Exceptional. I owe so much to Dara. When I first came I was very nervous about joining a gym, and a beginner to the point of nearly passing out in our first session because…a banana isn’t enough to fuel a giraffe? She was so kind that day, so I came back the next. Over time …
We are so honoured to be featured in the 2022 Business Resilience Awards from Impact Magazine! “Urban Athlete is a fitness studio in Calgary, offering classes, personal training, weight and cardio training, and bootcamp to members. The pandemic, although a challenging time for all, allowed businesses like Urban Athlete to pivot. The day after they …
I appreciated Cory’s positive and motivating approach to each session. He took the time to ensure I was doing the exercises properly while providing explanations for how this would support achieving my personal goals.
Wendy adapted and tailored her training program for me based on her assessment of my fitness and specific areas of weakness. She didn’t try to force me into a set program, instead she was very flexible, adjusting exercises week by week based on what she saw from me. I feel like I progressed alot both …
Having a commitment to a training schedule was so important. I was challenged far more than what I would require of myself if I was on my own. The variety of both free and machine weights, kettle bells, TRX and much more, made it fun, different, and challenging. However, the most important factor was knowing …
Professionalism, preparedness, in-depth knowledge, focus, excellent communication, great listening skills, punctuality, approachability. An overall first rate experience with Shannon. Shannon takes her role seriously and appears to be a great asset to Urban Athlete. Without reserve, I would recommend Shannon. – Gillian
It was a real pleasure to work with Wendy. My goal was to find a kettlebell instructor, and I found a gem! Wendy is extremely knowledgeable, with an amazing sense of humor, which made every session enjoyable and exciting. Wendy has a unique approach to training: she was very attentive to all my concerns and …
Last Saturday Shannon delivered yet another outstanding Cycle class, which reminded me what an excellent instructor she is. It should be noted that I wasn’t in the mood to attend the class, any class for that matter – being a lazy Saturday morning and all. But alas soon into the class she managed to motivate …
As we age, our joints and cartilage (the protective tissue surrounding our bones) begin to wear thin, and we may experience pain, stiffness, and a general decrease in mobility. But there are many things we can do to take care of our joints as we age to maintain our quality of life for as …
Mental well-being is a huge part of overall wellness. In a government post on mental health, experts brought up how being mentally healthy can increase your coping skills during difficult moments and improves your confidence. Mental wellness also allows you to successfully move past negative life events. All of these result in your ability to …
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