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Exercise & PregnancyExercising while pregnant can not only be beneficial for the mother but also for baby as well as a promoting a safe and smooth delivery. The Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP) says that exercise throughout a pregnancy can/may...


  • Increase overall health and fitnes
  • Provide energy boost
  • Make it easier to cope with stress
  • Help improve posture, balance and coordination
  • Relieve back pain/tension
  • Prevent varicose veins, leg cramps and other pregnancy related complications
  • Keep your weight gain on track
  • Decrease length of recovery after birth
  • Decrease time in labour
     
If you've worked out before becoming pregnant, although you will have to alter your program you can continue to workout.  If you are new to working out and are pregnant, keep it simple and stay within a comfort zone.  Don't tax your body or put it in a situation it is not use.  Try walking, water activities.  It's not the time to reach new heights in your fitness goals! 13 Rules of Save Pregnancy Exercise

  1. Check with healthcare provider first
  2. Take in extra calories (300-500cal /day)
  3. Steer clear of dangerous sports (avoid contact sports or those that can compromise balance)
  4. Wear right clothes (including extra support bra, layer and wear breathable materials)
  5. Warm up
  6. Plenty of water
  7. Don't lie flat on back (after 4th month)
  8. Keep moving & don't hold breath (don't want to increase blood pressure too high)
  9. Don't over do it (know when to stop and any warning signs)
  10. Don't get over heated (should be able to carry on conversation through workout)
  11. Get up from floor slowly
  12. Cool down
  13. Make it a habit.
 Exercises to participate in
  1. Low impact aerobics
  2. Water sports/activities
  3. Walking, Stairs, Stationary cycling
  4. Resistance training (but not heavy lifting)
  5. Yoga & Pilates

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  • Sharon

  • Tara

  • Jen

  • Dalie

  • Johnny

  • Lisa

  • Lori

  • Irma

  • Kim

SharonCertifications
Fitness Yoga Teacher - Module One
Pranayama Workshop - The Magic of Breath


Yoga as a word means union – a coming together of the mind and the physical body. Once I started my personal yoga practice about 11 years ago, I soon discovered the health benefits. In the beginning I realized the healing and calming effect these poses were having on me and decided to continue my attention on Yoga.


With continued practice these poses increased my strength and flexibility. As I continued with Yoga, I realized I was feeling different, more relaxed and peaceful.


My interest in fitness started at a young age, participating in volleyball, basketball, gymnastics, swimming, skiing and track. With all of these activities, their physical benefits were countless and adding the yoga practice the advantages are becoming infinite. I look forward to sharing my practice with you and hope you find the benefits as exceptional as I do.

Tara Tara Imerson
Group Fitness Coordinator

Tara lives the life she teaches in fitness being involved in the fitness field daily for over 18 years in both private club formats and community recreational facilities, also working as a coordinator and program developer. She has certifications with the following nationally recognized organizations:

Can Fit Pro
Fitness Instructor Specialist / Personal Trainer


WaterArt International
Aquafit Instructor,
Water Personal Trainer,
Weight Management Consultant


Schwinn Cycling
indoor cycling coach


Fitness Anywhere
TRX Suspension Training System


Fitness Ontario Leadership Program
Ontario Fitness Council
CPR First Aid

Sheridan College Oakville ON - Illustration degree (major; technical)

With a participant oriented style, Tara challenges your personal limits and makes modifications to accommodate your specific needs. She enjoys other activities such as gardening, cooking, swimming, hiking and cross-country skiing. When not at the gym, she is to be found at her studio.  Tara is a professional artist painting watercolours and a member of the International Guild of Realism.

Jennifer CalbeckJennifer Calbeck

Certification
CEP (Certified Exercise Physiologist) as a member of CSEP (Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology)
1st Aid and CPR C

 

Education
BSc, Kinesiology, U of Waterloo

 

Experience
• 4 years at A.C.T.S
• 3 years volunteered at University Physiotherapy Clinic in Waterloo
• Worked with cancer recovery patients building programs and follow thorough
• Fire Fighter testing (VO2max & strength testing)
• Teaches Muscle Flex (TRX), & Bootcamp fitness classes at ACTS
• Participated in a Community run program (Weigh 2 Go) helping kids focus on physical activity and proper lifestyle habits.

 

Jen has always maintained a very active, physical lifestyle. She has been playing Fastball for almost 19 years now, in which time she played for her University team (3 years) and doubled as the Manager for the last.

She has also won 3 Intermediate Ladies Canadian Championships while playing out of Hamilton. When she's not involved in some form of "baseball" she enjoys running, baking/cooking, camping and relaxing with family and friends. Jen not only believes in physical fitness as a means to a healthy life but in obtaining and maintaining balanced healthy lifestyle choices as well.

Dalie ParentDalie Parent

Education
Everest College; Massage Therapy Diploma
Canadian Holistic Therapist Training School, Hot Stone Massage
Humber College Fitness Leadership


Certification
Can-Fit-Pro Personal Trainer
Can-Fit-Pro Fitness Instructor
Reebok Spin Instructor
Fitness Yoga Teacher Module One
Certified Hot Stone Therapy
Seated Massage Practitioner

Experience
ACTS Wellness Centre, Registered Massage Therapist, Hot Stone & Seated Massage
5 years ACTS Family Fitness
9 years Ski instructor & coach at Hockley Valley Resort
5 years Personal Trainer at Exclusively Women's Fitness Centre

Dalie's passion for fitness and wellness has lead her to a career as a Fitness Professional and Registered Massage Therapist. Dalie's education and knowledge of the body has enhanced her ability to do program design for the post rehab client. Dalie also likes spending time in the kitchen baking healthy delicious alternatives, constantly striving to learn and keep current in fitness and health. Dalie's newest addition to her fitness portfolio is her Yoga Teacher Training. Come and try a yoga class and let Dalie instructions lead you through the Yoga poses.

Johnny YeamanJohnny Yeaman

Education
Carleton University Bachelor of Commerce

 

Certifications 
CPR & Standard First Aid
Reebok Spin Instructor


Experience 
Johnny has been an avid mountain biker for over fifteen years. He has been teaching spinning for three years. Drawing from
his mountain biking and trail running experience, Johnny has developed a high intensity, active and challenging style of class.

Johnny's enjoyment of riding transfers to his teaching style. The class is organized to simulate the variety of speed, intensity and bicycle positioning found while actually riding. He also enjoys trail running, snowboarding and cross-country skiing.

Lisa NeedhamLisa Needham

Certifications 
Madd Dog Athletics Spinning Certification
Can-Fit-Pro Personal Trainer

Education 
Bachelor of Applied Science; Honours Applied Human Nutrition;
Master of Science
Master of Applied Human Nutrition Dietetic Internship, Univ. of Guelph
Registered Dietitian

Currently, Lisa works full time as a registered dietitian for Wellington-Dufferin-Guelph Public Health. Although her professional background is in the nutrition field, Lisa has always recognized physical activity to be the key counterpart in achieving a healthy lifestyle. Lisa enjoys working out at ACTS, in addition to many outdoor activities including mountain biking, trail running, road cycling and adventure racing. Lisa feels privileged to assist others in being active and has enjoyed both instructing spin classes and assisting with the ACTS trail running and half marathon clinics.
Lori EllisLori Ellis

Certifications 
YMCA Fitness Instructor Specialist
Keiser Cycling Instructor
Can-Fit-Pro Fitness Instructor Specialist
Pilates Mat Certification
CPR/ First Aid

Experience 
Step, Hi/Lo Aerobics, Muscle Strength/
Endurance, Stretch & Spinning group fitness classes
Keiser, Reebok & Schwinn bikes
Pilates

Lori has been teaching group fitness classes since 1996.  She works full time as a Business Analyst but her true love is group fitness and motivating others to lead a long, happy, healthy, stress free lifestyle!

Favourite quote: "If you can dream it you can do it" - Walt Disney
Irma Grande-Bergeret Irma Grande-Bergeret

Certifications 
Can-Fit-Pro Fitness Instructor Specialist
TKB certified
BTS (Body Training Systems) Certified
CPR/First Aid

Education 
BA, Science/Human Kinetics at U of Guelph

Experience 
Have been teaching since 1980, starting with running the fitness-health program at U of Guelph
Teaching at Canadian Women's Fitness Centres, Sports Clubs of Canada (now Bally's), & Elmwood Club

My personal best achievement in my life has been my new baby daughter, Brianna. I am a full-time Vocational Rehab specialist, which is a challenging job in that I deal with injured people, motivating them to exercise and heal. This is very different from teaching in a health club environment. Teaching is what I enjoy. It has kept me young for many, many years...go ahead, guess my age!
Kim HuntleyKim Huntley

Certification 
Fitness Ontario Leadership Program
Can Fit Pro Fitness Instructor Specialist
Cycle Reebok, Pilates Mat, CPR, First Aid

Education
Master of Library Science, U of T

Kim has worked in the fitness industry as a group fitness instructor for more than 25 years in the Caledon area. Kim has taught many different types of classes including cardio, muscle, step, cycle, core conditioning, resist-a-ball and Pilates to all levels of participants.

The industry has always been a part-time pursuit which she uses to effectively balance the demands of her full time job as a manager at the Toronto Public Library. Fitness is an extremely important part of Kim's life - she could not live without it! When not at the gym, Kim takes full advantage of the many outdoor opportunities the Caledon area has to offer.