WINTER 2015|16 › HEALTH AND WELLNESS
HEALTH AND WELLNESS WHEN YOU WORK AND PLAY HARD, YOU NEED TO MAKE THAT EXTRA TIME TO TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. FORTUNATELY, FERNIE IS A HEALTH AND WELLNESS SANCTUARY WITH AN ABUNDANCE OF PROFESSIONALS SET UP TO DO JUST THAT. RELAXING SPAS, REJUVENATING TREATMENTS, ONE-ON-ONE SESSIONS TO PREVENT OR TREAT INJURIES, CLASSES TO ENHANCE FITNESS, CROSS TRAIN, OR BUILD STRENGTH. WHILE PLANNING YOUR STAY IN OUR COMMUNITY, DON’T FORGET TO BALANCE THE SCHEDULE WITH SOME HEALTH AND WELLNESS.
VANESSA WILLIAMS SOAR CYCLE STUDIO
Years ago I used to spend most of my weekends and holidays in Fernie. In 2005 I made a commitment to my husband at the wonderful old Wood restaurant (on the ski hill). We had also made a commitment to make Fernie home. This was the experience we wanted for our children as they grew up. My involvement in health and wellness had begun during my 12 years as a massage practitioner. I understood even more how physical well-being can contribute to overall wellness. My first interaction with indoor cycling (aka Spin) came as a student, but I was hooked and after my first two children were born I began the process of certification so that I could teach. After a conversation with Marlene Vale, who was instrumental in the growth of the Castle Movement on 1st, a perfect space had materialized and I knew this was a great opportunity to bring an indoor cycling studio to Fernie. We have such an active community here and cycling is a huge component of that. The phenomenon of indoor cycling has grown rapidly in the last few years and is going stronger than ever. It has been extremely popular in large cities with thousands of boutique cycling studios showing up around the world, but is now beginning to filter down to smaller centres. The great thing about indoor cycling is that it is an effective, low-impact, high-energy workout, that is great for all fitness levels. No matter your experience.
SUBMITTED PHOTO The beauty of indoor cycling is it’s all about you! Whether you just want to drop-in for a class or are ready to make a change to your everyday fitness routine Fernie has a lot of options for you. Every day is a good day to ride and shine in this awesome community! Q. No Fernie winter is complete without… A. Getting stuck in your driveway! Q. My preferred way to explore Fernie is…
Q. The best part about the Fernie Community, in my opinion is… A. Similar minds, similar kinds and similar ways to unwind. Q. If I had to pick one way to spend an evening in Fernie, it would be… A. At ours, with good friends, family, food and a snowy bonfire. Love this family town!
A. My townie or a lender from another great Fernie folk.
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