Live Your Best Life Magazine - December 2023

ISSUE 10 KERSEY KICKBOX FITNESS CLUB

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DECEMBER 2023

KICKBOX | HEALTH | NUTRITION | LIFESTYLE

2 Class Trial

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Ages 3-5 years 519-979-6219 Ages 6-12 years

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BRANDON KERSEY .......................... Publisher SAMANTHA MORNEAU ...................... Editor

CONTRIBUTORS

SARAH JANE PHOTOGRAPHY ... Photographer SAMANTHA MORNEAU ....................... Writer FRAN BRACCIO ...................................... Writer BRANDON KERSEY ........................... Writer KRISTA KERSEY ................................... Writer

On the cover: Lauren Renaud

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CONTENTS

Instructor’s Editorial 6 How to: Rear Round Kick Written by Samantha Morneau Instructor’s Editorial 8 Holiday Apple Loaf Written by Fran Braccio Instructor’s Editorial 10 Our Coaches’ Favourite Winter 6 Activities How to: Photos by Sarah Jane Rear Round Photography Kick

Instructor’s Editorial 14 Two Decades of Fitness, Family, and Community Written by Brandon & Krista Kersey Testimonials 16 Kersey Kickbox Reviews

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Past Events 20 Get Ready For Spirit Week!

Written by Samantha Morneau

Holiday Apple Loaf

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Member Birthdays 22 Wishing Our Members the Happiest of Birthdays Upcoming Events

Two De24 Mark Your Calendar! cades of Fitness, Club Schedule Family and 26 December 2023 Community

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Instructor’s Editorial

Coach Samantha

will assist you in developing Step Three (Fig. 5): your rear round kick: Next, retract your kick back into the chamber (fig. 5).

Step One (Fig. 1 & 2): The reason for bringing As with our other techyour kick back into the niques, begin in your chamber is to maintain balguarding stance - hands up ance and control over your protecting your face (fig. 1). technique.

Because the power round kick comes from the rear Step Four (Fig. 6): How to: Rear leg, we need to pivot out To complete the technique, lead foot - toes pointing you want to place your Round Kick away from our target (fig. foot back into its original 2). position in your guarding We tackled speed in Nostance, in the rear (fig. 6). vember, let’s now turn to Step Two (Fig. 3): power. The lead leg was Next, we are shifting our The most important thing speed, which means our weight to our lead leg, while to remember, with any rear round is for power. raising our rear leg into a technique, is that form is chamber. As your leg goes the most important aspect As always, a quick review: into its chamber, the rear more important than speed Why does technique matleg should be “in front.” and power. ter? Clean technique ensures safety; improper posi- The chamber itself consists tioning can be damaging as of a bent leg with your knee Once you have the techis pointing at your target, nique, then we will add the it can led to hurt joints or power. pulled muscles. Technique and your foot is near your butt. Also, make sure that is also the foundation for your toes are pointed (fig.

Practice the round kick at speed and power. In order home or even on the bag to have a strong and quick 3). before your next class. If kick, you must also have Step Three (Fig. 4): you ever want to go over great technique.

From your chamber, extend the power round kick or your leg toward the bag. any other technique, ask For every kick, there are Your shin or top of your any coach in the club. four basic steps: chamber, foot will make contact with extend, chamber, down. the side of the bag (fig. 4).

The following breakdown

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Click below for a video demonstration

Fig. 1: Guarding Stance

Fig. 2: Pivot

Fig. 3: Chamber

Start in guarding stance.

Pivot the lead leg, so your toes point away from the bag.

Chamber your leg - knee bent & pointed to the target, toes pointed and heel close to your butt.

Fig. 4: Extend

Fig. 5: Re-Chamber

Fig. 6: Place Foot

Extend your leg, so that the Retract your kick back into the top of your foot or your shin chamber. makes contact with the side of the bag.

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Place your foot back into its original position of your guarding stance.

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Instructor’s Editorial

Coach Fran

of guilt free desserts

⁣ hat you’ll need: W ⁣ For Filling: • 1 1/2 cup peeled diced apples⁣ • 1/2 cup coconut sugar⁣ • 1/2 cup water⁣ • 1 tbsp lemon juice⁣ Holiday Apple • 1/2 tsp ground cinnaLoaf mon⁣ • 1 dash pink salt⁣ This is hands down my • 1 1/2 tbsp cornstarch favourite diary free desmixed with 1 1/2 tbsp sert to make! ⁣ of water to make it ⁣ slurry ⁣ Since I found this recipe, it’s become my go to and ⁣ one of my families favou- For Batter: rite recipes that I bring to • 1 1/2 cup all purpose flour ⁣ holiday get togethers!

• 1 1/2 tsp baking pow⁣ der⁣ Y’all know how I am with • 1 tsp ground cinnamon⁣ my sweet tooth and I’ve • 1/2 tsp pink salt⁣ made it a goal to find • 1/4 tsp nutmeg⁣ healthier swaps made • 1/2 cup maple syrup⁣ with better ingredients to satisfy my sweet tooth! • 1/2 cup melted coconut oil ⁣ This is a great clean treat recipe to add to your list • 2 large eggs⁣ • 1/4 cup coconut milk ⁣

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• 2 tsp pure vanilla extract⁣ ⁣ ooking steps are in the C photo! ⁣ Go give it a try, snap a pic, tag our gym and let me know how it turns out! ⁣ I’m a pumpkin lover through and through for my fave fall/winter dessert but this apple bread is a close second! ⁣

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our rockstar coaches

Favourite winter activity?

other than kickboxing, of course!

Brandon and Krista Snowboarding & Christmas parties

Fran Watching Christmas movies & themed cocktails at Maiden Lane

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Samantha Ice Skating

Darren Hockey, hockey and more hockey!

Mallori Snowboarding

Lauren Visiting holiday markets

Amy Sledding down Malden Hill!

(And struggling to climb it!)

Brandon B. Building igloos

Angie Black Friday shopping

Justina Driving around to look at Christmas lights & Jackson Park

Jill Hockey, skiing and appetizers!

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Michelle Getting Starbucks & going shopping

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Instructor’s Editorial

Coach Brandon & Krista Brandon and Krista.

tinually improved their kickbox classes, staying The journey began in ahead of fitness trends 2003 when Krista, into ensure their members spired by the birth of experience the most their first child, Tia, effective and enjoyable decided to bring her workouts. passion for fitness kick- For the past nine years, Kersey Kickbox box classes to the com- Kersey Kickbox Fitness munity. Little did they Club has called the ForFitness Club: know that their endeav- est Glade Plaza home, Two Decades of or would evolve into a becoming a familiar and thriving fitness hub that welcoming space for Fitness, Family, and Community has impacted countless fitness enthusiasts across lives over the years. the region. The club’s success is not only atIn the heart of Windsor Brandon and Krista tributed to the quality of Essex, there’s a place that has been delivering have always been com- its classes but also to the knockout fitness classes mitted to delivering the dedicated staff that has best results for their been an integral part of and building a strong community for the past members. From day one, the Kersey family. they set out to create two decades—Kersey more than just a fitness As the founders express Kickbox Fitness Club. club; they aimed to fos- their gratitude to the As they proudly celebrate their 20th anniver- ter a sense of belonging Windsor Essex community, they acknowledge sary, it’s not just a mile- and support for everystone for the club but a one who walked through the role of their supporttheir doors. Through ive staff members who testament to the dedithe years, they’ve conhave contributed to the cation of its founders, 14

club’s success. It’s the combined efforts of passionate instructors, friendly front-desk staff, and behind-the-scenes heroes that have created an environment where members feel motivated and encouraged on their fitness journeys.

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20 years; they’re planning for many more.

The commitment to providing top-notch fitness experiences and fostering a strong sense of community remains unwavering. As they raise a toast to the past two decades, the Kersey Kickbox Fitness Club is gearing up for an exciting future filled with more fitness achievements, memo-

rable moments, and a continued commitment to the well-being of their members.

So here’s to Kersey Kickbox Fitness Club—20 years strong, and countless more to come!

-Brandon & Krista Kersey

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Previous Events

Holiday Spirit Weeks Every December, Kersey Kickbox celebrates the holidays with a kickin’ Holiday Spirit Week, and every Decemeber our Kersey Kickbox Fam shows off just how much holiday spirit they have!

This year is no different! From Monday, December 18th through Saturday, December 23rd break out your elf hats, flannel shirts and crazy socks as we celebrate the holidays.

Check out what our team did for our previous Spirit Weeks!

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Happy Birthday!

December Birthdays Sara Harper Scott Fleming Shelly Pittman Maria Geremia Tina Tolton Rajwinder Bhullar Suzie Eren Emily Zakoor Kyle Jubenville Eiffey Adou Kristina Stojkovski Monique Gignac Cristina Lecce

Dec. 1st Dec. 2nd Dec. 2nd Dec. 3rd Dec. 7th Dec. 8th Dec. 9th Dec. 9th Dec. 11th Dec. 12th Dec. 12th Dec. 15th Dec. 19th

Denise Masse Ashlee Hui Sabrina Latiff Steve Erwin Melissa Vincent Tala Ghosn Aly Mosher Samantha Morneau Adrian Dionisio Amanda Hutchinson

Dec. 24th Dec. 25th Dec. 26th Dec. 27st Dec. 28th Dec. 28th Dec. 29th Dec. 29th Dec. 30th Dec. 31st

Geoff Gosselin Geoffery Lodu Chantelle Gouin Max Naccarato Kristi Koutros Kelly Andruko Yhzavel Metrillo Anna Stojkovski Sara Santarossa Allison Benson Maddi Chemello Riley Fisher Kaleod Drouillard

Jan. 1st Jan. 1st Jan. 5th Jan. 5th Jan. 7th Jan. 7th Jan. 9th Jan. 9th Jan. 12th Jan. 15th Jan. 19th Jan. 19th Jan. 21st

Amanda Higgins Mona Nassereddine Janine Weber Marina Tsagaris Rita Zoura Brandon Besant

Jan. 22nd Jan. 23rd Jan. 24th Jan. 25th Jan. 26th Jan. 30th

January Birthdays

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December 2023 Upcoming Events...

Open House

Saturday, December 16th

From 9 am until 1 pm, Kersey Kickbox will be hosting an Open House with Christmas treats and mimosas. Be sure to stop in and say “hi!”

Winter Spirit & Games Week

Monday, December 18th - Saturday, December 23rd Break out that winter spirit and join us all week for a winter wonderland of theme days! From Grinchmas to plaid, crazy socks to ugly sweaters, no one has more spirit that our Kersey Kickbox family! See page 20 for more information.

Closed

Sunday, December 24th - Tuesday, December 26th

The club will be closer for the Christmas holidays. Classes will resume on Wednesday, December 27th.

Sunday, December 31st - Monday, January 1st

The club will be closer for New Years Eve and Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 2nd.

Cancelled Classes

Wednesday, December 27th - No 4 pm Class Thursday, December 28th - No 7:45 pm Class All other classes remain the same.

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