Live Your Best Life Magazine - May 2024

MONDAY, MAY 20TH

BRANDON KERSEY .......................... Publisher

SAMANTHA MORNEAU ...................... Editor

CONTRIBUTORS

SARAH JANE PHOTOGRAPHY ... Photographer

SAMANTHA MORNEAU ..................... Writer

FRAN BRACCIO ................................... Writer

Mallori McDonald ................................... Writer

On the cover:

Our Kersey Kickbox family with Mr. Kersey at the self-defense workshop

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our rockstar coaches Favourite active rest

Fran Punching Skaters

Samantha Pop Squats

Brandon Any Jumping Jack

Krista Push Ups

Darren Hockey Shuffles

Lauren Squat to Toe Touch

Amy Bag Presses

Angie Pulse Squats

Justina Wall Sits

Jill Anything Abs

Michelle Anything Bootie

Mallori

Jumping Lunges

Marshall Shoulder Taps

Marissa Sit Ups

Hey Kersey Kickboxers!

Want a cool pair of Kersey Kickbox Socks?

Leave us a Google review, show Fran or Samantha and receive a cool pair of socks!

Trainer of the Month

Coach Mallori

Tell us about yourself!

Hello fellow Kickboxers! I just wanted to introduce myself to the members that do not already know me. I’m Mallori, and I have been a part of the Kersey’s since I was only 14 years old! It’s going to be my 11th year this year. I began coaching 4 years after joining, when I was 18 years old and I have loved it, since the day I started.

When I was 14, I began to explore a variety of sports – baseball, hockey, figure skating, dancing, gymnastics – you name it, I probably tried it out. I never truly appreciated or enjoyed any of these athletic pursuits; however, everything changed when I discovered kickboxing. I immediately developed a deep love for the sport and became fascinated by the idea of using food to fuel my endurance and performance. Soon enough, sports nutrition consumed me. I spent my downtime watching YouTube videos and browsing

PubMed for anything I could find on nutrition. I sought out books at libraries and flipped through them looking for answers about how I could best fuel my body for optimal performance. The whole concept was so fascinating to me.

Although I still hold the passion I did when I was young for sports nutrition, my experiences have led me

Although I still hold the passion I did when I was young for sports nutrition, my experiences have led me to believe that I would like to work in the field of Clinical Dietetics as a Registered Dietitian. I intend to pursue a career within in-patient facilities, where I hope to offer continual support for pediatric patients and/ or infants in the Neonatal Intensive

Care unit. I have a deep passion for providing care to infants. I’ve always been interested in the medical field, and during my undergraduate studies, I discovered that I was particularly passionate for neonatal medicine. I want to provide babies with the best nutrition, to help them grow, thrive, and defy all odds.

Photo (Above): Mirandi, Zoe and Mallori.

Raw Vegetable Beetroot Salad Recipe

By Mallori McDonald

Hello spring! This salad is perfect for a warm spring day. It’s filled with local vegetables and herbs. I love finding new ways to incorporate different vegetables into my diet.

Beets are delicious and so easy to add into your diet. They are filled with vitamins and minerals, they contain anti-inflammatory properties, and can also help with stamina during exercise.

Ingredients:

Salad:

• 1 large fresh beet (peeled)

• 1/2 head red cabbage

• 1/2 large cucumber

• Handful fresh parsley

• 1/2 cup broccoli sprouts

Dressing:

• 1/4 cup apple cider vinegar

• 1/3 cup olive oil

• 1/2 tsp onion powder

• 1/4 tsp fresh or dried dill

• 2 cloves of garlic

• 1/4 tsp salt

Add all ingredients into a food processor (or you can shred them with a cheese grater), then add the dressing.

Mix and enjoy!

Special Events Team Building

Are you looking for a way to help your team level up?

Are you looking for a way to help your team level up? Bring them together to boost camarderie? Have fun learning a new skill? Improve strength, endurance, agility, coordination?

Bring them in for team training at Kersey Kickbox Fitness Club!

You’ll get a one hour private session with a trainer who will tailor the workout to your team’s needs, to help them become stronger physically and mentally to crush it when game time comes.

We’ve had soccer, volleyball, hockey and broom ball teams!

Are you a part of a team that has nothing to do with sports? A killer accounting team, a fantastic nursing crew? We are also booking special team building events as well that double as a workout and a team builder - with no awkward ice breakers!

For more information, contact us at 519-979-4001 or infocardiokickbox@gmail.com.

Coming in May Fascial Stretch Seminar on May 25th

Meet Jeffrey Beech

Jeffrey graduated from the University of Windsor and became a registered kinesiologist following graduation. As a licensed health professional, Jeffrey has gained valuable experience working with clients across various age groups and fitness levels in rehabilitation clinics and fitness facilities.

Committed to continuous growth, he has pursued further certifications in concussion management, orthopaedic bracing, and FST (Fascia Stretch Therapy), enhancing the quality of care for clients. Jeffrey is currently pursuing his diploma in osteopathic manual practice to become a manual osteopathic practitioner.

Beyond his professional pursuits, Jeffrey finds joy in outdoor activities and actively engages in community service. Driven by a passion for holistic well-being and community

impact, Jeff combines expertise with a genuine commitment to improving lives through personalized and comprehensive kinesiology services.

Join Jeffrey at Kersey Kickbox Fitness Club on Saturday, May 25th at 11:45 am for a free workshop. Jeffrey will explain the benefits and types of stretching and FST, provide group mobility assessment and review the top three stretches to do at home. Click here to reserve your spot!

April’s Events

Self-Defence Seminar

On Saturday, April 27, Mr. Kersey of Mr. Kersey’s Karate Schools treated our Kersey Kickbox community to a spectacular self-defense workshop. We would like to thank Mr. Kersey for sharing his knowledge with our members.

Check out our Upcoming Events page so you don’t miss our next incredible workshop!

Happy 74th Birthday Vicki!

Vicki taught fitness for 25 years and has been a part of the Kersey Kickbox Fitness Club family for 20 years.

We would like to wish Vicki the most wonderful birthday!

Happy Birthday!

May Birthdays

Rachelle Patterson May 1st

Chris Malmberg May 1st

Brianne Cabanayan May 2nd

Adriana Somarriba May 2nd

Shayla Ling May 4th

Vicki Granger May 5th

Madeline Zuze May 6th

Trishauna Linton May 6th

Sarah Mickle May 11th

Cassandra Messina May 15th

Natalia Jones May 15th

Samantha Smith May 15th

Rob Chittim May 16th

June Birthdays

Carl Durand June 3rd

Denise Ellwood June 8th

Hannah Moltrassie

Ryan Sinasac

Brandi Carter

Michelle Moussa

Danielle Sharron

Colleen O’Hearn

June 8th

June 8th

June 9th

June 11th

June 12th

June 13th

Charlene Fox June 14th

Reh Elhage June 15th

Marge Guanio June 15th

Rose Marie Vajko June 17th

Ciarra Anger June 19th

Tea Dugdale May 17th

Heidi Yaacoub May 18th

Paris Denomme May 18th

Ahmad Shawky

May 19th

Kayla Raniwsky May 22nd

Katie Corbett May 24th

Madison Gray May 25th

Justina Jones May 26th

Melanie Philp May 28th

Bevin Du May 28th

Karina Slobozanu May 29th

Tatjana Behringer May 31st

Carmela Catizzone

Michelle Nevett

Zainab Hussen

June 19th

June 20th

June 20th

Aiden Yousif June 21st

Ashley Frame

Scott Fraser

Jayde Dupuis

Carlie Coutts

Melissa Silvestri

Stacie Amyot

Jenny Mu

Michelle Papineau

June 23rd

June 24th

June 25th

June 28th

June 28th

June 29th

June 30th

June 30th

May 2024

Upcoming Events...

Free Community Punch Party Workout

Saturday, May 11th at 11:45 am

A great way to experience a Kersey Kickbox “Punch” Party Workout! We promise you’ll burn some major calories, get strong and make some new friends along the way. You’ll kick and punch your way into the best shape ever while being part of something pretty cool. Get the results and lifestyle you deserve. We provide boxing gloves, great music, amazing trainer and a AWESOME workout!

Closed

Monday, May 20th

The club will be closed Monday, May 20th for Victoria Day. Classes will resume on Tuesday, May 21st.

Fascial Stretching Workshop

Saturday, May 25th at 11:45 am

Join Jeffrey Beech at Kersey Kickbox Fitness Club on Saturday, May 25th at 11:45 am for a free workshop. Jeffrey will explain the benefits and types of stretching and FST, provide group mobility assessment and review the top three stretches to do at home. Reserve your spot now!

Nominate Kersey Kickbox

Deadline Sunday, May 26th at 11:59 pm

Please take a moment and nominate us as your favourite gym! Your support is always appreciated. Click here and search “Kersey Kickbox Fitness Club” to vote.

Class Schedule May 2024

9:15 AM

10:30 AM

12:OOPM

KICKBOX 8X KRISTA

CARDIO BLAST FRAN

BAG 7XWEIGHTS BRANDON

CARDIOCIRCUIT KRISTA

4:00 PM

5:15 PM

KICKBOX 8X BRANDON

KICKBOX 8X BRANDON

KICKBOX 8X AMY

6:30 PM

CARDIO BAG KRISTA

KICKBOX 8X KRISTA

BAG 7XWEIGHTS MALLORI

KICKBOX 8X BRANDON

BAG -CIRCUIT FRAN

CARDIOCIRCUIT KRISTA

KICKBOX 7XCIRCUIT AMY

KICKBOX 8X MICHELLE

KICKBOX 8X MARSHALL

KICKBOX 8X JILL

BAG-CIRCUIT ANGIE

KICKBOX 8X FRAN

KICKBOX 8X LAUREN

KICKBOX 7XCIRCUIT LAUREN

KICKBOX 8X MICHELLE

BAG -CIRCUIT INSTRUCTORS ROTATED

7:45 PM

BAG 7XWEIGHTS FRAN

KICKBOX 8X JUSTINA

KICKBOX 8X JUSTINA

KICKBOX 8X DARREN