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May 08
Get Fit In The City – 6 Part Running Series
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GF- Learn to Run 1

Happy Wednesday!

My 6 part running series is complete. Watch the following 5 episodes as I prepare to run a 5K race, and in the 6th and final episode see me on race day – will I accomplish my goal?

In episode 1: I meet with a running coach!

WATCH IT HERE

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GF- Run 2In episode 2: I visit The Running Room & learn how to pick the best running shoes.

WATCH IT HERE

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Get Fit- Run Part 3

In episode 3: I meet with mental coach Susan, from Elite High Performance Coaching!

WATCH IT HERE

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In episode 4: I meet with the author of “Undiet” to get nutrition tips!

WATCH IT HERE

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GF _ Learn to Run 5

In episode 5: I join BCBD’s own Lisa & practices yoga specifically for runners.

WATCH IT HERE

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In episode 6: Its Race Day! Will I accomplish my goal?

WATCH IT HERE

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Apr 30
MIM: BCBD In Review

MIM: BCBD In Review

Happy last week of classes BCBD ladies! Just wanted to send a big thank you for everyone committing to this past session and bringing so much positive energy to each class.

Have you checked out my new endeavour with Equinox yet? Be sure to take up this amazing offer and experience the gym during this limited time free guest list opportunity. Their signature program Stacked! that I’m teaching will blow you away! READ HERE

Each week I send out these MIMs with little nutritional, wellness and fitness challenges but with everyone’s hectic schedules, sometimes they are overlooked. Here’s a reminder of what these past eight weeks have been about. Perhaps just pick one to try at your own leisure? You can do it!

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Did You…

Set a Nutritional Goal? 
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This challenge aimed for everyone to achieve success with a food goal and what steps you need to achieve it. Perhaps not drinking your calories, trying a new food each week or shopping only the perimeters of the store is a good kick-off for this challenge. 
Plus! Fun food busting myths!

Try Meditating? 
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Are you ready to quiet the mind? Here are some easy steps to try meditating for all you beginners. Did you know that meditating can lower your blood pressure, improve circulation, lower anxiety and even reduce chronic pain? Try it today!

Give Affirmations a Go? 
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If you have yet to embrace positivity in 2013 yet, this MIM is for you. How you feel, how you react and how you set your limits is all up to you. Happiness is a choice and you need to take positive steps for a positive change. Affirmations can be anything you want. Read this to find out how to start.

Create Your Own Food Rules? 
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Here’s a cheat sheet of personal slogans to help you make better nutritional decisions – such as “if it came from a plant, eat it; if it was made in a plant, don’t.”

Write a Vision Statement? 
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A vision statement is a vivid idealized description of a desired outcome that inspires, energizes and helps you create mental pictures of your target. Are you ready to make that happen?

Manage Your Stress? 
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Trying to cope with stress sometimes seems hopeless and futile but taking charge of your thoughts, emotions and environment is a powerful idea. Here are some easy ways to de-stress in a moment of distress and get a better handle on yourself.

Sleep Smarter? 
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This is a good ones girls! Lack of sleep can create some serious problems such as depression and high blood pressure. Problem is, most of us aren’t sleeping properly and setting ourselves up for a restless night. Read here to increase the quality of your sleep with some simple techniques.

Happy reading girls!

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Call to Action! 
Any suggestions for future MIMs? What would you like to see? Any burning health questions? Please feel free to speak up here!

Apr 28
Extra, Extra, Read All About It…
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Exercise with Eva at Equinox

It is with great pleasure that I announce my latest endeavour: joining the group fitness team at Equinox- as this luxury fitness brand opens its first location in Canada this Monday April 29th.

Voted “Best Gym In America” by Fitness Magazine, Equinox isn’t just a fitness club, it’s a temple of well-being. With innovative group fitness classes, luxurious spas, exclusive boutiques and nourishing cafes – this club delivers a first class health and fitness experience in some of the world’s most sought-after destinations, the latest being Bay street, Toronto’s sophisticated business district.

What’s my role?

I will be teaching some of their signature programs as well as my unique brand of BCBD classes. I am delighted to be joining this very prestigious company.

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And You’re Invited…

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To showcase this exciting new facility, Equinox is extending guest list access to my classes over the next few weeks to non-gym members. That’s you!!!

Please RSVP to eva@evaredpath.com and when you arrive say you are on:

Eva Redpath’s “__________” class Guest List.

Join me this Monday April 29th at 5:15pm as I teach the first official group fitness class in the new location!

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quoteLocation
Equinox 
199 Bay Street 
Commerce Court West Path Level

Mondays 
1:05-1:50pm (BCBD) Body Conditioning by Dancers 
5:15-6:00pm Stacked!

Wednesdays 
1:05-1:50pm Stacked! 
6:35-7:30pm (BCBD) Body Conditioning by Dancers

Stacked! An Equinox Signature class: Transform your body with 6 targeted movement complexes executed for 30 seconds each. Combine 2 Stacks with an active mobility warm up and a recovery stretch and your workout is DONE.

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Equinox embodies quality, movement and energy. This club will exceed your expectations, raising the bar for exclusivity and excellence in exercise.

Join me for a class, a tour, and maybe even a lunch date. 
Eva

Apr 23
MIM: Sleep Smarter! Are you getting enough rest?

Hello lovely ladies and blog readers! How is everyone feeling this week? Have you signed up for the next BCBD session? Passed it on to your friends? I hope so!

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This week I wanted to chat about the importance of sleep and how to sleep SMARTER!

How much sleep you need is a debated topic and often varies slightly from person to person. But generally, most healthy adults need between 7.5 and 9 hours of sleep per night to function at their best.

If you think you can train your body to not require as much rest, you are mistaken my friend. Sleep is so important to regenerate your body and brain. After period of extended wakefulness neurons begin to malfunction and your organs and muscles need sleep to repair. In the short term, lack of sleep creates obviously fatigue and slower reaction times but it also increases stress. Long term, it can even risk more serious problems such as depression and high blood pressure. Not good!

Problem is that most of us don’t get enough sleep and aren’t sleeping properly.

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Increase Your Quality of Sleep!

Here are some great sleep techniques to try to get a better, more restful sleep so you can increase the quality of your sleep.

● Reduce Screen Time 
Stop checking your email or watching TV just before bedtime. The flickering monitor actually stimulates your brain and the exposure to light creates a false alertness.

● Exercise in the Afternoon 
We know that exercise helps you rest better but did you know that people who exercise in the morning or afternoon has more benefits for slumber. Vigorous exercise leading up to bedtime can have reverse effects.

● Get to Bed Earlier 
Try going to bed 10 minutes earlier each night until you wake up on your own in the morning without the alarm. By doing this, you will be able to determine how much sleep you really need to be getting.

● Darker is Better 
Keep the room as dark as possible because exposure to light can disrupt your body’s internal cycle.

● Have a Snack 
Eating a high-protein snack hours before bed can provide the L-tryptophan needed for your melatonin and serotonin production. Also eating a small piece of fruit can help the tryptophan cross your blood-brain barrier.

Happy snoozing girls! And let’s give it our all in this final weeks of our latest session!

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Call to Action! 
How do you sleep better? Any tips or tricks for getting more zzzz’s? Please share below!