De Novo Fitness

01/06/2024

The time has come to shut er down as I prep to move and continue my education down under at the end of the month 🇦🇺

Gym equipment clear out sale tomorrow (Saturday) 12-4pm and Sunday 10am-1pm.

The perfect time to snag some equipment to fully commit to those new year resolutions! ✨

See you there.
#107 5303 50ave Lloydminster, SK

12/18/2023

💥MASSIVE PRICE DROP 💥

Get it while you still can!! This personal training business is fully set up with clientele waiting for you to bring them into the new year. Perfect time to snag this opportunity and give yourself the gift of a thriving business this Christmas! It’s just waiting for its new owner. 🤗 Check put the MLS listing for more details and contact info.

107, 5303 50 Avenue, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan S9V0P9

12/11/2023

Skinfolds definitely aren’t for the faint of heart. I mean, who wants another person grabbing your fat and measuring it? 😬

We don’t do these often, but when we do, boy those numbers don’t lie.

For this client, she had been in the fitness world on and off for years, had lost weight before, gained some back, and wanted to find a healthy, sustainable, and manageable way to drop some lbs and lean out. 💪🏻

We’re all about helping find that balance ⚖️

Over the course of a year we worked together to implement a plan that worked for her, and took a few measurements. 📏

She didn’t just lose weight; she lost fat mass and gained strength while at it 🤗 Oh and also gained a whole lotta confidence and a glow 🌞

There were definitely some weeks that made it challenging between work and family obligations, but she was dedicated to the cause, and continued with her gym and at home programs consistently to get here.

Now we’re just looking at maintaining now that she’s at her goal weight.

Congrats girl, you deserve it all ❤️ So proud of your hard work.

(Client not shown here)

➡️Swipe for the results

12/05/2023

✨Business for Sale✨

Check out MLS for more information.

Share this with anyone you know who might be interested in taking over an existing personal training studio! 🤗

11/06/2023

Why do you exercise? 🤔

Is it to feel strong? Powerful? Confident? 💪🏻

Is it to stay healthy and prevent future disease? To be there for your family for years to come? To keep up with your kids? 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

There are so many reasons to be active. 💭

Our client here at De Novo has been working out with us consistently since the end of January this year, and had the goal to get off some of her medications (specifically her blood pressure one).

She’s well on her way to getting there! In January, her BP was 150/90, and most recently, she hit 112/77!

Now THAT is something that will keep her risk of additional chronic disease lower in the future, and soon she will be able to ease off her medication (with her Dr.’s assistance).

This is just one huge benefit she is noticing among many others. 🤗

Change doesn’t happen overnight, you have to stick with it. But believe us, a year from now, you’ll be happy you did 😄

What’s holding you back?

(Client not pictured here)

11/03/2023

See previous post for more info!

107, 5303 50 Avenue, Lloydminster, Saskatchewan S9V0P9

10/23/2023

“I no longer have low back pain when I’m carrying around my backpack with textbooks in it” 🎒

Why do YOU workout? 🤔

If you don’t have a reason other than “I probably should,” that’s not going to cut it. When life gets busy and it feels hard to keep up with, the one thing that will always bring you back is your ‘WHY.’

WHY are you working out❓

For this client, there was many reasons to get active, but one thing she said at the beginning was she wants to be able to hike without low back pain. Every time she would carry a backpack hiking (even a light one), she would get some low back pain and it made her less likely to do the thing she wanted to.

⏩ Fast forward about 5 months, we were talking about changes she’s noticed, and she brought up that she can now carry her backpack (full of textbooks) around campus without hurting.

That’s attributed to the core/ trunk work we’ve been doing consistently for 5 months now.

I have no doubt that when hiking season starts back up next year, she’ll be climbing those mountains like crazy 🏔️

It’s never easy, it’s not a quick process, but once you establish your reasons and your goals, there’s always something to look forward to ☺️

So proud of this one 💪🏻

10/13/2023

Let’s talk availability!

We’ve been having a lot of change up lately, so here’s an updated version of our available session times:

💥6:30am M/T/Th/F
💥11am M/Th
💥1pm M/Th
💥5pm T/Th (this one never lasts long!!)
💥 7pm T

Message or call 639-739-2539 for more info or to secure your spot for next week!

Happy weekend everyone 🎉

10/11/2023

As most of you know, today is Baylee’s last day here at De Novo.

Her dedication to the team, bubbly personality, and willingness to step up when needed are qualities you don’t come by often. 💪🏻

Thanks for all your help over the past few months!

Help me congratulate Baylee on her new adventure as she heads out to the U.S. to complete her chiropractic degree! 🎉

Wishing you all the best! 😊

10/05/2023

Updated availability moving into October:
7am M-F
8am M/W/Th
1pm M/ Th
4pm M/W
5pm Tu/Th

Times are constantly changing. Message us today to secure your preferred time slot!

10/05/2023

Beginner series: How to perform a proper RDL (Romanian Deadlift)

1️⃣ Before you begin the movement, pull your shoulders back, engage your lats (arms tucked at sides) and ensure you have a neutral spine.

2️⃣ The RDL is a simple hip hinge. This means the first movement is your hips travel back ➡️
Push your hips back as far as you can. Picture a rope pulling you backwards at the hips.

A common mistake is making your initial movement a bend at the hips and dropping the chest instead of pushing the hips back.

3️⃣ Always keep the weight close to you. It should be brushing your legs the whole time.

4️⃣ Don’t go all the way to the floor. You should NOT feel this movement in your low back. If you do, you’re going to far.

Take a look in the mirror with no weight, and see how far your hips can push back before they stop traveling. After this point, the full lift will be through your lower back. For most people the stopping point is just below the knees- mid shin, but varies based on body type, so it’s good to check before you throw on a lot of weight.

5️⃣ Push back up from the bottom of your lift, engaging your glutes the whole way up (not just at the top).

A common mistake is overextending, squeezing the glutes only at the top. This puts more unnecessary pressure through your low back as well.

Lastly, Try to keep a soft knee and tension on the hamstrings throughout the movement.

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10/02/2023

🏋🏼‍♀️ Join the De Novo Fitness fam and have fun while learning the basics!

In our private training space we now have prime time slots available Mon/Tues/Thurs at 5pm!

You can come 1,2, or 3 days a week, depending on your goals. 📝

Come in for your free consult this week and start as early as next week!

At De Novo Fitness, we offer:

💥Fully customized workout plans built to meet your goals

💥Personal cheerleader encouraging you every step of the way

💥Evidence based programming backed by years of education and experience in exercise prescription (Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology, Certified Personal Trainer, Registered Kinesiologist)

💥Fitness assessment and reassessments to build the best possible plan for you and track progress.

💥Experience in the rehab field to help with correcting pains

💥Form correction based on the body’s natural anatomy

💥Non- judgemental

💥Private space to help you feel more comfortable when starting out

💥Here to help you gain knowledge and confidence so that you can do it all on your own

There’s no perfect time, you just have to start. What are you waiting for?

Send us a message to get started today!

639-739-2539