Make A Move

05/30/2026

Join the Nourished workshop on June 15 in Port Perry for practical, straightforward nutrition guidance designed to help you feel healthier, more confident, and less overwhelmed by conflicting advice.

05/20/2026

🌞The Summer class schedule has been launched! See Summer class pass options on the online booking page: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/b463228f
AND *NEW Summer personal/partner/small group training packages if you want to continue workouts that are fit to YOUR Summer schedule!🌞

05/04/2026

I want to hear from you! I have made many changes over the years of running classes and personal training, but I am always looking to make your experience in Make A Move better, new & improved! Please click the link below to fill out the quick feedback form, whether you have participated in classes, training, or have been watching from the outside & waiting for a certain type of class!

I want to hear ALL feedback, suggestions, wants & needs from YOU!

I am a one woman show here, but I strive to try my best to meet the needs of as many people as I can. With Summer & Fall classes coming up this year, I want to hear if you are in need of a certain type of class, a preferred time, new equipment, or other ideas in general (workshops, or other offerings)! Fill out the quick feedback form to let Jess know any suggestions for classes or training, or general feedback:

Thank you for supporting my business through training and/or classes in the past year(s). I appreciate all honest feedback, constructive criticism, and suggestions in order to continue to better my programs and business. Thank you! All answers below are anonymous.

04/23/2026

A late post - but THANK YOU to everyone who came out to the Strong For Life workshop last month! We were so happy to see so many women who care to learn more about their health & body as they age. We laughed, we learned and we hopefully encouraged you to move a little more and reframed how you think about strength & longevity! Thanks again to Elevate Women's Health Centre - Dr. Shawna Dingman for this awesome collaboration!😄💪

04/02/2026

SPRING Small group "Step & Strength" classes start back up next week & all the way into June! Spots still available in Wednesday classes and some Fridays :)

Improve cardio, bone density, strength & coordination all to great music!

See the booking page where you can purchase passes and book classes: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/b463228f

03/30/2026

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You’re never too old to start building muscle.

Muscle acts as a metabolic reservoir, storing and utilizing glucose efficiently, preventing insulin resistance, and protecting against chronic disease. The study found that muscle mass—not BMI—was the strongest predictor of survival, independent of fat mass, cardiovascular risk factors, and metabolic markers.

I used to think lifting weights was just for bodybuilders—I didn’t love the gym and thought cardio was enough. But when I learned that strength training activates longevity pathways like mTOR and AMPK, protects mitochondria, and triggers the release of myokines—hormone-like compounds that reduce inflammation and enhance brain function—I realized it wasn’t just about looking fit. It was about living longer, stronger, and healthier!

You don’t need a gym or fancy equipment. Strength training—whether it’s bodyweight exercises, resistance bands, or lifting weights—builds muscle, protects your metabolic health, and safeguards your future.

At the end of the day, it’s not just about living longer it’s about living better.

DOI: 10.1016/j.amjmed.2014.02.007

03/17/2026

This Thursday!!😊🎉💪🏻

03/13/2026

Current Class Schedule! 😄💪
Book Classes here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule/b463228f

03/12/2026

Elevate Women's Health Centre - Dr. Shawna Dingman and I are so excited for the upcoming workshop next week on March 19th! Make sure you bring a notepad & pen if you want to take notes and bring an appetite for some fresh fruits from Anyway Fruit - Port Perry 😍🍓🥝🥭🫐 We will also have water provided for everyone!

03/02/2026

Did you know? The new Wednesday Step class is offered as a small-group class (max 6 people). You can register for all 4 weeks, or even just 1 class to try it!
This Wednesday, March 4th: 3 spots left!
Want to pay cash? Use the code 'CASH' at checkout and bring your payment to class.
REGISTER HERE: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=36747988&appointmentType=89499280