SCULLHOUSE Rowing

06/03/2022

“Don’t cry because it’s over, be happy because it happened”

This has been on the mirror at SCULLHOUSE this week as we have wrapped up our last in-studio classes. Unfortunately, we have not been able to recover following our pandemic closure and have had to make the incredibly difficult decision to close our studio. While this is a sad time, I am choosing to focus not on what I am losing, but what I have gained.

More than the classes or the over 10 million meters I’ve personally rowed, through SCULLHOUSE I’ve gained confidence both personally and professionally, I’ve gained strength, both physically and emotionally, and I’ve gained friendships I know I will cherish for a lifetime.

SCULLHOUSE has taught me what it feels like to be part of a community. It has taught me that it is ok to ask for help, and that sometimes vulnerability can be a strength. You have taught me that in many ways, community is like a big family, and like family, we are there for one another encouraging each other’s successes, and sharing the weight of challenges together. This community has shown me that while hard things are always possible, they are easier and more fun when we tackle them together.

This community wouldn’t exist without each of you. Being part of this community has been a gift, and one I will never forget. Thank you all.

While the studio has closed, the memories will live on, the friendships will continue, and I know I will see many of you on the screen for our online rowing classes.

Until we meet again.

05/06/2022

Wondering what our Tabata class is all about?
Developed by Dr. Izumi Tabata, Tabata training is a type of HIIT (high intensity interval training) training that is proven to increase anaerobic and aerobic performance more than longer duration moderate intensity exercise.
Tabata involves 8 rounds of your most intense effort for 20 seconds, followed by 10 seconds of rest.
At SCULLHOUSE, our Tabata is a combination of rowing and mat exercises.
We do a progression on the erg (rower), followed by 8-10 minutes of rowing with hard strokes to warm up.
Following the warm up, you have 4 rounds of Tabata. Rounds 1 & 4 are on the erg, rounds 2 & 3 are on the mat.
Class is 45 minutes and flies by!! Check it out - every Friday morning at 7 am with coach Kristin.

02/11/2022

Spending time in nature has been proven to reduce stress hormone production, resulting in improved feelings of happiness, lower heart rates, blood pressure, boost the immune system, and accelerate recovery from illness. According to Time magazine, even a two-hour "forest bath" can have significant benefits to your health. 🌲 🌳 🌲 So get out to the Scarborough Bluffs or the Don Valley and take in the smells, sights, and sounds!

02/10/2022

Most adults require between seven and nine hours of nightly sleep. According to , we are in the midst of a sleep deprivation crisis. Only 35% of adults in North America get enough sleep. SLEEP IS ESSENTIAL. When you sleep, your body repairs cells, restores energy, and releases important hormones and proteins. Your brain stores new information and gets rid of the unnecessary stuff. At the end of the day, it all comes down to sleep!

02/09/2022

A 20-second hug 🤗 has the power to decrease cortisol, reduce blood pressure, boost oxytocin levels and strengthen the immune system. Seriously? The immune system? Yes! The pressure on your sternum can stimulate the thymus gland which regulates and balances the body's production of white blood cells. 💪 Elevated oxytocin levels in the body can help lower anxiety and relax muscles.

In a nutshell, hug someone, and hug them long!

02/08/2022

While experts debate what the exact right amount is, they can all agree that staying hydrated is super important. 💧 💧 💧

1. Helps maximize physical performance
2. Significantly affects energy levels and brain function
3. May help prevent and treat headaches
4. Supports glowing skin (ohhh yeah)
5. Helps maintain the balance of body fluids - those with KEY functions, like digestion, absorption, circulation, transportation of nutrients, cleansing toxins, etc.
6. Lubricates and cushions joints, helps your body protect your brain, spinal cord and other sensitive tissues
7. Helps to maintain blood pressure (blood is made up mostly of water) So drink up, friends!

02/07/2022

Giving thanks 🙏 can make you happier. Researchers have tied gratitude to optimism, higher levels of exercise, improved relationships, and fewer visits to the doctor.

How can we cultivate gratitude? Write a thank-you note, thank someone, keep a gratitude journal, meditate, use your daily language to incorporate gratitude. These small shifts in our thinking can have powerful and lasting impacts on our brains and bodies!

02/06/2022

The First Ever LOVE YOUR BODY Challenge is Here!
❤️ ❤️ ❤️
Valentine’s day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than to show your body all the ways you love it. 💪 💪 💪 We’re all about positivity here at SCULLHOUSE, so starting this Monday, Feb 7, attend FIVE classes in studio and be entered into a draw to win a five class pass! The challenge ends on Mon, Feb 14.
HOW TO PARTICIPATE:
1. Screen shot or repost the scorecard from our stories.
2. For every class you attend, post a story of the scorecard and circle the class you completed. Tag and hashtag each time you post.
3. Five posts during that week enters you into a draw for a FIVE CLASS PASS!
Look out for tips all week on other ways to love your body this Valentine’s Day ❤️ ❤️ ❤️

02/06/2022

STARTS TOMORROW: Love Your Body Challenge! 😍 -

Valentine’s day is just around the corner, and what better way to celebrate than to show your body all the ways you love it. We’re all about positivity here at SCULLHOUSE, so starting this Monday, Feb 7, attend FIVE classes in studio and be entered into a draw to win a five class pass! The chall...

01/25/2022

We are re-opening for in studio classes January 31st!!!!
That’s Monday! Which means, you can book your spot in class NOW!
Our classes remain at 50% capacity, as we have done throughout this pandemic.
New HVAC is bringing fresh air into the studio.
HEPA filters run throughout class.
Cleaning protocols are in effect.
Towel service and change rooms are ready for you!
You said you’d be there. Now’s the time to follow through. We need you now more than ever. Let’s fill those classes, crew!! You know nothing compares to the endorphin rush of a great sweat with your favourite crew!

01/12/2022

A huge thank you to our amazing community for helping me through some tough days!!! 🙏🏻
As I reflected on your emails, messages and comments (because I read, and, re-read them all!!) I was reminded of three important lessons I had lost sight of.
1 - You don’t stop when you’re tired. You stop when you’re done.
* I learned this deeply when I was rowing competitively. You have probably heard me say it in class; yet, I had forgotten to apply it to the bigger picture. When you have a goal worth pursuing, don’t stop when you’re tired. Rest. Then, keep going and get it done.
2 - Community isn’t a place, it’s people. Our community is not a building or an address - it is the people we have connected with and who have connected with us. It is the relationships we’ve built together. SCULLHOUSE - we’ve built some SOLID relationships!
3 - It is ok to ask for help! Always a hard one for me. We don’t need to be able to do everything all the time. In fact, we can’t. We’re human. We all have our good days and our bad. We have strengths and weaknesses. Asking for help isn’t admitting defeat, it’s doing everything you can to make sure you get the job done!
I know there will still be hard days ahead, but together, I know we can make it though. With much love and gratitude, thank-you! ❤️🙏🏻❤️

01/04/2022

It’s neither pretty nor eloquent, but it’s my truth and my honesty.
Just a bit of a heart to heart as we begin another government mandated closure.
Warning - it’s a bit long and rambling. I’ve just been feeling so stuck and heavy. Maybe I’m selfishly hoping that sharing my feelings with you will help me feel lighter.
Listen, or not, this is all about letting go of the things I can’t control and surrendering to a greater plan. I’ll do everything I can and then, I’ll let it go…
P.S. During my rambling, I neglected to mention our amazing front desk crew who also pivoted with us at each and every stage of this pandemic. There were many classes this fall when the majority of people taking class were our front desk crew. Knowing you guys are supporting us means so much. We couldn’t be doing any of this without you.
Thank you to each of our front desk team, our coaches and my wonderful partner.
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