Movement Union

07/06/2026

Weights 9:05 Start Time
- Live from Movement Union

Resistance training is the most overlooked form of fitness. It just so happens that it’s one of the most effective workouts that you can add to your weekly routine.

Build lean muscle, maintain bone density and improve overall well being with this easy to follow program.

Please pay for your Live and Recorded classes by sending an Etransfer to [email protected]. Purchase one class at a time, or buy a package of ten and keep track of your own classes. $12 (HST included) per Class live or recorded.

07/05/2026

🏋️‍♀️ WE'RE BACK TOMORROW! 🧘‍♀️

A note from Coach Stu:

I had an incredible trip to British Columbia with my son. We hiked some amazing trails, saw some breathtaking scenery, and created memories that will last a lifetime.

Now it's time to get moving again!

Our summer online schedule begins tomorrow:

💪 Monday 9:05 AM – Weight Training
🧘 Thursday 9:00 AM – Pilates Matwork

Whether you've stayed active while I was away or you've enjoyed a little extra relaxation, everyone is welcome. Just show up, move your body, and we'll take it from there.

Thank you for giving me the opportunity to recharge. I'm excited to reconnect with this wonderful community and get back to doing what I love.

See you tomorrow morning!

❤️ Stuart

06/23/2026

An update from Coach Stu:

Two hikes down.

The Grouse Grind in Vancouver yesterday.

The Chief in Squamish today.

Just before the final scramble to the summit, I stopped in one of the few patches of shade on the mountain.

My chest was pounding. My heart rate was deep into Zone 4. I needed a break.

So I stood there and took a few slow breaths.

For about five breaths, I slipped into a short meditation and a simple mantra appeared from somewhere deep inside:

“I love my body.”

“I love my life.”

“I’m so grateful for all that I have.”

Then it was gone.

I looked up at the rock face, pushed through the final climb, and stepped out onto one of the most spectacular views I’ve ever seen.

As a coach, I spend a lot of time talking about fitness. But moments like this remind me that fitness isn’t really about the gym.

It’s about having the health, strength, and freedom to experience life fully.

Today, that meant standing on top of The Chief with my son and some of my dearest friends.

And for that, I’m incredibly grateful.

⛰️❤️

06/18/2026

A note from Coach Stu:

After six straight years of online classes, I'm doing something I rarely do...

I'm taking a couple of weeks off. 😊

I'll be away from June 20 to July 4, spending some time with family, recharging the batteries, and doing a little hiking in beautiful British Columbia.

There will be no online classes during that time, but we'll be back at it on Monday, July 6.

For the summer months, we'll be running a simplified schedule:

💪 Monday 9:05 AM – Weight Training
🧘 Thursday 9:00 AM – Pilates Matwork

While I love teaching, I've learned that rest and recovery aren't just important for our muscles—they're important for our minds too. A short break now helps ensure I can continue showing up with the energy and enthusiasm you've come to expect.

Thank you for being part of this incredible community. Some of you have been exercising with me since the very first online classes back in 2020, and I never take that support for granted.

Stay active while I'm away. Go for walks. Lift something heavy. Stretch. Enjoy the sunshine. Most importantly, keep moving.

I'll try to share a few photos and updates from the hiking trails in British Columbia while I'm away, so keep an eye on the page.

See you July 6!

❤️ Stuart

06/18/2026

Pilates Based Matwork - LIVE from Movement Union

Join our 30-minute intermediate online Pilates class designed to challenge your core, improve strength, and enhance flexibility. This session combines classic Pilates exercises with flowing transitions, targeting your abs, glutes, and back while improving posture and balance.

Perfect for those with some Pilates experience, the class offers modifications to meet your needs, keeping it both accessible and engaging. All you need is a mat, and you’re ready to feel stronger from the comfort of your home!

Please pay for your Live and Recorded classes by sending an Etransfer to [email protected]. Purchase one class at a time, or buy a package of ten and keep track of your own classes.

Class Fee is $12 including HST.

06/16/2026

Some great thoughts from our Nutrition Guru, Susan 👇🏽

I’m just getting older…
That must be why I have:

less energy

joint pain

poor sleep

digestive issues

This is something I hear often in my practice.

And while this can be a reality for some, it does not have to be the norm.

As a nurse, I’ve watched our perception of aging evolve over the past 30 years. Many of these symptoms have become normalized—almost expected—as we get older.

But we now know that aging does NOT have to look like this.

In my practice, I work with many clients over 60 who are improving their energy, mobility, and overall well-being with small, sustainable changes.

Last year, I worked with a 75-year-old woman who came to me with hand joint pain, inflammation, and digestive issues.

In just 3 months, we were able to:

increase her energy

reduce her joint pain and inflammation

improve her digestion

Not through anything extreme—just consistent, personalized changes.

It is never too late to start supporting your health.

Aging is inevitable.
How we experience it is not.

If you’re ready to feel better in your body and stop accepting these symptoms as “just aging,” send me a message or comment below. Let’s start with a simple conversation.

06/15/2026

Weights - June 15 - 9:05 Start Time
- Live from Movement Union

Resistance training is the most overlooked form of fitness. It just so happens that it’s one of the most effective workouts that you can add to your weekly routine.

Build lean muscle, maintain bone density and improve overall well being with this easy to follow program.

Please pay for your Live and Recorded classes by sending an Etransfer to [email protected]. Purchase one class at a time, or buy a package of ten and keep track of your own classes. $12 (HST included) per Class live or recorded.

06/15/2026

Good morning everyone!

Just a reminder that our online Weight Training class starts at 9:05 AM this morning.

We’ll spend 35 minutes building strength, improving balance, and getting our week off to a great start.

All you need is a set of dumbbells and a little bit of space.

Whether you’ve been exercising regularly or you’re getting back into a routine after a busy weekend, you’re welcome to join us.

Coffee first. Workout second. ☕💪

See you at 9:05.

06/13/2026

Gentle Movement - June 13 - Live from Movement Union.

This will be the last Saturday class of the season.

Goals of the Class:

• Improve Joint Mobility: Ease stiffness and increase the range of motion in key areas like the hips, shoulders, and spine.

• Enhance Flexibility: Lengthen tight muscles through mindful stretching techniques.

• Relieve Stress: Foster relaxation with gentle, flowing movements and mindful breathing.

• Boost Circulation: Gentle movement helps improve blood flow to muscles and joints.

Suitable for all levels, this class acknowledges the risks associated with exercise programs. Participants assume their own risk and are advised to move with care.

Please pay for your Live and Recorded classes by sending an Etransfer to [email protected]. Purchase one class at a time, or buy a package of ten and keep track of your own classes.

Class Fee is $12 including HST.