Strut Athletics

Oh hey friends!! You may be all smiles on the outside, but what are your main health concerns?

One of my favourite parts about being a coach is bringing people together! Sharing your wins, discoveries, and struggles with other like-minded people is an extremely important part of your health and fitness journey.

So, join me on a Live Group Coaching Call on Friday, May 3rd, at 12 p.m. ET!

How it works: You ask me all your burning questions about implementing a healthy lifestyle, and I will aim to answer them on the call. Super simple! DM me with your questions or ask them below.

Come join this supportive community, ask questions, get guidance, and connect. Let's take a small step together on your journey towards a healthy lifestyle!

Put it in your calendar: https://calendar.app.google/ApUoH6curZc1JNBF7 ✌️

Group Coaching Call • Friday, May 3 • 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM • View details & RSVP

As I deepen my relationship with myself, I learn to embrace my shadows and recognize my divine dualities.
My lens has widened, my heart has opened, I've grieved the girl who couldn't love her flaws, and turned my gaze towards accepting, and doing the work to be my best and highest self.

The work is hard, but the pain endured doing it is ten times better than the pain of not doing it—of not evolving.

When I have gratitude in my heart, I heal. When I show others compassion and grace, I heal. Connecting to source, breathing, and mantra work heals and revives me so that I can share my love with others.

That's my favourite :)

Meet Angela!!
Ang is a Mama Bear to three young kiddos, works full time, and still has time to prioritize her health. We've been on a journey together for the past two years, and she has shown incredible strength and determination when sh*t got hard.

Before we started working together she believed she was eating healthy and exercising properly, but she was actually consuming too few calories, way overdoing cardio, and struggling to see progress.

Initially, she was unsure about weight training but became excited after learning about its benefits compared to excessive cardio!!

Her biggest breakthroughs included improving nutrition habits, shifting her mindset towards exercise and nutrition, and learning patience and trust in the process of long-term change.

After years of poor sleep, fad diets, and struggling to make time for self-care, Ang has lost 20lbs, increased lean muscle mass, improved strength, nutrition habits (seriously, she's a rockstar), sleep quality, skin health, and energy levels!!

So what's Ang's Advice for implementing a healthier lifestyle?
"DO IT, and start today! It's never too late to reach your goals and have the body, physique, and health mindset you're looking for.
Look at the process as a journey, one that will have its ups and downs but one that's worth it.
Take things one day at a time. Even if you simply do half of what you think you wanted, you're still making progress in the right direction."

LET'S HEAR IT FOR ANG!

I know the fear is real.
Maybe you just need some guidance.

If you want to conquer this fear and START, pop a "ME!" with a fun emoji below- I'll make sure you see tomorrow's post!

* The Last 5 Years *
Oh, hey friends!
I realize I've spent some time away from socials in the last couple of years, so let me re-introduce myself.
I’m Amanda, and I am a personal trainer, yoga instructor, theatre nerd, and travel enthusiast.
My greatest passion is people!

After 15+ years in the business we call show, I had to take a hard look at myself. I recognized that everything about me and my lifestyle was unhealthy. Years on the road had led to total burnout, and it was affecting every part of my life. I may have looked healthy on the outside, but I was a mess inside.

I decided to change my focus to my health and lean into my other skills. In the last 5 years, I have lived abroad teaching yoga, become a personal trainer, started my business, found love, moved to another province, became a 500hr RYT, joined a mentorship program, taken lots of therapy, and have gratefully performed in a couple of musicals.

During this time, I’ve learned how to communicate better (my main objective at first!!), learned that my energy is divine and my own, that forgiveness really is freedom, that my self-limiting beliefs are just fear, and that fear can be overcome!!

So, with all these new tools, a mindset shift, and unmasked, here I am. Doing some work to help people, having fun while doing it, and letting go of what others think of me so I can be my highest self 🙂

There is SO much information out there.
What would you love to be clearer?!

Failing to plan is planning to fail when it comes to your health. We all need a plan.

If you don't have one, let's make one. YOU ARE NOT ALONE, and you can do it!! Tackle your health concerns. It's time.

We only have one meatsuit.
Give it the things it needs: water, nutrients, movement!

In 5 years I hope to be just as mobile, with more muscle, pain in check, and a continued balanced diet. ❤️💪

How about you?!?

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✨It’s time for a FREEBIE!!! ✨

To celebrate the launch week of my new program Sore to Soar: 12 Weeks to Reduce Pain and Feel Stronger, I am offering you a FREE Weight loss Cheatsheet!

Subscribe to my website: www.strutathletics.com to access your copy!! There’s 30 years of ‘s knowledge packed into this document- all about the behaviour of eating, and how to implement change. Go check out his amazing weight loss journey!!

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I only have two spots left in my program!! Here’s a few reasons to sign up:
1. You don’t put yourself first.
2. You’re tired of being in pain and feeling weak.
3. You have no idea where to start.

DM me and we’ll get started today!!!

Say hi to Beth Bruck!!
Beth and I have been working together for a few years now.
When we first started, getting healthy and creating consistency (after surgery & physio) was goal #1.

We started right at the beginning- how to brace your core, hinge your hips, move in a pain free range of motion....and we continued to grow, explore, and develop. She started with Chair Yoga and is now deadlifting over 100lbs!!

She's added YEARS to her life by developing and adhering to her ideal lifestyle, and she moves with ease!!... well, some days are easier than others 😉

We've worked together through pain, injuries, high stress, busy-ness, you name it. She always shows up for herself.

Things that make Beth amazing:
1. Her positive mindset!!!
2. She's so coachable and doesn't take herself too seriously.
3. Even when she doesn't want to, she shows up. We've learned that the current days' program could be tossed out the window if energy is super low. She's learned to listen and honour her body.

Anything to add, Beth?! What's the most invaluable thing you've learned?!

And for you reading this- what have you learned on your health journey that has been most profound?

If you want to get started on your journey too, DM me "Sore to Soar" to get more info on my 12 week Program to Reduce Pain and Get Stronger!

Hello my friends!!

I'm THRILLED to be launching my new program, "Sore to Soar: 12 Weeks to Reduce Aches and Pains and Feel Stronger"! A program designed specifically for you, the generation that's redefining what it means to age gracefully.

Are you tired of feeling limited by aches and pains? Do you miss the days when you could tackle any activity with ease? It's time to reclaim your vitality and soar into a new chapter of life with confidence!

With just 30 minutes a day dedicated to this program, you can add years of enjoyment to your life!

Inspired by my own Mama's journey, I've crafted this program with love and expertise to help you regain your freedom of movement and reignite your passion for life. Let's get you back to playing with your grandkids, hitting the golf course, and embarking on new adventures.

No more uncertainly. I want this program to be the last thing you try- a clear roadmap.

DM me today to take the first step towards a brighter, more vibrant you!

😁 Seems appropriate for a Wednesday.
Shine bright, unicorns!

⭐Embracing the Journey Beyond Pain ⭐

For 15 whirlwind years, I soaked up the thrill of singing, dancing, and acting in over 40 musicals across North America. But behind the scenes, for six of those years, I battled a silent adversary: chronic hip and low back pain.

Simple joys turned into daily struggles— sitting cross-legged without severe pain became a distant memory, and my leg felt like it had a mind of its own- like it would fall out of its socket at any moment. Living in constant pain became unbearable. I worried: if this doesn’t improve, will I have to stop dancing?

I tried it all—massage, acupuncture, physio, chiro—yet the pain persisted, and answers remained elusive. Frustration peaked. Enough was enough. It was time to take charge and understand my body on a different level.

So, I rolled up my sleeves, went back to school, and dove into the world of health and fitness to become a personal trainer. Understanding my core and its connection to my hips became my mission. With consistent effort and an eventual diagnosis of my hip, breakthroughs emerged, and change took root.

Now, I've unlocked a world where I move almost freely, within my own modified range of motion, without the fear of pain. I can dance and move more efficiently now than I ever could!

Here’s the exciting part—I’m here to lend a helping hand to you. Specifically the Boomer community!! There’s an entire world out there, brimming with life and adventure, and we can conquer it without the weight of pain and worry. Let’s do it together!

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Merry Christmas, friends!
If you've got a weight loss goal and you want to stay on track this Holiday weekend, here's how:

1. Awareness and Intent: Before diving into the feast, set a clear intention to eat mindfully. Be aware of your triggers for overeating, whether it's social pressure, certain foods, or simply the holiday atmosphere.

2. Portion Control: Survey the spread before filling your plate. Opt for smaller portions and a variety of foods rather than heaping large quantities onto your plate. This allows you to enjoy different flavours without going overboard.

3. Savour Each Bite: Slow down the pace of eating. Take smaller bites, chew thoroughly, and savour the taste, texture, and aroma of each dish. Engaging your senses helps you appreciate the food and signals your brain when you're satisfied.

4. Listen to your Body: Pay attention to your body's hunger and fullness signals. Pause halfway through the meal to assess how satisfied you are. I like to wait for my full "sigh" to know when I'm satisfied. Stop eating when you feel comfortably full, even if there's food left on your plate.

Most importantly, stay safe, be kind, and enjoy yourself!
XO

I love my community so much. ❤️
Take care of yourselves, my loves. Your health is everything.

It can be intimidating to start working on your health and fitness. Crowded gyms with seeming very fit people, thinking everyone is watching you, feeling all sorts of uncomfortable…. I’ve been there. You’re not alone. Maybe there’s another way? Let’s chat.

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300 hrs complete ❤️
The most incredible and transformational training. I am forever grateful to for giving me the tools to become the co-creator of my life.
I feel like a new woman.

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These people. Having to say goodbye to 11 of them this weekend is going to be so hard. I’ve been touched by their beautiful souls. Some days have been hard. Some have been glorious. Masks off, taking it all in.

**rayoga

❤️🙏 Love to you all 🙏❤️

HOLA Panama!!
The adventures starts here.
10 beautiful days eating fish, practicing Spanish, and thawing out from -35.

As adults, we forget to play. We forget how important it is to get dirty in the sand, to feel the ebb and flow of the Sea, to laugh at our mistakes and drop the ego, but these things keep us young at heart and enliven our spirits!! Even if we fail. So much beauty in “failure”.

Quality time ❤️

🐶 Stitch waiting patiently for something to drop…luckily YOU don’t have to wait patiently for something yummy!

offers a Nutrition Science Diploma program, and it starts next week! I took my personal training program with this school and I can’t say enough good things about them.

4 months, all online, professional and caring teachers, and a top notch curriculum.

This is an amazing adjunct for those of you in the health & wellness industry who would like to know more about how to support yourself and your clients through nutrition.

👉Starts in a week! Link in bio for more info.
You can also email Jarred directly: [email protected] to learn more.