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WELCOME TO MOMENTUM HEALTH AND WELLNESS

Momentum Health and Wellness (MWH) is devoted to inspire and educate lives through fitness, health and wellness. We offer prenatal and postnatal fitness classes, yoga, personal training, injury rehabilitation and fitcamps for all fitness levels. Our small class size allows each client to receive the attention they deserve from a fitness professional that has a University degree and is certified by the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology or equivalent.

MHW mission is to provide the necessary support, motivation and resources to our clients as they embark on their fitness and wellness journey.

Owner and founder of MHW, Rachelle, aspires to create a community of people who recognize the importance of living a healthy lifestyle and who acknowledge the impact of being positive role models will have on our future generations.

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‎”If you don't like something, change it.  If you can't change it, change your attitude" - Maya Angelou

MOMENTUM HEALTH AND WELLNESS BLOG

Educational topics on prenatal, postnatal, nutrition, fitness, wellness, children, wellness and more from Rachelle, a mom, wife, friend, auntie, Kinesiologist and Exercise Physiologist who is passionate about educating people on fitness, health, and wellness.

  • Supporting Kids Intellectual and Occupational Wellness
    June 29, 2020
    I think Intellectual and Occupational Wellness can go hand in hand.  We will typically find a career that we enjoy and expands our knowledge and skill strengths. So how do we encourage and teach our children about how to work hard, have a life/ work balance and do something they love now and when they are older? First I think that we need to allow them to try and experience different [Read More...]
  • Importance of Social Wellness: Kids
    June 27, 2020
    Feeling connected and loved by others is important in life. As parents and caregivers, we need to teach and lead by example for showing our children what it means to have a healthy relationship with friends, family and members of our community.  Research shows that people who have a positive and strong social network will live longer, deal with stress better, have a healthier immune system [Read More...]
  • Kids Nutrition: Physical Wellness
    June 26, 2020
    Physical wellness is important because we need to take care of our bodies and for our bodies to function properly in order for us to live a healthy life.  This includes physical activity, proper nutrition, adequate sleep and personal hygiene. Physical activity is so important for children for not only their physical body, but for their mental health. Kids should get 60 minutes a day of [Read More...]
  • Spiritual Wellness for Kids
    June 24, 2020
    Spiritual wellness is one of the 7 Dimensions of Wellness and we are going to explore why it is important for kids to understand. Spiritual wellness refers to finding meaning and purpose in life and living in accordance to your values, morals and beliefs. Spirituality does not necessarily mean religion.   For some, it will and believing in a higher being through prayer is part of their [Read More...]
  • Anxiety in Children: Emotional Wellness
    June 23, 2020
    Have your children had their mental health check up this year? It is important to pay attention to our little ones as 70% of mental illnesses develop in childhood, according to the Canadian Mental Health Association (CHMA). Anxiety disorders have been a major concern for mental health professionals as the rates of anxiety among children and teens have been on the rise for quite some time. [Read More...]

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I am excited to be part of @yegfitness Virtual Act I am excited to be part of @yegfitness Virtual Activity Weekend this weekend May 16-18! Join me and so many amazing other companies as we raise money for @yegfoodbank. 🧡Details for my Fitcamp workout: Monday May 18th @9am MST on my FB page!! 🧡Link in bio to purchase your pass from @yegfitness and a link to my Facebook page! Also check out all the other workouts you can participate in! 🧡Let's come together as a community and raise money for a great cause!! 💕Bonus ... you get to sweat along with me in 40 minute workout tailored for all fitness levels! 💕 EQUIPMENT: light and heavy set of weights, mat, water bottle and a great attitude!
Oh I miss just walking around a store by myself wi Oh I miss just walking around a store by myself with a hot coffee. Looking at all the pretty things in silence and daydreaming. Anyone else? Knowing stores and malls are slowly reopening ... are you going to rush back or wait to start shopping and wandering around stores?
Prenatal fitness I miss seeing my pregnant ladies Prenatal fitness I miss seeing my pregnant ladies! My #prenatalfitness class wasn't just a workout class where I would teach them effective prenatal and postnatal exercises to do in studio and at home. It was also an education and discuss class. A class for the women to talk about their pregnancy and soon realize they were not alone when dealing with their symptoms, discomforts and feelings. To all the pregnant ladies out there, I am still here for you. Reach out if you have any questions about prenatal or postpartum fitness!
I love my #exerciseoftheweek A variety of differe I love my #exerciseoftheweek A variety of different exercises that you can put together to make your own home workout!! This week is a squat/ rotation combo As you squat, punch the weight towards your opposite foot without transferring your entire body weight to that side. As you stand, switch the weight into the other hand, pivot and push the weight towards the back of the room. Really paying attention to your core, shoulders and hips as you rotate. Breathe out as you push away and breathe in as you squat. Function: Think about how often you pick something up off the ground and rotate away. Example, a bucket seat and rotating to put it in your car. A stroller and putting it in your trunk. Putting away groceries on a top shelf. We are constantly squatting and rotating in our day. So let's train our body to engage the correct muscles and breathe through the entire movement! Let me know how it goes!!
Energy balls So simple to make and a good way to Energy balls So simple to make and a good way to curb your sugar cravings and mid afternoon crash. There are so many different recipes! Gather your favorite mix in; add oats, flax, hemp hearts and/ or chia seeds; add a nut/ nut free butter ; and a sweetener ( honey, maple syrup, dates) Mix it all together. Roll. Refrigerate... and enjoy a healthier snack! This week's recipe: 1/4 cup oats ( I grind mine down a little) 1/8 cup grounded flax 1/8 cup hemp hearts 1/8 cup chia seeds 3/4 cup nut butter 1 cup pitted dates ( make sure they're soft) 1/4 cup coconut oil melted Pinch sea salt Pinch of cinnamon I added cranberries and shredded coconut to mine ( add whatever makes you happy) In my food processor, I grind down the dates first before I add everything else. If it's too dry, add more nut butter. If it's too wet, add more oats. Enjoy!
To my daughters, Thank you for choosing me to be To my daughters, Thank you for choosing me to be your mom. Each day you show me what unconditional love truly is and I am so grateful. I am not perfect and I make mistakes; when I say I am sorry, you continue to forgive me. I feel so blessed to be part of your life journey and watching you grow. You are kind, loving, caring and independent girls. I love you to the moon and back ❤ mom Mother's day is always a bitter sweet day for me. I lost my mom to cancer when I was 7. I miss my mom every day and have a good cry on Mother's day. Then I look at my daughters and feel blessed that I am here, healthy and alive, to be part of their life and realize life is precious and to not take each moment for granted. 💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕 To all the moms, aunties, sisters grandmas and friends. Today we celebrate one another. Thank you for being there for each other through all our life moments and loving our children with all your heart. 💗
Home Phys Ed class #kidsmomentumandmotivation styl Home Phys Ed class #kidsmomentumandmotivation style! I LOVE when my daughters put together our workout of the day! They motivate me when I am completely exhausted and I motivate them to be strong and healthy. We are a good team! They have been with me every step of the way with my company. Watching me teach and educate my clients, listening to the words I use when I talk about our bodies and working out with me during our classes. These memories have brought years to my eyes this week. There is no "diet" word in our house. There is no "weight loss" mentality in our house. There is no looking in the mirror and picking out insecurities on our bodies. Kids watch and listen so carefully and I am trying to be very mindful of that, even on days when I have my own insecurities. When I asked them their Mother's Day question from school , " What does your mom do for work?" They all answered "Mom makes ladies strong and healthy" So today and everyday, we are going to continue to move our bodies, sweat and laugh as a family! #positiverolemodel
Women supporting women. Since I couldn't provide Women supporting women. Since I couldn't provide an in-person donation to @winhouseshelter this year for Mother's Day like I did last year, I made an online donation of $250 to the shelter to help these women and children who are fleeing domestic abuse. Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms at the shelter. I am sending you lots of love and hope to you today and every day. 💕 United, we are strong.
June I'm planning on offering my postnatal Stroll June I'm planning on offering my postnatal Stroll it Out starting in June (unless something changes with COVID19). I'll have new rules and safety measures in place, but the sweaty and fun postnatal classes will be the same! I miss you all!! Stay tuned! Stay safe and healthy so we can see each other soon!
Exercise of the week Side plank This movement is Exercise of the week Side plank This movement is not given as much credit as it should. A side plank is a full body movement working on everything from your delts, wrists, back, obliques, TrA, QL, glutes, quads and everything in between. This exercise is great for stability, balance and strength. There are many variations and forms you can perform that are safe for every fitness level, including prenatal and postnatal women. . . . . . 💓Level 1: side plank hold Bottom elbow bent; bottom arm straight; bottom knee bent; you can elevate your upper body and put your bottom elbow on a step. So many options! Focus on stacking you elbow underneath your shoulder and opening up your chest as you hold your pose. Remember to breathe! . . 💓Level 2: rotation Knees or toes Focus on your breath and engaging deep core muscles before you rotate. As you square your hips back to starting position, take a big breathe in and relax your core muscles. Breathe out as you rotate. . . 💓Level 3: Rotate with resistance Band or weight. Focusing again on your breathe, opening up your chest, rotating through your hips and obliques. Which side plank variation is your favourite?
Fresh air and being outside is what grounds me. W Fresh air and being outside is what grounds me. We love doing outdoor activities together as a family. From bike rides and golfing to adventure walks and camping. I also LOVE enjoying Mother Nature myself. My own thoughts as I walk through a hidden path. The sound of a waterfall or river as I sit quietly. The smell of the rain as I splash through puddles on my own. Nature reminds us that life can be simple. Let's enjoy the beauty that surrounds us.
NOW CLOSED 🌹GIVEAWAY🌹 Becoming a mother look NOW CLOSED 🌹GIVEAWAY🌹 Becoming a mother looks a lot different right now. So this year we have teamed up to bring a village of support to one very lucky new mom! . And we want *you* to pick a very deserving mom to win this amazing mother's day giveaway! . . Mother's day giveaway includes: 🌸Front porch photos session from @roughley_originals 🌸Online CPR and choking workshop with @littlelungsfirst 🌸Online introduction to solids workshop by @nourishflourishcherish 🌸One free month virtual (or in person) postnatal fitness class with @momentumyeg 🌸Virtual mom and baby group (June) by @mommyconnectnorth 🌸1 hour sleep consultation with @easysleepsolutions.yeg 🌸Custom mommy and me t-shirt set by @kbkait_ 🌸Mug of your choice from @dayswithgray . . . To enter: 1) Follow all the businesses partaking in the giveaway 2) Like this post 3) Tag a deserving new mom you think should win. You can nominate as many as you wish (each entry should be in separate comments) . . . The lucky winner will be picked Friday May 8th at noon mst. Open to Edmonton and surrounding areas. Contest is not endorsed or sponsored by Instagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . #yegmom #yegmamas #yegmama #yegbaby #yegbabies #yegmoms #yegfamily #yegcontest #yeggiveaway #yegbusiness #yegsmallbusiness #yegentrepreneur #yeg #yeglocal
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In-Studio Personal Training

I have had a lot of inquiries lately about my studio and if I'm accepting new clients.

I only have a few spots left available in September! You can have the entire studio to yourself and personal train 1 on 1 or if you want to train with a cohort friend or family you can do that to!

Let me encourage and help you achieve your wellness goals in a safe and controlled environment.

Safety protocols are in place as per AHS recommendations.

Bonus ... you get the best view of a lake and gorgeous backyard as you workout in my studio 😍.

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Just breathe.

"I will not harbour unhealthy thoughts anymore" a quote in Eat. Pray Love by @elizabeth_gilbert_writer

I have probably said this quote more times in the past year then I have in over 10 years since I first read that book.

Sometimes we get caught up in all the negativity that surrounds us. News, social media, friends, family etc can wear us down and we might not know where to go or who to turn to. Sometimes we just feel stuck or alone.

This past year:

💙I have really tried to look for the positive.
💙I have really tried to stay present and think about what the world is trying to teach me.
💙I have really tried to slow down.
💙I have really tried to let go of the negativity, friends included, who don't bring joy to my life.

By changing my mind frame, I have more self-love and can focus my energy on things/people who are important in my life.

And when that hurtful thought, words or feelings starts to creep back in ... I say

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Good morning Mama

The moment every morning when my girls wake up and give me the biggest hug makes my heart melt.

I forget sometimes the benefits of a hug (Increases oxytocin, dopamine and serotonin) and how it helps me calm down, focus on my breath and calms my heart when I'm angry, sad or anxious.

This is why it is super important to just give your child a hug when their emotions are high or they've flipped their lid. It helps them calm down so they can talk to you about what's going on in that moment and in their life. ... See MoreSee Less

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Amazing, strong and positive role models to their children.

This week in my #postnatalfitness classes, moms came with positive attitudes and showed themselves how strong they truly are. It doesn't matter where you are in your postpartum rehab or wellness journey, all are welcome in my classes and I adapt the class accordingly.

Some moms will workout the entire class, some might need to feed their babies and some will be changing a diaper or giving their child a snack. IT IS ALL OK! Surrounding yourself with like-minded moms where there is no judgement is a great feeling... and for all the moms in my class ....

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My workout partners this morning on the stairs.

There are days I don't want to do my own workout. Between teaching classes, personal training clients and doing online training, I am exhausted.

I also miss going to other group classes or workout with others, but with my husband's crazy work schedule, it's just not possible most days to get away and go to a class on my own.

Luckily, I have 3 daughters who do motivate me to workout ... and today, my twins asked to go back to the stairs.

We put on music, set a number of rounds and crushed our workout. This was my first big stairs workout post knee surgery 7 months ago!

I felt strong💪

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