Little Sweatshop

Fitness is ESSENTIAL for our mental and physical well-being We are fighting for our community, our families, our friends and most of all, our youth. Please share. We need to get the message out.

Missing all of our LSS humans this past few weeks. Merry Christmas to everyone and their families. We cannot express how much this gym family means to us.....it’s been quite the year of learning, adapting, pivoting, crying, hugging, celebrating, training......but mostly, it’s been a year of appreciating the things that really matter. And our LSS family is just that. We love you, appreciate you and can’t wait to have the biggest party ever when things pivot again! Love you to... bits! Merry Christmas, family! See more

Friday. And go. Individual training times available, please make sure to sign up on Mindbody! #friday #sweat #move #health #community #familystrong #familygym

Well, one week in of completely changing our model for training and you guys were so understanding and patient while we pivoted to an individual training format. Thank you. From the bottom of our hearts. We have one more week to continue this solo training.....so please stay strong and consistent, following the restrictions we have laid out. We are stronger together. We are more healthy together. We are better together. So stick with our private members only group to st...ay connected with those you might not cross paths with in your cohort that we usually have. We have each other. And I love you. Monday - it's all about weightlifting Tuesday - cleans and a shorter workout Wednesday - floor press with a pyramid Thursday - heavy squats and something else Friday - big 7 What else?? Unfortunately we will have to cancel the kids classes for the next 2 weeks as we can't give the kids "open gym individual training".....but there is Open Gym for kickboxing/MMA for individual training, again with a guide on the board for how to run through a workout yourself. Check your schedule to make sure you book a time slot. When you are training on your own, please ensure you are cleaning the equipment you used as well as your square, just like we do 18 times a day normally.....we appreciate the care and attention everyone has for sanitizing their equipment/stations. We can't tell you how much we feel your love and support. And if you need anything or have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to reach out. We are here. In 5 months being open, we have kept LSS ridiculously clean and safe......here's a blip in the road that we will conquer just like the last 8 months. Love you guys so much.

Thursday. That is all. @qu1nto #balls #tennispro #dontsayididntwarnyou

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@heidfred saying a lil prayer during her workout today. Love this hard working, sweet, kind, fun, strong amazing lady so much!!! #strong #community #bestrong #loveher #health #healthfirst #morethanagym #prayer #lifestyle #gymfam #gymfamily

So much hard work going down today! My heart is so much happier today. Thank you for all of the understanding and love and support to this amazing community. Community doesn’t stop just because our model needs to pivot slightly for a bit. You guys are truly family!... #dontshutgyms #gymsmatter #allgymsmatter #mentalhealth #weightlifting #community #strongertogether #bettertogether See more

We are creeping into the end of 2020 and it’s been a weird year. As frustrated or exhausted as you might feel, know that you are absolutely not alone. As lonely as you might find yourself feeling some days, know you are absolutely not alone. Guess what’s awesome?? Standing up for what’s right. ... Loving good humans. Doing good. Giving back. Offering help. Smiling. Hugging. Being honest. Kindness. Compassion. Changing the world for the better. Stamping out negativity. Choosing health. Owning your mistakes. Saying sorry. Being humble. AND JUST BEING AMAZING!!!! December will be as great as we can make it. Together. Let’s be better together. #strongertogether #bebetter #kindness #community #morethanagym #goodhumans #beamazing #lemonade #2020 #lookup

Tell me how you really feel, @birdyk8 ! Some heavy butt work today in the plan for Bridget......good job!! #buttstuff #glutes #morethanagym #personaltraining #health #strong #face #theface #legs #community #cantstopwontstop

@naomifwall......making friends with the heavy bag. This girl is so tough, it’s fun to watch her train!! #kickboxing #toughchick #mma #martialarts #community #morethanagym #solo #trainhard

Even as we try to navigate a pivot of our model of training, I’m so so grateful that our seniors are still able to come and do their exercises in an individual capacity. It’s special to know that these individuals see, feel and understand the importance of being strong and healthy. Sure we have to adjust our format for them to get their training in, but we will do what we have to to give them the important pieces of joy and health and happiness that we can! @heathermannhorne #seniors #seniorsmatter #beheaothy #bestrong #connection #community #morethanagym #standupforhealth #lemonade #workoutsforseniors #balancetraining

When group classes are cancelled, Open Gym training turns into marriage counselling......or therapy. The lemonade out of the lemons that small boutique gyms are facing right now is that we get more one on one time with these friends and families we love so much!! As much as I miss the energy and vibe of our group classes, we can appreciate the love and support and connection of the people who are so important to us!!! #nogroupclasses #kickboxing #mma #family #marriagecounselling #weneedourgyms #savesmallbusiness #supportlocal #longlivesmallbusiness #health #lifestyle #gymfam #community #lovethem

This is my sure Shelley, it dont be hard face......... #ew #endurance #joy #photo #morethanagym #community #familystrong #familygym #gymfam #sweaty #faces #beautifulhumans

Blurry cause I was shaky....... But gym math is hard!! Jared crunching numbers at 6am! #math #mathishard #community #morethanagym #fitfam #gymfamily #allthewallballs #boxjumps #challengeyourself #yeg #strathconacounty @strathcocounty

Cutest Jiu jitsu kids and coaches in the land!!!!! Our kids Jiu jitsu program is incredible!! Coaches @mitchclarkemma and @rileygartman bring a plethora of experience including wrestling, Jiu jitsu, MMA and a ton of fun to the program. Gymnastics/wrestling skills are a part of their skill training as well to keep doors open and show the kids all sorts of options for training styles! These skills include gymnastics, groundwork, takedowns, discipline, respect, self defence,... friendship and more than anything, building confidence alongside other friendly, active youth!! A few spots left in the class if you have a child ages 8-13 interested! Monday/Wednesday evenings 4:45-5:30pm!! #jiujitsu #bjj #kidsjiujitsu #kidsbjj #shpkmartialarts #mma #wrestling #kidswrestling #activekids #kidsmartialarts #morethanagym #community #familystrong #familygym #gymfam #kids #youth #confidence #antibullying #gymnastics See more

We love to throw in exercises that shake things up a little. Being good at functional movements gives you so much freedom to feel comfortable jumping into different versions of those same functional movements. @handronyk crushing some box jump over lines. Love her smiley sunshine every day!! #boxjump #hurdles #functionalfitness #rebound #jump #morethanagym #community #tigger #strong #gymtime #wednesday #bebetter

You know its a good workout when you grow wings!! Why do one workout when you could do THREE!?????? We love love love our metcons (metabolic conditioning). Based on hiit, weightlifting, endurance.....but mostly FUN! See you Wednesday for more fun!... #metcon #angel #wings #sweatwings #kindagross #fitness #gymfam #gymfamily #hardwork #trainsmart #morethanagym #community See more

Beauty of a day for seniors Movement and Mobility class. They were bowing down to me today......or maybe just stretching. Either way, I love my time with these fine folks!!!!! Tuesday/Thursday 12-1pm Everyone welcome!!... Only $5 drop in! Still outside until we cant! #movement #move #justmove #mobility #seniorsfitness #oldnotweak #ssniors #healthyseniors #stretch #balance #strength #bestrong #community #morethanagym #fitfam #gymfamily #gymfam @oldladygains @oldiscoolapparel @compassionnetwork @yegseniorsproject @seniorsfitness @senior_homecarebyangels @strathcocounty @rodfrank5465 @jordanwalkermla @theellenshow @thekindnessmovementyeg @health

CRAFTFIT This is a class Monday nights 4:15-5:15pm. Its a $5 per class fee to cover supplies. We spend the first part of the class doing fitness games and a workout. The second half of the class is building, creating, getting messy, crafty and imaginative!!... Today we made tie-dyed butterflies and the kids did amazing!!! Looking for the perfect blend of fitness and creativity? This class is suitable for all kids!! Recommended ages 5-8, but we can work around all abilities. Please pre register from our website at www.littlesweatshop.com #crafts #craftfit #fitness #activekids #creativekids #create #play #creativity #imagination #butterfly #color #fitfam #morethanagym #community #familystrong #familygym #gymfam

Putting in work on a beautiful Monday! Keep your chin up, chest out and happy pants on!!! Two part workout today....you ready?? #morethanagym #leggworkout #allthethings #strong #weightlifting #happypants

Sundays at LSS are bumpin!!! We have introduced an all new sparring schedule and its made this place even better than ever!!! Hours upon hours of rolling and kicking and punching.......and cleaning! We are so grateful for the abundance of great people, amazing attitudes, positive energy and skill in this community. We are eternally grateful for the coaches and @shavedbears_mma team who are selfless with their training and time they are willing to share with athletes of all... levels. Community with heart. And bass-assery!! #mma #sparring #kickboxing #martialarts #jiujitsu #bjj #boxing #sherwoodparkmartialarts #morethanagym #fightfamily #community #coachingteam #familygym #familystrong #familystrong #bebetter #alwayslearning

Some of the best people in the world and Im so lucky to call them my friends and coaches! Its been a while since we got to bring in our expert Physio, @stevieon , from @thebridge.fit @sherwoodparksportsphysio . Our coaches had the pleasure of spending some time this afternoon with Steve learning shoulder activations and stabilizer exercises to help us not only be better athletes ourselves, but more importantly, better coaches. Always learning, always growing.......we will... always strive to be better. Thank you, @stevieon ..... always so fun to learn from one of the best! #physiotherapy #bestphysio #physio #shoulders #strongshoulders #activation #injuryprevention #community #sherwoodpark #gymfam #coaches #bestcoaches #coachingteam #alwayslearning #neverstop #bebetter

Sunday morning HIIT Always so fun!!!!!! 10:30am Class is free to everyone! Its a party!!!!... Make sure you sign up before class (even though its a free class, AHS requires everyone to sign in)....easy peasy on our website!! Love seeing all the sweaty, happy faces......and the youth coming to be fit as well!! Thank you to everyone for always being so willing to help sanitize and mop and bleach after class!!! This is all of our home, love you all!! #hiit #hiitworkout #gymfam #gymfamily #familygym #morethanagym #community #gymchurch #sanity #family #fun #sherwoodpark #getfit #legworkout #coreworkout #shoulderworkout

Happy first week of Fall......it's truly that time of year now where we get to wear our lovely cardigans, toques, scarves and hot drinks! And where you start the day in a sweater and finish the day with a tank top. It's a lovely time of year! Here's our week of Metcon training: Monday - Part Sarah 3.0......part Shelley add on 1,000,007... Tuesday - why do 1 workout when you could do THREE? Wednesday - sumo deadlifts and a lil something-something Thursday - shoulders and accessories with a partner workout Friday - partner workout all the way! More things happening: Monday - 4:15pm ***new class***. CRAFTFIT ages 5-8 4:45pm ***new class***KIDS JIU JITSU ages 8-13 5:45pm adult Jiu Jitsu 7pm kickboxing/MMA Tuesday - 12pm Movement and Mobility (seniors) outdoors 6pm kickboxing/MMA Wednesday - ***new class*** 4:45pm kids Jiu Jitsu ages 8-13 5:45pm no Gi Jiu jitsu 7pm kickboxing/MMA Thursday - 12pm Movement and Mobility outdoors 6pm kickboxing/MMA Friday - 6pm kickboxing/MMA Saturday - 9am Open Gym Kickboxing 10 am Wrestling Sunday - 10:30am HIIT (free class) 3-4:30pm Non Competitive Women's Only MMA

Saturday morning silliness. A fun single dumbbell complex workout that was just right after a tough training week. Weekends are for filling your heart with all the things the busy week makes us forget about.......and donuts. #donuts #gymtime #gymfam #familygym #morethanagym #community #dumbbell #partnerworkout #getafterit #whyisdarinsweating

Happy Weekend, friends!!! So many great things happening this weekend, with beautiful Fall weather to enjoy!! Open Gym and Kickboxing this morning 9am! Wrestling 10am. FREE Hiit class Sunday morning 10:30am!... Sparring/rolling at 11am. Get out and move, enjoy the company of like minded folks and get outside it to a Farmers Market or something awesome!! Its a great weekend! #opengym #kickboxing #mma #martialarts #wrestling #weightlifting #hiit #weekend #donuts #sweat #community #positivity #friends #goodvibes #goals #stayontrack #morethanagym

Saturday Open Gym is brought to you by @destinationdoughnuts . Lol. I bought a few to try......Ill cut them in lil pieces and you can try them to make sure they arent poisonous......but only AFTER you work out. #saturday #donuts #forrealthistime #chips #goodvibes #gettinreadyforwinter

Everyones favorite job......removing ticks on the board!!! Happy Friday, friends.....its swell! #m #letterm #friday #morethanagym #community #6am #crossoff #marks #math #mathishard

Friday is brought to you by the letter M! Fridays are always awesome, challenging fun and a lil nuts!!!! See you there! #m #friday #theletterm #partnerworkout #morethanagym #community #fitfam #gymfam #gymfamily #familystrong #legsdontfailmenow #letdothis

Fun lil balance drill today for our Movement and Mobility class....practicing single leg balance while coordinating picking up the band from the ground and tossing it on the bench, single leg deadlift, returning band to ground. Beautiful day to be outside and moving!! We focus on:... Balance Mobility Strength Positive habits Lifestyle Friendship Support Community FUN!!!!!! Anyone welcome to join.....we have maintained the outdoor classes during the Covid time to accommodate the different comfort zones our members all have. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-1pm. Drop in is $5. Everyone is welcome!! #seniors #seniorsfitness #fitseniors #ageisjustanumber #befit #fitatanyage #positivity #movement #mobility #strength #longevity #lifestyle #community #morethanagym #familystrong #gymfamily #gymfam #fitness @compassionnetwork @yegseniorsproject @strathcocounty @rodfrank5465 @mckitrick_annie @sherwoodparkcompassionproject @senior_homecarebyangels @yegfitness @schwarzenegger @bettymwhite @theellenshow @movementfix @jordanwalkermla See more

Its an oh goodness, what just happened day. Classes at 9:30 and 5:30pm. Kickboxing/MMA at 6pm. Its...........something!... Thanks to the 6am crew for navigating our way through that one! #goodone #ohdear #ohgoodness #pukey #lovedit #weightlifting #dt See more

Kids Jiu Jitsu with coach @mitchclarkemma . This class is programmed specifically for ages 8-13 youth....to develop physical literacy, confidence, discipline, friendship, skills to build from, flexibility, balance, strength, coordination and most of all FUN. The kids have done amazing this week. Classes are Monday/Wednesday 4:45-5:30pm. With the strange vibes they are trying to navigate in school and life right now, its so great to offer them the consistency and discipline... of this great sport. Building strong and balanced youth is how we build strong and balanced adults. Great work.....lets keep building! #jiujitsu #bjj #kidsbjj #kidsjiujitsu #activekids #confidentkids #morethanagum #martialarts #kidsmma #shpkjiujitsu #respect #discipline #fun #friendship #youth @strathcocounty @localsherwoodpark #community #buildstrongkids #mentalhealth #antibullying #selfdefence See more

Such a good day when we get to work out together, prioritize our physical and mental health and get to see our gym family!!! Welcome back, @loucraft33 !! We missed you! #morethanagym #dudeclub #daytimedudeclub #weightlifting #kettlebell #community #mentalhealth #strong #fitness #gymfam

Today is a great day for squats.....well done 6am.....lots more chances to do awesome things today. Find one! #squats #beawesome #dogood #positivity #community #family #gymfam #morethanagym #strong #weightlifting #familystrong

Oh man, I hope this weather lasts for a long long time!!! Building experienced, strong humans....... Our seniors class outdoor workouts always end with coffee and community!!... What a perfect day for our outdoor Seniors class!!! Not your average seniors class........a seniors class thatll teach you what you ARE capable of, not what youve lost through the years! Movement and Mobility This is our class aimed at bringing a safe, smart and fun way to learn to be active, mobile and social for our senior population. We focus on: Balance Mobility Strength Positive habits Lifestyle Friendship Support Community FUN!!!!!! Anyone welcome to join.....we have maintained the outdoor classes during the Covid time to accommodate the different comfort zones our members all have. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-1pm. Drop in is $5. Woodbridge Farms Elementary School field! Everyone is welcome!! #seniors #seniorsfitness #fitseniors #ageisjustanumber #befit #fitatanyage #positivity #movement #mobility #strength #longevity #lifestyle #community #morethanagym #familystrong #gymfamily #gymfam #fitness @compassionnetwork @yegseniorsproject @strathcocounty @rodfrank5465 @mckitrick_annie @sherwoodparkcompassionproject @senior_homecarebyangels @yegfitness @schwarzenegger @bettymwhite @theellenshow @movementfix @jordanwalkermla

What an awesome crew today for Movement and Mobility.......might have made them really work for @destinationdoughnuts after the workout!!! Building experienced, strong humans....... Our seniors class workouts always end with coffee and community!!... Not your average seniors class........a seniors class thatll teach you what you ARE capable of, not what youve lost through the years! Movement and Mobility This is our class aimed at bringing a safe, smart and fun way to learn to be active, mobile and social for our senior population. We focus on: Balance Mobility Strength Positive habits Lifestyle Friendship Support Community FUN!!!!!! Anyone welcome to join.....we have maintained the outdoor classes during the Covid time to accommodate the different comfort zones our members all have. Every Tuesday and Thursday from 12-1pm. Drop in is $5. Everyone is welcome!! #seniors #seniorsfitness #fitseniors #ageisjustanumber #befit #fitatanyage #positivity #movement #mobility #strength #longevity #lifestyle #community #morethanagym #familystrong #gymfamily #gymfam #fitness @compassionnetwork @yegseniorsproject @strathcocounty @rodfrank5465 @mckitrick_annie @sherwoodparkcompassionproject @senior_homecarebyangels @yegfitness @schwarzenegger @bettymwhite @theellenshow @movementfix @jordanwalkermla

See how fun swinging things can be??? Todays workout tests your sprint-ability and some heavy swings!!! Always smiling. Always awesome. Always with a big hug.... Workouts not over til I get a hug - Greg. Man, I love the positivity and glitter!! #hugs #hugsarelife #smile #positivity #radiategoodness #loveyourlife #morethanagym #6am #fitness #community #familystrong #familygym #gymfam #bebetter

YGIG My favorite style. See you Tuesday for FUNNNNNNN! #ygig #partnerworkout #partnerwod #tuesday #deadlifts #morethanagym #gymtime #fun #gains #community #familystrong

These adorable little monkeys helped me kick off our first CRAFTFIT class at LSS. Started with 30 minutes of fitness, games, races and a workout. Finished with 30 minutes of building a Fall hedgehog and our own animals out of beautiful coloured leaves. Jade made a lovely lil giraffe out of her pretty leaves.... Looking for a fun and unique activity for your kids???? Monday CRAFTFIT 4:15-5:15pm Ages 5-8. Only $5 drop in to cover cost of supplies! Also Monday/Wednesday nights 4:45-5:30pm is older kids Jiu jitsu. Ages 8-13. See website for schedule and pricing!! #crafts #craftfit #jiujitsu #morethanagym #community #gymfam #activekids #arts #creativity #imagination #martialarts #bestgyminyeg #yegfitness #shpkfitness #familystrong

That schedule just keeps growing with new and exciting programs for the kids starting tonight as well! CRAFTFIT 4:15-5:15pm KIDS JIU JITSU 4:45-5:30pm Something for everyone! Make it a lifestyle thing.... Make us easy. Get your family together on this lifestyle! (Thanks for the new organized schedule, @therealmiller ) #morethanagym #bjj #jiujitsu #community #familygym #gymfamily #familystrong #gymfam #martialarts #crafts #metcon #kickboxing #boxing #mma #shpkmartialarts

This week marks the start of two new awesome programs for youth at Little Sweatshop!!! We have our Jiu Jitsu program starting for ages 8-13 Monday/Wednesday 4:45-5:30pm. As well as our Craftfit program for ages 5-8 Mondays 4:15-5:15pm. Truly something for everyone!!!!! Monday - shoulder accessories and more shoulder accessories... Tuesday - deadlifts and a partner grueller Wednesday - squats with a somewhat "shorter" metcon Thursday - floor press with a partner party Friday - Big 'ole partner workout....the way we love them. More things happening: Monday - 4:15pm ***new class***. CRAFTFIT ages 5-8 4:45pm ***new class***KIDS JIU JITSU ages 8-13 5:45pm adult Jiu Jitsu 7pm kickboxing/MMA Tuesday - 12pm Movement and Mobility (seniors) outdoors 6pm kickboxing/MMA Wednesday - ***new class*** 4:45pm kids Jiu Jitsu ages 8-13 5:45pm no Gi Jiu jitsu 7pm kickboxing/MMA Thursday - 12pm Movement and Mobility outdoors 6pm kickboxing/MMA Friday - 6pm kickboxing/MMA Saturday - 9am Open Gym Kickboxing 10 am Wrestling Sunday - 10:30am HIIT (free class) *****NEW CLASS: 3-4:30pm Non Competitive Women's Only MMA***********

We are so lucky to get to have these @esaready firefighter students in for some hands on training FINALLY. This group of students had started in the Spring and did all of their fitness online via Zoom with @coachthorne . Coming back for 4 in person sessions to take on the 6 events from the actual fire fitness test. Coaches Mike ( @medtalksinc ) and @spencerjebb gave them their first taste of what it takes to go through the gruelling physical portion of this exciting career. Always prepare for the most difficult, challenging pieces...the rest will be gravy! #beprepared #alwaysready #firefighter #yegfire #sherwoodparkfire #firefit #puke #drag #pull #climb @rodfrank5465 @strathcocounty #morethanagym #trainsmart

EXCITING NEWS!!!!!! Everyone has been asking about when the kids programs will be up and going. Here is our first kids program coming up! Kids Jiu Jitsu (no Gi)... Ages 8-13 years old Starts September 14th Mondays and Wednesdays 4:45-5:30pm This program will be based on the fundamentals for Jiu Jitsu, no experience required. $100/month if you don't have an LSS membership $50/month for those with a current LSS membership. Class sizes are limited to allow proper safety and distancing protocol as well as best learning from our incredible Coach @mitchclarkemma . We are so proud to have Mitch as part of our coaching team and look forward to seeing the kids build confidence, fitness and friendships together through this new program! Please help us get the word out by sharing.......the program will fill up quickly. Go onto our website at www.littlesweatshop.com to register. #jiujitsu #bjj #kidsbjj #kidsjiujitsu #martialarts #kidsmartialarts #mma #community #morethanagym #shpkmartialarts #activekids #confidence #selfdefence #beactive #trainsmart #friendship #kids #youth #strongkids #familystrong #familygym #gymfam

New class for littles starting this Monday!!! Mondays from 4:15-5:15pm! Ages 5-8 CRAFTFIT If you know me, you know Ive wanted to run this class for a long time....but having just started the plan, we had to shut down in the Spring.......so here we are!! 30 Minutes of moving, jumping, playing fitness games and age appropriate workouts.... 30 Minutes of creating, crafting, building and imagining. Drop ins are $5/class. Pre registration is required as we have a small class and keeping within AHS requirements for safety and cleaning. Come let your child get fit and creative. Crafts will be seasonally focused. I cant wait to create and move with the littles!! #crafts #create #sculpt #move #fitkids #kidsfitness #activekids #imagination #paint #build #draw #fitnessgames #mobility #morethanagym #community #lovethem #fun #sweat #familystrong #familygym #gymfamily #gymfam See more

Solid father-daughter kickboxing session with @iron_mike1989 this morning. @eric.fortier.391 and Trinity getting in some great skill training. Build confident and strong youth. Spend time with your kids. Find something you can share and love together!!!... #kickboxing #opengym #fatherdaughter #familystrong #gymfam #morethanagym #community #familygym #martialarts #bullyproof #confidence

What will Saturday open gym bring us??????? 9am show up and youll find out!!! Or come for kickboxing with @iron_mike1989 , same time!!!! Kick off the weekend like a beast!!... #dumbbells #deadlifts #donuts #coffee #community #morethanagym #gymfamily #gymfam #familystrong #metcon