In Club Wellness Group Fitness – Restorative Yoga March 25, 2025 / March 10, 2026 by Anthony Cozzetto Restorative yoga is a restful practice that encourages you to slow down and open your body through passive stretching. Some restorative yoga classes have participants barely moving, holding only a few postures. Restorative yoga is a completely different experience than most other styles of yoga. Read on to learn more about restorative yoga, and why […] Read more » MOVATI MOVATI Yoga Restorative Yoga
In Club Wellness Group Fitness – Hot Hatha & Hatha Yoga March 20, 2025 / March 16, 2026 by Anthony Cozzetto Hatha yoga is a foundational style emphasizing physical postures (asanas), breath control (pranayama), and meditation, while Hot Hatha is a variation of Hatha yoga practiced in a heated environment, typically around 38-42 degrees, often with a more dynamic routine. Hot Hatha Class Category: Yoga Studio: Hot Studio Class Length: 60 Minutes Hot Yoga uses heat […] Read more » Hot Hatha MOVATI Yoga
In Club Wellness Group Fitness – Yin & Hot Yin Yoga March 18, 2025 / March 16, 2026 by Anthony Cozzetto Yin yoga is a style of yoga that focuses on holding poses for longer periods (3-5 minutes or more), targeting the deeper connective tissues, fascia, ligaments, joints, and bone. Hot Yin yoga combines the principles of Yin yoga, focusing on holding poses for extended periods to release deep tissues, with the practice of yoga in […] Read more » Hot Yin Yoga MOVATI MOVATI Yoga Yin Yoga
In Club Lifestyle MOVATI Athletic’s Jessica Chiarello Wins Ottawa’s Favourite Fitness Influencer & Fitness Instructor March 16, 2025 / March 19, 2025 by Anthony Cozzetto MOVATI Athletic is proud to announce that Jessica Chiarello, a Level 5 Performance Coach and Pilates Reformer instructor from our Barrhaven Club, has won Ottawa’s Faces Magazine Favourite Fitness Influencer awards. Presented by Mattamy Homes, the 2025 Ottawa Awards is the city’s largest people’s choice awards, recognizing excellence across more than 300 categories of businesses […] Read more » Award Favourite Fitness Influencer Favourite Fitness Instructor MOVATI Ottawa Awards
Nutrition Overnight Oats February 27, 2025 / March 16, 2026 by Anthony Cozzetto Mornings can be hectic, but a delicious and nutritious breakfast doesn’t have to be complicated. Overnight oats are the ultimate meal-prep hack—wholesome, satisfying, and ready to grab straight from the fridge. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a creamy, flavor-packed breakfast that keeps you fueled for the day ahead. Whether you prefer […] Read more » Healthy Recipe MOVATI MOVATI Nutrition
Wellness MOVATI ATHLETIC PERFORMANCE STRETCH February 26, 2025 / March 4, 2025 by Anthony Cozzetto Unlock Your Full Potential with Performance Stretch Formerly known as Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST), Performance Stretch can help you move better, recover faster and perform stronger. Recent research highlights the benefits of Performance Stretch in improving flexibility, mobility, and recovery. Unlike traditional stretching, it targets both muscles and fascia—the connective tissue that supports movement—allowing for deeper, […] Read more » MOVATI Performance Stretch
Lifestyle Celebrating International Women’s Day at MOVATI Athletic: An Interview with the Women of MOVATI February 25, 2025 / March 3, 2025 by Anthony Cozzetto International Women’s Day (IWD) is a global celebration of women’s social, economic, and cultural achievements. At MOVATI Athletic, we are proud to recognize the women who inspire and lead within our communities. Join us as we share the stories of three incredible women who shape the future of MOVATI Athletic every day. Rae Yorke […] Read more » International Women’s Day MOVATI
Fitness Nutrition The Facts on Fasted Workouts February 24, 2025 / March 16, 2026 by Anthony Cozzetto Pros and Cons of Weight Training on an Empty Stomach Is it possible to exercise while fasting? This is a common question for those who fast during Ramadan and abstain from eating and drinking between sunrise and sunset each day. Commonly, we believe that food gives us energy and therefore it will be difficult to […] Read more » Fasted Fasted Workouts MOVATI Nutrition
Fitness Lifestyle Wellness Tips for Preparing Your Body for Spring Sports February 22, 2025 / February 25, 2025 by Anthony Cozzetto Spring is just around the corner, and for many athletes, that means it’s time to gear up for spring sports. Whether you’re a seasoned athlete or new to the game, it’s crucial to prepare your body for the demands of the upcoming season. Our Performance Coaches will help you explore the importance of preparing your […] Read more »
Nutrition Gourmet Mushroom Risotto January 29, 2025 / March 16, 2026 by Anthony Cozzetto 6 Servings 45 Minutes Ingredients 2 cups Baby Bella (crimini) mushrooms, sliced 1 clove garlic, diced 2 cups arborio rice 1 tsp olive oil 3 tsp butter 2 shallots, minced 1 cup white wine 8 cups fat free vegetable stock or broth, or chicken stock kosher salt and pepper 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 4 […] Read more » Gourmet MOVATI Nutrition Mushroom Risotto
