Lifestyle Chuck Kelly recognized during annual St. Clair College Alumni of Distinction Awards May 5, 2025 by Anthony Cozzetto Chuck Kelly, the President and CEO of MOVATI Athletic, along with five other St. Clair College alumni have been recognized for their local successes. The 32nd annual St. Clair College Alumni of Distinction Awards took place on Friday night to celebrate and honour the recipients who have industry experience ranging from the culinary arts to […] Read more » Chuck Kelly MOVATI
Fitness Lifestyle 5 Pilates Reformer Exercises To Enhance Your Golf Game April 8, 2025 by Anthony Cozzetto Why are Pilates exercises good for golfers? Golf and Pilates have a lot in common. Both require that your mind be connected to your body. Have you noticed how a tiny change in alignment can have a huge impact on your swing? Pilates will strengthen your mind-body connection and help you create good movement habits, […] Read more » Golf MOVATI Pilates Reformer
In Club Wellness Group Fitness – Restorative Yoga March 25, 2025 / March 31, 2025 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
Fitness Wellness How does exercise improve our mental health? March 23, 2025 / March 25, 2025 by rpadmin The fitness industry has for long focused on the physical benefits of consistent exercise, such as increased muscle mass, endurance, improved cardiovascular health and other metabolic effects. However, an often overlooked, but equally significant, area of improvement most regular gym-goers report is improved mental health. So, is this really the case and why does it […] Read more » Mental Health MOVATI
In Club Wellness Group Fitness – Yin & Hot Yin Yoga March 18, 2025 / April 16, 2025 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 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 In Club Cardio Exercises to Boost Heart Health and Stamina January 28, 2025 by Anthony Cozzetto In this modern age, maintaining cardiovascular health is more important than ever. One of the most effective ways to enhance cardiovascular health is through regular cardio exercises. What are Cardio Exercises? Cardio exercises, also known as cardiovascular exercises or aerobic exercises, are physical activities that increase the heart rate and promote the circulation of oxygenated blood throughout the […] Read more » Cardio Heart Health MOVATI Stamina
