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April 13, 2020

Local Businesses Offering Virtual Ways To Get Inspired and Be Active

With local and pro leagues, clubs and facilities in shut-down mode, many of us are craving new ways to keep moving, learning, growing and connecting. We’re sharing local offerings so you can be active and support businesses in your own backyard and beyond. We’ll continue to post these lists regularly to keep you up to date on the latest and greatest. 

Know of other great offerings? Comment on this article and share! Be well, everyone. 

YMCA GTA - Free Facebook Live Classes for the Whole Family Every Day

The YMCA of Greater Toronto is offering free classes streaming on Facebook Live every day. Get the schedule and link to live streams from their FB page. From yoga to bootcamp, meditation and more there's something for all.

Kingsway Boxing - 👊 Defeat is Not an Option

You can lock them up... but you can’t hold them down! Check out Jennifer Huggins, Virgil Barrow and the incredible Team Kingsway Boxing Team as they come to your homes LIVE 7 days a week!

Use the fundamentals of boxing to get into the best shape of your life from the comfort of your own home! Jennifer Huggins and Virgil Barrow will be coming to you live from Kingsway Boxing Club with fun boxing drills packed into an effective 45 min workout for any age or fitness level! They’re also offering a range of other classes run bout our High-Performance Fitness Professionals.

All you need is enough space to drop into burpees and pushups! Maybe bring a water bottle if you decide you need a quick break.

Shop From Home Aurora - Aurora's Businesses that help you

From virtual fitness, dance, martial arts, pilates, and yoga classes to virtual physiotherapy and emergency chiropractic services there are loads of ways to keep moving and take care of your rehabilitation needs through this awesome website designed by the Aurora Chamber of Commerce, to support local Aurora businesses through COVID-19.

 

CrossFit Newmarket and Aurora Central - Virtual CrossFit WODs & Personal Accountability Coaches

Missing your high-intensity workouts and team community? This CrossFit box has shut its doors but not its business. They've amp'ed up their offering and their community is thriving. Check out some of the virtual services: 

1. Virtual CrossFit Zoom classes 

2. Specialty classes (yoga, stretching and more to come)

3. The Resilience Challenge (Build Immunity, Mindset & Fitness)

4. Equipment borrowing program

5. Interactive games to keep members engaged

6. Personalized coaching

 

Phyxable - Video Consultations with Physiotherapists & Chiropractors

Where to turn for your aches and pains while you're homebound? Fix your pain anytime, anywhere with one-on-one video consultation online with Canadian Physiotherapists and Chiropractors.

For any physiotherapists who are looking for work, we heard that Phyxable is looking to hire practitioners. Reach out to them directly to book a consultation or discuss possible job opportunities.

Nutritus - Organic, gluten-free, whole food meals delivered right to your doorstep

Nutritus is an organic, gluten-free meal delivery business in York region. They fully cook and prepare meals for busy families and individuals on the go and deliver them weekly. All of their meals have an emphasis on health benefits, and everything is made from scratch.

Love & Nudes - Wire-Free Bras and Panties For Every Skin Tone

"Super comfortable. Fits like a dream & matches my skin tone. Who could ask for more?" For those of us who love outer and underwear check out Love & Nudes. They developed a collection of modern intimates to compliment every woman's uniqueness - her skin tone. Featured on Dragon's Den, this brand is more than just fashion, its social movement connecting women and celebrating the beauty of difference. Check out the full palette of colours here. 

Xauxa - Delicious Organic Chocolate That Brings Smiles, and Sweetness to Your Indoor Days

We just couldn't resist sneaking this one in. After all, if you need to satisfy that sweet craving you may as well do it right!  We hope this delicious chocolate brings smiles and sweetness to your “indoor” days. Xauxa offers free shipping on all Canadian orders. They are organic, vegan, gluten- and dairy-free. They also use fair trade and ethical ingredients and have implemented a fully transparent supply chain. 

SeeWhatSheCanDo

Find, rate and review associations, local community offerings and businesses that will help you do your thing on our Athlete Advisor, your athletic business directory.  

Post your upcoming virtual event or group in our SWSCD Hub.  

Look for advice, stories, news and more on our Discover blog. Share your own story directly on our Discover blog or by using #seewhatshecando on social media and inspire others to get moving.

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