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      <image:title>Trainer Bios - Karin Ingham</image:title>
      <image:caption>Fitness has always been a part of Karin Ingham’s life, along with travel and enjoying people. She has developed a solid foundation of experience and knowledge through a 20 year career in the fitness industry. Karin has been a familiar part of the Valley Health and Fitness team since 1999, teaching a variety of group fitness classes, strength training programs and personal training. Karin continues to explore new avenues of fitness staying fresh with continued education courses throughout the year. She enjoys recreational and some competitive fitness outside the gym in kayaking, rowing, skiing, biking, dragon boating and running. Certifications and education include: BCRPA Fitness Theory BCRPA Group Fitness BCRPA Weight Training BCRPA Third Age Keiser Indoor Cycling Instructor Yoga Exercise Spinning 101 Mat Pilates Leader 1 Can-Fit-Pro Personal Training Specialist Bender Ball Total Body Conditioning CPR/First Aid/AED</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Trainer Bios - Rachel Dean</image:title>
      <image:caption>Rachel is a Registered Kinesiologist with the BC Association of Kinesiologists (BACK). She has 4 years experience working in the rehabilitation field providing exercise therapy for WCB and ICBC clients. She has worked extensively with clients with lower back, shoulder, thoracic and ankle injuries. Rachel also specializes in working with older adults providing fall prevention and chronic disease management programs. She enjoys working with beginner exercisers, as well as athletes, and she is a certified pre and post natal instructor. If you are overcoming an injury and/or looking for a fun, fresh and effective workout routine please contact Rachel today! Certifications and education include: BA Kinesiology MSc Kinesiology with Gerontology Registered Kinesiologist Can-Fit-Pro Personal Training Specialist Can-Fit-Pro Fitness Instructor Specialist Level C National Coaching Certification Keiser Indoor Cycling Fit4Two Pre/Post Natal Fitness Instructor CPR/First Aid/AED</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Trainer Bios - Joel Verbruggen</image:title>
      <image:caption>Joel started weight training in 1993 as a hobby and today he continues to train every day with enthusiasm and passion. He is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and specializes in sport specific training, strength training and plyometric exercise routines. He enjoys varying routines of strength and bodybuilding training throughout the year and competed in the Sandra Wickham Fall Classic in 2006, placing third. Joel also enjoys cooking and experimenting with a wide variety of healthy recipes, always looking to find that tasty but healthy meal. Certifications and education include: MPH Lakehead University National Strength and Conditioning Association Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist CPR/First Aid/AED</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Trainer Bios - Jennifer Manson</image:title>
      <image:caption>Jennifer has been active in the fitness industry since 2002. She has completed various certificates through the YMCA fitness curriculum as well as Personal Training Specialist with CanFitPro. She works hard to help her clients achieve their exercise goals and enjoys seeing the boost in self esteem and confidence that comes along with it. Jennifer specializes in training for all ages, including kids. Jennifer enjoys hiking, boxing, kickboxing, volleyball and rock climbing in her spare time. Certifications and education include: CanFitPro Personal Training Specialist YMCA Basic Theory YMCA Individual Conditioning YMCA Personal Fitness Training SoulFusion Instructor Training TRX Qualified - Suspension Training Certificate PiYo Live Instructor Training CPR/First Aid/AED</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Trainer Bios - Maddy Williams</image:title>
      <image:caption>Maddy grew up surrounded by fitness and dance  instructors, helping her develop a love for movement at a young age. She enjoys outdoor activities such as hiking, water sports and snowboarding. Maddy started weight training in 2017, and she is here in the gym multiple days a week working on her own fitness goals. In 2022 she completed her personal training certification and has recently become a nutrition coach. She is looking forward to guiding you in the right direction when it comes to making healthy food choices and she is excited to help you feel confident and strong in the gym, as well as in yourself. Certifications and education include: NASM Certified Personal Trainer NASM Certified Nutrition Coach CPR/First Aid/AED</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Trainer Bios - Emily Verbruggen</image:title>
      <image:caption>Emily developed a love for sport, fitness and nutrition at an early age. Turning her passion for healthy living into a career, she has been part of the Valley Health and Fitness team since 2007. You will currently find her instructing group fitness classes including Cycle Fit, Fit Camp, and HIIT, as well as group training and individual personal training. Emily believes a fit and healthy lifestyle is achievable for anyone. She particularly enjoys helping beginners feel comfortable in the gym setting as well as providing guidance for making healthy eating fun and accessible. Emily will provide you with the tools needed to kick start life changes, shake up your current routine and reach your goals, whatever they may be. Certifications and education include: BS University of Victoria CanFitPro Personal Training Specialist CanFitPro Active Aging (50+) Certificate Clean Eating Foundations certificate Clean Eating for Wellness certificate CPR/First Aid/AED</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Trainer Bios - Leah has been active in the fitness industry since 2013, helping many people of all ages and fitness levels accomplish their fitness and nutrition goals. She has taught and continues to teach many different classes including seniors fit, bootcamp and circuit training as well as small group personal training and one on one training. Whatever your goals might be, Leah will offer you the knowledge, motivation and support you need to succeed with fun, safe, result driven programs and training. Beyond just movement Leah can also help you focus on full body wellness by creating a nutritional guidance plan to meet you needs. Whether it be losing fat, gaining muscle and weight, or just finding balance in your nutrition. Certifications and education include: BCRPA Personal Training Certificate BCRPA Group Fitness Certificate BCRPA Weight Training Certificate BCRPA Fitness Theory Certificate Older Adult Fitness Certificate Nutrition &amp; the Athlete Certificate Balance &amp; Chair Certificate Fabulous Fat Burning Certificate Stress Management &amp; Relaxation Techniques Certificate Multi Joint Compound/Shoulder Anatomy Certificate CPR/First Aid/AED</image:title>
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      <image:title>Class Info - Barre-Yoga Fusion</image:title>
      <image:caption>Come for a A dynamic music driven workout that blends ballet inspired movement with strength and core training. Expect pulses, holds and high rep sequences that sculpt and strengthen your legs, glutes, core and upper body, while keeping impact low.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Flow Yoga (all levels) With Karin Ingham Start your week with a Vinyasa styled class inspired to refresh, renew and restore. Join Karin for a dynamic and balanced class that connects breath and movement into flowing sequences of postures. Modifications and adjustments as well as safety and alignment are offered so beginner through intermediate students feel safe, supported and challenged. Each class is designed with attention to detail, sequencing, breath and music; all to inspire student’s full potential, inner awareness and self discovery.</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Pilates Plus With Karin Ingham This class has a strong focus on core conditioning using balls, weights and resistance equipment. Designed to lengthen and strengthen muscles and maximize functional stability. Challenge the body not the brain.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Class Info - SlowFlow Yoga</image:title>
      <image:caption>Using proper breathing and alignment, this gentle but challenging evening class is both energizing and relaxing, and a perfect way to wind down. Experience the long term benefits of improved balance, strength and posture, along with better focus and increased stamina. Experienced yoga practitioners and beginners are warmly welcomed to this non-competitive all levels class.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Class Info - Total Body Strength</image:title>
      <image:caption>Vin/Yin Yoga (all levels) With Connie Hoshizaki Come out Sunday mornings for Vin/Yin Yoga, a complimentary practice of active warming and passive cooling or flow and hold. This dynamic class will flow from one posture to another using conscious coordinated breath as a guide to build heat, increase metabolism and strength as well as reduce anxiety, stress and depression. Also incorporating a Yin-like time of passive “hold” to cool, increase flexibility, focus and clarity.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Class Info - Zumba</image:title>
      <image:caption>The Zumba program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy to follow moves to create a one of a kind fitness program that will blow you away!</image:caption>
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      <image:caption>Cycle Fit With Emily Verbruggen, Rachel Dean-Zuback, Christine Switzer, Jennifer Lines, Anna De Hoop and Jaclyn Kilkenny. Cycle Fit is an indoor cycling class with the instructor guiding you through an incredible ride! Every class is a little bit different, but one of the great things about this class is it is adaptable to your fitness level. Listen to your own body and adjust the resistance accordingly.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Class Info - Expresso Pump</image:title>
      <image:caption>A fast paced workout designed to help you get lean, toned and fit. This 45 minute class will fly by as we work with hand held weights, weight bars and other equipment when possible. Join us as we work toward increased muscle endurance, body definition, functional flexibility and a healthier heart!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Class Info - Pilates</image:title>
      <image:caption>Gain improved body awareness, learn to link your breath to movement, strengthen your core, increase your coordination, improve your balance and tone your body!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Class Info - Somatics</image:title>
      <image:caption>Pilates with Connie, Karin and Skye Gain improved body awareness, learn to link your breath to movement, strengthen your core, increase your coordination, improve your balance and tone your body!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Class Info - Yin Yoga</image:title>
      <image:caption>In our daily lives, most of us live in a state of Yang or constant activity. Over time this can lead to anxiety, high blood pressure and insomnia. Yin is the complimentary energy of stillness. This practice of turning inward and surrendering to a passive stretch, can help unwind tension and free your fascia. Having these energies balanced encourages a profound state of well being over time. This class begins with breath awareness and gentle moves. Passive holds increase throughout the class, allowing a sense of peace and tranquility to settle within. All levels warmly welcomed!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Class Info - Pilates Sculpt</image:title>
      <image:caption>Gain improved body awareness and confidence, strengthen your core, increase your coordination, improve your balance and sculpt your body! Class is 45 minutes in length followed by a 15 minute stretch.</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Class Info - Chair Strength &amp; Yoga Fusion</image:title>
      <image:caption>A combination of mindful breathing, simple yoga poses and strengthening exercises all while using a chair for support. Designed to increase body awareness, reduce stress and lead to an overall physical and mental ease of being. All levels welcome!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Class Info - Creative Slow Flow Yoga</image:title>
      <image:caption>Open to all, this slow flow yoga class coordinates movement with breath while addressing participant’s challenges and limitations. A friendly, playful, warming practice to energize and relax. Join in the play to brighten your day!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Class Info - Pilates Plus</image:title>
      <image:caption>Zumba With Roslyn Pringle The Zumba program fuses hypnotic Latin rhythms and easy-to-follow moves to create a one-of-a-kind fitness program that will blow you away. Our goal is simple: We want you to want to work out, to love working out, to get hooked. Zumba Fanatics achieve long-term benefits while experiencing an absolute blast in one exciting hour of calorie-burning, body-energizing, awe-inspiring movements meant to engage and captivate for life! The routines feature interval training sessions where fast and slow rhythms and resistance training are combined to tone and sculpt your body while burning fat. Add some Latin flavor and international zest into the mix and you've got a Zumba class!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Class Info - Total Body Circuit</image:title>
      <image:caption>Expect variety, efficiency and maximum calorie burn. We combine strength and muscle endurance, functional training, core and stretching; you get it all!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Class Info - Weekend Warriors Hatha Flow Yoga</image:title>
      <image:caption>This class is an all levels class in a flow style, with a different focus changing each week that will give you a chance to deepen and develop your practice, while building incredible strength, stamina and flexibility. Expect to feel energized, inspired and focused for the weekend. If you’re curious or nervous, don’t be shy-give it a try!</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Class Info - SomaYin</image:title>
      <image:caption>This class combines gentle Somatic movement with the quiet practice of Yin yoga. A relaxing practice that eases tension and restores balance. All levels welcome.</image:caption>
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    <lastmod>2025-09-18</lastmod>
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    <loc>https://www.valleyhealthandfitness.ca/tanning</loc>
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    <loc>https://www.valleyhealthandfitness.ca/infrared-sauna</loc>
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      <image:title>Infrared Sauna</image:title>
      <image:caption>The infrared sauna is a service we include in all of our membership packages! We currently do 25 minute appointment blocks throughout the day and booking can be done online, by phone or in person. Book a session today! Health Benefits: Detoxification Relaxation Pain Relief Weight Loss Boost Immune System Lower Blood Pressure Improve Circulation Skin Purification</image:caption>
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      <image:title>Supplement Centre</image:title>
      <image:caption>Valley Health and Fitness offers a wide variety of nutritional, performance and recovery supplements. Whey Protein, Beef Protein, Vegan Protein, Mass Gainer, Pre-Workout, Post-Workout and Recovery, Vitamins, Weight Loss as well as Protein Bars and Drinks.</image:caption>
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