November 2009 Member Highlight
Shirley Jones
This month we highlight one of our most welcomed members, “Shot Gun Shirley” aka, The Tottenham Terror. For the past 5 years, Shirley has been dedicated to her workout, it doesn’t matter if there is 5 feet of snow on the ground, if they are calling for a torrential downpour or if her girlfriends have called her in for a Richard Simons workout, Shirley is here. You’ll see her waiting no less than 15 minutes before class starts with her favourite track suit and sneakers to match.

Nothing gets in the way of her scheduled Thursday morning workout, other than if she is lured away by her hubby on a much deserved trip away. Shirley is always here with a smile on her face, eager to kick anyone’s butt who get’s between her and her training equipment.
This may not seem like much to you but if you check her ID and realize that she was born before the second world war ended (you do the research and the math)  we trust that you will see why we are recognizing her as the phenomenal woman that she is.
Shirley never gives up and never says “I can’t”. She brings a smile and a quiet inspiration to all that dare to workout beside her and reminds us all that “It is not the number of breaths that makes a LIFE, but the moments that take our breath away that make a LIFE” !
THANK YOU SHIRLEY !!!!

December 2009 MEMBER Highlight

Well this month it is fair to say that, “The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree”. This month we highlight the fruit of last month’s tree, (Shirley Jones's Highlight of the Month) daughter Lori (Jones) Malone.
Lori was discovered during a drive by recruiting session through Woodbridge 11 years ago when Lee-Anne observed her lifting boulders in front of her home in an effort to re-landscape the property, for the record, most would have used a bobcat for the boulders that Lori was lifting.

Upon discovery, Lee-Anne exclaimed, “Wow, you have awesome arms!”
“Yeah, yeah” Lori meekly agreed, “but my butt is not proportional to my body.”
In an effort to help, Lee-Anne retorted back, “I can help you with that.”
Despite the fact that Lori suffered a concussion the first time she sat on a stability ball in Lee-Anne’s first one-on-one training session in her garage, Lori still committed to coming a minimum of 4 times every week and transformed not only her outer appearance but the beautiful confidence that we have come to know and love today.
No matter how near or far, Lori has stalked Lee-Anne to each of the 5 training facilities she has opened and operated. She is probably one of the few people who can name each of these gym reincarnations.
Please take a moment to slap Lori on her proportional “hynie” in recognition of her & commitment and inspiration.
Wonderful job Lori, you truly exemplify what consistency and commitment can offer to well being and overall health & happiness.

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January 2010 Member Highlight
Meet Lynn & Mitch Piper…a couple that can’t be stopped!
During a dryland training session for her son, Lynn quietly inquired about a program for herself, Kickboxing. She attended a trial session and never looked back. Throughout her 5 years here she has participated in every single class Revive has offered. She has a love for “A Good Burn” and with her positive results oriented approach she has gained amazing results!
Now what about Mitch? How did he get started and how has training impacted his life?
Well along time ago, wife Lynn had an idea. In a clear devised plan Lynn had her daughter join Revive, knowing ultimately her schedule wouldn’t permit her to complete the year. Knowing her hubby so well, she knew Mitch would want to be sure the membership “fees” were not wasted and would take over the remaining half year contract. And history was created….it WORKED! Mitch took on the membership and never looked back. Not only is he in the second year but you might even see Mitch demonstrating a class to Shawn when Lee’s not aroundJ
We congratulate this fantastic couple who have completely grasped the meaning of a healthy physical lifestyle each participating in a minimum of 3 classes per week and pushing each other each step of the way to pursue a “Fitness Lifestyle”.
Way to go to this awesome couple!

Revive February 2010 Member Highlight

February we highlight a member who is so dedicated to working hard in the gym, that you might say she is “wonky like a BLUE JAY”.
(no one really knows what that means….please just smile and nod as if you do!)

Linda started coming to Revive with her husband. When he couldn’t keep up she brought her son along and he continues to train regularly.

Some of you may only know Linda by the incredible, awe inspiring sounds that you hear on the other side of the door when she is training. Sounds that have prompted many of us to say, “I’ll have what she is having!”

Linda is a dedicated member at Revive who works extremely hard and is always heard uttering an encouraging word….although some might say that being fluent in “trucker-eese” would help in deciphering what it is she means.

All kidding aside, Linda, we salute your dedication to making the world a better place with your commitment, passion and of course boundless generousity. Your uniqueness makes being trainers at Revive a pleasure! Ah Shucks!

Revive March 2010 Member Highlight

This month we celebrate a wonderful lady with a true passion for a Healthy Lifestyle, Teresa Figliomeni. She is an amazing mother of three boys ages 12, 15, 18 whom are all very active (inspired by their momJ).

Teresa has been working out all of her life, even when the kids were young and in school half days. Teresa would think nothing of fitting in a quick run during the limited hours she’d have to herself in the mornings.

Teresa has a passion for many forms of exercise and one of them is running. She has completed a variety of mini 10 kms challenges and her most proud accomplishment was the Toronto Marathon!

While living in Nobleton (prior to Bolton/Revive) Teresa trained with a Black Belt Kickboxing instructor in Kickboxing and Pilates for 5 years. She has always committed to a balance in her fitness regimen of muscle conditioning and cardio exercises as she is very aware that she must maintain her upper body strength to keep up with her lower body due to the running regimen.

As well, Teresa has committed to a Clean Eating Whole Food Diet and never eats white sugar or white flour. She loves to bake (AND we LOVE her baking as well!) and she makes everything with her homemade “Power Four”.

Teresa is an inspiration to all of those that that think they don’t have time for fitness or a healthy lifestyle. With a busy job, home life and family, Teresa always finds time for her training. For those that know her you would agree that you can see that she is a beautiful woman from the “inside out”!

She has the ability to laugh and smile no matter what the situation, even when she’s running a bit behind and she’s FLYING through the doors of Revive focused on not missing a single second of her work out!

From all of us at Revive, we congratulate her spirit and are thrilled to challenge her every step of the way through her fitness regimen.  What an inspiration you are Teresa, congratulations!