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HealthRex Does Chest Press: When Getting on the Floor Doesn't Work for Your Body 🦖 Aug 21, 2026

A dumbbell chest press is often demonstrated lying on your back.

But what if getting down onto the floor—or back up again—doesn't work well for your body?

HealthRex has encountered exactly that problem. 🦖

With a large T. rex body, tiny arms and a couple of dumbbells, a traditional floor chest pre...

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How-to: Dumbbell Chest Press - A Beginner-Friendly Floor Variation Aug 20, 2026

How do you do a dumbbell chest press with good form?

The chest press is a simple, effective way to build upper-body strength—and you don't necessarily need a weight bench to do it.

In today's How-To, I'm demonstrating a dumbbell floor chest press, which lets you practise the pressing movement whil...

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North Dundas Yoga, Pilates & Fitness Schedule August 17 - 23, 2026 Aug 16, 2026
This week at the studio:
When things look dark, it's important to remember that life will get bright again.

This week's reminder is simple:
Look for the good in the challenges.
Finding gratitude for the smallest things in your yoga, Pilates, and BodyWise fitness classes will help y...
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North Dundas Yoga, Pilates & Fitness Classes August 10 - 16, 2026 Aug 09, 2026
This week at the studio:
Your productivity doesn't define your value as a person.
 
This week's reminder is simple:
You are worthy.
You don't need to earn your rest or activity. Making time for yourself each week for yoga, fitness, Pilates, or simple breathing practices ma...
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North Dundas Yoga, Pilates & Fitness Schedule August 3 - 9, 2026 Aug 02, 2026
This week at the studio:
Doing more is great, but doing less can be better.

This week's reminder is simple:
Sometimes progress looks like stillness.
Learning to find the stillness in your yoga, Pilates and BodyWise fitness classes helps you see your strengths as you balance your ne...
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North Dundas Yoga, Pilates & Fitness Schedule | July 27 - August 2, 2026 Jul 26, 2026
This week at the studio:
Bigger, newer and shinier is enticing, but not always what we need.

This week's reminder is simple:
Newer isn't always better!
Practicing similar postures and movements in yoga, fitness, Pilates, and daily life can lead to serious progress.
 
Here's wha...
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North Dundas Yoga, Pilates & Fitness Classes July 20–26, 2026 Jul 19, 2026
This week at the studio:
It's okay if things don't turn out exactly as we want them to sometimes.
 
This week's reminder is simple:
Practice makes progress.
Making time for yourself each week for yoga, fitness, Pilates or simple breathing practices makes a world of differe...
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North Dundas Yoga, Pilates & Fitness Classes July 13–19, 2026 Jul 12, 2026
This week at the studio:
Summer can throw routines off—and that's okay.
 
This week's reminder is simple:
Small actions add up.
Whether it's one yoga class, one strength workout, or simply taking an hour to yourself, you're still moving forward.
 
Here's what's ...
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Tuesday 45-Minute Barre/Pilates-Blend LIVE at 7:45 AM! Sep 25, 2023

Try Barre/Pilates blend fitness for FREE with your 7-day risk-free trial at www.HealthGirl.ca/join as part of your AnyTime Studio membership 😀

This week you'll use a chair and a LIGHT weight (or a water bottle or even a can of beans!) to help support your progress as you strengthen from the tips of...

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