It’s with a great deal of pride we take some time to shine light on one of our dedicated Fit For Function members, Celine Krips!
Celine joined our Fit For Function crew looking to improve her quality of life as she noticed some day-to-day abilities starting to slip away. With motivation to be able to care for her husband, she inquired about our class.
Big Changes
With just over a year of attending, Celine has noticed big changes in her life:
“My life has become easier.
I am able to do more with less pain.
My mobility improvement has made grocery shopping and going to appointments easier.
My improved strength has made it easier to carry in groceries and help my husband.
Stairs are easier and I find my balance has improved when I’m walking around.”
It wasn’t without a little hesitation that Celine joined Fit for Function.
Like many, Celine was unsure of the process at first. With her two daughters’ support and prompting, It was through the FREE INTRO session with Coach Jenna that she ultimately decided to trial a class. It started with a simple conversation about Celine’s life, her goals, her restrictions and her worries. Celine was invited to sit in on a class, join in movements that aligned with her physical needs, and allowed her to be informed about what to expect from her membership!
It made her decision an easy one!
“I was getting more limited in what I could do, and enjoy. I had heard good things about Fit for Function and a free try-out convinced me.”
The rest, we call success!
Celine quickly became a fixture in the 3:30 p.m. Fit for Function class, giving each workout the greatest effort she had to offer!
With plenty of physical wins to show for her dedication like, conquering a hesitation around ring rows where you pull your body up towards the rings as shown below (she recently hit a new personal record of 10 in a row!), to improved balance in step-ups, Celine continues to gain confidence each time she walks in the door.
It’s not always the physical improvements that provide the most benefit however, and Celine is the first to mention what a positive impact Fit for Function has made in the other aspects of her life:
“My biggest win has probably been my mental state. Going out twice a week to do something positive and be active with a great group of people gives me a real life.
I feel more in control of the aging process and have more to give to my husband’s care.
I feel safer.
My mental health has improved – I am doing something positive to improve my life.”
Continued wellness throughout the many stages of life CAN and SHOULD be accessible, as a foundational support system of improved living and community! Celine will be the first to sing praises about her experience, and encourage others to consider adding a wellness routine in their own life:
“ Anyone who is thinking of joining should seriously consider it, no matter what shape they are in.
Jenna is so good at modifying the activities to your ability level and the feeling of improvement is really worth the effort.
We are so lucky to have this available in our area. “
We couldn’t have put it better ourselves.
What is Fit For Function?
Fit for Function has quickly become one of the shining stars in the group classes offered here at Fitness Lair, as our Head Coach, Jenna Polreis, continues to change lives with a focus on movement targeted towards a better quality of life, longevity and everyday wellness!
This class began with the intention of creating a safe space that offered movement and exercise to a variety of individuals that was accessible to a broad range of limitations, like (but not limited to) M.S., Parkinson’s, Age-related mobility issues, post-stroke rehabilitation, and those looking to build strength to assist in daily activities.
- The goal was simple:
- accessible,
- scalable,
- thoughtful movement,
- paired with community and
- the genuine goal of improved well-being.
With her years of physiotherapy experience and passion for helping people improve their quality of life: The success stories Fit For Function turns out every week is no surprise!
Are you ready to start your own wellness journey, and looking for support? Or maybe you know someone with a similar story to Celine?
We can help! Reach out to start the conversation HERE!
