Using fitness to achieve good mental health has long made sense to Corbin Bednarik.
A Greater Victoria-based clinical exercise physiologist and kinesiologist with experience in chronic disease management and rehabilitation, he has seen firsthand how oneB次元官网网址檚 physical state can affect their mental and emotional state.
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Mental illness prevalent in society
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Crowdfunding campaign shaping the program
If you like the idea of using exercise to boost your overall well-being, you can help get this unique program to the next level. Aon indiegogo.com is raising money to help create the videos that will become a key part of the program. Campaign backers receive a discount on memberships when Elate Fitness goes live this summer, and special discounts on future offerings.
Experienced team on board
As the idea for Elate Fitness developed, Corbin . He brought on board childhood friend Rosie Hourigan, who herself has battled depression with exercise and therapy; and SydneyB次元官网网址檚 good friend Rebecca Vale, a personal trainer and kinesiologist with a keen interest in the mind-body connection. Their personal experiences and interests give them unique perspectives that will help members achieve their goals, Corbin says.
Rosie is in Member Support, while Rebecca serves as Personalized Programs Mentor. Given the current state of mass isolation and challenges with staying socially connected, the mentoring and encouragement built into Elate FitnessB次元官网网址� programs will be particularly important, Corbin says.
You can find more information about Elate Fitness programs by visiting or the indiegogo page, or by emailing Corbin at info@elatefitness.ca. Keep up with their latest news on or .