Body Balance Fitness & Massage
Owned & Operated by:
Sandi Knox & Sheldon Gephter
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Before & after pictures of Eric Payment & his story...
I've had back problems since I was 15...pain while walking, muscle spasms, it hurt to laugh, cough & I would hope and pray that I woudn't sneeze. While going to college, I would on a regular basis have to arrive late because I physically couldn't get out of bed. I would have to spend a few hours waiting for my muscles to warm up enough so that they wouldn't go into spasms while I rode the bus. I took little steps, walked very slow, could not reach below my knees. I was in constant pain and I gained a lot of weight. I was getting constant massage and chiropractic treatments which helped a lot but wouldn't last for more than a few days. I graduated college to become a Registered Massage Therapist so I could help people like me. That's when I got hired at Body Balance.
Sandi would say "why not try fitness? do a few classes!" I could shed some of my extra pounds and it might be easier on my back and maybe get some more mobility in my body. I thought she was nuts! After a few months of nudging I started with one class a week (cardio sculpt). Sandi modified everything for me so that I could do it with the class. I would do all of my ab exercises standing along with stretching (I could not lay on the floor); all of the high impact moves were lessened to save my poor back. After a few months I added a yoga class for more mobility, which was heavily modified with a chair. Later I added another class (cardio-box/sculpt) and also a boot camp class.
Then in 2010, finally my doctors had figured out that my spine and ribs had fused awhile ago from a disease called Ankylosing Spondylitis, which is a disease that turns the soft tissues of your axial skeleton into bone. Best case scenario I would stay like I was, worst case..... it would degenerate and I would have to stop working and working out. Sandi was determined to keep me positive and working out as long as I was physically able and my doctors said it was ok.
At my heaviest I was 260 lbs, I am now 200 lbs. I am slimmer, in shape, I only modify a few of my exercises, I do 4 fitness classes a week, I do most of the exercises that my peers do in in the classes, I have more enregy!!! None of this was easy..... most people are lucky to get this kind of support from their families, let alone from where you work. I can walk without pain but I barely notice now....because now I can RUN!:) Eric Payment, Participant/Registered Massage Therapist - BODY BALANCE
Before & After Pictures of Marsha Kitzul:
Marsha Kitzul was getting ready to get married....and wanted to lose those last 10 POUNDS! We helped her do that and more! Marsha lost a total of 11 pounds & 5.5 inches doing Boot Camp classes! Great Job Marsha...hard work pays off!:)
You can see Marsha's video testimonial & hear her personal experience on the Body Balance Boot Camp Workout DVD on sale now!!!
Before & After Pictures of Toni Rondinone:
Toni Rondinone says when she first started classes....she coudn't do a crunch or a pushup! Now she has worked her way up to 3 classes/week (cardio-box & boot camps) & joins us at Fitness Events and has participated in our Boot Camp Workout DVD!
You can see Toni's video testimonial & hear her personal story on the Body Balance Boot Camp Workout DVD on sale now!!!
Before & After Pictures of Sandi Knox & Sheldon Gephter (owners / operators of Body Balance)
We made a Lifestyle Change & so has our Clients!!! Together we strive forward:)
"BIG NEWS"!!! BODY BALANCE HAS JUST RELEASED A 3RD WORKOUT DVD!!! BOOT CAMP WITH SANDI KNOX IS NOW AVAILABLE!!! PURCHASE IN PERSON OR ONLINE $19.99 +gst. GO TO OUR "STORE" PAGE. Boot Camp With Sandi Knox DVD includes: 3 Total Body Workouts - 20 mins each. Interval - cardio, resistance, & abs, Levels 1, 2, & 3. Total 60 mins! TOTAL BODY MELTDOWN!!! Sandi's last 2 workout DVD's flew off the shelves!!! Her classes are always "FULL"!!! Now you can workout with Sandi in your own home for only $19.99 (+gst).
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*CHECK IT OUT** - BODY BALANCE WAS VOLUNTEERING AT THE RED RIVER EX ON OPENING DAY - FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2011 - DEMO OF CARDIO-BOX!!!
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HAPPY DAYS ON HENDERSON EVENT - SATURDAY, JUNE 12, 2010.
BODY BALANCE TEAM PROVIDING MASSAGE THERAPY & ZUMBA DEMO!
Body Balance volunteering at the Riverview Health Centre - 12 Annual Cycle on Life Event June 6, 2010
WINGS OF HOPE WALK - Amanda (Zumba Instructor) of Body Balance provided the warm-up for the event!
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Riverview Health Centre Cycle on Life Event Sunday, June 7, 2009. The warm-up & stretches for cyclists (approx. 100) were provided by Body Balance! Also, massages were provided by Body Balance! SEE VIDEOS BELOW
Warm-Up Video Massage Therapy Video
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***BODY BALANCE ON BREAKFAST TELEVISION***
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February is Heart Month! Sandi Knox from Body Balance was on Breakfast Television February 25, 2009. Sandi demonstrated some stretches that are key before & after you begin any cardio workout. She also shared how to find & take your pulse as well as explaining "target heart rate" or the rate that your heart should be beating at in order to give your heart a good workout!
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Canadian Fitness Professionals 
National Exercise & Sports Trainers Association 
National Fitness Leadership Alliance 
Art Classes For Children 
American Council on Exercise
