Along with his wife and other fellow Limers, Norm trained for and participated in the 2014 Spartan Race and lost 30 lbs! His determination and amazing team spirit made him a great addition to the Lime Warrior Team. Way to go, Norm!

“… I have had some very stressful events in the past two years, and I feel that if I did not have zumba and music in my life I would be in a much worse place both mentally and physically. Zumba has given me some fun and certainly more agility. I (at my great age) can still lift and play with my grandchildren, ski and rollerblade. Thanks again Maggie and Gina for making fitness fun at Lime.”

Since she first came to our studio in April 2013, Marie-Lou has lost 110 lbs!!!
She has literally MELTED in front of us, coming regularly four times per week to participate in our classes. Today, she takes on any challenge we throw at her. Not only is she on Lime’s “Run or Dye” team again this year, but she’s also a Lime Warrior participating in the Spartan Race in June! You’re unbeatable, Marie-Lou!

“Le 2 juin 2014, je me suis assise dans mon jeep dans le stationnement du Lime car je m’étais inscrite au « Défi 21 jours ». J’ai pleuré, car, à la première approche, je suis très timide et me lancer dans l’inconnu, je n’aime pas ça! Aujourd’hui, 2 août, déjà 2 mois se sont écoulés et je vais faire ma 7ième classe de la semaine! Je suis en vacances et j’en profite pour me permette de faire les cours du matin aussi. Je suis passée de la sportive de manette de télé à une fille qui aime s’entraîner … non, qui ADORE s’entraîner, et c’est en grande partie grâce à vous tous! Vous êtes des personnes merveilleuses et faciles d’approche! Alors un gros merci à vous tous et spécialement à Maggie, Gina et mon conjoint qui m’encouragent!
Je suis tellement heureuse d’avoir fait le saut avec vous… une des meilleures décisions de ma vie! “

Josée started at Lime in April 2013 and has since gone from a size 14 to a size 4!!! In the past few months, she has participated in this year’s Ottawa Run or Dye and Spartan races with her fellow Limers. She also participated in the BADASS DASH. Furthermore, Josée is our Limer of the Month for the month of August 2014! Josée, you are unstoppable!

“At home I was tenuous with moving around while babywearing but Zumba® has helped me realize I can push those limits. Zumba® made me stronger and now babywearing is much easier!”

“Prior to the unforgiving Canadian winter, I became proactive in seeking out a fitness centre that I could go to during the freezing cold months. In the Ottawa/Gatineau region there is an amazing place called Lime Fitness which stands for Lifestyle Improvement Made Easy. Not only is the name perfect but so is the team that runs it. Maggie, Gina, Sylvie and Kelly are four incredible women who run this energizing business and practice what they preach by either running or attending the class right along with us. The positive energy that is constantly exchanged in each and every class is outstanding and contagious. Smiles, laughter, encouragement and support make it feel like a family having one big party! Their mission is simple, “To help you achieve your greater good so that you can live your life unlimited.” To me, that’s fantastic and was exactly what I was looking for, not to mention the music is very motivating and fun!” […]

Quand je me suis inscrite chez Lime, je me cherchais une activité pour moi…nouvellement maman d’une petite poupée qui pleurait beaucoup et qui dormait peu…très peu, j’avais vraiment besoin de prendre du temps pour moi…Tout comme plusieurs femmes après l’accouchement, j’avais besoin de reprendre contact avec moi-même. Redécouvrir qui j’étais et ce que j’aimais (autre qu’une maman qui aime ses enfants ;-). Dès ma première visite, où j’ai beaucoup sué, j’ai senti beaucoup d’authenticité de la part de Maggie et Gina. J’adore danser. Mais chez Lime, on fait notre cardio tout en ayant des tonnes de plaisir. ET surtout tout en étant soi-même. Jamais je ne me suis sentie jugée par nos merveilleuses ZIN ou par les autres membres. Je crois que ces deux valeurs promues par Maggie et Gina ont su me garder motivée, car cela fait près de 2 ans et demi que je vais chez Lime 2 fois par semaine et il m’est rarement arrivé de mettre mes autres obligations au devant de ce temps qui est rendu si précieux voir essentiel pour moi. Je pourrai vous parlez des livres perdues (youppie), des centimètres en moins, des muscles en plus, mais cela n’a pas d’importance. Lorsqu’on commence à vivre dans l’esprit du ”limestyle” on change…pas seulement physiquement mais mentalement aussi…L’essayer c’est l’adopter !

“Quelle belle surprise!!!! 🙂 Being chosen as “Limer of the Month” is very rewarding!!! I always look forward to attending the different classes…so much positive energy! It moves me a lot, both physically and mentally, and I am very appreciative of Maggie and Gina’s devotion to making fitness fun and challenging! All I can say is “WOW!” for Lime and thank you to all you Limers!”

“Quand on entre chez Lime, on sait tout de suite que ce ne sera pas un gym comme les autres. Il y règne une ambiance de plaisir, de solidarité, de paix, d’amitié. On y apprend bien sûr à apprivoiser notre corps, les mouvements, à tonifier nos muscles, mais surtout à adopter un mode de vie sain, à ne pas juger nos faiblesses, à reprendre confiance en soi, et c’est là le secret de Lime. Gina et Maggie forment un super duo. Elles transmettent leur humeur contagieuse et c’est un plaisir de s’entraîner avec elles. Que vous vouliez lâcher votre fou au Zumba, vous réénergiser avec le PiYo ou renforcer vos muscles grâce aux kettlebells, vous trouverez des cours qui vous conviendront et vous dépasserez vos limites. Vous ferez de belles rencontres, vous en apprendrez sur vous-mêmes et aller s’entraîner ne sera plus un effort. Du moins, ce fut mon expérience.J’ai appris à intégrer l’exercice dans mon quotidien et à adopter une mentalité positive et centrée sur le moment présent. Je dois beaucoup à Maggie et Gina et recommende à quiconque d’essayer un cours avec cette belle équipe.”

“I went looking for a local Zumba class last Fall and landed at Lime. As soon as I walked in, I knew it was for me. Spotlessly clean, welcoming and none of the nonsense of change rooms or showers. I can walk in, drop my bag, workout and be back home while my face is still red. Perfect, and most importantly, sustainable. Since then, I have come to love the studio, the two beautiful ladies who run it, and all my fellow Limers. As a 50+ woman, Lime has made my mid years feel like I am in my 20’s. In fact, I feel better now, after being a member for a year, than I did in my 20’s. I have lost close to 10 pounds and have shoulders that I couldn’t have imagined. There is just no way I could have accomplished what I have, working out alone in my basement. The encouragement at Lime makes me want to push further… be better.

Exercise is the fountain of youth. We can eat properly, get enough sleep… but unless we are working out regularly, our bodies are not improving.

Lime has become an important part of my life and I am very grateful.”

“Gina and Maggie, thank you for your motivation and unlimited support in my journey to achieve a healthier lifestyle. You are two highly dedicated individuals, you took the time to teach me a training regimen to strengthen my core even with my limitations because of a fractured disc on my lower spine. After working out with Lime I am seeing the results I am looking for, so far I’ve lost approximately 10 lbs and numerous inches while gaining muscle and stamina.

I can’t express my gratitude enough to you both for working with me through the sweat and at times the pain! You’re awesome!

When I first signed up with Lime, I never imagined I would be on my way to run my first Spartan race.
I’ve always been an active person. Before becoming a Limer, I was mostly running and doing yoga. But I needed something new to uplift my workouts. When I was introduced to Lime, I got hooked right away! Now I look forward to my evenings at Lime. Meeting up with training buddies for a Zumba party, a Kettlebell core workout, an insanely insane (but fun ya!) Insanity class or a not-so-relaxing PiYo or Piloxing choreography! What a treat!

For me, Lime is Life every time!

September 2015…. with a bad back and totally out of shape, I knew it was up to me to help myself rather than the doctor visits and drugs! I knew that I needed to get on with strengthening my back and core with the aid of an expert. After trying a couple of other places I found Lime Fitness and Gina and Maggie! I have not looked back since.
I wasn’t sure what to expect, but, from an initial assessment and discussion with Maggie, I felt comfortable and confident that this was what I needed. Exercises in PiYo and Bellyfit to strengthen my core, my lower back, and to increase flexibility, Kettlebells for strengthening my muscles and Zumba to improve endurance and cardio. Unlike an hour spent with a physiotherapist, I walk out of each session feeling energised and pain-free rather than beaten up!

I’m fitter, more flexible. Cardio is vastly improved. I can do so much more without feeling tired. I’m stronger, in better shape and my lower back has improved dramatically. I still have a way to go, but with the help of Maggie and Gina, I know I can do it! Lime Fitness, this was the single best thing I have done for myself! If you are reading this and thinking of joining…….do it! You will find two very professional instructors, a welcoming atmosphere and fun workouts! Give it a try…….what do you have to lose!

Bonjour, j’aimerais juste dire un mot sur mon expérience chez Lime!
Je suis une dame de 45 ans qui n’ai pas d’autre choix que de veiller à ma santé. Je suis chez Lime depuis leur ouverture en 2012. Maggie et Gina sont des professeures EXCEPTIONELLES!!! Je me suis toujours entraînée au gym depuis que j’étais jeune, mais je n’étais jamais motivée. Maintenant que je suis chez Lime, je veux toujours aller au studio! C’est une bonne groupe de femmes qui se motive à tous les cours: on chante, on danse, on crit et on a le sourire aux lèvres en tout temps car Maggie et Gina nous mettent en bonne humeur! On a bâtit une amitié très appréciée 🙂
Maintenant, je veux prendre 2 minutes pour dire MERCI pour tout ce que vous faites pour nous. Je vous adore et j’ai déjà hâte à demain pour aller faire mon cours!!! Merci Maggie et Gina!”