Edmonton Health and Fitness

Urban Body Clinic’s team of medical aestheticians uses cutting-edge technology to prove that creating beauty can be both an art and a science. Their laser treatments range from Zerona body contouring, which targets fat deposits with low-level beams, to laser hair removal, which eradicates unwanted stubble with swift flashes of energy. IPL photorejuvenation and fractional skin resurfacing harness the same light-based technologies, and microdermabrasion and six different facials use hands-on techniques to help slow the aging process or minimize redness, much like ceasing to wear a T-shirt emblazoned with your ninth-grade picture. Their arsenal of high-end beauty products— such as skincare solutions from CosMedics and self tanner from St. Tropez—help patrons maintain their glamorous new looks at home.

The team at Glo Tanning and Nutrition helps revamp patrons' physiques from the inside out by pointing them in the direction of nutritional supplements and technology-driven aesthetic treatments. For building a base tan, the salon stocks a lie-down bed as well as a vertical booth for practicing tree poses. Glo's infrared sauna is designed to relieve pain and promote better circulation, and the light and heat energy of the noninvasive Radiancy laser removes hair or diminishes pigmented lesions on a variety of skin types.

For a haircut or mani-pedi, clients stop by the adjacent salon and spa. Hardwood floors, reed-like plants, and Asian-inspired statues give the space a clean, modernistic feel without the need to wrap guests in freshly laundered Picasso paintings.

StillPoint Healing Centre greets physiques with holistic massage, acupuncture, yoga classes, and workshops for nurturing the body and mind. Skilled yogis shepherd sun-saluters to peace of mind with a slate of sessions, such as classes for beginners, advanced dynamic-flow sessions, and sunrise meetings for early risers and insomniac owls. The centre's registered massage therapists and acupuncturists ease aches with five distinct massage modalities—such as deep-tissue, hot-stone, and Thai massage—and the precise placement of microfilament needles. Benefits range from stimulation of the circulatory and lymphatic systems to relieved tension to improved range of motion, which can help when running backward to stare at and still escape from an attractive ghost.

Popular beats blast through Ashley Nashman’s dance studio as the energetic instructor leads students through her choreographed blend of body-svelting dance moves. The blend of hip hop, house, swing, Latin, and other heartbeat-elevating dance forms energize the class as routines change every 4–6 weeks to keep visitors of all experience levels engaged and their muscles challenged.

Additionally, Ashley's eight-week running clubs allow participants to pound pavement on a different trail each week during the summer.

Founded 29 years ago with a single, small club, World Health expanded its healthy presence across Calgary and Edmonton with today's 18 locations province-wide. Ultramodern equipment and friendly staffers fill each hub, supplementing a variety of fitness classes and personal-training sessions. In Revs and Revs Plus classes, bike-mounted students pedal through aerobic drills before slow-downs allow for safe speed-bump crossing and heart-rate recovery. Fight-inspired Kick classes coalesce self-defence moves from karate, boxing, and kickboxing; Breathe’s gentle combination of yoga, Pilates, and tai chi beckons internal peace with flexibility and balance exercises. For a solo workout session, personable trainers customize sessions that chase each individual’s fitness goals. With the help of a personal trainer, exercisers often note a greater sense of motivation and accountability, improved fitness and nutritional knowledge, and biceps that literally take the shape of pistols.

Bands of glowing lights smoulder with neon pink, red, orange, and blue hues, their luminous beams flickering against exposed-brick walls. On the floor below, radiant boulders emanate equally vibrant tones, but their purpose is more than aesthetic. The jagged chunks are large pieces of Himalayan salt, which waft tiny, activated particles through the air and deep into the lungs of patrons to help naturally vanquish a wide range of ailments, such as allergies, sinus congestion, stress, and respiratory issues. Known as halotherapy, the treatment utilizes salt's inherent properties to conquer bacteria and infections, and to flush them out via the body's own natural processes. During sessions in Salt Infusion Therapy's simulated salt-cave environment, groups of visitors convene around the glowing salt pieces, relaxing as the rocks work to alleviate troublesome symptoms and try to find a way to win against paper and scissors.