Member Stories
Member of the Month — Aisha Oyawoye
Her consistency, technical improvement, and excellent attitude continue to impress us week after week.
Cooking & Culture
Cooking, Culture & Chaos: Ep. 4 — Jerk Shrimp
Featuring Shaquelle Thomas, former Sister Fit coach — jerk shrimp and great stories in the kitchen.
Member Stories
Member of the Month — Glo Ng
Glo's consistency, technical improvement, and excellent attitude make her an absolutely essential member of our community.
Member Stories
Member of the Month — Emilie Lavictoire
A true high vibes lady who brings fun and good spirit to Sister Fit every single session.
Member Stories
Member of the Month — Janeika Donaldson
Her kind and gentle spirit combined with her willingness to try new things makes her an essential member of Sister Fit.
Cooking & Culture
Cooking, Culture & Chaos: Ep. 3 — Tanzanian Fried Shrimp
Meet a vibrant, gentle spirit — Natasha Sidi — and her incredible Tanzanian recipe.
Member Stories
Member of the Month — Eminate W'Giorgis
A bright presence at Sister Fit — her consistency, technical improvement, and excellent attitude shine every week.
Cooking & Culture
Cooking, Culture & Chaos: Ep. 2 — Bolani with Moska Rokay
Member and archivist Moska Rokay shares her beloved Afghan bolani recipe and her story at Sister Fit.
Member Stories
Member of the Month — Diya Pathak
Consistent for over a year, Diya pushes herself to be better in all aspects of her life. A true inspiration.
Cooking, Culture & Chaos: Ep. 1
Cooking & Culture
Cooking, Culture & Chaos: Ep. 1 — Tortang Talong with Kim Villaluz
The episode that started it all — Kim shares her Filipino tortang talong and beef giniling recipe.
Cooking, Culture & Chaos!
Cooking & Culture
Introducing: Cooking, Culture & Chaos!
Announcing our new series where Sister Fit members cook, share their culture, and bring some chaos to the kitchen.
Poking the Yogi Bear
Fitness & Wellness
Poking the Yogi Bear: What is Vulnerability?
An honest look at vulnerability in fitness spaces — what it means to show up imperfectly and grow anyway.
Member of the Month
Member Stories
Member of the Month — Shweta Salil
Meet Shweta, whose dedication and heart have made her a cornerstone of the Sister Fit community.
Member of the Month
Member Stories
Member of the Month — Jennifer Ng
Jennifer's journey at Sister Fit is a testament to showing up, putting in the work, and building real community.
Ask a Member
Community
Ask a Member: Anti-Discrimination & LGBTQ Inclusive Education
A member shares why inclusive education matters and how it shapes a safer, more welcoming gym culture.
Member of the Month
Member Stories
Member of the Month — Vicky Tan
Vicky's energy, skill, and commitment to the community make her an irreplaceable part of Sister Fit.
You Can't Keep Adding
Fitness & Wellness
You Can't Keep Adding to Achieve Your Goals. What Will You Sacrifice?
More isn't always better. Sometimes achieving your goals requires letting go of what's holding you back.
Butts, Guts, Tris & Thighs
Fitness & Wellness
Butts, Guts, Tris, and Thighs: About Our Strength & Fitness Program
An inside look at what makes Sister Fit's strength and fitness program different — and why it works.
Time to Get Skinny
Community
Time to Get Skinny: How Words Connect Us
Language shapes culture. A look at how the words we use around fitness and bodies impact real people.
A Cautionary Tale
Fitness & Wellness
A Cautionary Tale for Women: My 8-Week Experiment with Steroids
An honest, first-hand account of what happened — physically and emotionally — during an 8-week steroid experiment.
Ask a Member
Community
Ask a Member: How Does Sister Fit Measure Up to Similar Gyms?
A member breaks down what makes Sister Fit different from the competition — from culture to coaching.
Skin in the Game
Fitness & Wellness
Putting Skin in the Game: Invest – Commit – Conquer
Why financial and emotional investment in your fitness goals dramatically increases your chance of success.
4 Bad B Life Lessons
Community
4 Bad B Life Lessons with Cynthia Roulston
Coach and kettlebell champion Cynthia Roulston shares four hard-won lessons about life, sport, and leadership.
Special Event
Community
Special Event — Jamaican Jerk: Intro to Kettlebell Sport with Cynthia Roulston
A recap of our special kettlebell sport intro event with the incomparable Cynthia Roulston.
Gyms & Culture
Community
Gyms, Culture, and Identity: Why Gyms Could Be a Spiritual Space
On how the gym transcends physical training — becoming a place of identity, ritual, and deep community.
Be a Basic B
Fitness & Wellness
Be a Basic B with Your Health
Stop overcomplicating wellness. The basics — sleep, movement, food, water — are still the best foundation.
Pilates: Cats & Capitalism
Community
Pilates: Cats and Capitalism
A sharp, funny take on the Pilates trend — who it's marketed to, what it sells, and what it actually delivers.
Protein, Protein!
Fitness & Wellness
Protein, Protein! Living Up to the Hype!
The facts, the myths, and what you actually need to know about protein for women in sport and fitness.
Fine Ideals
Community
Fine Ideals: Body Positivity vs. Body Neutrality
Two movements, one goal — but very different approaches. Which one serves women's wellbeing better?
Fat Loss & "Healthy"
Fitness & Wellness
If Fat Loss Is Your Goal, How Does "Healthy" Make You Heavy?
Some foods marketed as healthy can work against fat loss. Here's a clear-eyed breakdown of what actually matters.
Pain to Power
Fitness & Wellness
Pain to Power: Post-Traumatic Growth
What post-traumatic growth is, how it happens, and why the gym can be an unexpected catalyst for it.
Special Event
Community
Special Event — Pain to Power: Identity, Body Image & Disordered Eating
A candid recap of our community panel on finding calm in the chaos of identity, body image, and healing.
A Brand Change
Community
A Brand Change for Sister Fit
The story behind our rebrand — why we changed, what we kept, and what it means for our community going forward.
Lina Khalifeh
Community
Personal. Political. Powerhouse. Meet Lina Khalifeh from SheFighter!
An interview with the founder of SheFighter — Jordan's first women-only self-defense academy — on strength and resistance.
12 Facts About Arnis
Community
12 Amazing Facts You Need to Know About Arnis
The Philippine national martial art, its history, and why it belongs in every women's self-defense toolkit.
Asmaa Hussein
Community
Building an Authentic Identity — Asmaa Hussein from Ruqaya's Bookshelf
A conversation with author and speaker Asmaa Hussein on identity, grief, and building a life that feels truly yours.
Mainstream Fitness
Community
Mainstream Fitness — Creating a Culture of Jerks
A critical look at mainstream fitness culture and how toxic gym environments push marginalized women out.
Leadership Identity Ep. 3
Community
Leadership Identity Series: Ep. 3 — Unwavering Reema Gets Down to Business
The third in our series — meet Reema, an entrepreneur who balances faith, family, and fearless leadership.
The BEST Diet!
Fitness & Wellness
The BEST Diet!
Spoiler: it's the one you'll actually stick to. A no-nonsense breakdown of nutrition approaches that actually work.
Leadership Identity Ep. 2
Community
Leadership Identity Series: Ep. 2 — From Canada to Barbados!
An interview with a woman who traded the cold for the Caribbean and built something meaningful on both coasts.
Leadership Identity Ep. 1
Community
Leadership Identity Series: Ep. 1 — MasterChef Canada's Reem Ahmed
"Good Mood, Good Food!" — a conversation with MasterChef Canada competitor Reem Ahmed on food, identity, and resilience.
Safe Spaces
Community
The Problem with "Safe Spaces"
A thoughtful examination of the "safe space" concept — its promise, its pitfalls, and what genuine inclusion requires.
We Are Open
Community
We Are Open... With Important Protocols to Keep You Safe
Sister Fit re-opens with protocols to keep the community healthy and safe during a challenging time.
Anti-Black Racism
Community
First Step: Self-Education to Combat Anti-Black Racism
Resources and a clear starting point for those committed to educating themselves and acting against anti-Black racism.
Treat Me Fairly
Community
Don't Treat Me Equally; Treat Me Fairly
Equality and equity are not the same thing. Here's why it matters for women in sport and beyond.
Ramadan 2020
Community
3 Tips to Increase Iman and Embrace Solitude in Ramadan 2020
Three practical, grounding tips for a more intentional and spiritual Ramadan — even in isolation.
What Is a Leader?
Community
What Is a Leader?
Leadership isn't about titles. It's about how you show up for others — in the gym, in your community, in your life.
A Bold Move
Community
A Bold Move: First Gym for Muslim Women in North America!
The origin story — why Sister Fit was founded, who it was built for, and why it was a bold act of community love.
Stop Empowering Me
Community
Stop Empowering Me
A provocative critique of performative "empowerment" in the fitness industry and what women actually need instead.
Community
Ramadan-O-Rama: Practical Tips for a Challenging Month
How to train, eat, rest, and stay grounded during Ramadan — practical advice from the Sister Fit team.
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