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  • Established in 2019 by owner Candice Calabria, Insight Fitness is on a mission to empower and coach those who seek to develop a stronger and more resilient version of themselves. We know that achieving your fitness goals is a challenge. The good news? You don’t have to go at it alone.

    A WORD FROM CANDICE

    My journey into the world of fitness began with a ‘Kiai’! In Japanese, Kiai is the yell of spirit. Over a decade ago I made a decision that would forever change and transform my life. I started karate! My decision to start karate came months after enrolling my two sons. At that time, they were five and three years old. My three year old was having a tough time remembering his kata (pattern/form), so I decided to help him since I had already memorized the pattern from observing his classes.

    After a few months of helping my youngest son, I thought to myself, I could see myself joining as an adult student. I put off the idea because my daughter was only eight-months old at the time. She still needed me at a moments’ notice. Soon after she turned one, I was approached by my son’s Sensei to try a class. I joined! After enrolling, I realized it was a decision I could not renege. I could not because I did not want to set a bad example for my sons. Quitting was not an option!

Candice Calabria

  • I still remember the first day I set foot on the mat — the first ten minutes of class tested my entire being. I remember reminding myself to breathe and to slow down in order to avoid being sick. I remember struggling through those first ten minutes of class and wondering how I was going to continue for the remaining fifty minutes! The lack of stamina was a rude awakening. I was not overweight by any means but I realized how weak and unfit I was. I was humbled. I recall feeling defeated but determined. I knew I had to continue. My new goal was to somehow, some day, finish the warm-up!

  • After many months of training, I succeeded — but a void was left inside me. I knew that starting off should not be as difficult — challenging yes, but not difficult or unattainable — as it was for me. Insight Fitness was born out of a ten-minute warm-up. The challenges I first encountered in my training fueled my passion and my continued education in fitness. This experience has led me to become a Canfitpro Certified Fitness Instructor Specialist, Canfitpro Certified Personal Trainer, and Postnatal Fitness Coach as well as Fitness Canada Kickboxing Instructor and Sgt. Ken Boot Camp Instructor (Level 1) and a STRONG by Nation Instructor. To this day, my passion for martial arts (karate, muay thai/kickboxing and jiu-jitsu) continues to shape and foster my journey. Join us on your fitness journey today., Insight Fitness is on a mission to empower and coach those who seek to develop a stronger and more resilient version of themselves. We know that achieving your fitness goals is a challenge. The good news? You don’t have to go at it alone.