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RawFit is a Place for Everyone

By Staff Writer individuals with a variety of goals in a
safe and accepting environment where
encouragement toward success is driven
n September of 2019, current owner
IJared MacDonald took over from by all members.” McCosham promises
RawFit founder Leah Kyte full of you will always leave with a smile and
energy and aspiration! With the goal a sense of accomplishment because
of breaking down gym stereotypes and RawFit helps push you to improve your
creating a safe and inclusive family health and confidence while fostering
atmosphere where everyone can become positive relationships that extend beyond
a healthier, better version of themselves the gym. “It’s a place that makes me
inside and out, he was excited about feel accepted, and good about myself,”
building on the foundation Kyte had Amanda states. Photo Submitted
provided. MacDonald had no idea of the Jared has a personal training certificate
barrier that he would meet the following from the ISSA and structures his gym introduces participants to fitness in a Counsellor. MacDonald is confident
spring as the pandemic took hold! around circuit-based classes that are fun and positive way, shaping their she will be a huge asset to RawFit as
Despite the many lock downs, offered twice daily. This allows him to awareness and perception of their own they share common values and want to
closures, and other restrictions resulting meet individuals where they are at when health and wellness through game-based provide all their clients with a wholesome
from the pandemic, RawFit has not only they first arrive, regardless of age, fitness activities and simple exercises. In the approach based on individual goals and
survived but is beginning to flourish, level, or experience. There is also a spin photo, you can see Atley and Emma needs.
all thanks to what MacDonald refers program taught by certified instructors engaged in a Low 5 game that has them The RawFit family is always
to as an “amazing family” (the RawFit as well as the opportunity for members supporting their body weight in a plank welcoming toward new members and
membership) that has kept it going. to use the gym independently outside position. Youth classes run 3 days per MacDonald explains that he has great
From young children to grandparents of the class schedule. MacDonald’s week: Monday and Thursday from respect and admiration for people who
and anyone in between, it seems there’s motivation comes from his own passion 4-4:30, and Saturday at 10:15. just show up, which is often an anxious
a place for everyone at RawFit. All they for health and fitness, as well as his To meet the needs of his growing and difficult step for many people. The
need to do is show up. own pursuit of becoming a competitive membership, Jared has also brought in best way to connect is to find RawFit

Longtime member Amanda cross-fit athlete before he dove into this CanFit certified trainer Michelle Moise. on Facebook and connect through
McCosham explains how RawFit is endeavor. She brings a wealth of experience with Messenger or give Jared a call at (613)
much more than a workout; “You become Recently, Jared launched a kids’ a background in Nursing, and she is 551-2691. RawFit is located in the Long
a member of a group of widely diverse program for youth aged 8-14 which also a registered Health and Nutrition Sault Plaza.

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