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"Being a male, a Dailey Method barre fitness class may seem intimidating. You may assume it is a feminine ballet type class, but you are mistaken. I found the experience to be a great combination of stretching with a emphasis on core strength and muscle toning. Never once did I feel out of place. After a few weeks I noticed a drastic improvement in my flexibility, and my muscular definition and shape. I especially liked the attention to detail on proper technique, body posture, and the one on one attention that is given by the teachers. This specifically has helped me strengthen my core and...

"I was a big runner who gains muscle very easily and I started doing The Dailey Method because I heard that the classes could transform your body. My lower body was always larger and bulky and almost instantly, my lower body became leaner and longer. I never thought I would have thinner thighs! There are all different sizes in the class and everyone feels comfortable and welcome. My experience has been life changing. I feel comfortable and challenged everyday and it is still the only thing that works for me. I don’t get bored and my body is stronger and leaner than ever. I would recommend...

"I’ve tried many workout programs over the years, from personal training yoga, and TDM is without question some of the best functional strength training I’ve found anywhere. Not only does it deliver on its promises of long, lean muscle and the accompanying weight loss, but it has also supported better alignment in my body, helping to alleviate chronic pain. More than anything though, TDM Ottawa is an amazing COMMUNITY. I love how getting in my work out also means getting to see friends and surrounding myself with healthy, positive people!"

"Thrive is the place to be if you want convenient and excellent workouts. Not too long, not too short and you leave feeling sore and knowing you did something good for your body. I have been doing their barre program for the past four years! This is a a record for me since I have never managed to commit to any kind of gym program in the past. The quality of their instructors and the fact that they take pride in their work and bring enthusiasm and energy to every class they teach - that is what gives Thrive their edge over other organizations and has kept...

"I was introduced to TDM through my boss, who knew I hated working out, and from my 1st class I was hooked. I feel that my body gets a great, yet challenging, workout in a welcoming, encouraging and refreshingly different atmosphere created by the teachers and fellow members. Any place that can make me enjoy working out and take time to focus on myself is truly a Gem!"

"I started loving The Dailey Method a few years ago when I attended classes with my sister in Arizona. After returning home to my normal exercise routine (moderate weight lifting and running four times a week), I realized The Dailey Method was the one-hour, low impact and total body workout that gave me the physical results I wanted without injuries! I even considered bringing The Dailey Method to Ottawa over the last few years until my lovely daughter Sarah became passionate about The Dailey Method in Vancouver and decided that she and her new husband Jamie would be opening a Studio in...

"Thrive is the place to be if you want convenient and excellent workouts. Not too long, not too short and you leave feeling sore and knowing you did something good for your body. I have been doing their barre program for the past four years! This is a a record for me since I have never managed to commit to any kind of gym program in the past. The quality of their instructors and the fact that they take pride in their work and bring enthusiasm and energy to every class they teach - that is what gives Thrive their edge over other organizations and has kept me coming in for their classes. Sarah...

"If not now, when? Standing in Bloomfield’s holding The Dailey Method promo postcard – unlimited classes for a month! Only $79! I asked myself that question. No full time work commitment, no kids at home, a healthy woman in her early 60s – I had NO excuses. So down the street I went and signed up. First class: what had I got myself into? My upper body strength was minimal, balance nonexistent, in fact, my entire body was demanding an explanation for the exertion I was demanding of it. But I persevered, under the caring tutelage of The Dailey Method team. They push, but not too hard. They...

"Before TDM Ottawa, I had never done a barre class and thought that I would look silly or feel out of place… boy was I wrong! When I arrived to my first TDM class, that feeling immediately disappeared as Sarah’s excitement and huge smile welcomed me into the studio. Getting the hang of the movements doesn’t take long, and it’s easy when you have an instructor walking around to help you find your alignment. After 3 months of regular attendance, I feel stronger, longer and leaner than I ever have – and I played varsity volleyball!  Sarah’s knowledge, positivity and energy make the classes...

"I love The Dailey Method and I want to share with you how this incredible workout helped me recover from a medical nightmare. Almost two years ago, July 1, 2014, after celebrating Canada Day, I started experiencing excruciating back pain. Fast forward 10 days later, when I was admitted to the neurological intensive care ward at the Ottawa Hospital with a diagnosis of Guillain-Barre Syndromé, a rare autoimmune disorder that attacks the body’s central nervous system and strips the protective myelin sheath from the nerves. I was in intense pain and even worse, completely paralysed. The months...