10 Funs Things to Know About Us!
Welcome to Fitmama Strong Online! Let’s get to know our Fitmama Owners a little better by sharing a few fun facts you may not have known about them!
Fitmama Strong Durham Owner: Jennifer Rogers
10 FUN FACTS ABOUT JEN:
Jen has been an active Birth Doula since 2015 and is certified with DONA International. The first birth she ever attended as a birth doula was a home water birth with Midwives. It was amazing and since then she has attended more than 50 births!
Her original career goal was to be a High School Teacher, however, she did not get in to the Queen’s Con-Ed Program when applying to University. In her first year of university she was tracking towards an English Degree, but changed course slightly and completed her degree in Sociology.
The first 10 years of Jen’s career was spent working in Social Services for the largest charity and non-profit in the GTA.
Jen is a Gemini.
She used to perform in high school theatre and loves musicals. Her secret desire is to perform in local theatre.
Jen received the nickname 'Rev' working as a camp counsellor one summer. It was bestowed on her because she used to talk so fast.
She secretly wants someone to throw her a surprise party one day. Although her husband claims she wouldn’t be surprised because she would ask too many questions!
With a love to read, Jen enjoys a good Canadian Fiction book.
While working, the radio is ALWAYS on listening to lots of CBC radio programs and music. Jen doesn’t find the sound distracting and easily tunes in and out.
Jen is afraid of heights, but never used to be!
Fitmama Strong Ottawa Owner: Susan McDonald
10 FUN FACTS ABOUT SUE:
Sue completed her Commerce Degree (in Accounting) at the University of Ottawa in the early 1990's, but started her first year at Bishop's University.
Sue is an accountant (formerly CMA, but now titled CPA) and while she left the corporate world in 2010 to run Fitmama Strong Ottawa, she still loves a good spreadsheet and will look for any opportunity to create one in order to analyze something.
Since 1998, Sue and 4 other friends have been on the same volleyball team and are still playing indoors over the winter.
She rarely does laundry (don't worry, her clothes are clean, she just doesn’t do it!).
Sue’s favourite colour is deep red. For many years, she couldn't stand anything pink, but then had a baby girl and bought Fitmama Strong Ottawa. Now, she embraces all things pink!
Born at 1 minute past midnight on August 23rd, Sue is a Virgo! If she was born a few minutes earlier, she would have been considered a Leo.
Sue grew up road tripping across the country, but there's still some places on her bucket list. She convinced her husband to buy a trailer in the spring of 2018 and in 2022 they finally made it across Canada together.
Her all time favourite movie is When Harry Met Sally, followed closely by the Sound of Music.
Sue put on 65 lbs when she was pregnant with her son. She didn't know anything about being pregnant, worked WAY too much and ate terrible food. Her exercise was limited to a once a week prenatal aqua-fit class (where they were shushed if caught talking!!!). It was early on in her mat leave that she met her group of mamas. They spent lots of time together, exercising, socializing, sharing information and getting back to feeling like people again. Fitness and friends were an integral part of her mat leave and she feels she wouldn't have returned to work after mat leave with as much confidence or happiness, if it hadn't been for them.
When Sue took over Fitmama Strong Ottawa in 2010, she COMPLETELY underestimated the impact it would have on her life. Aside from the decision to get married and the decision to start a family, buying this business was THE BEST decision she’s made in her life (in fact, it was such a drastic change, she often refers to it as her “mid-life crisis”!)
We hope you enjoyed learning about Jen and Sue! They look forward to getting to know you at a live, online class!
Interested in joining us? Our classes are a great way to meet other new parents. Fitmama Strong Online has been operating classes online from our virtual studio since 2020. Our community is a thriving and welcoming space for you and your littles.
We offer Prenatal Fitness classes, live from our virtual studio. Our series of Prenatal classes includes On-Demand Prenatal Yoga classes. Our 30 minute live, online Express classes our our On-Demand library of pre-recorded workouts are a favourite for busy mamas who enjoy consistency in their workout regime.
If you’re new to Fitmama Strong Online, try one of our 3 Class Passes! You can use them at our postnatal Express Strong and Express Elevate classes. It doesn’t matter if your baby was born 6 weeks ago or 6 years ago, we have something for all postnatal members! Already been to Fitmama Strong classes? Grab a monthly membership and keep moving:)
Finally, we offer in-person Stroller Fitness and Babywearing Fitness through our Durham Region and Ottawa locations. We can’t wait to have you join us!
We can’t wait for you to #startwithus and #growwithus. Find your Fitmama Strong Location!