Joaquim & Ana Bela
October 2024
With encouragement from their sons, members Ana Bela and Joaquim became members almost four years ago. Now, they wouldn't miss their daily fitness routine and seeing the friends they've made at the CGC! While they are both regulars in the early morning Spin classes, Ana Bela and Joaquim can also be found on the Track, in a Yoga class or the swimming pools. When they aren't at the CGC, they both like to garden.
"We are fortunate to have a workout facility in the community. Make it a part of your daily routine and you will feel accomplished."
Joaquim & Ana Bela – "Halifax, NS"
- What do you like about the CGC/where will we find you in the CGC?
Joaquim – "Access to Track, gym and spin during the early morning hours." Ana Bela – "It’s access to early hours Track, Field House, swimming pool, yoga studio."
- What motivates you to be active/why is fitness important to you?
Joaquim – "To have a good healthy and active lifestyle." Ana Bela – "Fitness leads to healthy lifestyle."
- What is your go-to workout song or what are you listening to right now?
Joaquim – "Snap – Rhythm is a Dancer." Ana Bela – "Wake me up before you go-go."
- What is your favourite post-workout snack?
Joaquim – "Peanut crunch" Ana Bela – "Banana"
- What is your favorite memory of the CGC??
Joaquim – "When I first started spin bike class with Christina at 6am, it was a very scary movement as I had an injured ankle. But now with regular workouts it has become stronger. Now I truly enjoy the class."
- What do you like to do in your spare time?
Joaquim – "Volunteer in accounting, gardening and carpentry " Ana Bela – "Singing, gardening, cooking."
- What is your favourite book/movie/TV show?
Joaquim – "Oppenheimer" Ana Bela – "The Sound of Music"
- What is your favourite workout routine or your current fitness goal?
Joaquim – "Walking on Track, spin bike and work-out gym." Ana Bela – "Get a different workout each day of the week. Jazz it up with walking, swimming, spin biking, yogalates, boot camps. Group participation is motivating and helps camaraderie."
- What is your favourite food or indulgence?
Joaquim – "BBQ fish with garden salad." Ana Bela – "Cadbury Fruit and Nut chocolate bar."
- What was your first impression of the CGC?
Joaquim – "Facility is very thoughtfully and meticulously designed with long term vision on energy efficiency, user- friendly and future expansion." Ana Bela – "Great place to hang around."
- What do you wish other people knew about the CGC?
Joaquim – "To become a member which will keep them motivated to work out by meeting and interacting with other high active CGC members. This will eventually promote to a healthy and enjoyable lifestyle." Ana Bela – "We are fortunate to have a workout facility in the community. Make it a part of your daily routine and you will feel accomplished."
- What is your favourite motivational quote?
Joaquim – "The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or even touched - they must be felt with the heart. - Helen Keller" Ana Bela – "Just do it!"
