FIC says “a number of recent studies highlighting the cost of physical inactivity on the health-care system support its push for provincial and federal tax credits that would help offset the cost of gym memberships.” — @cbcnews https://t.co/qoZxwJUxVC

How the Fitness Industry Council of Canada (FIC) found success in advocacy by focusing on relationships with government. Read in this link: https://t.co/hVVURwDb5c

“The Fitness Industry Council of Canada is made up of fitness facilities and professionals whose raison d’etre is to help you build exercise into your life. We are here to help Canadians make lasting changes to their physical, mental, and social health.” https://t.co/leEspp6zH5

✅ FIC fought hard against the PST in gyms including key members attending question period at the Sask Legislature ✅ FIC published an op-ed in the Regina Post-Leader ✅ FIC did over a dozen media interviews and a letter campaign to the provincial government against the tax

The Gov. of Sask is removing gym and fitness memberships from its planned expansion of the provincial sales tax. FIC has been lobbying ever since the PST expansion was announced. THIS IS THE CHANGE THAT WE, AS AN INDUSTRY, CAN DO TOGETHER! 💪💥 https://t.co/EpxwNgbT0T

Join us as we celebrate this year's Canadian Fitness Industry Leadership Award. 🏆 💥 This reception will also give you the opportunity to network with fitness industry leaders from across the country, one-on-one! August 12 — 6:00pm to 7:00pm EST @canfitpro

We are very excited to announce that canfitpro’s Women Who Influence event offers FIC members 50% off ticket prices! Discount code: FICW50 WOMEN WHO INFLUENCE August 11, 2022 10:30 AM - 4:30 PM EST Toronto, ON

This unique panel of fitness industry leaders will share their insights and perspectives, updating delegates on the current state of affairs both in Canada and around the globe. CANADIAN STATE OF THE INDUSTRY AUGUST 12, 2022 4:00PM EST - 5:30PM EST @canfitpro

“The gym was my serenity.” — Sheldon Guy. This amazing and inspirational story comes from a long time FIC member who lost his vision and returned to coaching basketball. Sheldon is a true visionary in our industry. https://t.co/U7Nfmkrm0V

A new study states that physical activity can have a positive effect on the economy. FIC President, Sara Hodson, talks to @globalnews about the importance of physical activity, the inactivity crisis, and the benefits of turning “no fit” to “low fit”.

A global report by @IHRSA found that, “in Canada, a per capita investment of $2000 (USD) in activity would deliver a return on investment within only one year.” https://t.co/E8J2hU0eGP

In seated, place your hands on the armrests of your chair. Push yourself up until your arms are fully extended, then slowly lower yourself down until you are fully seated again. #letsmovecanada @canfitpro @NHFDcan

Feet shoulder-width apart with your arms at your side. Step forward with one leg, putting bodyweight over your front foot and bend both knees to lower down into a lunge. Push off your back foot to bring the back leg forward to meet your front leg. #LetsMoveCanada @NHFDcan

From a plank position with hands on the floor or on an incline surface (bench) pull one knee towards your chest followed by the other knee and repeat in an alternating fashion. #LetsMoveCanada @NHFDcan

Lower your hips back and down into a chair sit position (squat) and hold. Push up through the legs to standing pause and repeat. Challenge your squat by rising off your heels as you stand (calf raise) and repeat. #letsmovecanada

Guilty! 🙋🏽‍♀️😬

If you are a gym owner, operator, and/or fitness professional, we encourage you to sign and share our petition with your members and clients. The petition is to stop the Saskatchewan government from putting a tax on gym memberships. LINK TO PETITION: https://t.co/X68SXR5cQr

We kindly encourage you to sign and share the petition with your contacts (especially if you are in Saskatchewan) in order to STOP the Saskatchewan Government’s tax on fitness. 🖊🙏 Link to the petition: https://t.co/X68SXR5cQr

🚨Calling all Saskatchewan fitness club owners and operators! 🚨 This Friday, FIC’s National Meeting will focus on the tax that is being put on fitness by the Sask Gov. Learn what FIC is doing to oppose the tax and how you can get involved. Email info@ficdn.ca for the Zoom link.

If the government introduces a tax deduction for fitness, that would go a long way in supporting the health of Canadians through physical activity!! #canadamoves