- by Kelly Miller
- 3 minute read
Weekly Member Update December 22 – 27, 2025
Cheers to the next two week where none of us really know what day it is or what’s happening 😉
If you have some time of from your regular work hours we hope that you can enjoy some down time, and we hope that if you have your kiddos home for the next two weeks you get to enjoy them, to (even if it’s stressful at times). This life we live is a funny little thing, so enjoy the little moments, Fam, because those are what make up the best memories in the long run.
Scroll down to find our holiday hours and your Group Training programming, as well, a sneak peak into our “Try It WEEK” at Degree! (Get your friends and family ready to come and try a class at Degree!
In the mean time, if you need anything at all or want to book a quick check in before the New Year email us HERE!
See you in the gym, Fam,
Your Degree Team
Degree Pace Setters Challenge!
December 1 – 31, 2025
Check out your top 3 tips to crush your Pace Setters Challenge HERE (1) and HERE (2) and HERE (3)!
You STILL have time to get your classes and appointents in to be entered to win one of the amazing prizes below. Forget what your targets are? Or, need some help? Email us HERE or talk to your Coach in class!
$100 to any Service/Program at Degree
$75 to Simply Divine Essentials Wellness and Health Food Store (Seaforth)
$50 SportChek Gift Card
We have a little something that you can stick on your water bottle for everyone that hits their targets, too!
Happy Holiday Season, Fam!
Check out our upcoming holiday schedule. Please check ZenPlanner and reserve classes accordingly.
It’s time to share the Degree difference with your friends and family this New Year!
Bring them in to try out a class at Degree! No cost – just let us know who’s coming so we can touch base when them beforehand 🙂
More details to come!
Group Training Programming
December 22 – 27, 2025
Monday, December 22
We’re working to a heavy double in the Squat Clean, keep in mind these are not touch N’ go reps you should be resetting between each rep. Don’t rush your pull from the floor, so that you can fully accelerate when the bar passes the knee! Keep in mind any variation today works (ie. start from the Hang, take out the the squat, etc. Your Coach will guide you!)
Fast-paced couplet today, this will smoke your shoulders if we don’t watch our pace 😉
Tuesday, December 23
Keep output in the 70% range for this cardiac output style piece. You should be able to complete all sets unbroken, possibly with the exception of taking short breaks during sets of Pull Ups/Ring Rows or KBS to keep heart rate in the right range. Use moderate weight for the Landmine Rotations. Keep moving, focus on your breathing and have fun!
Wednesday, December 24
**No 530pm Group Training Class
Week 1 of this is a three-week horizontal pressing progression. Build to a heavy double in the Close Grip Pin Bench Press over 4 sets. This is a new movement we haven’t done before!
The Pin Press develops power through the sticking point of the Bench Press, and forces us to develop power from a dead stop for serious gains. Set your bench back further than you normally would, so you can start with the bar over your sternum, and the forearm as close to vertical as possible, with the shoulder and elbow at the same height.
New benchmark workout, “The Trooper”! Do your best to hold onto the weight for the entire sequence. Lunges are total reps, so for the set of 2, complete one Lunge on each leg. This will tax your full body, grip, lungs and legs!
Thursday, December 25
Closed – Merry Christmas!
Friday, December 26
Closed – Happy Boxing Day!
Saturday, December 27
Partner up with two other ah-mazing individuals and knock out this HIIT partner workout. You’ll complete a significant Meter Row, then, complete max reps of your Bear Complex (with dumbbells or a barbell)
Have fun with this one!
Check out the Wall Ball!
You’ll be crushing this exercise this week in your Group Training class; If you find hitting depth tough, or it bugs your knees, use a ball as a target or a bench.
We are looking for an amazing human to join our Team!
If you or someone you know loves helping people, has a keen interest in health/fitness and is available early mornings and/or afternoons, we want to hear from you!
Email [email protected] to inquire!
Have questions? Need help with anything? We’re here for you.
Email us HERE to touch base!