The Studio Family

Hi, I'm Chris Hartridge. As a kid I watched Jack Lalane on TV and I guess I always felt being like Jack would be pretty cool. My first memory of doing something about my fitness was when I was the only guy in Heather’s aerobics classes when Jane had buns of steel. Headbands, leggings... you know the drill, I was there because I knew I had to keep up with Heather or I’d be left behind. I was really motivated when, almost simultaneously, my Dad had a quadruple bypass and Rick Hansen came through town on his world tour. Wake up call! I took up running in a big way and became pretty competitive. Flash forward a few years and my current passion is long distance cycling. I love spending hours in the saddle...

My current certifications include:
Fitness Leader – BCRPA
Functional Training Specialist – IHP
TRX Suspension Training Instructor - FA
Hasya Yoga Teacher - LYL

At H3F I instruct Men’s Fitness, CO-ED Fitness, Bootcamp and any other classes I can get my hands on. I also offer Personal Training. My class designs are creative and progressive. I think of the body as an integrated system and I train accordingly with a focus on function. Most of all, people in my classes should be having fun. If you’re engaged and getting results - we’re doing our job.

My idea of a good time is - Taking all day to ride a mountain pass

I'm inspired by - People who come back from major health challenges.

My favourite exercise or Yoga pose - Walking pushups
 
My favourite food - Low GI Meals in Minutes Fibre Feast Bread

Hello, my name is Cheryl Scanlan and I have the pleasure of instructing at Heather Hartridge Health & Fitness. I am a current certified Personal Trainer Specialist with Can Fit Pro, Bender Ball Instructor, Zumba Instructor and Zumba Gold Instructor.

 As the proud mother of three fabulous young men and having spent twenty years in the financial sector I understand how busy a day can be even with the support of a great partner. Being physically active has greatly improved the quality of my life and my family’s life, being a Personal Trainer allows me to share those benefits with you. Scheduling activity into your day and being consistent is the first step, better eating habits and increased energy is the beneficial side effects.   

 My role as your Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor is to encourage, instruct and cheer for you along the path to recovering a healthier lifestyle. Your body is amazing and as your Personal Trainer I specialize in restoring its PRIDE and POWER.  

My idea of a good time – anything involving my husband and sons

I'm inspired by – the look on someone’s face when they do something for the first time or something they never thought they could

My favourite exercise or Yoga Pose – Sunflower
 
My favourite food – Peanut Butter and Parsnips separate not together
Tanya Garland has began practicing yoga in 2006 as a method of rehabilitation after a serious car accident. The positive impact of Yoga became immediately clear in her life, having a profound effect not only on her physical body but also bringing about a new inner balance and tranquility.

Earning her Certificate from the Salt Spring Center of Yoga in 2008 and her Yin Yoga certification in 2010, Tanya has continued to explore multiple styles and completed a week long Yoga Therapy intensive with Functional Synergy in 2011 focusing on pain reduction, illness and accident recovery . She now returns every summer to The Salt Spring Center as a faculty member teaching asana in their teacher training immersion intensives.
Recently she has been exploring the use of Yoga as a support to horsemanship. Yoga principles can be applied to improve balance, flexibility, strength and body awareness in the rider both on and off the horse. Yoga has a remarkable calming affect and can be used to help build a relationship, connection and open compassionate lines of communication between rider and equine.
Offering classes in Hatha, Yin, Power Vinyasa, Meditation and Yoga Therapy in both private and public settings. Committed to “teach to learn” her class approach combines attention to alignment and breath with an open-hearted attitude, spiritual awareness and good humor. She is thrilled to be able to share her passion for the practice and it's positive impact on her life and invites you to explore how this ancient practice could enhance yours.
 
My idea of a good time is: - remote, riverside camping. Alpine skiing  

I'm inspired by: - my many dedicated yoga teachers

My favourite exercise or Yoga pose - standing half moon (ardha chandrasana) this pose inspires the feeling of strength and freedom.

My favourite food - do lattes count?