Graceful fitness for real, busy lives.

Fitness inspired by ballet, Pilates, and yoga — and lifestyle tips from a mom of three who knows what it’s like to have no time!

Latest posts
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    Exam week de-stressing ideas for academic libraries

    Last week I walked past hundreds of students waiting to file into the gyms at Brock University to write their exams. I could feel the…

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    best health & wellness books of 2023

    Every night before going to sleep, I slip into bed to dive into a book. It drives my husband crazy because he knows I never…

  • My Sabbatical Report

    My Sabbatical Report

    Many of you know that in 2022/2023 I took a year-long sabbatical to explore wellness initiatives in academic libraries. I’m happy to finally share a…

  • the value of rest and recovery

    the value of rest and recovery

    We live in a world where there is pressure to always be moving and doing to feel proud of ourselves. On social media, we celebrate…

About Me

I’m Justine, the creator of this blog and a full-time academic librarian, with a passion for fitness.

I believe that everyone deserves to feel valued and strong in their own body. My love of movement started in ballet, where I learned that strength and grace aren’t opposites — and my life as a busy, working mom of three taught me that self-care has to be realistic to matter. I bring both of those things into every class: grace, positivity, and the belief that you are worthy of feeling good.