ABOUT
Hello. My name is Jody Sandler, owner of In Grand Form, Jody's Fitness, & co-owner of LITE SQUARED®.
Jody has been in the industry for over 40 years, helping individuals focus on proper form to ensure healthy results. Jody enjoys working with older adults who want to improve their balance, strength, and flexibility.
Jody aims to customize a program that fits your needs and expectations. These range from all forms of gym equipment to home workouts using your body weight, light weights, Pilates-based exercises, and a wide range of therapeutic and restorative stretching techniques.
Ms. Sandler has a long history of working with other healthcare professionals, helping build and facilitate personalized healthcare plans. Her goal is to move you forward.
“In Grand Form and Jody's Fitness are about honouring your body's limits and moving you forward ."
SERVICES
“Correction does much, but encouragement does more.”
ONE-ON-ONE and GROUP FITNESS TRAINING and WORKSHOPS
Individualized exercise programs to fit your needs:
Healthy Aging
Core and Stretch Training
Restorative Stretch online and in person
LITE SQUARED ™ Workshops for Fitness Professionals and Club members. See more at www.litesquared.com
WELLNESS & LIFESTYLE COACHING
Focused conversations to better identify and execute your fitness goals. Walk away with a game plan:
Lifestyle
Motivation
One of the things I like most about being a fitness trainer is how I get to be part of someone’s fitness and wellness goals
PAYMENT
Payment can be made by Interac e-Transfer
Gift Certificates can be purchased from me for any denomination.
SESSIONS & PACKAGES
Modified Fitness Assessment: $100.00 (modified for online training)
Single 55-minute session: $90.00
Partner Training: $49.50 each
1/2 Hour Session: $47.50
Start-Up Package: $249.00 (4 sessions) include a mini-fitness assessment, one-on-one sessions plus an electronic copy of your program.
LITE SQUARED ™ Group Training 4-6 participants (please ask for more information)
Accountability & Wellness Coaching: $35.00
TRAINING FACILITIES
Lynn Valley Physio, YWCA downtown Vancouver.
ONLINE
55-minute or half-hour training sessions are done in the comfort of your home using Zoom or Facetime
CLASSES
45-minute Restorative Stretch
Welcome. This session enhances your flexibility, mobility & relaxation. Complement your daily activity by learning various stretches to feel better mentally and physically. We adapt to fit your needs.
DATE: Wednesday
TIME: 1:15 p.m.
PLACE: YWCA 535 Hornby Street, Vancouver, BC 604-895-5777
COST: Y membership or drop-in available
Interested: Please email me at jodysfitness@gmail.com for more info
A Brief History of In Grand Form
In Grand Form was formed in 1981 as a vehicle to produce classes and develop a video format to encourage size-plus and under-active adults to move. By 1995 the focus grew to include active older adults (both men and women) and women's health, (menopause, pre, and post).
Both In Grand Form and Jody's Fitness actively promote healthy eating strategies and focus on programs that are safe, effective, and fun. New to the mix (2018) is LITE Squared ™, a Low Impact moderate-intensity gym-based workout with a focus on maintaining correct form while exercising. Jody's philosophy encourages people to be happy and healthy no matter what their size or age. In addition to group training, fitness, and corporate workshops, Jody coaches individuals in her Personal Fitness Training sessions.
Recognized in the media for her work, Jody has been interviewed by newspapers across Canada and has appeared on the Life Network, BCTV, Chatelaine Magazine, and on the cover of Fitness Business Canada. Her first video was a Canadian best-seller. Her second video/DVD, "In Grand Form 2" was released in 1999.
1986 - Created the first fitness video offering three levels of intensity.
1993 - Fitness class gets a rave review.
1997 - Jody and the 'Tah-Dah Girls' land the center fold in Chatelaine
1999 - Launches In Grand Form 2, a CanadiAn best selling fitness video
2000 - Jody and the 'Tah-Dah Girls' make the cover on Fitness Business Canada
2001 - YWCA Woman of distinction Nomination
2005 - Studio gains success offering personalized fitness services
2007 - In Grand Form launches Jody's Fitness
2018 - 2019 In Grand Form launches LITE SQUARED™
WORDS OF WISDOM
"Be Brave"
"It’s not what you’ve got, it’s what you do with it"
"All activity counts"
"A stretched muscle is a strong muscle"
"Enjoy the moment"
"Less is more"
"You can never be too rich, but you can definitely be too thin"
"Sweat daily"
"Life will give you what you need. It's up to you to get what you want"
CLIENT REVIEWS
Online training has allows for a greater focus on my program without distraction from other people needing to use the same spaces for training. Margaret | 2022
After recent months and months of calf, ankle and heal pain, Jody you gave me simple instructions to stretch AFTER exercising, roll a ball on the bottom of my foot while relaxing and stretch those muscles regularly.
Since your advice I have had no toe cramping, heal spurs or spasms in my Achilles. Thank you! Your common sense, simple solutions made this old body good for another 100,000 miles!
- Janet M. | 2016
Thank you for your expertise, intuition and wisdom shared through great fitness sessions.
Barbara S. | 2015
1 hour and 10 minutes (for the Sun Run 2015)...four minutes faster than last year!..good training!...thanks!"
Rosemary Gallagher | 2015
I signed up for LITE Squared® because of the reputation of the instructors and because I like trying new things. As well, I was attracted to the low-impact aspect, as my wrists and knees are tender.
Due to Jody’s coaching, I have increased my strength markedly over the last few years, and after the first LITE Squared® class I was concerned that it might be too easy for me.
Over the course of the six classes, the instructors led us through subtle and individualized tweaks to our technique and posture that will remain with me for life. What seemed easy at first became hard work once I learned how to do it correctly!
I’m grateful to you Jody and Dylan for designing this much-needed course and for your patient and skillful delivery.
Gwenda Elwood | 2018
Online training allows for a greater focus on my program without distraction from other people.
Margaret Fitzpatrick | 2022
For more reviews or to give one please go to Google Maps and enter Jody’s Fitness.
Jody's Restorative Stretch class is a perfect elixir for a great sleep.
Jacquie | 2015
Maureen’s Review Corner
Despite my whining, Wednesday’s session left me relatively pain-free. My right leg felt way better, without drugs!" 2015
I’ve developed muscles I didn’t think I could in my 60s. 2019
She’s a trainer who knows how and why to be nice. 2021
I need a personal trainer for my brain as much as for my body. 2021
Happy Birthday, Jody. Many thanks for keeping me in some kind of shape. 2022
Knees are so much better that I went for a walk around the neigbourhood. 2023
I can’t believe how Jody’s one-on-one “Start Me Up” program has changed my life. I feel better and look better. I’m doing things I never believed possible, like starting each day on my yoga mat, and going to the gym regularly! Jody was able to pinpoint my trouble spots and prescribe easy self-help moves for me that are quickly making a huge difference.
Thank you Jody – I am benefiting from all your years of experience and I love working with you on this most precious project – my body.
Gwenda Elwood | 2014
The LITE Squared ® sessions were challenging but fun. I felt an improvement in my strength and balance almost right away. Great instruction and being in a group was way more fun than working out alone.
TJ | 2018
Really appreciate your great coaching, and I will be in touch.
Alison Leaney | 2019
Thanks for today, Jody! I walkaway feeling re-motivated after one of our sessions.
Bev Liddle | 2022
Contact
Cell: 604-720-9494
Email: jodysfitness@gmail.com
By Appointment for ONLINE Workouts and in Person
Days of Operation Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m.
Please don't hesitate to contact me by email or phone. Thank you.