Week 4

Week 4 Blog: EORA Fitness:

Indigenous culture struggles daily to overcome battles with weight-loss, diabetes, kidney disease, etc. However, with the help of EORA fitness trainers are staff members are ready to take a stand. EORA fitness is part of the National Centre of Indigenous Excellence, a not for profit social enterprise. All profits from EORA Fitness are reinvested in local and national Indigenous development, training and employment initiatives. Anyone can be a member and by joining EORA Fitness you are playing a part in improving the opportunity profile for generations of Indigenous youth. EORA fitness has a fully equipped gym with a weight room, cycle and cardio rooms, personal trainers, group fitness classes, twenty-five meter swimming pool, and dedicated staff and personnel dedicated to make a difference in the indigenous community. The presence of a fitness center for the indigenous community center is extremely beneficial and proactive way to fight against their weight issues. Having a fitness centre with knowledgeable and dedicated staff is essential to physical well-being. More cultural centers similar to this should be installed more regularly around indigenous communities. These centers could reinstall pride of being aborigines as well as spark a desire for change in the community.