OUR STORY
In 2000, Dave "Eli" MacEachern and his wife, Triona Harrop, moved back to Eli's hometown of Charlottetown. Fresh off three Olympics with the Canadian Bobsled Team, including gold in Nagano in 1998, Eli set out to change athletic training in Atlantic Canada. His early athletes went on to become Stanley Cup champions, Olympic sprinters and more.
Together they founded Dynamic Fitness, pairing Eli's training expertise with Triona's background as a world-class dancer and pilates and yoga instructor. In 2008, they opened PEI's first hot yoga studio and added classes like Hot Athletica, our signature HIIT workout.
In 2015, the business became Infrared Fitness, named for the infrared heating system in our hot studio, which warms the body more comfortably than a conventional hot room. Learn more about infrared heat here.
More than two decades later, Dave and Triona still own and run Infrared Fitness, backed by great instructors and clients. Come try a class and see what fuels your fire.
Far-infrared heat
Our hot studio is packed with SaunaRay Infrared heating panels, which mimic the frequency at which our bodies absorb heat from the sun. The Infrared rays penetrate the skin, inducing a much more relaxing sweat than a conventional sauna.
Benefits of Infrared Heat
Improved Cardiovascular Health
The cardiovascular benefits associated with Infrared sauna therapy include improved circulation, lower blood pressure, enhanced vascular function and lower risk or heart-related disease.
Calorie Burn
The ultimate weight loss solution. Between the caloric expenditure from your body cooling down in the Infrared heat and the work put in our HIIT class Hot Athletica, you can burn up to 700 calories in one session!
Pain Relief
Evidence shows that Infrared saunas can benefit those with chronic pain. As well as aid in muscle damage, fribromyalgia, and arthritis.
Detoxification
Evidence indicates that we are able to release a number of toxins through sweating. Infrared saunas can help increase blood circulation and stimulate the sweat glands, releasing built-up toxins in the body.
Cellulite Reduction
Infrared heat increases the heart rate and localized blood circulations, which essentially reverse the accumulation of liquids in the fat cells to reduce the appearance of cellulite.
Speed and Endurance
The higher temperatures reached during a class increase blood flow, forcing the body to accommodate the high heat and regulate its temperature. This results in better performance during exercise due to the body's increased ability to adapt to extreme situations.
Stress Relief
Just a few minutes in the gentle warmth of an Infrared Sauna will help you feel relaxed, rejuvenated, and renewed. Try our Yin Yoga classes for a restorative and stress-releasing experience.
TESTIMONIALS
"I joined Infrared Fitness last February after I received a gift of some yoga classes from a friend. It turned out to be the best gift ever...
My fitness level at the time was at an all-time low, as a busy mother of five children I had put my health and exercise low on my list of priorities.
Initially, I took it gently with yoga and found myself enjoying its physical and emotional benefits, especially the one hour of 'me' time. As time progressed I found myself getting fitter and became interested in the hot athletica classes. These classes although an adjustment at first -getting used to a hot environment whilst doing an aerobic form of exercise, are now my forte.
The instructors are amazing, the class environment adds to the atmosphere and the music is a great tempo which always motivates me. I find I don't have any injuries or joint pain when I do these classes due to the infrared heat effects.
This time last year I was in a different place with low energy levels. Now I am stronger, have higher endurance levels and my shape has changed with inches off my waist. I look forward to my classes!
Thank you to the wonderful team at Infrared for their motivation and excellent instruction!"
- Mary Hayden, Training & Studio Member
"I really like going to Infrared because of the great teachers, and the friendly familiar faces you see every time you walk in the door. To recover after both a knee and ankle surgery I looked to Infrared because of the range of classes and intensities that are offered."
- Tessa Casey, Studio Member
"I started Power Speed in August 2017 and I see a big improvement in my strength and speed on and off the ice!! I feel Dave and Rob a very supportive of me achieving my goals. I like working out with the other guys, they make me work and push myself even harder! This class has taught me the basics of exercise and I look forward to achieving more goals with the help of Infrared!"
- Matt McQuaid, Eli Sport Athlete