Kick and punch your way through this physical and mental work out to help improve fitness and reduce stress. This drill based class has an emphasis on technique to help improve power, agility, and reaction time.
Who says you can't get a great work out in 45 minutes?
Where were you born?
Born in Nova Scotia but have lived in Calgary most of my life
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
My favourite part of coaching/ Instructing classes is the opportunity it provides to connect with people of all different backgrounds and abilities. Motivating each individual to find the fire inside is what brings me joy and why I love group fitness.
What group certifications do you have?
Where were you born?
What do you love about teaching group classes?
Where were you born?
I was born in the Czech Republic but have been living in Calgary since 2011.
What group certifications/specialties do you have?
What do you love about teaching group classes?
I love the energy and fun aspect of group classes. My goal is that every participant leaves the class with the sense of having gotten a great workout and with a smile on their face.
What group certifications do you have?
Where were you born?
What do you love about teaching group classes?
Where Were You Born?
Calgary
What are your Certifications/education?
Fitness Alberta Group Fitness Certification
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
After having my own transformation about 10 years ago, I found a real passion for fitness! Meld that with the love of performance and a pure drive to help people be there very best... and here I am!
Where were you born?
Calgary
What are your certifications/education?
I have my 200hr yoga teaching certificate, level 1 CAT (critical alignment therapy), yoga biomechanics, pre & postnatal yoga certificate, and classes in mindful strength & yoga detour plus many other workshops and continuing education classes.
What do you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I love teaching group fitness for the sense of community. The humans that come to my classes are the reason I teach. I love seeing them explore and create deeper connections with themselves through movement.
Where were you born?
I was born in Sault Ste. Marie Ontario
What are your certifications/education?
I am AFLCA certified
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
My favourite part about teaching group fitness is being able to help my participants stay consistent by making their fitness fun.
Name:
Heather
Where were you born?
I was born on a Canadian air base in Germany but grew up in Edmonton.
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I love designing and delivering meaningful and memorable movement experiences for people that help them to function more efficiently during the workout, but also while enjoying the activities of daily life. It is such an honour to lead a wide variety of individuals and class formats and journey alongside people as they embrace personal health and fitness. I love creating fun class experiences that motivate participants to adhere to a regular routine of physical activity and in turn reap the many benefits that exercise has to offer, both physically and mentally. United with my participants in the solace we find in fitness, I find no greater joy than helping them be the best version of themselves and witnessing their personal transformations every step of the way.
What group certifications do you have?
I’m a level 5 certified classical Pilates instructor consisting of 850 hours in the study of the body anatomy, classical sequences and healthy movements. My training took place at the Embody School of Pilates in Canmore a respected and accredited Pilates education studio. Prior to the pandemic I ran my own Pilates studio from 2016-2020 and instructed over 150+ clients.
Where were you born?
Originally I was born in Yorkton Saskatchewan and throughout my childhood I had the opportunity to live in Saskatchewan, Alberta, Australia, Manitoba and Ontario. The beautiful Rocky Mountains were calling me back and I now call Calgary home.
Why do you want to teach Pilates in a group setting?
I was originally drawn to Pilates due to an injury. While I noticed an almost immediate improvement, I was really drawn towards the Pilates community and all of the additional physical and mental benefits that Pilates provided. I look forward to teaching and sharing these same experiences in safe and judgement free environment.
Where were you born?
Originally from Sudbury, Ontario (born and raised). I've been in Calgary for 24 yrs, since 1998.
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I am passionate about Group Fitness because I love the energy in the group and the chance to build friendships with my clients. I also get to move, jump, strengthen and get creative to fun music with fun people. And all the while I'm helping make the community healthy one class at a time.
Where Were You Born?
I grew up on a farm east of Lethbridge
What are your Certifications/education?
Fitness Alberta Trainer Educator and leader in Aquatic Exercise, Group Exercise and Resistance Exercise; YMCA Training Educator and leader in cycling, group strength, choreography and aquatic exercise; 200 hour Registered Yoga Teacher; TRX, Level 1 Ashtanga yoga, Fusion, Barre, Stott Pilates, Keiser National Trainer
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I love the community of group exercise, where students support and help each other out, I love the energy of a group moving and getting healthy together, and I love being a small part of a person’s wellness- I get to choose creative and effective class plans that help keep my students healthy, mobile, strong, joyful and calm. It’s an honour to keep my students safe and well.
Where are you from?
Born & raised Calgary, AB
What are your certifications? (relevant to yoga)
Why do you love Teaching?
I love teaching because I believe that health is true wealth. As I show up for myself & my own health, I become the embodiment for another person to be able to find the same within themselves. It keeps me accountable.
Where were you born?
Born and raised Calgarian
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I love the energy and fun that group fitness brings. I love meeting new people and bringing challenging workouts to all levels.
Edmonton, Alberta
Hatha, Vinyasa, YIN Yoga,
Aerial Yoga
TRX
Kickboxing Level 1&2
Zumba, B1 & B2 Zumba Kids
I love to teach body awareness, to inform people about their mobility, strengths and areas to improve. I teach to provide tools for people to take home for their own personal workouts and yoga practise.
Where were you born?
Calgary
What are your current certifications?
What do you love about teaching?
I love to offer a safe space for all yogis to create an efficient practice, to be able to self-reflect on where their body is in space & give themselves permission to let go of what they think yoga should look like.
To encourage, inspire & motivate all levels to find the stability & ease within the postures they are creating & have fun in the process.
Zumba, Zumba Gold, Toning, Aqua Zumba
CanfitPro Fitness Specialist
Italy
I love seeing the smiles on members faces while they are dancing/working out. Bringing joy into their lives for that hour we are together is priceless. I enjoy sharing my passion for dance and fitness with others.
Where were you born?
Was born and raised in Ukraine and immigrated to Canada, Winnipeg in 2009 and just recently moved to Calgary.
What are your certifications/education?
As a Yoga teacher I hold over 400 hours of yoga training in various disciplines:
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I live in Yogis life Style and enjoy sharing Yoga and Meditation with adults and children of all ages and see my students transformations on all levels: bodies and mind.
Where Were You Born?
Airdrie
What are your Certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I love Group Fitness because you become part of a community of people who thrive off each other. Group Fitness is fun and builds muscle as well as community spirit.
Where were you born?
I was born in London, Ontario but have lived in Calgary most of my adult life.
What group certifications/specialties do you have?
What do you love about teaching group classes?
I love the energy and camaraderie that happens in a group fitness class. I really enjoy being a part of a process where people work hard, push themselves a little further and yet have so much fun during that moment.
Where Were You Born?
Edinburgh, Scotland
What are your Certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I have been practicing yoga for 20 years and I have experienced all of the amazing benefits that a yoga practice brings into your life, so it is only natural to want to share these benefits with others. Also, I’m a huge body nerd.
Where Were You Born?
Originally from Scotland! But now have lived in Canada for 15 years.
What are your Certifications/education?
Zumba, Strong Nation & Pound!
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I love Group Fitness as it is more than just for fitness! It’s for Mental Health, Happiness, Community, and having FUN!
Where are you from?
I was born in Kamloops BC, but lived in Calgary most of my life.
What are your certifications & qualifications.
I have my Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Master in Public Health. I am certified in spin, strength and have experience as a CSEP-CPT. I am excited to broaden my horizons and learn more fitness styles!
What do you love about teaching group classes?
It's all about the energy… There is something about getting a group of folks together in the spirit of wanting to better themselves. You can feel the mutual support, motivation, and coherence as everyone gets stronger together!
Name:
Rex
Where were you born?
San Jose, California
How long have you been a Personal Trainer?
Since 2019
What are your certifications/education?
What is it that you love about being a Personal Trainer OR Why did you start personal training?
I love showing people their potential. The realization that people have when they understand they are stronger than they thought they were is always rewarding and I'm happy to help as many people develop that growth and belief in themselves as possible.
Where Were You Born?
I was born and raised in Calgary, Alberta.
What group certifications/specialties do you have?
I found ashtanga yoga over 20 years ago but has just recently completed her 200 hour Ashtanga yoga certification.
What do you love about teaching group classes?
As a certified reiki master / intuitive, I am passionate about creating a safe environment for those wanting to do deep healing work and will bring that energy into the yoga studio. Encouraging movement linked to breath connects us to a deeper part of the self. This is what I love about yoga and why I have been called to share it with others.
Where were you born?
Calgary
What are your certifications/education?
Canfit pro Group Fitness Specialist and Personal Trainer
What do you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I love making an impact in peoples lives and showing them they are strong and capable of so much more then they could have ever imagined.
Where were you born?
Neilburg, Saskatchewan
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I love being able to keep people motivated to be active. I love being a part of the fitness community we have created.
Where were you born?
Calgary born and raised
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I have a drive and passion for engaging with individuals, promoting both a healthy mind and body while inspiring confidence through fitness. I believe that fitness is the root of being engaged, showing up for both yourself and loved ones in your life.
Where Were You Born?
I was born in Saskatoon, but lived in Vancouver for 12 years and moved to Calgary to raise my family in 2001.
What are your Certifications/education?
I’ve been a Canfit Pro PTS since 2008
I am spin certified, TRX qualified , Agustu Kettlebell, Bodyshred+ Barre
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I love group fitness as I feel it’s a way to reach more people at once. I have a deep passion to help people truly fall in love with the process of being fit and healthy, because when you do, what ever your goals are, results will happen!
I strive on empowering everyone and to give them the knowledge to be successful with each of their unique fitness journey and goals.
Where were you born?
Mississauga, ON
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I love watching participants smile and sweat at the same time and see that working out can be fun! There is something so awesome about the energy and vibe in a group fitness class that leaves one feeling charged and ready conquer their day.