This interval class is all about cardio. With the use of timed intervals, variety of cardio drills and short rests this workout will get your heart pumping! This workout is all about getting sweaty and working hard!
A low impact, energizing workout that fuses Ballet, Yoga and Pilates. This high rep, low resistance class burns calories, lengthens muscles and improves flexibility. No dance experience required!
This Unique fusion class incorporates boxing and barre to create an energizing workout. Barre mixes Yoga, Pilates and Ballet to Lengthen muscles and improve flexibility. In the boxing portion you will kick and punch your way through this physical and mental workout to help improve fitness and reduce stress. Your body won't know what hit it with this amazing new workout style.
This interval class is all about cardio. With the use of timed intervals, variety of cardio drills and short rests this workout will get your heart pumping! This workout is all about getting sweaty and working hard!
Fight Club is a Cardio Kickboxing format with choreographed elements that is heart pumping and exhilarating. This total body workout combines cardio fitness with shadow boxing & defensive moves to elevate the heart rate while training speed and agility. Get ready to feel the burn as we focus on form and technique.
Get strong in our functional Individualized intensity training studio. With a combination of mobility, strength and conditioning you will train your body with functional movement patterns to get you stronger for everyday life. With our sled track, battle ropes and tire flipping you will feel stronger in no time.
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?
Fusion is a mat based class working through Yoga, Pilates and Strength fitness exercises. A variety of equipment can be used. Participants can choose to work bare foot, barre/yoga socks or with shoes. Yoga mat recommended .
This class focuses on the branch of yoga which concentrates on physical health and mental well-being. Hatha yoga uses physical postures (asanas), breathing techniques (pranayama), and meditation (dyana) with the goal of bringing about a sound, healthy body and a clear, peaceful mind.
This interval class is all about muscle. With the use of timed intervals, heavier weights and structured programming, fire up your muscles and get a cardio workout without doing one burpee! Interval time and exercises will vary which will also keep your body guessing. Burn some serious calories while getting stronger!
This unique class incorporates many different spaces on the gym floor - the Turf, rowing machines and treadmills. Exercises will be taught in an interval style with portable equipment such as battle ropes, slam balls, and plyo boxes. The class is very fast-paced and will have you moving from start to finish.
Enjoy a fun HIIT style workout with a motivating team-oriented fitness environment.
Mobility is essential for the health of our body. In this class we will focus on mobilizing the joints, then stretching the muscles that are tight around that joint and strengthening the weak muscles. Combining all three will help to create a strong and more mobile body that will keep you moving for years to come!
The classes incorporate all the key principles of Pilates such as postural alignment, breathing, core stability, controlled movement and flexibility. They are low-impact. The mat floor exercises may also be combined with other props such as weights, balls, therabands, rings, and Barre.
Are you ready for 12 Rounds of Awesome? 3 minute rounds of cardio Kickboxing… 3 minute rounds of compound weight lifting = 12 Rounds of LEAVING IT ALL ON THE FLOOR!
This calorie burning kick a** workout is guaranteed to pump you up AND FIRE YOU UP!
Join us for a great spin workout that focuses on technique, proper form, safety and getting the best cardiovascular ride an hour can provide. Get physically and mentally strong with all of the varied types of drills trained in this class.
This class is for all levels of riders so come prepared to grow your fitness level as you SPIN STRONG!
Join us for a great spin workout that focuses on technique, proper form, safety and getting the best cardiovascular ride an hour can provide. Get physically and mentally strong with all of the varied types of drills trained in this class.
This class is for all levels of riders so come prepared to grow your fitness level as you SPIN STRONG!
Habitual movement patterns and past injuries lead to malformations in the spine which create pain, stiffness, imbalance and compensation. Through the use of mobilization techniques, we can begin to break down these patterns and restructure deeply held tension in the body. In this practice we will utilize the soft props inspired by Critical Alignment TherapyTM including the Black Spinal Strip and lower back felt roll to mobilize the spine.
Each class will include breath awareness, mindfulness, soft prop mobilization and gentle yoga postures. A slow reflective and therapeutic experience.
This class will help you burn calories as we work through a variety of conditioning exercises using weights, portable equipment and your body weight. There will be a strong focus on exercises for your whole body which will also help you move better in your everyday life!
This class is for everyone and so is TRX! Join us for this full body, strength-based workout using this more focused, functional approach to training with the TRX suspension system. Push, pull, lunge, plank, hinge and squat your way to improved functional fitness and sport specific performance goals.
It doesn't matter if you are starting strong and getting stronger or totally new to the journey of strength-based training, our TRX STRONG class is for you!
This TRX STRONG class will focus more on muscular strength training and will always have a strong emphasis on core engagement, strength and stabilization.
Vinyasa yoga is a creative form of yoga where poses are linked together with the breath in a flowing sequence. The beauty of Vinyasa yoga is the variety. There is no standard sequence in Vinyasa yoga, so the style, pace and intensity will all vary depending on the teacher. Classes may be sequenced around a peak pose such as a backbend, or they might focus on a particular theme such as the chakras or an aspect of yoga philosophy. The class may be dynamic and focus on strengthening postures, or it may be a slower flow with an emphasis on mobility and flexibility in the spine or the hips.
Yin Yoga is a slow-paced style of yoga as exercise, incorporating principles of traditional Chinese medicine, with asanas (postures) that are held for longer periods of time than in other styles. Advanced practitioners may stay in one asana for five minutes or more.
Expect to gently flow though yoga postures in this all levels and abilities class where you will create a bit of warmth, and release tension in your body and mind. This practice offers you an opportunity to connect your breath with movement while deeply connecting to the present moment. Yoga Renew will leave you feeling re-energized and renewed for your day ahead.
This circuit style class will give you everything you are looking for; cardio, strength, core and more. The workout can range from muscle group focus to a full body burn. Every experience will be unique, but will motivate you to work hard and get the results you are looking for!
This exciting Latin- based dance class will get your heart pumping and bring out your inner Mamacita.
Have fun with your friends as you share the dance floor for a great cardiovascular workout!
I’m born and raised Canadian
I practice, teach and share group yoga classes because it is beautiful to continuously re-discover the ability of our body, the power of our focused mind, and connection with our spirit, breath, and community.
Where Were You Born?
Born & raised in Saskatoon, SK, Moved to Calgary in 1998
What are your Certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I truly enjoy inspiring and motivating people to do better, be healthier and stronger. When you attend one of my classes you will leave feeling... ”like you earned your shower”
Where were you born?
I am Hungarian, from Transilvania
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I love helping people live a healthier, happier life, it’s wonderful meeting so many awesome people and it makes me happy doing what I love to do.
Where were you born?
I am from Victoria - I have lived there 12 different times! However, my family and I have been in Calgary for almost 17 years.
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I love the energy that comes from teaching others, and the chance to motivate others to do their best. Group fitness classes create a social community, and allow for people to connect mentally, emotionally, and physically! For me, mental health is a huge area of focus, and I believe that physically activity assists in good mental health. Finally, I love the growth that I see in participants and myself from participating in group fitness classes!
Where were you born?
I'm from Oakville, Ontario but moved here in 2018 to play in the mountains (I snowboard in the winter and hike in the summer)
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I love group fitness because it's great to see how being in a social setting inspires people to work hard together. There's a great sense of community that happens and it's a huge source of motivation in my own fitness journey! Working out is always better with friends :)
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?
Drumheller
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
Love the energy and the people!
Where were you born?
Calgary
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I love the energy in group fitness classes.
Where were you born?
Calgary born and raised
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I love teaching group classes so I can share what I have learned and help people maintain happy healthy and mobile lives.
(Bio Coming Soon)
Where were you born?
I was born in Swift Current Saskatchewan but moved to Calgary when I was five years old so I consider Calgary my true home.
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I love motivating people on their fitness journey. I am passionate about teaching proper technique and work out safety!
London, UK
Because it makes me feel good. I love the community and I enjoy the energy in the room :)
Where were you born?
Born in Richmond, BC but moved in Calgary in 1985…spent 4 years at Penn State but otherwise Calgary has been home for a long time
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
A captive audience for my bad jokes…just kidding! But, group fitness is awesome because of the energy (thanks to our awesome participants for providing that!)
Where were you born?
Edmonton (but don’t hold that against me).
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
Continue to be inspired everyday by group fitness participants
Where were you born?
Born in Port-au-Prince, but grew up in Ottawa. Lived in Montreal prior to the move to Calgary in 1990.
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I like the connection I make with my participants. The class is a community on its own where people feel like they belong. It brings me joy to see people progress and push what they thought were their limits. Improving quality of life of my participants is a passion for me!
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.
Where Were You Born?
Originally from Edmonton but have been a Calgarian for 40+ years
What are your Certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
Teaching fitness allows me to motivate people to move their bodies to improve both their physical and mental health. Motivating others helps me to keep my motivation and health goals on track as well!
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?
Born in India. Moved to the UK aged 14. Moved to Calgary 20 years ago.
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
Love the energy and camaraderie. The privilege of encouraging them on their wellness journey.
Where Were You Born?
Calgary
What are your Certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
The practice of yoga has so many benefits, not just stretching and strengthening the body, but connecting breath and movement, and quieting the mind. I am privileged to share the teachings and philosophy of yoga with my students and see them create their own relationship with the practice.
Where were you born?
Grayson Saskatchewan
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I love the atmosphere of a group class big or small and helping clients reach their goals and getting to know each of them.
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.
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Where were you born?
Born in Regina but I have lived in Calgary since I was 6 moths old
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I love group fitness because I can motivate and help others to be active and feel strong and confident both physically and mentally. The team approach creates positive energy which resonates with the participants.
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Where were you born?
I was born in Hong Kong and immigrated to Calgary when I was 10 years old.
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I love group exercise because I've a passion for health and fitness. I was pleasantly plump in my teenage years, and I wanted to learn how to Slim down and be more fit & healthy. I love to share my knowledge and training to help others to achieve their health goals.
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Where Were You Born?
Bogota, Colombia
What are your Certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
love the connection with the participants, seeing them unplug from their daily routine, leaving behind problems and worries – and investing an hour in their own health
Colombia
I love the energy, interaction, how we build community and a fitness family.
Born in Maple Creek Saskatchewan, however, I have called Calgary my home since 1996
Group Fitness has an energy that can not be duplicated. It is infectious. That energy drives me to teach and keeps me excited to offer a variety of classes to members. My passion is definitely seeing members accomplish things they never thought they could.
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.
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Where were you born?
I was born in England, grew up in Ontario and moved to Calgary in my mid 20s
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I love group fitness for the community it builds among the participants. I love to make a difference in someone’s day, share my energy and put smiles on faces while working out in a fun-filled environment.
Where Were You Born?
Calgary, Alberta
What are your Certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
The people and the energy! I love watching the growth and excitement of my participants and the community we build together
Where Were You Born?
Bogota, Colombia
What are your Certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I love that people are having fun when they are working out. Always try to make it as enjoyable as possible for them. I started participating in group fitness (step classes) here and I loved every minute of it. After Zumba showed up in this Country and it was more fun dancing (LOVE IT)
Where were you born?
Calgary born and raised
What are your certifications/education?
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I enjoy group fitness for the energy and enthusiasm it brings.
I am a native Albertan, I have been in Calgary for many years.
I love group fitness, in that we know each other therefore in yoga, can tailor movements to each individual. For other fitness classes, we have a real community, challenge each other, and assist each other.
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?
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 Were You Born?
I was born in Montreal, raised near Toronto, and have spent most of my adult life in Calgary.
What are your Certifications/education?
FIS Canfitpro, Zumba, Strong Nation
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I love group fitness because of the community! We all welcome and support each other and become a family sweating it out together!
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?
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.
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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 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?
England, Manchester
What are your certifications/education?
I have my Level 2 fitness instructor it qualification, functional training qualification, and I am a qualified children's gymnastics coach.
What do you love about teaching group classes?
The community aspect of the classes is my favorite. The members pushing eachother on, and training together to get to the end goal of finishing a HARD session.
Where were you born?
Calgary Alberta
What are your certifications/education?
AFLCA Group Fitness, RYT 200, RYT85 Perinatal, MMACS
What is it you love about teaching Group Fitness?
I teach group fitness for the sense of community. There’s something so powerful about enjoying an experience together. You learn so much, meet amazing humans and leave feeling inspired!
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.
Name and Nick name (if you have one):
Erin Fiddick; E Rock, E Baby, E, or McFiddick
Where were you born?
Northern BC
How long have you been a Personal Trainer?
Since 2019
What are your certifications/education?
CPTS, Functional Aging Specialist, Massage Therapy, Kickboxing black belt, and currently working on my nutrition certification!
What is it that you love about being a Personal Trainer OR Why did you start personal training?
I knew that I wanted to be a trainer since I was 16, but decided after my twins were born, to finally fulfill that dream and become certified! The best feeling is watching clients realize they are stronger than they think. Watching the transformation that happens from within make me teary-eyed every time.
When you attend one of my training sessions you will leave feeling...
Motivated and challenged, surprised. A line I hear often is “that is harder than it looks!”
Outside of the class you teach/coach/train, what is your favorite way to experience fitness, sport and/ or adventure?
Well, that has shifted over the past few years. Now, it's about getting out in nature with my kids: walking, hiking, biking, going to a playground or setting up my slackline at a park.
One fun fact about you OR what is your "go to cheat" treat or meal?
Fun Fact - I trained at a professional wrestling school in Ontario, run by Smith Hart. I had one local televised performance in New York state. It was my first show and they literally had to shove me out of the curtain for my match!
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?
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.
