Name and Nick name (if you have one):
Marcus

Where were you born?
Elgin, Scotland

What classes do you teach at Big Sky Fitness?
I teach TRX and Bootcamp classes!

How long have you been teaching / Personal Training?
Since 2018

What are your certifications/education?

• 2 years of Kinesiology at University of Lethbridge,
• CanFitPro CPT
• AFLCA Group Fitness Instructor 
• TRX Foundations

What is it that you love about teaching group fitness/ Personal training OR Why did yo​u start to teach group fitness/ personal training?
I love helping others achieve their personal fitness goals and to see the difference it makes in people’s everyday lives! I enjoy a group class because everyone pushes each other and finds the will to drive and keep going as a group.

When you attend one of my classes / training sessions you will leave feeling...
Better than when you walked in, with a sense of accomplishment and satisfaction, saying that was awesome!

Outside of the class you teach/coach/train, what is your favorite way to experience fitness, sport and/ or adventure?
Travelling is how I experience adventure! I love to ski in the winter and hike and play football in the summer!  

One fun fact about you OR what is your "go to cheat" treat or meal?
I’ve travelled to over 40 countries and every meal is a cheat meal when you’re travelling!

Name and Nick name (if you have one):
Simon

Where were you born:
Calgary, AB

How long have you been a Personal Trainer?
Since 2005

What are your certifications/education?

• CanFitPro Personal Training Specialist (PTS)
• CanFitPro Healthy Eating Guidelines
• Active Aging (working with people 60+ years of age)
• First Degree Black Belt - Ninjutsu

What is it that you love about being a Personal Trainer OR Why did you start personal training?
I love when people have a breakthrough in their eating habits, movement, or abilities. Helping people move better and feel better is incredibly rewarding for me.

When you attend one of my training sessions you will leave feeling...
Accomplished. The goal of every session may not be to work to exhaustion or to have sore muscles; every session will have a purpose which will progress you toward your goals.

Outside of the class you teach/coach/train, what is your favorite way to experience fitness, sport and/ or adventure? 
I have developed a passion for bodybuilding in recent years, however I also enjoy martial arts, snowboarding, and skateboarding.

One fun fact about you OR what is your "go to cheat" treat or meal? 
I can't say 'No' to peanut butter. I eat it by the spoonful, and I put it on everything. It's also rare that I will turn a cookie away. 

Name and nickname:
Jeff HR or Pooper

Where were you born:
Calgary, AB

How long have you been a Personal Trainer?
Since 2004

What are your certifications/education? 

• AFLCA Certified Exercise Specialist
• AFLCA Group Fitness Instructor

What is it that you love about being a Personal Trainer OR Why did you start personal training?
Being an integral part of someone achieving both their long and short term goals 

When you attend one of my training sessions you will leave feeling...
 a sense of accomplishment 

Outside of the class you teach/coach/train, what is your favorite way to experience fitness, sport and/ or adventure?
Competing in various sports 

One fun fact about you OR what is your "go to cheat" treat or meal?
Wings!

Name and Nick name (if you have one):
Leanne

Where were you born?
Calgary, AB

How long have you been a Personal Trainer?
Since 2011

What are your certifications/education?

• Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor
• Precision Nutrition Level 1
• CanFitPro PTS
• PTA Global
• RockTape Mobility Certification
• Post-Rehabilitation Specialist Training

What is it that you love about being a Personal Trainer OR Why did you start personal training?
I believe every person should live a life free of limitations. I am a firm believer that with good health and fitness, you can do anything you want. My goal is to help prevent injury and disease from taking over people’s lives, and also help those affected by injury or disease to realize there is hope, and they can improve their quality of life. Every person has different goals and there are so many different ways to accomplish those goals; it’s so much fun helping my clients find the path that works for them and their lifestyle.

When you attend one of my training sessions you will leave feeling...
 powerful, capable and knowledgeable. I want to teach you how to teach yourself. You will experience and understand new things, and see how great it can feel.

Outside of the class you teach/coach/train, what is your favorite way to experience fitness, sport and/ or adventure?
I love nature! My husband and I spend time golfing, hiking, mountain biking, playing tennis, soccer, you name it – I’ll try anything!

One fun fact about you or your favorite cheat meal?
I’m a professional musician! I’m a freelance trumpet player, performing everywhere from Theatre shows to the Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra to Big Bands.

Name and Nick name (if you have one):
David

Where were you born?
The Woodlands, Texas

How long have you been teaching / Personal Training?
Since 2019

What are your certifications/education?

• Bachelor of Science – Exercise and Health Physiology (with Distinction)
• CPR Level C

What is it that you love about teaching group fitness/ Personal training OR Why did yo​u start to teach group fitness/ personal training?
I’m a people person, so I love being able to continually meet new members and build relationships. Using these relationships, I provide effective solutions for my clients’ unique situations. From here, its so rewarding seeing a client’s progress inside and outside the gym, and this motivates me to continue to provide high-quality experiences!

When you attend one of my classes / training sessions you will leave feeling...
You will leave feeling proud of what you were able to accomplish, and clear on what steps to take to achieve your fitness & nutrition goals. My training philosophy doesn’t
involve exhausting you during every workout, but rather to strategically and progressively bring you closer to your goals.

Outside of the class you teach/coach/train, what is your favorite way to experience fitness, sport and/ or adventure?
I love playing team sports. While soccer is my favourite, I also enjoy playing flag football, ultimate frisbee, and more. I also like going hiking with friends!

One fun fact about you OR what is your "go to cheat" treat or meal?
Fun Fact: I skipped Kindergarten (no big deal)
Go-to Cheat Meal: Chicken Bacon Mushroom Melt (Pizza 73)

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!

Name and Nick name (if you have one):
Jen

Where were you born?
Richmond, BC

How long have you been a Personal Trainer?
Since 2006

What are your certifications/education?
Bachelor of Science in Exercise and Health Physiology, CSEP Clinical Exercise
Physiologist (CEP), Prenatal and Postnatal Fitness Specialist

What is it that you love about being a Personal Trainer OR Why did you start
personal training?
I love the relationships and trust that I build with my clients and watching them build
their confidence in their ability to do challenging things.

When you attend one of my training sessions you will leave feeling...
STRONG and CAPABLE – my goal is always to help my clients feel like they can tackle
any obstacle that comes their way, whether that’s finishing their first race or making it
through the marathon of bedtime with little kids!

Outside of the class you teach/coach/train, what is your favorite way to
experience fitness, sport and/ or adventure?
I love running, swimming and spending as much time outside as possible (especially in
the Summer). I always plan to run a few races each season to push myself. I’m a former
triathlete – prior to becoming a mom of 2 boys – and hope to get back into triathlon
soon!

One fun fact about you OR what is your "go to cheat" treat or meal?
I’m a 2x Ironman triathlon finisher (in Arizona and Mont Tremblant) and chocolate will
win me over every time.

Name and Nick name (if you have one):
Vanessa

Where were you born?
Brandon, MB

How long have you been teaching / Personal Training?
Since 2022

What are your certifications/education?

• Personal Fitness Trainer Diploma (Mount Royal University)
• CSEP CPT

What is it that you love about teaching group fitness/ Personal training OR Why did yo​u start to teach group fitness/ personal training?
I love to help others in any way I can, so with personal training, it is such a rewarding feeling to be able to help my clients reach their fitness goals. Watching my clients reach their goals and seeing their transformations is also extremely rewarding for me and is one of the reasons I started personal training. I had my own trainers growing up and seeing how much  personal training benefited me in my sport performance and helped me reach my own goals, really inspired me to want to help others and watch them achieve their goals!

When you attend one of my classes / training sessions you will leave feeling...
Proud of what you were able to accomplish, and motivated to keep progressing and getting closer to your goals every session!

Outside of the class you teach/coach/train, what is your favorite way to experience fitness, sport and/ or adventure?I love snowboarding! I also love doing water activities at the lake in the summer and going hiking and biking!

One fun fact about you OR what is your "go to cheat" treat or meal?Fun fact: I’m a 3x Ladies Provincial Motocross Champion, and raced at all the Canadian nationals in 2021.
Cheat meal: Sushi or ice cream!