LIVE-FiT Personal Wellness

Name:
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:
Jeff

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:
Alicia

Where were you born?
Brandon, MB

How long have you been a Personal Trainer?
Since 2022

What are your certifications/education?

• BSc. in Kinesiology at the University of Lethbridge

What is it that you love about being a Personal Trainer OR Why did you start personal training?
I really enjoy being able to be a part of someones exercise journey and celebrating their achievements and accomplishments along side them! Seeing people embrace their fitness journey is something I love to see.

When you attend one of my training sessions you will leave feeling...
Encouraged, accomplished, and looking forward to the next session!

Outside of the class you teach/coach/train, what is your favorite way to experience fitness, sport and/ or adventure?
You can find me outside going for hikes, playing a round of golf or disc golf, and canoeing when I am able to get out to a lake. In the winter I am in the mountains snowboarding or out on the ice skating!

One fun fact about you or your favorite cheat meal?
I don't personally have a specific cheat meal, but I can never say no to twizzlers!

Name:
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:
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!

Name:
Craig

Where were you born:
Calgary, AB

How long have you been a Personal Trainer?
I have been Personal Training since 2014

What are your certifications/education?

• CSEP - CPT

What is it that you love about being a Personal Trainer OR Why did you start personal training?
I love personal training because I get to help people live better lives by moving better, feeling better, and living longer!

When you attend one of my training sessions you will leave feeling...
Feeling empowered, excited, and one step closer to your goal. My goal is to always be one of the most exciting parts of my client's day!

Outside of the class you teach/coach/train, what is your favorite way to experience fitness, sport and/ or adventure? 
I am an avid hunter so from Sept-Jan I am out in the wilderness as many days as I can. I work hard every year to ensure the freezer is full of meat that I have procured.

One fun fact about you OR what is your "go to cheat" treat or meal? 
I don't believe in 'Cheat' or 'Treat' meals as we are not dogs and should never punish or reward ourselves with food. I have a huge passion for cooking, so the kitchen is one of my happy places. Don't ask what my go-to dish is because I feel that if someone has a go-to dish, they don't know how to cook.

Name:
Tana

Where were you born?
Neilburg, Saskatchewan

How long have you been teaching / Personal Training? 
10 plus years.

What are your certifications/education?

• Fitness Alberta Group Exercise Specialty Leader with Portable Equipment
• TRX suspension training course
• TRX Group Training Course
• TRX RIP Training Course
• TRX Functional Training Course
• CanFitPro Personal Training Specialty

What is it that you love about being a Personal Trainer OR Why did you start personal training?
I love being around the gym every day and being around like-minded fitness people. I also enjoy watching people go on their fitness journey. I like the fun community you get from group classes.

When you attend one of my training sessions you will leave feeling...
Exhilarated from the tough, fun, challenging workout. I love changing up the dynamic of classes each time. Using games, dice, partners, and all kinds of different equipment. I love to challenge people if they choose and can adapt to whatever your need may be.

Outside of the class you teach/coach/train, what is your favorite way to experience fitness, sport and/ or adventure?
I love to play hockey, golf, and fish.

One fun fact about you OR what is your "go-to cheat" treat or meal?
I love any kind of pizza.