Personal trainers at Champlain Heights Fitness Centre

Specialty areas 

• General fitness for all ages
• Strength and weight training
• Sport-specific training
• Fat loss and weight management
• Nutritional advice and counselling

Education and qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in kinesiology (UBCO)
• Certified personal trainer (CSEP-CPT)
• Standard first aid with CPR-C-AED
• NCCP Fundamental Movement Skills (FMS)
• BC SportsAid

Philosophy

"Going in one more round when you don't think you can – that's what makes all the difference in your life." - Rocky

Specialty areas

• Cardiovascular, resistance, and flexibility training for adults and older adults
• Specialty training for osteoporosis/osteopenia, falls prevention, Parkinson’s Disease, and stroke recovery
• Fitness instructor for aerobics, step aerobics, strength, circuit, HIIT, seniors fitness, and dance fitness including Zumba, Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning, Zumba Step, and BollyX 

Education and qualifications

• Certified personal trainer (BCRPA)
• Certified group fitness, aquafit, Osteofit, older adult and yoga instructor (BCRPA)
• Specialty training for Osteofit, SteadyFeet, F.A.M.E., PWR Moves
• Standard first aid and CPR/AED Level C (Canadian Red Cross)

Interests

Dance fitness is one of Gail’s favorites areas of instruction. She also loves to cook, travel, take beautiful photos and knit.

Philosophy

Encouraging lifelong fitness, whenever you begin your journey.

Specialty areas

• Weight loss
• Youth
• Sports performance
• Nutrition counselling

Education and qualifications

• Certified personal trainer
• Cycling instructor
• Twist conditioning
• TFW level 2
• Youth Fit
• TRX
• Registered professional councellor

Interests

Swimming, triathlon, hiking, paddleboarding, skiiing...basically anything outside.

Philosophy

1% better every day

Specialty areas

• Women's circuit training
• Strength training
• Total body conditioning group fitness class
• Beginners of all ages

Education and qualifications

• BCRPA Strength Trainer
• BCRPA Personal Trainer
• BCRPA Third Age Instructor
• BCRPA Group Fitness Instructor

Interests

I am passionate about health and wellness. When not in a fitness class, I enjoy running with my dog Chloe, cycling and hiking with friends, and trying out new recipes at home.

Philosophy

My goal is to help improve my clients quality of life through physical fitness achieved in a manner that is safe, effective, efficient and above all, enjoyable.

Specialty areas

• Post-Rehabilitation
• Strength and conditioning
• Mat pilates
• Functional training

Education and qualifications

• M.Kin (UBC)
• Hones. Kine B.A (York University)
• ACE Medical Exercise Specialist
• Body Harmonics Pilates Matwork Specialist
• YMCA Canada Certified Group Strength Leader
• Lifesaving Society Standard First Aid with CPR-C

Interests

Functional training, post-rehabilitation, weight management, kettlebell strength and conditioning, suspension training, body weight training, cycling, ice skating, gymnastics, track and field.

Philosophy

You miss 100% of the shots you don’t take so get out there, challenge yourself and have fun doing it. 

Megan believes in a holistic approach to health and wellness. She advocates for a well-balanced, and realistic approach for everyday life as well as physical health and wellness. Megan will make you work, but accommodate you on an individual level so you feel both challenged and safe. She focuses on empowering clients and strives to help them be the better version of themselves.