Personal trainers at Trout Lake Fitness Centre

I am passionate about fitness and enjoy a healthy and active lifestyle with a wide variety of activities including team sports, paddle boarding, kayaking, swimming, pickleball, tennis, skiing, and of course walking my dog, Marley. 

My other passion is travel. I have trekked through the jungles in South East Asia, cycled the wine regions of Argentina, sailed the Australian Great Barrier Reef, and survived cycling down the world's most dangerous road in Bolivia on a mountain bike! My career highlights include owning and operating a successful luxury dog daycare for small dogs and an organic smoothie company located at the BC Ferries Terminal on Vancouver Island. 

Specialty areas

• Third age (45 years +) fitness and flexibility programs
• Seniors strength training and stretch programs
• Women's weight training and weight loss programs
• Introductory/beginner fitness

Specialty areas

• Strength training and recreational bodybuilding
• Seniors’ fitness
• Postural and flexibility training
• Assisted injury rehabilitation and prevention

Education and qualifications

• Bachelor of Kinesiology (UBC)
• Sports Science Diploma (Douglas College)
• BCRPA-registered Personal Trainer 
• Standard First Aid and CPR-C/AED

Philosophy

We're better than we think we are.

Specialty areas

• Adult/older adult full-body fitness
• Osteoporosis/osteopenia, falls prevention, Parkinson’s Disease, and stroke recovery

Education and qualifications

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

Philosophy

Encouraging lifelong fitness, whenever you begin your journey.

Specialty areas

• Women over 40
• People with health and motivational challenges

Education and qualifications

• Health and Fitness Certificate (SFU)
• BCRPA Personal Trainer
• Precision Nutrition Level 1
• Coaching and Training Women (GirlsGoneStrong)
• Older Adult (Formerly Third Age)
• Emergency First Aid and CPR-C/AED (St John Ambulance)

Interests

I’ve been involved with the fitness industry since 2005. I’m passionate about helping others find optimal wellness by balancing healthy nutrition and physical activity with other aspects of life. When I’m not running, riding my bike, or hanging out in the gym you’ll find me playing guitar, obsessing about Formula 1 auto racing, and learning to speak Norwegian.

Specialty areas

• Older Adult Specialty (BCRPA)
• Youth Fitness Specialist (ACE)
• Injury prevention and resilience

Philosophy

I want to help people reconnect with their bodies, live a healthier happier lifestyle, and discover what being fit means to them regardless of body type, health status, or weight. We can all live fit lives with the right guidance and assistance.

Specialty areas

• Functional training
• Sport specific strength and conditioning 
• Women specific training
• Older adult
• Cardiac rehab
• TRX training

Education and qualifications

• Registered BCRPA Fitness Leader - Current
• Certified Personal Trainer BCRPA
• Certified Weight Training Instructor – BCRPA
• Certified Group Fitness Instructor  – BCRPA
• Specialty Certification – BCRPA - Yoga, Older Adult, Fitness Theory
• Certified TRX Trainer - @TRX
• Certified Indoor Cycling - @Keiser
• Bachelor of Arts – General Studies (SFU)
• Associate Degree – B.A. (Douglas College)
• Emergency First Aid and CPR C/AED

Philosophy

Just move!  Moving everyday has the power to improve every part of your body, and your mind, resulting in better overall health. I take a functional and practical approach when it comes to training my clients. The goal is to move in the most fluid, and natural (functional) way, improving everyday living, and the activities or sports you enjoy. I personally, have been a life-long mover, pursing activities such as trail running, mountain biking, hiking, x-country, skate, and alpine skiing, rock climbing, outrigger canoeing, and most recently have taken up stand-up paddle boarding. Invest in your health by moving more and moving better!

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. 

Sead started training in Europe in 1998, and has been training in Canada since 2003.

Specialty areas

• Strength conditioning
• Power training
• Weight loss
• Rehabilitation

Education and qualifications

• Bachelor of Physical Education (University of Sarajevo)
• BCRPA Weight Training Instructor
• BCRPA Personal Trainer
• Emergency First Aid and CPR

Interests

Martial arts (Brazilian Ju Jitsu), soccer, volleyball.

Philosophy

Eat well. Live a healthy and balanced lifestyle with the outcome of feeling great.

Born and raised on the West Coast, my love of sports and the outdoors has translated into a passion for promoting functional movement for all ages and walks of life. 

My style is to assess, listen, and then prescribe a plan for your success. My focus is on effective movement, consistency, and progressive lifestyle changes.

Specialty areas

• General fitness for all ages
• Functional strength training 
• Sport-specific training (basketball and snowboarding)

Education and qualifications

• Certified Personal Trainer (BCRPA – BC Recreation and Parks Association)
• CPR/AED Level C and standard first aid
• Fitness Kickboxing Canada certified
• Over 10 years of personal training 

Philosophy

Move easier, get stronger, and feel better. 

 Hobbies

• Basketball
• Snowboarding
• Biking
• Camping 
• Weight training