Personal Training

Ruel Afurong

BSc, CSEP-CPT
Ruel believes that exercise and healthy eating habits are not just a hobby, but a way of life. Ruel has worked with all levels of clients from beginner to athlete, as well as with those with acute and chronic injuries (post-rehab).

Specializations: hypertrophy/strength, weight loss, sports-specific training, strength and conditioning

Amanda Donnelly

BSc(Kin), CSEP-CPT, RMT
Amanda enjoys helping clients meet the challenge of making positive and sustainable lifestyle changes. As both a trainer and massage therapist, she has experience reconditioning clients with injuries and strives to make exercise safe and enjoyable.

Specializations: hypertrophy/strength, endurance training, weight loss, injury prevention/rehabilitation

Ashley Derlago

BKin, CSEP-CEP, EIMC Level 2
Ashley’s passion for training comes from the inspiration she gets from helping others realize their potential and reach their goals. She believes in motivating clients to achieve what they might not otherwise push themselves to do and strives to make exercise enjoyable.

Specializations: group and personal training, functional fitness, strength and conditioning, weight loss, chronic disease, sport-specific training

Megan Giesbrecht

BSc(Kin) Exercise Science, CSEP-CPT
Megan has a passion for movement, health, and wellness. Megan believes having the knowledge, skill and passion for helping people reach their fitness goals can have a long lasting positive effect on their lives.

Specializations: hypertrophy/strength training, sport specific training, functional fitness, high intensity interval training

Darren Gudmundson

BSc(Kin), CSEP-CPT
Darren is a firm believer of the motto “work smarter AND harder”. He works to make sessions challenging, functional, informative, and likes to push people of all populations out of their comfort zone. His upbeat, enthusiastic personality will help you keep upping your weight, and continue to get that extra rep

Specializations: strength/hypertrophy, weight loss, functional & sport specific training.

Lynnsey Eastoe

BKin(AT), CSEP-CEP, FMS Certified
Lynnsey has experience working with all clients, from weight loss and health goals to performance goals. She enjoys seeing clients accomplish things they thought they couldn’t.

Specializations: group and personal training, weight loss, return to work/sport post-injury

Howie Eugenio

BKin, CSEP-CPT, CSCS
Whether it be training for sport, improving strength, or getting over an injury, Howie strives to help people reach an optimal state of well-being to be ready for the demand of their work, lives and activities.

Specializations: sport-specific training, strength and functional training, kettlebell training, injury rehabilitation

Alex Nataluk

BSc(Kin), CSEP-CEP

Alex enjoys showing people they are capable of much more than what they believe they can do. From people with chronic conditions to low endurance, she is passionate about educating others that exercise is safe and the right medicine.

Specializations: interval training, strength gains, weight loss, chronic disease

Alyzza Onio

BSc(Kin), CSEP-CPT

Alyzza believes that fitness and a healthy lifestyle can play a significant role in anyone’s life. She has enthusiasm to help her clients reach potentials they never thought possible, while doing movements safely and effectively.

Specializations: hypertrophy/strength training, group training, sport specific, interval & circuit training, weight loss.

Shannon Penfound

MA(Kin), CPT, Mental Skills Consultant
Shannon’s work with beginner fitness enthusiasts, provincial and varsity-level athletes, and Canadian Military personnel has allowed her to engage with individuals from various backgrounds. She has a passion for helping her clients reach their fitness goals by balancing both personal training and mental skills consulting, ensuring that her clients are set up for long-term success.

Specializations: functional movement, athletic training, flexibility training, Sport and Exercise Psychology, Spinning Instructor

Wes Pomarensky

BKin, CSEP-CEP, FMS Certified
Wes uses a movement-based approach to fitness. He believes in the importance of assuring clients have a solid foundation of movement quality and capability before increasing strength capacity. Technique comes first.

Specializations: movement, strength

Karson Prost

BKin, CSEP-CPT, PCP
Karson believes that hard work, proper form and technique are the keys to results. Karson works with a wide range of clients, including: athletes, weight loss groups, fitness competitors and those simply looking to improve their overall health.

Specializations: weight loss, muscle building programs with a focus on foundational exercises

Curtis Relke

BESS(AT)
It’s Curtis’ goal to pass on the training knowledge he has learned in the past 20+ years with clients. He loves seeing clients thrive, find a love for exercise and continually see progress.

Specializations: weight training (dumb bells, kettle bells, Olympic bar), sport-specific training, high intensity interval training, agility ladder/footwork training

Amy Schroeder

BKin, CSEP-CEP
Amy strives to help people of any age, ability, or health status achieve their goals. She has experience working with all abilities, from athletes to chronic disease patients. Amy believes wellness extends beyond the gym and aims to help her clients develop confidence and independence that ideally will lead to enjoyment and adherence to exercise.

Specializations: functional movement, corrective exercises, chronic disease, sport/athletic training, weight loss, general fitness

Adrian Theroux

BKin, CSEP-CPT,
A specialist in building full-body, functional strength, Adrian uses his knowledge of biomechanics and anatomy to refine your technique to keep you injury free and prevent muscular imbalances. He will push you to perform movements and move weights you never thought possible. Adrian is dedicated to helping clients make consistent progress in all their fitness goals

Specializations: strength/muscle building, speed/agility, full body conditioning, technique, injury/imbalance prevention, Crossfit Level 1 Trainer, Crossfit Level 1 Gymnastics Trainer, Agatsu Level 1 Kettlebell Instructor, NCCP Level 1 Football Coach

Francois Venter

BKin, CSCS
Helping people improve and maintain their daily functional ability is a very rewarding process. As a trainer you have to find and utilize components of training that people enjoy and structure their program to help them succeed.

Specializations: hypertrophy/strength, conditioning, sport-specific training, weight loss, functional fitness