Personal Training
Reach your personal best
Virtual Appointments are Available and Sessions May Be Purchased By Phone
Making a lifestyle change requires support, and that’s where our team of experts comes in. Degreed and certified, our personal trainers work with members to develop individualized programs.
Start a fitness plan tailored to your abilities and goals, work one-on-one with a trainer, or build off the energy of others in group training. One-on-one sessions can be adapted for athletic training or the special needs of those with health problems, injury or who are pregnant.
Personal training is available to members and non-members. A trainer will be selected for you based on your schedule, goals, and preference and will contact you to arrange your first session after you fill out and submit your form.
Meet the trainers
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
Darren Gudmundson
BSc(Kin), CSEP-CPT
Darren is a firm believer in 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.
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 the 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.
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 (dumbbells, kettlebells, Olympic bar), sport-specific training, high-intensity interval training, agility ladder/footwork training
Amy Schroeder
BKin, CSEP-CEP
Amy has experience working with a wide range of ages and abilities, primarily specializing in chronic disease populations. Her primary goal is to enhance the quality of clients' daily activities by teaching proper movement techniques to reduce injury risk and pain. Amy believes wellness extends beyond the gym and hopes 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
Shayla Krowiak
BKin, CSEP-CEP
Shayla is passionate about helping clients increase their quality of life through exercise prescription that is specific to their goals. She is a strong believer in exercise as a form of medicine. Whether you are living with a chronic disease or wanting to improve your overall health and fitness, Shayla will always focus on creating exercise programs that are effective and enjoyable.
Specializations: chronic disease, functional fitness, hypertrophy/strength, weight loss
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
JR Clemente
BSc(Kin), CSEP-CPT, PN1
JR stands by his exercise philosophy that optimal progression is not given, but earned. He believes that one can achieve their goals through consistency, a strong work ethic, and self-accountability. Whether it be in weight loss, building muscle, or seeking guidance when training, JR strives to help others realize their potential and ultimately find balance in their overall health.
Specializations: hypertrophy/strength, weight loss, circuit training, group training, functional & sport specific training.
Jayms Kornelsen
BSc(Kin), CSEP-CEP
Jayms is passionate about helping individuals achieve their fitness goals whether it is to lose weight or compete in powerlifting. He uses his clinical and high-performance expertise to prescribe exercise to a wide range of individuals. “It does not matter where you are in your fitness journey… exercise is for everyone and should be integrated into your life to assist in becoming the best version of yourself.”
Specializations: Powerlifting Coach, Strength/Body Building Trainer, Movement Specialist.
Credential legend
- BESS:
- Bachelor of Exercise and Sport Science
- BKin:
- Bachelor of Kinesiology
- BMR(PT):
- Bachelor of Medical Rehabilitation in Physiotherapy
- BSc:
- Bachelor of Science
- CAT(C):
- Certified Athletic Therapist
- CEP:
- Certified Exercise Physiologist
- CPT:
- Certified Personal Trainer
- CSCS:
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- CSEP:
- Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology
- C Ped (C):
- Canadian Certified Pedorthist
- Dip Ped:
- Diploma in Pedorthics
- EIMC:
- Exercise is Medicine Canada
- FMS Certified:
- Functional Movement Systems Certified