Why I choose the Fitness Industry

I come from a sports background of rugby, football, wrestling, skiing, mountain biking, and wakeboarding.  I chose the fitness industry because I love being physical active and helping others reach their physical and mental peak, while at the same time having fun training.

Qualifications

• Honors Bachelor of Kinesiology
• Graduate diploma in Education (Phys ed & health)
• NCCP Olympic Weightlifting
• CrossFit Level 1
• Canadian Socity of Exercise Physiology – Certified Personal Trainer/Certified Fitness Consultant
• CPR 'C' First Aid/CPR

Accomplishments

   Athlete Profile

• Canadian Junior Girls Gymnastics Team
• Hockey players of many levels (including OHL)
• University of Western Basketball Players
• Ironman Triathelete
• Competitive CrossFit Athletes
• City of Sarnia Lifeguards – Canatara Beach
•  Mixed Martial Arts Fighters – Tokyo, Japan
• Rugby players of many levels

Athletic Accomplishments

• 1^st place at Fight Gone Bad 6 Competition – CrossFit Sarnia (2011)
  • 2^nd place at Sarnia’s Wake-Up Call (wakeboard competition0 – wakeskate devision (2010)
• 503lbs Deadlift (2011)
• 1^st 15 on the Lakehead University Rugby team (2003-2007)
• Triple over head (~20ft) drop in surfing in Australia (2009)

Other

•  Great results with:
  • athletic performance clients
  • weight loss clients
  • injury rehab clients

Specialty Areas

• CrossFit
• Olympic Lifting
• Athletic Performance/Sports Performance
• Weight Loss
• Nutritional Advice
• Mobility/Flexibility
• Mental Toughness/Sports Psychology
• Strength and Conditioning

2012 Goals

• 275lbs clean and jerk
• 2012 CrossFit Games
• Backflip a 50ft cliff this winter
• 225lbs snatch
• 550lbs deadlift
• Trans Rockies 7 day mountain bike race Aug 2012
  • Sub 3:00 Fran time (come ask me what this means if you don’t already know)

Favourite Quote

 ‘Good things come to those who wait, but only what’s left behind by those who hustle!”

 “I pray not for a lighter load, but a strong back to carry it!”

 “If you want something bad enough you’ll find a way, if you don’t you’ll find an excuse.”

Best Memory

 Shredding waist deep in snow in Canada and Japan.  Skiing and wakeboarding/wakeskating with my   friends.  Quality time with friends and family.