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Leslie's Bio

Kinesiologist / Personal Trainer

Why I choose the Fitness Industry I have a lifelong interest in health and fitness.  I began running and strength training at the age of 15.  My first job in fitness was with the Executive Women’s’ Health Club in Calgary, then with 21st Century Health Spas while studying Kinesiology at the University of Calgary.
Qualifications
  • Bachelor of Kinesiology from University of Calgary 1986
  • Alberta Trainer of Fitness Leaders   1987
  • Instructor of First Aid and CPR 1988
  • CCC, CCY, CCS and NCCP coaching Aand B 
Accomplishments
  • Fitness Instructor / Trainer   Calgary 1982-1986
  • Fitness Director Calgary, Edmonton & Vancouver 1986-1991
  • Fitness Instructor Women’s Place Kelowna  1993-1996
  • Good Manners Dog Training  1996-Present
Specialty Areas A lot of my experience has been getting inactive women involved in fitness and having fun doing it.
Most of my experience presently is coaching athletes, through mental training, and athletic training in Alpine Skiing, soccer and field hockey.
2012 Goals
  1. To win 14 A Girls Soccer Provincials and qualify for National Championships
  2. To help build Global Health and Fitness membership and personal training with my experience and love for fitness
Favourite Quotes

"You have to dream big and go for it, Surround yourself with people who believe in tou and ignore those who try to bring you down. Never give up, no matter what-overcoming obstcles makes you stronger"~  Shannon MacMillan
"One is not only capable of excellence, but one is responsible for excellence, an awareness that it exists and you can lean toward it, aspire to it. We have it in us to be splendid." ~ Maya Angelou
Best Memory Riding the quad chair with my husband and two daughters all winter long.
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