Healthy Living
Meet our Members: Trevor Nethery
Why did you choose canfitpro? It seemed like the best choice for a personal training certification in Canada. What is your “why”. Why have you chosen this profession? College was 18 months in a basement apartment with no windows, alone, in Toronto, with few friends. Needless to say, I was extremely depressed coming out of…
Read MoreMeet our Members: Tanya Otterstein-Liehs
Why did you choose canfitpro? Number One – because Can-Fit Pro is Canadian, and because it is well recognized and a highly credible organization. What is your “why”. Why have you chosen this profession? To help busy, moms with preteen to teenage kids unlock & unleash the crucial tools inside of them to become EMPOWERED…
Read MoreMeet our Members: Tammy Slauenwhite
Why did you choose canfitpro? In 1999, I took a course at the YMCA for Individual Conditioning. The teacher recommended I look into becoming a canfitpro PTS. I took his advice, and the path was set. Here I am today, a canfitpro PRO TRAINER, operating my fitness business full time. What is your “why”. Why…
Read MoreMeet our Members: Tameika Gentles
canfitpro Member Story – Tameika Gentles After losing 100lbs, Tameika decided it was time to get certified with canfitpro and help people, promoting a message around healthy, sustainable, and balanced living. Here’s what Tameika says about her journey: Why did you choose canfitpro? I chose canfitpro because they’re the leading player in fitness education and…
Read MoreMeet our Members: Sandy Pothier
Why did you choose canfitpro? CanFitPro was recommended to me. I researched it and chose it as the most appropriate and reputable company. What is your “why”. Why have you chosen this profession? I have struggled with my weight my entire life. I was three years old the first time I remember being called fat…
Read MoreMeet our Members: Louise Vigneault
The World Fitness Expo is a highlight on the calendar of any fitness professional but more so for the canfitpro PRO TRAINERS who deliver our world class education across Canada. A canfitpro PRO TRAINER is passionate about health and fitness and loves to share their passion through education and mentoring. As ambassadors for canfitpro and…
Read MoreMeet our Members: Kyle Fairall
Why did you choose canfitpro? I chose canfitpro because I like the way course information is delivered and I knew a number of folks in the industry whom I trust who had taken their certification through canfitpro. What is your “why”. Why have you chosen this profession? My ‘WHY’ is to increase LGBTQIA2S+ (Lesbian, Gay,…
Read MoreYogaFit for Warriors: A new Healing Modality
June is PTSD Awareness month. In an article published by CBC on May 27, 2015, the dispatcher for the Moncton RCMP shooting calls out the Canadian government for more support for those with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD). This sentiment is echoed by countless other media reports. There are support groups and resources available where one…
Read MoreYoga Philosophy: Practicing Saucha (Purity) for Spring!
Yoga Philosophy: Practicing Saucha (Purity) for Spring! Saucha or Purity, is the first of the Niyamas or personal code of ethics from Yoga Philosophy. The Niyamas introduce us to ways of practicing Yoga off our mats. In fact the poses in Yoga (Asana) are only 1/8th of the overall practice of Yoga according to the…
Read MoreYoga for Self-Care
Many people begin practicing Yoga for a chance to slow down and stretch out weary muscles. Through this, a connection between mind and body begins. As we slow down through breath and movement we begin to listen to the subtle whispers of the body. We begin to notice how our practice affects our daily life.…
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