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ABOUT NIELSEN FITNESS

ABOUT NIELSEN FITNESS

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Hi and welcome! 

First of all, thanks for stopping in to see what Nielsen Fitness is all about.  My name is Poul Nielsen, and I own and operate Nielsen Fitness. I invite you to read more about Nielsen Fitness, beginning with our philosophy.

We believe a strong, healthy, balanced body is the key to living well. And we can help you achieve your fitness goals by bringing the workout to you Virtually, available to anyone in the world. We also provide in-home personal training in Toronto and in Collingwood Ontario Canada.

We were one of the first in-home personal training companies to set up shop in Toronto back in 2006. Since then we’ve built a community of thousands of happy clients and a second-to-none team of Canada’s best Personal Trainers – scroll down to meet my team.

We consider ourselves incredibly lucky to spend our days helping people of all walks of life live longer, healthier, fuller lives through physical fitness – and we’d be delighted to do the same for you. Learn more about virtual personal training– here.

Let us help you get into the best shape of your life!

Yours in great health,

Poul Nielsen

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How We're Different

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There are a lot of personal trainers out there, which may have you wondering: why Nielsen Fitness and not one of those other guys?

There are many things that set us apart from the competition, but the most important one has to do with standards.

Personal training is an unregulated industry, which means that just about anyone can take a weekend course and call themselves a Certified Personal Trainer (not good).

There is SO much more to personal training than you might think (or than the old ‘meathead’ stereotype would lead you to believe) – especially when dealing with unique or special needs and older adults.

A good trainer will have a strong understanding of injury prevention, biomechanics, and exercise physiology – and that’s what you’ll get with us.

The standards for our team are incredibly high. Our trainers come from varied backgrounds – some are kinesiologists, others are chiropractic students and some are athletic therapists.

The one thing they have in common is that they all know their stuff, inside out and backwards. They’ve all met our stringent criteria and passed our (difficult) practical exam. We trust them, and so should you. They’re the best in the business.

We are also very proud of our unique process, which has been fine-tuned over more than 15 years and is the reason our clients see such tremendous success.

Read on below to meet our team (not a meathead in the bunch!). 

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Meet The Founder

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Poul began his career as a personal trainer in 2000, after completing the Fitness and Lifestyle Management Program George Brown College. He started Nielsen Fitness in 2006 and the rest, as they say, is history. What was once a one-man show is now a thriving business with hundreds of clients and dozens of trainers. 

Poul is focused on continuing education and is constantly working to expand and share his knowledge of both fitness and business. In addition to running his own personal training certification program, he also teaches at George Brown College.

Poul spent many years competing in strength athletics, including the Ontario Strongman circuit. Today he exercises for health and long-term sustainability by working out regularly with his Nielsen Fitness personal trainer (even trainers need a trainer!) 

In his spare time, he enjoys playing the guitar and spending time with his young family. He takes every opportunity he can to get outside – whether that means kayaking at the cottage or riding his bike in the city. 

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Poul with Managers Audrey (left) and Andre (right)
Our (Awesome) Team
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MARIA
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BRANDON
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TANYA
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Jessica
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Mark
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Meet poul

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Poul began his career as a personal trainer in 2000, after completing the Fitness and Lifestyle Management Program George Brown College. He started Nielsen Fitness in 2006 and the rest, as they say, is history. What was once a one-man show is now a thriving business with hundreds of clients and dozens of trainers. Poul is focused on continuing education and is constantly working to expand and share his knowledge of both fitness and business. Poul spent many years competing in strength athletics, including the Ontario Strongman circuit. Today he exercises for health and long-term sustainability by working out regularly with his Nielsen Fitness personal trainer (even trainers need a trainer!)

 

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Meet MARIA

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Maria’s love for fitness was ignited by dance and sports and grew more when she became a sports coach. This inspired her choice of education in Kinesiology, and she is currently studying for her Chiropractic degree. Maria strongly believes that fitness should be inclusive and enjoys helping clients reach their goals in a safe and comfortable environment. She recommends to always listen to your body and not to be afraid to admit when something is too hard or too easy. Maria helps her clients adapt their workouts to their needs and level and encourages sufficient rest. She looks forward to helping all clients, including those recovering from injuries and looking to build strength. 

 

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Meet Brandon

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Brandon is a former football player with a passion for health and fitness. As a certified personal trainer, he loves helping clients reach their long-term fitness goals – and is known to focus on rest and recovery just as much as training since this leads to sustainable (vs. short-term) results. If you’re looking to build gain strength, build muscle and increase your athleticism, Brandon just might be the trainer for you.

 

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Meet Tanya

Tanya became interested in fitness as a way to improve health issues and promote active aging. Her education includes a Degree in Fitness and Health Promotion, plus Pilates and Yoga certifications. She incorporates all this knowledge into her workouts and is a big fan of using resistance bands to add interest and challenge her clients. She finds it encouraging to see when a client has progressed and is able to do an exercise which they struggled with before and achieve progress such as gained flexibility and increased range of motion. Tanya’s ideal client is one who is very goal orientated and open minded to try new things.

 

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Meet Jessica

Jessica

Jessica is a Science Degree graduate and is currently completing her Doctor of Chiropractic degree here in Toronto. She played hockey all the way up to the university level and now stays fit and active through running, yoga, Pilates, and kickboxing. She enjoys keeping active and doing something to move and incorporate fitness into everyday to stay fit. Her goal is to help her clients learn to love moving their bodies while developing the knowledge & confidence to make educated choices about their lifestyle and fitness. She has a great respect for her clients and always aims to promote an empathetic and supportive environment for her clients to grow in.

 

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Meet Mark

Mark

Mark became involved in fitness when he was a child through sports such as swimming, taekwondo, soccer, basketball, track and cross-country. He kept up his passion for fitness during college and graduated as an Occupational Therapist assistant and Physiotherapist assistant. As a healthcare professional, Mark’s worked closely with many injuries that involved ACL repairs, knee replacements, and ankle and rotator cuff surgeries. As a fitness trainer, he’s seen decent results with several clients in increasing their conditioning after working vigorously after only 2 months! Mark looks forward to sharing his passion and knowledge with clients who show up for and have determination to better themselves.

 

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Meet ALEXANDER

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Alexander grew up playing sports, and fitness has always been a huge part of his life. He later decided to become a personal trainer and is currently in university furthering his education in kinesiology. Alex encourages his clients not to be afraid to ask questions and to speak up when they want to switch things up. His top tip: Get up and move around! Even if it’s not a full workout, Alex is a firm believer that moving around and going outside is the key to overall health. His goal is for his clients to have an amazing training experience with him and will do whatever he can to help them reach their goals and have fun along the way. 

 

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Meet JAKE

From a young age, Jake has always found happiness through movement. Running track and field started his interest in all the nuances of health and fitness, which led him to pursue an education in Kinesiology and Chiropractic. He enjoys making fitness more accessible for people and creating customized training plans to help them achieve their unique goals. Jake recommends the idea of “less is more” because if you can stay consistent without injuries, you can reach your goals. Jake is eager to help more clients reach their goals through movement and education.

 

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Meet JAMES

James’ interest in fitness and health began with a passion for rugby, which he’s been playing for over 10 years. His interest in physical activity and health led him to pursue his Masters of Science in Physiotherapy and he now aims to provide accessible opportunities for clients to lead an active lifestyle. James especially enjoys helping his clients overcome injuries and other barriers to exercise. He inspires them to make healthy habits and find consistency in their routines.

 

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Meet AUDREY

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Audrey is Nielsen Fitness’ Client Success Manager and she’s such an invaluable part of our team! She also works hard as a Nielsen Fitness personal trainer. She’s been interested in health and fitness since she started cross country running at 8 years old and has never looked back.  Audrey has an Honours BA in Kinesiology and is a Certified Personal Training Specialist.  She has completed other certifications including Level I Theory from the National Coaching Certificate Program and Upper & Lower Body Exercise Muscle Testing. Audrey believes that anyone can reach their goals if they commit to regular exercise and a healthy lifestyle.

 

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Meet ALEX

Being involved in sports from a young age, it was only natural for Alex to get involved in fitness, and he later received his bachelor’s in physical education health and wellness and become a certified personal trainer. Alex enjoys helping clients lose weight (he has helped one client lose over 40 pounds!) and eat well. He believes that losing weight, and gaining strength are by-products of regular exercise and healthy eating, and he assists his clients in making goals and sticking to them. Alex is eager to help others improve their overall health, including nutrition and mental well-being through personal training.

 

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Meet MARCO

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Marco fell in love with fitness and bodybuilding and the many connections he made in the gym. This passion led to his career choice of being a Chiropractor and receiving his degree in Kinesiology. He aims to help his clients improve their quality of life by providing great workouts and fitness tips and he caters to each client’s needs and optimizes their workouts to meet their schedules. Marco recommends for his clients to plan and schedule their workouts in advance. Therefore, the workout will be booked before the week inevitably gets busier! Marco looks forward to continuing inspiring clients to live a fitness-filled and healthy lifestyle. 

 

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Meet TYLER

Tyler pursued swimming at the varsity level while in university and it was during this time he discovered a passion for health and fitness. He received his Bachelor of Science and is nearing the end of his Doctor of Chiropractic Degree. Tyler acknowledges that life can get very busy, so he enjoys being able to “bring the workout” to his clients, young or old, to improve longevity and decrease pain. He inspires to create a positive space for his clients to enjoy their workouts and walk away feeling energized, all the while loving the process of training and being active. 

 

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Meet Victor

Victor

Through his work at Nielsen Fitness, Victor enjoys helping people to relieve pain and improve their quality of life. In addition to being a personal trainer, Victor is in his final year at Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College and in the process of completing a chiropractic internship. He enjoys working with clients of all ages and fitness levels, including older adults, people living with disabilities, athletes, office workers and many more. He is passionate about providing customized programs and support so his clients can live their best lives and achieve their fitness goals.

 

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Meet KY

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Ky has always been interested in sports for as long as he can remember but became especially captivated by the weight room and never left! Ky not only has a degree in Kinesiology, but also attends the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. He looks to create a fun, informative, and scientific approach to lifting and moving. He advocates that the hardest part to fitness is showing up – and that after the first step, everything else will fall in line. Ky regularly reminds his clients to stay consistent, because no plan will ever achieve anything if it’s not let to run its course. He helps his clients find the determination and passion necessary to make that happen and to see results. 

 

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Meet Simmie

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Growing up, Simmie always played sports at school, then they later grew an interest in body building as well. That love for fitness and health continued over the years, and Simmie pursued an education in personal training and vegan health coaching to improve the health and fitness of others. Simmie has enjoyed creating safe spaces where clients can feel free to be themselves and work towards their personal goals. Simmie looks forward to training more transgender and non-binary individuals and helping them to achieve their health and fitness goals as well.

 

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Meet VICTORIA

Victoria got into fitness after she learned of the amazing benefits exercise has on health that can be seen instantly – such as energy increase and stress release. This led to fitness being an important part of her daily lifestyle. Now with a degree in medical science and currently studying to be a chiropractor, she aims to help her clients with functionality and movement. Victoria’s ultimate goal is to leave her clients with their goals accomplished, feeling confident in themselves to continue their journey! She hopes to help others enhance their functional abilities and strength, and to reach their personal goals.

 

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Meet Brooke

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Brooke is Nielsen Fitness’ Administrative Assistant. She’s been interested in fitness since she was in junior high when she was a part of a cross-country running team. Since then, she keeps fit by working out at home and the gym, and going for nature hikes with her husband and small dog. She has a degree in education and business administration certification which enables her to assist businesses to be more efficient, organized and reach their goals. She’s been working as an educational volunteer since 2009, and she enjoys working in the educational and administrative fields to support her volunteer work.

 

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Andre

Andre

Andre is Nielsen Fitness’ Hiring and Regional Manager as well as one of our awesome trainers! He is a semi-professional soccer player with a degree in Kinesiology as well as a Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion. Andre is also a Certified Personal Training Specialist and Fitness Instructor Specialist. Andre enjoys working with all types of clients, from beginner to advanced.  He believes in variety and that no to workouts should be the same. Andre has experience participating in various types of fitness, ranging from numerous sports to yoga and mixed martial arts. He incorporates a little bit from each field into his own workouts and his clients’ sessions as well.

 

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Meet CECILIA

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Cecilia was a gymnast as a child, and she has always loved the feeling of a good training day. She finds that working out makes her a better, happier person, and her goal is to help others feel that way about exercise also – for this reason, Cecilia became a certified personal trainer and pre-natal/post-natal fitness coach. Cecilia is an advocate for hydration’s importance for overall health and is eager to help her clients stay on track with their healthy habits. She enjoys training her clients with a personalized approach and helping them see that moving and exercising is a way of living better. 

 

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Meet Michael

Michael got into fitness because of his fascination with what the human body can achieve and produce with a proper plan and consistency. He uses his education which includes a degree in Kinesiology and Health Sciences to help his clients get stronger and improve their mobility and overall fitness. He’s appreciated several notable experiences with his clients, such as having a client pass a push up physical that they had failed continuously for a year prior and helping another client gain strength to help lift up their fallen parent when needed. He values the continued education provided to trainers at Nielsen Fitness and loves helping others improve their quality of life.

 

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Meet Virginia

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Virginia first stepped into a gym 10 years ago and the rest is history – she fell in love with exercise and decided to turn her passion into a career. She has a plethora of fitness and health education including certifications in bodybuilding and personal training – and every year she enrolls in new fitness courses to expand her education. Virginia likes working with clients of all ages who are motivated to reach their goals.

 

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Meet Ronaldo

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Ronaldo became interested in fitness in college where he participated in team sports and began achieving his fitness goals. This led him to pursue his Fitness and Health diploma, so he could help others do the same. Ronaldo loves working with people who have clear goals and are willing to work for them – no matter how big or small. Recently he helped a client develop the strength to do push-ups for the first time in their life! Ronaldo plans to continue in the field of fitness for many years to come, perhaps studying nutrition in the future, all with the goal of helping as many people as possible.

 

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Meet DARBIE

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Darbie’s interest in fitness began during childhood, including competing extensively in equestrian sports while in high school. Now, Darbie aspires to create a safe and comfortable place for those who are new to fitness and are inexperienced. She holds a degree in Kinesiology and health sciences and is a certified personal trainer, and she uses this knowledge to empower others. When her clients feel unmotivated, Darbie emphasizes the importance of committing to doing at least one set of exercises and focusing on consistency over quantity. This mindset helps her clients stay focused, and to see exercise as an investment in their health and overall well-being. 

 

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Meet JACOB

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Jacob’s interest in fitness began with the goal of optimizing his body for sports performance (soccer) combined with the desire to feel more comfortable in his body. Over the years, Jacob’s initial interest in strength training grew into a far broader range of activities, from Mixed-Martial-Arts to Yoga and just about everything in between! Jacob is now a certified personal trainer and yoga instructor, and one day aspires to become a Physiotherapist. He enjoys combining fun, fitness and functionality in his sessions and aims to increase his client’s body awareness and comfort levels in the process.

 

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Meet BROOKE

Brooke became interested in fitness at a young age when she was introduced to competitive sports. Afterwards, fitness shifted to more of a lifestyle choice and Brooke became a certified personal trainer and group fitness instructor. Now, Brooke looks to help her clients build healthy habits to support their lifestyles sustainably. She encourages rest, since sleep and rest are a critical part of maintaining a healthy lifestyle, and that doing more is not always better. Brooke enjoys running, and encourages others to do so for the added benefit of getting outside in nature! She looks forward to running a marathon with her dad in the future.

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Meet LORI

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Lori first became passionate about sports and played soccer, volleyball and basketball competitively, and that led to a career in personal training with education including a Masters of Fitness Science and a Degree in Kinesiology. Lori likes to help her clients create a sustainable lifestyle that not only helps them reach their goals but teaches them how to do it independently. She inspires to create enjoyable, effective, educational, and safe experiences for every client she works with and encourages them to have fun in the process. Lori advocates for a full picture of wellness, including staying active every day, even if that simply means going for a walk. 

 

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Meet Matt

Matt

Matt began weight training when he was just 15 years old. He later decided to pursue his passion by studying Fitness and Health and thereafter earned his degree in Kinesiology. He was overjoyed when he helped a Nielsen Fitness client get into shape before a total knee replacement surgery and build strength after the surgery. This client’s operated knee grew to be equal with the unoperated knee, and now they continue with a healthy lifestyle while being in their 70’s! Matt’s future goals include pursuing a Master’s in Kinesiology to have a role in changing the fitness industry for the better and helping to spread the correct knowledge and information to those who don’t have access to it.

 

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Meet Lizette

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Lizette grew up participating in both team and solo sports such as basketball, soccer, and gymnastics, which was an important part of her upbringing. This, along with her father (who is a doctor and career runner), encouraged her to pursue the same passion for health and fitness by graduating as a certified personal trainer and fitness nutrition specialist. Her ideal clients are those who are kind to themselves and enjoy variety and creative movement. She looks forward to be climbing mountains in her 60’s and she hopes some of her clients would like to do the same!

 

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Meet Evian

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Evian graduated with a diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion. His passion for physical prowess and health has led him to try a multitude of disciplines including: calisthenics, bodybuilding, powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, and boxing. Evian believes in using and strengthening your body in as many ways as possible to be one of the key elements for longevity and strength. Working with Evian, you can expect a professional yet enjoyable environment as well as someone who can help you achieve the fitness goals you once thought were impossible. 

 

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Meet ALEX

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Alex’s interest in fitness began with taking up weightlifting and martial arts. He dived deeper into the fitness world in college where he graduated in honors in Fitness and health promotion. He loves to work with clients that aren’t afraid of a challenge, and consistently set goals for themselves and are dedicated to reaching those goals. With Nielsen Fitness, he’s particularly enjoyed helping one of his clients almost eliminate her knee pain altogether and increase her push up. He looks forward to helping more clients and developing a strong trainer-client connection with them as well.

 

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Meet RYAN

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Ryan has been an avid athlete for over 18 years and has been interested in fitness throughout his competitive seasons as a baseball player. He is inspired to help others become more functional in their everyday lives, allowing them to enjoy life to the fullest. Ryan holds a bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and is currently studying at the Canadian Memorial Chiropractic College. In addition, he is a certified specialist in Strength and Conditioning and Mobility training. Ryan’s top tip for his clients? Keep it simple and do not overcomplicate. He enjoys helping his clients become more functional and gain the ability to optimize their movements to meet their fitness goals.

 

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Meet TIFFANY

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Tiffany turned her love and passion for swimming into teaching and coaching, and now helps others improve their health through personal training. Not only is she a professional personal trainer, but she also holds many awards in swimming and fitness, and she’s helped many clients reach their goals and live healthier lifestyles. Tiffany’s training style is friendly and fun, and she adapts her approach for each client’s needs. She believes fitness is for everyone and that fitness should be fun, no matter what your level is. She looks forward to helping others develop a love for fitness and working on her own fitness goals as well after recently having a baby.

 

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Meet Mitchell

Mitchell initially had no interest in fitness whatsoever, and had a poor diet that affected his physical and mental health. Eventually, he decided to make a change and got help from a personal trainer. Over the course of 2 years, he discovered that fitness could be fun and that there were more ways to train than he had previously thought. He lost 125 lbs and changed the course of his mental health. Mitchell became a certified personal trainer so he could give that same experience to others. He aims to make his workouts fun and interesting, challenging his clients just enough without making exercises too difficult to manage. 

 

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