Think Fitness Team

	Brent Bishop - @I_AmBishop President Background:B.Sc Kinesiology and Psychology Minor; Simon Fraser University. Over 15 years experience in the industry. Owner of Think Fitness Studios. Author of his self-help fitness guide, The Think Factor, Functional Fitness Host of the series, Body Fuel and Fitness Expert of CTV’s The Marilyn Denis Show. Passion: Seeing people realize their true potential in life. Many of us have a lower perception of our true capabilities, my belief is that there is an inner athlete in everyone, an inner drive that once discovered produces profound results in health, fitness and life – unleashing this is my passion. Personal Fact: Growing up in British Columbia, I am a true outdoorsman, nature revitalizes me. There is nothing more rejuvenating and exhilarating than heading off on a trail run in the middle of nowhere, fighting the elements, tackling the incline to see what you’re made of and then arriving at the peak of a mountain overcome by the tranquility of nature and a 360 degree view of the landscape surrounding you. Fitness is my play, Nature is my playground.
	Stephanie Sibbio - @StephSibbio Assistant Manager Background: BA in Kinesiology, CSEP-CEP. Have worked as a CEP in the Fitness York Laboratory doing VO2 Max testing. Recently completed YTT (Yoga Teacher Training) with Downward Dog Studios. Passion: I love training because I have the opportunity to eat, breathe and sleep fitness. I love spending entire days working with different individuals talking and teaching health and fitness. I get to teach people all that I know about fitness, and in return I not only get the reward of assisting people to reach their fitness goals, but also get to learn new things from each new person I meet. I am inspired by each of my clients in a different way, and collectively give me the drive to stay motivated to take care of myself. In a session with me, you will encounter a holistic approach to training. I love working every aspect of the client; from strength to cardio, major muscle groups to tiny stabilizer muscles, physical to mental. Personal Fact: My goals at the moment are to run a sub 25 minute 5k, and to master the handstand
	Kevin Thorne - @TrainKinetix Facility Manager Background: Fitness & Health Promotion – Humber College CSEP-CPT Can-Fit-Pro PTS Fitness Kickboxing Canada Level 1 Instructor Passion: From an early age I knew that I would work professionally in sports and athletics. With my identical twin there to mirror me and push me along, I was privileged to excel and win many championships; High Park little league/All-star, rep soccer, track & field, and cross-country running. In high school I won city titles in volleyball, as well as varsity football, captaining the defense. Taking this leadership and intensity from off the field and into the training studio helps set an unbreakable attitude. I like to spur on my clients, no matter what their abilities, keeping sessions fast, exciting and fun. Always a thrill-seeker, trying new extreme sports is my latest ambition – parkour, wakeboarding and skydiving are top the list. Personal Fact: My #1 passion is actually ‘the beautiful game’. With my dad growing up near Liverpool, I’m an avid Red’s fan, and follow many leagues from around the world closely. Weekend’s you can find me in the southend at BMO Field, chanting on the boys of TFC.
	Tim Wong Fitness Specialist Background: B.Sc. Kinesiology at York, CSEP-Certified Exericse Physiologist®, NSCA-CSCS in progress, OKA-CK, Certified Agatsu Kettlebell Level 1 Passion: I love training because it gives me the chance to help others improve their physical well being and adopt a healthy lifestyle. My specialties are unconventional exercises such as those with kettlebells, ropes and tires, along with rehab, injury correction and exercise for chronic diseases like diabetes. If you’re training with me, get ready to do some crazy exercises you’ve never seen before! Personal Fact: I proudly serve in the Canadian Forces Army Reserve. I have some unique abilities of pistol squatting while holding a heavy weight and doing pullups with a weight strapped to my waste.
	Gavin Peacock Fitness Specialist, Lead Videographer Background: Canfit Pro PTS, Mad Dogg Spinning. Passion: Training enables me to compete in the sports and activities I love. Sport specific training and full body functional exercises catered to agility, power and speed. A session with me will involve targeting the entire body and taxing the cardiovascular system. Expect to endure some kickboxing, rowing, kettle bells or advanced full-body Olympic style lifting! Personal Fact: I love the ‘extreme’ sports and freestyle fitness genres and have a strong passion for film making and video editing. I have over 1 million views online from my YouTube channel – Flipped Society (athletic, fitness, and extreme stunt videos).
	Jennifer Slauenwhite Fitness Specialist, Mom & Baby Instructor Background: George Brown Fitness and Lifestyle Program, George Brown College Personal Training Certificate, CSEP-CFC, CanFitPro-PTS, Certified Spinning Instructor, Pre/Post Natal Specialist and leader of the Mom & Baby Program for Think Fitness. Passion: Fitness is my passion. Being fortunate enough to have been brought up in numerous family-owned and operated fitness centers I was able to learn at a very young age that if you want to achieve something bad enough it CAN be done. I love that I am able to pass along all that I have learned and in turn help others to achieve their goals. Empowering moms to demonstrate to their children not only physical but mental strength. Helping people change their perception of fitness, challenging them to reach their full potential and adapting a healthy, balanced lifestyle is what it’s all about! Personal Fact: I am a very proud mother of two spectacular children. It is through them that I maintain my drive and perseverance to be at my personal best. I take pride in the fact that they are able to cheer for me at races and motivate me at various fitness events. I know that through this example they will continue to follow in my footsteps and maintain the family cycle of being healthy and active and of course challenging themselves whenever they can!
	Luke Cattet Fitness Specialist Background: Hons. Spec. in Kinesiology at Western University. Current 2nd Year Student of Osteopathy at the Canadian College of Osteopathy. Passion: I love giving a workout that is taxing physically and stimulating mentally. I like to teach the biomechanics of individual muscles working in unison to stabilize joints from everyday locomotion to complex exercises. I enjoy the challenge of finding a restriction in a movement and trying to figure out ways to get back its full mobility. Variety is key in my workouts and I enjoy incorporating aspects from Olympic lifting to dance in my training to keep sessions fresh. Personal Fact: I ran, threw and jumped as a pentathlete for the Western Mustangs Varsity Track & Field Team. I stay in shape by cycling to anywhere and everywhere my bike will take me, along with Yoga and core stability work.
	Vince De Civita Fitness Specialist Background: B.A. Health Studies at Queen’s University, Can-Fit-Pro PTS, and Former C.I.S. Athlete Passion: Personal training challenges me to create programs designed to help people achieve their specific and individual goals…and I love it! I am absolutely thrilled when I see a client put in 110% effort to achieve their personal best. I played football at Queen’s (offensive line), where I was a first year starter, a three time Ontario University Athletics All-Star, an All-Canadian and winner of the 2009 Vanier Cup (Canadian University Football Champions). In 2010, I played football for the Bolzano Giants in Bolzano Italy where I was contracted to play, coach, and train the team. All my programs have a similar underlying concept; to make everyday people look, but more importantly, feel like athletes! Personal Fact: While living in Boston MA, I broke three high school power lifting records with a 565lb dead lift, 350lb bench press, and 525lb. Being a university offensive lineman, my playing weight was 310 pounds. After concluding my football career, I decided to return down to a more human weight. I dropped 60 pounds by changing my nutrition and my workouts. I am living proof that a program specific to your goals can sculpt your body in any way you want. I am also able to push you through a workout in three languages!
	Debbie King - @SupaFitMama Client Relations Manager, Mom & Baby Instructor Background: Can-Fit-Pro PTS, Pre & Post Natal Fitness Specialist BA (Hons.) Communication Studies. PRO figure competitor Passion: I love challenging myself to different types of training and fitness endeavors. My personal experiences span team athletics, running, bodybuilding and more fitness classes than I can list! I think we easily surprise ourselves with new abilities and interests, when we venture into new fitness pursuits. I love inspiring and facilitating these discoveries in others – especially women and fellow moms. My Mom & Baby classes focus on restoring strength, endurance and overall well-being, while caring for the physical and emotional sensitivities of women postpartum. My clients look forward to a good sweat and a good laugh. I look forward to them discovering something unexpected in themselves! Personal Fact: I don’t know how to swim. If I ever conquer this fear, it will be thanks to my daughter or my dream of becoming an American Gladiator!
	Alex Shires - @Axel_lily Event Coordinator, Fitness Specialist Background: Bachelor of Tourism Management: Adventure Tourism from Thompson Rivers University, graduate from the National Outdoor Leadership School, CanFitPro Certification, working towards becoming a Registered Holistic Nutritionist. Passion: Health, fitness and active living are a way of life for me. My passion is trying to bring that way of life to those around me. It’s not just about getting in a fierce workout, although that is always fun, but about having an impact on a person to assist them in having a happier, healthier, and more joyful life. My love for adventure makes me want to push the limits and constantly be striving to live a better life and bring great experiences to the great people who make my life amazing. In training I like to incorporate a mix of high intensity cardio, body weight exercises, boxing, kettle bells and maybe even a little yoga. I will motivate you to accomplish what you never thought you could achieve. Personal Fact: I spent 3 weeks in the Grand Teton Mountain range in Wyoming winter camping, backcountry snowboarding, and living in an igloo. I have completed two Baron Baptiste 40 day challenges, practicing yoga and meditating every day for 40 consecutive days. Nutrition and cooking are a huge passion of mine. Ask me about healthy cooking and I’ll talk your ear off with an abundance of recipes.
	Sean Chilton Fitness Specialist Background: BSc in Kinesiology at “Western”, CSEP-Certified Personal Trainer, OKA- Certified Kinesiologist. Passion: I love health and fitness. Being able to use my knowledge and experience to help my clients reach their personal fitness goals is extremely exciting, and you will see that excitement when training with me. There are many different ways to exercise and I show clients a variety of exercises and workouts, all to cater to their specific needs and goals. High Fives are always expected!!! Personal Fact: While at school, I worked with Western’s varsity football team as an Athletic Therapist. This experience gave me a lot of knowledge in athletic injuries and rehabilitation programs. I played rugby for many years and experienced many injuries myself, including two separated shoulders, a fractured ankle, and a torn ACL. I know that injuries are a frustrating setback but most can be overcome with a proper training program.
	Andre Paulo Fitness Specialist Background: A graduate of the Fitness and Lifestyle Management Program at George Brown College. I am certified as a personal trainer through the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiologists. Passion: I have been involved in sports and athletics for as long as I can remember. Spending the early part of my life in Swaziland and South Africa, I spent countless hours and days playing soccer. After moving to Canada and learning to play tackle football, I began to see the importance of nutrition and comprehensive training programs to performance and injury prevention. Through the guidance of my football and track coaches, I began to develop a passion for creating personalized training programs for myself and my teammates. Personal Fact: My love for helping others achieve their goals in all aspects of their wellness and personal fitness is what drives me to continue my education and personal development. I love to travel, see and learn new things. Feel free to approach me and teach me a thing or two that you have learned and experienced on your travels.
	Maia Meier Fitness Specialist Background: Bachleor of Physical Activity Studies, CSEP-Certiﬁed Exercise Physiologist, ISSA-Specialist in Fitness Nutrition. I have worked in the health and ﬁtness industry for the past 11 years with a speciﬁc focus on exercise therapy. Passion: My goal is to teach and guide others in their health and ﬁtness journey to help them reach their full potential! Through my experience in dance and movement training, along with my ﬁtness and nutrition knowledge I create fun and challenging programs to motivate and help my clients reach their goals. Live life to the fullest! Personal Fact: Traveling has become a new passion and I love to explore the world with my family, taking our kids and experiencing new adventures together.