Think Fitness Team

	Brent Bishop 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.
	Greg Hetherington General Manager Background: B.Ed Kinesiology McGill University 5 years of personal training experience in Fitness Studios. Passion: Athletics is my passion so making fitness athletic for all abilities and ages is what I do. I I played professional football in the CFL for 3 years, 5 years of collegiate football at McGill where I was an All-Canadian, All conference, Co-captain and All star game participant. Personal Fact: Played in the 1995 little league world series with the High Park Braves for team Canada. I'm always looking to improve all aspects of fitness and set goals every few months to keep myself motivated. I only expect the same of those I train. To keep in shape I play touch football, lift weights and perform high intensity intervals for my conditioning.
	Stephanie Sibbio Fitness Specialist Background: BSc in Kinesiology, CSEP-CEP (Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology - Certified Exercise Physiologist), Certified Spinning instructor, working towards certification for Yoga and Traditional Muay Thai Aside from training, currently working with Sick Kids hospital in the Physiological Research Unit as a Research Assistant. 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: In January 2010 I started training in Muay Thai. The intense workouts intertwined with the culture and tradition behind the sport pulled me in and I have yet to drop my gloves. Eventually I would like to step into the ring; not to beat someone up, but to take a well learned skill and utilize it. Also to push myself out of my comfort zone and prove to myself that there is nothing I cannot do.
	Kevin Thorne Facility Operations Manager / Fitness Specialist Background: Fitness & Health Promotion Diploma - Humber College CSEP-CPT Can-Fit-Pro PTS Fitness Kickboxing Canada Level 1 Instructor Passion: Training is in my blood. When I train someone, their goals become my passion. You gotta take it to the next level.. Personal Fact: Growing up I was a righty at everything, and my twin was a lefty. I always had a training partner!
	Kaitlin Jackson Fitness Specialist Background: BSc in Kinesiology, CanFitPro Certification, former Div 1 athlete (volleyball). Passion: What I love about training is that I always feel more accomplished and gratified after I get through something difficult. All of my experiences have put me out of that comfort zone that we all typically train in. I love to be pushed to do something that I did not think I could do before. When you train with me, you will be challenged to reach that next level that you have always been capable of...but never realized it. Personal Fact: I have an obsession with beach volleyball. I earned the nickname Chester, after the Cheetos tiger, because of my trick/"cheese" shots and ambidexterity. My partner and I won provincials and came in 9th at nationals in 2010 and this summer we are going for the gold!
	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 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 800,000 views online from my (athletic, fitness, and extreme stunt videos).
	Charles Bedley Fitness Specialist Background: B.Sc. Kinesiology at York, Can-Fit-Pro PTS, NCCP level 2 distance run coach. I have 13 years experience working as a trainer and run coach. I have been an elite distance runner for 16 years. Passion: I love to train clients because I love to see them achieve their goals, and have life changing experiences! My training style is known as the "Silent Killer"! My clients get an intense, fun workout, and I am encouraging without the Boot Camp Style Screaming! I am passionate about running, so expect some running talk! Personal Fact: I am a professional distance runner. I won the 2006 Canadian Marathon Championships. I won the 2007 Toronto Marathon. I was ranked #1 in Canada in 2007 in the marathon with a time of 2:16:26 from the California International Marathon. I was a competitive ice hockey player up to the end of High School and weighed 175 lbs, and I currently weigh 135lbs. I am an example of specificity of training. As a hockey player I wanted the bulk, and as a marathon runner I need to be light!
	Jennifer Slauenwhite Fitness Specialist and FITMOM Coach 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 FITMOM Program for Bloor West Village. 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. 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 one spectacular little girl. It is through my daughter that I maintain my drive and perseverance to be at my personal best. I take pride in the fact that she is able to cheer for me at races and motivate me at various fitness events. I know that through this example she will continue to follow in my footsteps and maintain the family cycle of being healthy and active and of course challenging herself whenever she 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.
	Josh King Fitness Specialist Background: B.A. from Carleton University (Ottawa, Canada) 2nd Dan Black Belt in W.T.F Taekwondo CPTN Certified Personal Trainer, Standard First Aid Instructor, Certified National Lifeguard Instructor Certified, Advanced Aquatic Instructor 3 Years of Kickboxing Competition Experience (Record 6-2) 2 Years of MMA Competition Experience (Record 2-2) Passion: I train because I've always trained. I started Taekwondo when I was five and I haven't stopped yet. I don't think I would be the same person if I did. The Martial Arts mindset has taught me to constantly work to improve myself in all aspects of my life. My current goal is to compete at the Taekwondo U.S. Open in February of 2012. Personal Fact: I am extremely competitive. I have a weakness for soft licorice. I am obsessed with learning new physical tricks. Ask me what I'm working on and I'll show you.
	Vince 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 Client Relations Manager/FITMOM Instructor Background: Can-Fit-Pro PTS, Pre & Post Natal Fitness Specialist BA (Hons.) Communication Studies. Winning amateur 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 FITMOM 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!
	Jessica Hishon Pilates Specialist Background: B.A in Kinesiology, Psychology Minor; York University. Certified STOTT Pilates instructor. Learned-Self-Regulation Certification. Passion: For me, fitness is a way to relate to others, to see ones mood improve and ultimately to see them experience "the glass is half full" mentality. My classes include a combination of strengthening, stretching, balance and co-ordination, all while targeting the core muscle groups. My aim is to consistently provide a diverse workout for all my students. Personal Fact: My dad decided I needed to toughen up and placed me into a boy's hockey league at the ripe age of six. I learned from an early age, you have to challenge yourself by doing things you would not necessarily do in order to achieve personal growth. I try to follow this attitude in all aspects of my life.
	Julie Mancuso Registered Holistic Nutritionist Background: A leading Holistic Nutritionist with over a decade of experience in the field. Specializing in weight-loss, digestive issues, and an array of health conditions including diabetes. Passion: Providing expert guidance based on her years of experience on how to succeed with smart food choices, pre and post workout tips, supplements and vitamins. In addition to one-on-one counseling I also really enjoy conducting corporate seminars. Personal Fact: I thoroughly enjoy cooking, training and yoga. My underlying belief is that everything in moderation is the key to long-term success! Visit www.julienutrition.com for more information and great tips!