The Derrick Club Fitness

Whether you are pushing your fitness goals to the limit or simply looking to stay fit and healthy, the Derrick fitness centre is the place for you. 

You will find a full range of state-of-the-art exercise equipment including cardio machines, free weights, and machine weights. 

A climate-controlled studio is used for a variety of classes and stretching, and our specialized strength and conditioning room is a great place to work on your personalized fitness program with our highly qualified fitness professionals.

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Jared Turcotte

Title

Fitness Manager, Personal Trainer

Jared has always been involved in athletics and fitness. He became an athlete at a young age, had success at the collegiate level, and turned it into a lifestyle. Jared knows the grind it takes to improve athletic performance and wants to help others with fitness and athletic goals. He hopes to use personal experience, newly earned education and passion for the industry to assist anyone from elite athletes to the general population who wants to improve overall health and well-being!

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Marko Blaza

Title

Personal Trainer

Marko holds a diploma in personal fitness training from Elevated Learning Academy and is certified through American Council on Exercise (ACE). His passion for fitness began with his love of sports such as swimming, tennis, and dance. Marko believes everyone has athletic potential that can be unlocked through proper movement. With his knowledge in programming mobility, stability, losing weight and building muscle, no matter your age, with proper supervision, you can move pain free in the gym and in life. Let Marko help you achieve the best version of yourself.

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Jake Gallagher

Title

Personal Trainer

Jake has understood the importance of exercise from a young age. He was heavily involved in multiple club sports all throughout his youth to eventually end up playing college level soccer. Jake used this passion for sport to progress his career in the direction of becoming a personal trainer. Jake decided to attend NAIT to complete the Personal Fitness Trainer program. Since completing, Jake has now gained the perspective of the one being trained as well as the one doing the training. Through this understanding Jake realizes that personal training should be used as a tool to not only improve physical health but also quality of life. Jake is interested in working with clients of all physical backgrounds, whether through functional or sport specific training!

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Daniel Kajlanic

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Personal Trainer

Dan is passionate about helping people move and live pain free. He enjoys working with people of all fitness levels and keeping them active for life. Dan has a strong physiological and biomechanical background, he loves teaching clients how their bodies are supposed to move. He has worked with athletes in soccer, hockey, swimming, boxing, table tennis, judo, fencing, kayaking and more. Dan has also worked as a registered massage therapist and with clients doing manual therapy. If you are dedicated and focused on your goals, Dan is the professional to help you achieve them.

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Kaytin Beblow

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Personal Trainer

Kaytin is an ISSA certified personal trainer here to help clients improve their health, gain strength and build confidence. Her passion for activity began at a young age, always playing or coaching a variety of sports. She believes that being active has always been about pushing herself, both mentally and physically, outside of her comfort zone to find out what her body is capable of. This mindset helped her pursue an exercise science diploma and obtain training certifications. Kaytin believes there is no single path for people to take on their health and fitness journey and she is excited about guiding and pushing clients to new potential! Kaytin’s certifications includes: ISSA Certified Personal Trainer, an Exercise Science Diploma from Lethbridge Polytechnic, NCCP FMS and is an AFLCA Spin instructor.