Fitness Team

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!

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.

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!

Matthew loves designing and implementing training programs using scientifically established methodologies that flexibly factor in a wide range of client variables, including goals, limitations, and desired intensity levels. Matthew was born on Vancouver Island and spent his early years in the Lower Mainland running, swimming, cycling, and playing sports. After graduating from high school, he completed a degree at Thompson Rivers University and the University of Alberta before enrolling in the Elevated Learning Academy. Matthew enjoys parkour, archery, and trying out the latest innovations in fitness equipment.

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.

Amy completed the personal training diploma through NAIT in 2018. Her interest in fitness is primarily strength training with a focus on functional movement. She values a balanced program and believes there are many individual factors to consider in planning for a sustainable long-term approach. Beyond the gym, she enjoys exploring the outdoors through kayaking, hiking, cycling and gardening. Currently, she is furthering her education through the Physical Therapy Assistant program at MacEwan University. She aims to deepen her understanding of the human body, and further her knowledge of pathologies and rehabilitation principles. As a personal trainer she is excited about participating in the health and fitness journey with her clients as they pursue their goals.