As an experienced Fitness Professional, Speaker and Mindset Coach Robin is dedicated to delivering strategies and tools that make Wellness achievable for everyone. She is passionate and committed to this ideal as she walks the walk every day, not only coaching her clients but showing them, it can be done.

Robin is a regular Presenter and Educator at facilities and conferences internationally and is proud to be a Certified Mindset Coach, Master Trainer for Lebert Fitness and Assistant Trainer for the AFLCA.

In addition to owning O’Grady Consulting and as Director of Operations at Big Sky Fitness, Robin is a Group Fitness Instructor, Dance Instructor and Martial Artist. With her contagious energy and positive outlook Robin’s sessions are always uplifting and inspiring.

Lynne Skilton-Hayes is the Fitness Program Supervisor at the University of Guelph where she is responsible for the programming of hundreds of programs for students, faculty, staff and community.  She is a canfitpro and ACE certified group fitness instructor and master personal trainer.  Lynne holds a B.SC. degree and brings over 25 years of education and experience to the fitness industry.  She is an International Fitness Presenter/Educator, Matrix Master trainer, and a PTS and FMA canfitpro ProTrainer.  Lynne was honoured with the prestigious YMCA Woman of Distinction Award in 2017 for her work in the industry.  Lynne has done work for television, print and videos for online curriculum for IDEA Fitness Association.

Joan has been in the Fitness, Health and Wellness industry for over 35 years working in many different areas; group and individual fitness, fitness/wellness coaching, program development and facility management to name a few. She loves leading a variety of different classes but when not teaching, Joan spends time working with people supporting them as they go through their wellness journey.  In late 2018, Joan started working with Big Sky Fitness as the Director of Group Fitness and Programs . 

Joan has a Bachelor of Physical Education from the University of Alberta and is both an AFLCA and YMCA Trainer of Fitness Leaders.

Michelle Felzmann has nearly 30 years of fitness experience, and in that time has acquired a broad range of knowledge and expertise with a major focus on TRX, instructor training, group programming and tennis ball release.  Michelle is an AFLCA certified fitness instructor, TRX master instructor and has 10 years of experience in fitness programming and presenting. Michelle was named one of Canada’s Top Fitness Instructors by Impact Magazine in 2019 and has experience in fitness competitions, television and exercise videos.  Her passion remains the same as day one – to challenge every body to it’s best and greatest potential.

Gary Swarni has had a successful career in business and as an entrepreneur for 15+ years. He currently runs 3 seperate successful businesses from personal training facilities, construction companies and is the President of Gary Swarni Inc. a business/leadership consulting practise. He has been seriously involved in business/life coaching, business development, leadership programming and sales throughout his entire working career.

Gary has broad leadership experience across many different sectors of business. Ranging from High Net worth Bankers, Loan officers, Portfolio Managers, Real Estate brokerage to many different Entrepreneurs.

Simone has been involved in the fitness & wellness industry for over 25 years.

Her passion for movement began with gymnastics, athletics and dance. Then she moved into the world of Fitness, Sports Science and Psychology and pursued a life as a Teacher of Education and a Professional Yoga and Fitness Coach.

Over the years Simone has written national curriculum based courses for fitness and yoga, had her own fitness column in the local press, written several manuals, presented on TV, produced DVD’s, managed Group Fitness Programs in 3 different Countries, presented at International Conferences and written for newspapers and magazines. She is a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor and Yoga Teacher.

Originally from the UK, Simone now resides in Canada and she is the director of Physical Yoga, a Bender Ball Master Trainer, a ViPR Group Pro Trainer, a CEC provider for AFLCA and CanFitPro and the Group Fitness Supervisor for the prestigious private members club The Glencoe.

We are at the beginning of a revolution! Whether you are a Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Instructor or a Club director it is time to add Mindset Coaching to your toolbox. Building a successful mindset is the missing piece that we need to move our business forward and get our clients on the path to their success. Open your minds, get out your notebooks and don’t miss this valuable education.

Materials needed for this session: Note taking materials

Experience this step interval format designed to challenge your cardiovascular system and the strength and endurance of the lower body. Easy to follow athletic step combinations with intervals of lower body strength exercises creates a total lower body blast of a workout. Return to your club with a Monday morning ready class that will give your classes an intensity boost and give your participants the results they crave. You’ll walk away (not easily!) with loads of ideas that can be applied to your current muscle conditioning or step classes.

Materials needed for this session: Step if possible

Blend heart pounding boot camp inspired power moves with traditional kickboxing drills and combinations. You’ll review critical technique on punches and kicks and learn how to progress drills and combinations with guidelines for safe and effective program design in mind. This workshop is ideal for both a new instructor looking to teach kickbox or the seasoned instructor looking for new ideas for your current kickboxing or athletic classes. Come take a jab at this intense workout!

Materials needed for this session: None

So many options, so little time! Circuits are a great way to create excitement and add variety to our classes and sessions. In this session we will review various ways to run a circuit class, keeping the creativity alive for your clientele. As we move into a new way of doing Group Fitness and Group Training, Circuits will be a popular class type, let’s spice it up!

Materials needed for this session: Note taking materials

This session is designed to produce high intensity training through exercises using only your body weight. Exercises are sequenced together to get your body to work as one unit through all planes of motion. Working through total body exercises is the most efficient and effective way to train. Learn how to train hard with just your body!

Materials needed for this session: Yoga mat if preferred

Join Gary Swarni in this informative session on how to create a successful online fitness business. Learn the strategies you need, the tactics to get you there and most importantly, the tools to make it happen. Gary has been seriously involved in business/life coaching, business development, leadership programming and sales throughout his entire working career and he can’t wait to share his experience with you in this session.

Materials needed for this session: Note taking materials