As a multi-sport athlete and dancer from the time he could walk, human movement and performance have always been a part of Mark Wilkinson's life. Equally at home on the court and on the stage, he became fascinated by the limitless possibilities for the human body and the dedication to health required to sustain a body-centred career. After years as a top junior tennis player, he focused on acting and singing. Years of performance and study led Mark to a collaborative PhD from the departments of music, speech, and hearing science, and otolaryngology of The Ohio State University. You can find Ma ..read more

Risa Mallory is a retired psychotherapist who, as a result of a recent cardiovascular event, has become passionate about women's heart health advocacy. She believes that knowledge is power and that every person can impact their health through education, conversation and self advocacy. https://cwhhc.ottawaheart.ca/ - Canadian Women's Heart Health Centre https://www.ottawaheart.ca/coronary-artery-disease-patient-guide/risk-factors - Patient guide to heart disease risk factors https://wearredcanada.ca/ - Women's heart health awareness 0:00 Intro 1:05 Risa's SCAD heart attack story 11:14 Why heart ..read more

Dan has been a personal trainer for over 10 years. He recently re-joined the Free Form Fitness team after spending a few years working with patients with developmental disabilities. He was a graduate of Algonquin College's Fitness and Health Promotion program. Dan believes that a healthy lifestyle can be implemented in anyone's life one step at a time. Want to achieve your health and fitness goals with Ottawa's expert personal trainers? You can get started with 8 personal training sessions (virtual or in-person) for just $96. To sign up for your free consultation head to https://bit.ly/3xOrFZ5 ..read more

Dr. Brian Lynn is a medical General Practitioner who has specialized in psychotherapy for the past 32 years. Over the last 7 years, he has focused his practice on the treatment of chronic insomnia using the treatment of choice: Cognitive Behavioural Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I). He has treated over 4000 people to date for chronic insomnia. Dr. Irina Lepadatu and Dr Marie-Claude Gagnon have joined him in providing treatment for chronic insomnia at the Insomnia Care Clinic. Amazon affiliate links: Orange tinted blue light blocking glasses: https://amzn.to/3ZOOSct Clip-on orange tinted blue light ..read more

Azba and Diego joined our Wellington team for their two week co-op placement. They are students at Algonquin College's Fitness and Health Promotion program. In this video, they talk about what they learned, what surprised them the most about personal training, and they share a few stories about the clients they saw. 0:00 - Intro 1:20 - Biggest lessons learned about training clients 2:00 - Any limitations are in your head 3:00 - Training is individualized to each clients' needs 5:00 - Surprise #1 - you don't have to spend hours in the gym to get results 7:06 - Simple doesn't mean easy 7:58 - Su ..read more

2022 was a wild ride! We began the year with another closure due to a third round of lockdowns and disruptions from protests in Ottawa. Through it all, we were able to persevere and continue helping our clients reach their health and fitness goals. Whether you were looking for weight loss, strength gains, or general improvements to your fitness and mental health, our trainers were there to guide you at every step of the way. Want to achieve your health and fitness goals with Ottawa's expert personal trainers? You can get started with 8 personal training sessions (virtual or in-person) for just ..read more

With a passion for helping others and a love of learning, Anna is a personal trainer who is not only focused on physical health, but also places an emphasis on mental health and personal development. Having come from a background where she was once obese, Anna knows what is like to embark on a weight loss and fitness journey. She plans to use this perspective to help similar individuals reach their fitness goals and find the best version of themselves through healthy living ..read more

Byward Market location trainers, Ryan Brown and Jesse Campbell, talk about the role of metabolism on weight, how their clients' health fared over COVID, and more ..read more

Victoria Jung is a personal trainer that embodies a holistic lifestyle. Victoria believes that balance and mindset are essential to creating lifelong changes. As someone who has experienced toxic diet culture and misinformation, she has made it a priority to help her clients achieve their goals through evidence-based training and nutrition. Aside from being in the gym, you can find Victoria staying active through yoga and triathlons ..read more

Today, we meet Bertwin Ben-Smith, one of the newest members of our Kanata team. Bertwin graduated from Algonquin College's Fitness and Health Promotions program and he also has a degree in Kinesiology from the University of Guelph. It this episode, Bertwin talks about how his experience working at a rehab clinic has helped him work with clients of all skill levels and capabilities. He also talks about his goal to make Canada's track team for the 2024 Olympics in Paris ..read more