Personal Training

Jason Wong

Education: Bachelor of Kinesiology – University of Calgary
Certification: CSEP-CPT, AFLCA (portable equipment and spin)

Jason has been very active throughout his life, he grew up playing soccer and got into strength training in high school. He started personal training in 2008 when he was at YMCA and has helped many clients become stronger versions of themselves. Jason’s training philosophy is centered around combining strength training and movement patterns to help clients achieve their goals and reduce the risk of injuries.

Jason has been powerlifting since 2022 and has learned a lot about the squat, bench and deadlift. So if you’re looking for tips and help on any of those lifts, Jason is the person to ask.

Outside of work and the gym, Jason enjoys hanging out with friends and family, loves going to the movies and is an avid fan of the NFL.

Philosophy: “Perfection is not attainable. But if we chase perfection we can catch excellence” – Vince Lombardi

Ricki Maxwell

Education: Personal Fitness Trainer - Mount Royal University

Certification: CSEP - CPT

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Ricki has been working in the fitness industry since 2017, offering personal training and fitness classes at both the university level and in corporate settings. She’s had the chance to work with people at all fitness levels and with different health conditions, and her goal is always to make her clients feel comfortable and confident as they work toward their fitness goals.

A big passion of Ricki’s is helping clients get to the root of their physical health challenges through corrective exercise. She loves teaching people how to improve their movement patterns by addressing muscle and joint imbalances caused by everyday life. When these imbalances are corrected, exercise becomes safer and more effective, helping clients reach their goals with confidence.

Ricki has a special focus on perinatal fitness and loves supporting prenatal and postpartum moms through one of the most challenging (and rewarding!) times in their lives. Whether it's helping women stay active through pregnancy, preparing their bodies for labor, or supporting them as they regain strength in the months and years after childbirth, this is something Ricki is passionate about. Having gone through pregnancy and postpartum herself with three kids, she understands how important it is to keep moving, no matter the stage.

Outside of fitness, Ricki is a mom to three young children and cherishes every moment spent with them. She enjoys training for Obstacle Course Races, especially Spartan Races, and enjoys circuit training as her go-to workout. When she’s not training or chasing after her kids, you can find her unwinding with some hand embroidery or enjoying a good movie or TV show.

Philosophy: “It is not the mountain we conquer, but ourselves.” – Edmund Hillary

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Jessie Fletcher

Education: CanFitPro - CPT

Certification: AFLCA  (Group Fitness, Strength Conditioning and Cycling)

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Motivating others to be active and stay fit has been my passion since I was a teenager and after 20+ years of coaching fitness I still love it! It is so awesome to help others become stronger and more empowered. My athletic background includes a huge array of both individual and team sports, including competitive mountain biking and endurance running races, which have provided me with the experience to understand the athletic challenges and injuries in my clients. I currently focus on long distance running and coaching youth basketball/soccer.

Combining my professional fitness experience with my own sports journey, I have learned that having a strong core is a key component for my clients to reduce their risk of injury and develop stronger, more precise movements that lead to better overall athletic performance. I have also learned along the way that obstacles/life events usually appear that challenge your fitness goals. I find that helping individuals retain focus, reduce injury risk and, if necessary, discover alternative pathways to reach their fitness goals, is incredibly rewarding.

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When I am not solving life's great mysteries, you can usually find me playing basketball with my daughter or hiking in the mountains with my family.

Philosophy: Sometimes we all need help "getting back on that horse" and adopting my mantra: "you can do this"!

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Brenda Keller

Education: PFT (MRC personal fitness trainer)
Certification: CSEP – CPT (certified personal trainer), AFLCA (group fitness / strength and conditioning)

Brenda has been a part of the fitness industry since 1994 through sports coaching and group fitness instruction.  After graduating from MRC with a personal fitness trainer diploma in 2001, she became a full-time personal trainer.

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Brenda prides herself in providing her clients with the most up-to-date information; new, fun and exciting workout programs; and her support.  Her overall goal is to create an atmosphere of positive thinking where her clients can be pushed to go beyond where they think they can go, to achieve those things they think are impossible to accomplish.  Acknowledging those days when energy levels might be low, or life-stresses are getting her clients down, she helps them to maintain consistency in their training habits, which is key for long-term success.

As an individual who has struggled with her own body weight issues, she has a passion and understanding for those going through their own weight loss / maintenance journey.    Working with clients to assist them in nutritional decisions, encouraging their growth and providing them with a number of ways to achieve their lifestyle goals is what she strives to do.

Brenda has worked with individuals with acute injuries, pre/post-natal care concerns, and a variety of physical limitations; as well as with those with chronic conditions such as arthritis and osteoporosis.  Other practitioners, such as physiotherapists, massage therapists and chiropractors, may have a vital role in the training capabilities of her clients; therefore working with the advice of the treating practitioner is always a consideration.

In her free time she loves kickboxing,  traveling, and spending time outside.  Her two boys are the highlight of her life and she takes every opportunity possible to spend time with them. When she’s looking to kick-back, she enjoys scrapbooking, and relaxing with a great cup of coffee, or maybe a glass of wine.

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