“Train like an athlete”

This is the advice Krista received from the Fitness Director of her own health club on May 21, 2004, when she renewed her vow of living an active and healthy lifestyle.

Since that day back in May, Krista’s life has changed dramatically. She's lost over 50 lbs, changed her body composition, and became a Certified Can-Fit-Pro Personal Trainer Specialist, Certified Johnny G Spinning Instructor and amateur triathlete. To date she has raced in over 20 endurance events including triathlon, duathlon, cycling and walking. 

Krista’s Purpose

Krista became so passionate about her new lifestyle, that she decided to become a Personal Trainer & Online Fitness Coach, with a speciality in plus size fitness - believing she can help others who have a desire to improve their health & life overall.

She loves leveraging her education, personal experiences and own journey (working towards her own optimum health) to motivate others and inspire them that anyone at any size, any skill level, can be active, enjoy it and if they desire, to become an athlete.

Krista believes that people may respond better to a Fitness Instructor, who “looks” like them, someone who can understand their challenges of either starting a new fitness routine, staying motivated, releasing unwanted weight and more.

Krista’s Philosophy

Education/Certification:

Can-Fit-Pro Certified Personal Trainer

Bob Proctor of "The Secret"
LifeSuccess Coaching Program

Johnny G Spinning Certifications: 
- Aerobic Exercise
- Periodization for Peak Performance 
- Spinning Personal Trainer 
- Certified Spinning Instructor 

St. John's Ambulance First Aid/CPR

Health Club Employement:

King West Fitness - Group Spining Instructor
September 2007 - Present

Totum Life Science -  Group Spinning & Strength Training Instructor
March 2007 - Present

Coaching/Leadership Experience:

Venus Diva - Online Fitness Editor
July 2007 - Present

Toronto Triathlon Club:
- Board Member
  September  2005 – September 2006

- Club Mentor to first time triathletes
  February 2006 – September 2006

Athletic/Fitness Highlights:

- Triathlon:  HSBC Series
2007 HSBC GT 12.9 Series Winner
2nd place overall, age category 35-39
- Rowing:  Canadian Indoor Rowing Championships 2008
Bronze Medalist (Women 30-39)

Cycling/Triathlon Experience:

- Spinning participant since May 2004
- Amateur triathlete (professionally coached)  
  since September 2004
- Gears 24-Hour Spin-A-thon, participant
- Bike for Tykes, participant
- Becel Ride for Heart, participant