Becky
Becky, group trainer and full-time mother, devotes most of her energy and time to her three beautiful children. Making the move from England with her husband, two sons and daughter in July 2011, Becky has been an integral part of the MORFIT family.
Experience:
Becky has been in the leisure and fitness industry since 1997. She has worked in large chain fitness centers like Fitness First and smaller privately owned gyms. Her experience has primarily been as a Group Fitness Trainer, however other roles include Studio Coordinator, Head Trainer, Personal Trainer as well as administrative positions.
Personal interests:
Averaging two marathons a year, long distance running is Becky’s passion. She even ran the Berlin Marathon at five months pregnant! Always looking to the next challenge, she is on her way to running Ultra Marathons and The Canadian Death Race, a 125 km race with 17,000 feet of elevation change!
Training philosophy:
Working in fitness has always been an obvious career choice for Becky; she is very passionate about keeping fit and sharing her knowledge with others.
Becky is always happy to help and advise anyone who is willing to learn, especially if it’s about running!
Classes: Spin, MORFIT Running Group
Fern
Fern’s fiery personality brings a certain edge to the gym! She has a zest for life that is contagious and energizing!
Education:
- Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT)
- Certified MFC Resistance Training Leader
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (ongoing)
Experience:
Fern has been in the fitness industry since 2005, instructing fitness classes, designing and implementing training programs for individuals and groups, and managing day-to-day operations in a fitness and physical therapy facility.
Personal interests:
Although Fern would say her enthusiasm exceeds her performance, she enjoys participating in judo, skating, and cross-country skiing. A long distance athlete, Fern has participated in triathlons and marathons all over the world, including the Dublin Marathon, the Boston Marathon, and Ironman events. In the future, she’s aiming to compete in the Canadian Death Race and add a few cross-country skiing events to her list of conquests!
Training Philosophy:
Fern’s mantra for exercise embodies her refreshing approach to life, “Never take anything too seriously!”
Classes: Spin, MORFIT Running Group
Kathlyn
Often described as an “adventure”, Kathlyn brings diverse experience to the gym and always has a story to tell.
Education:
- BSc. In Kinesiology, Athletic Therapy Specialization (4th year)
- Red Cross First Responder
Experience:
Using her athletic background to her advantage, Kathlyn has years of experience as a coach in a variety of sports and has recently began teaching fitness classes through the University of Winnipeg (fitness for older adults) and here at MORfit (Functional Training and Conditioning). With a love for teaching and helping others challenge themselves, Kathlyn looks forward to continuing to build her experience in the strength and conditioning world.
Personal interests:
Kathlyn has been an athlete for most of her life, participating in soccer, cross country running, volleyball, basketball, badminton, curling, and track and field (discus and long jump). She has also been training and competing as an equestrian athlete (hunter/jumper) and currently this sport remains her biggest focus. Over the last few years she has been privileged to compete at a provincial and national level, and has plans to continue achieving her goals within riding. Competing in a Modern Pentathlon is also on Kathlyn’s bucket list (running, shooting, swimming, fencing, and show jumping).
Combining her love of her sport and love of education, Kathlyn has been able to begin research into biomechanics and specific strength training for equestrian athletes. This is something she continues to work on, and looks forward to seeing where it can take her in the future as an athletic therapist. If she isn’t at the desk or at the barn, Kathlyn can be found working on her yoga practice, running on any number of trails, swimming, or in the gym lifting weights.
Training Philosophy:
No body is the same- there is no cookie cutter approach to training or fitness!
Classes: Functional Training and Conditioning
Lisa
I am currently attending the University of Winnipeg and I am in my fourth year of an athletic therapy degree. I plan to certify with the Canadian Athletic Therapists Association in the future. I can’t wait to see where my degree will take me!
More recently I have taken on the Winnipeg Wesmen Women’s Volleyball team and I am acting as their student athletic therapist. I love getting to know the athletes and helping them achieve their goals while caring for their injuries. I am very excited to travel with the team this season! I am also working as a student therapist with a high school football team and learning how different it is to work with a contact sport!
I love working at MORFIT because of the atmosphere in the gym. Between the staff and the members, the smiles are contagious. When I’m not studying or in the gym I love running outdoors, snowboarding, and traveling.
Antoś Kieloch
Whether it’s fitness or food, Antoś is the very definition of intensity!
Experience:
Antoś has been physically active since his early teens. He’s participated in a variety of sports, including wrestling, rugby and the Blue Bomber cheerleading team. In the future, Antoś plans on competing in men’s physique and natural bodybuilding as well as becoming a CSEP-Certified Exercise Physiologist.
Education:
- Bachelor of Kinesiology (second year)
Personal Interests:
FOOD! Especially ice cream, sushi, burritos and steak! Antoś likes spending time with his family and friends, traveling, soaking up the sun’s rays at the beach and taking his furry friend Snoopy to the dog park. Also, a good game of billiards or cribbage is always welcome!
Upon graduation, Antoś plans on traveling to France to learn the ins and outs of French cuisine!
Training Philosophy:
“If your pursuits don’t challenge you, they won’t change you.”
Anna
Experience:
Using her athletic background, Anna has coached kids and teens in soccer, track, basketball, dance and currently coaching gymnastics at Fantastic Gymnastics and fitness classes here at MORfit (Bootcamp 6am)
Education:
- Bachelor of Physical Education, minor in Human Nutritional Sciences & Human Social Sciences
- Red Cross First Responder
- NCCP Certified Level 1 Gymnastics
- NCCP Certified Level 1 Track and Field (Sprints & Mid Distance)
Personal Interests:
Anna has been an athlete for all of her life, participating in soccer, volleyball, badminton, basketball, Bison Cheer and exceling Dance and Track & Field (100m, 400m and medley).
Currently you can find Anna on the sidelines flying high with the Blue Bomber Cheer Team and on the mat with Manitoba Mayhem Cheer- Choas
Training Philosophy:
Challenging but keeping fitness fun
Classes:
6-7 am M/W/F Bootcamp