All MORFIT Personal Trainers are University degreed in Kinesiology, and nationally certified with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology.
We recommend reading through the trainers’ bios to get a better feel for their training styles, areas of expertise and personalities.
Stuart Klassen
With a clear drive to share his passion for health, fitness and wellbeing, founder and fearless leader Stuart Klassen, opened MORFIT Training Centre in December 2011.
Education:
In 2009, Stuart completed his Exercise Science degree at the University of Winnipeg. During this time, he certified as a Personal Trainer through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP-CPT). Striving to reach a further diverse population, Stuart upgraded his certification to Certified Exercise Physiologist (CSEP-CEP), enabling him to train all populations: healthy and those with chronic health conditions.
Experience:
Stuart has been training clients since 2009, and has worked with a wide variety of populations including: clients seeking weight loss, sports teams, marathon runners, muscle builders, clients looking to manage their diabetes, cerebral palsy, arthritis… and many other perfectly unique clients. He has worked as a consultant for coaches in various sports, the City of Winnipeg, and Princess Auto.
Personal interests:
On the off chance Stuart leaves the gym, you can find him playing and coaching his own Ultimate team, the Sweaty Kumquats! He also enjoys playing guitar, spending time with family and reading. His personal goals are ever changing, from performing handstands to a true one-arm chin-up to running the 2014 Manitoba marathon.
Training philosophy:
Opening MORFIT has given Stuart the opportunity to take training in the direction he feels most comfortable. He is very particular when designing programs for clients. Every person is unique and he considers lifestyle habits, personal traits, body type, and the likes and dislikes of each client when creating programs. Stuart continually modifies workout routines and monitors progress to ensure his clients receive the most personalized program to meet their goals.
Through MORFIT, Stuart’s dreams have finally come to fruition!
Classes: Boot Camp, Older & Stronger, Spin, Group Strength
Nikki Smith
With an intense passion for music and movement, Nikki blazed into the fitness world and into MORFIT Training Centre!
Education:
- Certified Athletic Therapist
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology
- Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT)
Experience:
Nikki’s contagious passion for movement comes from eight years as a professional dancer and instructor.
Since she certified as a trainer in 2012, Nikki has inspired an eclectic mix of clients, including: office personnel, dancers, individuals with mobility restrictions, and high school and university level athletes. A As a Certified Athletic Therapist, she applies her knowledge and experience in physical assessment and rehabilitation to her program design.
Personal interests:
When she isn’t prancing around the gym, Nikki is usually eating sushi! During the summer months, she heads out to the cabin as often as she can to water ski and enjoy the sun.
Training philosophy:
Nikki believes every goal and ambition is personal and unique. As a trainer, she ensures clients not only meet their goals, but take the journey alongside someone they feel comfortable with. When working with clients, Nikki’s passion for movement is apparent and often contagious! Spontaneous mid-workout groove sessions have been known to occur!
Classes: Dance Styles, CRAVE
Click here for Nikki’s Athletic Therapy bio.
Adrian Theroux
Fitness, strength training and conditioning, and exercise science have been a passion of Adrian’s since his early teens. He has an understanding and appreciation for exercise’s role in fitness, sports performance, rehabilitation, functional strength and everyday wellbeing. He knows the science behind it, and has the knowledge to get people looking and feeling their best.
Education:
- Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Manitoba
- Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT)
Experience:
Strength and Conditioning Coach of the St. Vital Mustangs Midget football program since 2007
Training philosophy:
Adrian keeps his knowledge and understanding of exercise science sharp by constantly following the most reputable strength and conditioning coaches, reading articles and attending workshops. He aspires to become a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA as well as a Certified Exercise Physiologist through CSEP.