Caroline Canan holds a degree in exercise science and has been working in the fitness industry for over ten years as an instructor and educator. She is part of the Can-Fit-Pro FIS Pro Trainers and is sponsored by Reebok. Through her company CC FITNESS in Trois-Rivières, she gives a variety of group fitness classes to participants of all ages and all levels and she is supported by the team of instructors that she manages. Caroline Canan is known for her energy, her professionalism and most of all for her passion for her work in the fitness industry.Visit her web site at: www.carolinecanan.com

Diana Destounis Master Trainer F.I.T YMCA Diana has been in the Fitness industry for at least 10 years as a group fitness instructor and Master Trainer. She has taught Hi/lo, Step, Box, Boot Camp, Cycle, Stretch and Yoga among other Fitness classes. She also certifies Fitness Instructors for the FIT program for the YMCA. She specializes in advanced and choreographed Step and Hi/lo. Her focus is in the teaching aspect and it is important to her to do this well. She has developed her own approach to breakdown and choreography construction. Her objective is to make choreography fun and accessible to people. Visit her web site at: www.di-namicfitness.com

Doris St- Arnaud has a 22-year background in Fitness Industry and is the Ramping Forces Director, the only Ramping Instructor Training Group officially recognized by The Ramp Company to certify instructors in Canada. Doris is also the author of 4 stability ball exercise books well known across Canada, United States and Europe and the author of one Stability Ball Exercise DVD. She holds Group Fitness Instructor certification from YMCA and CAIA and Personal Trainer certification from Canfitpro. She is known as a dynamic presenter and trainer. Her energy is simply contagious!! Visit her web site at: www.dorisst-arnaud.com

Frances Michaelson eats, breathes and sleeps fitness. Always willing to provide the extra advice and encouragement, she is thrilled to be able to contribute to the West Lake Hockey Development Team and finds the time to write a weekly “Fit Tip” column for a local newspaper. She first began her productive career in the industry over 20 years ago as an aerobic instructor. She has been a Canadian exercise products distributor for the past 17 years and owns Muscle Up Personal Training Centre in Baie D’Urfé, operating in its 4thyear.

Jennifer Pelletier Energy, dynamism and creativity! As a student of kinesiology with 5 years of dance training and 10 years of gymnastics, Jennifer is known for creative choreography featuring Latin, reggae and hip hop moves. Jennifer is part of the Can-Fit-Pro advisory panel and presents at their Toronto and Montreal conferences.

Her international experience includes work as an evaluator for NRG2GO Instructor Work Abroad Program, and as a fitness leader with Josée Lavigueur in Cuba.

Joelle Menard certified Can-Fit-Pro FIS, PDS, YMCA FIT, PT, Yoga YES, Twist Bosu, SCHWINN indoor sycling. Joelle has been a leader in the fitness industry for over 17 years. Her infectious enthusiasm, polished technical skills guarantee dynamic and creative presentations that encompass many aspects of fitness. Her vast range of industry experience is both extensive and diverse giving her presentations a solid base in educational content with a strong focus on applicaiton.This former Canadian Aerobic Champion and World aerobic competitor is now a proud Reebok sponsored athlete.

Lynn Coward B.A., Can-Fit-Pro Certified (FIS), and Pro Trainer (FIS, PTS - French), A.C.S.M. Lynn has over 15 years of experience in the fitness industry. Dynamic and bilingual, Lynn owns and manages Adrenaline Fitness Complice, a personal training and corporate fitness consultation business in the Montreal area. Lynn trains over 15 clients weekly and teaches group fitness classes daily. She is also a Can-Fit-Pro presenter and has presented several lectures and workshops on various fitness related topic for the fitness community

Marc Dagenais MHK, CSCS – has a bachelor in Physical Education, Master in Human Kinetics and in process for a doctorate in Kinesiology Marc is a Challenge-oriented, self-motivated professional with a solid background as a teacher, presenter, fitness professional and sports coach in competitive sport and educational environments. Highly organized with proven track record in teaching, presenting, coaching and instructing. Committed to make a significant contribution in the fitness industry.

Marie-Hélène Guévin B.Sc., AP., est une professionnelle polyvalente, enthousiaste et passionnée. Elle compte 13 années d’expériences très variées au sein de l’industrie de l’activité physique et la santé. Formatrice pour la formation FIDA 1 et 2, a collaboré à la Rédaction du volume FIDA 1, Rédactrice du manuel de formation FIDA 2 (musculation), présentatrice, Kinésiologue pour une clinique de physiothérapie, Entraîneure personnel et Instructeur de conditionnement physique, d’un club de marche, entraîneure en gymnastique et bien d’autres. Elle possède sa ligne de vêtements athlétiques ‘Eufori Feel It’.

Mat Boulé CSCS, PICP1, Art(R) - Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist specializing in the physical preparation of elite hockey players. Also, he practices posturology, somatotherapy (osteopathy) and massage therapy (Kinetic Swedish Massage(R) and ART(R)). Mat is the president of ATP Services, a multi-disciplinary team that covers all bases of health, fitness and performance. Mat is one of FITForces’ Experts since 2003, you can contact him directly, ask questions and learn more about his services. Visit his web site at: www.atpservices.ca

Peter Churchill N.S.C.A., A.C.E. and a Physical Education degree from McGill University.

Certified by the N.S.C.A. and A.C.E. He has been teaching group exercise and Personal Training since 1982. He has also held jobs as a Fitness Director and club General Manager. Presently he is co-owner of the Studio A dance and High Performance Centers in Montreal.

Sam Maniatis Bachelor Recreation, Health and Fitness, NSCA, YMCA and CAN-FIT-PRO

Sam has over 20 years of training experience in physical fitness and sports. He is presently a full time private trainer, certified by NSCA, YMCA and CAN-FIT-PRO. Sam is also a funny and a passionate speaker who enjoys teaching certification classes for the YMCA and CAN-FIT-PRO. Sam’s expertise is in applying cutting-edge training for the general population.

Sam Torontour B.Sc. Exercise Science, Certified NSCA, CSCS. FITForces Expert. Sam has over 15 years experience as a fitness professional. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Exercise Science and a minor in Biology from Concordia University, he possesses a thorough scientific understanding of the workings of the human body, nutrition and exercise. His specialties include physique transformation, athletic preparation, muscle balance and posture, flexibility, nutrition and supplementation. He is also an instructor of Muay Thai

Tami Smith Tami has been teaching Jazzercise since 1985 and is National Manager for Jazzercise Canada. Tami’s certifications also include ACE Group Fitness Leader and Personal Trainer as well as Can-Fit Pro’s Group Exercise Specialist. She teaches both adult and children’s Jazzercise classes. Her high energy, bilingual, fun filled classes will definitely leave you smiling. Tami has been a proud supporter of “The Missing Children’s Network for over 10 years and was recently awarded the Roy Kemp Spirit of Humanitarian Award by the organization.

Térésa Góngora has over 20 years of experience in the fitness industry and she is a certified Exercise Leader with the American college of Sports Medicine, and for some others very well known associations around the world :Can Fit Pro , Y.M.C.A. in Canada , A.N.I.E. in Québec, and Beverly Hills and D’Maroto in Mexico, where she was born and raised. Extremely energetic, dynamic and tri-lingual (French, English and Spanish), Teresa is a member of Can Fit Pro’s elite team of Pro Trainers for the ‘FIS’ and ‘ PTS’ training programs for aerobic instructors and personal trainers.

Sally Knight Knight emigrated to Canada just over a year ago from her native London, England to take up the position of Senior Instructor Trainer at Studio Praxis. Sally has an extensive and impressive background in health and fitness. In England, she was considered among London's top personal trainers. She was a personal trainer at the Harbour Club in Chelsea. She was a representative for Fit Pro UK.

She also operated her own personal training business using pilates-based exercise for spinal injuries and disorders.

Yves Éthier, Bachelor in Physical Education, and in Administration, Yves is a pro trainer for Check Institute; he also practices osteopathy and active release and is a posturologist. His athletes have collected 40% of all medals won by Canada at the last Olympic Games in Salt Lake City. In the last 3 years, his athletes have won over 70 medals in International competition.