Goodlife Fitness
I discovered my love for running over 14 years ago -the challenge it brings, the freedom and clarity you feel and the confidence you gain, are a few of the many reasons why I love to run. Over the past decade I have participated in numerous 5 & 10 km running events, 10 half marathons and a 30 km race. I have a passion for fitness and mental well-being and truly believe that maintaining an active lifestyle is the best medicine you can give to yourself. I also support a cause that is close to my heart - DIFD (Do it For Daron). My goal is to run to create awareness of mental health issues and erase the stigma that is attached to these diseases. Along with my passion for running, I also have a passion for Group Exercise and after a few sweaty auditions and trainings have... Read the profile >>
Goodlife Fitness
Joe Rios is an avid runner, certified fitness instructor and a health & wellness promoter. Joe's foray into the fitness world was sparked when he was introduced to running through Team Diabetes, a national activity fundraising program for the Canadian Diabetes Association. With several of his family members struggling with diabetes, Joe wanted to find a way to give back to a cause close to his heart. As with everything he does in his life, Joe embraced the motto of "go big or go home" when he signed up for his first race - a marathon in Iceland. After successfully completing the marathon, Joe was hooked on running. Since then he has completed several more races in various locations around the world - his next one being in Brazil in July 2012. These races are all part of his... Read the profile >>
I am a yoga instructor and actor who practices and performs in the country’s beautiful capital! I am thrilled, and very grateful, to be pursuing my greatest passions professionally and to be giving back to the community. I began practicing yoga in 2002 when I signed up for classes at the University of Ottawa as a means to relieve stress and anxiety during my degree. I quickly fell in love with the profound changes I experienced in my mind and throughout my body. I strongly believe that when yoga is taught from a place of compassion, with the goal of longevity, yoga can be accessible and beneficial to students of all ages and levels. I teach yoga classes at the Upward Dog Yoga Centre (Beginner’s Hatha, Hatha All Levels, Hatha Intermediate, Gentle Hatha and Breathe and Stretch) and... Read the profile >>
Nigel Walker, registered yoga teacher (RYT®), is an enthusiastic and passionate yoga and wellness expert with a big heart. His journey in the health and fitness industry began nearly ten years ago when he dislocated his knee getting up from a chair. Recovery was slow and painful and his physiotherapist quite bluntly told him if he didn’t start taking care of his body it would fall apart. From that life-changing moment on, Nigel took it upon himself to change his body from the inside out through yoga, meditation, healthy nutrition and various types of fitness training. Before long, he found himself inspiring others to stop and listen to their bodies and begin to make small changes towards a healthier lifestyle. If he could do it, anyone can! Today, Nigel leads yoga classes,... Read the profile >>
Peter Koutras is a certified personal trainer and nutrition coach at Fast Track Fitness. Peter completed his B.Sc.Kin at the University of Ottawa, and has been leading people to healthier and more active lifestyles for over 10 years. Peter's holistic training is fun and makes you feel good with a “movement is medicine” approach. Peter enjoys any activity that offers an intense sweat such as soccer, volleyball, running and strength training. After completing many 10k, and half marathons, Peter's goal is to run a marathon by 2014. As a lululemon fitness ambassador Peter offers energizing workouts and events to help uplift our community. Read the profile >>
