Iron Heart Gym has an exceptional Personal Training and Kinesiologist team. We offer training at our Iron Heart Gym location OR if you are looking for a totally private experience, we are also able to provide training sessions at our Iron Heart Studio location, our exclusive class and training location.
Every trainer is very experienced, professional, knowledgeable, caring and friendly and has a passion for their work. Each is unique and specializes in something different, which makes our gym really special. There is someone and something for everyone at Iron Heart, no matter what your goals, this is the place to find support, motivation and the plan to successfully meet and exceed those goals.
How to get started? Pick a trainer that sounds like the best fit for you goals and contact them directly or let us help you choose! Contact us anytime, we’re here to help get you started and reach your goals at either of our fabulous facilities!
Iron Heart Gym: 778-475-3539 ironheartpersonaltraining@gmail.com
Iron Heart Studio: 236-426-4700 info@ironheartstudio.ca
Iron Heart Gym + Studio Training Team
Paul Lawson
BCRPA Personal Trainer
Yoga and Group Fitness Leader
BFA – Honors Dance
Paul has always been active and encourages others to do likewise, either in the gym or through other recreational endeavours. He believes fitness training should enhance ones activities and lifestyle. He enjoys skiing, golf, tennis, hiking, biking, dancing and a good glass of red wine.
“If you don’t look after your body, where will you live?”
Text/call: 250-307-4409
Email: lawsonfitness@live.com
Melissa LeRoux – Currently accepting new clients!
Text/Call: 778-212-8880
Email: melissalerouxtraining@gmail.com
CanFitPro certified
Nutritional coach
Swim coach – Level 1
Iron heart studio class instructor: Lift, Strength HIIT, Kettlebell Bootcamp, TRX HIIT, Spin, Spin & Strength
My aim is to build capacity for my clients by giving them the knowledge and skills to achieve their goals. This capacity arms clients with a toolset to create resilient bodies that are healthy and strong.
I believe in a formula that allows you to not only feel stronger but to train pain-free with more energy. The formula is simple, it includes a structured plan consisting of exercise and food choices which bring the least amount of stress to the body. Simply put, the best exercises and nutrition that are going to develop a strong body with the least amount of injury risk.
Like so many women, throughout my 20’s and for most of my 30’s I was heavily over-exercising. This included an excess of cardio and a strength training regime fit for a strongman contest! I looked fit, but my mind and body were worn out. I struggled with insomnia, chronic inflammation, hormonal imbalances and feelings of being constantly overwhelmed. To top it all off, I was making poor nutrition choices that left my body depleted, it felt like I was completely falling apart.
All attempts to heal my body failed. Switching cardio routines failed, changing the exercises failed, more stretching, foam rolling, hot baths and different diets all failed. Some provided temporary relief, but the inflammation and exhaustion always returned.
I decided to take a step back into a season of rest and research. What I found was, practicing gentle consistency with each workout was the key to recovery. I replenished my body with smart nutrition and have learned the value of eating enough. I am happy to say, I recovered!
I continue to have a deep desire to learn and grow my knowledge specifically around biomechanics and how physics is essential for human movement and the application of proper exercise methods.
I have learned that you CAN develop a strong body while still maintaining healthy joints all while creating a healthy mindset around food and nutrition.
I seek to build strong and fit bodies that are resilient to injury. It is about intentional, highly effective, goal-oriented training that does not wear your body down.
Train smarter, not just harder
Melissa LeRoux
Text/Call: 778-212-8880
Email: melissalerouxtraining@gmail.com
Genevieve Dunbar
Certified Personal Trainer
Pain-Free Performance Specialist
Pregnancy & Postpartum Athleticism Coach
Iron Heart Studio Class Instructor: Lift, Strength HIIT, Kettlebell Bootcamp, TRX HIIT
Genevieve currently teaches Lift, Strength HIIT and Kettlebell Bootcamp and has done everything from Spin to Step in the last 15 years of teaching fitness. She really enjoys the emphasis on strength and conditioning to help you get results and feel confident – there’s nothing like strutting out of class all sweaty with some swagger! She is an enthusiastic instructor and trainer who loves to help people discover a love of exercise, with the realization that there’s so many enjoyable ways to move it’s about finding what makes you happy! Genevieve is an avid runner, kettlebeller, weight lifter, wife and mama of two busy girls and knows how to balance it all in a healthy and sustainable way. Find her on Instagram & Facebook: Genevieve Dunbar – Personal Trainer or give her a call today to see how she can help you get where you want to go!
Text/Call: 250-306-1335
Email: genevievedunbar@gmail.com
Paul Bradshaw
Registered Kinesiologist & Fitness Coach
BHKin, FRCms, PN1, CKTP
Specializing in:
Active Rehabilitation: Exercise that specifically addresses your injury. We can help you get stronger, reduce pain, and get back to the activities you enjoy.
Strength & Conditioning: Exercise prescription for better health and performance. Regular exercise has been shown to improve sport performance and enhance your daily function.
Mobility: Mobility refers to the amount of USABLE motion that one possesses. The more mobile you are, the more you can maximize your movement potential safely, efficiently, and effectively.
Nutrition: Nutrition coaching for exercise, sport performance and healthy weight loss. Discover what’s important to you and create a nutrition and exercise plan based on your goals and lifestyle.
Injured in an accident? Did you know that ICBC now recognizes Kinesiology as an essential part of a person’s return from injury and pre-approves those injured in Motor Vehicle Accidents for 12 Kinesiology sessions (within the first 12 weeks) without the need for a physician’s referral.
Kinesiologists are health care professionals who are experts in human movement. They develop active rehabilitation programs for patients helping them to prevent and manage injury, chronic diseases/conditions, and to reach optimal physical performance. Kinesiologists work with all age groups and fitness levels and strive to empower people to live an active healthy lifestyle. Kinesiologist often work alongside Physiotherapists, Chiropractors, Registered Massage Therapist and other members of your health team to regain and enhance your movement, strength, and quality of life.
As a Registered Kinesiologist Paul has an extensive background in personal training, including mobility and nutrition certifications. He uses an evidence-based, client-centered approach. Your session will always be tailored for you based on your assessment, health history and goals. This means your exercises are realistic, attainable, safe, and most importantly right for you.
Paul works with all ages and every stage of life or health to help improve overall function, fitness, performance, and quality of life. Whether you are new to physical fitness, looking to improve your movements and strength, or trying to rehabilitate during or after an injury; he can help.
Paul graduated from the University of British Columbia in 2010 with a Bachelor’s degree in Human Kinetics. In 2019, he gained my Functional Range Conditioning (FRC) Mobility Specialist certification and work to incorporate this new knowledge into his client’s training. He specializes in active rehabilitation, mobility, strength and conditioning, as well as healthy weight loss. Paul earned his Precision Nutrition Certification in 2016 and is also a certified Kinesio Tape practitioner. He is passionate about sports and loves the outdoors and can be found enjoying time with his family on the beach, the mountain, or the many hiking trails around the Okanagan.
-ICBC has now made it easier to access help with your active recovery by pre-approving 12 Kinesiology visits within 12 weeks of your accident. Contact me for more information.
-Did you know your extended health benefits may cover you for Kinesiology sessions? Be sure to contact your provider -and ask if you are covered!
Text/Call: 778-212-2677
Email: pbkinesio@gmail.com
Genny Chippendale – Currently not accepting new clients
Iron Heart Personal Training. Owner/Operator Iron Heart Gym + Iron Heart Studio.
Pain-Free Performance Specialist, BCRPA Personal Trainer, Certified Agatsu Kettlebell Instructor, British Columbia Weightlifting Association Club Coach, Iron Heart Programming Developer/Trainer
Iron Heart Studio Class Instructor: Glutecamp, Glutecamp Special Edition, Lift, Spin, Strength HIIT, Kettlebell Bootcamp, TRX HIIT
Genny specializes in a hybrid system of fitness, one that fuses functional strength with traditional bodybuilding aesthetics. Pair that with purposeful metabolic conditioning and nourishing food-for-fuel eating patterns and what you get is a body that not only looks great but FEELS amazing – strong, energetic, pain free, healthy.
No more old school hours and hours of body abusing cardio, no more eating like a bird. Genny does things differently, based on science and research and a deep understanding of what really works in REAL life. And she gets it. A busy mom of little boys, finding balance is no easy feat, but blending fitness, eating well, working crazy hours and spending quality time being a wife and mama, it can be done!
Contact her for effective, efficient and SUSTAINABLE programming that will shape and create your new life.
Offering: one on one personal training, partner or small group training, nutritional guidance, glutecamp & her specialty, group or one on one kettlebell lessons!
Text/call: 250-308-6007
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/IronHeartPersonalTraining
Email: ironheartpersonaltraining@gmail.com
http://www.ironheartpersonaltraining.com, http://www.ironheartstudio.ca
Cass Sharman
CanFitPro Certified Personal Trainer, Kinesiology Student
Iron Heart Studio Class Instructor: Spin, Spin & Strength, Strength HIIT, LIFT, Glutecamp, LIFT Special Edition, Glutecamp Special Edition & Bootcamp
Cass is a certified personal trainer who has a special place in her heart for fitness and maintaining a healthy lifestyle. She is a strong advocate for not only working out for one’s physical well being, but also for the mental growth that comes with it. She promotes exercise to become the best version of yourself where you view it as the highlight of your day due to how amazing and strong you will feel during and after. Cass is also completing her Bachelor of Human Kinetics degree at UBCO, and she is actively able to integrate her changing knowledge from her degree into her training clients and sessions, so they always have the best up to date information. With working at the gym, being a University student, instructing spin, and maintaining a social life with family and friends, Cass is well aware of how even with a busy life maintaining healthy habits such as working out, and eating properly can fit into your day when you have your priorities and goals in mind. Throughout her years of trial and error, she knows that wanting to be fit and healthy is a lifelong approach that involves balance, and not an all or nothing or quick fix mentality.
Cass knows that everybody is different, with unique aspirations and goals, so she will ensure you have a safe and enjoyable session each time.
If you are ready to achieve sustainable lifelong results and habits that involve you getting physically and mentally stronger on a daily basis, leaving you excited to crush all of your future workouts and daily goals, then contact Cass at the information down below.
P: 250-306-9760
Instagram: @cass.sharman
Text/call: 250-540-8530
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