Michelle Stakkestad, owner & operator
I own a gym, but really, I own a home that houses many familiar faces through the day, week, month & year. Faces that have become an important part of my existence.
If I don't say it enough ... I really love what I do, and I really love our community.
A few bits about me: Dogs over people, sorry. No pants over pants, not sorry. I can nap literally anywhere. I eat food like a 7 ft tall Russian basketball player. I can actually jump super high. I've been likened to a dog that needs to chase a ball for an hour every morning & honestly that is accurate.
CANFITPRO certified personal training specialist , MOSSA certified group fitness instructor
Favorite lift: squat clean - Favorite food: steak with Kraft mac n' cheese - Favorite movie:10 Things I Hate About You
Athina Antunes
Spicy & Greek, full of zest, deeply invested in your progress, deeply enthusiastic, mom extraordinare, arms of steel, abs of steel, smile huge & heart even more huge. If you've had the pleasure of taking a class with Athina, I'm positive you understand why we cherish & appreciate her.
InfoFit certified personal trainer & BCRPA certified group fitness instructor
Favorite lift: deadlifts - Favorite food: tacos with a crisp beer, peanut butter - Favorite movie: Braveheart & Dirty Dancing
Leslie Kada
Ask her why she never runs out of energy. She might not give you the secret, but we love that about her & wouldn't change her presence & love of life for a thing.
Leslie coaches many early morning classes through the week. She works hard, plays hard, loves a good camping trip, loves her family, and most importantly has adorable dogs. She is a complete powerhouse & a cheerleader through & through. I personally am grateful & lucky to call her a friend, as are many.
CSEP (Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology) Certified PT, BCRPA cycle fit certified, Degree in Kinesiology from UCFV, Diploma sports science from Douglas College
Favorite lift: deadlift - Favorite food: sushi - Favorite movie: Bridesmaids
Jon Alexaitis
Words we use to describe Jon:
Golden retriever, golden retriever, golden retriever, bad a$$ m****r f****r, high five guy. Meet Jon, one of our latest and greatest additions to the dream team. Jon coaches our Olympic and power lifting clinics and classes, as well as regular classes throughout the week. He loves a good hero WOD. We love that he is so positive even when we all want to punch him.
NASM certified fitness instructor, veteran crossfitter
Favourite lift: front squats - favourite food: Taco Bell - favourite movie: Die Hard with a Vengeance
Andie Lal
Andie is newly added to the team after I basically begged her to certify, knowing full well she would be an amazing coach. If you've had the pleasure of working with Andie, you've had the pleasure of experiencing genuine support, feedback, and belief that you can, in fact, do anything. Andie is a one of a kind, beautiful blonde ball of warmth. A mom to two adorable girls, a determined & driven force, and a familiar face we can't live without around here.
NASM certified group fitness instructor
Favorite lift: deadlifts - Favorite food: tacos - Favorite movie: Catch Me if You Can
Sabreen Bains
Our beautiful Sabreen is strong, determined, proficient, on task, and an amazing development coach for compound lifting. Sabreen joined us with a suitcase full of knowledge & experience, and she is & will forever be an excellent coach & example to the art of form & technique.
Favorite lift: cleans - Favorite food: pizza - Favorite movie: Step Brothers