vancouver personal trainer

Our team of trainers at Fitness Essentials consist of many of the best fitness professionals in British Columbia. The hiring process is rigorous and all of our
staff have to complete additional training.  You will never have a trainer that hasn't excelled in their training regime.

All of our personal trainers are certified and have a minimum of three years personal training experience in helping clients achieve their health and fitness goals.

We are very picky when we add to our personal training team.. We choose trainers based on their personality and communication skills... not just their certification. Certifications alone will not make a person a great personal
trainer, they must have the passion to help others.

 Vancouver/Richmond Personal Trainers

Stephanie Green - Personal Training & Group Fitness Co-ordinator

• International Fitness Instructor
• Certified Kinetic Anatomy Specialist
• BCRPA Certified Personal Trainer
• Can-Fit-Pro Personal Training Specialist
• BCRPA Certified Group Fitness Leader
• IDEA Advanced Personal Fitness Trainer
• BCRPA Certified Weight Trainer
• Certified Pre/Post Natal Fitness Specialist
• Bosu Integrated Fitness Certified
• Post-Injury Rehabilitation
• Postural Assessment & Correction
• Medicine Ball Certification
• Certified Aqua Fitness Instructor
• Can-Fit-Pro Fitness Specialist

"After dedicating myself to reach my own fitness goals (actually losing more
than 70 pounds and getting sexy little muscles), I decided to make a career of fitness and now look forward to helping others be successful in this important
area of their lives. 

I do believe that you can reach your goals if you are doing the things you need
to be doing.  I motivate my participants with encouragement and positive reinforcement, giving them confidence in their ability."

I have recently completed studies in Exercise & Sport Psychology.  She has over 
13 years experience getting clients to their goals.

Stephanie's expertise is in weight loss and weight management, program design, core conditioning, balance and stability, and pre/post natal exercise prescription.

 She believes that the key to obtaining and staying physically fit is the development of an integrated program that offers new and exciting exercises that safely progress the client to the next challenging level.

Hours, Days, Weeks, Months will pass.  Will it find you looking for change
or seeing it in the mirror and feeling fit and fabulous?" - Stephanie Green

Dan Poenaru
	PhD in Biomechanics B.Sc. in Physical Education (National Academy of Physical Education and Sports) BCRPA Certified Personal Trainer BCRPA Certified Fitness Leader BCRPA Certified Weight Trainer Course Conductor and Workshop Presenter for Canadian Online Fitness Education - COFE Dan has over 10 years of experience as a coach and fitness professional, training a wide variety of people, ranging from elite college and national level athletes to teenagers, Special Olympic athletes, retired grandmothers, and middle-aged professionals. Dan specializes in sport specific training, core conditioning, and cardio program design. Dan is also a certified ski-instructor, a former pro-fencer, and a running enthusiast. Dan offers personal training to clients living in Vancouver.
Kerri Cates
	BCRPA Certified Personal Trainer BCRPA Certified Fitness Leader BCRPA Certified Weight Trainer Kerri has been in the Fitness industry for the past 5yrs as a BCRPA certified personal trainer. Before that she was always in a gym as fitness has always been her passion. Kerri decided to become a personal trainer to help as many people reach their fitness goals, no matter how big or small they might be and to show them that with a little hard work and dedication anything is possible. Kerri's specialty is fat loss supported with nutritional knowledge, she has previous experience working in Health Care preparing diets for the elderly. "I like to make working out enjoyable and fun. I customize fitness programs to meet individual needs in order to obtain personal goals. I believe that whatever a person sets their mind to can be achieved. They just have to want it that bad!"
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Vaneska Zahuta
	Can-Fit-Pro Certified Personal Training Specialist Can-Fit-Pro Certified Fitness Specialist Vaneska’s passion for fitness dates back to as far as she can remember. To her, the only gift better than maintaining her own fitness is sharing her knowledge with others. Vaneska has over 10 years of personal and professional experience and has been actively personal training since 2006. In 2006 she competed and placed first in a Figure Body Building competition. Her love of fitness leads her to explore and challenge herself in all areas of sports, next on the list is her first triathalon in 2010.   As a mobile trainer for the last 2 ˝ years Vaneska has had the opportunity to work with a wide variety of clients.  Vaneska applies her acquired fitness knowledge and experience into her own lifestyle and has a passion for helping others change theirs. Vaneska will teach you safe, effective, and proper exercise techniques and show you their effects on overall wellness. You will learn to become self-sufficient and take responsibility for your own health, but most of all, you can expect to have fun and a few laughs. Known for her contagious energy and drive for success, her passion is to make the workouts and programs enjoyable and get you results!
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Stephanie Harmazy

	Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist Bachelor of Science - Physical Education Stephanie Harmazy born and raised in Vancouver,BC. Stephanie is certified through the National Strength and Conditioning Association as a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist. She completed her bachelor degree from Eastern Illinois University where i competed in Division 1 tennis. She completed her first internship at Arizona State University working with all the Division 1 varsity athletes. She finished her second internship at Simon Fraser University, working with all varsity athletes. As well as elite athletes such as the Olympic Speed Skaters, bobsleigh, MMA fighters, and CFL athletes. Aside from coaching athletes. Stephanie has experience working with rehabilitation and massage techniques for faster recovery between workouts.  She has helped many clients of various ages and fitness levels achieve their goals. Stephanie is currently studying at UBC to obtain her  masters degree in Human Kinetics. "I am excited to be your future personal trainer!"
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------  Daniela Sosa   ACE Certified Personal Trainer ISSA Fitness & Nutrition Certified BCRPA Certified Weight Trainer Certified Pre/Post Natal Fitness Specialist BCRPA Certified Personal Trainer   I am a nationally certified personal trainer, holding 3 recognized certifications (ACE, BCRPA, ISSA) along with Pre/ Post Natal, Spinning Instructor, BOSU Trainer and Osteo Aware Certifications. I have been training for 6 years in Vancouver.  My dedication to fitness and health combined with my excellent listening skills, helps my clients accomplish short-term and long-term goals. A majority of my personal training experience has been with men and women of all types, including beginners, pre- teens, pre and post natal, and including third age. Through hard work and an open mind I integrate fun yet functional workouts. I am driven by my client’s progress and understands that everyone has different requirements. I specialize in: Rapid fat loss, Muscle toning, Boxing and Kickboxing, Intense cardio, pylometric training, and sports specific training. I will give consistent moral support and motivation through email and phone when not training, whatever it takes to reach your goals.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Coquitlam Personal Trainers

Testimonials

"My Health Care Providers all highly recommended making regular exercise part of my necessary lifestyle changes. As someone recovering from an extended illness and now dealing with a chronic condition, my major concern was that I might further hurt myself.

Dan makes sure I have fun and he keeps me motivated. He routinely adjusts my training program to prevent further joint damage, keep me from getting bored and to build up my strength and endurance. I trust his knowledge and techniques because I am achieving great results and feeling better and better about life. Dan’s terrific!"
- Laurie Stansfield
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"Steph is great at keeping my work out routine fresh and new. I’m getting great results! I can see my body changing – getting more firm and tone.She’ll push you and challenge you and make you sweat, but you definitely see the fruits of your labor! Steph motivates me and is great at listening and adapting exercise techniques to suit my comfort levels without sacrificing a good work out. Thanks Steph!" - Nicole L.
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"Before starting withSteph, I had never broken a noticeable sweat at the gym. Within the first 5 minutes with her, I was dripping all over the place.

After just 4 sessions with Steph, I had dropped 2% body fat and felt absolutely amazing.I have visibledefinition everywhere.

She brings a fresh and fun variety to working out and pushes me to work harder than I ever have before. When I would have normally given up, there Steph is rooting me on and making me laugh.

I look forward to working out with her everytime, not just because I know I will look better and better after each and every session, but also because she is a great person to talk to, laugh with, and just hangout with.

I may curse inside my head at times, but is it ever worth it. I have these strange muscles I never knew existed and my bum has been saved from gravity.

I have recommended her to all my friends and wouldn't even think of going anywhere else." - Rebecca L.
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"I heard from some of my friends about how personal training could help me to achieve my weight loss goals, but I never believed that it could actually happen to me.

What can I say? I got lucky and found Stephanie!

As a result of the progressive and intense workout sessions -- so far, I've lost a total of 31 pounds! I'm simply ecstatic!"

-Kate Remmer
Sales Associate
Richmond, Vancouver, Canada
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"I have been training with Steph for almost 2 years now and have seen fabulous results. When I first met her I gave her my parameters: I only had 1 ¼ hr to spend at the gym 3 times a week of that time 25 minutes was for cardio – for the rest I wanted a work-out routine that would give me results. She makes me work my butt off but the end result is well worth it. She is definitely motivating and comes up with innovative ways of doing an exercise to keep it interesting. I would recommend her to anyone." - Jayme C
PS: I get compliments on the definition in my arms all the time.