Expert Instructors
Briar Krieger has 34 years experience in the fitness and wellness industry. As a former gym owner and creator of a global nutritional program called the 8 Week Challenge, she has gained invaluable insights that shape her approach as a certified personal trainer and Nutrition coach.
Running a gym and creating the 8 Week Challenge has taught her the importance of creating a supportive and motivating environment for clients. She is committed to creating a community- centered approach around health and wellness, working closely with individuals from diverse backgrounds and fitness levels.
Certifications:
Personal Trainer Specialist ( CanFit Pro)
Healthy Eating and Nutrition Coach (CanFit Pro)
Fitness Instructor Specialist (CanFit Pro)
Austin Benevides is a CSEP-Certified Personal Trainer and graduate of Niagara College’s Fitness & Health Promotion program dedicated to helping clients reach their fitness goals, whether that’s building muscle, losing fat, or simply getting stronger for daily life. His experience spans working with everyone from bodybuilders and pro athletes to individuals with Parkinson’s disease. He believes in tailored, results-driven training that helps people of all ages feel better, move better, and age gracefully.
Austin's qualifications include:
(CSEP) Certified Personal Trainer, Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology
Standard First Aid and CPR C
Michael Varden is a CSEP-Certified Personal Trainer and graduate of Niagara College’s Fitness & Health Promotion Program. He is always looking for ways big and small to improve the health of his community and those he can help individually. He has hands-on experience working with elderly and those with chronic conditions, as well as general population.
Michael’s qualifications include:
(CSEP) Certified Personal Trainer, Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology
Canadian Red Cross Standard First Aid and BLS