Personal training

Personal training is about finding the perfect fit for you.

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Is personal training the right fit for you

Our personal trainers are here to help you reach your fitness goals, whatever they might be. Personal training isn't just about getting fit, but finding the right fit for you.

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    Experts

    Being fit means something different for each person, and our trainers have the education, experience and passion to help you discover what that means for you.

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    Individualized plan

    From getting matched with the right certified personal trainer to an individualized plan created specifically for YOU – your needs, abilities, preferences and lifestyle.

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    Measured progress

    Our training packages come with easy-to-understand, accurate and objective measurements to evaluate health risks, monitor fitness progress and achieve fitness goals.

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  • Customization

    Create personalized programs to meet individual needs and achieve specific goals

    Education

    Deepen your knowledge about health and fitness to create an overall healthier well-being.

    Accountability

    Support your commitment every step of the way towards making lasting changes.

    Enjoyment

    Find the joy in physical activity, making fitness a fun and rewarding experience.

    Recovery

    Learn strategies to prevent injuries and recover effectively to maintain your health and continue pursuing your goals. 

     

Our trainers

All of our trainers are certified through the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology (CSEP) as Clinical Exercise Physiologists (CEP) or Certified Personal Trainers (CPT). This means they can provide you with the knowledge and direction to help you achieve your desired results.

Each CSEP-certified trainer needs:

  • 120 credit hours of post-secondary education
  • 100 hours of practical experience in health-related fitness
  • 30 professional development credits every two-years
  • 8 core competency areas addressing theoretical and practical knowledge

How to register

  • Register online

    Go to the registration page and select the packages and services best for you. Complete your purchase, a short intake questionnaire and waiver and within three business days you will be matched with a trainer best suited for your needs.

  • Register in person

    Review our packages and services to determine which suits your needs. Visit the customer service desk and a team member will help you register and complete your intake forms and waivers.

  • After you register:

    Our staff will check registrations daily (Monday-Friday) and will work on matching you with a trainer based on the information you filled out during the registration process.

    We will contact you via email within 2-3 business days connecting you with your trainer and providing additional information about your services, including how to access the facility and cancelling or rescheduling an appointment.

    Once connected with your trainer, you will book your session date and time directly with them.

    Questions

    Please reach out if you have questions about our services, packages or need assistance registering.

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Connect with us

Check out our blog and social media for videos and tip to help you meet your training and fitness goals.

Craving change

  • How-to workshop for changing your relationship with food

    Craving Change explores activities and strategies to address the struggle to change problematic and emotional eating behaviours. The workshop focuses on the 'way' of eating behaviour and what to do about it.

    • Understand why you eat the way you do
    • Comfort yourself without food
    • Change your thinking to change your eating

    Participants must be in attendance for all the virtual sessions if a certificate of completion is required. 

    Register for a Craving Change session

Contact us

Active Living Centre
145 Frank Kennedy Centre
430 University Crescent

Joe Doupe Recreation Centre
030 Brodie Centre
727 McDermot Avenue

personal.training@umanitoba.ca
204-474-7279

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