Vitality Fitness South

What inspired you to join the Vitality Fitness team?  

I wanted to create a fitness environment that was fun, not intimidating, that cared about people, a great community, and a place that would change people's lives! 


What is your favourite form of exercise/physical activity?

Weight training and specifically the following exercises: Deadlifts, push-ups, elevated split squat, and lunges! 


It's a Saturday night, you've ate healthy all week and it's time to have a cheat meal. What do you choose?

Pizza from Una Pizza and Beer. And some Cosmic Cookies from Planet Organic to top it off! 


What is the one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I love reading about and researching politics, economics, and human behaviour/ psychology. 

What is the best advice/words of wisdom you have ever received?

When we are no longer able to change a situation, we are challenged to change ourselves -Victor Frankl 

What inspired you to join the Vitality Fitness team? 

As a client I loved the atmosphere, the other clients and the trainers made working out fun.

What is your favourite form of exercise/physical activity? 

Sports, I like to be 'playing' and not working out. I do love my weights though

It's a Saturday night, you've ate healthy all week and it's time to have a cheat meal. What do you choose? 

Burger with fries and gravy

What is the one thing people would be surprised to know about you? 

I am actually quite shy

What is the best advice/words of wisdom you have ever received?  

To invest in a Life Coach

What inspired you to join the Vitality Fitness team?

Dave MacDonald - owner and head trainer:) In 2011, I walked into the gym, not knowing what to expect, intimidated by the strength of some of the members and wondering if I would fit in. After my second class, I became a member and by the end of the year, I was interning to become a trainer. I was inspired by Dave's passion for fitness and for wanting to make a difference in the lives of each person who walked through the door. Dave is a motivator, a teacher, a coach, has a hunger for personal and professional growth, understands his client group and is open to feedback to make Vitality Fitness the best experience for all. I am very proud and honoured to be part of Dave's team. Dave has created a team of enthusiastic, skilled and fun individuals who value and respect one another and work together to support clients in achieving their health and fitness goals.

What is your favourite form of exercise/physical activity?

Anything outdoors like trail running, hiking, road cycling, snowboarding, cross-country skiing; however, my passion is mountain biking!

It's a Saturday night, you've ate healthy all week and it's time to have a cheat meal. What do you choose?

Anything with cheese - nachos, pizza, macaroni and cheese, cheese and crackers, cheese, cheese, cheese please:)

What is the one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I'm an introverted extrovert! I do get energy from being around people; however, I enjoy my alone time, whether it be trail running, mountain biking or sitting on the couch watching re-runs of Law and Order, Criminal Minds and NCIS!

What is the best advice/words of wisdom you have ever received? 

“On your own, you go faster. Together, we go further.”

What inspired you to join the Vitality Fitness team?

I loved Vitality from the moment I had my first workout with Dave in the old building with no parking anywhere. His personality and approach to training meshed perfectly with mine (even if I didn't love how much he pushed me and how sore I was initially). A few years later, Dave messaged me and said he thought I'd be a good trainer, and asked if I was interested in joining the internship program. I didn't even hesitate and said yes immediately. When I told me friends at Vitality that I was training to be a trainer, the response that stands out most vividly was “good. That's perfect for you. You already tell us all what to do anyways.” And with that, a legend was born.

What is your favourite form of exercise/physical activity? 

I'm supposed to say Bootcamp, right?

It's a Saturday night, you've ate healthy all week and it's time to have a cheat meal. What do you choose? 

Pizza. Homemade with dough from Lina's Italian market, organic cured meats and allllll the cheese. All of it. With wine.

What is the one thing people would be surprised to know about you? 

 I'm not a born & raised Canadian - I'm an immigrant from South East Asia.

What is the best advice/words of wisdom you have ever received?

To Have Courage, and Be Kind. Ok, that was Cinderella's mom.

I've been blessed to have had some incredible role models in my life, so narrowing it down to just one piece of advice is essentially impossible. One that comes to mind though, is that it's really important to be true to yourself and to trust your instincts. You know what's best for you, and you have instincts for a reason. Listen to those things and help yourself go and grow where you need to. Take the time for self care and self reflection and listen to yourself. And your trainer. Always listen to you trainer.

What inspired you to join the Vitality Fitness team?

I had been working out at Vitality for over 3 years and absolutely loved the community and the differences I saw in myself since joining, both mentally and physically. It's a place that has such amazing energy! I wanted to help others reach their goals and have positive experiences like I have.


What is your favourite form of exercise/physical activity?

Anything outdoors! Hiking, snowshoeing and paddle boarding are a few of my favourites.

It's a Saturday night, you've ate healthy all week and it's time to have a cheat meal. What do you choose?

Vegan buffalo “chicken” sandwiches, with fries of course!

What is the one thing people would be surprised to know about you?

I have a 9-year-old rabbit named Gracie who is litter trained and runs free in our house.


What is the best advice/words of wisdom you have ever received?

Find a way to start your day off being happy. Play some upbeat music, meditate, read an uplifting story, make a great cup of coffee, whatever it takes!  That positive energy will follow you throughout your whole day!

What inspired you to join the Vitality Fitness team? 

Dave and the positive atmosphere with all the other clients at the 9:30 am class.

What is your favourite form of exercise/physical activity? 

Besides Vitality, hikes with my family.

It's a Saturday night, you've ate healthy all week and it's time to have a cheat meal. What do you choose? 

My new favourite is Bibimbap, just need to learn how to make it for myself.

What is the one thing people would be surprised to know about you? 

Have a BA from the U of Winnipeg with a major in Justice and Law Enforcement.  Planned on working as a guard in a Federal Penitentiary.

What is the best advice/words of wisdom you have ever received?  

Deciding on seeking out Life Coaching, so hopefully I will have more to share in months to come.