Personal Trainer Bios
Sonya Tanzos, B.Kin, HFFC-CEP
Senior Trainer
Sonya has worked in the health and fitness industry for over a decade and she couldn’t imagine working in a more enjoyable and fulfilling industry. She first became interested in the fitness industry through her love of running and cycling. Sonya has a multidisciplinary background; she has experience working in an exercise physiology lab, testing high performance athletes and working with people suffering from chronic diseases. She worked several years in a rehabilitation clinic and truly believes that injury prevention is the key to her client’s success. Sonya has experience in wellness coaching and a great interest in nutrition. Group exercise is her passion and she loves to teach various classes. In her free time, you will find her in the mountains or enjoying a great restaurant. Sonya will support and guide you through her knowledge and experience, providing safe yet challenging workouts while keeping you accountable to achieve your personal goals.
Education
Bachelor of Kinesiology – York University
Advance Fitness Assessment and Exercise Counseling Certificate – York University Fitness and Lifestyle Management Advance Diploma – George Brown College
Health and Fitness Federation of Canada- Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Exercise Physiologist
Pedro Herdes,
Personal Trainer
About me:
I’m very passionate about helping others find happiness in life through fitness and well-being
which was always something I’ve done myself. Very active growing up, competing in multiple
sports, after years of corporate jobs, I decided to move to Canada and get an Exercise Science
degree and start working in this field that I was always very involved. I also worked in many
major sport events as a producer such as the UFC, 2016 Rio Olympic Games, FIFA World CUP
and others.
How can I help you?
I think everyone deserve the right to an improved overall health and to feel good about
themselves inside and out. I believe that when you FEEL GOOD, you excel in all areas of life.
Getting fit and healthy doesn’t need to be hard, you just need the right guidance and tools to
jumpstart your fitness journey or take it to the next level.
My focus as a trainer is on my client’s needs. It could be weight loss, improving conditioning,
getting stronger and more muscular, body decomposition or any other specific goal that is
personal and tailored to you.
Johnena Stenske, BSc. Kinesiology, CSEP-CEP
Personal Trainer
As a non-diet personal trainer, I believe that everyone can make exercise a positive part of their lives. When you focus on the ways exercise helps to support your well being, you will discover that exercise can bring you a sense of accomplishment, connection, and joy!
Education
Bachelor of Science- Kinesiology – University of Calgary
Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology – Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Exercise Physiologist
Paul Larmer, BPE, CSEP-CPT 
Senior Trainer
Paul has over 30 years of experience in the fitness industry helping people just like you to lose weight, get stronger, overcome injury, reduce stress,and feel better. He believes exercise must be adapted to the individual.
Paul starts each training relationship with a consultation to gather
personal health history and assess your overall movement patterns. His unique approach incorporates strength, mobility, flexibility, and cardio to increase energy and cultivate control. Paul offers many options from lifting weights to yoga to one-on-one life coaching and mindfulness
training. He would be happy to help you find your way to being more of
the person you would like to be.
Alison Flint,
Senior Trainer
Education: University of Calgary, Bachelors of Science in Exercise and Health Physiology
-Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology: Certified Exercise Physiologist
Favourite Exercise: Squat & Row
Specialty Area: Strength & Conditioning, Athletic Training, Weight management, Chronic conditions
Attitude: Approachable, hard-working, driven
Juan Carlos Bernardos Bas,
Personal Trainers
My name is Juan Carlos, I am Spanish, and I am passionate about physical exercise and health. My interest in the field led me to study a Bachelor’s degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences (equivalent to kinesiology and physical education in Canada) and a Master’s degree in Teacher Training. In addition to that I obtained some certifications such as NSCA or EXOS Performance Specialist. I also have both competitive and non-competitive experience in combat sports, another of my fields of expertise, with which I often use boxing as a tool for conditioning and fun.
My vision of exercise is that it is one of the best tools we have to improve our health and invest in our future well-being. Strength work is the basis of my way of working, always according to the characteristics and objectives of the person I work with.
I will be happy to help you!
Education
NSCA Certified Personal Trainer & EXOS Performance Specialist
Bachelor’s Degree in Physical Activity and Sport Sciences
