2016 Trainer of the Year Competition Up and Running
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2016 Muscle Insider Trainer of the Year Competition Sponsored by BSN Off to an Amazing Start!
We're almost halfway through the 2016 BSN/Muscle Insider online initiative, and the trainers are absolute killing the game!
This year's crop of trainers is as diverse as they are talented. With a mix of males and females coming from all corners of Canada, and diverse backgrounds and specialities, we have no doubt that this will be the most exciting contest we've promoted, to date!
Follow these rock stars on social media, and check out their bios. This competition is going to blow up online, and after running it for 4 years already, we know the impact that something unique, of this magnitude, will have on the industry, and on the careers of these ten hopefuls.
Started: April 18, 2016
End Date: May 30, 2016
The Trainers:
(Click on the trainer's name to see their BIO, and the rest of their social media profiles!)
Kareem trains out of Le Fitness Loft, in Montreal, QC. He's very much about the psychological aspects of training as well as the physical, as he enjoys helping people develop a positive mind-set. He's got a great grasp of social media, too!
Facebook: FITTNation
Twitter
Instagram
Shawn trains out of the Bar Strength and Conditioning in Vancouver, British Columbia. In terms of his training, he prides himself on imrpoving five main areas: movement, programming, nutrition, recovery, and mobility. This is one well-rounded trainer. Check him out!
Facebook: The Bar Vancouver
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Instagram
CeeJay, who works out of Anytime Fitnes in Lethbridge, Alberta is not only a personal trainer/nutrition coach, but also a businesswoman! She runs a gym and a nutrition service company. She understands how important it is to have a professional, well-spoken, and educated person repping a company like BSN. Find her online!
Facebook: Anytime Fitness
Instagram
Ashlyn trains out of Perfectfit4u; her own gym based out of Lethbridge, Alberta. She is an incredible combination of brains AND braun, having studied chemistry and biochemistry full time, working in a chemistry laboratory amongst many educated professionals, and preparing for four bodybuilding competitions. Look for this well-rounded trainer to do well in this comp!
Facebook: PerfectFit4U
Twitter
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Engineer by day, trainer by night! Rob Starr, who works out of several Goodlife fitnesses in Durham, Ontario is a stickler for details. He believes it’s his attention to detail and his hands-on approach style. He's always shown consistency, dedication, and passion towards my own health and fitness, and it's already translated into his social media prowess.
Facebook: Team Starr
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Troy is a veteran of the training game. T2 Gym, his home base in Sudbury, Ontario is where he works his magic.He has studied the greats like Dr. Mauro Di Pasquale, Charles Poliquin, Louie Simmons, and many others to broaden his knowledge. The fact that he constantly craves new info and to learn more is what makes him so sought after
Facebook: T2 Training System
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Brandon's specialtly is contest prep coaching, and he's no stranger to the stage, as a National level bodybuilder. Brandon projects his love for bodybuilding onto his clients at Beyond Basics Fitness and Nutrition in London, Ontario. He loves working with competitors as clients and truly enjoys working with others who have that same drive and passion for fitness.
Facebook: Beyond Basics
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There's nothing this entrepaneur doesn't do. Alyssa is an ambitious go-getter, specializing in not only personal training, but holistic nutrition and motivation as well. What makes her unique is that she has a Kinesiology degree in addition to her various certifications. Alyssa is also has an online AND in person business with a strong command of social media
Facebook: TNTS Online
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Instagram
Youtube
Alex trains clients in person at KCal Fitness in Kitchener, Ontario, but also online through his personal business, Pure Strength Athletics. His specialities are in strength gain (powerlifting), muscle gain, and fat loss. Essentially, there's nothing this guy doesn't know how to do. Alex is a sponge when it comes to soaking up knowledge from as many sources as possible. He's a great trainer to watch!
Facebook: Pure Strength Athletics
Twitter
Instagram
What makes Haley a rockstar in the fitness industry and the social media work is how well-rounded she is. She trains out of multiple gyms, but mostly at UFC in Sherwood Park, South Edmonton, Alberta. She also does corporate and home training as well. Did we mention she also hosted bodyrock.tv, one of the most popular online home exercise/training shows?