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Kathleen
Owner / Wellness Director

Kathleen Maier, Co-owner of Only Women’s Fitness & fitQuest Management Consulting has been involved in the fitness industry for 13 years, and has owned and operated her Wellness Centre for over 10 years. She is also the Aerobics Director for the University of Lethbridge. Kathleen offers continuing education credits through AFCLA & holds many certifications & workshops including Public speaking, Rehabilitation, Personal Training, Group instructor training, Bosu, Sport Excellerated training, Keiser & Trixter Cycling, Pilates, Reebok Step and Yoga. Kathleen has been a National Aerobics Competitor and competed in Ms. Fitness Canada, placing 3rd runner up. She was highlighted in a feature story in Muscle Magazine International as a top placing competitor. Along with her fitness achievements she is a Certified Public Speaker, Past President for the Executive Women’s International Lethbridge chapter— a world wide organization dedicated to the advancement & growth of women. Kathleen is a local, national & international presenter on a wide variety of topics and is a Super Trainer for Club Management Systems, a world wide consulting firm dedicated to supporting independent club owners, through systems. Recently she became a Pilates Master Trainer offering Certification courses through Balance Body and Pilates Coach. Her enthusiasm & positive thinking are infectious which keeps her inspiring those who meet her.

Jody

Jody Evanson is the Premier Group X Instructor and a Personal Trainer for Only Women’s Fitness and FitQuest Consulting in Lethbridge, Alberta. of the ‘FitQuest DVD Series,’ an NRG2GO instructor, Fit-Tip author, and busy mother of five.  Jody shares her boundless energy and enthusiasm in each of her classes and sessions.   She is certified by Can-Fit-Pro, ACE, AFLCA, Pilates Coach, Keiser, YogaFit & Jump Rope Institute. She is a veteran international fitness presenter, educator and motivational speaker, well-known for her innovative class styles and step/dance choreography. She is an award winning PRO Trainer for Can-Fit-Pro, Canada’s largest association of fitness professionals, receiving the most valuable PRO trainer of the year- 2007.   She provides fitness education and certification courses in group exercise (FIS), personal training (PTS) and nutrition (NWS). She is also host

With over 15 years of industry experience brought into her classes and presentations, Jody invites you to share her enthusiasm for fitness!Visit her website at www.jodyevanson.com.

Ada
CAN FIT PRO, Fitness Instructor Specialist, Pilates Mat Level 1

Ada joined three of her sisters in the fitness industry early in 2005 and currently teaches a variety of classes. She is certified as a Fitness Instructor Specialist through CAN FIT PRO and holds a Pilates Mat Level 1 certification through Balanced Body University. She loves the challenge and fulfillment in promoting overall health, and looks forward to furthering her fitness education and training. Ada graduated from the University of Alberta in 2000 and currently works part time as a dental hygienist. Above all, she loves to spend time with her husband and two darling children!

 Audy

Darcy
CSEP, AFLCA - Group Exercise and Resistance Training

As a Certified Fitness Consultant with CSEP, and a Personal Trainer, Darcy has had the opportunity to test Canadian Forces applicants as well as assist in administering PARE exams for Police\RCMP applicants for Southern Alberta. She then continued on to obtain her specialties In-Group Exercise and Resistance Training through the AFLCA.  Since 2004, Darcy has become Trixter X-Bike Certified and is currently teaching these classes at the University of Lethbridge.  Darcy also volunteers her time instructing group exercise classes within the community, and is currently in the process of completing her Sport Yoga through NESTA.  Darcy brings fun and enjoyment to her classes along with a desire to promote wellness to everyone.

 Deb
AFLCA, CALA

Debbie Palmer has been in the fitness industry for going on 12 years now. How does Debbie sum up her classes? FUN! Always have fun. It is no wonder that one of her favorite places is Disneyland. In fact her dog is even named Disney. Debbie and her husband Carl reside in Fort Macleod ( where Debbie grew up). They moved back there a couple of years ago after raising 2 boys in Lethbridge. Debbie likes to diversify, so she teaches a variety of classes. She is as at home in the world of aquatic fitness as she is on the aerobic floor. She loves to be crazy but also enjoys quiet time reading a good book.
 Jackie

Janae
CAN FIT PRO, Fitness Instructor, Personal Training Specialist

Janae Smith is certified through Can-Fit-Pro as a Fitness Instructor
Specialist and Personal Trainer Specialist. She also holds certifications
through Pilates Coach and YogaFit. Janae has been teaching fitness since 2003
and teaches a variety of classes at Only Womens Fitness as well as in
communities. She believes in taking one step at a time, working hard and
having fun along the way. Janae and her husband live in Magrath and are proud
parents of 3 beautiful children.
 Jeannie
BPE, CAN FIT PRO Fitness Instructor Specialist, Pilates Coach Reformer level 1

Fitness has been a major part of Jeannie’s life for as long as she can remember. She was a competitive athlete for 10 years and then had the joy of coaching and judging other athletes at an international level in the same field. Jeannie has attained her Bachelor of Kinesiology degree from the U of C as well as her Fitness Instructor Specialist certification and Pilates Coach Reformer level 1. Jeannie enjoys sharing her love of fitness with those around her and finds it very rewarding to have a hand in helping others reach their fitness goals. When Jeannie is not instructing fitness classes she loves to spend time with her husband and four children!
 Jennifer
CAN FIT PRO, Fitness Instructor Specialist

June
AFLCA, Pilates Mat Level 1

AFLCA Group Fitness Leader Certified
AFLCA Muscle Resistance Trainer Certified
Keiser Pacing Certified
Trained in Mat and Small Ball Pilates Instruction
Involved and teaching in the fitness industry for over 25 years.
 
 Kelly

 Kristina
CAN FIT PRO, Fitness Instructor Specialist

 Nicole

Norma
Certified AFLCA, CAN FIT PRO - Personal Training Specialist

Although not new to exercise, Norma is new to “ instructing exercise”.  After being a busy, stay at home mom for 30 years; Norma joined the team at Only Women’s Fitness in 2005, becoming certified through Can Fit Pro as a Fitness Instructor Specialist and Personal Trainer Specialist.  Norma believes that being involved in the fitness industry is the perfect compliment to anyone's lifestyle by enhancing the mind, body and spirit.  Norma loves the challenge this new opportunity has to offer and enjoys sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm of fitness in group X classes.  She plans to continue her education in the field of fitness and hopes to inspire others to lead a healthy and active lifestyle.

Yogafit Level 1
American Aerobic Association International (AAAI) and International Sports Medicine Association(ISMA) - Total Body Strength Conditioning Certification

 Sharla

 Stacey

 Tara

 Mandy
CAN FIT PRO, Fitness Instructor Specialist