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Annika has been working in the fitness field since 1997, and is passionate about helping people live a vibrant life. She started Studio Energi with her husband Jeff in 2003 with the intention to create a place where people could come to share their love of fitness. A place where it’s members would not only realize and exceed their fitness goals and dreams, but also become part of a family that laughs, motivates and inspires each other. |
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Barb has always been into fitness. Now a mother of 2 children, she decided to become a personal trainer and work with what she loves. She is passionate about creating the best possible individualized program to meet her clients’ needs and goals. Barb’s goal is to never stop learning to better her clients’ end result. She gives a very effective, safe and balanced workout, and believes fitness is a lifestyle. She has recently completed her first half-marathon and looks forward to completing a marathon and racing duathlons. |
Barb Taylor |
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Jeff and his wife Annika started Studio Energi with in 2003 with the intention to create a place where people could come to share their love of fitness. A place where it’s members would not only realize and exceed their fitness goals and dreams, but also become part of a family that laughs, motivates and inspires each other. Jeff founded Team Energi, Studio Energi’s triathlon training squad, as an extension of his background and knowledge as a former professional triathlete. |
Jeff Beech |
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Jess became a fitness instructor at the age of 17, and hasn’t stopped for a second since! With 12 years experience as a fitness class instructor, 8 years as a personal trainer and 12 years as a competitive dancer, Jess’s knowledge and high energy are a knock-out combination. |
Jess Kimpinski |
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With a background in triathlons, golf, hockey, mountain biking, snowshoe, soccer, yoga, weight and strength training, Jim is able to provide insight into almost every aspect of fitness training. A triathlete for over 20 years, Jim has completed over 10 marathons and 2 Ironman races. He specializes in sport-specific training and his experience as a firefighter and hockey coach make him a well-rounded trainer perfect for anyone looking to improve their game, or just to gain everyday strength and stamina. |
Jim Smuck |
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Being a fitness instructor since 1988 has enabled Karen Gamble to cross train in step, hi-lo aerobics, strengthening classes, bootcamp, spin classes, Pilates and Yoga. Today she pulls all these areas together in her corporate wellness and personal training programs. As a personal trainer Karen specializes in weight loss programs, running programs, interval training and Pilates for core development. Her corporate wellness programs, including lunch and learns, workshops, team building events, etc., have been used places like Home Hardware, Waterloo North Hydro and Kitchener-Wilmot Hydro among others. |
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With over 20 years in the fitness industry, Karrie is no stranger to the personal fitness scene. Professionally, Karrie specializes in running and endurance sports, training for mountain adventures, whole body nutritional cleansing. During the summers she leads Adventure Retreats through the mountains in Austria as part of her company “Livin Adventure”. |
Karrie Gregson |
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FORE!!! You won’t be yelling over misdirected golf balls once you have had some training with our Golf Fitness expert Laura Dunbar! Boasting over 30 years experience in the fitness industry including coaching hockey, soccer, ringette, martial arts and golf, Laura specializes in sport specific training. After working in the financial industry for 15 years, Laura traded her dress shoes for running shoes because of the fulfillment she gets from working with a diverse group of clients ranging from young kids to seniors. She also enjoys participating in recreational duathlons in her spare time. |
Laura Dunbar |
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Stop by the studio on an early Saturday morning and you will find Lauren McNiven cheering on her bootcamp class with a motivating spunk that is uniquely Lauren. A native of Beamsville, ON, Lauren was working in a “traditional workplace with desks and computers” but knew it wasn’t right for her. With a wealth of organized sport experience, Lauren was a perfect fit as a personal trainer and naturally flowed into yoga instructing as well. |
Lauren McNiven |
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Marsha Vanwynsberghe is destined for success, not only as an elite personal trainer, but also as a business entrepreneur. She developed and operated the only personal training business in Tillsonburg, prior to moving to the K-W area with her husband, Brad, and two sons, Cameron and Andrew. |
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“Life is not a dress rehearsal!” Rachel Masser lives every day to the fullest and has always been interested in healthy eating and nutrition. Working in catering and as a ski instructor, she decided to follow her passion for sports and fitness to take the plunge and become a personal trainer. Having run many marathons, finishing many on the podium, Rachel specializes in long distance run training and also as a ski fitness trainer. |
Rachel Masser |
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What do you get when you put a Fitness Club Manager, Sport Psychologist and Hockey School Fitness Director together? Sandi Martindale that is! Sandi hails from McLean, Virginia and after working as a teacher she decided to make the shift to a career in fitness. Specializing in cardiovascular wellness, cardiac rehabilitation, sport development for kids, hockey fitness development and Pilates, Sandi is able to combine athletic strength and stability with the grace and resistance training that Pilates offers. It is this well rounded training background that helps her create a specific plan perfect for each individual client. |
Sandi Martindale |
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60 Bathurst Drive Unit 14-15 Waterloo, Ontario N2V 2A9
Tel: 519-888-8339 Email: annika@studioenergi.com
Tel: 519-888-8339 Email: annika@studioenergi.com