I used to be a canfitpro PRO TRAINER! I taught canfitpro certification courses for future group fitness instructors (Fitness Instructor Specialist, or FIS). To search for a course near you, visit canfitpro.com.
Most fitness centres, community centres, recreation centres and gyms (especially the large ones like GoodLife, Movati, Lifetime and LAFitness) require a nationally recognized fitness certification in order to be employed there. The canfitpro Fitness Instructor Specialist certification is a nationally recognized fitness certification, with canfitpro being the most reputable fitness educator and certifying body in Canada.
What makes me different is that I teach the FIS and PTS curriculum from an equity, anti-oppressive lens, in line with my fitness philosophy. Very few other PRO TRAINERS incorporate the material that I incorporate, especially given that I was the inaugural Diversity and Inclusion Reviewer of the newly revised canfitpro PTS manual. That means I go beyond what the curriculum demands and give you considerations on how to refrain from implementing fatphobic notions in the place of knowledge, how not to stigmatize your clients, how to make fitness accessible in terms of form, format and marketing, and how to empower your participants to develop a healthy relationship with movement and their bodies.
I offer courses online and in-person (in Toronto). If you take a course with me online, you can get certified (and teach!) from anywhere in the world — you don’t have to be a Canadian to be a canfitpro certified fitness professional.
The following are my future FIS courses:
2023
2024
To register for my next FIS course, visit canfitpro.com and search by course ID.
Words from My Past Students
“Simone, your love and passion for fitness really shines when you’re instructing which makes the class enjoy the content that much more. Your knowledge and expertise were presented in an experience based way vs. a textbook way (if that makes sense) which allowed for better absorption of key concepts. The master classes and feedback post our workout class were invaluable.”
Taelor
“Simone is absolutely amazing! I’m so thankful for her care and expertise. She is such a genuine person and made a 3-day, 27 hour zoom course bearable. Her general attitude and personality really brightened my day. At the time that I took the course I had just started going through a challenging personal event, and as funny as it sounds Simone gave me something to look forward to. Even though she wasn’t aware of what I was experiencing, I will never forget her kindness and how she encouraged us. On top of that, you can tell that she is a reputable knowledge source. I can tell she roots for all of us to be successful, and I do for her as well!”
Jenniffer
“Thank you so much for the amazing 3 days, albeit mentally and physically exhausting! Lol! You were amazing, funny, authentic, sympathetic, humble, smart, confident, self aware, inspiring, I could go on and on! I am left feeling inspired and ready to take on this new adventure.”
Joanne
“I have nothing but good to say about Simone. The 3 days went by so fast but it was very educational. I really appreciated Simone’s style of teaching and educating with stories and relevant feedback with a DEI lens.”
Asahd
“I love[d] each and every part of the course. Not only [did] she explained [sic] everything in detail but the videos and demonstrations were very helpful and fun.”
Joanna
“Yeeey! I can’t thank you enough for all that you have done. Your way of teaching was, smooth, fun and very informative, I have learned a lot from you and I’m glad I took this course with you! I will definitely be recommending you to all of my friends. Keep doing whatever you are doing 
Looking forward to having other courses with you.”
Nikki
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