Canada’s Top Fitness Trainers 2022 – British Columbia
Meet the top fitness trainers in British Columbia
Although we’ve been celebrating them for decades here at IMPACT – this is our fifth year officially recognizing Canada’s Top Fitness Instructors & Trainers. From year to year, we alternate between Top Fitness Trainers and Top Fitness Instructors. This year, we ask Canada’s Top Fitness Trainers to take a bow.
As much as it’s about honouring the Top 10 in each region in our magazine, it’s also about acknowledging and saluting the hundreds of nominees and instructors everywhere who help make our communities healthier.
Nominations have been flowing in since July, 2021. All nominees were scored on subjects such as education, certifications, years in the business, philanthropy and community service. Additional topics which included success stories and personal fitness philosophies were ‘blind-scored’ by our skilled expert panelists who spent hours reading some pretty inspiring stories. What was not part of the scoring criteria was how many social media followers one had, and there was no popularity voting.
“They are talented, inspiring and passionate about helping people live their healthiest and best lives.”
The pandemic has certainly heightened our awareness of how important our health and fitness is, and this industry has continued to give back expecting nothing in return. Fitness trainers have a wealth of education and expertise and a genuine desire to help others succeed. Thank you for your passion and dedication. After many months of anticipation we are proud to present Canada’s Top Fitness Trainers 2022.
Personal Trainer/Strength & Conditioning Coach Scott Salling of F.I.T Academy located in Port Coquitlam.
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Scott Salling | 37
Founder & Owner, F.I.T. Academy Port Coquitlam, B.C.
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For Scott Salling, the best parts of personal training are the life-long connections and the relationships you build. “There is this moment when you realize that your clients are so much more than just clients,” says the founder and owner of F.I.T. Academy. “They really do become a part of an extended family.” In addition to working with clients, Salling has created a world-class training environment at his gym that is supplemented with a business-coaching program for fitness professionals. Through the pandemic, they’ve supported each other. “It has been so important to listen and respect one another as we embark through this journey,” he says. “Sticking together as a team and supporting each other has been a crucial factor in creating a healthy and positive work environment for our trainers as well as clients.”
“This profession is more than just working out for an aesthetic look or performance in sport. This career has the potential to change people’s lives for the better and give them the gift of health.”