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serving the Winnipeg area as your guide on the journey to a healthier, happier self

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North Star Fitness is a state-of-the-art fitness facility located in the heart of Winnipeg. We offer a wide range of drop-in fitness sessions, personal training, and group fitness sessions. Our team of certified fitness professionals is here to help you reach your fitness goals.

At North Star Fitness, your exercise goals and needs are important to us. Here you’re more than just a member. You’re family, and you’ll be surrounded by people that want to see you succeed. Our team is passionate about helping you live a healthier life and will be with you every step of the way to becoming the best version of you. Come and see what we’re all about. Contact North Star Fitness today!

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OUR GOAL:

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positive & challenging environments promoting health, fitness, well being & community

OUR PEOPLE IS WHAT MAKES US GREAT

OUR TEAM

BEN DEZWART

Level 5 Coach & Head of PT
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JOEL TOEWS

Level 3 Coach
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JASON PAUL

Group Coach
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ADRIAN THÉROUX

Group Coach
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REBECCA FRANKLIN

Level 2 Coach
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CHRISTIAN SAVARD

Level 2 Coach
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Seth Giesbrecht

Level 1 Coach
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KLEIN ELEGADO

Level 1 Coach
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ALEX PAUL

Client Services
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JOSÉE DEEZAR

Physiotherapist
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QUENTIN RAVAL

Physiotherapist
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1. SCHEDULE YOUR FIRST VISIT

Talk with one of our coaches about what you are looking to achieve and create a plan to get you there!

2. START YOUR TRAINING

Your goals have been defined and you are ready to start your journey. We will start you off strong by teaching you the fundamentals of form and nutrition!

3. HAVE FUN REACHING NEW LEVELS

Once you have down the basics, have fun showing up to new workouts each time!

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55 Speers Rd, Winnipeg,
MB R2J 1M2

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BEN DEZWART

Level 5 Trainer & Head of Personal Training

Ben de Zwart has been training Personal Trainers how to be their best since 2009 and has helped grow over 100 trainers to become successful. From starting as a brand-new trainer in the industry with zero experience, he quickly became one of the highest-level Personal Trainers in Western Canada and is an award-Winning Fitness Manager. Ben has helped every sort of client, from dramatic weight loss, pre/post injury prevention/rehabilitation, weight-gain/bodybuilding and athletic performance. Ben takes a methodical approach to building the fundamentals in the program and teaching the why behind the movement. He does this, so that the training becomes very practical and the clients can change the way they move on a day to day basis. When clients move better 24 hours a day, success comes much quicker and easier with less chance of relapse. Ben would be very excited to sit down with you to discuss the next year of success and goal setting.

CERTIFICATIONS

Brett Bartholomew’s Art of Coaching Apprenticeship • Fitness Manager of Excellence Award 2016 • 6x Winner of Goodlife Top 500 Award • Functional Movement Assessment & Gradual Exercise Methods Level 1 & 2 • Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certificate • DTS Striking Fundamentals Part A Certificate • Can-Fit-Pro Nutrition and Weight Loss Certificate • Can-Fit-Pro Personal Training Specialist • DTS Kettle-Bell Fundamentals Certificate • Advanced Power Training Certificate • TRX R4 Trainer Certificate • TRX RIP Trainer Certificate • My Boot Camp Certification • Body-Fit Certification • DTS Level 1 • DTS Intro to Olympic Weightlifting • YMCA Personal Trainer • Trigger Point Level 1 & 2 Certificate • CrossFit Level 1 Certificate • Pat Rigsby’s Online Coaching Specialist Certificate • Alex Effers Evolve Mentorship • Applied Women’s Physiology & Training Certification • Ian Markow’s Spectrum Certification • Mike Reinhold’s IASTM Certificate

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JOEL TOEWS

Level 3 COACH

As a Pastor for nearly 2 decades, Joel honed skills of listening, compassion, encouragement and challenge. Eventually it was time for a change and after a stint in retail sales he joined us at North Star Fitness where those skills learned over decades will help you reach your fitness goals.

Joel enjoys running and since he started in High School has run track, road races and in the past 10 years almost exclusively trail races, completing distances up to 120 miles. His most notable finishes include Fat Dog 120, Superior 100, Bighorn 100, Canadian Death Race (125k) and Voyageur 50.

But Joel isn’t just a one-trick pony who runs a lot. For the past 2 years as a Personal Trainer he has continued to grow in his understanding of the human body and how it functions. He loves getting his clients to improve on how their bodies work. Joel believes that moving well and pain-free is important for people at all stages of life. He understands that you are the hero of your own story, and that every hero needs a guide along their journey especially when working through crisis or challenges. He would love to be that guide for you so you can reach your goals, stay active well into your older years and have fun doing so.

CERTIFICATIONS

Brookbush Institute: Human Movement Specialist – Brookbush Institute: Certified Personal Trainer – Markow Training Systems: The Spectrum Seminar – ISSA: Certified Personal Trainer – Agatsu Lower Body Movement and Mobility – CFA-BLS with AED

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JASON PAUL

Group Coach

Jason has been an avid gym goer since his teen years but it wasn’t until later in life he decided to make the switch to coaching. After several years of practicing and coaching martial arts he decided to switch gears and started a coaching apprenticeship at North Star Fitness. He has been actively coaching small group fitness and self defense classes since 2014. When not in the gym Jason can be found pursuing many outdoor activities such as skiing and canoe tripping. His love of the outdoors drives his passion for general physical preparedness. He is dedicated to providing supportive and personalized service to his clients so they may be stronger, move better, and live healthy active lives.

CERTIFICATIONS

Crossfit Level 1 – Crossfit Mobility – Agatsu Kettlebell Level 1 – Agatsu Lower Body Mobility – Agatsu Assessment – Wilderness Advanced First Aid – Personal Defence Readiness Instructor – Precision Nutrition

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ADRIAN THÉROUX

Group Coach

Adrian has worked in the fitness industry since 2010 after having been introduced to fitness and strength training during football in highschool. Since then he has worked with clients of all ages and skill levels, has competed in powerlifting (getting the podium at Provincials in 2018 and 2019), and has run his successful Strength Club since 2014. Adrian specializes in full ROM strength, adjusting technique to fit the individual, and having his clients develop a confident mindset in the gym. As someone who truly loves fitness and the gym atmosphere, Adrian wants to share his passion with you and help you develop that same love for the gym.

CERTIFICATIONS

Bachelors of Kinesiology, CSEP Certified Personal Trainer, Crossfit Level 1 Trainer, CPU Powerlifting Coach, Agatsu Level 1 Kettlebell Instructor, Crossfit Level 1 Gymnastics, Agatsu Lower Body Mobility

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REBECCA FRANKLIN

Level 2 COACH

Rebecca’s journey in the fitness industry began as a teenager recovering from an eating disorder. On her road to recovery she discovered her passion for fitness and nutrition. She wanted to use this passion as a way to help others on their journeys and make them feel comfortable in their own bodies.
Rebecca has been certified as a fitness professional since 2018 and has a variety of fitness and nutrition certifications. In the ongoing pursuit of knowledge, she is currently working towards her degree in Kinesiology at the University of Manitoba.
Rebecca’s primary focus is strength and conditioning with a specialty in lower body training.
With her unique approach to training and nutritional philosophy, Rebecca will help you reach your fitness and lifestyle goals!

CERTIFICATIONS

ISSA Certified Personal Coach
ISSA Certified Glute Specialist
ISSA Certified Nutrition Coach
ISSA Certified Specialist in Fitness Nutrition
Ian Markow’s Spectrum Certification
PT Business Essentials 
Pre and Postnatal Exercise Design

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CHRISTIAN SAVARD

Level 2 COACH

Christian Savard is currently in the process of completing his Exercise Science degree at the University of Winnipeg and has acquired his Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology – Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT). He developed a passion for training during his competitive hockey days and has continued to apply the same work ethic into his training and coaching. Christian applies strength and conditioning principles to the functionality of everyday life movements. He also helps injured athletes learn the fundamentals of strength training and eating better so that they continue to play sports.
Not lifting heavy weights because you think it’s going to make you “bulky” is like saying you don’t want to drive your car because you may turn into a professional NASCAR driver. Changing your mindset and approach to strength training will help you have fun and experience longevity.
With his dedication to health and fitness along with showing others the benefits to strength training, Christian will help you reach your fitness goals or get back into shape so you can continue to do the things that you love.

CERTIFICATIONS

Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology – Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT). 

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seth Giesbrecht

Level 1 coach

Seth Giesbrecht is new to personal training. He is enthusiastic and energetic to help people reach their goals and better themselves. Seth knew no matter what he did in life, he wanted to help people and developed a passion for teaching on his journey to receiving this third-degree black belt in taekwondo where a greater emphasis was placed on teaching to pass on tradition of the art through verbal and physical ques and demonstration for children 5+, youth, and adults.
Diagnosed with ADHD from a young age and having difficulty focusing, Seth learned how important nutrition, fitness, and consistency was in helping with focus, and that there were different ways of learning. Always involved in sports and never able to sit still or focus, combined with being so short and skinny for such a long time due to genetics and not eating much as a side effect to ADHD medication, Seth learned that he could naturally fix focus with nutrition and structure which had no side effects and did not mitigate hunger. Martial arts and body weight training (calisthenics) became his therapy and through taekwondo Seth found he was able to help others understand concepts outside of the teaching methods he found difficult to learn from in school and university, and build confidence. Not only did Seth always enjoyed encouraging others and find it natural to connect with each person, through learning to teach martial arts he learned his ability to connect with others and from this teach in ways that were different then the traditional lecture he had struggled with. He was able to connect with people who had difficulty focusing or grasping certain concepts and from his experience knew the encouragement and patience others needed, that they just needed to be taught by their learning style, and how to be more engaging and explain in different ways. Growing a passion for functional fitness through reaching his martial arts goals with calisthenics, Seth decided he wanted to become a personal trainer. Always finding it easy to connect with people and enjoying pushing others to reach their personal goals and potential aligned with the personal training job description, and fit his personality and goals perfectly.
Seth believes fitness is something that everyone can enjoy when it is practical and sustainable. If you want to live a healthier lifestyle, let him help you reach your goals and learn to maintain them.

CERTIFICATIONS

Certified Nutrition Coach (ISSA),
Certified Personal Trainer (ISSA),
NCCPT Certified Personal Trainer

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KLEIN ELEGADO

Level 1 COACH

Klein has a Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology and is a Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (NSCA-CSCS). He has a background in competitive basketball & football and has worked with athletes at all levels. A serious shoulder injury ended his sports career, but the knowledge he gained through surgery and rehab has proven invaluable. Klein specializes in shoulder rehab, prehab and athletic training and works with clients of all ages and backgrounds.

Klein believes that “Where there’s a will, there’s a way.” Experience, creativity and empathy are just a few of the ways that he helps people overcome physical and mental barriers to reach their goals. Whether it is health, fitness or performance you’re after, Klein can help you reach your full potential one step at a time. 

If you need help rebounding from injury or need that extra push to become the best version of yourself possible, Klein can help you put a plan in place to set and crush massive goals.

CERTIFICATIONS

Master’s of Physical Therapy Candidate, Bachelor’s degree in Kinesiology, Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach (NSCA-CSCS)m CPR-C, Emergency First Aid (EFA)

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ALEX PAUL

Client Services

I started CrossFit in 2012 and like many others got addicted to the methodology, to the community and to the physical and mental changes I have seen on myself. I complete my L1 CrossFit Trainer certificate in 2015 and the L2 In 2019. Most of all I love following athletes from when they show up on their first class not yet realizing their potential and then helping achieve greatness.

CERTIFICATIONS

Level 1 COACH

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JOSÉE DEEZAR

Physiotherapist

josée is a licensed physiotherapist providing services in French and English. She attained her Bachelor of Sciences degree from the Université de Saint-Boniface. Following graduation Josée travelled, volunteered in the Dominican Republic, and worked in the French school division in Winnipeg before continuing her studies at the University of
Manitoba to complete her Masters of Physical Therapy. Josée is dedicated to lifelong learning and continues to develop her skills through post graduate coursework and mentorship. She has regularly trained at North Star Fitness since 2014, partaking in fitness, powerlifting and Olympic lifting classes. She uses a combination of manual therapy, acupuncture and exercise-based treatment techniques to help manage pain, improve function and achieve individualized patient goals.

CERTIFICATIONS

PT – Masters of Physiotherapy (UofM)
B.Sc. – Bachelor of Science (USB)
Certified in Acupuncture
Sports First Responder Certification

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QUENTIN RAVAL

Physiotherapist

Quentin has competed in high level sports and continues to play a wide variety of them, including volleyball, basketball, hockey, soccer, racquet sports and golf. This gives him great insight into how athletes move and what is required to achieve optimal performance in sports and
activities. Quentin also spent four seasons as the assistant coach for the Université de Saint-Boniface men’s volleyball team and has also coached multiple basketball and badminton teams.
Quentin takes pride in his hard-working nature, and his excellent interpersonal and communication skills. He is always striving to advance his knowledge of exercises and manual therapy to offer the best care possible. He is dedicated to his patients and will provide all his efforts in helping them reach their personal goa

CERTIFICATIONS

MPT – Master of Physiotherapy (UofM)
B.Sc. – Bachelor of Science (USB)
Certified in Acupuncture
Orthotics Training
Sports First Responder Certification

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JARED FUNK

Trainer

I am a Christian man, husband, son, brother, and coach. I am a former professional soccer player from Brazil and love Brazilian steakhouses and coffee. My favorite movements are running and pull-ups. Also, I think that the assault bike is evil. 

Cheers,

CERTIFICATIONS

Level 2 Trainer

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