Sharon Chatenay

 

My journey with fitness was planted early in life - I began gymnastics when I was the tender age of 5 and continued in competitive gym for many years, into University!  

I was also keen to try other sports along the way, and being game for anything, I was a 'jock' in high school, in addition to gymnastics.  I was drawn to physical fitness and rehabilitation aspects, so I studied Adapted Physical Education and then on to a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Therapy from the Unviersity of Alberta, graduating in 1991.  

In the past 2 years, I continued to enjoy fitness in all areas and now that my children have become more independent, I began weight training, swimming, biking and running for triathlons and marathons with prodding from a friend.  In addition to this,  I tried some group fitness classes...Hot yoga, and most notably... I fell in love with Zumba! The exercise that not only moves your body but works your face too!  Smiling!!

 

It was a good fit for me, since I love to dance and move and sweat!  So I pursued certification in Zumba Basic 1 and 2, ZumbaGold and AquaZuzmba!  this lead to becoming a Certified Group Fitness Instructor through Can Fit Pro as well!  What a busy year and a half this has been!

I absolutely love teaching group fitness and took on teaching iron Reps and Step interval - I am from the aerobic era (dating myself) and love step of any kind!

Fitness completes the circle of  health and well being, which is the greatest gift one can give to oneself!

 

I look forward to being a part of your fitness journey!