Rosario Armenta-Gardiner

I am a Personal Trainer, Fitness Instructor Specialist, Fitness Model, Body Combat, Body Jam, and Zumba instructor, CPR, Bosu Balance training, Core and Stretching and Flexibility training, and recently became certifed in Asthanga Vinyasa Yoga (200hr). Most importantly, I am a mom of 2 busy children and I understand how important it is to include ourselves in our list of priorities. Fitness should a life-style no matter what your short-term goals.

In 2008, at age 36 I set a major fitness goal, I decided to compete in a fitness show, to achieve this goal I set up a very disciplined meal plan, and a boot camp workout program, in a matter a 2 months I had transformed my body, I feel very proud of myself for taking this challenge and I know that if I could do it, anybody can too ! I placed 1st. in the Masters category for Swimming suit model at Wow Fame 2008 World championship in Toronto.

I am lucky and fortunate to be involved in the fitness industry and be able to reach to all kinds of women who are looking into improving their health, wellness and fitness, everybody has different goals, for some it might be to have more energy to play with their kids, or to look good for an event, or to improve their self-esteem, whatever the reason, fitness should be a constant in everybody's life.

My philosophy on fitness is simple: Set goals...focus...and succeed ! I love the power that comes from discipline, challenge, and the fun of training. My fitness goals are to continue to expand my knowledge of healthy living, and to share my experience with others. My workout time is my "me time", I always feel great after a workout it keeps me focused towards my daily goals, I am also a better mom and a better wife. I love creating new challenging workouts all the time, I believe in keeping it fresh and fun so our bodies are always guessing what's coming up next.

I enjoy being with my family and friends, nothing can top a day at the park with my husband and kids, ... I also enjoy taking some time by myself to reenergize, celebrate my accomplishments and set new goals.

I discovered my new passion for Fitness when we moved to Canada about 5 years ago, I took a personal training certification and started working at a gym in Calgary, and soon I realized how rewarding it was to help others reach their fitness goals on a one-on-one basis... I loved it, then I wanted to reach more people and that's when I decided to take on certifications for group classes, I am currently teaching Body Combat, Body Jam and Zumba classes, and run two sold out bootcamps, also I am extremely excited about teaching Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga!!