Kristy Belanger: Personal Trainer for Seniors in Etobicoke

I've been working as a personal trainer since 2009 and it been such a rewarding career!

I have been fortunate to help hundreds of clients reach their goals and redefine a healthier version of themselves!

I work on land or in a pool to help clients.

Practising what I preach, is what keeps me happy, healthy and fit.

I am passionate about working with older adults, as seeing their aches and pains diminish and their independence and confidence grow is truly touching, as their quality and longevity of their life improves.

I am also passionate about working with people who have conditions or injuries that make it difficult and overwhelming sometimes to get started. I've worked with people who have the following conditions, aches/pains from being de-conditioned or postural issues, arthritis (osteo, rheumatoid), high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes type 1 and 2, asthmatic, nephropathy, parkinson, dementia, fibromyalgia,stroke post rehab, heart attack post rehab, low back/hip pain (muscular/neurological) scoliosis, joint replacement following acute physio, breast cancer survivors.....to name a few

After having my baby, I developed breast cancer. Once most of my treatments were finished, I decided to get certified to be able to help others as often cancer survivors are not directed how to work out during treatments even though the research suggests huge benefits if done effectively. Often they are left with complications/asymmetries from surgery or lasting effects from chemo/ radiation which can be lifelong and progressively worsen if not addressed.

I am a very detail oriented person making sure your assessment is through, also making sure your educated in the review of your assessment as to what I noticed and what we need to work on. Your program will be detailed based off your goals and what I  found in the assessment. Your program(s) will be complete including all facets of health (cardiovascular, flexibility of muscles and mobility of joints, balance, endurance, agility, strength, nutrition and health coaching)

I have been working as a mobile therapist most of my career and its very interpersonal and exciting to be able to work in the comfort of clients home or gym. I find people are more likely to work out regularly if its convenient. I love being creative and systematic in progressing the clients custom workouts in a fun way.

I enjoy collaborating with other health professionals that my clients are working with to offer more of a holistic approach.

I stay up to date with seminars, workshops, conferences to be a leader in the industry and offer my clients nothing but the best service.

Skating from the age of 8 to 16 gave me a outlet from stress and built my confidence which allowed me to find myself. After high school I went on to do 1 year of university then a 3 year diploma but I was lost in what I chose to study (social work/arts) as it wasn't my passion. I was working out at the YMCA at the time and that's when I decided to get certified in personal training. It was one of the best decisions I made for myself personally and professionally as activity keeps me healthy physically, mentally and emotionally so I'm better able to take care of myself, family and clients!