Ernie founded All Canadian Fitness in 1993, following a 5-year professional football careerin the CFL. Prior to his time in the CFL, he earned his Bachelor of Arts Degree in Health Promotion from Purdue University where he attended on an athletic scholarship and was a 4 year letterman with the Boilermaker football team. He has also earned Certification as a Personal Trainer, Lifestyle and Weight Management Consultant, Indoor Cycling Instructor and as a Medical Exercise Specialist.
Since 1993, Ernie has worked full time as a Fitness Consultant and Personal Trainer supervising over 25000 individual workouts. He has appeared on radio and television as a featured guest on City-TV's "Breakfast Television" and has been featured in ChatelaineMagazine. Ernie is also a regular guest on CHML-AM 900 radio and CHTV's @ Home show as a fitness expert. He has also lectured professionally on a variety of health and fitness related topics since 1993.
A married father of two, Ernie is active in running, weight lifting and mountain biking and is an avid guitarist with classic rock band, "Swimming to Vegas" and a voracious reader that brings uncommon energy to all of his clients.
Rich Menna- (CANFIT-PRO) Certified Personal Trainer
Rich Menna has been described as energetic, caring, creative and "thoughtful". He is a trainer that has walked the walk as much as he has... talked the talk. He has competed as a professional boxer and has also been a coach to others as well as a fitness trainer. Known for his attention to detail, Rich was renowned for his technical prowess in the ring and he now has the ability to blend traditional fitness protocols with boxing training techniques. In 1997, Rich won the Golden Gloves Boxing Competition in Detroit, Michigan and he was also a two-time Ontario Heavyweight Champion in 1997 and 1998.
With a seamless transition from competitive athlete to Certified Fitness Professional, Rich is especially adept at designing plans that present new challenges at just the right time. His belief is that with hard work and perseverence....you can achieve anything and at the very first meeting with him, it becomes obvious that fitness and nutrition education is his life and his passion.
A Hamilton, Ontario native, Rich Menna is married and the father of two daughters that are his pride and joy! He loves working with people, does what he loves and....loves what he does.
"Best Personal Trainer" Nominee
- The Hamilton Spectator 2011 Reader's Poll
Bryan Smith- (CANFIT-Pro) Certified Personal Trainer
Bryan Smith is a CANFIT-Pro Certified Personal Trainer with a passion for human movement.
His experience in the sport of parcour has lead him to focus on the finer details of body mechanics and allows him to specialize in solving mobility and postural problems with a success rate that leaves his clients absolutely stunned at how good they feel.
A college degree in Computer Science and wide scope of personal interests allow him a unique perspective on fitness. He recognizes and addresses the fact that clients often have multiple fitness goals and creates programs tha factor in a busy lifestyle.
Native to NewBrunswick, Bryan has carved out a place for himself on the Hamilton fitness scene with an unfailing commitment to the success of his clients and a passion for continued learning and growth.
Bryan's passions and interests include his ongoing study of fitness training techniques along with his study of human potential and motivation techniques. He has a love of music and revels in being a father!
Paula Reid- (CANFIT- Pro) Certified Personal Trainer Paula is a former competitive bodybuilder and a very experienced Personal trainer. Known to be extremely energetic, Paula connects well with clients of all levels and abilities. She enjoys blending the principles of "functional" training with elements of traditional strength and endurance training in a way that her clients move better, feel better and perform better as they become leaner and more toned.
Paula has created a large and loyal following with her Kettlebell classes at All Canadian Fitness. She is an Agatsu Certified Instructor specializing in Kettlebell training for groups and individuals. Her KB participants enjoy a very wide variety of styles that also include bodyweight exercises, TRX training and joint mobility exercises.
Besides her fitness pursuits, Paula has also worked in the area of drug and alcohol counselling. A true lifelong student of health, fitness and human potential, she brings 150% commitment to every person that she works with.
In her spare time, Paula enjoys yoga, travelling, music, food and especially hanging out with her friends.
Kelly O'Connor (Canfit- Pro) Certified Personal Trainer
Kelly O'Connor is a Canfit- Pro Certified Personal Trainer that brings massive amounts of energy and enthusiasm to her clients!
As a mother of two, Kelly has the ability to relate to clients with busy lives and she is great at "keeping things real" when trying to fit everything into an already full schedule.
Following her Canfit- Pro certification, Kelly completed the All Canadian Fitness 55- Hour Mentorship and immediately began to have an impact on client's lives. She is a firm believer in doing "something" everyday. Her own workout regimen includes weight training, hill running, Spinning, circuit training and Functional Fitness activities. Her vast experience in these areas makes it easy for her to find just the right activity and intensity level.
Kelly works with individuals at both ends of the fitness spectrum.... from Post- Injury Fitness to High Intensity Strength and Endurance workouts. She also leads Small Group Personal Training workouts.
Outside of The Studio, Kelly loves spending time with her family, travelling, cooking and keeping fit!
Liesa Schramayr- Business Liason
Liesa is the co-founder of All Canadian Fitness and has been instrumental in our growth and development since 1992. A graphic artist by trade, Liesa has worn many hats and has performed office administrative duties, bookkeeping, design work, payroll and banking duties, public relations, marketing and even has taught cycling classes as a Reebok Certified Indoor Cycling instructor.
Liesa's outstanding intuitive and communication skills have made her a valuable asset to All Canadian Fitness for over 15 years and she will continue to be instrumental in all projects from design to implementation.
Liesa's passion is helping others and has spearheaded the charitable works that All Canadian Fitness has performed in the past and will continue to do in the future. As someone living with MS for over 10 years, Liesa is especially driven to work with the local Hamilton MS Society Chapter.
A mother of two children, Liesa is an insatiable reader and she loves travelling, listening to music and spending time with family and friends.
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