THE PREMIERE ALL-AGES STRENGTH & CONDITIONING FACILITY IN THE NIAGARA REGION
KIRSTYN CARRUTHERS
Owner, Health and Wellness Consultant
Growing up in the Niagara Region Kirstyn was fortunate enough to participate in a wide range of sports and activities as a youth. His knowledge and experience grew with each passing season as he was able to develop new ideas and opinions that he drew from his parents, coaches, and mentors. After graduating from secondary school, Kirstyn attended Acadia University in Wolfville, Nova Scotia where he graduated with a Bachelors Degree in Kinesiology (BKIN 2010). While at Acadia he also played on the Varsity football team (2006-2009) and earned his Certification as a Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT). Kirstyn then traveled to College Station, Texas where he completed training as a Firefighter and was involved in skills and technical training on a level entirely above the traditional strength and conditioning training. After returning to Canada, Kirstyn gained a wide array of life experiences by completing training in weightlifting, emergency medical response, rescue techniques, and coaching. In using these skills and experiences, Kirstyn is able to provide first-class health and wellness training to all those in need whether they are young or old, male or female. His passion and enthusiasm for improvement is easily seen in any training program… all you need to do is contact him and find out for yourself.
TO GET IN TOUCH WITH KIRSTYN ABOUT PERSONAL TRAINING EMAIL HIM AT kirstyn.carruthers@gmail.com
Need to Know
- Bachelor of Kinesiology (Acadia University)
- Former Linebacker – Acadia University (2006-2010)
- Former Assistant Strength & Conditioning Coach at The Hill Academy (Vaughan, Ontario)
- Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP)- Certified Personal Trainer
- National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) – trained Weightlifting Coach
- National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) – trained Football coach
- 10+ years of Volunteer Coaching experience – receiving multiple Top Coach awards
- 15+ years of strength training experience
- Experience helping 1000’s of athletes and clients perform better and live healthier
ADAM PETRINA
Personal Trainer
Born and raised in Grimsby, Adam lived on the soccer field as a young athlete – playing 3 or 4 years above his age at times. During his high school years at Blessed Trinity Secondary school, Adam also developed a love for football as he lead numerous teams to championships in his teenage years. After graduating from Blessed Trinity, Adam attended Mohawk College to study Financial Services, while also playing on the soccer team, playing a pivotal role in the teams eventual success. Adam has an enthusiastic approach to the sport of bodybuilding after falling in love with the weights after picking them up for the first time. After competing in May 2019 at the Fouad Abiad Championship, Adam developed a deeper understanding of the the work and discipline it takes to become a bodybuilder. Adam holds himself to the highest standard in his training & nutrition, as well as the coaching and development of his clients. Whether you are a bodybuilder or not, Adam is here to help you learn about all of your bodies capabilities. YOU CAN REACH OUT TO ADAM AT adam.petrina1986@gmail.com
Need to Know
- CANFITPRO – certified Personal Trainer
- OCAA 2005-2006 Rookie of the year (soccer)
- OCAA 2010-2011 Allstar team (soccer)
- 10+ years Volunteer Coaching experience
- BodyBuilder
GAIL CORT
Nutrition and Wellness Coach
Gail was born and raised in the Niagara Region where she participated in numerous sports. She began rowing and after winning several National and U.S. titles, became a member of Canada’s National Rowing Team, representing Canada in 5 World Championships and 3 Olympics. At the same time, she acquired Degrees in Physical Education and Psychology. She moved to New Zealand where she continued to row, coach and further her education with a Post Graduate Diploma in Community Nutrition. She became involved in the fitness and nutrition industry and has continued to be for over 35 years. She has run Fitness Classes, Boot Camps Corporate Wellness Programs, Fitness and Nutrition Retreats as well as One-on-One Training. She believes in the importance of nutrition to not only help you to get in the best shape of your life but to develop healthy eating habits that will last a lifetime. As the old saying goes, “You can’t out-train a bad diet”. Gail will be helping out at TNT by creating eating plans for Bootcamp sessions, and can also be reached for more in depth nutrition plans at gail@fitandfoxy.com .
Need to Know
- Rowed on Canadian National Rowing Team 1976 – 1984
- Received Bronze medal at the rowing World Championships 1978
- Part of the fourth place rowing team in the Olympics of 1976 and 1984
- Obtained a Psychology degree from University of Waterloo
- Obtained a post-graduate diploma in Community Nutrition from the University of Otago, New Zealand