Certified Personal Trainer, TRX Qualified Group Fitness Instructor, PPSC Certification & Nutrition Coach PNL2
I help women lose weight and keep it off without feeling like they’re on a diet
Former Lululemon Ambassador, Competitive Olympic Weightlifter, PN L2 Nutrition Coach and overall sweat junkie, Sophie is on the pursuit to live a regret free life. With a background in competitive sports, including swimming and varsity rowing, Sophie loves to push her limits by taking on new challenges and hopes to inspire others to make exercise something they love to do.
Sophie was inspired to become a personal trainer after joining the Under Armour What’s Beautiful Contest – a competition to redefine the female athlete. She declared to help ten women step outside their comfort zone in pursuit of a fitness goal, After documenting one of the most inspirational stories Sophie was selected as a Motivational Champion out of 14,000 women and was sent to Camp Sweat in Florida to train with nine other women at the IMG Academy.
After returning from Camp Sweat, Sophie founded True Conditioning based on her mission to empower women through fitness and health. Sophie believes all women should feel comfortable and confident in their body, and hopes to inspire others to step outside their comfort zone, so they may uncover their true fitness potential.
Registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist, TRX Qualified Group Fitness Instructor, Nutrition Coach
I help women new to strength training feel strong and confident in their bodies
Tiana’s love for fitness and sport started a little later in life as she struggled with self-confidence throughout grade school. However, she began CrossFit and then Olympic style weightlifting after unsuccessfully proving to her Dad that she ‘would not like CrossFit’ during her undergraduate degree.
After years of avoiding the gym and sports, Tiana was instantly hooked on the feeling of empowerment that strength training brought. As such, she finished her honor’s degree in Nutritional Sciences and went onto study Exercise Physiology with the intention of working with people on both their nutrition and fitness. Now as a registered Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Tiana has worked with a wide range of conditions such as multiple sclerosis to heart attack rehabilitation.
Tiana has a soft spot in helping women new to strength training feel strong and confident in their bodies. She knows first hand that gyms can be intimidating, but seeks to support those starting their health and fitness journey.
Certified Clinical Exercise Physiologist, TRX Qualified Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer & PPSC Certification
I strive to build confidence in individuals through knowledge of movement mechanics and exercise physiology, so fitness gains can be achieved while at the gym AND in daily life.
Christina’s love for fitness started at a young age owing to her mother who always prioritized health and fitness with family and her grandmother with whom she shared a close bond. While seeing her grandmother’s body decline in strength and mobility with age, she knew health and fitness for older adults was her calling.
Born and raised in Vancouver, now living in Richmond, Christina has had the opportunity to make an impact on fitness programs in the lower mainland. During her former employment at UBC working for the School of Kinesiology, she, not only, developed and delivered tailored and group exercise programs to sedentary and aging population groups, she also collaborated with private and public organizations to facilitate the development of community-based rehabilitation, disease prevention, fall prevention and weight management programs.
Christina is a certified clinical exercise physiologist and a practicing member of the BC Association of Kinesiologists. She graduated from UBC with a Master’s degree in Kinesiology. With years of experience working with sedentary adults, mature athletes, aging and clinical populations with arthritis, cardiovascular, pulmonary and metabolic disease, she has helped novice and experienced clients reach strength and conditioning goals in a safe, timely and efficient manner. Her approach to fitness and wellness involves the establishment of outcome measures to help guide success, all while educating clients every step of the way throughout the transformation process.
In Christina’s spare time, she can be found on a volleyball court playing recreationally or coaching teams at both school and club levels. When she is not coaching, she is working on special projects volunteering with her family who believes in giving back to the community to reduce social isolation by building connections.
ACE Certified Personal Trainer and TRX Qualified Group Fitness Instructor
I empower women and young athletes in a supportive and uplifting environment to discover their true strength both in the gym and in their daily lives
Hailey grew up playing any, and all sports but eventually settled into Ringette. She found her passion in the team aspect of the game and thrived with the competition! She has competed in the 2019 Canada Winter games as captain of the Ringette team and currently plays in the National Ringette League for the BC Thunder. Hailey loves to stay involved with her Ringette community and volunteers through coaching and running skill development sessions for teams.
Hailey is a recent UBC graduate with a degree in Kinesiology. She loves to learn and apply her education in the areas of injury prevention, strength and conditioning and rehabilitation and is excited to share this knowledge with individuals and young athletes to help them uncover their true potential.
During her time as an undergrad, Hailey worked as a student kinesiologist and gained invaluable and practical expertise with ICBC patients and other individuals with unique and varied fitness goals.
When Hailey is not at the rink, you can find her hanging out with her friends, travelling and eating all the pasta and sushi! She may also admit to the guilty pleasure of reality TV and specifically The Bachelor!
ACE Certified Personal Trainer and TRX Qualified Group Fitness Instructor
I specialize in working with clients who are eager to prioritize their physical and mental health. I am dedicated to helping them achieve their athletic goals, while minimizing the risk of injury and supporting them in their recovery
Since a young age, Faline has loved variety and tying different activities. Growing up in Yellowknife, she started dancing and skating as a child and moved on to choreography and theatre in high school. After a brief acting stint in Vancouver, Faline trained as a Class One truck driver. Even though she worked 60+ hours/week, she still made her fitness a priority, often hitting the gym at 5am to fit it in.
In her quest for variety in life as well as her desire to give back, Faline joined a search and rescue crew and began travelling the world. After an accident that resulted in being off work for 4 months, she became depressed and unmotivated, but eventually found solace and strength in a community focused fitness studio. She began taking classes and found her passion once again, winning a fitness contest and completing her first 10km run. After spending a year regaining her strength and working towards pain free training, Faline became a personal trainer in the hopes of guiding others towards a healthy and pain free fitness journey.
Faline is an accomplished scuba diver, a stand in actor, a novice skateboarder, and an avid hiker amongst many other accomplishments! She is not scared to try new things and training with Faline will always be a fun and interesting adventure!
Certified Personal Trainer, TRX Qualified Group Fitness Instructor
I help people feel like they have unlocked their inner superhero, focussing on strength and sculpting the body all while having fun.
No perm necessary. Inspired from a young age, Armando has lead his life in search of looking like a superhero from the cartoons, comics and wrestling shows he used to watch as a child. He has tried many forms of exercise before such as martial arts, soccer, and a brief stint in dance which he will not go in to – the ones that stuck were running and bodybuilding. Helped at first from age 9 by his father who was a former bodybuilder and wrestler himself, Armando had gotten the superhero shape and size – as well as worked his way into the thousand pound club before his mid twenties. Twenty-three inch arms, a particularly fond notch on his belt.
Unfortunately, being taught by a classic bodybuilder lead to a classic mindset, leading to classic injuries. Those coupled with a traumatic work injury, sent his fitness career and lifestyle back down to zero. Since then, he has learned the balance of rest and relaxation – as well as a healthy and injury preventative mindset in the gym. Since the gym has always been a part of his life, he has always been helping and offering advice to gym-goers both new and experienced. So when a handful of former gym-partners he taught became personal trainers, he then followed suit and acquired his ACE certification. Now officially paid to have fun and teach others aspiring to be better versions of themselves! If requested, he can list all of the injuries from top to bottom or inside-out.
When he is not in the gym, Armando enjoys getting his nerd on by reading comic books or playing video games – as well as Directing and Producing his own indie-films.
Certified Personal Trainer, TRX Qualified Group Fitness Instructor
To empower and support moms on their fitness journey. I believe that every mom deserves to feel strong, confident, and healthy, both physically and mentally
Vivian’s fitness journey began in 2015 when she discovered SWEAT (formerly BBG) and began engaging in high-intensity interval training (HIIT) workouts. This marked the beginning of her realization of a deep passion for fitness and the transformative power it holds.
However, after becoming a new mom, she faced challenges in finding her way back into a consistent fitness routine. Determined to overcome this hurdle, she delved deeper into the world of fitness, seeking to understand its intricacies and mechanisms. It was this quest for knowledge that led her to pursue a certification as a personal trainer, further solidifying her commitment to her own fitness journey.
In addition to HIIT training, she has incorporated weightlifting, yoga, and Pilates into her exercise routine. This diverse approach not only keeps her workouts engaging and varied but also ensures holistic fitness development.
Through dedication, perseverance, and a thirst for knowledge, she has continued to evolve on her fitness journey, pushing boundaries and striving for excellence. As she embarks on this ongoing pursuit of physical and mental well-being, she is confident that her passion for fitness will continue to inspire and motivate others in their own wellness journeys.
Aside from fitness, she enjoys painting nail art and can often be found creating intricate designs in her spare time. She also love going on road trips and exploring new destinations, soaking up the beauty of nature along the way. And of course, no day is complete without a good cup of coffee to fuel her adventures.
Certified Personal Trainer, TRX Qualified Group Fitness Instructor
My goal is to help clients build stronger bodies and minds while fostering a positive, inclusive environment.
Velvet started as a client at True Conditioning and quickly fell in love with the TRX group classes and weightlifting programs. Her passion for fitness drives her to empower people through diverse approaches and to create a safe, supportive space for all clients at True Conditioning. Velvet’s goal is to help clients build stronger bodies and minds while fostering a positive, inclusive environment.
Born and raised in China, Velvet moved to Canada at the age of 19 and is fluent in both Mandarin and English. In the long term, she aims to advocate for women of all ages who have experienced trauma and mental health issues through her fitness career. She is committed to making a positive impact in this field and continuously seeks to grow professionally by actively educating herself outside the gym. Velvet holds a certificate in Foundational Trauma-Informed Weightlifting, which helps her integrate a compassionate and informed approach into her training methods.
In her fitness journey, Velvet enjoys CrossFit and long-distance running and has a background in taekwondo from her youth as a competitive athlete. Outside of the gym, you can find her walking her corgi in Richmond, exploring new coffee shops around the city, or running on the road with her husband, Steve.
Certified Personal Trainer, TRX Qualified Group Fitness Instructor
My mission is to empower individuals to embrace their health journeys and achieve their personal best, drawing on the determination and teamwork I cultivated through my sports career.
Holly Jang is a passionate personal trainer and fitness advocate with a lifelong dedication to competitive sports. Having played softball and hockey at a high level, Holly’s athletic background informs her training philosophy and approach to fitness. Her journey began in her youth, where she excelled in both sports, developing skills in teamwork, discipline, and resilience. After earning her certifications in personal training, Holly transitioned to helping others achieve their fitness goals.
She specializes in creating personalized training programs that draw on her experience as an athlete, whether clients are aiming for weight loss, strength building, or overall wellness.
In addition to her one-on-one training sessions, Holly also leads group classes. She believes in the power of a balanced lifestyle, integrating mindfulness and nutrition into her fitness coaching. Holly actively shares on social media, offering fitness tips, motivational content and workouts.
Certified Personal Trainer, TRX Qualified Group Fitness Instructor, & Nutrition Coach PNL1, Massage Therapist (Awaiting Graduation)
I help people work towards embracing their strength and move away from the idea that lifting weights makes you bulky.
Former competitive swimmer, tuned powerlifter and Olympic Weightlifter, Kate has a passion for weightlifting, nutrition and exercise. She recently completed her Personal Training certificate and her Nutrition Coaching certification. With the goal to continue her education in fitness Kate has joined True Conditioning to inspire others to lead a healthy lifestyle by finding a style of training they love.
After becoming more competitive in olympic weightlifting, Kate decided to make a change in her nutrition and worked with True Conditioning to lose over 20 lbs in order to qualify for the 75kg weight class where she then went on to qualify for Provincials. She is excited to share her new found knowledge and experience with others in order to help women find a healthy balance with food and feel comfortable in their body.
When Kate is not training, or sneaking in additional squats with her equally as strong boyfriend and trainer Andy, she can be found at Tacofino, hiking one of Vancouver’s many beautiful mountains, trying new recipes, or doing her best to not to think about donuts.
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