Marta Blaze: Principal Coach and Owner, Crossfit Pickering and Pilates Pickering
2009 - CrossFit Kids certified
2008 - Barbell Certified
2007 - Certified CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
2002 - Injuries, Special Populations and Functional Anatomy Training
About me: First and foremost, I have a passion for transforming the lives of my clients, physically and mentally. I am committed to the success and vitality of my clients and I proudly call my clients friends and even family.
CrossFit: I fell in love with CrossFit in the early spring of 2007 and by october of 2007, I was certified as a level 1 trainer. I have been working out from an early age but nothing kicked my butt like CrossFit. I know now, why they say, "there is fit and then there is CrossFit". I've always been strong and fit, biking everywhere from the time I was 13 years old(I only learned to drive 4 years ago...), playing tennis, volleyball, handball, running and lifting weights. But I hit a wall. Bored. not getting any new results...Then I did my first WOD. It was Love!
I am also trained in rehab exercises that address a broad range of physical challenges.
I am able to customize a client’s workout to address particular weaknesses, conditions, postural problems or injuries (shoulder problems, neck and shoulder tension, hip, knee and ankle issues, back care, fibromyalgia, arthritis, pre natal and post natal.)
I love what I do, I love that I am able to help people feel better, be stronger, and feel like they are getting so much more than just a workout. I feel blessed to be where I am; loving life and having a blast!
Dr. Tom Mackay: CrossFit Coach
2007 - Certified CrossFit Level 1 Trainer
1993 - Doctor of Chiropractic
I have been involved in Sports and Fitness since I was a child. Competitive swimming, football, hockey, aussie rules football and waterpolo. I have been going to the gym since high school doing weight routines of various kinds. After seeing the movie "the 300" I looked into CrossFit, as it was the style of training they used to get in such phenomenal shape. The more I trained with Crossfit, the more I was blown away by how efficient the training was, workouts taking less than 30 mins and by how STRONG you can get. I wasn't this strong when I was 20!! Now I enjoy teaching others this training style so they also can see the results I have. Robert Cilia: CrossFit Coach Alex Stonkus: CrossFit Coach 2009 - Certified Level 1 Trainer - Barbell Certified - CrossFit Endurance Certified - Olympic Weightlifting Certified I attended McMaster University where I was introduced to Olympic Weightlifting as a supplement to my training for football. I have 3 years experience in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu (No Gi), and been training for 1 year in Krav Maga, Boxing, and Muay Thai. I have been lifting since I was 16 but followed body building style workouts hoping that that my efforts in the gym would relate to my performance on the field. I was introduced to CrossFit in August 2008 and then redefined what being ‘fit’ was. I have never been as strong, both mentally and physically since adhering to a structured diet and following CrossFit style workouts. As a CrossFit athlete my goal is to strive toward perfection with regards to technique and performance in every workout. As a CrossFit coach my goal is to assist others in constantly testing their limits and achieving their potential. I see every workout as an opportunity to become stronger, faster, and tougher than you were the day before; don’t waste the opportunity.
