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 With more than 10 years of experience in the fitness industry, Andre Thibeault has shown a dedication to his clients by helping them lead healthy lifestyles and to reach their goals.
Andre has diploma in Physical Fitness Management from Cambrian College and personal training certification through the accredited Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology. As fitness is his passion, Andre has continued to enhance his skills by becoming an Urban Poling Instructor, Youth Exercise Specialist, Physical Literacy Leader in Sport & Recreation and Golf Fitness Specialist. With this continued success, Andre decided to start APT Fitness to provide quality fitness services to northern communities.
Andre believes in building trust with his clients and encouraging them along each step of their journey while continuing to push their limits. He believes that in order  for you to make your health and fitness a priority, it needs to fit your lifestyle and still be fun.
Contact us to see how Andre can help you meet your fitness goals.

Qualifications:

• Physical Fitness Management Diploma
• Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology Certified Personal Trainer
• Professor at Cambrian College (Health and Fitness Promotion)
• NASM Golf Fitness Specialist
• NASM Youth Exercise Specialist
• Physical Literacy Leader in Sport & Recreation
• Urban Poling Instructor Level 1
• Movement Preparation Coach
• Standard First Aid and CPR Level C + AED

 Chad is passionate about creating opportunities for individuals to create an awesome life! He has been a part of the fitness industry since 2012 when he was a personal trainer in Michigan. Chad is an ISSA (International Sports and Science Association) certified personal trainer, a PN Level 1 Certified Nutrition Coach and has completed his Crossfit Online Level 1 certification.  Chad believes that Health is deep and encompasses the whole person. One’s wellness journey is unique and yet the basics of living a healthy lifestyle can be applied to all. The habits and environments we create can help us feel great and live well. Eating well, moving well, thinking well, and being well all add to creating opportunities to live the life you want. Chad maintains that trust, communication, having fun, accountability and reaching out of your comfort zone all work together in producing enjoyable workouts and long lasting healthy lifestyles.   

Lorelle Polano, RYT-200, Restorative

Lorelle is known for her humour, energy and compassion.  She completed her 200 hour Ashtanga training in 2015 at Free Bird Yoga school in Chelmsford, and has been further developing her yoga practice and teaching through studies in restorative yoga, exploring the connections between the physical and emotional, and refining teaching techniques in adjustments and cueing.  Born and raised in Lively, Lorelle moved back in 2007 after living in Windsor, Scotland and Toronto.