About Free Form Fitness
When Jean-Luc and his wife, Chelsea, built Free Form Fitness, they knew it would be a successful business. And it was, at least in terms of membership. But true success, the kind that is measured in transformed bodies and lives, would take a bit longer to find.
"At one time we were a gym that was based solely on membership sales, just like all the other gyms out there, but I was never happy because people never came. Well, you would see everyone come a few times, but a year later they all looked the same and eventually quit, just like they do at all the other gyms,” Jean-Luc says. “I remember a time where this one lady bought a year membership, yet never came. And then when her membership was up, she came and renewed, doing the same thing again.”
Seeing the steady stream of new members coming through the doors, business people told them, “This is a great business.” But people didn’t stay, they didn’t get results, and that was not the kind of “success” that Jean-Luc and Chelsea wanted. According to Jean-Luc, “I thought to myself that this was not the vision I had. I seriously thought it was embarrassing.”
Jean-Luc sums up his vision for Free Form Fitness like this: “I will never be part of that illusion ever again. I want everyone to get results; That’s why I created Free Form Fitness.”
Our concept Is Based On 3 Elements
Our Personal Trainers
Would You Rather Lose Weight Today…Or Lose Weight Forever?
So many weight loss programs offer results that simply don’t last. Sure, you might lose a few pounds right away, but the weight is soon back with a vengeance, and you end up on a fitness rollercoaster that never ends.
Free Form Fitness is different. Our integrated exercise, targeted nutrition and introduction to a lifetime of new, healthy habits translate to a lifestyle you can live with, not just today, but forever. Our fitness trainers are with you every step of the way, customizing your fitness plan to suit you and no one else. Even if you can only spend 30 minutes a day or less on pursuing your fitness goals, your Free Form Fitness personal trainer in Kanata will make sure you stay on track.
If you’ve tried other programs, you know what we mean. Many fitness clubs hire personal trainers with no more than a weekend or two of training. Why? Because they rely on their trainers to build membership through program sales. That’s their first priority. But Free Form Fitness trainers take the
opposite approach. We build our clientele through great results—and we know that those results will help our business grow, one success story at a time. In fact, individuals who have chosen 1-on-1 training with a member of our FFF personal training team have helped us achieve a 96% success rate! Personal and customized training makes all the difference, especially when you’re living a busy lifestyle that often pushes daily fitness to the bottom of your to-do list.
Our personal trainers are evaluated on the following:
- Certification as a personal trainer
- Assessment of the trainer’s ability to lead
- Completion of our training course
- Shadowing a master trainer to learn expert tips and techniques
- Testing on theory and body mechanics
- Evaluation of interaction with clients
Every member of our personal training team apply the same core concepts of training for the most amazing results, even if you can only spend 30 minutes or less on meeting your daily fitness goals. Just imagine how much easier it will be to follow your weight loss and fitness dreams when you have the encouragement and gentle discipline from your trainer and a customized fitness plan every single day!
Isn’t it time to get off the fitness rollercoaster? Let your Free Form Fitness personal trainer in Kanata find the right solution to help you reach your fitness goals and stay there.
Free Form Fitness provides professional Personal Training services in the Kanata and in the Ottawa area.
Contact us today to learn more!
Personal Trainer & Owner Jean-Luc Boissonneault
How I started as a personal trainer
I started personal training in 2000, and went on to win 1st in Canada in natural bodybuilding and 7th in the world. My purpose in life is to help others succeed by motivating and teaching. Since then I’ve helped hundreds of people get healthy, strong and lean. From international level athletes to the regular men or women who simply want to lose a few pounds. I’ve been featured in muscle magazine and have written hundreds of articles and done many seminars on different topics such as nutrition, exercise, stress and life balance. I’m extremely passionate about getting people results and focus my time on helping my team of trainers do the same.
What I love about personal training
Knowing that you are adding years to someone’s life is very fulfilling and even life changing.
1 on 1 Muay Thai Instructor Sean Ragnitz
How I started as a personal trainer
It’s been my passion my whole life so I decided to start teaching others.
What I love about personal training
The feeling I get after they are done with me and they can’t wait to do it again.
Why did you choose Free Form Fitness?
Great atmosphere with a great clientele!
Personal Trainer Shelley Demkiw
How I started as a personal trainer
I swam competitively when I was in my teens. It was then that I got introduced to weight training by my swim coach, and my passion for fitness kept growing from there. I really enjoyed working in the health field, but eventually realized that I wanted to be able to share my passion for fitness with others and to be able to help people with their health in a whole other way. So I received my certification and started personal training
What I love about personal training
I love working with people and seeing the results that they get and knowing that I had something to do with helping them reach their goals.
Why did you choose Free Form Fitness?
I was intrigued with FFF the first time I had heard about them. Along with the training, they offer a nutrional plan to follow and a lot of encouragement. I was very impressed with their extensive knowledge of fitness, health and nutrition, and how much they really care about their clients. When you're looking to get results, FFF offers the full package. I feel very privileged to be a part of this team!
Personal Trainer Mike Robichaud
How I started as a personal trainer
I have been a very active person all my life, 10 years ago I joined the wrestling team and I fell in love with the sport. I spent my extra time learning, coaching and spreading knowledge. I then decided to take my skill to a whole new level and wrestled for team Canada out in Vancouver. I competed in national and international tournaments.
What I love about personal training
I love taking it to the next level and setting goals with clients and helping then reach them. It is a satisfying feeling to know I contribute to their health. Some might say I save lives.
Why did you choose Free Form Fitness?
I wanted to work at a place where they treat you more like family then a number. Their knowledgeable trainers and great staff are what make me enjoy my career as a personal trainer. Not everyone is lucky enough to say they enjoy what they do. I on the other hand, wouldn't see it any other way.
Personal Trainer Alana Thomson
How I started as a personal trainer
Like most women, I was determined to lose the “baby weight “after the birth of my 2nd child and through this, my passion for fitness grew. I have personally realized the results of personal training and healthy eating and understand how they contribute to overall life balance.
What I love about personal training
As a personal trainer, motivating and encouraging people every step of the way to reach your full potential. We will work together to realize your personal health goals.
Why did you choose Free Form Fitness?
As a busy wife and mother of 2 young children, I appreciate the “no bull, just results” that Free Form Fitness delivers. Time is very valuable to us all. Dedicating 30 minutes 3-4 times a week to your health is not only worth it, but it is feasible.
Personal Trainer Vince Singh
How I started as a personal trainer
Fitness transformed me into another person. It helped me in many aspects of my life. I want to make people's lives better, just as fitness has made my life better.
What I love about personal training
I love seeing people better themselves and to know that I was there to help them reach their goals.
Why did you choose Free Form Fitness?
There's a saying ''Practice makes Perfect''. I disagree. It should be ''perfect practice makes perfect''. That's what I see at FFF every day, the pursuit of perfection and that's why I chose FFF, because everyone here is dedicated to just that.
Personal Trainer Jean Michel Sauvé
How I started as a personal trainer
I've always loved working in a team environment. Helping someone achieve their goals is extremely encouraging and rewarding to me. It turns out to be self accomplishment in my life. It is absolutely incredible what 2 or more people can accomplish when they have a positive and optimistic attitude. Some negative thinkers see challenges as obstacles, I see challenges as opportunities. I believe that their is no such thing as luck in life; it's when skill meets opportunity. I know anyone can accomplish any goals they set for themselves.
What I love about personal training
I love being a personal trainer because I get to meet great people, make new friends and help them achieve a better quality of life. With a busy life, we often invest a lot in our home, cars and jobs, when the most important thing we can invest in is ourselves. When we are healthier, we have more energy, we enjoy life, we become better at relationships and friendships.
Why did you choose Free Form Fitness?
When it comes to personal fitness and most things in life; knowing is half the battle. Here at Free Form, they know the way, we go the way and I want to show you the way. I don't look at this as work, I look at this as my lifestyle and Free Form has created such a great atmosphere that makes my life easier. Let me know what you want to achieve and I guarantee we will get there while having fun!
Bootcamp Personal Trainer Melanie Boissonneault
How I started as a personal trainer
I was always interested in physical fitness. I started doing group training classes and fell in love with it.
What I love about personal training
I really love the people, the different personalities and, of course, helping them get results.
Why did you choose Free Form Fitness?
I chose Free Form because they are always doing something to help out people in the community. I admired that and decided I wanted to be part of it.
Personal Trainer Cassie Davies
How I started as a personal trainer
I have always valued the importance of physical act/fitness as part of a balanced lifestyle. After completing my Kinetics degree at Lakehead University, I worked in a rehabilitation clinic designing stretching and strengthening programs for soft tissue injuries. Upon moving to Ottawa, I found a home at Free Form where I could share my passion for physical fitness with others.
What I love about personal training
I love working with people and helping them surpass personal goals and discover their inner strength. Above all, I love helping people to find their own passion for exercise.
Why did you choose Free Form Fitness?
FFF has a truly unique atmosphere which I have never encountered at any other facility. The knowledgeable staff work together to ensure everyone who walks in the door reaches their goals. A clients goal become our mission because we care.
Head Personal Trainer James Elliott
How I started as a personal trainer
My passion in personal fitness has been in my life since I was 12 years old. From competing in track and field to training with the Ottawa Lions to working with various trainers at Olympic level, learning from this instantly gave me the passion to help others, like they helped me.
What I love about personal training
I love the satisfaction you get from changing lives whether it’s getting in shape for an upcoming occasion, to getting ready for that big track meet, to simply helping someone lose a few pounds.
I love the fact that it is all about the health and wellbeing here
at Free Form Fitness, therefore teaching them proper nutrition and guiding them in the right direction is what drives me to come work every single day.
Why did you choose Free Form Fitness?
I chose Free Form Fitness because I think they offer the best solution to people looking to get in shape. They are advanced, down to earth and care about people like no other place.
Personal Trainer & Owner Chelsea Boissonneault
How I started as a personal trainer
I was inspired to help others reach their health and fitness goals after I completed my first fitness/figure competition in 2006. I realized my passion for fitness needed to be shared and I wanted to help others get the body they wanted and also to get them to learn about the "whys" behind all we do. I like to help people understand the reason we, at Free Form Fitness, do things the way we do and why they are superior to other methods for long term health and to keep the weight off.
What I love about personal training
I love when clients see results and they start to love the workouts and nutrition plan more and more as they go. I like to see them transform, I see their goals as "our" goals.
Ashley Lawrie Personal Training Centre Manager
My goal is to make sure that our clients are getting the most knowledgeable, friendliest and most motivated trainers in the industry to get them the best results possible.
