ELITE SPONSORS
360 Athletics
360 Athletics has been the most trusted Canadian sporting goods wholesaler for more than 40 years. Our headquarters is based in Oakville, Ontario. We pride ourselves on offering our customers the highest quality fitness products so you can perform your best! We are honoured to be Canada's distributor for the following leading brands: BOSU, COREFX, TriggerPoint Performance, Balega, Harbinger, Hyperice, and FuelBelt. Contact us today to find out more about our products and how we can help. Preferred Equipment Provider
CORE HEALTH & FITNESS
Core Health & Fitness offers innovative fitness solutions. With five of the most recognizable brands, we provide the highest quality equipment backed by a committed service and support team. Partner with us and see how we live our Core Values.
GALLAGHER
Gallagher is a global leader in insurance, risk management and consulting services. We help businesses grow, communities thrive and people prosper. We live a culture defined by The Gallagher Way, our set of shared values and guiding tenets. A culture driven by our people, more than 30,000 strong, serving our clients with customized solutions that will protect them and fuel their futures. Around the globe and across a full spectrum of services. Call us for a FREE, no obligation quote: 877.734.8776 or visit ajgcanada.com/canfitpro. Preferred Insurance Provider
GOODLIFE FITNESS
At GoodLife our purpose is to give every Canadian the opportunity to live a fit and healthy good life. With over 300 + locations across Canada, GoodLife is proud to offer welcoming environments that are fit for any fitness level with access to modern facilities, state-of-the-art equipment, motivating group fitness classes, as well as supportive, friendly and knowledgeable staff.
HEALTHY PLANET
At Healthy Planet, health and wellness is our passion, and we want to share that with you by providing the highest quality products readily available and affordable for consumers far and wide. Healthy Planet has come a long way in a short time. We succeeded by making Healthy Planet one of the best known brands in health foods, supplements, sports nutrition and beauty care category. With 30 stores & counting. Our vision is “To help the people of the world Live Life Healthy.” www.healthyplanetcanada.com
HUMAN KINETICS
Since 1974, HK continues to be the premier publisher of physical activity resources, producing textbooks, consumer books, software, videos, journals, online education courses, and more. HK serves the fitness industry with resources in personal training, group fitness, yoga, strength training, club management, rehabilitation therapy, and more. Browse https://canada.humankinetics.com/and visit the HK booth. Preferred Education Provider
LIFE FITNESS
Life Fitness has been dedicated to creating fitness solutions that benefit both facilities and exercisers for more than 50 years. Our mission – to inspire healthier lives – started in 1968 with the Lifecycle exercise bike and continues with the widest range of cardio, strength and group training products in the fitness industry. The Life Fitness Family of Brands delivers a wide variety of premium, specialized fitness solutions from Life Fitness, Cybex, Hammer Strength, Indoor Cycling Group and SCIFIT.
Matrix Fitness Canada
When you choose Matrix, you’re getting more than the world’s finest fitness equipment. You’re getting a partner that will be there, for your grand opening and every day after. Together, there’s no detail of your business that we can’t refine, reimagine or reinvent. And that includes your bottom line.
NPE
NPE is the leading fitness business education and coaching company for fitness entrepreneurs to build and grow profitable companies. Since 2006, they’ve helped over 45,000+ fitness business owners in 96+ countries grow to the next level. They’re an award-winning global team with offices in Los Angeles, London, and Sydney. Preferred Education Provider
PRECOR
Precor Incorporated, headquartered in Greater Seattle, Washington, is a global organization that designs and manufactures premium end-to-end commercial and at-home fitness equipment. Through a strong focus in Experience Design, Precor delivers best-in-class products, top-ranked service, unparalleled expertise and resources needed to help gym and health club operators win. Since 1980, Precor has pioneered innovative fitness solutions for customers, including the EFX® Elliptical, Adaptive Motion Trainer® AMT® and Preva® Networked Fitness.
STAGES® CYCLING
Stages Cycling is a product, education, and technology company that is 100% focused on creating a fun, empowering experience for all cyclists, both indoors in studios and outside on the road. The world’s most prominent cycling studios around the globe feature Stages because of our quality, innovation, and customer service.
UVALUX
Boost your business with luxury spa technology and state-of-the-art sun beds, infrared, red light, and spray tanning equipment! Try our must-have AquaFrixio hydro massage and Cocoon Pod for total wellness. We carry top-selling brands: Ergoline, Australian Gold, Swedish Beauty, California Tan, Designer Skin, and many more. Learn about industry trends, training, and how to operate a profitable business. www.uvalux.com, 1-800-661-6292
Prestige Sponsors
FREEMOTION FITNESS
Freemotion makes modern fitness machines for people who want to live life at the next level. We’re constantly building off our history of innovation to create the future of fitness with intelligent technology, solid construction, and design that changes how we all think of working out.
KEISER
Keiser relentlessly pursues solutions that push the limits of fitness science. By beginning the design process with the human body rather than the limits of current technology, Keiser develops science-backed solutions that break the widely accepted industry conventions and elevate human performance. Keiser. Because…’Good Enough’ Isn’t.
Merrithew™
Merrithew™ - Leaders in Mindful Movement™ is dedicated to innovating premium equipment, education and fitness brands. Our high-caliber branded programs STOTT PILATES®, ZEN∙GA®, CORE™ Athletic Conditioning and Performance Training™, Total Barre® and Halo® Training inspire people worldwide to achieve optimal fitness and wellness. www.merrithew.com
NEW ERA GRAFIX
New Era Grafix is a proud sponsor of canfitpro. We are Canada’s leading full service providers of branded fitness and promotional merchandise. We're committed to maintaining a standard of excellence and providing top quality products and services to our customers. www.newerasite.com, inquiries: info@newerasite.com, 1-888-834-8509.
Oxygen Yoga & Fitness
Ready for a dynamic and modern approach to Yoga & Fitness? With a wide variety of classes, done in a FAR Infrared heated room, you will never get bored as you progress in your practice. Join our comprehensive 200hr. Yoga Teacher Training program to learn how to teach all aspects of yoga, from traditional to our modern, fused approach. Preferred Education Provider
SCHWINN INDOOR CYCLING
Schwinn is committed to giving you the most customizable and authentic ride possible. For over 25 years we’ve been raising the standard with each innovation. Coupled with our comprehensive Schwinn education program to produce top-tier class instructors, and you have the brand that indoor cycling enthusiasts are most proud to use.
TRX
The company that created Suspension Training® now offers fully integrated turn-key functional training solutions - including spatial design services, anchoring, Kevlar® based training tools, storage, accessories, industry leading education, and TRX Mbody group programming - to help trainers, coaches, and fitness facilities create profitable programs and spaces. Visit www.trxtraining.com/commercial | 888.878.5348 | sales@trxtraining.com
ZUMBA®
Founded in 2001, Zumba® is the largest branded fitness company in the world – reporting more than 15 million weekly participants, in 200,000 locations, across 186 countries. Known as "exercise in disguise", Zumba blends contagious world rhythms with easy-to-follow choreography, for an effective, total-body workout that feels more like a party than exercise. In addition to its original Zumba program, the company offers 10 Zumba specialty classes– from aquatic-based to those specifically designed for active older adults and children. In 2016, Zumba launched its first non-dance, high intensity workout STRONG by Zumba®, where music acts as the main motivator. The Zumba lifestyle is rounded out by the company's many consumer product offerings, including DVDs, video games and original music, activewear and footwear and interactive Fitness-Concert™ events. For more information about Zumba's programs and products, or to find a live class, visit zumba.com. Visit the ZLife blog and follow us on Facebook and Instagram.
Classic Sponsors
BELLIES INC
Bellies Inc is a division of Pelvienne Wellness Inc providing core and pelvic floor fitness programs for women in pregnancy, motherhood and menopause. Bellies Inc began with the Ab Wrap for postpartum recovery and then became a leader in women’s health education in 2013 with their Core Confidence Education courses.
BODYLOGIX
Bodylogix® is a Canadian brand of proteins and sports supplements that believes in the importance of safer, natural nutrition. That is why Bodylogix® products are third-party tested by NSF and contain no artificial flavours, colours, or sweeteners. Get more out of your workout with Bodylogix®.
DTS FITNESS EDUCATION
DTS Fitness Education is an award-winning continuing education provider. The company has been leading the fitness industry on a path towards longevity and pain-free movement for everyone. Our courses are designed to not just teach, but to coach real-world trainers how to effectively implement everything that they learn. We believe that it is the practical application of knowledge that makes knowledge so powerful. www.dtsfitnesseducation.com, info@dtsfitnesseducation.com, 1-800-722-3155. Preferred Education Provider
ELEIKO
Eleiko offers complete free weight solutions, the finest bars, bumpers, platforms (including the sound and vibration reducing SVR Platform), dumbbells, benches and racks supported by Eleiko Education programs. Partner with Eleiko to outfit your facility with the right equipment and prepare your staff with the right knowledge to get the most out of your free weight area.
FITNESS MARKETING GROUP
Fitness Marketing Group – innovators since 1988, FMG is your one-stop shop for fitness equipment and educational programming. FMG has teamed with the industry’s finest bringing Barre Above™ and Tabata Bootcamp™ Training to Canada. FMG specialises in portable, and results driven fitness equipment and is the exclusive Canadian distributor for Bender Balls and Gliding Discs. www.FMGonline.ca
Functional Movement Systems
Functional Movement Systems, Inc. (FMS) is an education company that produces and promotes principles and methodologies to enhance movement as individuals engage in physical activity. We are committed to giving fitness, healthcare and performance professionals actionable steps to help people around the world first move well. Then, move often. Preferred Education Provider
HOIST
HOIST® Fitness Systems is a San Diego, California based company producing strength training and indoor cycling products for the commercial and home markets. The company's commercial products can be found all over the world in health clubs, YMCAs, community centers, hotels, personal training facilities, colleges & universities, corporate fitness centers, government facilities and military bases. Home products can be purchased through specialty fitness retailers throughout the world.
HydroMassage
Relax, Recover, and Rejuvenate. HydroMassage® Beds and Lounges feel great on sore muscles after a workout. Members receive one 10-minute massage per day, and clubs create new profit centers by using HydroMassage to increase premium membership sales or adding $10-$20 extra to the monthly membership.
MOBILITY TAPE
Mobility Tape brings breakthrough technology to the treatment of pain. Heat infusion accelerates healing while our kinesiology tape can stretch to 180% to provide maximum benefit. A difference you'll experience through greater mobility, less irritation, improved circulation, reduced swelling, and enhanced range of motion. Longer lasting adhesion means you don't have to worry about reapplying the tape on race day.
PL3Y Inc
PL3Y Inc is the world’s leading provider of kids physical literacy & fitness trainings for recreation and education professionals, with innovative programs including DANCEPL3Y and YOGAPL3Y. Certified instructors deliver classes in recreation centres, fitness clubs, dance studios, daycares, schools and satellite locations. Our individual and region-wide program licenses allow instructors to put their passion into action and positively impact youth in their communities! Preferred Education Provider
POUND – ROCKOUT. WORKOUT.
POUND® is a unique exercise method inspired by the energizing, infectious, and sweat-dripping fun of playing the drums. What started as one class in Los Angeles, CA has exploded into a global fitness and lifestyle brand with a network of over 18,000 certified instructors across the world! www.poundfit.com, info@poundfit.com, 310.601.4728
STICKXFIT
StickXfit is a new innovative neural evidence-based, whole body exercise system in an aerobic steady state cardio format. Layered with multi-dimensional skill movements, core training and bodyweight exercises, all using Filipino sticks as the primary tool for the entire workout. StickXfit improves cognitive brain function, initiates physical fitness and emotional well-being.
THINK YOURSELF® ACADEMY
Along the past 30 years, the THINK Yourself ACADEMY has inspired over 100,000 audience members and empowered thousands of clients internationally through coaching, leading-edge courses, training and events. The Founder and CEO Nathalie Plamondon-Thomas is also International No.1 Bestselling Author of fifteen books on success, communication, wellness and empowerment.
WATERROWER
WaterRower combines stylish design, our unique WaterFlywheel and ethically sourced materials to create the world’s finest rowing simulator. Now in our 30th year, WaterRower’s assortment of American-Made rowing machines and Group Fitness programming can be found within expansive health clubs, luxury hotels and boutique studios throughout the world.
WELLNESS LIVING
WellnessLiving offers a powerful business management software solution, used by thousands of businesses and over 7.1million users in the fitness, health and wellness industry worldwide. Its cloud-based software features tools and mobile apps that businesses need to attract, engage, and retain their clients. WellnessLiving is a proudly Canadian company that makes running and growing a fitness business easy.
WORLD OF DANCE
Transforming lives by discovering purpose, building a diverse community, and inspiring acts of peace, love, unity, and acceptance. An exhilarating cardio workout inspired by the hit television show, choreographed by the hottest urban dancers to electrifying beats for a fun, addictive workout for all levels!
YOGAFIT® WORLDWIDE
YogaFit® is the largest Yoga school in the world with over 250,000 trained instructors worldwide. Founded in 1994 by Beth Shaw, YogaFit® offers a user-friendly, fitness-oriented style of yoga for everybody and every body. Offering numerous specialty teacher training, including: Seniors, PreNatal, Anatomy, Kids, Restorative and Therapeutic featuring our 100-hour YogaFit for Warriors certificate for trauma-informed Yoga. A registered school (RYS) with Yoga Alliance for 200 and 500-hour training, YogaFit was the 2013 recipient of the Steve Block Vendor of the Year. | 1-855-607-YOGA (9642)