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Hello! Thank you for visiting. I am passionate about living my best life, and inspiring others to do the same. I am a Master Trainer and the Fitness Director of Whistler Fitness Vacations, Canada's premiere weight loss retreat for women. Formally, I was a professional athlete in downhill skiing ... moreHello! Thank you for visiting. I am passionate about living my best life, and inspiring others to do the same. I am a Master Trainer and the Fitness Director of Whistler Fitness Vacations, Canada's premiere weight loss retreat for women. Formally, I was a professional athlete in downhill skiing (for 12 years). I live in Whistler, B.C., and blog almost daily. My book, The Planet Friendly Diet, can be found in bookstores across North America. Other accolades include my nationally syndicated health column which was available for publication to over 300 Canadian community newspapers for almost 10 years. I was well known in the fitness industry for launching Canada's very first fitness boot camp - The Original Boot Camp. This ran for 13 years until I dissolved the company. There were books and DVD's written, as well as I had the privilege to co-author the CEU for boot camp instruction for the ISSA. I enjoyed lots of media at that time for my contribution to bringing boot camp fitness into the mainstream. In 2005, 2006, and 2007, the International Sports Science Association named me Canadian Trainer of the Year. That was really awesome. I love to connect with other trainers and entrepreneurial folks who are interested in cross promotions and collaboration. less
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Athletic Trainer or Coach, Fitness Instructor, Wellness/Lifestyle Coach, Personal Trainer, Program Director or Manager
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Activities: Bicycling, Boot Camps, Cardio Machines, Core Conditioning, Hiking, Jogging, Mind & Body, Personal Training, Running, Skiing, Stretching/Flexibility, Walking, Water Fitness
Specialties: Water Fitness, Athletic Training, Cardio Workouts, Diet and Nutrition, Fat Loss, Fitness Education, Flexibility, Food and Cooking, Group Exercise, Injury Prevention, Lifestyle Coaching, Mind-Body Fitness, Nutrition , Nutrition Coaching, Personal Training, Senior Fitness, Speed and Agility Training, Sports Conditioning, Sports Nutrition, Strength Training, Stress Management, Toning and General Fitness, Weight Loss, Weight Management, Weight Training, Wellness Coaching, Wellness/Preventive, Women's Fitness
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ISSA - Master Trainer
Expired 9/14/2017
CPR Certified
Red Cross Canada
AED Certified
A-B-CPR and First Aid Training
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Fitness & Wellness Insurance Agency
Cat Smiley's Articles

Boot Camp Business: Make It Thrive!

By Cat Smiley
Running a successful company is much like being an athlete. You’ve got to attack the task with dedication, commitment, passion, integrity and respect for the road ahead ...

Building a Successful and Sustainable Boot Camp Business

By Cat Smiley
Running a successful business is much like being an athlete. You’ve got to attack the task with dedication, commitment, passion, integrity and respect for the road ahead...

Organizing Your Boot Camp Business Launch

By Cat Smiley
Before creating The Original Boot Camp, I spent many sleepless nights trying to figure out how to launch what would become Canada’s first fitness boot camp. Since I had ...

Business Strategies for Boot Camp Owners: Getting Started

By Cat Smiley
Boot camps offer an amazing opportunity to clients and trainers. For clients, boot camps provide a playground of back-to-basics exercises, team spirit and camaraderie as the...
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