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Going Global I


’ve always had this fire inside of me to be an entrepreneur and to make a difference in people’s lives. But at university, I was taught how to be


a kinesiologist, not a businessperson. Fortunately, along the way, I’ve learned how to be both a fitness professional and a business owner.


How it began After graduating from university,


30 Fitness Business Canada Summer 2018


A personal trainer finds professional and personal fulfilment with self-employment BY MICHELLE O’BRIEN PHOTOS BY ANA MARTINEZ/amcstudio.ca


nearly 15 years ago, I gained valu- able experience working in the areas of chronic disease management and cardiac rehabilitation for large fit- ness facilities and small boutique-style franchises. Although I was learning a lot and


enjoying my occupation, there was al- ways something missing. I wanted to take each member under my wing, get to know them better, teach them and


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