Vancouver (Kensington)

Tyson Laforest

Manager

Tyson spent the early days of his career finding his true passion while working in positions that focused around customer service and allowed him to spend his time working with others. After battling and overcoming his own bad health habits, he realized the benefits of pursuing a healthy lifestyle, Tyson found that coaching and a career in the fitness industry could combine his two loves: people and living healthy.

Kenny Bliss

Staff

Hey there people of Anytime Fitness! I first discovered my passion for fitness back in high school, and ever since it has always been a part of my life. Aside from working out, some of my hobbies include: basketball, soccer, playing guitar, and petting dogs. Having been a member at this location for over 5 years, I’ve made a lot of friends along the way. I’m always down to meet new people, so please don’t hesitate to stop by the office and say hello!

John Lam

Staff

Hello Anytime Fitness fam! The name is John, people know me as Jack's twin. My hobbies are lifting heavy weights off the ground and Muay Thai, which is also known as Thai Boxing. Come by to the office and lets chat!

Raymond Liu

Staff

Raymond is currently studying Criminology. He first joined Anytime Fitness in 2015 and has loved it ever since. His hobbies are lifting weights and playing Basketball.

Rhonda Blewett

Trainer

Rhonda is passionate about passing on her love of fitness to those new to fitness, as well as those who may already lead an active lifestyle. Growing up, Rhonda was encouraged to lead an active lifestyle. She was in skates by the age of 3, practiced martial arts and played a variety of team sports as a kid. These days, you'll catch her on the water coaching dragon boat, in the park teaching group fitness or at a mountain running an obstacle course race. Rhonda joined the Anytime Fitness Team in August 2013, as a new trainer, where she fit right in and innately understood our culture and community.

Kaori Cheslock

Trainer

Certified Holistic Nutrition Coach and Registered Health & Nutrition Counsellor (RHNC) Born in Japan, I grew up in a culture that views small and skinny as beautiful. In my early 20s, the only way I knew to maintain my body image was "extreme calorie cutting". At the age of 30, I finally decided to get into a fitness environment to motivate myself to learn & live a healthy lifestyle. I met great people along the way and I was introduced to holistic nutrition. I was fascinated by the health & wellness industry, so I made a decision to educate myself with holistic nutrition with a passion for helping people who are experiencing what I have gone through. Today, I am now coaching people to work towards their physical and mental health goals. I am grateful to keep learning with my clients. Our bodies are very complicated - I believe that knowing our body & mind connecting to happiness & wellness is a life-long education. I'm excited to meet you and be a part of your journey!

Hugh Mitchell

Trainer

Prior to moving to Vancouver, I taught resistance training and dance classes at fitness centres, universities, and studios in the Puget Sound area. My love for fitness grows out of a long career in exercise instruction, and ballet and theatre performance. I earned my Bachelor of Arts from Evergreen State (Olympia, WA). My studies included research in Bologna, Italy, focusing on the changing perspective of human anatomy during the development of Western medicine. After immigrating to Canada in 2014, I attended INFOFIT’s full-time program for personal trainers, re-certifying as a personal trainer with ACE. I love bolstering my knowledge of the human body through education. I am a life-time student. My primary role is as a coach, to motivate my clients day to day to realize their fitness potential. I am proof that you can be fit no matter what your age.

Brennan Schebek

Trainer

Growing up sports were Brennan’s passion, but as time went on options became limited. He found his calling in Fitness specifically as a Personal Training and in the sport of Power Lifting. Brennan’s primary goal is to improve overall function & mobility of the body, create self confidence, and empower clients through knowledge and strength. To Brennan, fitness is not just a hobby it has become a lifestyle he loves and is committed to.

Walid Sediqi

Trainer

After graduating from high school, I competed in a Powerlifting meet and was able to secure first place. I wanted to learn about functional movements, so I studied and got certified in CrossFit. After six months in CrossFit, I found a new interest in Olympic weightlifting and I excelled. I put all my time and effort into Olympic lifting and was able to win first place in a local meet. Now, I look forward to competing in the Canadian weightlifting nationals and earn the privilege to represent Canada in the international championships. My life mission is to motivate and help people get more fit, stronger, and happier.

Calvin Shao

Trainer

Growing up, I was always attracted to staying active and trying new things. Now, as an experienced athlete and a dedicated trainer, I have acquired the knowledge and understanding to pursue my passion in helping others. My goal as a trainer is to perfect different exercises fit for different individual goals. Training sessions will not only involve your physical and mental growth, but my own. I am always open to trying new things in order to push my clients to their full potential regardless of their level of fitness. I take great pride in witnessing individuals achieve and maintain their goals. It’s not about how much experience or knowledge one has, it’s about having the passion and motivation to gain it. Pursuing a healthy lifestyle begins with a willing individual that has an open mind. I am here to assist you so don’t ever hesitate to approach me with any fitness goals or inquiries you may have! I am more than happy to share my knowledge and passion with you all!

Marina Silva

Trainer

Danny Wu

Trainer