Tiziana Ienna

FITNESS SPECIALTY

Tiziana is one of the more experienced trainers in Vancouver, with over 12 years in the industry as a Personal Trainer and holds a Master’s degree in Exercise Physiology. She is a fitness leader and a trainer of other fitness professionals teaching classes on the use of the body ball, and bosu. She also specializes in rehabilitation programs for low back pain, MVA injuries and sport related injuries as well as pre and post natal training.

Her holistic approach to health and fitness incorporates the disciplines of Pilates, Yoga, plyometrics, core training and postural awareness. In addition, her interest in Nutrition has allowed her to develop customized weight loss programs based on sound nutrition and healthy lifestyle changes.

EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS

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Masters Degree in Exercise Physiology, University of British Columbia completed 1993.

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Instructor of a 4th year Exercise Physiology class in the Human Kinetics department in 1997

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BCRPA Certified Personal Trainer since 1996

Guest speaker on the Bill Good show on PT and weight loss, Jan 2006
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Competed in Downhill Ski racing in 1988, rowing in 1993, and mountain biking 2004.

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Stott Pilates in Comprehensive Mat exercises in 2004

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Owner and operator of Fisico Personal Training Services since 1999

Karen Friesen
Assistant Bootcamp Instructor

FITNESS SPECIALTY

Karen is new to Personal training, but in no way to the health and fitness industry. She is an inspiration to those seeking a healthy and active lifestyle and has dedicated her life to health, wellness and community service. She’s been a firefighter for the last 6 years and has over 15 years of weight training experience and athletic conditioning. In her spare time, you will often find Karen running up the grouse grind with her dog raven or running through the endowment lands. Karen is currently running a bootcamp class; her specialty is in motivating people to take their fitness to the next level and weight loss.

She has a degree in Political Science from the University of British Columbia and a minor in Kinesiology. She is currently completing her Health and Fitness Certificate from Simon Fraser.

EXPERIENCE AND CREDENTIALS

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BA in Political science at UBC, minor in Kinesiology

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BCRPA certified weight room instructor

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First Aid Level 3 certified

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Health & fitness Certificate (in progress)