Kathryn (Kate) McKenzie (B.HKin, B.Ed)
Kinesiologist, Author, Personal Trainer & Fitness Instructor
Owner/Operator of Surefire Fitness
Owner/Operator of Surefire Fitness
Degrees & Certifications:
- Bachelor of Human Kinetics (University of British Columbia)
- Bachelor of Education (University of British Columbia)
- Diploma in Physical Education (Vancouver Island University)
- Certified Kinesiologist (Canadian Kinesiology Alliance)
- Certified Personal Trainer Specialist
- Certified Advanced Sport Conditioning Specialist
- Certified TPI Golf Fitness Level 2 Instructor
- TRX Functional Training & TRX Group Suspension Training Certified
- Precision Nutrition Certified Coach (Pn1)
- Rehab-U Movement Optimization for Prehab & Performance (Level 2)
- Rehab-U Movement & Performance Therapy Specialist
Fun Facts:
- Author of bestselling book ‘Throw Your Scale Away! Reclaiming the True Meaning of Health & Fitness’
- Appears regularly on radio, television, and podcasts as a guest health & fitness expert
- Member of the Fitness Industry Council of Canada
- Bilingual English/French and trying to learn Spanish… Hola amigos!
Likes: Travelling to new places, pizza, music, being outside, playing hockey & general ridiculousness
Dislikes: Olives, uncomfortable pillows, flat tires in the middle of winter
Loves: Helping others get stronger, move better & feel more awesome!
Awards & Accomplishments:
- 3-time Finalist for Canadian Fitness Professional of the Year
- YM/YWCA Women of Distinction Award Nominee
- BNI President of the Year
- Human Kinetics Award (UBC)
- Volleyball – All Canadian, Captain & Setter at UBC, Canada West All Star, Australian Volleyball League
- Tennis – Assistant Teaching Pro, MB Player of the Year
- Golf – Team Manitoba, National Amateur Championships
- Sydney Half Marathon & Manitoba Marathon Finisher
- Athlete of the Year, Academic Excellence & Academic All-Canadian Awards
