Kathryn (Kate) McKenzie (B.HKin, B.Ed)
Kinesiologist, Author, Personal Trainer & Fitness Instructor
Owner/Operator of Surefire Fitness
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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)

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

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David Grad (B.Ed, PTS)
Group Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer
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Dave is a former competitive swimmer who received his Bachelor of Education degree at Lakehead University in Thunder Bay. 

He is a Certified Personal Trainer Specialist with a background of coaching in various sports and will be assisting with numerous Surefire projects including our Group Fitness and Personal Training Programs.

He continues to stay active by playing recreational soccer while learning the latest techniques in sport conditioning. His hockey allegiance remains in question…

Stephanie Penelton (B.Kin)
Group Fitness Instructor & Personal Trainer
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Steph has loved sport and fitness her entire life! She continues to play recreational soccer while coaching and playing competitive rugby. She has just completed her Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Manitoba.

Steph has a passion for sport and healthy living and enjoys helping people improve their quality of life by achieving their fitness goals. She is always keeping her eyes and ears open for new research, techniques and information that help make her a better trainer and is excited to share that passion with you!