Meet Our Coaches
Annie
CO-OWNER, OPERATIONAL MANAGER, PERSONAL TRAINER & KINESIOLOGIST
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Andrea (aka Annie) is the co-founder of Everyday Athletes. Annie takes pride in her work and makes an effort to stay current and relevant with her education by taking at least 4 courses a year. She is a practicing member of the BCAK and has a BSc Hkin.
Annie has worked with a wide variety of clients with many different needs and abilities. Her fine attention to detail has helped hundreds of people lose thousands of pounds and maintain a healthy lifestyle long term. Her training philosophy is to “move with purpose,” which encourages the program to relate to and have a purpose for overall functioning of the human body with the result to reach and surpass goals.
Annie believes you should train from a holistic viewpoint where you are not only physically fit, but mentally as well. This ideology helps to maintain your results and a healthy lifestyle in the long run. It is never too late to start on a fitness journey and she welcomes clients of any fitness level and age.
Certifications:
Certified Personal Trainer - CSEP-CPT Pre and post natal specialist
EIMC- LVL 2
BCAK Registered Kinesiologist
BSc applied Health And Exercise Science
PRI postural respiration certified
Precision nutrition Lvl 1
Functional movement & strength specialist
Jim Billotta Soft Tissue Release course completed
Robbie
CO-OWNER, HEAD PERSONAL TRAINER & FITNESS MANAGER
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Robbie is one of the founders of Everyday Athletes. He is a dedicated and educated personal trainer that moved to Vancouver from Ireland in 2012. He has over 12 years of experience in the health and fitness industry specializing in boxing, kettlebell training, and functional fitness.
Robbie’s attention to detail with his programming, focus on form, variety of methods and encouragement means his clients get results while enjoying their training. You will be sure to learn a lot in his science based training sessions and push yourself past your limits. With his quick wit and humour you will also be sure to enjoy the time in the gym.
Certifications:
NCEF health and fitness instructor
Agatsu Kettlebell certification
Youth Athletics certification
Standard First Aid and CPR-C
Amy
GROUP FITNESS MANAGER & PERSONAL TRAINER
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Amy has played competitive soccer her whole life and fell in love with health and fitness along the way. She loved training for the sport, especially getting stronger over the off-season. Amy feels the most confident when she's strong and healthy and knew that she wanted to spend the rest of her life empowering others to feel the same. Amy has had experience with a variety of different clients with many different goals. Additionally, with her Sport and Exercise Science background she gravitates towards athletes who have performanced based goals. She loves helping people achieve goals they didn’t think they could achieve.
Certifications:
Bachelor of Science, Sport and Exercise Science
Sport and Exercise Science Diploma
Fitness and Health Promotion Diploma
International Sport Science and Coaching Field School
Strength and Conditioning Specialist (current)
Standard First Aid and CPR-C
Ryan
PERSONAL TRAINER
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Originally from Edmonton, Ryan has a degree in computer engineering and first came to BC chasing the world-class mountain biking in the Sea-to-Sky. After a couple years in IT—and conquering every trail around—he fell in love with competitive sport again and shifted his full focus toward maximizing his potential in athletic performance. Over the past year he has been working at Opex Fitness delivering programs to younger performance athletes to older clients regaining mobility and building strength.
Now a competitive beach volleyball athlete and certified personal trainer, Ryan brings a calculated, progress-driven mindset to training—built on both technical knowledge and first-hand athletic experience. Whether you’re chasing strength goals, trying to move better, or aiming for peak performance in your sport, Ryan knows what it takes to level up.
If he’s not at the gym or the beach, you’ll probably find him… at the other beach.
Paul
PERSONAL TRAINER & LIFE COACH
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Paul grew up with a profound love for fitness, immersing himself in various sports throughout his childhood, with a particular passion for football (soccer). This early fascination with physical activity ignited a lifelong journey in the health and fitness space, shaping him into the coach he is today.
With over a decade of experience under his belt, Paul has been actively empowering and assisting countless clients in achieving their fitness goals. His expertise spans a wide range of areas, including weight loss, body composition training, and strength and conditioning. It is his genuine dedication and commitment to his client's well-being that has garnered him a loyal following over the years.
Paul's approach to personal training goes beyond just workouts and exercises. He believes in the power of holistic health, understanding that true transformation comes from nurturing physical, mental, and emotional well-being simultaneously. By working closely with his clients, he encourages the development of positive habits and inspires them to reinvent themselves from the inside out.
As a certified life coach, Paul's expertise extends beyond fitness. He revels in assisting his clients in not only reaching their fitness milestones but also excelling in all aspects of their lives. With his guidance, individuals not only witness positive changes in their physical bodies but also experience significant growth in their personal and professional endeavours.
Certifications:
Certifications: Level 3 Personal Training Diploma (City & Guilds)
PN Specialist in behaviour change psychology
PN specialist in nutrition for metabolic health
PN L1 nutrition coach, certified kettlebell instructor
Certified core fitness instructor
ICF certified life coach
Standard First Aid and CPR-C
Kyle
PERSONAL TRAINER
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Kyle Swanson is a dual American-Canadian personal trainer and actor with a diverse background in fitness, performance, and endurance athletics. With training experience across multiple cities in North America, Kyle brings a well-rounded and adaptable approach to helping others reach their goals.
A lifelong athlete, Kyle has competed in and trained for endurance sports such as cross-country running, basketball, swimming, kayaking, hiking, and mountain biking—now exploring the rugged trails of the Rocky Mountains and beautiful British Columbia. His philosophy is built on stamina, resilience, and functional strength, developed through years of balancing the demands of both the entertainment industry and hybrid athletic training.
Certifications:
ISSA certified Personal Trainer
Standard First Aid & CPR
Toby
PERSONAL TRAINER
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Originally from the Lake District in England, Toby grew up playing rugby from a young age. Through rugby, he got an insight into what an elite sporting environment looks like, which helped shape his passion for performance and training.
Toby’s love for sport goes far beyond rugby. It led him to study the science of sporting performance at university, where he developed a strong understanding of strength and conditioning, nutrition, and athletic development.
Toby enjoys all types of training, from hypertrophy based programmes and circuit training to more specialised athletic development. Whether their goal is to improve fitness, build muscle, get stronger, or perform better in sport, Toby is committed to helping people make real progress.
Certifications:
BSC in Science of Sports Performance
Diploma in Sporting Excellence
BTEC diploma in Personal Training
CPR & First Aid
Nicole
KINESIOLOGIST
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Nicole is a Registered Kinesiologist with a Master of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics who is passionate about helping people move better, feel stronger, and live healthier lives. She believes that exercise is one of the most powerful tools for improving health and works collaboratively with clients to create individualized, evidence-based programs that support long-term success. Nicole is a certified Pilates Mat and Reformer instructor and yoga teacher, bringing a well-rounded perspective to movement quality and functional fitness.
Outside the clinic, Nicole is an endurance athlete who enjoys long-distance running, strength training, hiking, and exploring the mountains and trails. She also enjoys coaching youth athletes and is passionate about fostering confidence, resilience, and a lifelong appreciation for movement and physical activity.
Nicole's philosophy is simple: every person deserves to feel strong, capable, and confident in their body. By combining evidence-based practice with compassionate coaching, she helps clients achieve meaningful, lasting improvements in their health, movement, and overall quality of life.