2026 fitCALGARY powered by canfitpro

Where Fitness Comes Together: National expertise, local connections and career-changing possibilities.
About this Event

Join Western Canada’s premier in-person fitness, and wellness event powered by Canada’s most respected fitness educator, canfitpro. A unique opportunity to learn from nationally recognized speakers, connect with your region’s fitness community and discover new ways to grow your skills, clients and future-proof your career.

Earn Continuing Educational Credits:

Returning to Calgary, this high energy fitness and wellness event brings fitness professionals from Alberta and surrounding areas to learn from some of Canada's most respected experts, move with iconic fitness and wellness brands while connecting with canfitpro members and other fitness professionals.

Who Should Attend:

Staying relevant in today's fitness landscape means continuously learning and refining your skills with tools you can use immediately in solving the client needs of today, expanding your network for partnerships and collaboration while staying ahead of what's happening now and coming next. This event is specifically curated for:

canfitpro Members and canfipro Certified Fitness Professionals: Actively engage with others in the canfitpro network, build new potential partners and upgrade your knowledge while maintaining your professional credentials. Full-day participation earns you four Continuing Education Credits.

Personal Trainers, Strength Coaches, Group Fitness Instructors and Program Managers: Access credible, high-level professional development and fresh ideas in an open, inclusive industry environment including mastering value-driven client

Studio Owners and Fitness Entrepreneurs: Meet the people shaping fitness in Alberta and explore turnkey programming, expanded service models, and community-driven business growth

Students and Aspiring Coaches: Turn your passion for movement into practical skills, connect with industry leaders, and explore flexible career pathways in fitness

Fitness Enthusiast:Elevate your personal fitness experience and discover where it could take you by learning what's new and next in fitness.

What You Can Expect:

Navigating the fitness landscape today isn't always simple. fitCALGARY is designed to give you clear, practical answers to those real-world challenges with:

Movement & Programming Tools: Hands-on sessions teaching techniques that keep workouts engaging, safe, and effective.

Evidence-Based Answers to Complex Health Questions: Clear, straight-talking research that cuts through conflicting online trends to effectively guide clients with clarity and authority.

Strategies to Expand Your Services, Reach & Income: Learn how to design value-driven consultations, engaging programming, and ways to grow a sustainable brand.

Career Pathways & Local Connection: Connect directly with national experts, regional peers, and local leaders for partnership opportunities.

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Refund Policy: No refunds will be issued for cancellations received less than 15 days prior to the event start date.

Cancellations received after 30 days of purchase and more than 15 days before the event start date will be eligible for a credit on file for the purchased amount.

No refunds or credits will be given for no-shows, partially used registrations, or on-site registrations.

For more information, please see our Refund Policy.

Agenda

🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Pelvic Floor Function and Strength Training
Host: Dean Somerset

Info: Pelvic Floor Function can be significantly improved with strength training, but is often misunderstood in terms of how to develop intra-abdominal tension, use of core activation concepts, and applications to higher resistance movements. This session will show why resistance training is vital with pelvic floor considerations and post-natal clients, how to cue specific core activation concepts relating to floor function, and how to integrate those concepts with compound lifts safely and effectively.

🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Fit+Fierce®: Coaching the Next Generation of Confident Girls
Host: Kelsey Vickers, Brooke Noels

Info: In this session, you’ll experience the power of the award-winning Fit+Fierce® girls program. Step into a powerful and inspiring approach to building confidence in the next generation of girls through movement, mindset, nutrition, and mentorship. You’ll be taken through a Fit+Fierce lesson and see how we combine practical mental health strategies, nutrition education, and fitness to help girls build confidence, strength, and emotional intelligence. Discover how these skills work together to help girls build healthy habits, navigate challenges, and recognize what they’re capable of. You’ll also learn how fitness professionals can become certified through Fit+Fierce® training and bring the program to their own gym, studio, or community—creating meaningful impact while adding a unique, purpose-driven revenue stream to their business.

🕑: 09:15 AM - 10:30 AM
Fascia 101: The Missing Link in Mobility
Host: Kevin Darby

Info: Between your client's fascial layers lies a lubricating layer that allows tissue to slide. When it stops sliding, mobility suffers. The good news is it's reversible. In this hands-on session, you'll learn what fascia is, why glide matters more than length, and how the Stretch to Win® - Fascia Stretch Therapy (FST) restores it. Half learning, half doing: you'll leave with a technique you can use right away with your next client.

🕑: 10:45 AM - 12:00 PM
GENERAL SESSION: Small Group Programming: From Concept to Delivery
Host: Dean Somerset

Info: Take the guesswork out of group training design. This session explores proven programming strategies for creating safe, effective, and engaging workouts that accommodate varying abilities and goals. Learn how to structure sessions, apply progressions and modifications, manage training volume and intensity, and foster accountability within a group environment. You'll leave with practical ideas you can implement immediately.

🕑: 12:45 PM - 01:10 PM
Passion To Profit: Be canfitpro's Next Educator
Host: Christen Harvey

Info: Ready to take the next step in your fitness career? If you’re passionate about sharing your expertise and looking to grow your impact, this session will show you how. Discover what it takes to become a canfitpro PRO TRAINER, leading and delivering certification courses in your community or online. From developing your voice as an educator to building a business through new revenue streams and leadership opportunities, explore what’s possible and learn how to turn your passion into a powerful extension of your work in the industry.

🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:30 AM
A Prehab Approach to Coaching Movement: Movement Coaching for Prevention and P
Host: Jodie Boettger

Info: Gain deeper insight into the movement patterns that commonly trigger joint pain and learn how to correct them with targeted strength and mobility strategies. Identify root causes, apply proven coaching methods, and empower clients and participants to embrace better movement habits. Build buy‑in through clear communication, practical guidance, and actionable techniques that reduce or eliminate joint discomfort.

🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Stop Syncing, Start Training: The Truth About Hormones and Performance
Host: Dr. Briana Botsford

Info: ‘Cycle-syncing’ workouts sound appealing, but the current evidence doesn’t support tailoring training to each menstrual phase. Fitness professionals play a vital role in helping women maintain lean muscle, bone density, and cardiometabolic health through consistent, periodized programming. In this no-nonsense session, Dr. Briana Botsford, ND, explains hormone shifts across the lifespan, what’s common versus normal, and how to help clients understand the interplay between hormones and performance

🕑: 01:15 PM - 02:30 PM
Game Planning a Winning Fitness Consultation: From Assessment to Client Conver
Host: Milad Emadi, Chris Laperle

Info: A successful fitness consultation is more than an assessment—it’s the foundation of every coach’s reputation and success. This interactive session explores the art and science of impactful consultations, blending movement education, effective questioning, and sales psychology to create exceptional member experiences. Learn how to deliver value-driven sessions that inspire trust, build long-term relationships, and consistently generate new clients.

🕑: 02:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Transform Your Business Through Community Insights
Host: Hina Laeeque, Kelsey Vickers, Milad Emadi, and Sareena N

Info: Discover how fitness professionals have turned community needs into thriving businesses. From identifying underserved audiences and creating unique programming to building partnerships, expanding services, and developing new revenue streams, this panel explores practical strategies for growing a business that makes a meaningful impact. Leave with fresh ideas, actionable takeaways, and inspiration to take your business to the next level.

🕑: 02:45 PM - 04:00 PM
Inside the Racer’s Mind: Experience & Training

Info: Hear directly from athletes as they break down their race experiences, talk through their training methods, and offer practical takeaways for anyone looking to level up.