2012
Winter Fitness Programs
Schedules and Info
About Our Staff
Jeff Mitchell - Fitness Director
Jeff graduated from the faculty of Kinesiology and Recreation Management in 2007 as Kinesiology Graduate of the Year. Jeff has many years of personal training and health & fitness consultation experience, most recently spending a year working in Toronto, Ontario.
Jeff has served as President on numerous volunteer organizations throughout the Province of Manitoba and brings with him a breadth of experience. Jeff currently holds certifications with two of the top organizations in North America, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology and the National Academy of Sports Medicine.
Jeff has always been a committed athlete competing in a wide variety of sports from Hockey to Volleyball and everything in between, with his main love being for racquet sports. Jeff brings a friendly, positive attitude with him and is driven by a passion to help people live healthy & happy lives. Stop by the fitness centre anytime with any questions or concerns, we are always happy to help.
Jackie Dobie - Personal Trainer
Jackie Dobie came to the Winnipeg Winter Cub in 2004 with 25 years of certified experience in aerobic dance,
core training, circuit and personal training. Prior to her work at the Winter Club, Jacki owned and worked within a
Fitness Facility under the name "Bodyworks the Health Experts" for nine years where she attended numerous workshops
pertaining to improving and achieving higher levels of fitness criteria.
Since entering the field of fitness she has had the opportunity of training persons ages 14-80 years of various levels
and physical challenges. In addition to one-on-one personal training, Jackie also teaches our popular wight training
circuit classes.
Jackie would like to extend a personal "thank-you" to all her participants who have worked out under her guidance and
continue to do so at the Winnipeg Winter Club.
Meagan Wilson - Personal Trainer
Megan lives by the philosophy that fitness should be part of a balanced and active lifestyle, not a short-term solution.
She has 14 years of experience in the industry and brings an extensive background of knowledge. She is a Certified Personal
Trainer through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and the Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology, a Sport
Movement and Sport Strength Level 1 Specialist, Massage Therapist and Ashtanga Yoga Instructor. Megan continues to develop herself
professionally by regularly attending conferences and advanced seminars in coaching and is currently studying Kinesiology and Applied
health at the University of Winnipeg. She also travel worldwide to learn yoga from respected teachers to deepen her personal yoga
practice and loves to share this wisdom through teaching.
Meagan has a wide range of clients from the general population to elite athletes. She has performance training experience with aspiring
athletes to professional athletes including, handball, soccer, volleyball and NHL hockey players, as well as figure skaters, endurance
athletes, fitness competitors and martial arts fighters.
Her athletic background includes competing as a fitness competitor at the Canadian Nationals in 2002, the World Qualifier in 2001 and 2002
and winning overall at he Provincials in 2004. Megan's current athletic pursuits are endurance training, sport strength training, ashtanga
yoga and figure skating.
Through her energy and desire to truly educate, Meagan provides her clients with performance based programs using scientific principles that
enable clients to train with a purpose. With a calm intensity, Meagan pushes her clients beyond their perceived limits to become the best
they can be.
Barb Newman - Personal Trainer
Barbara currently holds six national and international fitness certifications as well as a Bachelor of Education Degree. She has spent over
twenty years working int he field and has a wealth of experience. Barbara is retired Chairperson of the Manitoba Fitness Council Standards
Committee and served on the Boards of Directors for four years. She is a member in numerous fitness organizations, which keeps her abreast
of the latest fitness related research. Most of Barb's clients are interested in general fitness, weight management or sport specific
improvement. Barbara has three grown children and enjoys a variety of outdoor activity.