OUR TEAM
We are a highly trained group of dedicated professional trainers and health experts that are committed to helping you reach your goals
JACOB ERBES
Trainer/Physical Therapist
CREDENTIALS:
BSCA in Biochemistry
Doctorate of Physical Therapy
CMFA
Crossfit Lvl 1
BFRT
TRAINING SPECIALITIES:
Pain, injury and post-surgical rehab for Crossfit, Powerlifting, Olympic weightlifting, running, basketball, football, and those just looking to get or stay more active. General strength and conditioning focused on improving movement and health.
HAL KREISEL
Owner/Trainer/Forge Boxing Head Coach
CREDENTIALS:
B.Sc. Kinesiology
CSEP-CPT
Crossfit Lvl 1
Agatsu Kettlebell Lvl 1
NCCP Boxing; Olympic Weightlifting
TRAINING SPECIALTIES:
Beginner strength training for people with special considerations, intermediate lifters taking their skills to the next level, boxing, kickboxing, Muay Thai
TYSON TAKASAKI
Trainer
CREDENTIALS:
Bachelor of Human Kinetics with a minor in Psychology
CCEP- CTP
OFA - Level 3
Functional Movement Screen Certified
NCCP - Level 2
Camosun College Leadership Management completion
Crossfit - Level 1
TRAINING SPECIALITIES:
General population, Weight loss, Muscle gain, Sport specific
TAYLOR MORRISION
Trainer
CREDENTIALS:
NASM-CPT
Fitness Nutrition Specialist (NASM)
Cardiorespiratory Training for Sports Performance (NASM)
Functional Movement Screen Level 1
TRAINING SPECIALITIES:
Barbell strength training for beginners and intermediate lifters. Sport specific - Tennis, lacrosse, football and soccer.
HELENE KIWALA
Trainer
CREDENTIALS:
Girls Gone Strong Fitness & Nutrition Women’s Coach
Bachelor of Arts in Health Studies
TRAINING SPECIALITIES:
Strength & Conditioning, Bodybuilding, fat loss & muscle gain, glute development, technique and quality movement, and nutritional guidance. General population beginner or intermediate athletes.
ROBIN NUSSBAUM
Trainer
CREDENTIALS:
Weight Training Coach
State vocational certificate for applied studies in sport(BPJEPS)
TRAINING SPECIALITIES:
Physical change and nutrition advice using realistic and sustainable plans. I emphasize on teaching lats and hips stability through bracing and core activation techniques. If you have postural issues or neck and back pains and you are interested in lifting heavier weights safely, give me a holler.