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The Inspiration, Encouragement and Strategy you need to grow forward and stay ACTIVATEd!

A health, fitness and wellness event that brings together world-class presenters, instructors, celebrities and athletes to provide live and virtual CEC opportunities to fitness professionals. Personal Training, Group Exercise, Movement, Leadership, Nutrition, MindBody and more.

02/03/2026

🌟 Community Spotlight: Chris Fudge

Meet Chris Fudge — coach, competitor, and HYROX athlete bringing real-world performance to ACTIVATE FitCon.

Chris is a respected fitness professional known for blending smart programming, real-world conditioning, and performance-based training. His coaching approach is grounded in experience and shaped by years of working with everyday athletes who want to train with purpose, intensity, and longevity.

Beyond the coaching floor, Chris is also an accomplished HYROX athlete.

Chris blends smart coaching with firsthand HYROX race experience, helping athletes train with purpose, grit, and strategy.

🔥 April 18 | ACTIVATE FitCon
🎤 What Is HYROX & How Do You Train for It?

Curious about HYROX? Coaching athletes who want to compete? Or want to level up your conditioning game? This session breaks it all down — what it is, why it’s growing fast, and how to train for it intelligently.

Movement. Momentum. Education.
This is FitCon.

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IgniteElevateUplift

01/27/2026

🚨Upcoming 2026 Women’s Wellness Specialist (WWS) Workshop dates!

This hybrid certification blends self-paced online learning before the workshop with an immersive, hands-on in-person experience.

Learn the science. Apply it in real time. Coach women with confidence.

📍 Limited spots
🗓 Dates in Feb, March and June
🏙️ Various cities
👉 Registration open - register now and save $130!

https://activatefit.ca/women-coaching-certification/

01/20/2026

In an industry that directly impacts health, confidence, and quality of life, professionalism matters. Education matters. Experience matters.

In our latest ACTIVATE Academy®️ blog, we break down why continuing education is essential in fitness and what clients should actually look for when choosing a coach or trainer.

If you care about your health or your career in fitness, this is a must read.

📖Read the full blog https://activatefit.ca/blog/professionalism-in-fitness/

01/14/2026

🔥 REGISTRATION IS OPEN 🔥

The wait is over.
ACTIVATE FitCon 2026 is here.

2026 Movement & Momentum
Ignite. Elevate. Uplift.

This is not your average fitness conference.
ACTIVATE FitCon delivers immersive, experiential education designed to move you forward — as a professional and a leader.

🔥 FOUR DYNAMIC TRACKS

- Strength, Conditioning & Exercise Science
- Movement Labs & Fitness Classes
- Health, Wellness & Lifestyle Coaching
- Business Growth & Leadership

🎤 FEATURED PRESENTERS INCLUDE:

Andre Benoit • Ben McDonald • Chris Fudge • Dr. Chris Raynor • Etienne Asselin • Heather Harrison • Jane Costain • Jessie Thomas • Jose Antonio • Kia Williams • Lisa Mastracchio • SGT Ken • Kevin Darby • Marc Lebert • Sarah Zahab • Francine Lamoro • Zach Weston & FIC • Hari Ghuman • Rachael Jewell • Mariana & Andre Santos • Morena Dziarski

WHY ACTIVATE FITCON?

✔️ Learning through doing — not just sitting
✔️ Movement labs, coaching circles & mentor hot seats
✔️ Small-group experiences, facilitated networking + real conversations
✔️ Mindset, recovery, nutrition, leadership & business
✔️ Less transactional. More transformational.

✔️ CECs available through canfitpro, NSCA, YMCA & more
✔️ Certificate of Continuing Education in Fitness Leadership

🎟️ Early Bird Registration is NOW OPEN
Spots are limited — reserve yours now.

👉 https://activatefit.ca/fitcon/

Ignite. Elevate. Uplift.

01/02/2026

Movement creates momentum.
And momentum changes everything.

Ignite. Elevate. Uplift.
Fuel the passion. Raise the standard. Strengthen the community.

Let’s move - together in 2026. Happy New Year🔥

12/30/2025

Thank You, ACTIVATE Community 🤍 | 2025 Recap

ACTIVATE is not just events, courses, or conferences.
It’s a community built on connection, collaboration, growth, and shared purpose.

💥 To everyone who believes in and supports the ACTIVATE mission - thank you for showing up, sharing ideas, cheering others on, and helping move this industry forward in meaningful ways.

💥 To our collaborators and participants - your energy, curiosity, and willingness to grow are what make this work matter.

💥 To our ACTIVATE FitCon community -
participants, presenters, sponsors, volunteers, and our incredible team - thank you for making 2025 another powerful year of learning, leadership, and connection. FitCon continues to be a place where ideas are exchanged, careers are elevated, and passion for this industry is reignited.

💥 To our Women’s Wellness Specialist (WWS) participants in Ottawa and the GTA - your commitment to learning how to better serve women through fitness and lifestyle coaching is inspiring. Watching you lean into education, confidence, and leadership has been one of the highlights of this year.

💥 To our 2025 host facilities - Love Your Body and Movati Athletic - thank you for opening your doors, supporting education, and believing in the importance of continued professional development in our industry.

ACTIVATE exists because of people who care deeply about health, leadership, longevity, and community.
We are incredibly grateful for every conversation, every collaboration, and every person who chose to be part of this journey in 2025.

Here’s to continuing to connect, grow, and lead together into 2026!

12/17/2025

🔥 FITCON 2026 IS COMING 🔥
Registration opens early January — and the lineup is powerful!

Confirmed presenters so far:
Andre Benoit • Ben McDonald • Chris Fudge • Dr. Chris Raynor • Etienne Asselin • Heather Harrison • Jane Costain • Jessie Thomas • Dr Jose Antonio • Kia Williams • Lisa Mastracchio • SGT Ken • Kevin Darby • Marc Lebert • Sarah Zahab • Francine Lamoro • Zach Weston

This is more than a conference — it’s an immersive leadership experience for fitness professionals who want to grow, connect, and build a career that lasts.

Ignite. Elevate. Uplift.

📅 April 17-19, 2026 - OTTAWA, ON
📩 Registration opens early January
👀 More presenters + programming announcements coming soon

FitnessLeadership

12/03/2025

December is the time to look back with intention. Growth happens when reflection meets action.

🗒️ Try this 5-step checklist:
1️⃣ Review your highlights — What moments or milestones made you proud this year?
2️⃣ Reflect on lessons — What worked, what didn’t, and what did you learn about yourself?
3️⃣ Reset your systems — Tidy your workspace, update your tools, and clear mental clutter.
4️⃣ Reconnect — Reach out to a mentor, client, or colleague who made an impact.
5️⃣ Refocus — Choose one word or value that will guide you in 2026.

✨ Bonus: Write a short note to your future self — what do you hope to celebrate next December?

12/01/2025

💜Exclusive Cyber Monday Offer for Our Community!

From now until December 5th, enjoy 25% OFF the ACTIVATE On-Demand Library — your all-access pass to continuing education sessions that inspire both mind and movement.

🎟️ Use Code: CYBER25 at checkout�💥 Offer ends December 5th
🔗 https://activatefit.ca/on-demand/

All of your annual 2025 CECs for under $150 — plus unlimited access to incredible sessions featuring industry leaders like:�Peter Twist • Scott Rawcliffe • Helen Vanderburg • Dr. Chris Raynor • Etienne Asselin • Kia Williams • and many more.

Topics include nutrition, psychology, mindset, leadership, AI, program design, and more — so you can keep learning, leading, and thriving on your own schedule.

11/23/2025

Thank you to our amazing participants and to Movati Richmond Hill for hosting another powerful Women’s Wellness Specialist certification weekend.

Another incredible group of fitness professionals leading the way in women’s wellness.

11/19/2025

✨Community Spotlight: Dr. Chris Raynor

Few educators bridge medicine and movement like Dr. Chris Raynor — and we’re proud to spotlight him today.
He’s an orthopedic surgeon and sports medicine specialist based in Ottawa, a former varsity athlete, co-founder of Human 2.0, and the creator of the “Not Your Everyday Ortho” YouTube channel where he breaks down injuries, movement, and longevity in a way everyone can understand. With over 650K followers, Dr Raynor is one of the greatest in edutainment!

Having someone who lives and breathes movement, medicine, and education on our presenter team is a huge gift to our community, and we’re incredibly fortunate to learn from him.

Hot off the press - Dr. Raynor will be back with the ACTIVATE FitCon team this April, diving into all things knees – from injury prevention, to performance, to helping your clients stay strong and active for the long term.

Until then, catch Dr Raynor at Human 2.0 or

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A health, fitness and wellness event that brings together world-class presenters, instructors, celebrities and athletes to lecture and provide live fitness classes to consumers and fitness professionals alike. These classes and lectures will be on the latest health, fitness, wellness, nutrition and medical trends. Pure education, business growth for professionals and energy. It will also be an opportunity to visit a variety of booths to learn, sample, purchase and network with the industry’s finest. Visit our website and check out our amazing workshops, classes, and fabulous experiences. http://www.activatefit.ca/