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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.

03/25/2026

Lies, Fries & Chicken Thighs 🍗

Yes… this is actually the title of one of our sessions at ACTIVATE FitCon 2026.

And honestly, how good is that?!

Because behind the catchy name is something even more powerful…
truth in an industry full of noise.

We are incredibly fortunate to have Dr. Jose Antonio with us this year — one of the world’s leading researchers in sports nutrition and protein metabolism. CEO and co-founder of The International Society of Sports Nutrition

This is not opinion.
This is not trend-based nutrition.
This is decades of research that has challenged outdated beliefs and reshaped how we understand protein, performance, and body composition.

In this session, he breaks down:
• The biggest myths around high-protein diets
• What protein actually does in the body
• What coaches are getting wrong
• And how to confidently guide your clients with evidence-based clarity

Because as professionals, we are not just delivering workouts.
We are educating, influencing, and shaping how people take care of their bodies.

And that responsibility requires truth, not trends.

Sunday, April 19 | ACTIVATE FitCon 2026 - VIRTUAL Presentation

03/23/2026

ACTIVATE Rapid Fire 🎤 – Featuring Chris Weissbach

We asked our presenters three quick questions as we build momentum toward ACTIVATE FitCon 2026.

1️⃣ Your go-to movement right now
2️⃣ What fuels your momentum in fitness
3️⃣ One thing that keeps you inspired in this industry

Join us April 17–19 in Ottawa and reconnect with the community, education, and inspiration that help fitness professionals stay in the industry and keep their momentum going. Chris will be leading Shadow Boxing 101 on April 18th for both professionals and enthusiasts.

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03/22/2026

✨ Community Spotlight: Lisa Mastracchio

With over 25 years of experience in the fitness industry, Lisa Mastracchio continues to lead, educate, and inspire through her evolving work as a coach and mentor. As a leader and a coach, she empowers others to age with strength, vitality, and confidence.

Through her online coaching and programs, Lisa empowers women to train with purpose, stay consistent, and embrace strength at every stage of life. Her approach goes beyond workouts - helping women feel capable, confident, and resilient in their bodies.

A true role model in the industry, Lisa leads by example with passion, professionalism, and longevity - showing what it means to not only stay in the industry, but to evolve and thrive within it. From group fitness studios to online coaching, Lisa has experienced a vast variety of roles in the industry and is an incredible mentor.

🎤 Join Lisa live virtually on April 19 for Strength That Lasts: Coaching Strategies for Sustainable Strength and Longevity - a powerful virtual workshop designed to help you coach and train for long-term results.
You can also find her

03/19/2026

CPR & AED saves lives.

• Only 1 in 10 Canadians survive a cardiac arrest outside of hospital.
• Survival drops every minute without action
• Cardiac arrest can happen to anyone, anywhere - including your clients
• CPR + AED can dramatically improve outcomes
• Certification is required by most gyms, insurance providers, and organizations
• Yet many professionals let it expire or delay renewal

The best professionals don’t just coach performance - they are prepared for real-life situations.

That’s why we’ve included a CPR Pre-Con at ACTIVATE FitCon 2026.

💥 Get your CPR certification
💥 Earn your CECs
💥 Stay ACTIVATEd for the whole year

All in one weekend.

Have you ever had to perform CPR?

03/17/2026

ACTIVATE Rapid Fire 🎤 – Featuring Heather Harrison

We asked our presenters three quick questions as we build momentum toward ACTIVATE FitCon 2026.

1️⃣ Your go-to movement right now
2️⃣ What fuels your momentum in fitness
3️⃣ One thing that keeps you inspired in this industry

Join us April 17–19 in Ottawa for a weekend of learning, connection, and inspiration designed to keep you energized and evolving.

03/16/2026

What was once viewed simply as exercise is now recognized as an important part of the broader health and wellness continuum. Movement, strength training, and lifestyle habits play a critical role in preventative health and long-term wellbeing.

Physicians often advise their patients to exercise, move more, and take care of their health. But it is fitness professionals who bridge that gap…turning that advice into action, guidance, and accountability.

As this shift continues, our industry has an opportunity, and a responsibility, to rise with it.

That means continuing to:

• invest in education and lifelong learning
• raise the standards of professionalism in our field
• collaborate with healthcare and wellness professionals
• communicate the value of movement and preventative health
• lead with integrity, knowledge, and service

When we commit to growing as professionals, we strengthen the credibility of our work and the future of our industry.

Progress happens when professionals grow with the industry they serve.

03/15/2026

ACTIVATE Community Spotlight: Marc Lebert & Lebert Fitness 🔦

Marc is a long-time leader in the Canadian fitness industry and the founder of Lebert Fitness, known worldwide for the Lebert Equalizer Bars used in gyms, studios, and training facilities everywhere.

Marc has spent decades educating and supporting fitness professionals around the world, and we are grateful to have had him as an integral part of the ACTIVATE community since the beginning. He is a mentor to many, a true innovator and leader in our field, and someone who continues to champion and support the growth of fitness professionals, even during times of adversity.

We’re excited that Marc will be joining us April 18 at ACTIVATE FitCon & FitPalooza, giving attendees the opportunity to learn directly from the inventor himself.

Marc and the team from Lebert Fitness will also be bringing a massive equipment liquidation to the ACTIVATE Marketplace Expo.

Delegates will have the chance to purchase professional equipment at up to 75% off.

Available onsite:

• Hip Bands, Mini Bands & Resistance Bands
• Lebert Bars — including the new Pro Risers
• HIIT Suspension Systems

This is a rare opportunity for trainers, instructors, studio owners and general enthusiasts to stock up on high quality equipment at deeply discounted prices.

💥 Up to 75% OFF
😳 Yes, seriously.

📅 ACTIVATE FitCon | April 17–19 | Ottawa

03/14/2026

A Day to Move. A Weekend to Build Momentum.

Officially 5 weeks out! 🔥

Are you registered?

03/13/2026

ACTIVATE Rapid Fire 🎤 – Featuring Chris Fudge

We asked our presenters three quick questions as we build momentum toward ACTIVATE FitCon 2026.

1️⃣ Your go-to movement right now
2️⃣ What fuels your momentum in fitness
3️⃣ One thing that keeps you inspired in this industry

Join us April 17–19 in Ottawa and experience the education, connection, and inspiration that keeps fitness professionals moving forward.

Join us April 17–19 in Ottawa.

03/11/2026

A certification gets you started.

Continuing education is what keeps your career moving forward.

The fitness industry evolves quickly, and the professionals who build lasting careers are the ones who keep learning, adapting, and investing in their development.

Our latest ACTIVATE Academy blog explores how fitness trainers maintain certification in Canada and why continuing education plays such an important role in long term career sustainability.

If you are a trainer, instructor, or coach looking to stay current and inspired, this article is for you.

Read the blog at activatefit.ca

03/10/2026

🔦 Community Spotlight - Featuring Hari Ghuman

Hari is a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, Owner & Clinic Director of PHC360, a premier health and wellness facility in Ottawa. With over a decade of experience, he has worked with thousands of individuals - from parents and teens to tactical professionals and athletes, helping them move toward optimal health.

His approach focuses on educating clients to better understand their unique body profiles through personalized nutrition, supplementation, and lifestyle strategies so they can sustain their health long term.

Through PHC360, Hari has created a boutique wellness environment that combines personal training, nutrition consulting, medical diagnostics, and recovery services to help clients optimize their health and performance.

Catch Hari at ACTIVATE FitCon on April 18 as he shares insights on recovery strategies, or connect with him .

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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/