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Full spectrum personal training and kinesiology; serving you in person, online, outdoors and indoors. Abundant added-value services.

 

CSEP Clinical Exercise Physiologists are the recommended credential for the BC Ministry of Health--with the most well defined scope of practices and strongest professional insurance in the province--ensuring that you move ahead with your own fitness, mobility and health needs.

 

 

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Helping every body to adapt--using best fitness practices

To be aware, motivated, and supported in your fitness and health process.
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To feel healthier (and smarter), and move in ways you never thought possible.
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To enjoy being fit with upbeat, comprehensive, and engaging training.
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To possibly avoid revolving door experiences with clinics--by addressing physical fitness and mobility.

 

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This service can help with the following situations and conditions:

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  • a personal health strategy to improve your fitness and general abilities.

  •  improve your abilities to perform at work (e.g., energy, mobility, manage stress).

  • a physical activity or pursuit that requires professional help to improve.

  • one or more stable medical condition or disability that requires supervised exercise-therapy, and/or personal training.  

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​​For more info about the personal training or exercise-therapy process, click the link, below:

 

About & Frequently asked questions

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Note:

The present situation especially calls for flexibility in some cases. A sliding scale is available, and a confidential, non-invasive questionnaire can help in this regard. 

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*Did you know...if you qualify for Active Rehab through various insurance and medical plans, you may be able to go directly to this service (avoid surcharges and conflicting interests). We can show you how.

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 "...impressed with his upbeat and reasonable approach."

"...my fitness level may even be the best it’s been for 30 years."

"...was bowled over by his conditioning exercises--which progress in an enjoyable way."    (see Testimonials, below)

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​Working with Mike Burnside has changed my life. After a period of serious illness, I was in very weak condition. Mike’s comfortable and safe training allowed me to return to good strength. I also think his customized approach made all the difference for me. Training with Mike has established a regular routine—which I plan to practice going forward.

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Charles, retired professional

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I am, I mean was, an out of shape new mom. Mike’s approach through assertive encouragement rather than aggressive pressure is much appreciated, resulting in an excellent start on my road to fitness. Thanks Mike.

 

Colleen, business person

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My knee now performs well at work and around the house, and I have regained confidence. My orthopedic surgeon has stopped any talk of surgery because of the obvious strength and mobility gained (along with a continued weight loss) over the 5-month period with Mike. I have been impressed with his upbeat and reasonable approach.

 

Brent Morgan, business-person

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As an athlete who has run marathons and takes up challenging outdoor pursuits, I recommend Mike Burnside as a personal trainer. Mike was my trainer for 3 years. During that time, although I was involved in a busy work schedule, I became more coordinated, powerful and flexible. Mike was able to put me through time-efficient yet comprehensive exercise routines. What really sets him apart is his understanding of movement and training the body which I think stems from a background in competitive gymnastics and martial arts. He has also taught these disciplines and thus he is very skilled at breaking down a physical routine into distinct movements. As a result, he is able to quickly evaluate and correct bio-mechanical problems or poor technique. Mike provides a sound progression for improvement and has a vast knowledge of exercises for any number of applications.

 

Ms. Kim Thompson, Kinesiologist, Ergonomist

 


​​During my time with Mike, I found him to be professional and very knowledgeable of a wide variety of exercises. I really improved my strength and flexibility while working with Mike. He brings fun to the workouts, along with some very interesting and applicable “outside the box” exercises. If you are looking to improve your fitness, Mike Burnside is one of the best trainers I have worked with.

 

Padraic O Rourke, PGA Golf Professional; former Irish Jr Nation Rugby team member

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Mike is kind, supportive and encouraging. He is very professional, informative, and extremely knowledgeable (you sometimes don’t realize, until later, how thorough the workout is!). A pleasure.

 

 Melanie, Designer

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Mike is a passionate fitness expert. I trained with Mike for a number of years, rising at 5:00 a.m. to drive across town three days a week. Mike is very knowledgeable and dedicated to fitness.

 

Carol McLean, IT professional

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​Mike is caring, conscientious and reliable as well as a creative thinker when it comes to exercise leadership and works well one-on-one with people.

 

Gabriele Scully, Cardiac Rehab Fitness Coordinator

  

 

Mike provided me with a creative training program for a New York theater-intensive I attended. Mike's preparation gave me the physical foundation to push my limits and take full advantage of the physical demands that this program asked of me. Thank you Mike - I appreciate your skill, your knowledge and patience, and I look forward to working again with you as I prepare for other projects and roles.

 

Paul Griggs, business person and professional actor

 


​​​Being in a bad place in term of physical fitness due to benign neglect for many years, after 6 months of training with Mike, my fitness level, considering both my age and the condition I started from, may even be the best it’s been for 30 years. Plus I find Mike a pleasure to work with as his knowledge, enthusiasm and training style really click for me.  Mike has been a pleasure to work with and the benefits to me are more energy, flexibility and improved feeling of well-being.

Philip Guscott, IT manager

 

 

 I was surprised to learn so much about muscle-tone from Mike. For example, by doing a variety of stair/step exercises, not only did my cardio improve but so too my lower back and hips. The whole program has resulted in considerable gains in muscle and reduction of body fat.  Mike also helped me reduce my chronic shoulder pain. Before we met, my left shoulder, together with the left arm, was significantly less flexible than the right. I would strongly recommend Mike’s service to any of my friends--and anyone else who is interested in “getting in shape”!

Weilong Tao, Professional Opera Singer, and a graduate of The Julliard School, New York

 


​Mike has an excellent understanding of advanced coaching and the ability to lead and encourage active and healthy lifestyles. Mike's experience in high-performance competitive gymnastics as both an athlete and a coach is a real asset.

 

Simon Smith, former high-performance athletic coach, present corporate executive

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Mike encourages a lifetime fitness approach, not just a quick fix. His sessions keep from being boring or routine... I pushed myself beyond my expectations without overdoing it or risking injury. I saw results in two months in terms of strength and stamina, but more importantly, I feel like I've established a routine I can stick with and continue to progress.

 

Kelly B, business-person

 


Mike's approach is enlightening. I enjoyed the personalized program based on his evaluation, and was bowled over by his conditioning exercises--which progress in an enjoyable way. My running times recently have been the best in years and I attribute this to Mike's training.

 

Ken Hamilton, full and half marathon clinic instructor

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Mike has played an integral role in my health and well being over the past two years.  His knowledge, insight, and ability to adapt the workout to address my herniated disc have proven successful. I became--and now continue to be--increasingly active and athletic!  With Mike’s guidance, I have worked through a rehabilitative regime, which included assisted stretching, and progressed to active, athletic workouts. Mike creates a safe training environment with positive energy and is never boring.  A one-hour session goes by quickly and leaves me looking forward to my next workout!

 

Wendy Parliament, Senior Corporate Paralegal

 

 

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