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Personal Trainer at GoodLife Stouffville canfitpro PRO TRAINER She is on a mission to eradicate weight stigma in the fitness industry.

Beth Yarzab is a multi-certified fitness pro and the founder of Vitality Practice - an online, body positive fitness community. Using a weight neutral approach to fitness, Beth helps people to develop a stronger self-image while nurturing a healthier relationship with their body. She works at canfitpro as a Certification Developer and acts as an advisor to Women Who Influence. Beth is also proud t

08/16/2026

GLOBAL Conference & Trade Show 2026 was about reconnecting with friends, students, colleagues, and industry mentors.

Definitely the best way to learn, network, and celebrate the fitness industry.

Thanks to the canfitpro team for putting on a great event. It’s so much work and it’s appreciated. Mary Mo Hagan Christen Harvey Daniela Goode Thomas

See you next year!
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08/08/2026

If you’re a past student of mine—or a fitness professional who wants to become a better coach—I’d love to see you GLOBAL Conference & Trade Show next weekend.

Because the longer I coach, the more I believe this:

Knowing how to write a great program isn’t as important these days (thanks AI).

But knowing how to coach the person in front of you is what changes lives.

This year at canfitpro Global, I’m part of two conversations that I think every coach needs to be having.

✨ FRIDAY, AUGUST 14 | 4:00–5:00 PM
Coaching the Person, Not Just the Program

I’ll be joining Leslie Gordon-Christie Leslie Gordon Christie , Andrew Coates Andrew Coates , Lee Boyce Lee Boyce and Penny Phang PENNY PHANG | Founder, Self Empower to discuss the challenges trainers face in real coaching relationships—when people, goals, stress, motivation and life don’t always fit neatly into the plan.

✨ SATURDAY, AUGUST 15 | 2:00–3:00 PM
Rethinking Weight Management: What the Science Really Says

I’m also honoured to be facilitating this multidisciplinary panel with Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng Dr. Kwadwo Kyeremanteng , Dr. Michael Kalchman and Dr. Tanisha Shekdar Dr. Tanisha, ND | Hormones & Weight Loss

We’re going beyond “eat less, move more” to explore the reality of weight management—including biology, metabolism, behaviour, lifestyle, environment, medical interventions and the stigma our clients often carry into our conversations with them.

If you’ve ever taken a PTS course with me, you’ve probably heard me say that your certification is the beginning—not the end—of becoming a great coach.

These are the rooms where we become better equipped to serve the people who trust us with their health.

So if you’re coming to canfitpro Global, put these two sessions in your schedule. Come say hi, bring your questions, and leave with something you can use with your clients on Monday. 💗
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07/26/2026

Prep for Ontario Provincial Championships on Sept 11th has begun!

Working on controlling squat descent and staying tight.

All kinds of presses.

Evil pauses 2” off the floor - where I need power for deadlifts.

This is my last comp in the M1 category!
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jason !

Photos from Beth Yarzab's post 07/12/2026

Rough start with my first squat. How we frame events can either empower or discourage, so I rallied then went back and nailed 2nd & 3rd attempts.

Big thanks to the spotters who helped me from SARNIA POWERLIFTING 🙏🙏🙏

Still chasing those yellow plates on bench.

Deadlift was finally connecting in the last weeks of prep. The goal was to put my dl bomb at Nationals behind me. I am very happy with today’s performance.

Squat:
95kg / 209lb 🔴🔴🔴 (scary fall - had to mentally rebound)

95kg / 209lb 🔴⚪️⚪️

100kg / 220lb ⚪️⚪️⚪️

Bench:
45kg / 100lb ⚪️⚪️⚪️

50kg / 110lb ⚪️⚪️⚪️

55kg / 120lb 🔴🔴🔴

Deadlift:
110kg / 242lb ⚪️⚪️⚪️

117.5kg / 259lb ⚪️⚪️⚪️

125kg / 276lb ⚪️⚪️⚪️

I won best M1 69kg (I was the only competitor in this category lol) and top Masters Female (across all weight classes and ages). 🏆

Thank you to my coach jason ! for your patience and perseverance in finding my optimal set-up and ex*****on of my lifts. And for helping me through a challenging life transition / period of high stress.

Thanks to Frances Manias, Iron Sisters™ | Frances MIron Sisters™ | Frances Maniasnces and team for putting together a great meet. I always wanted to participate amongst the amazing Iron Sisters™ | Frances MaIron Sisters™ | Frances Maniasfs (grateful for your energy Erin Smith ) and my sisterErin Smithng Salwa Qadir and safeeyah fSalwa Qadirport.safeeyahks to Patrick Brown and my girlsPatrick Brownho always cheer for me.

Next up, Provincials in September. Let’s see what I can do before I hit 50 and graduate to M2!
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Photos from Beth Yarzab's post 07/07/2026

Thank you Personal Training at GoodLife Fitness Stouffville for selecting me as the Client of the Month for June!

My coach jason ! nominated me after I overcame my deadlift challenges - during a month of significant life stress.

In March I bombed at Canadian Powerlifting Nationals when I didn’t have any successful deadlift attempts. In my 3rd attempt video you can see how I’m missing leg drive and the bar moved away from me. Very frustrating given that this 255lb attempt was less than my PR of 297lb.

Determined to improve my DL skills we worked on set up and drilling the wedge.

It got worse before it got better though. At the beginning of June I walked away with tears in my eyes when I couldn’t pull 185lb.

The last video shows how perseverance pays off when the improved set up finally connected. Last week I overcame my Nationals flop by deadlifting 255lb 🎉

Thank you Jason for your patience and willingness to try different techniques. I’m not the easiest to deal with when I’m huffy about a lift.

Next I’ll bring my upgraded DL to the platform at the Frances Manias, and Team Horseshoe Showdown this weekend!
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07/01/2026

For decades, canfitpro has been educating fitness professionals globally with certifications created by Canadians.

One of the things I’m most proud of is teaching the Personal Training Specialist certification.

I’m also proud to be part of the Canadian team that helped develop it.

Every course I teach reminds me that our country is stronger because of the incredible diversity of Canadians who choose this profession. 🇨🇦

Are you ready? Through the month of July save 25% off your certification package with Code: CERT25OFF
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Christen Harvey

06/06/2026

One lift at a time. One walk at a time. One workout at a time.

Building strength, improving health, and reducing the burden of chronic disease—one choice at a time.

Happy National Health & Fitness Day! 🇨🇦

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04/26/2026

Off season. 6 weeks since I competed at Nationals.

This block focused on skill building.

➡️Leg drive on bench press.

➡️Speed squats and deadlifts.

➡️Sumo deadlift (still long way to go on this one).

➡️Barbell overhead press.

Plus I started doing cardio 2x/week (even Hyrox classes!).

Looking forward to prepping for my next powerlifting meet in July!

Thank you .cyclepath for your patience in teaching these lifts and your care of my shoulder health. I’m feeling better and better!
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04/25/2026

Move 4 Kids was a huge success thanks to

❤️ Our Members

❤️ Our Instructors

❤️ Our Fitness Coaches & Trainers

❤️ Our Volunteers & Vendors

Thank you everyone for participating in Group Fitness Showcase new releases, sampling Luminate with , trying our Fitness Challenge Checklist, and donating to

This is a very special community!
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04/18/2026

Best 💪 Lift for Kids 💪 yet

➡️ 15 lifters (9 new to competition!)

➡️ $760 raised for

➡️ 11 trainers came to coach clients & cheer on the athletes

➡️ 60% of athletes were women

Big thanks to our volunteer spotters & loaders - Carl, Santo, Taylor. And to prize & swag bag sponsors + Jeremy at Tim Hortons

Congratulations to all our lifters. So many PRs today!
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