Jen is the head trainer at CrossFit Altitude and is responsible for most of the workouts, programming and day to day gym operations. Jen is a level 1 certified CrossFit Trainer as well as CrossFit Kids and Gymnastics certified.

She also holds an NCCP level 1 Certification in Olympic Weightlifting. She has over 4 years of CrossFit experience and a lifetime of athletic endeavours from competitive speed-skating, soccer and “timbersports”. Her most recent accomplishments in the sport of CrossFit include placing 23rd in the world in the 2011 CrossFit Games open (the oldest individual in the top 25!) and then helping her team make it to the World 2011 CrossFit Games in California.

“CrossFit changed my life in so many ways for the better- I want to share this with everyone and help them lead healthier, fuller happier lives through fitness”. Favorite WOD: Anything with overhead squats. Least favourite WOD: Anything longer than 20 minutes!

Joseph is a Sports Injury Therapist, Registered Massage Therapist, Active Release Provider, CrossFit Trainer Certified: Level 1 Instructor, Basic Barbell, Olympic Lifting, Nutrition, Movement & Mobility certified. Joseph came to the world of personal training and therapy via a formal education in theatre (BFA Theatre, York University; School of Physical Theatre Professional Performers Program), followed by over six years of daily martial arts training in Japan (1st degree black belt Aikido; 3rd degree black belt Aikijujutsu & Kenjutsu).

While pursuing his massage and sports injury training, Joseph enlisted with the Canadian Forces as a reservist with the Royal Hamilton Light Infantry. It was here that he was first exposed to CrossFit, which he has pursued with a passion ever since.

Joseph views pain as a gift, and injuries as an opportunity to improve form, technique and/or body alignment and composition. He blends hands-on, deep tissue massage therapy with movement education and rehabilitative exercise.

Joseph brings to his practice experience working with both his own injuries and those of high-level athletes of all varieties. Favorite WOD: Grace. Least Favorite WOD: Fran " I really really don't like Fran..."

Jay is a high school teacher with degrees in Kinesiology and Education from The University of Western Ontario. He is a level 1 certfied CrossFit Trainer as well as holding his certifications in Olympic Lifting, Gymnastics and CrossFit FootBall. Before CrossFit, Jay played football and ran the 400m (best of 48.9 seconds). Jay captained the Men's Track & Field Team at Western for 2 years and was a 2nd team All-Canadian with the men’s 4x400 relay team. He started CrossFit on his own in October of 2009 and trained alone for a year before coming to CF Altitude.

From humble beginnings of not qualifying through Ontario Sectionals of the CrossFit Games in 2010, Jay has made tremendous progress and is now recognized as one of the top CrossFit Athletes in Canada and is sponsored by 2POOD Perfomance Apparel. In 2011 he won the Ontario CrossFit Challenge and helped Team Crossfit Altitude secure a spot at the Crossfit Games in California. "Lead by example. Get strong. Be better than yesterday, not as good as tomorrow."

Favourite WOD: Diane

Lift: All Olympic Lifts

Least favourite WOD: Eva

B.PHED, CrossFit level 1, CrossFit Gymnastics Certificate, Can-fit- pro- FIS, PTS, NWS. Brit is a Specialized rescue technician, soon to be Firefighter. Her background athletically is in competitive figure skating following by recreational sports such as hockey, soccer, badminton, and extreme sports such as snowboarding, skateboarding, wakeboarding, water skiing and beer pong, seriously! She is a “True Northerner “ from Sudbury Ontario and prefers to do workouts outside, in trees, and in water. Famous for ridiculous remarks, swearing, and making faces only a mother could love. She likes to do CrossFit because it is just absolutely crazy, and I love to coach because I enjoy watching and enabling others improve their quality of life.

Anne Marie is a Level 1 Certified CrossFit Trainer, CrossFit Kids Certified and CrossFit Certified in Olympic Weightlifting . She is currently a Paramedic in Dufferin County. She graduated She is a certified First Aid and Heart and Stroke instructor as well. "Banana" has a diverse sports background and over the years has participated in fencing, skydiving, rock climbing, sailing, ballet, rowing, kick boxing, cheer leading and figure skating to name a few. In her High School days, she was a competitor in Track and Field and holds the OFSA record for the 100 & 200 YARD dash! yes...back then it was yards!!!!! 1972 – 1976. She also ran competitively with Striders Track Club in Etobicoke. Banana loves CrossFit because “it shows me what I cannot do...then I attempt to do it till I can.”Her goal for her clients is “to Never, Never, give up. Don't fool yourself that it will get easier, it won't. I will be there every step of the way for you. You tell me what you want and we will get there together and make it happen.”

Anne-Marie’s major CrossFit accomplishment came in 2011 when she finished 9th in the WORLD at the CrossFit Games in the MASTERS division (50 years and older). Anne Marie has yet to actually show us her birth certificate, we still think she is actually only 32 years old.

Alex is a Crossfit level 1 trainer and has been CrossFitting since the summer of 2009. His biggest accomplishment in CrossFit has been to participate in the 2011 CrossFit Games as part of Team Altitude. Alex’ sports background is mainly in the martial arts. He has been training in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) for more than 10 years and currently teaching BJJ at CrossFit Altitude. As a trainer, he hopes to help members of CrossFit Altitude reach their full athletic potential. His favourite WOD is “Grace”.

Tracey is a level 1certified Crossfit Trainer and Crossfit Endurance certified. She is yoga- fit certified and is also a certified Personal Trainer and Certified Fitness Instructor Specialist with Can-fit-pro. Before kids took over her life Tracey was an avid marathon runner and trail runner completing many races in Canada, the U.S and as far away as the sunny Bahama’s. Before finding CrossFit Tracey’s workouts were very cardio based, known in many of her classes as the cardio queen. She starting doing CrossFit workouts in 2007 and quickly discovered how challenging and rewarding CrossFit workouts can be. After seeing the results, and finally mastering kipping pull-ups, she was hooked. Tracey currently works as a personal trainer and still teaches fitness classes (can’t give up my spinning).

Favourite WOD: Blake, or any Metcon

Least Favourite WOD: so many to pick from, but I’ll give them all a try!

Lacey is a Certified CrossFit Level 1 Trainer, Can-Fit Pro Certified and a Level 1 Gymnastics Instructor. She currently graduated from Teachers College, and completed her Bachelor’s Degree at the University of Western Ontario. Lacey has been involved in many sports including gymnastics, track and field, soccer, basketball, volleyball, waterpolo and cheerleading.

Lacey was a competitive gymnast competing internationally at an elite level. After 15 years of gymnastics she focused her attention on Track and Field (100m hurdler, long/triple jumper) receiving five OFSAA medals throughout High School. From there she went on to compete for the University of Western Ontario finishing off as a pent-athlete. After discovering CrossFit in 2010 she immediately saw the gains, “CrossFit made me stronger, leaner, faster, and more powerful than ever before”, “I started to do things I did not think was possible”, “I had great coaches and crossfitters to learn and look up to”. Lacey was privileged to be part of the 2011 Altitude Team qualifying for the 2011 CrossFit Games. Since then she placed 2nd at the 2011 Element Challenge, 1st at the CrossFit Markham’s Charity Event, and 4th at the Best of the Best Primetime Throwdown. She hopes to share everything she has learned through coaching.

Favourite WOD: FRAN and Olympic Lifts

Least Favourite WOD: Trying to love/attack them all!

Chris has been a registered physiotherapist since 2000. He graduated from McMaster University with a Bachelor of Kinesiology (1998) and a Bachelor of Health Science (Physiotherapy) (2000). He has post-graduate training for lower back pain (Part A McKenzie) and for acupuncture (Level 1 AFCI).

Chris has practiced in a clinical setting for most of his 10 years dealing with a large variety of orthopedic injuries ranging from acute injuries to post-surgical rehabilitation to chronic/recurrent injuries. Chris utilizes hands-on treatment together with education and exercise prescription as part of the rehabilitation process. He believes strongly in active therapy in which patients/clients participate in setting goals and take responsibility for their part in the treatment process (i.e. completing prescribed exercises).

Chris has always been very active playing a variety of sports including baseball, volleyball, basketball and, more recently mountain biking. He also spent many years working out in a conventional gym setting before discovering a passion for CrossFit. He was part of the CrossFit Altitude team that went to California for the World CrossFit games in 2011. As a competitive CrossFitter he knows exactly what it takes to work through an injury and can help you recover, prevent and sustain your fitness regardless of what your issue is. Please see the Physiotherapy section for details on how to book an appointment with Chris.

Nik's experience in fitness originally came from martial arts and miltary training. Seeing others and being pushed to the absolute limit in a competitive and highly dangerous environment, he quickly recognized the flaws of conventional "meat-head" style of training. He wanted more for his clients, students and himself so he began to do some research.

After many courses and seminars he was introduced to the CrossFit training method. It turned out to be everything he was looking for and then some. He very quickly started making fitness gains, the likes of which he never thought possible. The broad and overall rounded fitness CrossFit produces as well as it's short, intense duration made CrossFit the most valuable training system he had ever seen. This is why he now trainss and competes in CrossFit exclusively.

He recommends it anyone who wants to dramatically improve their quality of life, make new friends, and get to the best shape of their lives!