Meet the trainers

Shane Kokas:

“I didn’t grow up playing sports or have much of an athletic background. It was my mom’s own fitness success and her suggestion of perusing a career in fitness that lead me here. 

I was a kid picked last in gym and growing up I never felt like I was fit enough or strong enough. It was with each goal I achieved, I felt more and more certain of my capabilities. 

Since 2011 and over 12,000 personal trainings so far, I aim to help clients reach their goals and feel the same way. To show others who identify as not having strong athlete ability or maybe don’t feel like they’re “enough”… that they have actually been that all along.”

Certifications: 

• 2-Year Diploma in Personal Training with NAIT

• Certified Personal Trainer through Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology

• Subconscious Imprinting Practitioner with Empowered Healers Academy

• Certified Online Personal Trainer through Online Trainer Academy

• Corrective Exercise Specialist with NASM

• Nutrition Coach through Precision Nutrition

• CPR-Level C & AED

Curran Woods:

My name is Curran, and I am a graduate from the NAIT Personal Fitness Training Program. I have played hockey my whole life up to the AJHL level, and also have done track, football, basketball, and am slowly improving my golf game.

Throughout these years of my sporting career, I have always been passionate about training & becoming faster, stronger in the off season, leading me to always make the next step in sports, and even in life. My education has allowed me to help those make that next step, much like those who have helped me, who I am forever grateful for. I believe when you love who you are and how you look, that confidence will transfer into all aspects of life.

NAIT PFT Program
Exos Performance Specialist

Rob Appleton:

Kinesiologist | Empathetic | Professional | Family Man |

Client Success Advocate Since 2008, I’ve been dedicated to helping individuals in the greater Edmonton area achieve their health, fitness, and wellness goals. With a strong foundation in Kinesiology, I specialize in enhancing muscle strength, flexibility, cardiovascular conditioning, and nutrition.

Clients often describe me as empathetic, professional, and encouraging qualities that I strive to embody in my practice every day. My philosophy centers around the belief that each person has a unique life story, and my mission is to help you improve yours by reaching your personal goals, whether that’s qualifying for the Boston Marathon, playing with your grandchildren pain-free, or simply getting stronger and healthier.

In my practice, you’ll find a nonjudgmental environment where weaknesses can be transformed into strengths. I’ll be with you every step of the way, providing support and encouragement as you progress. What sets me apart from other personal trainers is my university education in Kinesiology. This background enables me to deeply understand the complexities of the human body, particularly in preventing injuries and developing training plans that focus on pain-free progress.

Beyond my professional achievements, including completing over 10 marathons and 40 half marathons, my greatest accomplishment remains being a devoted loving husband to my beautiful wife Kristin and a proud stepdad to my three amazing sons—Aidan, Zach, and Hudson.

Thank you for taking the time to learn about me. I look forward to helping you live a better, healthier life so please reach out.

Toby Zeigler:

My name is Toby Zeigler, as a professional athlete I have been involved with sports my entire life. It not only shaped the foundation of how I developed and who I am today, it shaped how I navigate through life's challenges on a day to day. A lot of my perspective and experience came from the lessons that I learned on that field.

This brought a mentality that I believe is invaluable to the game of life. I am passionate about bringing my knowledge and experience from this to my clients. I believe there is an inner athlete in everyone. I take pride in having the ability to bring that out in my clients in a way that allows them to be their best in and out of the weight room. Unleashing their inner athlete will not only help them be their best physical self, it will bring out their best self in all aspects.