Karina Spencer-Yap

PTS CanFitPro Group Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer

Karina has decades of experience in the health industry, including work with a variety of athletes from recreational to competitive. She is certified in Post-Rehab Training, and is skilled at assessment and maintenance of proper body alignment for injury-free and effective training results. She has certifications in Personal Training, Group Fitness Instruction, Spinning, Stretching and Therapy Ball training. Her athletic background includes Gymnastics (Level 2 Certified Coach), weight-training, rowing and dance.

Karina has done it all in the fitness industry, including managing the fitness programs for Speed Unlimited for over 15 years. She’s mostly passionate about helping people move and feel better. She brings together fitness, lifestyle and nutrition components to help people of all levels attain their goals.

Karina is available to do a Fitness Assessment with you, or an Initial Consultation if you would like to discuss your personal goals.

Q & A with Trainer Karina:

How did you first become interested in fitness?

I first became interested in fitness because after 15 years as a gymnastics coach it was an easy transition from teaching children to adults.  Back in the early 80's fitness was aerobics classes.  The 20 minute workout was on tv at lunch time and the workouts were dancey and were choregraphed to music so it was right up my alley.

What is your favourite part about teaching fitness classes or training clients?

My favourite part of teaching or training is seeing someone grow their knowledge and confidence in a class or in the gym. To go from almost hating or dreading the workouts to looking forward to them with joy.

What is your favourite exercise?

I don't have a favourite exercise but my favourite workout is lifting weights. I particularly love training my triceps

Who is your most common training client? 

My most common training client has evolved over the years.  I love training varsity athletes but right now the majority of my clients are 40-70 years old who want to look and move better.  Moving easily and pain free in your everyday life is a huge driving force  for those seeking out a trainer to guide them

If you had to pick one song to motivate you during a workout, what would it be? 

I don't have a favourite song right now but I love dance music that has an energetic beat 130-150 bpms to pump up my energy.  Latin music always makes me want to move