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Dancing since age 3, she was the TV. star of a low-impact exercise show entitled, “the fitness people w/Sandy Irwin, which aired on C.B.C. for two seasons, 1998-2000.

Her credentials don’t stop here; Sandy has 27 years practical experience in the health and fitness arena.  Possibly the only certified personal trainer and group exercise instructor holding a bachelor’s degree in Applied Arts – Interior Design, from Ryerson University, where her thesis was on designing and running the ultimate mind/body wellness facility.In 1997, the year her first child was born, Sandy received the prestigious Group exercise Instructor of the year award from the Sports Clubs of Canada, where she has been a fitness consultant since 1988.

In 1991, becoming one of the 1st certified Personal Trainers in Toronto, Sandy also founded Hautebody, owner and president of a 4 tier company offering Personal Training, Group exercise Instruction, Home/Commercial Gym Design and customized/Designer workout wear.

From 1994-2002 Sandy honed her management skills at the Wellington Club as group Exercise Manager and Program Director.  She holds a certificate in Program Management from Can-fit Pro and Best Business practices from Mathies Associates.

In 2002 Sandy decided it was time for a change to the country for her and her family.  She made the move to Orangeville where she quickly was employed to manage the group exercise program at ACTS.  From a mere 5 classes per week, Sandy quickly increased that number well over 20.  She developed and trained a winning team of world class instructors that serviced the varying needs of all the members.

As 2002 came to an end, Sandy was propositioned to head up the entire fitness department as Fitness Director at ACTS, Athletic Centre for training though sports.  She took a non-existent department and grew it into over 13 certified and professional staff, increased membership by 200%, increased class size to capacity, implemented new programs including golf-fit, summer-fit challenge, pilates mat and spin classes. Sandy also designed Acts child minding facility and trainer/supervised and managed the morning club care.

As 2006 began, Sandy continually looking for challenges and personal growth, as master trainer and spin coach went from recreational training to dedicated athletic training and joined the team at healthy results, owned and operated by Richard Pady, world class triathlete. There she dedicated her time as master spinning coach and refined her personal training skills for special populations.

During the acquisition of H.R. Alder street to Access Fitness, Sandy became employed by the local 24 hour gym and continued to shine as one of one of their top instructors, teaching everything from Box circuit, step classes, muscle training, yoga, pilates and spin and focused as a specialty trainer for post rehab and accident injury claims.

Sandy is certified through and holds/has held memberships with, ACE, (Personal Trainer Specialist & Group Exercise Instructor) STFA, Standard fitness Appraiser, OASES, Ontario association of Sport and Exercise Sciences), Body Training Systems, (Bodypump certified), Can-fit pro (program director Specialist), GMP Fitness (exercise Development Specialist), Madd Dog Athletics (Certified spinning Instructor), The physical mind Institute (pilates Mat Certified), and Can-fit pro.

Sandy continues to educate herself, her staff and her clients with the latest fitness trends and research, her enthusiasm and inspirational personality characterize her unique teaching, mentoring and coaching style.

Sandy’s slogan and tagline, “Make everything you do sensational”, sums up her relentless optimism, joie d’vivre and lifestyle choices.

b.well, b.strong, b.fitt, b.you!!!! b. all u can b.