Area Fitness - Gym in Toronto, ON.

Connie Cornelius - Owner, Personal Trainer, and Indoor Cycling Instructor

Connie possesses a wealth of knowledge in fitness, health and nutrition. She has worked as a personal trainer in Toronto and Los Angeles for more than 15 years. She started her career when she won the Miss Toronto Bodybuilding competition in 1989. She is a black belt in Karate and graduated with honors in Holistic Nutrition from the School of Holistic Nutrition in Toronto. She is a woman of many talents, and is now putting her entrepreneurial skills and passion to work as owner of Area Fitness, while continuing to do what she likes best: to share her passion for fitness and nutrition with clients.

Teaching has always been my passion I've always wanted to become an academic teacher and I happened to revolved around fitness jobs. Working for the big corporate gyms for most of my adolescent years and advancing into higher positions in those types of gyms didn't feel rewarding. I wanted to find a gym that’s the perfect blend of honesty, comfort, and professionalism. Which is all found at Area Fitness.

Lara Ceroni - Indoor Cycling Instructor

I have had a love of sport and fitness from a very early age. Whether it was getting involved in downhill ski racing when I was growing up, or going to 6am step classes with my mom. The pursuit of healthy living has taken on many manifestations for me: Adventure racing, duathlon and trialthon where I have competed in the 1/2 Ironman distances and loved every painful step! Indoor Cycling is what brought me here: My twin sister was a spin instructor much earlier than me and when I would go to her classes, I would think: I can do this! So, 10 years ago I went through the process and have been teaching spin ever since. Not only do I love the physical challenges indoor cycling brings, but I am so motivated to teach people to push themselves out of their comfort zones; because, if you never bring yourself to that point, how will you ever know just how far you can go? I am so inspired by the people who come to my classes: they work hard and reap all of the amazing benefits the class brings. Beyond the physical, indoor cycling is about building your mental strength and that skill is one that is transferable to so many different areas of your life. Being fit is just as much about the mind, as it is about the body.

Esien Anwan - Personal Trainer

Fitness and wellness are an integral part of his life. He takes his experience of competing in Track & Field, studying Human Kinetics and playing football at University, and applies that experience to his clients to help them achieve their fitness goals. Esien has experience training athletes getting ready for competition to people looking to improve their personal level of fitness and body composition.

Kenny Barton - Personal Trainer

My love for fitness stems from my childhood where I participated in a number sports. Entering my final year of university where I'm study humanities I plan on furthering my fitness education in sport specific areas.

Jayme Gianola -Yoga Instructor

A student of yoga for over 14 years, Jayme is a certified yoga teacher with 5 years (2200 hours) of teaching experience. Jayme welcomes both beginner and advanced students in her Hatha Yoga classes and believes that flexibility is not a prerequisite for yoga. Her classes focus on breath, alignment and anatomy. Students are offered modifications for each pose which help build strength, develop flexibility and discover body-awareness.

Brooke Morgan - Indoor Cycling Instructor

Brooke has been indoor cycling for over seven years and loves creating challenging and modivating classes that inspire and push people to their limits. Her love of fitness and good music lead her to complete her certification this year and since then has been working all over the city and lovin' every minute of it. After living in New York for three years she is happy to be back in Toronto pursuing her acting career and using the term 'eh?' without getting harassed by all her American friends!

Lawrence Hughes - Indoor Cycling Instructor

Lawrence is a newcomer to indoor cycling having just taken his certification in August of 2009. His passion and enthusiasm are demonstrated during his high energy classes that offer just the right amount of technical guidance and advice…great for both the beginner and the experienced rider looking to improve their overall cardiovascular health! Join him on Tuesday and Thursday at 5:30 PM.

Amanda Wolfson - Personal Trainer and Indoor Cycling Instructor

I love to teach indoor cycling classes, using music, motivation and a huge dose of enthusiasm. Indoor Cycling is not only a great form of cardio; it strengthens your muscles, tones and gives you a great sense of wellbeing. The whole world looks better when we’re on our bikes! Watching my participants become stronger, more confident, leading healthier more vibrant lives is hugely rewarding and a joy to behold. I am an in-house personal trainer at Area, Connie has been a continuous role model and I hope I inspire her as much as she inspires me. The team is wonderful at the club, we are all passionate about creating a positive energy and healthier environment - come join us.

Scott Kinnear - Indoor Cycling Instructor

Scott combines two of his passions (cycling and music) to create an indoor riding experience that will help you achieve, what he likes to call, Bike-Phoria. Over 10 years of indoor and outdoor cycling and rock climbing has taught him how to make the body’s muscles work together harmoniously. He will transform you into an efficient and powerful cyclist, push your limits physically and mentally, and leave you wanting more. If like to sweat you will love his class. Scott’s number one tip: Hills hurt and there’s no way around them so you might as well practice. He teaches based on PRE (Perceived Rate of Exertion) so cyclists of all experience levels can participate.

Lynsey Walker - Nutritional Specialist

Linsey has a passion for food. She holds a BSc. Hons in Biological Sciences and an MSc. in Human Health & Nutritional Sciences from the University of Guelph. She is the author of the Food for Thought Section of Taste Ontario. She loves cooking and going to the gym.