Shannon Griffith
shannonfe@mts.net

PHILOSOPHY
I am responsible for my own health, happiness and status in this life. Making the most of everyday.

CLIENT BASE
As a wife, mother of two and co-owner of Fitness Edge for Women, my life gets a little hectic at times but I never forget to take time out for myself. Most of my clients are women who want to look good, feel great and live life to the fullest. I do however, work with with anyone who is willing to achieve optimal health and wellness. I have worked with elite athletes, body builders, marathon runners, golfers, prepared participants for the POPAT, and have also worked with youth and children. She specializes in integrating strength, flexibility, core training and cardiovascular training into a functional, dynamic and exciting experience.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS
Co-owner of Fitness Edge for Women 1994
Owner of Unique Physique Fitness 1989

Bachelor of Exercise and Sports Science (BESS U of M 1997)
CSEP Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
BENDER BALL Master Trainer
MFC Master Trainer
MFC Group Fitness, Resistance Trainer and Active Older Adult Leader 1989
Fitness Conference/Workshop Presenter and Lecturer
Twist Conditioning - Sport Strength Level 1
Soccer Coach - Level 1
Maureen Rae - Advanced Track Level 2 Yoga Instructor
Source Yoga Teacher - 200 hour level
Zumba Dance Instructor

Over 20 years of experience as a health and fitness professional and still loving every minute of it!

PERSONAL INTERESTS
. Spending time with her husband Ernest and their two children Skyler ('03) and Jemma ('05)
. MOST Fitness related physical activity
. yoga & meditation
. dancing
. golf, ringette and many other sports
. learning, traveling, reading, gardening, creating, building & fixing
. Cooking, Shopping, Going to the movies, hanging out with friends

One of Shannon's most enjoyable outdoor activities is golf. She competed nationally on the Manitoba Junior Golf Team. She has been an avid runner since 2006, completing a full marathon, a number of half marathons and 10km races. She is also the leader of the Fitness Edge Run 4 Fun Club and Team Captain of Run for the Cure.

FAVORITE QUOTES
"Strive not to be a success, but rather to be of value." Albert Einstein

"The mind is everything, what you think, you become." Gautama Buddha

"Our greatest glory is not in never falling, but in getting up everytime we do." Confuscius

"Our greatest griefs are those we cause ourselves." Sophocles

"Always forgive your enemies, nothing annoys them so much." Oscar Wilde...this is one of my favorite favorites!

"You are what you are by what you believe"
Oprah Winfrey

"Time is a precious, experience every moment with intention."
Shannon Griffith