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Emma McDonell

Personal Trainer

As a personal trainer, Emma adopts a holistic approach to health and fitness. Combining her education in kinesiology, experience training individuals and small groups, and expertise in nutrition coaching, Emma’s training ensures her programs are custom and allow clients to achieve sustainable results. To Emma, “movement is medicine”, and her favourite part about working in her profession is seeing how her role positively impacts the overall health of an individual.  

When she’s not training, Emma enjoys playing tennis, hiking, board games with friends and family, and reading. She loves spending time playing with her younger brother and lounging with her 2 cats. 

Industry Since

2022

Achievements

  • Completing a half marathon
  • Hiking the Inca Trail to Machu Picchu

Areas of Expertise

  • Functional Training
  • Strength + Conditioning
  • Running

Education + Certifications

  • BA Honours, Kinesiology and Exercise Science, Western University
  • NASM Certified Personal Trainer
  • CPR-AED Certification

Body + Soul Fitness Institute Certifications

  • Level 1 Mobility Training Certification

Testimonials

“I've been training with Emma here for the past few months and she's wonderful. She spent time helping me create goals for myself and I'm already seeing a lot of progress towards reaching those goals. She's very knowledgeable and does a great job of explaining why we're doing certain exercises and how to do them correctly and safely. I also love the gym as a whole. Everyone is nice and the culture and atmosphere of the gym is very welcoming for all fitness levels.”
Jason Galloway
“I highly recommend Trainer Emma M. at Body + Soul Fitness. She is very knowledgeable and has been methodical in designing a realistic plan that allows me to achieve my fitness and overall health goals. She is also very personable and friendly, which makes the training sessions fun and enjoyable."
Kenneth Mui