John Bouwman

John is certified with CanFitPro as a Personal Trainer Specialist, AFLCA Resistance trainer. Medical Exercise Specialist, Sport Movement Specialist and Level 1 AGATSU Kettlebell instructor.

John and his wife Barb, owners of “JohnnyB Fitt”, provide Personal Training, Medical Exercise Protocol programs, Motivational speeches, Boot camp, and Fitness consultations within Fort Saskatchewan, Gibbons, Redwater, Sherwood Park and Edmonton. For the past 4 years John and Barb have been competing and taking teams into the Canadian Death race in Grand Cache Alberta. In 2009 Team JohnnyB Fitt entered 9 teams in what has been deemed “Canada’s toughest extreme race. Following along with the theme of extreme racing Team JohnnyB Fitt has also entered in the “Sinister7” in Crowsnest Pass as well as the 5 peaks race series.

Married for over 15 years and residents of the Fort since 1997 John and Barb opened “JohnnyB Fitt” in Sept of 2005. John served over 23 years with the Canadian Forces before making his career change, following his dream of owning his own company as a personal trainer in Fort Saskatchewan. Switching careers was a natural progression for John, having taught, competed and coached in numerous military events and courses.

Consistently achieving excellent results in all physical challenges, John was sought out by many within the military community to teach them to excel. Taking the next step and becoming certified was a logical move for John and was soon followed by employment at World Health Club. While there, John entered a “Summer Meltdown” competition with one of his clients and easily won that competition allowing his client to enjoy the benefits of his experience not to mention an all expenses paid vacation to Mexico.

John was in high demand but saw the light and realized that an opportunity existed here in Fort Saskatchewan.

“JohnnyB Fitt” started seeing clients in 2005 and has steadily increased services over the years. Boot Camp was introduced to Fort Saskatchewan in spring 2006 and continues non-stop throughout the year. To date hundreds of local and nearby community residents have gone through JohnnyB Fitt boot camp.

Continuing to expand, "JohnnyB Fitt" has now started to instruct at nearby schools, provide motivational speeches and instruct hockey teams and elite level athletes. Involved with the community, John has provided a free Boot Camp to the Boys and Girl club, organized the First “Family Triathlon” and was the Chairman for the 2007 Seniors Games Cycling event.

A self professed adrenalin junkie, John lives life to the fullest, be it scuba diving, skydiving, riding his motorcycle or competing in extreme races. John practises what he teaches and does not want to let life slip by.