Kirsten Lojek
Kirsten resides in Calgary but is a Saskatchewan prairie girl at heart. Always active as a child, she spent her summers at Jackfish Lake with her parents and three younger brothers. She engaged in an array of water sports such as kayaking, water skiing, barefoot skiing and sailing. Her passion for athletics has always motivated her to try new sports and push her fitness to a higher level.
Kirsten is self-motivated and takes fitness seriously. She tried her first RIPPED! class in August 2007 and was captivated by the intense energy and enthusiasm of the invigorating work out. She quickly saw positive physical and mental results from the RIPPED! training and was ultimately able to boost her metabolism, build muscle endurance, and cardio vascular strength. Kirsten now runs longer, skips faster and is stronger because of RIPPED!. She plans to set new athletic goals in the future and continues to challenge herself on a regular basis.

Appears in: Get Extremely RIPPED! (Video 6), Get Extremely RIPPED! 1000 (Video 7), Get Extremely RIPPED! Body Rock (Video 8), Get Extremely RIPPED! Lean Machine (Video 9) ,Get Extremely RIPPED! Bootcamp (Video 10),Get Extremely RIPPED! Revved to the Max (Video 11),Get Extremely RIPPED! 1000 Hardcore (Video 12)

Krista Guichon
Krista Guichon has practiced physiotherapy for the 27 years has spent the last 23 years within the private practice setting. She has contributed greatly to the RIPPED! program with her expertise and input on safety and technique
Krista enjoys participating in outdoor recreational activities with her husband and three daughters. Krista has made a commitment to staying active and loves hiking and mountain biking in the summer and skiing or snowboarding in the winter. The RIPPED! program has helped her keep her physical fitness at a very high level so she can successfully continue to enjoy her pursuits. Krista's calm and professional demeanor have brought her a great deal of respect from everyone involved in the RIPPED! videos.

Appears in: Get RIPPED! (Video 1), Get RIPPED! Slim and Lean (Video 2)

Laurie Fownes
Laurie balances her love for athletics and her passion for public health by working full time as a Program Consultant for the Public Health Agency of Canada and part time as a group exercise instructor.
Laurie completed a Master of Science (MSc - 2006, University of Calgary), a Bachelor of Social Work (BSW - 1999, University of Calgary), and Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification (AFLCA - 2005, 2007, 2009, Provincial Fitness Unit, AB). Laurie believes that health is multidimensional and transcends physical health to include other components including mental, spiritual, and emotional. Laurie’s goal is to promote health through a strengths based approach - continually seeking ways to engage and empower diverse participants and communities in their health and fitness journeys.
Laurie currently instructs three-four RIPPED! classes per week along with volunteering at the Calgary YWCA. In addition to her AFLCA certification, Laurie seeks out new fitness training opportunities to expand her knowledge of the ever-evolving health and wellness industry. As a RIPPED! Instructor, Laurie is motivated every class by the commitment and dedication of participants who are challenging themselves in new directions. The structured of the RIPPED! Program provides participants with education and training to learn about safe biomechanics, functional movements, challenging exercises, balanced nutrition, and support.
Laurie’s lifelong journey and commitment to health is fuelled by more than physical strength gains. One of the greatest accomplishments gained since participating in her first RIPPED! class (March, 2004) is Laurie’s freedom to take more "risks." This means trying (and often failing at) new activities - outside of the comfort zone. With each mistake comes the opportunity to grow. The benefits of "risk-taking" far outweigh the consequences of failure. For example, Laurie has expanded her athletic and educational pursuits to include mountaineering activities (such as scrambling, rock climbing, glacier travel); participating in and instructing a greater variety of group exercise classes; and tackling a broader range of health issues (through a health promotion approach).

Guarantee: if you cannot locate Laurie at work or in the gym, she will be out exploring the next mountain peak (while in the company of great friends, family, and her dog Kinta). Which challenge (or peak) is next?

Appears in:Get RIPPED! (Video 1), Get RIPPED! Slim and Lean (Video 2), Get RIPPED! to the Core (Video 3), Get RIPPED! 1000 (Video 4), Get Extremely RIPPED! (Video 6), Get Extremely RIPPED! 1000 (Video 7), Get Extremely RIPPED! Body Rock (Video 8), Get Extremely RIPPED! Lean Machine (Video 9),Get Extremely RIPPED! Bootcamp (Video 10),Get Extremely RIPPED! Revved to the Max (Video 11),Get Extremely RIPPED! 1000 Hardcore (Video 12)