Every year there comes a moment when months of planning become memories in the making.
At the beginning of this year, I chose three words to guide me: Energy. Growth. Becoming More. Those words feel especially meaningful this month because August is when our canfitpro community comes together to celebrate how far we have come, what we are learning, and who we are becoming.
canfitpro has been part of my life, my purpose, and my career for 33 years, and I could not be more proud or grateful to share how deeply it has shaped me, our community, and the fitness industry in Canada.
Throughout the year, I’ve shared how those words have challenged me to think bigger, embrace change, seek new opportunities, and continue growing as a leader, educator, wife, friend, and lifelong learner.
As August arrives, I realize something important.
Growth deserves to be celebrated.
Not because we’ve reached the finish line, but because every step, every lesson, every challenge, and every victory has shaped who we are becoming. That’s why August has always been one of my favourite months of the year.
It truly is the MO’st celebratory time of the year.
For me, August means welcoming thousands of passionate fitness, health, and wellness professionals to canfitpro Global, people who have dedicated their lives to helping others become healthier, stronger, more confident and more successful.
It is a celebration of leadership, innovation, education, community, and the incredible people who continue to elevate our profession every single day.
Celebrating Leadership
This year, I am especially excited to introduce something brand new at canfitpro Global: the Business, Innovation & Leadership Summit. Designed specifically for club and studio owners, operators, entrepreneurs, business leaders, managers, and those aspiring to lead, this business summit recognizes that our industry is evolving faster than ever.
Great businesses require more than exceptional fitness professionals. They require visionary leadership, innovative thinking, courageous decision-making, and a willingness to embrace change.
Throughout the business summit, attendees will learn from some of the brightest minds in business, technology, and leadership while discovering practical strategies to help their organizations and teams thrive. I truly believe this new experience will become an important addition to canfitpro Global for years to come.
Celebrating Conversations That Matter
One of the greatest privileges I have each year is facilitating conversations that inspire people to think differently.
This year, I will have the honour of moderating two very special sessions.
UNITE The Leaders: A Global Fireside will bring together respected business operators and industry leaders from around the world to discuss the future of fitness, technology, innovation, and leadership. These leaders are helping shape the direction of our industry, and I look forward to exploring the ideas and insights that will inspire the next generation of fitness businesses.
I am also excited to moderate UNITE Her: The Power Within Us, one of the most popular and highly anticipated sessions at canfitpro Global each year. This year’s women’s panel will focus on self-leadership, bringing together inspiring women leaders to share their personal journeys, lessons learned, and the power of leading from within while lifting others as they rise.
These conversations are always authentic, inspiring, and filled with wisdom that extends far beyond business.
In addition to these leadership conversations, I will be presenting several sessions throughout the main conference, sharing insights from my own leadership journey, the future of our profession, and one of my greatest passions, which is teaching group fitness and NEWBODY: Move For Life.
Celebrating Learning and Inspiration
One of the things I love most about canfitpro Global is that I get to be a student, too.
Even after decades in this industry, I continue to learn something new every year, and that is one of the greatest gifts of surrounding yourself with extraordinary people. I am especially excited to hear our keynote speaker, Jessica Janzen, whose inspiring story of resilience, purpose, and leadership reminds us that our greatest challenges can become opportunities to create meaningful change.
I am also looking forward to hearing from Mitchell Hooper, the strongest man in the world! Mitchell’s story and journey into the Strong Man sport are remarkable, and he is pumped to share his insights on performance, discipline, mindset, and what it takes to reach our full potential.
Both Jessica’s and Mitchell’s stories remind us that growth happens when we challenge ourselves to think bigger, learn more, and become more.
Celebrating a Movement That Changed Fitness Forever
This year, we also celebrate an incredible milestone: the 30th Anniversary of Indoor Cycling.
Thirty years ago, few could have imagined that a room full of stationary bikes would transform the fitness industry. What began as an innovative training concept became a global movement built on powerful music, purposeful coaching, shared energy, and unforgettable experiences. This celebration is especially personal for me. I had the privilege of becoming GoodLife Fitness’ very first indoor cycling instructor and helping introduce Keiser Indoor Cycling across Canada as part of the original Keiser Pacing Training Team. This year, we are honoured to welcome back to Canada two incredible global educators and trainers, Krista Popowych, Keiser’s Global Education Director and Trainer, and internationally acclaimed fitness educator Paco Gonzalez. Together, Krista and Paco have helped shape the evolution of indoor cycling through their education, mentorship, master classes, and passion for instructor development. They have trained thousands of instructors, inspired clubs and studios around the world, and helped build a community where riders experience more than a workout; they experience connection, confidence, and the joy of moving together.
On this month’s episode of A MO’ment with MO, Krista and I take a journey back 30 years to celebrate “The Ride That Changed Fitness.” This episode will no doubt have you spinning.
We reflect on the early days of indoor cycling, the evolution of the format, the coaches and instructors who brought it to life, and why this incredible movement continues to thrive today. Because indoor cycling was never just about riding a bike.
It was about community.
It was about connection.
It was about creating experiences that helped people believe they were capable of more.
The celebration continues at canfitpro Global with the 30th Anniversary Keiser Ride, a special event bringing together fitness professionals, enthusiasts, and riders from every generation to celebrate the movement that changed fitness forever. If you are interested in joining this anniversary ride and experiencing a 150-person indoor cycle celebration, click on the link here for more information on purchasing your tradeshow pass for only $10.00.
https://www.canfitpro.com/events2026/global-trade-show/
Celebrate all that fitness has to offer at the canfitpro Global Trade Show and Expo! For only $10.00, you can experience hands-on learning, inspiring education, participate in live demonstrations and the latest workouts, and have full access to the brands, experts, and innovations shaping the future of health and fitness. From discovering new products to watching exciting competitions, every experience is designed to energize, inspire, and motivate you to MO’ve more!
Celebrating What’s Next
As I look ahead to everything this August will bring, from thought-provoking conversations and world-class education to unforgettable workouts, meaningful reunions, and milestone celebrations, I realize that what excites me most isn’t just the schedule.
- It’s the people.
- The leaders who are willing to share their wisdom.
- The entrepreneurs who are bold enough to innovate.
- The educators who continue to inspire.
- The instructors who change lives one class at a time.
- The friendships that have lasted decades.
- And the thousands of professionals who wake up every day believing movement has the power to transform lives.
This year, we celebrate remarkable milestones, but beyond every session, keynote, workout, and celebration lies something even more meaningful.
A chance to become more by reconnecting to your purpose and your passion.
A chance to become more connected by reconnecting to your industry and your peers.
A chance to be more courageous by learning and becoming an expert in a new area of health, fitness, business and leadership.
A chance to be more curious.
A chance to be more inspired and inspiring.
A chance to be more committed to making a difference.
I have come to realize this year that life isn’t measured by the years we spend in our profession. It’s measured by the MO’ments we create, the lives we influence, and the legacy we leave through the people we inspire.
So this August, let’s celebrate the MO’ments that have shaped us, honour the people who have lifted us, and create new MO’ments that will inspire generations to come.
Together, we continue Becoming More.
So, this August, bring your energy, open yourself to growth, and choose one way to become more: learn something new, connect with someone who inspires you, celebrate how far you’ve come, and let canfitpro Global remind you why we MO’ve , for ourselves, for each other, and for the future of fitness.
