Gregory Thaczuk – Owner/Coach
B.Sc. in Computer Science
NSCA – Certified Personal Trainer (NSCA-CPT)
NCCP Olympic Lifting Level 1
CrossFit Level 1
CrossFit Endurance
CrossFit Gymnastics
CrossFit Olympic Lifting
Functional Movement Screening (under Tim Takahashi)
lululemon Ambassador
Throughout my life I have played and coached various competitive sports including baseball, basketball, volleyball, hockey, badminton, soccer, and track & field. Twelve years ago, alpine climbing became my main passion. In 2005, I discovered CrossFit. The workouts I did gave me an extra gear and dramatically decreased my recovery time from long alpine climbs. Since then, my climbing has improved dramatically, and I credit CrossFit for enhancing my core strength, and resolving muscular imbalances and chronic injuries. The program has efficiently and effectively increased my preparedness for both endurance and high-intensity activities. Most importantly, CrossFit is super fun!
In the spring of 2010, I decided to open CrossFit Canmore. Since the gym opened it has attracted a strong contingent of committed CrossFitters training up to six days per week. It’s incredibly rewarding to watch members push themselves and strive toward their potential. My wife Kate followed the CrossFit Mom program when she became pregnant and since the birth of our daughter, Kate has been committed to a structured CrossFit program. The obvious benefits inspired me to start a “CrossFit Mums” program to encourage pregnant and postnatal woman to maintain and/or regain core strength and cardiovascular fitness.
As Alma would say, "Leading from the front"
Chad Lewis
CrossFit Level 1
Growing up in Edmonton I couldn’t wait to get out of the city and explore the
Rocky Mountains. After attending the College of the Rockies for Adventure Tourism I
quickly began looking for opportunities that would keep me active in the mountains. I
eventually settled in Canmore with my amazing wife Kendra and our dog Max, and am
thankful to call this place home. Staying active in the outdoors continues to be my
passion. I enjoy kayaking, back country skiing, mountain biking and rock climbing. When I’m not exploring the outdoors I stay busy running my own business as a Certified Arborist (I climb trees for a living).
I started doing CrossFit in 2010 at Greg’s garage, and I was quickly captivated by the improvements and results I was seeing. I instantly knew that this was something I could stick with. CrossFit has allowed me to perform better at my outdoor pursuits and has played a big part in an overall lifestyle change. Working out at the CrossFit Canmore gym is enjoyable and something I look forward to. There is a culture and a group of people there that push me to be better at what I do and are just fun to hang out with. I look forward to seeing you down at the gym one day!
Toby Harper
CrossFit Level 1
Toby has been doing CrossFit workouts for about a year and a half. He has previously taught for the National Outdoor Leadership School and recently completed the CrossFit Level 1 certification. Toby enjoys the camaraderie of the group workouts, and the measurable effect they have on fitness. His wife and two year old daughter Ida enjoy coming to CrossFit Canmore as well.
Clean & Jerk at 55 degrees celsius, Oman 2005
Scott Semple
CrossFit Level 1
I was introduced to Crossfit in 2004 and completed my Level 1 certification in 2005.
I originally started Crossfit in order to support training for alpine climbing. I found that Crossfit provided a good foundation of structural integrity and injury prevention. It quickly exposes weaknesses and forces you to confront them — exactly what every athlete needs. Especially when combined with long days in the mountains, Crossfit offered the missing piece of the fitness puzzle.
Want to join our team?
CrossFit Canmore would like to add additional CrossFit trainers to our crew. It would be great to have a female coach also (Around 70% of our membership is female).
Coaches: A coach must be flexible with teaching times and will have the opportunity to develop personal training clients.
Our ideal coach will possess the following certifications/qualities:
- An obvious passion not only for CrossFit itself, but also for teaching it.
- High level of proficiency and precision with ALL foundational CrossFit movements, and most of the more technical movements.
- Strong understanding of anatomy & physiology concepts, preferably formal education in a related field.
- Must have a strong eye for correction of movement faults
- Level 1 certified CrossFit coach
