About True Shapes Fitness
Meet your certified personal trainer, Ginel Stephenson!
Welcome fitness friends!
My name is Ginel. I am a mom of two fiery little redheads who love to keep physically active. Between my job and family, I’m always on the go here in Vernon, BC!
I have been active my whole life and grew up playing many different sports. From a young age, I have always been fascinated by movement and how the body works. Today, I always strive to apply the techniques I’ve learned through my dynamic fitness background to create and encourage inclusive fitness programs.
I earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Kinesiology in 2004. After graduating, I continued my career development as a certified personal trainer. I have worked in the fitness field through a variety of roles, honing my ability to connect with people and help them achieve their goals. And I am always eager to keep on learning and progressing! Over my career, I have obtained a number of fitness certifications including:
AFLCA - Fitness Theory
AFLCA - Strength Training
CSEP - Certified Personal Trainer
CSEP - Certified Exercise Physiologist
Level 1 CrossFit Trainer
In 2020 I joined the British Columbia Association of Kinesiologists and look forward to helping more clients cope with and overcome issues that require a Certified Kinesiologist.
I personally enjoy training for “off the beaten track” events including ultra-marathons. I was a member of an ultra-marathon team and ran the Sinister 7 a total of 7 times! I’ve also dabbled in some CrossFit competitions and olympic lifting.
When I’m not training, I love being outside with my family, going for walks and runs, and spending time in nature.
I believe that moving and challenging your body is the best way to keep it healthy and strong.
Client Base
Combining experience with education allows me to modify training programs to help individual fitness needs and achieve personalized health goals. I have worked with many different clients, which has given me the expertise to tailor training programs for an inclusive fitness experience.
Some clients I have worked with:
Military members
Members of the Edmonton Police Service
People with weight loss goals
People with goals for improving athletic performance
People who want to maintain a healthy lifestyle
Pregnancy fitness
People with developmental disabilities - Specialcise
People who are aging and want to maintain mobility and the ability to continue with activities of daily living
People coping with injuries and working with insurance to cover their rehab
PSOAS release and PSOAS dysfunction
People across ages, both men and women
Programs are completely tailored to you and your goals!
It’s important to find the right coach.
What Makes Ginel Unique? Ginel:
“is intuitive and intrigued by people’s uniqueness”
“works towards creating the organizational efficiency of the group”
“loves to learn new information”
“thrives on being productive and getting tasks completed”
“enjoys data and facts, and discovering patterns, concepts and theories”
“loves giving practical applications to her knowledge”
“loves finding a problem's root cause ”
