Melissa
— Performance Coach
Performance Coach
Melissa Lowe
FROM: Edmonton, Alberta
EDUCATION: Bachelor of Kinesiology from the University of Alberta, Professional Kinesiologist (AKA), Performance Coach specializing in Sport Performance, Hockey Strength and Conditioning Coach, retired Canadian Bobsleigh athlete.
CERTIFICATIONS: ELDOA L1 Certified, ViPR Pro Coach, DTS Certified Conditioning Coach, 4Q Cross-Training Specialist (IOM), Recovery Specialist (IOM), Metabolic Conditioning Specialist (IOM)
EXPERIENCE: Growing up in a hockey family, I was lucky enough to be exposed to professional sport from a young age. This environment is what fuelled my passion for fitness and sports performance. I have worked with a wide variety of hockey athletes, from youth camps, high school academies and junior hockey to some of the best players in the NHL. Building strength and speed is a passion and specialty of mine. While my background might lean heavily to Sports Performance, my scope of practice isn’t limited to just athletes. Whether it’s maintaining the power of your golf swing into your 60s or wanting to maintain your fitness during pregnancy, if you have a training or fitness goal, I want to work with you.
TRAINING PHILOSOPHY: “If it doesn’t challenge, it doesn’t change you.” I (and most of my clients) would describe myself as a hard ass. I am not for the faint of heart, so if you are training with me expect to work hard. It is my job to challenge and push you past the barriers and limits you placed on yourself and help you reach your true potential. I bring the same tenacity and determination from my sporting career to my clients’ training to help them achieve their goals.
FAVOURITE POST WORKOUT MEAL: Salted caramel protein bar and Icelandic yogurt with almond butter
OTHER HOBBIES: Spending time with my family, playing with my nephew (who I will probably talk about too much) and watching hockey.
— You’ve got your personal goals. Our goal is helping you achieve them.