1. ALLISON ADAMS
214 Briarhill Dr., Mississauga, Ontario L5G 2N2
C:905-464-6544/allycat@rogers.com
Professional Summary
Personal Trainer and group fitness instructor. Considerable knowledge in program design,
proper form, core assessment, low back and shoulder injuries. Looking for a position that
will allow me to work with older clientele, and implement knowledge gained while working
with a doctor of sports medicine.
Core Qualifications
 Client-focused * Proficient in periodization
 Excellent in program design * Focused on injury prevention
 Work well with older clients * CPR and First Aid Certified
Experience
Aqua Fit Instructor
Ontario Racquet Club 09/2015 to Present
City of Mississauga
Responsible for designing and leading fun, and effective classes which incorporate all levels
of fitness; flexibility, cardiorespiratory, and muscle conditioning in both shallow and deep
water.
Fitness Instructor 09/2014 to Present
Mississauga Seniors’ Centre
City of Mississauga
Group fitness instructor of seniors’ stretch and strength, and weight lifting classes.
Responsible for designing programs that will meet the majority of participants needs while
being mindful of their limitations and injuries that are common among older adults.
Instructor for Tap and Clap Cardio, a chair based program designed to gently elevate the
heart rate, improve range of motion and encourage participation. Fitness instructor of
Total Body Toning, Tabata, and Boot Camp classes for the general population.

2. Personal Trainer 12/2011 to 08/2015
One Health Clubs
Responsible for designing safe and effective cardio and resistance programs for clients of
various ages and abilities. Consult with clients’ physiotherapists and physicians to ensure
programs meet their specific needs. Encourage clients to maintain an active and healthy
lifestyle. Attend weekly seminars with a doctor of sports medicine to discuss program
design, injury prevention and rehabilitation, form, and anatomy.
Personal Trainer 09/2009 to Present
Over 40 Fitness
In home personal training. Conduct thorough fitness assessments, design client specific
programs, and provide encouragement to continue exercising.
Reporter/Anchor 09/1994 to 05/2004
Global Television Toronto
General assignment reporter for local newscast. Produced nightly news reports ranging
from crime to politics. Produced and anchored Ontario’s top rated health segment; “Health
Matters”.
Reporter/Anchor 09/1991 to 08/2004
MCTV Sudbury
Weekend news anchor for local newscast. Reporter for nightly news. Recipient of two
awards for investigative reporting.
Education
Fitness Instructor Specialist 2015
Canfit Toronto, Ontario
WaterArt Instructor 2015
WaterArt Toronto, Ontario
Personal Training Specialist 2008
Canfit Mississauga, Ontario
Older Adult Specialist 2011
Canfit Mississauga, Ontario
Core Assessment 2011
PaulChek Institute Mississauga, Ontario
StrengthTraining and Anatomy 2014
Human Kinetics Mississauga, Ontario
Journalism 1990
Northern Alberta Institute of Technology Edmonton, Alberta