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About Me

I’m Martin—a certified personal trainer with a degree in psychology and over 15 years of experience helping people build strength from the inside out. My approach blends traditional strength training with ancient and modern movement systems like Animal Flow, Steel Mace Flow, and Qigong to support both physical resilience and mental well-being. I’ve worked with a wide range of clients—from beginners just getting started to experienced athletes looking for a new edge. What they all have in common is a desire to move better, feel stronger, and create lasting change. Training with me isn’t about punishing workouts or short-term fixes. It’s about building a solid foundation—physically, mentally, and emotionally—so you can live with more strength, freedom, and confidence.

credentials

  • B.A Psychology
  • Diploma in Personal Training
  • A.C.E Certified Personal Trainer
  • Sports & Fitness Nutrition Specialist
  • Functional Movement Screen (FMS) L1 & L2
  • Selective Functional Movement Assessment (SFMA) L1
  • Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
  • Functional Breathing Screening
  • Certified Breathwork Facilitator
  • Certified Animal Flow Instructor L2
  • Certified Spinning® Instructor L2
  • Certified Dutch Flow Academy Master Mace Instructor L2
  • 2nd degree Black Belt in Shotokan Karate
  • Black Belt in Kick Boxing
  • WKC World Champion
  • Qigong Instructor
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3771 Broadway Ave
Smithers, BC 

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(250) 877-0739

martin@groundupfitness.ca

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