Who We Are
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Darren - Trainer & Nutritionist
Darren - Trainer & Nutritionist
Hi, my name is Darren. My 20+ years of training and coaching experience have consisted of owning a fitness facility in BC, being head coach and an acrobat for Cirque du Soleil, a national gymnastics team member, and having extensive fitness and nutrition certifications, along with an M.B.A.
My love for fitness has developed into a passi
Hi, my name is Darren. My 20+ years of training and coaching experience have consisted of owning a fitness facility in BC, being head coach and an acrobat for Cirque du Soleil, a national gymnastics team member, and having extensive fitness and nutrition certifications, along with an M.B.A.
My love for fitness has developed into a passion for helping others reach their health potential through personal training and nutrition coaching.
My unique journey to the health and fitness arena began on stage with Cirque du Soleil. I have travelled the world over throughout my 20-year career as a performer and eventually as head coach.
Before Cirque, I was a 7-time Canadian national gymnastics team member, competing at 2 world championships and the Pan Am Games, among many other prestigious events.
My wife, Desiree Day, and I have been so lucky for the opportunity to change people's lives through our private home training studio.
Aside from my vast coaching experience, I also have an MBA, am a certified nutritionist, and hold numerous fitness certifications.
My ultimate goal is to share my wealth of knowledge to help others implement and sustain positive lifestyle changes.
Desiree - Personal Trainer
Darren - Trainer & Nutritionist
Hi, I'm Des. I am a certified personal trainer and a former elite gymnast. My love for fitness started at a very young age but after a career ending injury I really struggled with my weight and overall health. It took me nearly 20 years of trial and error to achieve a healthy and sustainable lifestyle that I love. It was a frustrating
Hi, I'm Des. I am a certified personal trainer and a former elite gymnast. My love for fitness started at a very young age but after a career ending injury I really struggled with my weight and overall health. It took me nearly 20 years of trial and error to achieve a healthy and sustainable lifestyle that I love. It was a frustrating process of doing all the wrong things (yo-yo dieting, cleanses, the latest fitness trends, 'superfoods', diet pills - you name it, I've tried it!). But when I finally got it right, I knew I had to help others with their health journey.
After seven years of working in the corporate world as an HR Advisor, our family decided to move from BC to Ontario and I opened a personal training studio out of our garage and have never looked back! My husband, Darren Bersuk, and I are both now training clients full-time from our fully equipped studio, as well as offering online training and nutrition coaching for remote clients.
I have a passion for weightlifting and Darren loves to geek out over nutrition science. We are also the proud parents of a very active seven year-old girl named Dylan.
If you struggle like I did, or you just want to take your health and fitness journey to the next level, we would love to hear from you.
Darren's New Book - Published!
Darren's New Book - Published!
Get Off Your Ass is the kick in the behind necessary for anyone who is finally ready to prioritize their health and happiness. Darren Bersuk walks you through the fundamentals required to implement healthy yet delicious eating habits, and how to progressively move your body as part of your daily routine. Based on the latest science but w
Get Off Your Ass is the kick in the behind necessary for anyone who is finally ready to prioritize their health and happiness. Darren Bersuk walks you through the fundamentals required to implement healthy yet delicious eating habits, and how to progressively move your body as part of your daily routine. Based on the latest science but written in easy-to-understand terms, the book simplifies complex issues and shows you how to best apply them to your new lifestyle. The very first step is the hardest: to get off your ass and begin.
If you're eager to finally lose the belly fat and turn back the clock, or are simply sick and tired of being sick and tired, Get Off Your Ass is your ideal launching pad. It will take you week by week through the pivotal first three months toward a healthier, stronger and more self-assured you, providing the tools to confidently continue your newfound vitality.
"I turned 60 this year, I have lost over 50 lbs and deadlift over 200 lbs. I feel the best I have ever felt in my life thanks to Darren at Bodies by Bersuk"
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