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Meet the Coaches
Why Us?
Our mission is to assist anyone and everyone no matter where you are in your fitness journey. We are here to assist you in reaching your full potential in and out of the gym that will transfer over to daily life activities. We pride ourselves with improving overall quality of movement!
Christina Gravelle: Owner, Personal Trainer, Manual Osteopathic Practitioner, Active Rehab Trainer (Physiotherapy)
Christina is the founder and owner of Gravel Fitness. She believes that the ultimate goal for exercise is to prepare the body for everyday activities (walking, bending, lifting, reaching, etc) without pain or discomfort. The workouts Christina provides will prepare you for the most important type of physical activity, the kind that challenges you for real-life, daily living activities.
Christina grew up as a former athlete where she became fascinated at what the human body is capable of. This led her to obtain an athletic scholarship to Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, graduating in honors with a degree in Physical Health and Education.
Back in Canada, she attended a post graduate degree in Exercise Science and Physiology. This then led her to become self employed as a business owner and found of Gravel Fitness, a personal training and active rehabilitation center that focuses on proper form, increased mobility and injury prevention.
Working with patients who had injuries led her to want a deeper understanding of the human body, then leading her into the field of Osteopathy. After an intensive 4 year program, she graduated from the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy.
Christina is a life long believer in consistency and progress. She will always promote positivity to her clients through physical and mental health, and will always be your number one cheerleader!
*Please note at this time Christina is no longer accepting new personal training clients*
Qualifications:
-BSc. Physical Education and Health at Old Dominion University
-Manual Osteopathic Practitioner (M.OMsc)
-Certificate in Exercise Science at Niagara College
-Physiotherapist Assistant (2021)
-Student Intern at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy
-Canfit Pro Certified
-CPR/AED and First Aid
-Barbell Rebab Certified
-Rowing Instructor Certified
-Mobile WOD Certified
-Training Females Level 1 Certified
John Holliday: Personal Trainer, Kinesiologist
John is a certified personal trainer and kinesiologist with expert knowledge. John's journey into fitness and health started back in high school where a friend introduced him to the gym atmosphere. John slowly began to feel and see the benefits of physical activity. It was in these early years that John sparked a passion to learn more about fitness and health.
John obtained his degree in Kinesiology at Brock University. To expand his knowledge, he further educated himself through post grad diplomas at Niagara College for Fitness & Health Promotion and Exercise Science. John is currently educating himself on the structure and function of the human body as a whole at the Canadian Academy of Osteopathy, graduating in Fall of 2025.
As a trainer, John ensures the most out of every training session. He wants you to feel pride in what you've accomplished, whether small or large, every step of the way!
Qualifications:
-BSc in Kinesiology at Brock University
-Diploma in Fitness and Health Promotion at Niagara College
-Certificate in Exercise Science at Niagara College
-Currently studying Osteopathy at CAO (graduate 2025)
-CPR and First Aid
Training Values
At Gravel Fitness, we focus on building the best training program for your individual goals/needs.
- Build a Strong Foundation- Technique is crucial when it comes to exercise. Without proper technique, you won't be able to build strength over time and your body will eventually break down. Laying a solid foundation early on will make your fitness journey a lot smoother.
- Train Injury Free- There are always ways to work around an injury. There will be no progress if you are in pain! We find different exercises or modifications to make sure you are pain free. All programs will include injury prevention exercises.
- Progressive Overload- This is how you build muscle, endurance and strength. It involves continuously placing more demand on your body to improve. There is value in repeating foundational movement patterns. Seeing and feeling yourself improve overtime is the greatest feeling.
- Trust the Process- This is a JOURNEY. Falling in love with the journey will likely make you be consistent. Learn to embrace the process and be ready and willing to show up every day to put in the work. Focus on being process driven, have big and small goals, make yourself accountable and show up each day to work.
