About OLSC

Mary-Ann's ambition for fitness sparked at the age 11 when she started competitive dancing. In order to maintain a high level of performance in the competition field for over 13 years, Mary-Ann's health & fitness was one of her main priorities and favorite hobbies. She believes that investing in ones health should be a priority and is driven to help others achieving the same goal. With a background in psychology and social work, it is natural for her to want to help people. Mary-Ann is an empath that wants to make people feel welcomed and included in our growing fitness community. Mary-Ann values the importance of establishing proper technique before progressing further into the movements.

 

She embraces coaching and is excited to continue learning and specializing in the field of CrossFit.

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"This is such a positive environment to dedicate my life to, and witnessing people grow and develop everyday is absolutely priceless."

 

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Matt has had a physically demanding career that has held him accountable for his fitness. Matt has learned to hold himself accountable through the enjoyment of fitness and nutrition. His fitness journey started over 20 years ago where he attended many gyms and tried many different training methods. 

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Today Matt finds himself taking the approach of functional fitness along with nutrition to create a lifestyle that will keep him healthy for years to come. 

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Matt will continue to learn and develop himself to be able to teach and coach our members.

 

"Learning and self development never ends at OLSC, our members deserve nothing less."

Alex has been actively involved in CrossFit for over 4 years and he fell In love with the sport/community after he completed his first open in 2019. Alex has coached CrossFit in Ottawa for almost a year and decided to start coaching to give back to the community, the community that he has gotten so much out of. He really enjoys working with athletes that are new the sport.

 

Alex has competed in local events as well as been apart of demo the team for a masters event. He loves gymnastics movements and olympic lifting; his favourite lift though is the deadlift. Alex is new to the area and is really excited to be part of the OLSC community.

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"It's really great watching athletes progress and the joy when they are able to hit there personal milestones." 

Vicki's passion started at the young age of 12 when she found the sport of Baton Twirling. She competed in this sport until the age of 21 which provided the opportunity for her to develop as a coach and a judge in this sport.  If you’re unfamiliar with baton twirling, think of rhythm gymnastics with extensive and complex baton tricks. Baton twirling and CrossFit have many of the same general physical skills such as flexibility, coordination, agility, balance, and accuracy. 

 

In 2015 she trained and entered her first 1/2 marathon. Running is one of her favourite outside activities to do. 

 

Vicki is excited to teach kids the fundamentals of fitness and assist OLSC’s members in achieving their goals.

Lauren has dedicated her career to helping families and individuals discover their potential, and supporting others’ personal growth. Holding a degree in Sociology and another in Family Studies, she has spent her time creating programs, workshops, and individual plans for clients and families. Recently she shifted her focus to nutrition, obtaining a diploma in Holistic Nutrition, and is currently working on obtaining a diploma as a Nutritional Consultant. Valuing health, wellness, and overall well-being, she believes that staying healthy mentally and physically, as it gives us the drive, motivation and skills needed in order to be successful within all areas of our lives. Her goal is to provide individuals with the tools needed to achieve success in their health and wellness goals.

 

Lauren loves the challenge and excitement that come with testing and surpassing the limits of what she can do. She continues to work on her own fitness goals through CrossFit, running and yoga, and finding new ways to incorporate heathy eating into her daily life.

Kim began her fitness journey as a teenager with a strong foundation in martial arts, training for over 12 years. In 2014, she expanded her fitness pursuits by incorporating circuit and HIIT classes into her routine.

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After becoming a mother of two, Kim turned to CrossFit in 2019 to strengthen both her mental and physical well-being. Since then, she has embraced the CrossFit lifestyle, competing in various events including pairs, team competitions, and the CrossFit Open.

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Outside the gym, Kim works as an Educational Assistant. Staying active helps her keep up with her own kids as well as the energetic students she supports each day.

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In 2023, Kim joined the OLSC community, where she’s thrived on the challenges each class presents. The supportive atmosphere, coupled with her continued growth in skill and confidence, has been incredibly motivating. Kim is excited to continue sharing her passion and positive energy with fellow members of the OLSC community.

When Eric joined Outer Limits in June 2023, he had never stepped foot in a CrossFit gym. He barely knew what a clean was and struggled with an empty barbell. But he quickly fell in love - with the sport, the way it transformed his fitness, and the supportive community he found at OLSC.”

 

For Eric, coaching is a way to give back to the community that has given him so much. He values process over perfection and believes that simple actions, done consistently over time, are the real secret to sustainable growth.

 

Eric spent the last 20 years as a pastor, helping people take the next step in their personal growth. Now, he brings that same energy to the gym - encouraging people to push themselves, build sustainable habits, and live well.