Our Coaches
Anne Marie Blinco
Anne Marie Blinco
Anne Marie Blinco
Anne Marie moved to Bracebridge in August 2023, and immediately went in search of the perfect place to continue her training. She knew exactly what makes an exceptional gym from her time living and training in Burlington. Once she discovered BSC, she knew she had found the perfect fit.
Anne Marie discovered CrossFit at the age of 50. She
Anne Marie moved to Bracebridge in August 2023, and immediately went in search of the perfect place to continue her training. She knew exactly what makes an exceptional gym from her time living and training in Burlington. Once she discovered BSC, she knew she had found the perfect fit.
Anne Marie discovered CrossFit at the age of 50. She has watched the many changes in the sport from the eyes of an athlete, a high level competitor, and as a gym owner.
She looks forward to working at BSC as a casual coach, with a focus on group coaching, personal training, strength development, and as a health and nutrition coach, with a focus on mindset and behavioural changes focused on long-term, sustainable changes.
Anne Marie has 4 sons, 8 grandkids, and a love of all sports!
CrossFit Level 1
Clerissa French
Anne Marie Blinco
Anne Marie Blinco
Clerissa joined the coaching staff at Bracebridge Strength and Conditioning after taking her CrossFit Level 1 course in 2017, and has been honing her coaching skills every since.
Clerissa enjoys helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their true potential by providing quality coaching that is customized for each individual's curre
Clerissa joined the coaching staff at Bracebridge Strength and Conditioning after taking her CrossFit Level 1 course in 2017, and has been honing her coaching skills every since.
Clerissa enjoys helping athletes of all ages and abilities reach their true potential by providing quality coaching that is customized for each individual's current fitness level.
CrossFit Level 1 and 2
CrossFit Weightlifting
Laura Diflorio
Ela Ponikiewska
Ela Ponikiewska
Laura has been athletic her whole life; she also loves the lake. Laura started CrossFit in 2012 and has never looked back. She successfully took her CrossFit Level 1 course in 2018 and her CrossFit Level 2 in 2022. Laura also has a Barbell Cycling course under her belt taught by Lucas Parker. Laura enjoyed watching many regional competiti
Laura has been athletic her whole life; she also loves the lake. Laura started CrossFit in 2012 and has never looked back. She successfully took her CrossFit Level 1 course in 2018 and her CrossFit Level 2 in 2022. Laura also has a Barbell Cycling course under her belt taught by Lucas Parker. Laura enjoyed watching many regional competitions as well as the CrossFit Games in Carson California in 2016. Laura LOVES coaching. She has a true calling in helping all levels of athletes be their very best.
CrossFit Level 1 and 2
Ela Ponikiewska
Ela Ponikiewska
Ela Ponikiewska
Ela joined BSC in 2021 as an athlete after moving to Muskoka. She decided to take the CrossFit Level 1 course at the beginning of 2023 to further her own learning. Coaching has provided an opportunity to build her skills and go deeper with the CrossFit methodology. Ela has always loved playing team sports, especially rugby and volleyba
Ela joined BSC in 2021 as an athlete after moving to Muskoka. She decided to take the CrossFit Level 1 course at the beginning of 2023 to further her own learning. Coaching has provided an opportunity to build her skills and go deeper with the CrossFit methodology. Ela has always loved playing team sports, especially rugby and volleyball. She has been doing strength and conditioning training for the last decade and is excited to be part of the coaching staff at BSC.
CrossFit On-Line Level 1
Dan Beaudoin
Ela Ponikiewska
Dan Beaudoin
Dan has been in the fitness world for many years. It all started with a passion for hokey at a young age and grew into both playing and coaching as an adult. As fitness and early morning trips to the gym turned into a routine for Dan, he competed over the years and met heaps of likeminded gym goers throughout functional fitness gyms in Mu
Dan has been in the fitness world for many years. It all started with a passion for hokey at a young age and grew into both playing and coaching as an adult. As fitness and early morning trips to the gym turned into a routine for Dan, he competed over the years and met heaps of likeminded gym goers throughout functional fitness gyms in Muskoka. Now landing as coach and owner at BSC, he has turned his passion into a career alongside his wife Kimberley.
CrossFit On-Line Level 1 and 2
Heather Rundle
In 2009, Heather was a person that could not go for a walk without being in pain. After reading about a new way of working out, she joined a Crossfit Gym. A year later, she found herself remarkably fit, and was competing against the best in Ontario. She also went to the Canada East Crossfit Regional Competitions to help as a volunteer fo
In 2009, Heather was a person that could not go for a walk without being in pain. After reading about a new way of working out, she joined a Crossfit Gym. A year later, she found herself remarkably fit, and was competing against the best in Ontario. She also went to the Canada East Crossfit Regional Competitions to help as a volunteer for several years.
In 2014, at the age of 50 years young, Heather finished 187th in the Worldwide Crossfit Games in the 50-54 year old women's division.
Heather took at little time away from CrossFit, until a friend introduced her to Bracebridge Strength and Conditioning in November 2022. She's been attending regularly ever since.
Heather received her Crossfit Level 1 in September 2023, and looks forward to helping others reach their fitness goals and aspirations.
CrossFit Level 1