CORNWALL, Ontario – Shannon Champagne, owner of A Lil’ Pole Fitness in Cornwall, has been asked to be a Master Trainer by the Canadian Pole Fitness Association.
Champagne will officially become one of four Master Trainers in Canada, and the only bilingual Master Trainer, after receiving official certification in Toronto this month.
“It is such an honour to be asked,” said Champagne, who has been involved in pole fitness for over 11 years. “It is a lot of responsibility, but responsibility that I take very seriously. It is an honour because there are so many talented individuals out there and I was hand picked by the association itself, so that makes it extra special to me.”
With the prestigious title of Master Trainer, Champagne will be required to travel throughout Ontario and Quebec to coach individuals.
Champagne, who coaches multiple classes a week at her studio on Second St. West, is also a mother of two to 4-year-old Titan and 7-month-old Atlas. She feels it is important to show her children that pole fitness is a demanding and character building sport, and that it should not be associated with negative stereotypes.
“I know that I am being a positive and healthy role model to them,” said Champagne. “As well as surrounding them with positive people and increasing their own self esteem.”
After years of hard work and dedication, Champagne said the driving factor to her success is loving what she does.
“I have the best members and best coworkers/coaches that anyone could ask for,” she said. “I love walking into the studio and knowing I get to see all of our amazing members and coaches, and that we are going to have fun while working hard.!”
A Lil’ Pole Fitness offers various types of classes, including aerial hoop lessons. Some pole classes focus on ab strength while others focus on glutes. Curvy pole classes are offered bi weekly, and every pole class welcomes participants of ranging skill levels.
Champagne enjoys seeing her work build the self-esteem, acceptance and encouragement of her clientele and staff.
“Not only are we increasing strength and flexibility but I also get to see members feeling confident and increase their self esteem,” said Champagne.
To find out more about A Lil’ Pole Fitness, visit www.alilpolefitness.com or A Lil’ Pole Fitness on Facebook.
