Kate Quirey
Personal Trainer

Functional Aging Specialist
Integrative Movement Specialist
CanFitPro Personal Training Specialist

Kate is a specialist trainer with many years of experience and works with our clients over 50. She has the skills and education to really understand the goals of older adults and how they differ from younger people. Kate’s clients tell her that “We want to maintain our independence. We want to avoid falls, injury, and disease. We want to keep doing things we enjoy live life on our terms for as long as possible.” Kate’s approach to exercise and fitness will ensure that you are able to maintain or even begin an active lifestyle at any age.

Life takes many twists and turns; Kate has overcome many setbacks and struggles but this gives her a unique perspective when working with clients. 

Kate started her fitness career in her native UK back in the 80’s complete with big hair, spandex and leg warmers. Personal Training and Kinesiology had not been defined or recognised as a profession back then. It was the YMCA who developed a program to educate and certify teachers of “Exercise to Music” and Kate was among the first group to be awarded what was a ground-breaking certification at the time.

Without access to relevant University courses 40 years ago, Kate embarked upon what has become a lifelong passion for learning and improving her skills to help her clients. Over the years she has attended countless seminars, conferences, workshops and taking courses – accumulating a binder full of certifications. Her current area of study includes Tai Chi Qi Gong which has been proven to be so valuable in preventing falls and improving cognitive health as we age.

Kate enjoys good health and an active lifestyle. She plays hockey and is aiming to take part in the BC Seniors Games. Kate bikes, hikes, golfs, camps, snowshoes and skis, and has recently taken up golf.

“Kate Quirey is my trainer and I couldn't have done it without her!! She was there right away to answer any questions I had. She gave great suggestions and always kept me motivated. Kate is so helpful in giving me modifications to work around injury and make sure I’m successful in moving my body for the better. Thanks Kate for everything you do :)”

— Leanne Haggarty