Mike MathewsStrength & Conditioning Coach
Mike brings a wide range of experience to the table. Prior to shifting his focus to human movement, performance and health, Mike spent a decade working on the slopes of Blue Mountain and landscaping in his hometown of Port Dover. He worked hard and played harder. After breaking his leg, ACL reconstruction, disc herniation and a fractured skull, Mike decided it was time to step back and reassess his lifestyle. This is when the decision to learn everything about the human body and mind was made.
At the age of 28 Mike moved to Toronto to acquire his Kinesiology degree from the University of Guelph-Humber. During his time in school, he also managed to complete two of his own fundraising ultramarathons involving 4 marathons in 4 days and a 30 hour continuous run around a track. Collectively Mike raised over $25000 for the Terry Fox Foundation and The Make-A-Wish Foundation. Other accomplishments and experience while in school include a trip to Nunavut to deliver the first ever sports camp to remote communities and receiving MVP for the Humber College Varsity Cross Country team. When he finished his undergrad, he began a MSc in Rehabilitation Science with his focus on breathing techniques for recovery from Brain injuries. After finding out his first child was on the way, and that online learning during a pandemic was not ideal for a Master’s, he decided to return to Collingwood where he would settle.
He is certified as a CSEP-CPT and has his eyes on the CEP and NSCA-CSCS certifications. During his spare time, Mike is lifting weights, cycling, running, kayaking, hiking, hanging with his 2 beautiful children or golfing (probably golfing).
Favourite Quote: I have 2 – “Life is about improvement and evolution. To evolve requires changes, and change requires action.” – unknown
“Anything is possible, if you try” – Terry Fox
Favourite Food: Currently – chicken wings in my new Ninja Air Fryer
Favourite Sport: Golf
Favourite Workout Song: Anything Eminem or Tech Nine
Favourite Place to Visit: Golden, B.C. or Alma, New Brunswick
Favourite outdoor workout area in Collingwood: The gruelling Scenic Caves Rd climb on a bike
Favourite Exercise: Currently – Deadlift or any variation of the Paloff hold/press
Smiling woman with long hair wearing an “Active Life Conditioning” shirt, photographed in black and white against a plain white background, embodying the spirit of crossfit and personal training.A woman with dark hair pulled back smiles at the camera. She is wearing a sweatshirt with the “Active Life Conditioning Inc.” logo, representing a gym near me. The background is plain white.