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Tri Fit Incorporated has been in the workplace health and wellness business since 1978. We provide a broad range of fitness, health and wellness services for companies across Canada.

Our mission is to enhance the personal and organizational health of the people and organizations we serve. We achieve this by integrating our comprehensive programs into the culture of each of our clients and by customizing programs to meet their unique needs. As a result of our integrated and personalized approach, our clients have benefited from an enviable return on their investment.

Tri Fit is also known for its outstanding customer service. We were honored for the third consecutive year, starting April 2002, at Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada’s Indirect Suppliers’ Business Meeting and Awards Presentation in Kitchener. Tri Fit received Toyota’s highest award, a plaque for meeting or exceeding standards in the areas of quality, delivery and cost.

People First
We respect each client’s need for confidentiality, safety and individuality. This is supported through our systems, policies and operating practices.

Healthy Relationships
We build healthy relationships that contribute to a sense of trust, partnering and open communication.

Spirit
Sharing our passion for health and wellness, we deliver creative initiatives that foster a sense of community in the workplace.

Continuous Growth
We are committed to the development of our people, programs and services.

Integrity
It’s about doing the right thing, balancing the needs and interests of the client, the individual and Tri Fit.

Impact
We make a difference in the wellbeing of the people and organizations we serve.

Sue Pridham, Tri Fit Principal

Sue has over 20 years experience in the design and management of workplace fitness and health promotion programs. She has worked for many of Canada’s leading organizations including Canada Life Assurance, Unisen, AIM Funds Management, Labatt, Kellogg Canada and Autoliv to name a few.

Sue is active in the day-to-day operations of the business consulting to organizations exploring the feasibility of workplace wellness along with supporting Tri Fit’s clients and staff team.

Sue received a Bachelor’s degree in Physical and Health Education and a Master’s in Adult Education from the University of Toronto. In addition she is a Certified StressMap® Trainer and conducts our comprehensive stress management program "Thriving on Stress and Change".

Sue has published in several of Canada’s leading industry journals including Fitness Business Canada, Employee Health and Productivity and Office Life. She is also a frequent workshop speaker on Workplace Wellness.

Sue has received national recognition for her contribution to the field of workplace wellness. In 2001 She was honored at the Health Work and Wellness Conference in Calgary as a pioneer for her leadership and contribution to the field of fitness and wellness in Canada.

Sue is committed to wellness personally and professionally. She is an avid runner and skier and integrates fitness and recreation into all aspects of her work and family life.

Veronica Marsden, Tri Fit Principal

Veronica has over 25 years experience in the design and management of workplace fitness and health promotion programs for many of Canada’s leading organizations.

Veronica graduated with an Art’s degree from the University of Victoria and an Honors B.Sc. in Kinesiology from the University of Ottawa.

Veronica is active in the day-to-day operations of the business consulting to organizations exploring the feasibility of workplace wellness along with supporting Tri Fit’s current clients and staff team. She has consulted with numerous organizations including IBM, Microsoft, Toyota Motor Manufacturing Canada, Ontario Power Generation and GWL Realty Advisors.

Veronica was the first chairperson of the Ontario Heart and Stroke Foundation’s Health Promotion Task Force. She has also sat on the advisory boards of the George Brown College Fitness and Lifestyle Management Program, the Canadian Mental Health Association Peel Division and the Streetsville-Meadowvale Figure Skating Club.

Veronica has sat on numerous provincial and federal task forces and been published in a variety of international journals including Employee Health & Productivity, The Canadian HR Reporter and the Irish Journal of Health Promotion. She has also spoken internationally on the topic of workplace wellness including recent work in Jamaica for the Ministry of Health.

In 1999 Veronica was honored at the annual Health Work and Wellness Conference in Vancouver for her leadership and contribution to the field of fitness and wellness in Canada.

Veronica exemplifies wellness in every aspect of her life. She is an avid runner who enjoys the challenge of competing in half-marathons.

Adrienne Sutton, Director of Operations

Adrienne Sutton is a fourteen-year veteran of Tri Fit. She received an Honours Bachelor of Arts in Physical Education from York University and holds a Certificate in Human Resource Management. Adrienne is certified as a Professional Fitness and Lifestyle Consultant as well as a Certified Fitness Consultant Course Conductor. In addition, she is a member of the George Brown College Fitness and Lifestyle Management Program, advisory committee.Adrienne has managed corporate fitness and wellness programs for numerous Tri Fit clients.

As Director of Operations, Adrienne is responsible for staff recruitment, training and development, volunteer leadership development, coordinating the student placement program and wellness program development. Adrienne is a dedicated and accomplished marathon runner and triathlete and has participated in several ironman events.

The Tri Fit staff team represent the best in the field. All have college/university education and possess the top national certifications in fitness appraisal, personal training and group exercise leadership. Tri Fit is known for our ability to provide professional, dynamic and skilled leaders. We value continuous growth and are committed to the development of our people, programs and services.

Purpose
Tri Fit Inc., consultants in workplace fitness and wellness recognizes that it’s clients value the privacy of their personal information. Our commitment to protecting the privacy and confidentiality of your personal information is addressed in this privacy policy. Our policy complies with the requirements of the Personal Information Protection and Electronic Documents Act.

Accountability
All personal information held or collected by Tri Fit is protected under the Privacy Act. This means that at any point of collection you will be asked for consent to collect your information, and you will be informed of the purpose for which it is being collected and how to exercise your right of access to that information.

Tri Fit has appointed a Privacy Officer Veronica Marsden to ensure our staff’s compliance with this Privacy Policy.

Personal Information
Tri Fit is committed to helping each fitness centre member achieve his or her personal fitness and health goals safely and effectively. Tri Fit collects personal information from each member during the registration process to ensure member safety.

Personal information about our fitness centre members is collected during the fitness centre registration process on the membership application form, PAR-Q (Physical Activity Readiness Questionnaire), fitness assessment data collection form and medical release form. Members provide this information voluntarily as a condition of gaining access to the fitness facility. All such information is confidential and Tri Fit staff are instructed that this information will not be divulged to anyone. Personal information on the membership application form, fitness assessment data collection form, PAR-Q and medical release form are accessible only to the fitness centre consultants.

PAR-Q’s, membership application forms and medical release forms are stored in the members’ files in a locked filing cabinet. This cabinet is locked at all times, except when opened by the fitness consultant. The cabinet is re-locked after each access.

Information collected during fitness assessments is stored on the fitness consultant’s computer in the Tri Fit fitness appraisal software database program.

Tri Fit also collects personal information including name, email address, work and home phone numbers to identify you as an individual and to ensure efficient follow-up in the case of an emergency. This information, which is included on the membership application form, is stored in a locked filing cabinet in each member’s personal file.

We will not use or disclose your personal information for any purposes other than those for which it was collected, except with your consent or as required.

Consent
Your knowledge and consent is required for the collection and use of your personal information. When you become a fitness center member you consent to the use of your personal information for the purposes listed above. You may at any time refuse or withdraw your consent, however, we may not be able to process your fitness centre membership.

Tri Fit may also collect information regarding the frequency of your visits to the fitness centre to assist in justifying the value of the program. Tri Fit may also use this information to follow-up on members who have stopped using the centre to find out why and provide support as requested.

Accuracy
Tri Fit will take steps to help ensure that your personal information remains as accurate, complete and up-to-date as is reasonably necessary for the intended purposes. Annually Tri Fit will request that each fitness center member completes a PAR-Q form.

Safeguards
Each of our employees is responsible for storing your personal information to which they have access in a secure place. We keep our employees informed about our policies and procedures for protecting personal information.

Changes to Our Privacy Policy
From time to time, it may be necessary for Tri Fit to change this Policy. We will notify all our members by email to changes in our policy.

Inquiries
All inquiries or complaints regarding our privacy policy should be directed in writing by mail, fax or email to Tri Fit’s Privacy Officer. All inquiries will be responded to within thirty (30) days from the date at which our Privacy Officer has received the inquiry.

Veronica Marsden
1307 Devon Road
Oakville, On L6J 2L7
P: (905) 845-0006
F: (905) 845-0020
E: veronica@trifit.com

We facilitate comprehensive feasibility studies to help clients provide a business case for both facility-based and non facility-based fitness and wellness programs.

We have worked with Canada’s leading designers and architects to design over 40 state-of-the-art corporate and tenant fitness facilities ranging in size from 2,000 square feet to 33,000 square feet. As part of our consulting service we provide:

Our commitment to excellence is exemplified in all aspects of facility management from:

Our success is rooted in our ability to integrate our programs into the culture of each client. We work as a team to ensure a seamless and successful approach.

Group Exercise Classes
Our staff and volunteer team teach a wide variety of group exercise classes. Here are just some of the types of classes that our consultants and Tri Fit trained employee volunteers teach:

Fitness Assessments
The fitness and wellness assessment is an important first step in starting a physical fitness and lifestyle enhancement program. This initial screening provides employees with important information on their current fitness and wellness status and helps provide motivation to get started or maintain a program.

The Fitness Assessment is based on the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP) standards. Tri Fit assessors are certified through CSEP to conduct assessments. The following parameters are measured;

Our fitness assessment software program provides a computerized personal report of member results. The program also creates a database, which allows us to track progress over time. A number of other features include a membership database, renewal reminders and follow-up system and member birthday reminders.

Individual Program Prescription
The Individual Program Prescription provides employees with a one-hour consultation to review their program plan and set goals. This session focuses on specific areas of training such as cardio and strength training, flexibility, back fitness, abdominal training and basic nutrition guidelines.

Tri FIT @ Home Program
The Tri FIT @ Home program provides motivation and encouragement for employees who want the option of working out at home.

When participants register for the 12- month program they are required to have the recommended equipment including dumbbells, exercise tubing, mat, stability ball and optional step. We have arranged for employees to purchase equipment packages through an equipment supplier with stores across the country. They also receive the Tri FIT @ Home program binder which contains detailed exercise descriptions complete with photos, a mini self scoring fitness assessment, heart rate and Body Mass Index charts, personal tracking sheets, tips for keeping motivated and more.

Participants are responsible for purchasing their home exercise equipment and manual.

Nutrition 4 Life
The goal of Nutrition 4 Life is to promote healthy changes that lead to long-term weight management. During our eight-week program, participants receive individual counseling sessions and attend 5 lunch’n learn seminars. Topics include: Conquering Change, Why Weight, Portion Distortion, The Grocery Store Visit and Diet Disaster. We have also incorporated an exercise component, which plays a significant role in weight management. Upon completion of the eight-week program, participants receive ongoing support from the fitness consultant.

Fuel 4 Life
Fuel 4 Life, Tri Fit’s nutrition fair educates employees about smart nutrition choices. The approach is fun, interactive and informative. Employee’s travel from station to station learning how to use Canada’s Food Guide to fuel their body optimally. The stations include:

A Tri Fit professional provides handouts and follow-up counseling where necessary.

BackFIT™ Program
BackFIT™ provides the opportunity to participate in a preventative back care program on the job or at home. Tri Fit’s program comprises an educational seminar, a BackFIT™ assessment, individual program prescription and regular re-evaluation.

Stretch 4 Life Program
Our stretching program is designed to prevent repetitive strain injuries on the job and sports injuries off the job. We train your employees to lead the exercise sequences.

Stress Management
Our comprehensive one-day program, Thriving on Stress and Change, helps employees recognize and understand the impact of work and family-induced stress and convert it to heightened performance, productivity, and well being. StressMap®, Canada’s leading self-assessment tool, forms the basis of most programs. Half-day programs are also available.

Wellness Bulletins
We produce a monthly on-line wellness bulletin, customized for each client location. The bulletin includes articles, recipes, quick tips and book reviews.

Wellness Roves
Wellness Roves are personally delivered, quick and friendly wellness messages with an interactive activity and handout. These brief meetings, which offer a unique opportunity for informal and fun education, can stand-alone or be used to promote an upcoming wellness program. Sample Rove topics include:

Tri Fit Volunteer Instructor Training Program
One area in which we have enhanced client programs is through our Volunteer Instructor Training Program. We train client employee volunteers to instruct group fitness classes. This unique program:

Tri Fit Volunteer Fitness Leader Professional Development
Annually we host a fitness conference for employees and client volunteers. Now in it’s 14th year the conference provides a wonderful opportunity for volunteer fitness leaders to come together as a group to learn, interact and stay motivated.

Professional development workshops held throughout the year include spinning, step, stability ball, cardio kickboxing and more. These workshops help to keep the volunteers up to date on the latest trends in fitness leadership.

Breaks
Kick off your conference with a Stretch Break and set the tone for a dynamic and energizing conference. Stretch Breaks will energize your participants, enhance learning, build relationships and keep delegates talking long after the conference has ended.

Tri Fit’s team of Stretch Break Leaders will lead delegates through a 3-5 minute lively stretch break to music. Stretch breaks can be conducted before the keynote speaker, before breakout sessions or during lengthy workshops.

Wellness Breaks
Does conference food leave you cold? Let Tri Fit assist you in planning nutrition breaks, meals and interactive wellness activities throughout the conference.

Custom Fit
Tri Fit works with your conference planners to integrate wellness into your conference theme.

National Quality Institute
Excellence Summit November, 2001
Toronto Convention Centre

An UP-Lifting experience! We loosened-up and lightened-up under the direction of Tri Fit's energized fitness co-ordinators. These kinds of activities offer a definite change of pace during our conference programs and provide delegates with the opportunity to re-energize.

Kathryn Cestnick
Chief Financial Officer, National Quality Institute

Health Work and Wellness Conference
October 2000, Toronto, Sheraton Hotel

"Our delegates loved the energetic active-living breaks presented by Tri Fit,and these breaks really add an element of fun to this kind of a forum." Some of the comments from the participants included: "I loved the fitnesschallenges!" "The most valuable part of Conference 2000 for me waspracticing what we preach - such as doing the fitness breaks." "TheTri Fit people were great -this should continue to be a part of theconference."

Deb Jones - Conference Chair

Industrial Accident Prevention Association (IAPA)
Linking Solutions 2001
April 2001, April 2003
Toronto, Convention Centre

"Fitness breaks are a truly dynamic way of opening a conference or major keynote session. They energize delegates in an upbeat fun way that becomes an experience for them at a conference. "

Helen McDowell, IAPA Team Leader, Special Events

The Conference Board of Canada
2003 Workplace Health and Well-Being Conference: Mentally Fit Canada
March 2003
The Fairmont Royal York, Toronto

"The energizing breaks, as facilitated by your instructors were highly energetic and very well received by participants. They were described as 'uplifting, motivating, getting blood flowing to the brain and fun'."

Elizabeth Lengyel, Program Director, Conference Division

Lunch’n learn seminars are a good forum for introducing wellness education at work. Seminars provide employees with an opportunity to learn more about personal health issues and assess the need for more comprehensive programs.

Health 4 Life
Our Health 4 Life program works like a health fair. It provides employees with individual assessments and education on cholesterol, blood glucose, blood pressure, fitness, nutrition, stress, and smoking. Employees go from station to station with their Passport to Wellness and have each of these areas evaluated. Wellness consultants provide handouts, follow-up counseling and referrals to medical practitioners where necessary.

A Certified Instructor conducts our in-home or in-office courses in the community. All courses are recognized by the WSIB.

Courses are practical, hands-on and designed to help you understand, not memorize the skills. Role-play scenarios and multiple-choice quizzes are used to evaluate skills.

Standard First Aid and Adult, Child, Infant CPR
$120/ person, 18 hours
Treating Airway-Breathing-Circulation emergencies for all ages; First Aid video shown; First Aid for: burns, poison, hot/ cold injuries, head injury, wounds/ fractures, and medical conditions.

Emergency First Aid or SFA Recertification
$90/ person, 9 hours
Treating A-B-C emergencies and first aid review.

Basic Life Support CPR (BLS)
$70/ person, 8 hours
Treating A-B-C emergencies and basic first aid for adult, child, & infant.

Adult or Child/ Infant CPR
$60/ person, 4-5 hours
Treating A-B-C emergencies and basic first aid for adult or child/ infant.

Child/ Infant Rescue (non-certified course)
$50/ person, 4hours
Treating A-B-C emergencies for children & infants. Course topics are specifically for parents & caregivers. Car seat safety and regulations reviewed.

The Business Case for Active Living at Work
www.activelivingatwork.com

This Business Case for Active Living at Work suggests the benefits of being active in the workplace, summarizes the research that has been done, provides some information about what works and how to get started, and provides a template for practitioners to use in developing a business case for active living in their own organizations.

Canadian Health Network (CHN)
www.canadian-health-network.ca

CHN is a national, non-profit, bilingual web-based health information service. CHN’s goal is to help Canadians find the information they’re looking for on how to stay health and prevent disease. CHN does this through a unique collaboration - one of the most dynamic and comprehensive networks anywhere in the world. This network of health information providers includes Health Canada and national and provincial/territorial non-profit organizations, as well as universities, hospitals, libraries an community organizations.

Centre for Science in the Public Interest (CSPI)
www.cspinet.org

CSPI is an independent consumer health advocacy organization. CSPI publishes an award-winning nutrition newsletter Nutrition Action Health Letter.

Health, Work and Wellness
www.healthworkandwellness.com

The Health, Work and Wellness site is dedicated to providing direct and timely access to credible, leading-edge researchers, practitioners and evidence-based resources related to organizational health.

Healthy Workplace Week
www.nqi.ca/chww

During Canada’s Healthy Workplace Week in October there are many activities on this site that you and your organization can participate in. Year round there are plenty of ideas in the Long Term Strategies section on this site to assist you in developing a strategic and comprehensive approach to workplace health in your organization.

Institute for Health and Productivity Management
www.ihpm.org

The Institute for Health and Productivity Management was created to help make employee health an investment in corporate success through enhanced workplace performance.

Institute For Work and Health
www.iwh.on.ca

The Institute for Work and Health is an independent, not-for-profit research organization whose mission is to conduct and share research with workers, labour, employers, clinicians and policy-makers to promote, protect and improve the health of working people.

National Quality Institute (NQI)
www.nqi.ca

NQI is Canada's leading authority on the development and sustainability of excellence through quality and healthy workplace environments.

Ontario Prevention Clearinghouse (OPC)
www.opc.on.ca

The OPC is Ontario’s longest standing health promotion organization. They help individuals, groups and communities use health promotion strategies to achieve health and well-being.

American Council on Exercise
www.acefitness.com

The American Council on Exercise is a non-profit organization committed to enriching quality of life through safe and effective physical activity. ACE further protects the public by setting certification and continuing education standards for fitness professionals.

American College of Sports Medicine
www.acsm.org

ACSM advances and integrates scientific research to provide educational and practical applications of exercise science and sports medicine.

Canadian Fitness Professionals Inc.
www.canfitpro.com

Can-Fit-Pro was founded in 1993 as a voice for all fitness professionals. They are leaders in the combined certification and continuing education of group fitness instructors, personal fitness trainers and allied health professionals.

Canadian Professional Trainers Network
www.cptn.com

CPTN integrate’s current research and practical applications for education, communication, professional development and marketing opportunities for personal trainers.

National Strength and Conditioning Association
www.nsca.com

The NSCA is a worldwide authority on strength and conditioning. They support and disseminate research-based knowledge and its practical application to improve athletic performance and fitness.

Ontario Association of Sport and Exercise Science
www.oases.on.ca

OASES is a not-for-profit organization that provides training and certification of fitness consultants and personal trainers through a national organization, the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology (CSEP). OASES is also responsible for the Ontario Fitness Safety Standards.

Ontario Fitness Council
www.ofc-fpao.com

The OFC is a provincial body that sets the standards for fitness professionals in Ontario. They keep their members informed within the rapidly changing fitness industry by providing opportunities for education and professional development in fitness and active healthy living.

Tri Fit currently works with a number of Colleges and Universities in Ontario to provide student placement opportunities. If you are interested or want to find out more, contact jobs@trifit.com.