Gloria Schwartz, B.A., M.A., is an Ottawa-based personal trainer, the Focus on Fitness columnist for The Ottawa Jewish Bulletin, and a motivational speaker. She enjoys running half-marathons, working out, and spending time with her husband, sons, and dachshunds.

Gloria's mission is to help people overcome negative thoughts and adopt a healthy, active lifestyle so they can optimize their physical and mental health and get lean, fit, and strong—at any age. She trains ages 16 to 104!.

As a young woman, Gloria Schwartz was given a grim prognosis that left her feeling helpless. The ensuing years of illness-related anxiety and a poor lifestyle further exacerbated her medical condition. A series of events in her 40s prompted her to take a few small steps towards a healthier lifestyle—steps that evolved into a transformational journey of mind, body, and spirit. Without any gimmicks or diets, she got lean and fit, became a long-distance runner, improved her health, and altered her destiny! Now her mission is to help you become your Personal Best!

Credentials/Experience
B.A. (Psychology) - McGill University 1986
M.A. (Educational Technology) - Concordia 1989
Certified Personal Trainer - Canfitpro, since 2010
Annually certified in CPR/AED
Certified Fitness Kickboxing Instructor - Fitness Kickboxing Canada
University of Ottawa Heart Institute Heart Wise Workshop (to train clients with cardiovascular and other chronic diseases)
Human Kinetics Exercise and Sports Psychology course
University of Western Ontario Tiered Exercise Program for Seniors

Trains clients one-on-one in your home, my home studio and at the Soloway Jewish Community Centre
Teaches classes: Seniors' Chair Fitness; Vitality Plus; PowerPump, Bootcamp, Tabata, Cardio Kickboxing, Learn to Run, Fitness for Teens


Works with clients on functional fitness to be as fit and healthy as possible, creates a program tailored to each client's unique health status and mobility issues. Makes workouts motivating, empowering and fun!

Co-Founder, Association of Fitness Professionals in Ottawa. 2016-present.