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Infofit - Fitness Career College INFOFIT, Canada’s premier school for fitness professionals, has been certifying personal trainers and fitness professionals since 1989.
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INFOFIT offers an extensive curriculum and continuing education programs and certifications for anyone at any fitness level who is interested in learning to become a fitness trainer, elite personal trainer, or exercise specialist. In fact, for over 25 years, INFOFIT has helped more than 300,000 students realize their goal of earning professional certifications that are internationally recognized and respected (BC Recreation & Parks Board Certified, American College of Sports Medicine, and The American Counsel on Exercise) international standards. INFOFIT provides the most current, well-research, scientifically-based health and fitness information and techniques available. INFOFIT’s course schedule is flexible enough to fit any schedule and courses are offered both in-class and online. INFOFIT provides the public with a full range of services including personal trainers, clinical exercise and rehabilitation specialists, public awareness lectures, and fitness testing (Sub-max VO2 and Resting Metabolic Rate). But what makes this company so unique is the dedication, commitment to excellence, and forward-thinking philosophy of its Founder and President, André Nöel Potvin. We are extremely proud to announce that Infofit is now a Designated School under the Private Training Institutions Branch. Designated Institutions meet additional requirements that are associated with a higher level of quality education. Infofit can now enroll students who wish to access financial assistance through StudentAid BC. INFOFIT acknowledges that the land we work, train, and play on is the traditional and unceded territory of the xʷməθkʷəy̓əm (Musqueam), Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish), səl̓ilw̓ətaʔɬ (Tsleil-Waututh), QayQayt First Nation, Kwantlen, q̓íc̓əy̓ (Katzie), Semiahmoo, Tsawwassen First Nations, kʷikʷəƛ̓əm (Kwikwetlem), and Stó:lō Nations.

10/16/2026

Calmer all day after a morning workout? That’s not luck. 🧠✨

When you move, your body changes how it handles stress, and the effect lasts long after you leave the gym.

Here’s what the research shows:
☀️ Even a moderate-paced walk can keep your stress hormone cortisol lower for hours afterward
🏋️ A big scientific review found over 50 trials linking strength training to a better mental state, including less anxiety and better sleep
🌅 Morning workouts are linked to better mood, sharper focus and smarter food choices through the day
🤝 Training with others may boost the effect even more. Team sport athletes tend to report fewer “bad” mental health days

And the best workout for stress? The one you actually enjoy and keep coming back to. 💛

So next time you feel tense, try moving before you scroll. Your mood will thank you.

Want to learn the science behind how exercise changes the body and mind? Link in bio. 👆

Proudly Canadian and locally owned. When you choose Infofit, you’re backing a local business and keeping it in our community.

What an incredible weekend at BCFit26 BCRPA We’re so grateful to have been part of this year’s conference and couldn’t b...
10/14/2026

What an incredible weekend at BCFit26 BCRPA
We’re so grateful to have been part of this year’s conference and couldn’t be prouder of André Noël Potvin Andre Potvin and his session, “Funtastic Active Aging!”

The feedback was overwhelmingly positive!

Every attendee who completed the evaluation agreed that André was engaging and knowledgeable, and nearly all agreed that the session was valuable and relevant to their professional work.

What makes us most proud is what participants took away from the experience:
💬 “Such practical examples to take back to our classes and clients.”
💬 “So many things I can incorporate in my classes!”
💬 “He was so great I returned from last year and he did not disappoint.”

That’s the power of great education!It inspires, builds confidence, and gives fitness professionals practical tools to make a real difference in people’s lives.
Older adults deserve fitness programs that are safe, effective, engaging, and FUN! And we love knowing that André’s knowledge and enthusiasm will have a lasting impact on the clients and communities these fitness professionals serve.

A huge thank you to BCRPA and BCFit26 for having us, and to everyone who showed up!

🎓 Want to learn from one of the industry’s most passionate educators? Visit the link in our bio!

10/10/2026

What if one of the most powerful tools in colon cancer recovery was simply… movement?🚶‍♀️

A landmark study followed people who had already finished surgery and chemotherapy. Those who got a personalized, coached exercise program had a 28% lower relative risk of the cancer returning, a new cancer, or death over five years. For many of them, that exercise was something as simple as brisk walking.

The evidence was strong enough that in 2026, structured exercise was added to clinical guidelines for eligible colon cancer patients. Not instead of medical treatment, but as part of it.

The key wasn’t a perfect workout. It was the coaching: personalized, progressive and safe. That’s exactly where knowledgeable fitness professionals can make a real difference.

Read the full blog. Link in our bio.

Congratulations to our newest Full-Time Program graduates! ❤️🎓Three months of anatomy, biomechanics, hands-on labs and a...
10/10/2026

Congratulations to our newest Full-Time Program graduates! ❤️🎓

Three months of anatomy, biomechanics, hands-on labs and a whole lot of reps, and these four made it all the way through. We watched them grow into confident, knowledgeable trainers who are ready to make a real difference for their future clients.

Andre and the whole Infofit team are so proud of you. The fitness industry is lucky to have you. Go get ‘em! 💪

Thinking about becoming a personal trainer yourself?

Your graduation photo could be next.

10/08/2026

Funny when it’s a video. Scary when it’s your client. 😅🚪

We all have those days when the motivation just disappears, and suddenly any excuse sounds like a good one.

That’s why a great trainer does more than write the workout. They help you feel every win and handle every setback. They show you what to focus on next, so each session has a clear purpose. And when the excitement of a new start begins to fade, they keep the goal in sight and keep you showing up, even on the days you’d rather not. Because real motivation isn’t about one good week. It’s about having someone who helps you see the door that’s already open. 🔑

Want to learn how to motivate real clients, not just yourself? Our Fast Track Personal Training program starts October 27, with 12 weeks of evening classes that fit around your day job. 🌙

Financial aid available 💡
✔️ Canada Training Credit
✔️ Veteran Education Benefit
✔️ Tax-deductible tuition
✔️ RESPs accepted

Ready to open the door to a new career? Link in bio. 👆

Proudly Canadian and locally owned. When you choose Infofit, you’re backing a local business and keeping it in our community.

Ever been in a class where the energy just carries you through? 🔥 That’s not luck. That’s a great instructor.Our Group F...
10/08/2026

Ever been in a class where the energy just carries you through? 🔥 That’s not luck. That’s a great instructor.

Our Group Fitness & Boot Camp Instructor course is back on October 17 & 18. It’s one weekend, and about 90% of it is spent moving, practicing and learning by doing.

You’ll learn how to:
💪 Cue so the whole room stays with you
🎶 Use music and choreography to build energy
🌳 Lead outdoor and boot camp classes
📋 Plan lessons and put a full class together
🏋️ Bring equipment in safely and effectively

The course prepares you for both the ACE and BCRPA Group Fitness certifications, so you can teach at a gym or community centre, or start your own classes. Already a trainer? It also earns you ACE and BCRPA CECs.

📍 1687 West Broadway, Vancouver
🗓 Sat & Sun, 9am to 5pm

Can’t make that weekend? You can also take the course online or one-on-one in person, and start anytime.

Financial aid available 💡
✔️ Canada Training Credit
✔️ Veteran Education Benefit
✔️ Tax-deductible tuition
✔️ RESPs accepted

Ready to lead the room? Register through the link in bio. 👆

10/07/2026

“My doctor told me to start exercising.” 🩺

Most people hear that as friendly advice. It’s actually part of the treatment plan.

Regular movement helps prevent and manage some of the most common chronic conditions, like type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, heart disease, bone loss and anxiety. That’s why more doctors are now writing exercise into their patients’ care.

Exercise doesn’t replace medication. It works alongside it. Your meds do their job, and training helps your body do its part.

That’s where great fitness professionals come in. They help people move safely and consistently, with a plan built around their health.

Want the full story on exercise as medicine? Read the article, link in bio.📖

Proudly Canadian and locally owned. Every time you support us, you’re keeping it local and investing in your own community.

10/04/2026

The most interesting thing about steroids has nothing to do with getting big.🧬

When muscle grows, it doesn’t just build bigger fibres, it adds tiny control centres inside them called myonuclei. In a well-known mouse study, testosterone boosted those myonuclei. The drug was stopped, the muscle shrank back toward normal, but some of those extra nuclei stayed, and the muscle responded more strongly to training later.

That’s part of where the idea of « muscle memory » comes from.

Big caveat: this was mice, not humans, and a few months in a mouse doesn’t translate neatly into years in a person. Nobody has shown that a short cycle hands someone a permanent edge.

And to be clear, none of this is a reason to use steroids. The health risks are real and serious. For trainers, the takeaway isn’t the shortcut, it’s understanding the science, staying in your scope of practice, and coaching real results through training, food, sleep and consistency.

Read the blog. Link in bio.

10/03/2026

Don’t make the same mistake. 👀

Becoming a personal trainer starts with Infofit, and our Fast Track programs start very soon. Don’t let this one walk right past you.

Thinking about this a little later in life? Maybe you’re in your 40s or 50s and worried it means turning everything upside down. It doesn’t. It’s never too late to start something you actually care about.

And the best part: you don’t have to leave your job to do it. We run two separate Fast Track options, so you can get certified around the life you already have:

One on weekends. One on evenings.

You pick the one that fits, keep your income, and build toward a career that excites you.

Not sure where to begin? Give us a call and we’ll walk you through it, or find everything you need on our website. Link in bio.

Proudly Canadian and locally owned, building fitness careers right here in our community.

A new coach is ready to help people thrive. 🎉❤️You’ve got the skills, the knowledge, and the confidence to help others b...
10/02/2026

A new coach is ready to help people thrive. 🎉❤️

You’ve got the skills, the knowledge, and the confidence to help others become their strongest, healthiest selves. What a beautiful thing to build a career on.

Go do amazing things. We’re cheering you on.
Think it might be your turn next?

Link in bio to explore our programs.

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1687 West Broadway
Vancouver, BC
V6J1X2

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 6pm
Tuesday 9am - 6pm
Wednesday 9am - 6pm
Thursday 9am - 6pm
Friday 9am - 6pm
Saturday 12pm - 5pm
Sunday 12pm - 5pm

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+16046830785

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