GEOFF BAGSHAW has earned a reputation as "one of Canada’s most energetic and inspirational fitness leaders". With over 24 years of experience in the fitness industry, Geoff is in high demand as a workshop and masterclass presenter, group exercise instructor and personal trainer. In 2004, Geoff was given Canada's most prestigious award, "CAN-FIT-PRO's Canadian Presenter of the Year".
Over the past several years, Geoff has demonstrated his leadership skills as a Fitness Manager. Geoff is currently the Group Exercise Director at Denman Fitness in Vancouver. Previously, Geoff was the Group Exercise Manager for Bally Total Fitness' flagship location at the Eaton Centre in Toronto (and was named "Group Exercise Manager of the Year for 2001" for Ballys/Sports Clubs of Canada). He also acted as Fitness Manager In Vancouver prior to moving to Toronto for both Denman Fitness and Olympic Athletic Club.
Geoff has a demanding teaching schedule and currently instructs more than 15 classes at 9 clubs in and around Vancouver each week. (See the Schedule page for more info) While working in Toronto, Geoff was awarded "Group Exercise Instructor of the Year for 2002" and "Cycling Instructor of the Year for 2005" for Bally Total Fitness and Sports Clubs of Canada. He regularly instructs to capacity crowds and through his workshops, masterclasses and regular teaching schedule, Geoff reaches more than 30,000 people annually.
Geoff has travelled to and appeared as a guest instructor at several top fitness spas (The Palms at Palm Springs, the Oaks at Ojai and Rancho La Puerta). Over the years, Geoff has also had the opportunity to present instructor workshops and master classes in 15 countries around the globe (England, Scotland, France, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Holland, Australia, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Mexico, the U.S. and throughout Canada - all 10 provinces and 2 territories). A very popular convention presenter, Geoff has conducted sessions for some of the world’s largest fitness organizations including IDEA, CAN-FIT-PRO, Fitness Professionals (UK), NETWORK (Australia), and CAIN. At Can-Fit-Pro's 2003 Toronto event, Geoff was named "Mr. Personality". Marcus Irwin declared Geoff to be "Canada's favourite export in Europe". He is a CAN-FIT-PRO certified Fitness Instructor Specialist and is also a BCRPA Supervisor of Fitness Leaders.
Geoff has produced an instructor training video (with "Buns of Steel" legend Tamilee Webb) and also appeared in several fitness equipment related television infomercials. He recently starred in a consumer-based instructional video for "The Forza Fit Dome" and appeared on The Shopping Channel promoting the product. In addition, Geoff has co-starred in a nationally syndicated fitness TV show and, on many occasions, has acted as a fitness advisor for newspapers and magazines (Toronto Star, METRO, Western Living, Canadian Living, Chatelaine, Beyond Fitness, IDEA) and TV news and entertainment programs (Much Music, CBC, Global, BCTV, VTV). Geoff has appeared on CTV's Canada AM and was a regular guest on CTV's Health and Fitness show, Balance Television with Dr. Marla Shapiro.
In 1991, Geoff was the men’s gold medallist at the B.C. Aerobics Championships and a silver medallist in the team category at the Reebok Canadian National Aerobics Competition. Geoff also served as a Sport Aerobics coach and judge.
Geoff has been actively involved in supporting charitable organizations since early in his career. His commitment has involved work with - the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation, Rethink Breast Cancer, Vancouver Food Bank, the Salvation Army, the Lung Association, the SPCA, Aids Vancouver, and "A Loving Spoonful" (including participating as a lead instructor at several annual "Fit For Food" events held in Vancouver)
Geoff’s fitness pursuits also include marathon running. He has now completed four of the ultra endurance events and even qualified for the prestigious Boston Marathon.
Geoff has been involved as a spokesperson and ambassador for several major fitness apparel manufacturers including lululemon, NIKE (Geoff was a NIKE Fitness Athlete for 7 years) and Reebok (as a Master Trainer).
Geoff is a member of Can-Fit-Pro (Canada), IDEA (USA) and NETWORK for Fitness Professionals (Australia).
