Olson Werenka
LFG Labs founder / MMA Fighter / Personal Trainer
Olson has been a personal trainer, boxing coach and instructor for over 4 years. He has made a name for himself in this industry through his love for what he does and expertise in boxing, MMA and functional strength training. Active MMA fighter (3-0-0), he lives and breathes MMA.
Olson grew up playing hockey his entire life (his father being a former NHL hockey player) and found his niche with the rougher side of the sport. He eventually moved on from hockey and began fighting competitively. Boxing and MMA has given Olson a great sense of belonging and discipline over his years of experience. Now with multiple fights under his belt - he has learned the ins and outs of nutrition, self defence, elite style training and discipline.
His areas of expertise: MMA (Boxing / Muay Thai / Jiu-Jitsu), Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition.
Nico Kambasis
Pro MMA Fighter / Personal Trainer
Active professional MMA fighter and former martial arts gym manager - Nico comes from a very extensive martial arts background with many prestigious awards and accomplishments. He brings high energy and elite-level style training to his clients.
With his positive and vibrant energy, Nico has been training children for years. From very young kids aged 4 or 5 to older age groups, his patience and teaching skills make Nico a much-loved coach for children practicing martial arts such as muay thai and jiu-jitsu.
His areas of expertise: MMA (Boxing, Muay Thai, Jiu Jitsu), Self-Defence
Nick Ring
UFC Veteran / Personal trainer
Professional boxer and UFC middleweight veteran from Calgary with a 14-4 Pro MMA record, Nick brings the highest level of MMA/boxing experience and 25+ years of coaching and instructing knowledge.
Barry Macdonald
Professional boxing, kickboxing and muay thai fighter
BJJ black belt, judo black belt, wrestling coach, strength coach, fight commentator & host, Barry's expertise in the martial arts industry is unmatched.
He has trained multiple World, International, National, Provincial and Regional Champions in Muay Thai and Kickboxing, and coached and cornered over 1,000 fights.
Isaac Piper
MMA / Boxing / Muay Thai / BJJ / Wrestling
Isaac is a BJJ Purple Belt with 4+ years of experience in and out of the competition scene. He specializes in helping his clients reach their goals and improve themselves as martial artists regardless of the skill level! Catch him during boxing classes in the morning or if you are more of a weekend exerciser stop by his BJJ class!
Tyree McNabb
Muay thai / Boxing
Tyree McNabb is a Muay Thai fighter with 7+ years of experience and over 12 fights in 2 years. He's looking to go professional soon. He trains boxing and Muay Thai, always aims to give back to the community and to show what he has learnt in the martial arts world with personal training and classes.
Cyril Ignacio
Personal Trainer
Cyril is a certified personal trainer that lives and breathes fitness and all things gym related. With his own physique being quite impressive - he is dedicated to helping others achieve exactly that, plus more.
His areas of expertise: Strength & Conditioning, Nutrition
AJ Markat
BJJ Coach / MMA fighter
AJ is a BJJ Brown Belt with 100+ BJJ matches and 15+ years of experience. He'll be teaching BJJ classes as well as sharing his knowledge as a MMA fighter.
Alex Markat
BJJ Coach / MMA Fighter
Alex is a BJJ Black Belt with 100+ BJJ matches and 10+ years of experience. He's also a MMA fighter with a record of 5-1. Like his brother AJ, he'll be teaching BJJ classes as well as being part of our MMA classes!
Heather Parker
Muay Thai Coach / Self-Defence Coach
Heather is a former Muay Thai fighter (4-4) with 9+ years of Muay Thai experience. She also is an IKF East Coast Classic Champ and a clinch specialist! She teaches our Muay Thai classes as well as our self-defence classes on Saturdays.
Marketing Manager / Muay Thai Enthusiast
Passionate about all things fitness, Marina has a strong love for strength training and Muay Thai. She manages LFG Labs alongside Olson, ensuring the smooth running of the training center and the well-being of everyone, customers and trainers alike.
As the owner of her own online marketing and SEO company, she knows what it takes to run a successful business. Working on the marketing and branding side of LFG Labs is her favorite part.
Having also worked for many years in customer service, she enjoys the interaction with people. She ensures that every need is met at LFG Labs and that every customer enjoys a unique and personalized experience.
Trained by Olson, she aimed to take her first Muay Thai fight in 2024.
Vince Sobrino
Personal Trainer / Business Consultant
With 6+ years of experience in gym management, sales and personal training, Vince is a valuable asset to our team & operations.
Former boxer (3+ fights)
Personal trainer (6+ years experience)
Former gym owner (5+ years)
Melissa Monkhouse
Massage therapist / Personal trainer
Mel is a semi-professional volleyball player, certified personal trainer and registered massage therapist. She lives and breathes all things fitness and wellness.
Elena Grindlay
Registered Massage Therapist / Personal Trainer
Elena is a registered massage therapist and personal trainer. She specializes in therapeutic massage, relaxation massage, and dynamic cupping. With expertise in injury prevention, recovery, and strength conditioning, Elena can help enhance clients strength, performance, mobility, and overall wellbeing through tailored massage therapy and personal training sessions. As someone who has been weightlifting for almost 10 years, Elena is passionate about promoting long term health. Her training style is more strength focused / bodybuilding, placing emphasis on performance and ability over aesthetics. Elena is excited to help both athletes and individuals reach their fitness goals.
Saeed Abi-Issa
Coach / MMA / Muay Thai / BJJ / Wreslting / Hapkido
Saeed is a MMA fighter that lives and breathes the sport. He has a current record of 2-0 and hopes to improve that in a quick manner before turning pro. He has been a large part of Olsons MMA career and played part in several fights camps - cornering fighters, assisting with weight cuts etc. Saeed brings a lifetime of experience with holding pads, technical boxing, wrestling and BJJ.
BJJ Brown Belt
Wrestling (High School) National Champion
Patrick Armstrong
Boxing / Muay Thai / strength and conditioning
Pat is a Muay Thai Fighter with 60+ fights. IFK World Champion and Provincial Champion, he's been a coach for 10 years and will share his knowledge through Muay Thai, Boxing and S&C personal training and classes.