Get to know Our Team
Fitmama strong Ottawa Owner: Susan McDonald
I am the proud owner of Fitmama Strong Ottawa, where I help women in their childbearing years stay fit and healthy.
My own journey into fitness began in my early 20’s, long before I had babies, but right around the time my dad died of heart disease. I worked hard to stay fit and healthy so that I could avoid the same fate as my dad. When I became pregnant with my son, I had a difficult pregnancy and learned firsthand, how difficult it is to shed pounds.
I know how hard it is to have a baby – they demand time and energy and deprive you of sleep, all of which make it that much harder to get out and exercise. It was never easy, but I made it a point to get out to my Strollercise group every week and run with other new moms. It was hard work, but we cheered each other on, helped each other out and listened when no one else would. And this is where my community of moms began. It was these moms that eventually introduced me to FITMOM.
I look forward to supporting you through your own journey of motherhood, holding your baby when you need a break, providing you with a safe place to build your community of moms and helping you become the strongest and fittest mom you can be!
Susan’s Credentials:
CanFitPro Certified Personal Trainer
CanFitPro Pre/Post Natal Fitness Specialist
Our Instructors
Jennifer (Fitmama Strong Durham owner)
Jennifer is the mom of two boys and has been running the Fitmama Strong Durham location for over 13 years. Not only is she a personal trainer, she’s also a lamaze instructor and a doula. You’ll find Jennifer on your screen in many of our on-demand workout in the content library. If you’re looking for her online, she most often teaches our evening Express and Prenatal Fitness classes. We’re certain you’ll love her energy and enthusiasm!
KIMBALINA (Fitmama Strong Online Instructor)
Kimbalina was a regular at our Mom & Baby Classes when she decided she’d like to join our team! Kimbalina enjoys playing team sports and being active. She’s the mom of two littles - a son and a daughter, and together with them she helped build out on-demand workouts while living overseas for a year. She’s back in Canada, so you’ll see also see her live, teaching daytime Express Classes.
DIANA (Fitmama Strong Online Instructor)
Diana is a Durham region Fitmama Strong member who has recently joined our online team of instructors. She’s a mom of one adorable little and loves outdoor adventures. She has a number of years experience teaching group fitness classes at the Goodlife, so you know that her workouts will be fast paced and fun! You’ll see her live on your screen at our daytime Express Classes.