Sue Abell, creator of Tread Powerfully^®, is a fitness instructor and personal trainer with an honours degree in English, and fitness certifications from the YMCA and Can-Fit-Pro.

Sue taught fitness classes throughout University, and after a 10-year international business career, returned to Canada… and to her passion for exercise. Sue has instructed at various clubs during her fitness career and in addition to her current fitness business, is instructing a Cardio Challenge class and training clients at the YMCA.

In the winter of 2006, Sue launched Abell Bodies, an in-home personal training business. The following spring, she introduced a new indoor/outdoor fitness concept entitled Tread Powerfully^®. The valuable experience gained as a working mother, runner, and trainer, has led Sue to the understanding that exercise needs to be varied, and able to fit one’s lifestyle.

Sue’s mantra: “INtense and OUT in an hour”, tells participants that during one of her classes, they will use a variety of deliberate and controlled movements that will engage every muscle group, increase heart rates, and still be adaptable for all fitness levels and ages.

Lisa Wayland is a Group Fitness and Cycle Instructor with a BA in Sociology, and fitness certifications with Can-Fit-Pro and Cycle Reebok.

Lisa became very active and took part in a regular exercise program following the birth of her second son in 2001. Her belief that a “Happy Mommy = Happy Children” is what motivated her and her children to make the daily trip to the gym.

Four years ago, Lisa participated in her first indoor cycle class and was immediately hooked. Two years later she was certified to teach cycle, and has been doing so regularly with continued energy and excitement.

In 2007, at the age of 38, Lisa achieved a personal goal by becoming certified as a Fitness Instructor Specialist, and just this past summer, she completed her SPIN Pilates certification.

Lisa met Sue at the fitness club where they were both instructors. When Sue first introduced Tread Powerfully^® (TP) on the indoor treadmill, Lisa quickly added it to her fitness routine believing firmly in the concept and its benefits. Having completed her TP training with Sue, Lisa is now a qualified TP instructor. Along with her valuable experience, Lisa also brings the kind of energy and enthusiasm necessary to guide TP participants through their one-hour class effectively, while enabling them to thoroughly enjoy it, and achieve results.

Paula Stewart is a certified fitness instructor through Can-Fit Pro and a full-time martial arts instructor at Sidekicks School of Martial Arts. She holds a 2^nd degree Black Belt in Taekwon-Do, a Bachelor of Music degree from Dalhousie University, and utilizes both her musical and martial arts skills as the director of the Sidekicks Demo Team and instructor of her own Cardio-Punch Program.

Paula began working as a musician at the age of 16 and continued to play trombone professionally while attending university, adding many musical teaching experiences in the years following. After joining Sidekicks with her 2 sons, she earned a black belt in 2005 and progressed out of the corporate world to follow her passion to teach as an instructor at Sidekicks.

It was through martial arts that Paula (aka “Miss Stewart”) met Sue, the parent of one of her students. She tried Sue's classes at a local fitness club, quickly becoming a devoted fan of Sue's positive energy and practical approach. Since Paula would often walk the waterfront and do beach-side martial arts workouts, she was thrilled when Sue brought Tread Powerfully^® (TP) to the streets of Burlington. This became a valuable part of Paula's physical preparation for her 2^nd degree Black Belt test in 2007.

Having personally experienced the benefits of TP, Paula welcomed Sue's invitation to take the necessary steps to join her and Lisa as a part-time TP instructor.