Meet your trainers at Opus Athletics

JOrdan Glasser

“I am part of the Crossfit community because they have defined fitness, challenged it, and continue to mould the program that I teach today. Oh, and it produces far and away the best fitness results on the planet!”

A little about me and why Crossfit is my passion … I didn’t begin my quest for knowledge in the fitness world to pursue a career, I did it because it’s what I love to do! As I began to age, the sports I did so effortlessly, began to require a little more training. A couple of rehabs later I understood the importance of health, and pre-hab (What I refer to as being healthy to prevent re-hab!). I was extremely fortunate to stumble upon the first CrossFit Affiliate in Seattle back in 2005, way before anyone knew what CrossFit was. And their team gladly took me in, and let me gain as much knowledge as I could from an unbelievable staff.

From the moment I participated in my first Crossfit workout, I knew my life would take a new direction, and boy has it ever.  From my first class back in '05, to CrossFit Affiliation a year and a half later in 2006, to a proud affiliate owner since 2008. I am proudly a part of the Crossfit community. They have defined fitness, challenged it, and continue to mould the program that I teach today. It not only helped me achieve all of my previously escaping fitness goals, it’s answering goals I never would have fathomed possible!

I have watched individuals with poor health become healthy, average people become athletic, athletes become elite athletes, elite athletes push the level of their sports. More importantly, I have seen people achieve goals, conquer chronic pain and injuries, gain confidence, and believe in themselves in ways they never thought possible. I can say all of this, because I am one of those people. I have studied the movements and methodology, and I would love to show you what I’ve learned.

My passions in life are being active- sports that include snowboarding, skiing, hockey, racquet sports, biking, hiking, olympic weightlifting, trying new sports, and not be left out- CROSSFIT.

certification

EDUCATION

Ashmead College Honors Graduate - Fitness Trainer Program

elle clemens

Hi! I started CrossFit in my teens and totally fell in love with it - the training, the workouts and the community. Participating in and coaching CrossFit has taken me around the world and I’m so excited to be able to share my experiences and learn from you all in Whistler.

My background is originally in gymnastics, I was a gymnast for 17 years growing up! When I switched to CrossFit I jumped straight into competing - individually, as a teen and in teams (often with my sister). While at uni I specialised in weightlifting, training towards the target of becoming national champion in my age group which I achieved in 2021. These days I put less pressure on my training and I use CrossFit to maintain my fitness and stay strong so I can enjoy being active outside - Whistler is the perfect playground for getting more involved in climbing, biking and skiing! While my goals have changed over the years, what has stayed consistent is my passion for CrossFit as both a methodology and training tool.

I have been coaching various sports for over 10 years - starting out in gymnastics, then CrossFit, weightlifting and most recently mountain biking. I love that I get to help people get better every day and have fun doing it. I’m looking forward to meeting and training with you all at the gym!

CERTIFICATION

-CrossFit Level 2 Trainer

-BWL Level 2 Certificate in coaching Weightlifting 

Fraser Cameron

I started CrossFit in 2021 and instantly fell in love with it. I remember going in thinking I was relatively fit from a background in rugby, mountain biking and living an active life, that was my first mistake. People double my age were cruising this workout and I was spent. I very quickly realized I was in the right place, where ego is left at the door and everyone is learning to be better at something. I loved this. 
I have played rugby since the age of 5 and really love the sport. After finishing up university I struggled finding a team where I felt comfortable in and in all honesty I had so many other things I wanted to do. CrossFit gives me the baseline fitness to be able to pick up anything and give it a good go. 

I have coached many rugby teams growing up, was a qualified mountain bike instructor and know that in the future I want to get more opportunities to grow as a coach as I look to move my life away from my previous role as a Chartered Accountant in the corporate world.

Certifications

• CrossFit Trainer Level 1

• L3 Personal trainer 

Cameron Gant

Bio Coming soon…..

Lula darquier

Lula was part of the last group of foundations in our Creekside location back in November of 2012. For those keeping track, over 5 years ago! When she walked in the door, her motivation was to improve her fitness to help her mountain biking career. Since then, it's evolved, and you can see that Lula loves to train, loves to put in the work, which is obvious to those around her.

Before CrossFit, and before mountain biking, Lula was a ski coach with a background in ski racing. She has an eye for detail, so don't think for a moment you'll sneak anything past her. (I know, I've been busted many times before!) She recently passes her level 1 coaches certificate for CrossFit, and is ready to start coaching classes on her own.

Her 5 years of training with us packed more than enough evidence that Lula would be a great addition to our team of coaches. I am happy that she decided to join us, and am looking forward to what's to come!

certification

• CrossFit Level 1 Trainer

• crossfit level 2 trainer