
Chris Gilbert
OWNER - HEAD COACH/INSTRUCTOR
Paramedic by profession, Athlete by passion.
I am an Ultramarathon Runner, Spartan Athlete, and all round fitness fanatic. I love everything that has to do with training and finding a way to grow in life.
I also have over a decade of working in Emergency Services, and I thrive on pushing my limits both physically and mentally no matter the challenge I face.
My background working in a Tactical team capacity, I embrace the team mentality, and train relentlessly to excel in every facet of life. This is what I put into my training and instil in all my clients - a relentless pursuit to thrive in life!
Join me on this journey, seeking to improve not just physical fitness but prioritize mental health and the complete wellness spectrum. Whether you are a first responders or weekend warrior, together, we will conquer any obstacle that comes our way!
Certifications:
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NCCPT Certified Personal Trainer
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Certified Nutritionist
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Tactical Conditioning Specialist
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Exercise Recovery & Corrective Exercise Specialist
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Tactical - Advanced Care Paramedic
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Spartan SGX Coach
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Spartan Ambassador & OCR Racer
MISSION
At True North Tactical Fitness, my mission is to help my clients reach their fullest potential and see them thrive in life. My approach to training involves both Physical & Mental development, working to establish long term lifestyle habits built for a thriving lifestyle. I aim to provide personalized, comprehensive programming, based off proven principals and foundations to help all my clients reach their goals and become the best versions of themselves.
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ABOUT US
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Founded in 2022, True North Tactical Fitness started as a community of team support, where First Responders could continue to reap the physical and mental benefits of fitness, during the chaos that was COVID.
Since its inception, it has now evolved into an academy of fitness and mindset for First Responders.
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From Buddy Checks and team-talks , 1 on 1 training sessions, Online coaching, Breathwork and Mindset, and so much more - I have strived to create an encouraging and supportive environment and promote a thriving community of like minded individuals. I am dedicated to providing my clients with the best possible service out there!
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THE FOUR PILLARS OF FUNCTIONAL FITNESS:
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1. FITNESS: Improving our physical abilities: Strength, Speed, Agility, Mobility, Technical Skills, and Reactivity. Developing each individually and then brining the complete package together to Thrive in performance. Its about improving known deficiencies and pushing the threshold of our limits. Move without pain, and move to our full functional abilities.
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2. NUTRITION: Much like our approach to fitness, nutrition is fundamental to our physical well-being. We must identify and address our nutritional deficiencies, and harmonizing our diet to enhance our performance. We work on optimizing our nutritional intake to create a complete package of performance that fuels our activities and recovery. It is our responsibility to understand our Macro & Micronutrient needs, and ensure we fuel our body for a lifetime of optimal performance.
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3. MINDSET: Mindset plays a crucial role in our overall well-being. It's about recognizing and addressing mental obstacles, while fostering a resilient outlook that enables us to navigate life's challenges with strength and tenacity. Developing Mindfulness as a practice, as it's the cornerstone of our mental health that allows us to stay present and focused on the tasks at hand while controlling stress' effects on our body. Plus we must develop a relentless commitment to growth, as it fuels our quest to continually expand our potential.
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4. BREATHWORK: Through conscious and intentional breathing, we can exert a new level of control over our very being. From improving our lung capacity, enhancing our focus, calming the mind, or pushing through pain and performance - Breath can control it all. Breathwork is our tool for self-regulation, stress reduction, and connecting with our inner self. Just as we relentlessly pursue growth in all other aspects of life, we must embrace the pursuit of a harmonious relationship with our breath, as it enables us to unlock the highest potential of our mind & body.




