Fixed vs Growth Mindset

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2026 Education Calendar

January 17, 2026

VIVO HEALTH Movement/ Running Certification

BURNABY NORTHGATE

January 18, 2026

VIVO HEALTH Movement/ Running Certification

KELOWNA CAPRI CENTRE

February 20-22, 2026

Kinetic Performance – KP Barbell Level 2

BURNABY NORTHGATE

March 07, 2026

PT Connection and Education Event

EXECUTIVE PLAZA HOTEL COQUITLAM

June 04, 2026

Kevin Darby Trainer 101 – 5 Things Every Trainer Should Know

BURNABY NORTHGATE

June 12-14, 2026

Exercise Therapy Association – Core Mastery

BURNABY NORTHGATE

November 5-7, 2026

Darby Training Systems – DTS Level 1

BURNABY NORTHGATE

Fall Fitness Forum

Matthew Slack – Education Road Map for 2027

BURNABY NORTHGATE

Winter Recovery Summit

Kim Jory – Small group coaching demos and peer feedback

BURNABY NORTHGATE

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Matthew Slack

Personal Training Education Liaison
Level 6 Personal Trainer
PT of Excellence 2023, 2024, 2025

I’m here to help you map your progress, set milestones, and stay accountable on your PT Black Belt journey.

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