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About us

*IMPORTANT NOTICE*  We are in the process of updating our website and switching software companies. Please email Lorraine at swansonmountainfitness@gmail.com for schedule and membership inquiries!

 

Todd and Lorraine founded Swanson Mountain Fitness in 2019 intending to create a safe and comfortable place for everyBODY.

We are a class-based facility offering 30+ classes per week. Our classes include (but are not limited to): Yoga, Pilates, Strength and Conditioning, Endurance, and Soft Start.
We specialize in Kettlebell Sport, OCR (Obstacle Course Race) Conditioning, and Teen Athlete Training.
We can also offer Personal Training when availability allows.

We can accommodate all ranges of fitness levels from beginners to athletes and provide safe modifications for those working with limitations or recovering from injuries.

We are proud to be the home of The North Okanagan Kettlebell Open and part of both the Canadian Kettlebell Alliance (CKA) and Kettlebell Sport World League/ International Kettlebell Organization (IKO)

We have two floors, our downstairs (SMF Cave) is where all of our fitness/strength sessions occur. Our upper level (SMF Studio) is 2000 sq ft of newly renovated Studio space, perfect for our Yoga and Pilates sessions.

Our Studio space is also available for rent upon application, for single use (2-8 hrs), or on a regular, weekly/monthly basis.

For availability and to apply, email Lorraine at swansonmountainfitness@gmail.com

Meet the coaches

Todd Schweb: Co-Owner & Head Coach

Todd has been involved in sports and fitness most of his life.  Anyone that knows him, knows he is an avid Kettlebell lifter.  He has competed all over the world with Team Canada and currently holds the Canadian record in both 24kg and 28kg Biathlon for his weight class. He has an extensive list of achievements in Kettlebell sport, including bringing home gold for 24kg Biathlon in Ireland in 2019.

Todd specializes in teaching Kettlebell Sport and Functional Fitness.

Todd’s philosophy “Achieving goals through consistency, direction and planned execution.”

 

 

 

 

Lorraine Painchaud: Co-Owner & Head Coach

Lorraine found her love of fitness in her 20’s.  Her first love was Yoga and Pilates which has grown and expanded over the years into a very diversified love of functional fitness and learning all of which the body is capable of doing.

She races competitive OCR (Obstacle Course Race) and in her first-year racing, qualified for World’s. In 2021, she took her first podium, finishing 2nd in her age group. In 2022, she took home another AG podium finish and placed 4th Elite Female in a Spartan Ultra.   Lorraine also competes in Kettlebell Sport and currently holds Rank 1 for 12kg Biathlon, Rank 1 for 12kg Triathlon and CMS (Candidate for Master of Sport) in 16 kg Long Cycle and 16kg snatch. In 2020, she placed 3rd in The World League for overall female in 16 kg Long Cycle and 1st in her weight class. In 2022, she qualified to lift with Team Canada.

She holds a variety of fitness and nutrition-based certifications.

Lorraine’s philosophy is “Move with purpose and intention.”

 

 

Natalie Sinnott: Coach

Natalie is passionate about fitness and helping others to reach success in their own fitness journey.  She relates to those who may feel ‘out of their element’ having once been there herself.

She has competed in both Spartan OCRs (Obstacle Course Race), and other endurance events, as well as Kettlebell Sport earning Rank 1 in 8 kg Biathlon and Snatch. In 2022, she qualified to lift with Team Canada.

Natalie has her Group Fitness Certification through ACE and is currently working towards becoming a Functional Training Specialist through ACE.

Natalie’s philosophy “There are no shortcuts to success. Push hard, be consistent, do the work”.

 

 

 

Amy-Rae Cuzzetto: Coach 

Amy grew up playing competitive sports such as lacrosse, basketball, and hockey.  Her passion for sport grew into coaching lacrosse to children for a number of years before moving on to university. From 13-15 Amy represented Team BC at the Women’s Lacrosse Nationals and for three years in a row, she managed to take home a bronze, a silver, and a gold medal. 
She is passionate about helping people reach their health goals (including nutrition, mental health, and fitness) and overcome any physical ailments they may endure. She graduated from UBCO in June 2021 with a BHK (Bachelors in Human Kinetics), where she doubled majored in ‘Clinical Exercise Physiology‘ and ‘Health Promotion‘ and minored in Psychology.  Also, being passionate about nutrition, in December 2021 she became Certified Nutritionist through ISSA.
When she’s not at the gym, you can find me up in the bush enjoying dirt biking, hunting, and camping or on the lake fishing!

 

 

Ryan Koch: Coach & Founder of  Swanson Grit 

Ryan is a seasoned OCR (Obstacle Course Race) athlete.  He has a love for pushing both mental and physical boundaries to show others just what they’re capable of achieving.

He is a  Krypteia with Spartan Extreme Endurance, a certified Spartan SGX coach and Obstacle Specialist.  He has worked on OCR build crews and as The Head Official for Spartan Race in Western Canada.

Ryan is the founder and mastermind behind Swanson Grit, endurance events designed to push participants past their perceived limits.

Ryan’s philosophy “Determination despite difficulty- life in 3D”