A certified exercise physiologist and personal trainer, Michael Carrera has vast experience as a health, fitness and weight loss expert. He holds a Masters of Science (Exercise Science) and has trained elite athletes, including national-level swimmers and professional hockey players. Michael’s education and experience has qualified him to create and administer strength test protocols for athletes in ice hockey, soccer, figure skating, lacrosse and swimming at the provincial and national level.

Michael has contributed to numerous scientific journals, articles, chapters and manuals in the areas of fitness, health and sports conditioning. In 2010, he launched The Catholic Workout,a book that combines spirituality with weight training and fitness. The book features the fitness routine built around the Passion of Christ and the Rosary. In the past he has coauthored the book Periodization: Training for Sports (2nd edition).


Michael is also widely recognized in the media. He has appeared as an expert on numerous radio and television programs, including morning shows, speciality channels and radio. He has been a contributor in national publications such as Men’s Health Magazine, Canadian Living, Alive Magazine and the National Post.


Michael created and implemented corporate wellness programs and health management strategies for top Canadian companies. He has also been responsible for creating more than 14,000 exercise programs for an online health and fitness website, and has overseen fitness and weight loss centres across Canada catering to women.

Michael currently lives in Toronto, Canada and is married with three young children.

 

TESTIMONIALS

 

What former training clients have said about Michael Carrera…

 

“Michael is a true pro whose skill has helped me shape my body and strengthen my lower back, which had been bothering me for years.  His easy going personality, sense of humor and creativity makes exercise fun and enjoyable.  Whenever I have a goal I know I have Michael to talk to and motivate me along the way.”
Jennifer Valentyne, Live Eye Host, Breakfast Television

 

“Under Michael's careful, patient instruction I gained strength, endurance, confidence ­ and a great friend. I always anticipate our sessions and leave feeling inspired ­ not only physically, but also mentally and spiritually. Always encouraging, deeply intuitive and damn funny, Michael is a superior teacher and an eternal pal.”
Lauren Ferranti, Health Writer and Editor

 

“Deciding to work with Michael was the best decision I’ve ever made. I was able to feel the results very quickly. He is responsible for taking my game to the next level. He’s by far the best trainer I’ve ever worked with!”
Blaine Manning, Forward, Toronto Rock Lacrosse Club

 

“My regular morning workouts with Michael were the highlight of my day.  Michael combines an easy going affability with the ability to motivate.” 
Allison Hanes, “The Six-Week Overhaul”, National Post, June 14th, 2007

 

“Michael is an amazing personal trainer. He’s motivating and inspiring and he listened to my goals (and setbacks) and tailored the program so that it would work for me – and give me the results I wanted. I looked forward to our sessions every week!”

Chantel Simmons, Author, Stuck in Downward Dog:  A Novel (Key Porter Books, 2007)