Team Freedom

Located in Ambleside in the heart of West Vancouver, Freedom is your personal training studio where you can count on being treated as an individual. At this exclusive, top of the line training facility, you can expect to receive the training that you need and desire. Using the latest fitness techniques, our trainers will give you a work out that contains elements of yoga, pilates, cardio, core and free weights. Our job is knowing what will motivate you and keep you motivated. Don't be frustrated when you go to the gym, be smart and use a professional who can help you improve your health and fitness. Find your Freedom!

Our trainers are Natalie Willson, Andrenea Troyer, Briar Davis, Lyle Walsh, Brian Rudd, Lynsey Arkley and David Pol. All of the trainers are certified and up-to-date in the latest techniques and have varied experiences to help give you the workout you want.

Natalie Willson

A lifelong resident of West Vancouver, Natalie has been involved in athletics her whole life starting with gymnastics before moving on and staring in track and field. Enjoying how the influence of health and fitness affects people, Natalie see’s “positive self image” as the most important component of her lifestyle and intends to make an impact on Freedom’s clients and the community. Nat is a BCRPA register Personal Trainer, Group Fitness Leader and has CPR, First Aid and is currently taking a Nutrition Knowledge for Fitness Professionals. Natalie enjoys personal training and teaching group fitness classes for all ages. Her passions also include fashion and she has a diploma in fashion merchandising. Her workouts are as creative and fun as her style and attitude.

Andrenea Troyer

Bio coming soon.

Briar Davis

Growing up on the trails and mountains of the North Shore, fitness has always been an important component of Briar’s life. During her many years of playing volleyball, soccer, softball and more, Briar made the decision to turn her passion for fitness into a career. Today, Briar is a BCRPA certified personal trainer, a Youth Fitness Specialist, and a Fitness Kickboxing Leader and is current in her CPR and First Aid certifications. She believes that by having a strong work ethic and a positive attitude anyone can reach their fitness goals, and she finds nothing more fulfilling than helping someone get there.

Lynsey Arkley

Born and raised in Hampshire, England where she developed a passion for the outdoors and horse riding, Lynsey started out as a work rider within the horse racing industry in the UK and Australia for 10 years alongside some of the top jockeys and horses. After deciding to make a change in her career she looked towards health and fitness as it had been so important while she was riding.
A believer that if you have fun while you are getting fit, you are more likely to make it part of your life. That is her goal to help make health and fitness a permanent part of your life - a part that you enjoy and look forward to, not dread!
She has a diploma in advanced personal training with Premier Global at the Iffley Road complex in Oxford, UK where Roger Banister ran the first 4 minute mile and is also certified in Stott Pilates and has designations from London School of Sports Massage and qualifying as a Sports Massage therapist.

Brian Rudd

Brian was born and raised on the North Shore and has grown up around sports and fitness for most of his life, playing AAA hockey for 8 years and also competing in other sports such as kick boxing, football and soccer. In his spare time he enjoys weight lifting, kick boxing, outdoor activities and swimming. Brian is a BCRPA and ACE certified personal trainer with CPR and First Aid certifications. He loves the results of accomplishing mentally and physically demanding goals and wants to pass that experience on to as many people as possible. Brian is able to combine many different techniques to create an individualized program to help you reach your desired level of fitness and health. His gentle but firm appraoch will help motivate you to be your best.

Lyle Walsh

Lyle is our resident trainer from Australia. His vast experience in training comes from a background of athletics, rugby, soccer, rock climbing and surfing. His intense focus is a trait that clients love to experience as they work towards their goals, whether they are training to lose weight or run their first marathon.
Lyle is certified with a Certificate 3 in Fitness/Gym instruction & Certificate 4 in Personal Training through FITLINK Australia, is registered with CanFitPro and has current First Aid and CPR qualifications.
Lyles philosophy is to make sure that you are rewarded for your efforts and the harder you work, the more success you experience. We’re successful when you’re successful! He is an avid traveler and of course a Canucks fan!

David Pol
Owner/Founder/Trainer

As the owner and founder of Freedom, it is David’s idea of what fitness and health should be that defines Freedom. Fitness is not just competition, nor should it just be about testing and numbers. Health and fitness should be about a way of life, about being able to change, and it should be about being able to do what you want. That’s Freedom.
After helping lead UBC to a national football championship in 1997, and winning a Western Conference all-star in 1998, David was taken in the second round of the CFL draft by the BC Lions. Following stints with Hamilton and Toronto, David was traded to the Calgary Stampeders, where he was part of their Grey Cup winning squad in 2001.
With an intensive background in strength, conditioning and athletic training, David also brings a Degree in Psychology from the University of British Columbia. This unique and in-depth way of understanding the human body and what motivates a person to be better, allows him to get the most out of each and every client at Freedom. Whether that be our ageless clients in their 70’s and 80’s or our fittest clients in their peak years, knowing how every client is different and what makes them respond, makes a session at Freedom an hour that the client will always looks forward too.

Oakley

Oakley is the youngest member of Freedom, but has been a member since he was born. He is available for one-on-one sessions or group therapy to help you feel better. Always ready to go for a walk or run, "Oaks" as he is known, is forever in a happy mood and is a master of the Yoga stretches 'downward dog' and 'crescent moon'. He recommends a diet high in snacks that contain peanut butter!

Freedom is a way and a power that allows every individual the same opportunities in their lifestyle. From running marathons to being able to hold your grandchildren with out pain, whatever your goals may be, the right choice is health and fitness. Let Fitness Be Your Freedom.