Meet the FRST Team

Spencer Ayres

owner
CSEP Certified Personal Trainer (CSEP-CPT)

Spencer is a Certified Personal Trainer, and the owner of FRST Fitness. Spencer has been working in the fitness industry for the past decade, previously owning a successful personal training business before opening FRST in 2018 with his wife, and business partner, Chelsey.

“Everyone has different bodies and different goals, why shouldn't they be trained differently? I believe clients should always ask questions and strive to understand the why, not just the how of training. My passion is in teaching my clients, helping them push past their self imposed limits, and celebrating in their big wins. My mission is to help as many people as possible learn the skills and lessons needed to live happier, healthier lives”.

Contact Spencer at: admin@frstfitness.com

Chelsey Ayres

Operations Manager
R.KIN

Chelsey is a Registered Kinesiologist with the College of Kinesiologists of Ontario. With extensive experience in functional, orthopaedic rehabilitation, Chelsey is very passionate about helping her clients take their rehab into their own hands, and get back to doing what they love through movement.

Chelsey helped open the FRST doors in 2018, and quickly fell into the role of Operations Manager. You’ll very rarely find Chelsey teaching a class, but rather helping out clients one on one and sweating with you!

Nia P.

Personal Trainer

Nia grew up in Wales and moved to Canada ten years ago. She recently graduated from the University of Ottawa, with a BSc in Human Kinetics, and is currently completing her Msc in Kinesiology, with the goal of becoming a Registered Kinesiologist. Nia has experience working with the Heart Wise Exercise program, running exercise sessions for patients with chronic disease.  

Nia has a passion for badminton, and is a former competitive player, and current coach. You’ll usually see her smiling, singing to herself and dancing to her favourite tunes in class. In her spare time, she loves to paint and enjoy good food. She lives by her life mottos: food = fuel and exercise = medicine.

Sogand N.

Personal Trainer

Sogand was born in Iran and received her Bachelors degree in Russian translation. After completing her degree, she lived in Russia for a year as a translator, although her passion has always been for fitness.

Sogand returned to Iran when shew as 23, and opened her own gym in her hometown. Since moving to Ottawa, Sogand is now completing her education at Algonquin College in Health and Fitness Promotion.