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At Urban Athlete it’s all about you! Tell us what you’d like to achieve, our dynamic team of personal trainers will develop the effective results based plan, either in person or virtually! Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned fitness enthusiast we have the right trainer for you.

• Refreshing and engaging workout routines.
• Stay motivated and accountable.
• Rehabilitate old injuries and prevent new ones.
• Create superior health, vitality and energy.
• Perform better – at everything!

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Hugo Salazar

Personal Trainer

Strength and Conditioning certificate with Honours, Certified Personal Trainer Specialist, Functional Movement Systems Level 1, Backfit Pro Trained, First Aid, CPR, AED.

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I am a Certified personal trainer and strength and conditioning coach. I have close to 10 years of experience working in big gyms and smaller private studios. I have experience training big groups, one-on-one clients, as well as online trainees and clients ranging from 13-year-olds up to 90+.

There are no magic formulas or pills involved in my practice. My training is based on three pillars:

Positive habit development

Strength training / Resistance training

Nutrition

With this method and consistent coaching, I will help you achieve your health and fitness goals through proper planning and progression of an individualized training regimen. This is done by creating a plan that will be based on your needs and aforementioned goals.

I firmly believe that by working hard and staying consistent, everybody has the power to be better than they were yesterday.

My Testimonials

Laughter Amid Learning

May 10, 2023

Hugo has a fantastic attitude. There was always laughter amid learning and growth. – L. M.

May 10, 2023

Hugo was super professional and seemed to just follow my lead when it came to conversations during training sessions, which I always appreciate, especially in that context since working out and talking about fitness goals can feel vulnerable for lots of people. We ended up being kinda friends too since he was easy to chat […]

May 10, 2023

Hugo is amazing and I would highly recommend him! He is a consummate professional, extremely knowledgeable, was always early for sessions, organized, non judgmental, and quietly supportive to help me reach my goals. – S.

Aug 23, 2022

I did three personal training sessions with Hugo Salazar and I absolutely loved it!! He was knowledgeable, patient, fun, and really helped me with my form and with creating a work out plan for the long term. I’d highly recommend him to anyone, even if they only do a session or two you do learn […]

Wendy Peterson

Personal Trainer

PTS, TSCC1, RSNA, Certified Kettlebell and Pilates instructor, Certified Pre & Post - Natal

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Trainer for Life | Urban Athlete Calgary

After running a successful training studio and outdoor bootcamps in BC, I moved to Calgary and joined Urban Athlete when we opened in 2013. With almost 30 years in the fitness industry, and recently named Impact Magazine-Canada’s Top Fitness Instructor of 2025, I help people build real strength for real life.

My approach is simple: less stress, more strength. I focus on movement that supports your day-to-day—correcting imbalances, activating core muscles, and helping you feel more capable in your body.

Many of my clients are navigating life transitions, returning to exercise, recovering from injury, or moving through menopause, and they want to feel strong, steady, and confident again. We start where you are and build from there.

I love what I do, and I live what I teach. Your strength is the goal. Your success is my passion.

My Articles

Grab the Bell by the Horns

By Wendy Peterson | Jan 31, 2024

What is stopping you from grabbing a kettlebell off the shelf? Are you looking for new motivation? Are you trying to break through a fitness plateau? Are you aiming to build confidence in the gym?

What to Expect in a Classical Pilates Class

By Wendy Peterson | Sep 7, 2020

In this video Urban Athlete trainer, Wendy Peterson, brings us through the 20 Classical Pilates moves. This is a little sneak peek of what you will learn in our Classical Pilates classes!

The New Normal

By Wendy Peterson | Jun 5, 2020

Is this current situation our new normal? For now, it is. With positive focus and our determination set to continue to provide for our members, we have been committed since day one of the gym closing its doors, to helping you stay active! Without missing a beat, we taught our first zoom class the following […]

Made 5am Worth It

Aug 7, 2025

I had Wendy as my personal trainer three times a week for a few months. Although I've been into fitness for a long time, working with her was really beneficial. She noticed things about my form and posture and helped me correct movements I've been doing wrong for a while. She also asked questions about the equipment I had at home so that she could tailor movements around what I already had available to me.

Jul 4, 2024

I’ve been religiously doing my Physio and Pilates exercises for decades to address upper back and neck problems. I felt I wasn’t making any progress and, as a soon – to-be-retiree who is fairly active and spends a great deal of time in the mountains, I was feeling pretty discouraged. That is until I met […]

Nov 13, 2023

Wendy has been an incredible motivator in my training and makes the sessions so much fun. She uses her humor and enthusiasm when clearly communicating and queuing movements to ensure proper form, and is quick to modify where necessary to accommodate physical limitations. Her program designed for my specific needs has resulted in improved strength and significant reduction in chronic back pain due to scoliosis.

May 10, 2023

Wendy pushed me when I was feeling unmotivated. Kept up throughout the challenge to keep me accountable with workouts. Super fun to be around. Gave me the knowledge to better understand stress and its effects on the body/fat storage. Wendy was awesome – will most likely buy more training sessions with her in the future. […]

May 10, 2023

Wendy responded really well to my specific injuries and workout goals. She gives excellent cues that help me activate the correct muscles. She listened to what I wanted to achieve instead of assuming I just wanted to get thinner.

May 10, 2023

She listened to what I wanted to accomplish and gave diverse workouts that I can use going forward. Wendy was high energy and very supportive. – M. M.

Oct 26, 2022

Wendy adapted and tailored her training program for me based on her assessment of my fitness and specific areas of weakness. She didn’t try to force me into a set program, instead she was very flexible, adjusting exercises week by week based on what she saw from me. I feel like I progressed alot both […]

Oct 26, 2022

It was a real pleasure to work with Wendy. My goal was to find a kettlebell instructor, and I found a gem! Wendy is extremely knowledgeable, with an amazing sense of humor, which made every session enjoyable and exciting. Wendy has a unique approach to training: she was very attentive to all my concerns and […]

Oct 26, 2021

Wendy is a personal trainer committed to helping you achieve measurable results. I have the option of “zooming” her stretch class at home, a bonus during covid time. Her classes motivate me to be accountable and allow me to exercise at my own level. Motion is lotion she says. Thanks, Marilyn Kamloops BC

Sep 16, 2021

After struggling with workouts own my own, Wendy took me under her wing and helped me feel comfortable in the gym setting. I wanted to keep the momentum going and convinced my husband to join me in personal training couple sessions. Wendy made unique workouts for each of us that we could do together (not […]

Sep 16, 2021

In the past, I have never had a personal trainer before. My wife had met Wendy at the gym and wanted to take some trainer sessions so we decided to book some partner sessions with her and it was super beneficial. Wendy was/is a great trainer because even if you came in with no energy […]

Mar 22, 2021

Training: After years of being a cardio keener and putting strength training and stretching to the side, I found myself with some niggling joint discomfort and rapidly declining mobility. I had tried some of Wendy’s core and pilates classes and knew that training with her would help me to reach my strength and mobility goals […]

Mar 22, 2021

I have been working with Wendy since the fall, after enjoying her fitness classes and noting how her excellent cueing was helping me progress. Even though we meet virtually, our sessions have helped me develop better coordination and form and helped me heal from various joint injuries. I feel that my posture and gait have improved […]

Mar 5, 2021

My husband started training with Wendy 6 years ago. It took me a few years of listening to his rave reviews of Wendy’s knowledge, support, and guidance before I started training with her 2 years ago. Wendy has always been eager to share her knowledge and expertise in a non-threatening manner. She not only encourages […]

Feb 17, 2021

Wendy’s motivating personality and positive energy are what keep me coming back for more! Her programs are fun yet challenging, and I saw noticeable results within weeks of working with her. Not only have I been able to lose all my baby weight and more, but I’ve never been stronger or more fit in my […]

Feb 17, 2021

I just wanted to write and thank you Wendy for all your support. I really value your amazing wealth of fitness knowledge, your intelligence and heart, and the professional standard you hold yourself to. I could not have asked for a better guide, and you always make our sessions a true education in fitness. – […]

Feb 17, 2021

I had never worked out for even a single day in my life prior to this, and was extremely nervous! After trying a few different workout places, my husband and I found Urban Athlete! We have had the best experience with teaching us how to exercise correctly so that we do not injure our bodies. Wendy, […]

Feb 17, 2021

I began training with Wendy just about a year ago after I have met her through a friend. When I first went to start a program with her I thought to myself well this shouldn’t be too bad. Man was I wrong! I thought that I was in shape considering I worked as a labourer […]

Feb 17, 2021

I have been training with Wendy in group classes and some personal training sessions for a couple years. When I first started to train with Wendy I felt that I was at a plateau with my workouts. I was not inspired anymore and was injured from learning and completing exercises incorrectly. As soon as I […]

Feb 17, 2021

After training extensively with Wendy I can honestly say every session taught me something new, be it body alignment, utilizing equipment I’d always wondered about but never attempted, different training strategies, core stability, or how to effectively warm up. Her enthusiasm and high standards deliver an informative, fun, and highly productive workout. Wendy has been […]

Feb 4, 2021

I’ve worked harder in my home workouts with Wendy than almost anytime I’ve been at the gym! For the first part of the pandemic when gyms were closed I spent the better part of six months doing unfulfilling and unsatisfying home workouts by myself. I always thought that I just needed to be back in […]

Feb 1, 2021

Since receiving a Pilates DVD as a Christmas gift from my mom 20 years ago, I really hadn’t given Pilates a second thought. However, I’m so glad to have found Wendy and Co. at Urban Athlete. I’ve found class to be a great chance to unwind, while at the same time focusing my breathing and getting in some excellent core […]

Feb 1, 2021

Hi, I just wanted to let you know how happy I am with my recovery and the help I received from Wendy. I had injured myself skiing and was unable to walk at New Years (was actually in a wheel chair!) After 6 weeks of physio, my physiotherapist stated that he had done all he […]

Feb 1, 2021

With my own wedding, a few bathing-suit wearing vacations, and a 10km run coming up in 2017 I decided it was time to get serious about working out but I didn’t know quite how to approach it. I’ve been a regular in some of Wendy’s classes for the past few years and finally decided to start training with her one-on-one. […]

Feb 1, 2021

I have been working out with Wendy for over a year now which started by attending her group workout classes. Wendy’s workouts are always challenging, creative, fun, and make me look forward to going to the gym. I decided do a personal training program with Wendy for 6 weeks and could not be more satisfied. The […]

Feb 1, 2021

Wendy is a fantastic trainer who always ensures I stay focused on my goals. Her workout routines are fun while also getting results and she makes me want to go to the gym! Her passion, enthusiasm and knowledge of the industry is what makes her an amazing trainer! – Karen

Adam Viste

Personal Trainer

First Aid, CPR, AED, CANFITPRO Certified Personal Trainer

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A personal trainer focused on building strength while maintaining optimal joint health. With my certification through CanFitPro, I understand the critical balance between strength training and joint integrity, and want to promote an environment welcoming to all skill levels, age groups, or genders. Whether you're just starting your fitness journey, wanting to improve the quality of daily activities such as playing with your kids, or just curious on how to build that superhuman strength in a safe and efficient manner, I’m happy to help!

Being passionate about delivering the best possible outcome for my clients, I’m continuously expanding my knowledge in the fitness industry. I believe that staying informed about the latest trends, research, and techniques not only enhances my skills but also empowers my clients to achieve their goals. Committed to personal and professional growth, I strive to build effective, evidence based programs with you that focus on functional movements and proper mechanics, ensuring clients can build the body they want without fear of injury.

My Articles

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Why Training Heavy Today Helps You Move Better Tomorrow

By Adam.V | November 19, 2025

Why Training Heavy Today Helps You Move Better Tomorrow When most people think of “functional fitness,” they imagine balancing on one leg, twisting in different directions, or doing movements that look like daily tasks. But the real key to moving well in everyday life isn’t doing exercises that mimic chores, it’s being strong. Strength is […]

Slowing Down To Strengthen Up: The Benefits Of Controlled Eccentric Contractions

By Adam.V | December 10, 2024

When talking about training, we always hear about the importance of proper form, different training techniques, and progressive overload. While those are essential parts of making progress in the gym, an often overlooked aspect is the tempo of your reps while training, especially in the eccentric phase of an exercise. When you read or hear the term eccentric contraction, it’s describing a muscle that lengthens under tension, such as when lowering a weight. An example would be during the bicep curl, lowering the dumbbell back to its starting position. Doing this movement controlled is crucial for muscle development and injury prevention.

Why Training Heavy Today Helps You Move Better Tomorrow

By Adam.V | Nov 19, 2025

Shannon Duerr

Personal Trainer

NASM Corrective Exercise Certified, AFLCA Group Fitness Instructor Certification, Standard First Aid/CPR-C

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Former competitive Triathlete, Marathon Runner, Cyclist and mother of three.

Specialty Training Areas: Functional Strength Training, Injury Rehabilitation and Prevention, Postural Improvement/Correction. Performance Training (Running and Cycling Specific.) Mobility for Longevity.

Coaching Philosophy: A truly holistic approach to health and well-being should incorporate a focus on training (moving your body), nutrition and mental health. In my own experience when we give priority to our fitness and wellbeing we are able to navigate all life’s challenges, and show up in all areas of our lives as the best version of ourselves. I pride myself on developing meaningful relationships with my clients. To me each and every client I train has provided me the opportunity to be a part of their life’s journey. I consider this a privilege and strive to do my utmost to educate, support and champion my clients to realize their goals. Together we are a team, striving for vitality, health and well-being. Fitness to me has no finish line!

My Articles

Achievable Alignment

By Shannon Duerr | Nov 23, 2020

Posture; What Does It Mean? I like to keep it pretty simple, posture is the representation of your body’s alignment and symmetry. It can reveal the presence of pain, muscular imbalances, and even reveal an individual’s state of mind. It is a snapshot of your overall health & wellbeing. Can I Change My Posture, Make Improvements? […]

Is Your Workout Routine Really Serving You?

By Shannon Duerr | Sep 23, 2020

I see it every day in my line of work. Those consistent, dedicated gym-goers. They have set days, time and routine that they follow week after week. For those of you who are reading this and thinking, isn’t this type of routine exactly what fitness professionals want people to adopt in order to maintain their fitness […]

By Shannon Duerr | Feb 3, 2017

Improve your run times and decrease your risk of injury by making posterior chain strength training part of your running regime. As a runner myself I know there’s nothing more frustrating and disappointing than carefully choosing, planning and paying for the race season ahead only to be sidelined with an injury after the first race […]

Excellent Communication

Oct 26, 2022

Professionalism, preparedness, in-depth knowledge, focus, excellent communication, great listening skills, punctuality, approachability. An overall first rate experience with Shannon. Shannon takes her role seriously and appears to be a great asset to Urban Athlete. Without reserve, I would recommend Shannon. – Gillian

Sep 21, 2022

Last Saturday Shannon delivered yet another outstanding Cycle class, which reminded me what an excellent instructor she is. It should be noted that I wasn’t in the mood to attend the class, any class for that matter – being a lazy Saturday morning and all. But alas soon into the class she managed to motivate […]

Feb 17, 2021

Two years ago my husband I booked a bicycling trip in Croatia for 7 days in May. We had been members of Urban Athlete for a year, but never attended a class and were looking for a way to get in shape for the trip. On the advice of one of the trainers we decided to […]

Jun 1, 2020

Question #1: What were your biggest challenges prior to working with me? Although I was a long-time lover of cardio, I had real difficulty keeping up with any kind of strength training program. I was sporadic in my efforts, and did not have the training or creativity to come up with workouts that were challenging […]

Jun 1, 2020

About me (because it’s all about me). I am a 59 year old Pilot looking to retire by the time I’m 65. My daily duties require me to go to the terminal get into a small flight deck and sit for periods of 10 hours a day and then walk out of the terminal. Sometimes […]

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Come see how our fresh and innovative approach to training will have you seeing results quicker.

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Hugo Salazar

Personal Trainer

Strength and Conditioning certificate with Honours, Certified Personal Trainer Specialist, Functional Movement Systems Level 1, Backfit Pro Trained, First Aid, CPR, AED.

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My Testimonials

Wendy Peterson

Personal Trainer

PTS, TSCC1, RSNA, Certified Kettlebell and Pilates instructor, Certified Pre & Post - Natal

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My Articles

My Testimonials

Adam Viste

Personal Trainer

First Aid, CPR, AED, CANFITPRO Certified Personal Trainer

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My Articles

My Testimonials

Shannon Duerr

Personal Trainer

NASM Corrective Exercise Certified, AFLCA Group Fitness Instructor Certification, Standard First Aid/CPR-C

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My Articles

My Testimonials

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