In 2005, at the age of 45, I was feeling “old”. Despite being physically active and maintaining what I thought was a reasonably good diet, I had gained weight, felt low on energy and was experiencing numerous physical pains and injuries.
In 2006 I completely changed my approach to nutrition and training for fitness, health and wellness. Since then, I have continually sought to improve my knowledge and skills by researching and studying various methods, as well as attending numerous certifications, seminars and workshops. I have sought, and continue to seek, the best teachers and coaches available. I have learned that the most important element of any training method is proper movement and the ability to improve and maintain the body's natural movement patterns through mobility, flexibility, and control.
My motto is “Movement is Life”! Loss of movement ability accelerates aging, but it is never too late to turn things around for a longer, improved quality of life.
- Rick Boisvert
Certifications:
Seminars and Other Training:
- NCCP Gymnastics Foundations (2017)
- Flexibility Trainer (Andralyn Zayn, 2015)
- Handstand Trainer (Andralyn Zayn, 2015)
- NCCP Olympic Weightlifting Coach in Training (Dan Robitaille, 2014)
- Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (Dr. Andreo Spina, 2013)
- Agatsu Mobility & Movement (Sara-Clare Lajeunesse, 2013)
- Crossfit Gymnastics Foundations (Sean Lind, 2012)
- Agatsu Kettle Bell (Shawn Mozen, 2010)
- POSE Running (Nicholas Romanov, 2010)
- Movement & Mobility (Kelly Starrett, 2010)
- Crossfit Level 1 (2008, re-certified 2011)
- First Aid and CPR (Current)
- DVRT USB Workshop - Foundations (Cory Cripe, Online, 2023)
- DVRT Ultimate Sandbag Training Back, Knees, & Shoulders Restoration (Online, 2023)
- DVRT Ultimate Sandbag Training Foundations (Online, 2022)
- Fighting Monkey - 9 Mountain Cycles (Josef Frucek - Online, 2022)
- White Tiger Qigong - 5 Elements, 8 Trigram, 5 Animals (Online, 2021)
- Fighting Monkey - Zero Forms (Josef Frucek - Online, 2021)
- Kinstretch (Dr. Andreo Spina, 2018)
- The Foot Collective (2018)
- Mobile Power (Alanna Kraaijeveld, 2018)
- Fighting Monkey Practice (Jozef Frucek, 2017)
- Hard Style Kettle Bell Level 1 & 2 (Louka Kurcer, 2016)
- Gymnastic Bodies Foundations (Christopher Sommer, 2014)
- Agatsu "Masters of Movement" Training Camp (2013)
- Olympic Weightlifting (Alexander Varbanov, 2013)
- Ido Portal Hand Balancing Workshop (Odelia Goldschmidt, 2013)
- Agatsu Squat Clinic (Sara-Clare Lajeunesse & Shawn Mozen, 2013)
- Ido Portal Movement Experience (Odelia Goldschmidt, 2012)
- Gymnastics Skills (Carl Paoli, 2011)
- Crossfit & Olympic Weightlifting (Pierre Auge, 2007, 2009, & 2011)
- Olympic Weightlifting (Dan Robitaille, 2009)
- CanFitPro Personal Trainer (2008)
- Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu (2006-2009)
- Aikido Yoseikan (2002-2005)
- Shotokan Karate (1996-2006)