Yuri Elkaim BPHE, CK, RHN

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Yuri Elkaim Quick Facts

Main Areas: Fat Loss, Fat Burning Workouts, Energizing Nutrition, Success Psychology
Best Sellers: Eating for Energy, Fitter U™, Treadmill Trainer™
Career Focus: Author, Speaker, Fitness/Wellness Expert
Affiliation: Total Wellness Consulting, University of Toronto

Yuri Elkaim is regarded as one of the North America's leading fitness and nutrition authorities. He is the author of the groundbreaking book (and e-book) Eating for Energy, and is the creator of the industry-leading Fitter U and Treadmill Trainer iPod workouts.

Yuri graduated summa cum laude with a Bachelors of Physical Education and Health from the University of Toronto and is also a Certified Kinesiologist, a Registered Holistic Nutritionist, a former professional soccer player in Canada and France, and the current Head Strength and Conditioning & Nutrition Coach for the nationally ranked University of Toronto Men's Soccer program.

A frequent contributor to health and wellness publications and a highly sought after speaker, Yuri's understanding of functional exercise, energizing nutrition, and "success psychology" has helped thousands of people around the world achieve their goals and improve their quality of life. His passion and specialty lie in helping people achieve their fat loss goals.

He is the founder and owner of Total Wellness Consulting, Canada's leader in developing innovative fitness, nutrition, and personal growth programs to help people reach their full potential.

Before founding Total Wellness Consulting, Yuri enjoyed playing professional soccer for 3 years, in Canada with the Toronto Lynx (USL/A-League) and in France with Lille OSC (1st division).

He was also a 2-time All-Canadian with the University of Toronto Men's Soccer team before acting as the Head Strength & Conditioning and Nutrition Coach for the nationally ranked University of Toronto Men's Soccer program.

Out of the need to help more people get active without the financial burden of hiring a trainer, Yuri created his revolutionary iPod-based Fitter U fat loss fitness program and Treadmill Trainer running series. These one-of-a-kind "audio" workouts are the next best thing to actually working with Yuri himself!

His approach to health and fitness is all about balance, both physically and mentally, and achieving one's full potential. Through properly prescribed functional exercise, alkalizing & energy nutrition programs, and attention to the inner person, Yuri has helped thousands of people around the world lose weight, get fitter than ever, and achieve a greater quality of life.

Yuri has shared his wealth of knowledge and expertise by publishing articles in Beyond Fitness magazine, Impact magazine, and Fitness Business Canada magazine.

His Fitter U and Treadmill Trainer iPod workouts and his groundbreaking book, Eating for Energy, have also been featured in several media including: Maximum Fitness magazine, Breakfast Television, CityTV News, Perfect Fit, CP24, 24 Hours, the Calgary Herald, and CTV's e-Talk Daily.

Yuri is also highly sought-after speaker inspiring audiences at BMO (Bank of Montreal), BNI, the Sports Clubs of Canada, Avalon Woods, Advocis, the Montreal Women's Show, and as a keyonte speaker at the Holistic World Expo and Queen's University Leadership Conference 2007.