Poul Nielsen, Founder
Poul began his career as a personal trainer in 2000, after completing the Fitness and Lifestyle Management Program George Brown College. After identifying a gap in the market, he started Nielsen Fitness in 2006 and the rest, as they say, is history. What was once a one-man show is now a thriving business with hundreds of clients and dozens of trainers.
Poul is focused on continuing education and is constantly working to expand his knowledge of both fitness and business. In 2011 and 2012 he was fortunate enough to be hired by George Brown College to update the curriculum for, and teach, one of their personal training courses. He loves working in the fitness industry and considers himself lucky to spend his days helping people change their lives for the better.
Poul has spent many years competing in strength athletics, including the Ontario Strongman circuit. Today he exercises for health and long-term sustainability by working out regularly with his Nielsen Fitness personal trainer (even trainers need a trainer!)
In his spare time, Poul enjoys playing the guitar and spending time with his young family. He takes every opportunity he can to get outside – whether that means kayaking at the cottage, or riding his bike in the city.
Poul is focused on continuing education and is constantly working to expand his knowledge of both fitness and business. In 2011 and 2012 he was fortunate enough to be hired by George Brown College to update the curriculum for, and teach, one of their personal training courses. He loves working in the fitness industry and considers himself lucky to spend his days helping people change their lives for the better.
Poul has spent many years competing in strength athletics, including the Ontario Strongman circuit. Today he exercises for health and long-term sustainability by working out regularly with his Nielsen Fitness personal trainer (even trainers need a trainer!)
In his spare time, Poul enjoys playing the guitar and spending time with his young family. He takes every opportunity he can to get outside – whether that means kayaking at the cottage, or riding his bike in the city.