Brooke Toop

Brooke grew up playing hockey, which is where her journey into personal training and coaching began. In high school, she played for Pursuit of Excellence, where working with a personal trainer was part of her hockey program. Seeing how training made her stronger and more confident sparked her love for fitness and inspired her to eventually do the same for others.In 2015, Brooke became a certified personal trainer and began helping others discover their own strength and confidence. In 2019, she decided to give CrossFit a try after being inspired by family friend Tavia, who introduced her to the CrossFit community and is now the fearless leader of CrossFit Vernon. Brooke started CrossFit with her and never looked back.CrossFit became much more than just a way to train. It challenged Brooke physically and mentally, pushed her outside her comfort zone, and gave her an incredible community that continues to inspire her.In 2026, Brooke became a Force Response Options Instructor with the British Columbia Sheriff Service, something she believes the strength, confidence, and resilience she developed through CrossFit helped make possible.For Brooke, fitness is about more than being strong in the gym. It is about discovering what you are capable of and carrying that strength and confidence into every part of your life.

A major turning point for Brooke came in 2024 when she lost her younger brother, Randall. During one of the hardest times in her life, the CrossFit community became an incredible source of support and showed her just how powerful movement, connection, and simply having people around you can be for your mental health. CrossFit continues to be an important part of Brooke’s own mental health and has shaped the way she approaches fitness, community, and coaching today.

Brooke coaches because she genuinely loves helping people realize they are capable of more than they think. There is something incredibly rewarding about watching someone gain strength, confidence, and belief in themselves, whether that means hitting a new lift, learning a skill, or simply walking through the doors on a hard day.After over 10 years of coaching, what Brooke loves most is the connection she builds with people. She wants everyone she coaches to feel supported, challenged, and proud of themselves, and hopefully leave the gym feeling a little stronger than when they walked in, both physically and mentally.

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Brooke loves coaching people of all ages and fitness levels, from someone walking into the gym for the first time to an experienced athlete looking for their next challenge. She especially loves working with people who may not realize how strong or capable they are yet. Watching someone gain confidence, surprise themselves, and do something they once thought they couldn’t is one of her favourite parts of coaching.