A Blog About Fitness & Wellness

Promoting Fitness, Workouts, Meal Prep & more!

Lets Start with introductions, my name is Merle Jack, and I am First Nations from Treaty 6 Territory and am a proud member of the Little Pine First Nation, located east of Lloydminster, Saskatchewan. I am a residential school survivor and am fluent in my Cree language.

I am a proud father of three grown children, a nine-year old stepson and two grandchildren. I worked the majority of my life on the pipeline, a rodman and as a horseman. At the age of 47, I decided to change my career path and follow my passion for fitness and wellness. I moved to Calgary in 2020, after meeting my partner, Christie and began my education and am now employed with the Tsuu T’ina Nation in Calgary, working in the area of fitness and wellness.

In June 2000, I suffered a significant acquired brain injury which left me having to learn how to walk, talk, read, and write. Through my rehabilitation, fitness became a huge factor in my recovery. I understand the patience needed to work with individuals who have physical limitations and mobility issues.

I offer a variety of inclusive classes as well as personal fitness training to allow you to reach your fitness/wellness goals. I have a passion for promoting fitness and wellness and enjoy working with all ages. The classes offered can be done in English as well as the Cree language if preferred.

Merle & Christie

What is Iron Bull Fitness?

I have been a personal trainer for years, and I, with the help of my partner Christie Goodfellow, wanted to offer my services to a wider audience no matter the fitness experience. This turned into us creating the brand, and promoting better lifestyle, and wellness through fitness and health. We want to create something that is available to everyone, with customer focused plans and training options that are designed specifically for our clients. Sure it takes longer, and is more work on our end, but we know first hand that this style of trainer to trainee engagement works, and in the long run sets our customers up for success.

Thank you

We want to thank you for checking out our blog, there will be much more to come as we plan to give workout advice, plans, meal prep options, general fitness talk and more so stay tuned! Lastly,

Welcome to Iron Bull Fitness