Peter Twist, BPE, MPE, CSCS: Peter Twist has coached in the NHL for 11 years and is currently a consultant for several pro players and agents. An exercise physiologist with an MSc and specialization in Coaching Science, Twist has published over 400 papers, authored 7 books and 16 DVD's on athlete development. A passionate educator, he deliveres lectures to thousands of conditioning coaches, personal trainers, sport coaches and medical professionals internationally, throughout Canada, USA, UK, Australia, Japan and Sweden.

Recognized as a leader in his industry, Twist was honoured with the National Strength & Conditioning Association's 1998 Presidents Award and CanFitPro 2003 Specialty Presenter of the Year Award. On a practical level, Twist has trained over 700 professional athletes, including Mark Messier, Pavel Bure, Markus Naslund and basketball's Hakeem Olajuwon. In 2004, Twist was the official provider of fitness, physiological testing and nutrition consulting for the CBC reality show Bell Making the Cut.

Twist is the President & CEO of Twist Conditioning Inc., operating four main divisions: Athlete Training Services; Franchised Athlete Conditioning Centers; Education; and Product Wholesale, distributing over 250 product sku's. Twist also has a line of sport conditioning certifications which are delivered by Twist Master Coaches throughout Canada, USA, Australia and UK.

Twist makes his home in North Vancouver, the location of his Athlete Conditioning Centre, with his wife Julie. Together with their daughters Zoe and Mackenzie, and their dogs Rico and Loosy, they enjoy the spirit of the west coast, mountain hiking, trail running, descent running, mountain biking, snowshoeing, skiing and of course hot tubbing! Coach Twist can be contacted through www.sportconditioning.ca