Craig Spear

Founder of Integrated Active Living

On the corner of his desk sat the latin motto "Facite Omnia Bene" or "Do all things well". Throughout his life Craig Spear has consistently done well at everything he has undertaken. Growing up a star athlete here in Hamilton, as Quarterback and varsity team Captain, Craig led both Barton H.S and Cathedral H.S to City Football Championships in the 90's. He then went on to Queens University where as a wide receiver he became a Canadian Interuniversity Sport record holder with 63 receptions in a single season earning him a spot as an All Canadian.

Upon graduating from Queen's with Bachelor Degrees in both Physical and Health Education and Psychology, Craig took an internship in nearby Ottawa at the Athletic Conditioning Centre under renowned elite sport strength conditioning coach Warren Goldie. It was here where he sparked his imagination on how these sport specific training techniques could be applied to the general population to fight the the epidemic that has become of obesity, heart disease, and diabetes.

After playing a season with the Calgary Stampeders, Craig returned to his hometown of Hamilton in 2005 and founded Integrated Active Living with the mission of changing the way people approach fitness as it relates to their wellness. Tired of the old school bodybuilding approach geared towards aesthetics or how people look, Craig set out to guide people to pay closer attention to how they feel. He introduced Hamilton to IAL's Fitness Boot Camp intent on transforming the paradigm on fitness. This functional philosophy has brought about fundamental changes in the clients that would otherwise be reluctant to work out in traditional big box gyms.

It is his expertise that has enabled him to assist people from various diverse backgrounds to achieve their maximum fitness potential. A world traveller, Craig has consulted with clients in the US, Norway, and Tanzania (Africa). He currently resides in the exotic Indoneasian island of Bali where he continues to train and guide clients towards their personal fitness potential.

It is Craig's knowledge, experience, and altruism - in conjunction with the success of his clients - that distinguishes him as a leader and innovative professional in the fitness and wellness industry. While setting out to "Do all things well" Craig has proven to bring this work ethic out in all those who surround him.