Hi, I'm Justin

Welcome to Aqua Viva Fitness! This is the right place for you if you're looking to improve your fitness and protect your joints at the same time. Whether you're recovering from knee surgery or need a safer workout environment that will reduce your risk of injury & falls without sacrificing a good workout, I can help!

I'm Justin Gauthier, BSc. HK, ACSM-EP and I have coached & personal-trained clients for nearly two decades.

It's in my bones...from a very early age, I developed a passion for fitness and exercise science. As a kid, I wanted to learn everything about human anatomy and physiology.

I've recently launched my latest program, an 8-week water exercise program, KneeFlex-8 designed for people that want to keep moving after a knee replacement. You can find out more here!

Hi, I'm Justin

Welcome to AquaViva! This is the right place for you if you're looking to improve your physical fitness and protect your joints at the same time. Whether you're recovering from knee surgery or need a safer workout environment that will reduce your risk of injury without sacrificing a good workout, I can help!

I'm Justin Gauthier and I have coached & personal-trained clients for the better part of 15 years. My specialty is water-based exercise and my level of expertise is wide-ranging. I can certainly help you achieve your fitness goals if you're ready!

It's in my bones...from a very early age, I developed a passion for fitness and exercise science. My parents often remind me about my early obsession with learning and drawing anatomical structures - from muscles to bones and heart to lungs. 

In 2009, I obtained my bachelor of science, Honours in Human Kinetics at the University of Ottawa and the rest is a culmination of many years of experience helping others along their health & fitness journeys!

My latest project (and I'm very excited it's finally here) is my 8-week aquatics program, KneeFlex-8 specifically designed for post-knee-replacement recovery & re-conditioning. You can find out more here!

had a knee replacement?

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I'd love to hear from you. Shoot me an email & let's connect: justin@aquavivafit.com

Movement is Medicine

A photo of Justin, the founder of AquaViva Aqua Fitness.

After high school, I enrolled at the School of Human Kinetics, University of Ottawa. In 2009, I obtained my bachelor of Science with honours in Human Kinetics (the study of human movement).

Afterwards, I gained valuable practical experience working one-on-one and giving class instruction in the pool. I recently received official ACSM-EP certification (2026) for continued professional growth & education.

Motivating & getting my clients results is my passion! I understand the delicate and precious nature of bones and joints as we age. Injury, risk of falling, physical de-conditioning become top of mind as we age and that's why water exercise helps you build and maintain fitness in a safer workout environment.

Movement is Medicine!

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Had a knee replacement? Keep moving with my 8-week aquatics program.

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