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About Joe







Joe Arko Joe has been in the Strength and Conditioning field for over eleven years. He currently sits on the Board of Directors for CASK (Council of Amateur Sport Kickboxing) along with being the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the Canadian National Kickboxing team. He is the Personal Strength Coach of 5time World Middleweight Kickboxing Champion, Muzammal Nawaz. He also runs his own thriving, Strength and Conditioning business in Burlington, Ontario.


Joe Arko cornering World Champion Kickboxer Muzammal Nawaz



Joe Arko with Chuck LiddellJoe has been successful in training a variety of athletes, fitness/bodybuilding competitors and everyday people wishing to achieve a balance of health, fitness and overall well-being.

Joe also certifies individuals wishing to become Personal Trainers. He runs Personal Training Certification Courses through the Sports Performance Institute (SPI).



Not one to shy away from public speaking, Joe has done numerous speaking engagements and presentations. Joe has done seminars for major training organizations such as CPTN, the Strength Summit at the Arnold Classic, Ottawa University, BP Oils, major corporate companies and personal seminars within his facility.



Joe Arko on Body FuelYou can also watch Joe on Television where he is the host of two exciting television shows, Body Fuel and Training with Pros. Body Fuel, as featured on Mens TV, is a unique cooking show dedicated to teaching athletes ‘How to create great tasting meals, while still maintaining their goals’.





Joe Arko on the Official UFC 115 Weight in Scale

Additionally, Training with Pros, as viewed on The Fight Network, Joe can be seen training with a different Pro Athlete each episode; truly demonstrating ‘what it takes to train like a pro’! Joe has haJoe Arko with Dan Hardyd the chance to drag race Harley's, train with John Tavares, and a numerous MMA fighters such as Rashad Evans, Patrick Cote, Kenny Florian, Mark Homminick, Adrian Wooley and Chuck Liddell. He's had the pleasure to interview such guys as the Owners of Tap Out, Dan Hardy and many other Pro Athletes




Aside from juggling a busy and thriving career, two beautiful young children, Joe still finds the time to stay in shape , kick box and pursue his biggest passion....fishing!

Joe Arko fishing in Northern Manitoba

Joe Arko Northern Quebec Fishing
Joe Arko Northern Quebec Pike Fishing

Professional Overview
  • Host of the TV Show Body Fuel as seen on MensTV
  • Host of the TV Show Training with Pros as seen on The Fight Network
  • Strength and Conditioning Coach for the Canadian National Kickboxing Team
  • On the Board of Directors for CASK (Council of Amateur Sport Kickboxing)
  • Personal Strength Coach for World Middleweight Kickboxing Champion Muzammal Nawaz
  • Personal Strength Coach for Canadian Boxing Champion Jacqui Park
  • Personal Trainer Certification Instructor
  • Joe writes monthly for Inside Fitness Magazine and has been featured in numerous magazines including Oxygen Magazine
  • Owner of Dedicated Fitness, a private health and wellness business

History Overview
  • Have trained athletes from the NFL, CFL, NHL, OHL, and Professional Track and Field
  • Former Strength and Conditioning Coach for Skate Canada
  • Drafted by the Kitchener Rangers OHL Hockey Team
  • Former Nutritionist for Hampton Family Chiropractic "The Official Chiropractors of the Ottawa Senators"
  • Former Can-Fit-Pro Teacher: Nutrition & Wellness Course
  • Lecturer at the 2008 CPTN Conference
  • Guest Lecturer at the 2008 Strength Summit at the Arnold Classic in Columbus Ohio
  • Guest lecturer at Ottawa University: 2nd Year Nutrition
  • Has competed in Bodybuilding

 


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