Marco Caffiero
Capoeira & MMA
Hello, my name is Marco Caffiero. I am of mixed ancestry; my mother is Anishinaabe (Rainy River First Nation) and my father Chilean. I was born and raised in Victoria, BC, where I currently reside with my children. I have grown up with cultural teachings which I practice and apply to my life to this day. Though my bloodline does not come from W̱SÁNEĆ, I have spent my entire life here and feel a deep connection with the land and people from this territory.
I am very fitness and goal oriented. I have been training and competing in Capoeira for the past 19 years under the guidance of Mestrando Testa. Capoeira is a martial art created by the Indigenous and African slaves in Brazil over 400 years ago, which combines music, dance, acrobatics, and self defense. This has taken me on many new adventures where I was able to train and compete against some of the best capoeirstas from around the world. I have also trained in Kickboxing and MMA, and competed in Battlefield Fight League from Vancouver, BC and various kickboxing events in Victoria, BC. In March, 2020 I will be competing in the first ever Canadian Capoeira Federation championship in Victoria.
I now work as a Health & Wellness Coordinator for the Coast Salish Health Directors for the south island region. My career allows me to create meaningful relationships with health staff and members of each community I work with. Together we’re able to build capacity and create new programs related to health and wellness. I also instruct bootcamp fitness classes in Tsawout First Nation, Esquimalt First Nation, and Penelekut Tribe, and teach youth Capoeira classes at Studio 4 Athletics. In March, 2020 I will also be facilitating workshops for the Gathering Our Voices Indigenous Youth Conference in Kamloops, BC. Pro boxer, Nathan Millier and I will be instructing a workshop entitled “Warrior Movements” where we be teaching Capoeira, Boxing, and the idea that Movement is Medicine. These workshops are designed to give indigenous youth a look at new forms of movement, fitness exercises, discuss suicide prevention and awareness, bullying, and healthy habits.
I would like to send a huge thank you and love to my mother and my teacher/mentor Mestrando Testa. Special thank you to Studio 4 Athletics for creating a fun and great place to train! A very special thank you Chris Kinnear, and Popeyes Supplements Victoria for supporting me on my journey and fitness goals. It is of great importance to me to represent myself well as a Popeyes athlete ambassador. Popeyes Victoria is the only place I go to get quality supplements which allow me to keep on top of my vigorous training routine.
Bonnie Fiala
Multi-Sport Athlete / Saanich Firefighter
Bonnie has been involved in sports and athletic pursuits for several years, and considers herself an ‘athlete for life’. Bonnie trains to stay fit and strong for both her career as a Firefighter, and to compete in various sports and athletic events. She was a national level rower from 2001 - 2005, and a member of the Canadian Olympic Rowing Team in 2004. Since then, Bonnie was Champion at the Canadian World Xtreme Fitness Challenge in 2005, placed Top 5 as a figure competitor in 2008 and 2009, and achieved Brown Belt status in Kickboxing. Bonnie enjoys strength and conditioning training for both firefighting and the World Police and Fire Games, at which she took Gold at the Toughest Competitor Alive event.
Bonnie has been a Popeye’s Victoria customer for over 18 years. She believes in the importance of nutrition and supplementation to maximize the results of her training. Bonnie often consults with the owner Chris and the other knowledgeable and friendly staff on what supplements will help fuel performance, health and well being.
Some of Bonnie’s favourite Popeye’s products include:
• PROMASIL Protein by Rival Nutrition
• STEAM BCAA by Rivalus
• VegeGreens by Progressive Nutritional Therapies
“Sport has taught me that challenging yourself both physically and mentally to push beyond your limits in order to achieve your goals takes hard work, dedication and a positive mindset. I am truly thankful for the opportunities, experiences and skills that sport provides and especially thankful for amazing parents, coaches, teammates, friends and organizations for their support over the years. I also believe in the importance of positive role models and community involvement, and am proud to be a Popeye's Victoria Athletic Ambassador.
Thank you, Popeye’s Victoria, for providing high quality products and service, your commitment to the community and all the amazing support.”
Gabriel Varga
Kickboxing
Organization: Bellator Kickboxing / Glory Kickboxing
Titles: Glory Featherweight Champion, WKN World Champion, WKF World Champion, Bellator World Champion
Record: 26-2
Weight: 65kg
Home: Victoria, Canada
Popeyes Supplements Victoria has very knowledgeable and friendly staff. Their supplement selection is very extensive so I can find everything I want to help keep me in great shape during training camps.
My favourite products are:
Beef Protein by ATP LABS
Bryan Colwell
Boxing – Team Canada
Age:33
Birthday: October 31
Height: 6’3
Weight: 205lbs
Record: 43-13
Accolades:
4x National Champion
1x National Silver
2020 Olympic Trials Champion
2019 Pan-American
5x Golden Glove Champion
5x BC Champion
World Ranked #19 (2020)
“As I continue my quest for a spot on Canada’s Olympic team and a world title, my workouts are always powered by Popeye’s Supplements Victoria.”
My entire life I have been the most competitive person I have ever met, and was drawn to the competition of sports from a young age. Growing up in Fort st. John I played every sport I could be registered in through elementary and middle school before focusing on soccer in highschool and playing Div 1-3 on as many teams as I could year round. When I graduated highschool my family moved to Victoria so I could pursue post secondary education and UVIC with my plans of earning a scholarship playing on UVIC’s soccer team. Upon arrival and entry into the Victorian soccer scene I was informed by several different coaches that while my soccer skills were adequate enough play for UVIC, my conditioning needed to be improved. Taking a suggestion from a family friend, I registered at a local MMA facility to train in its martials arts conditioning program under Jason Heit. At the end of my very first day and boxing class I knew I never wanted to play soccer again.
“Winning isn’t everything, it’s the only thing.”
I am now a 15 year Combat sport veteran with 56 fights. Chris and his team at Popeyes Victoria have been in my corner since my very first fight and their support has never wavered. Even across the country when I was training back in Montreal or representing our country worldwide, the entire Popeyes Victoria team has always had my back at every step on my journey.
From product quality to product knowledge or best prices price and exceptional customer service, Popeyes Supplements Victoria is and always has been the best.
I will always be Team Popeyes !!!
My 3 favourite products are:
VegeGreens by Progressive Nutritional Therapies
Promasil by Rival Nutrition
Ignition PRE by Rivalus
Kyla Gagnon
Personal Trainer / Fitness Model
I moved to Victoria from up island almost 11 years ago and my first step was finding a gym, in which I found immediately and my second, and equally important step was to find my supplement store.
I can't remember if Popeyes Victoria was recommended to me or if I just happened to drive by, but regardless Chris was working, and if any of you have had the pleasure of meeting Chris I won't NEED to say it but I will anyway ... His friendliness and insane knowledge pulls you in and you don't want to leave.
First Popeyes experience and I was hooked. I had found someone I trusted 100% with my supplement coaching.
Now 12 years later as a full time personal trainer and competitor I don't dare send my clients anywhere other than Popeyes.
If Chris isn't working, I never worry that my clients will be getting a lack of knowledge or help with their purchases, as he really does an INCREDIBLE job of educating and hiring extremely supplement and nutrition savvy employees, who I trust as if they were Chris.
Not only does the staff have the knowledge they are kind and welcoming to EVERYONE, which as a woman walking into a supplement store for sometimes the first time, can be intimidating, and everyone in store makes you feel at home.
I am sponsored with my favorite supplement brand ( and I am not just saying that, I actually used them prior to sponsorship lol) and so my favorite products from Popeyes are typically MAGNUM NUTRACEUTICALS.
I can't go without my QUATTRO ( 4 stage Whey isolate) Acid, which is an incredibly powerful CLA and a third must buy is QUEST PROTEIN BARS in Double Chocolate Chunk ( although those B UP bars are pretty dynamite too)
~Inhale, Smile, Exhale and Love~
Aaron Bold
Pro Lacrosse Player / Personal Traininer
Business Organization:
Bold Athletics – Owner / Professional Trainer
Current Athletic Organizations:
Saskatchewan Rush (National Lacrosse League – NLL)
Victoria Shamrocks (Western Lacrosse Association – WLA)
Team Canada (World Indoor Lacrosse Championships – WILC)
Titles Won:
Minto Cup (2006)
NLL Champions Cup (2015)
WLA Mann Cup (2015)
World Championship (2015)
Home Town: Victoria, BC CANADA
www.boldathletics.com
info@boldathletics.com
In Victoria, lacrosse is second nature to any young man growing up. I’ve been very fortunate to have many combined successes over my 16+ years of lacrosse experience. I have to thank family, friends, and former teammates. CHRIS KINNEAR (Popeyes Victoria owner) being a former teammate of mine has been involved with the Shamrocks Lacrosse organization for many years now. It’s very honourable to see him still giving back to various athletic programs all over Vancouver Island with his nutrition consultations. Lets face it, as an elite athlete it’s hard to get all your daily requirements by just eating whole foods. With the expertise and comfortable environment Chris and his entire staff at Popeye’s provide, they’ll always supply you the best quality supplements you need for health & performance and nothing you don’t. Now running my personal training business I only refer my clients to Popeye’s Supplements. They can give proper insight and requirements for a new trainee just starting out at the gym or the veteran athlete just needing to maximize their recovery I’ve been taking supplements from Popeye’s Supplements Victoria for more than 10 years now to keep optimal health. More importantly these supplements help me train & perform at the most elite levels of sport
Thanks again Chris for all your help of the years!
Aaron Bold
FAVOURITE PRODUCTS:
Karbolyn CARBS by EFX Sports
Progressive VegeGreens
Nutrabolics ANABOLIC STATE (BCAA)
Russ Mccumber
Brazilian Jujitsu / Professional MMA Athlete
Accomplishments :
Brazilian jujitsu :
-IBJJF Masters 1 purple lightweight No-Gi:
Worlds ibjjf No-Gi 2022- bronze
European ibjjf No-Gi 2022- gold
Houston international open No-Gi 2023 -gold
Phoenix international open No-Gi 2023 -gold
European No-Gi ibjjf 2023 - silver
-IBJJF Masters 1 purple belt lightweight Gi:
Santa Cruz international open 2023 gold
Portland international open 2023 gold
Phoenix international open 2023 gold
Pro mma record: 1-0. Amateur record 7-5. AMA amateur light weight champion.
Hey there my name is Russ McCumber and I was born in Calgary, Alberta and grew up in Coldlake Alberta till 2013 when I moved to Comox BC where I immediately fell In love with Vancouver island. My athletic history is a bit of a funny one . I first started off with competitive bowling , and made my way through sports like badminton, volleyball, basketball, soccer before I made my way in to contact sports.
Growing up I was an angry kid and could never find an outlet to let the rage out. Team sports always had me feeling like I didn’t fit in or belong, till eventually at the age of 15 I walked into a gym and tried my first kickboxing class. After that I was hooked. A year later I had my first kickboxing fight and never looked back. After having some kickboxing fights I eventually moved over to fighting in MMA and fell in love with the sport. My love to MMA brought me to Victoria so I could train at the high level gym here called Zuma. And I now call Victoria my home. The older I’ve gotten I’ve looked more to competing in Brazilian jujitsu and it’s been great travelling the world and folding people up in the process.
My goals currently is to become a black belt world champion and to continue competing both in the Gi and the No-Gi circuits across the world.
I was first brought to Popeyes Victoria by a former lacrosse teammate of a Chris and immediately recognized the wealth of knowledge and experience he and his team has regarding athletic nutrition and supplementation. Adding him to my team has given me the ability to recover faster and compete at the highest levels.
My Favourite Supplements:
Boisteel Performance Hydrator
ZM8 + GH Booster
Snickers protein bars
Kevin Nunn
Ironman Triathlete / Equipment Officer Saanich Police
Kevin was born and raised in England UK and moved to Victoria, BC in 2004 after serving 22 years Color Service with the British Army. Kevin has been involved in Fitness from a very early age, playing English Football from the age of 4. He is a qualified personal trainer who worked with Club Phoenix from 2004 – 2008 before moving to work with the Saanich Police Department.
Kevin competed in his very first triathlon, a sprint race, in June 2014. After getting ‘the bug’ he is now a multi-Ironman Finisher with races including Ironman Canada and Ironman UK under his belt. In 2017 Kevin was honored and privileged to represent Canada in his age group (55-59) at the ITU Worlds in Penticton. His goal is to qualify and race in Ironman Worlds in Kona, Hawaii.
All the Triathlons he competes in are inspired by an amazing charity, Cops for Cancer Tour De Rock (Kids dealing with Cancer). His goal in each race is to cross the finish line and raise as much money as possible for the charity.
Kevin has been a Popeye’s Supplements Victoria customer for over 18 years and is a big believer in maintaining a well-balanced and healthy lifestyle. He recognizes the importance of supplements to maximize his results during training and competition. Kevin often consults with the owner, Chris, and the other knowledgeable and friendly staff on what supplements will help fuel performance, health and wellbeing.
Kevin’s Favorite Popeye’s Supplements Include:
Veggie Greens by Progressive Nutritional Therapies
L-Citrulline by PVL Essentials
Glutamine Gold by PVL Essentials
P.S. Sports and in particular Ironman has taught me to push my boundaries both mentally and physically and have self-belief in what I can achieve. I have had the opportunity to meet, train with, be trained by and compete with so many amazing people, who have been such a great part of my successes.
Jesse King
Pro Lacrosse Player
I started playing lacrosse when I was 7 years old. I have my friends to thank for introducing me to the sport, some of whom I still play with to this day.
21 years later I am fortunate enough to have made a career out of the sport I love. The relationships and experiences I have created over the years of playing Lacrosse is what I am the most thankful for. Chris Kinnear (former Pro Lacrosse Player) is someone I watched frequently growing up when he played for the Shamrocks. The man had “No Fear” and would do anything for his teammates. I like to think I bring the same attitude to my team. The approach and dedication that Chris takes to his training is something I admire, and I want to utilize more of those concepts in my own training. I am thankful for Chris and the opportunity he has given me to become a brand ambassador at Popeye’s Supplements Victoria. He supplies me with exactly what I need to train, play and recover properly. I hope one day I am able to give back to the Victoria community the way he has.
Thank you so much, Chris!
Jesse King
Favourite Supplements:
Ignition by Rivlaus (Pre-Workout)
Promasil (Sustained Released Protein) by Rival Nutrition (Informed Tested safe for sport)
Biosteel electrolytes (NSF tested safe for sport)