NPAA Saskatchewan
SUPER COUPLE
Neil & Erika Tkatchuk
Inspire in the gym & in their community
Neil and Erika Tkatchuk own and operate Trench
Fitness in Regina, Saskatchewan. Their mission
is simple and to the point. They have a burning
desire to provide a no non-sense, science and
experience based approach to nutrition and
training that appeals to anyone looking to make a
healthy lifestyle change. This dynamic duo provides
motivational and educational tools to each of their
clients whether it is a natural bodybuilding athlete
looking to step on stage, or “Betty Sue” looking to
drop some post baby body-fat and set a healthier,
more positive example for her children. The
Tkatchuks’ believe that everyone is entitled to the
joyous experience of developing and maintaining
a healthy body.
In 2013 Neil and Erika hosted their first ever deadlift
fundraiser in which money was raised based on
the amount that each contestant lifted. This event
held a special meaning to the Tkatchuks, as Erika
was diagnosed with Lupus in 2012 and battles
the autoimmune disease on a daily basis. 2014
brought about the 2nd annual “Lift-off for Lupus”
in which they managed to raise over $5000 for
the Saskatchewan Lupus Society. The 2nd “LiftOff” took on a special meaning as Erika and Neil
were blessed with the opportunity to coach a
group of Special Olympics Powerlifting athletes for
the event. The event marked the first time these
special athletes had lifted on a platform in front
of a live audience. Neil and Erika started coaching
this group of special Olympians in 2013 and it was
quite an accomplishment for their team one year
later. With their new found confidence, the group
of special athletes prepared and competed in their
first sancti ۙY