Emily Johnson

Emily Johnson is the Founder and Creative Director of StrongerU Senior Fitness. The first senior fitness certification globally to empower recreation, fitness, and wellness professionals and senior-serving organizations such as retirement communities and senior centers to deliver quality, safe, effective, and engaging fitness experiences through monthly pre-choreographed class content. She is on a mission to help seniors stay physically strong, intellectually sharp, and socially connected. Prior to founding StrongerU, Emily worked in community chronic disease management and senior living settings. As regional manager, she was responsible for supporting a team of 49 Directors of Recreation overseeing physical activity across independent and assisted living communities. She identified a lack of education, tools, and resources was affecting her passionate team’s ability to provide quality fitness classes. StrongerU Senior Fitness has trained over 250 fitness professionals and supports 50 senior living recreation departments across Canada.