I’m a Strength Coach and Personal Trainer and I help people get stronger and move better.
I run my own business, and am currently working exclusively online. I like to talk about all things strength training, and have a particular interest in performance-based training throughout the lifespan. Let’s get more seniors deadlifting!
I have a Kinesiology degree and a Master's of Fitness Science and am certified as an Exercise Physiologist and Strength and Conditioning Coach. I have been coaching for 12 years.
I live in Ottawa with my wife and daughter. I play the drums. To activate, insert coffee.
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I use Trainerize and it's really great for my purposes. Things I like about it:
-Putting together workouts is fast (once you've done the hard part of deciding what goes in it)
-Lots of easy tools for tracking progress
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Thanks for asking this question Brian! I think it's important for trainers to discuss this openly. It's a common problem, and training ourselves is also part of our job, so we have to find solutions. There have been a couple... (More)
I think @Christine Vezina 34 hit on the most important points. I would apply the same philosophy to any fitness or training decisions. Encouragement, patience, and compassion are going to be much more impactful than any particular programming choice. Regular activity... (More)
I've been thinking a lot about this question lately! I think it's training with the constraints of the pandemic has got a lot of us exploring these types of questions. I'm going with the split squat. Single leg exercise (single... (More)
Hi Shauna!
I am so happy that you asked this question because so many "HIIT" workouts aren't HIIT at all. I'm not sure how we ended up here, but I'm grateful for the opportunity to talk about what HIIT really... (More)
Hi Dipa! I'm glad you asked this. I had a life changing experience with a naturopathic doctor. I like to share the story because many people have reservations about naturopathy and other so-called alternative health professionals. I believe that there... (More)
Hi Dipa! Awesome question. I think a lot of us are dealing with increased back pain and stiffness with all the extra time at home and reduced activity. I hope it's alright if I share some ideas and perspectives for... (More)
Hey Eddie,
Thanks for asking this question. The market for home gym equipment now is ridiculous and difficult to navigate. Compared to the spring, at least you can get equipment now, but the prices are extremely high.
I've never heard... (More)
I've got two big ones.
Hi Herbert! Awesome question. I'm not an expert, but I have read quite a bit on BFR and experimented with it a bit as well, and these are my thoughts.
It seems like BFR has the greatest benefits at opposite... (More)
Hi Joana! Thanks for asking this question. I'm also really interested to here what dietitians or nutritionists have to say. I do not use pre-workout myself, although I have tried it before, and definitely noticed the effects. I see the... (More)
Great question Olivia! I don't know if I have any one favourite, but here are two categories or types of exercises I like for hamstring development.
Totally agree on nordic curls, love those, so I like exercises that help build... (More)
I really like this question Lukas. I think it's important to reflect on these things from time to time.
My personal favourite part is usually the second set of my main focus of the day. Maybe that sounds oddly specific,... (More)
