Personal Training
by
Professional Coaches
New to the gym?
New to training?
Need help getting past a plateau?
Want to improve your current sport with strength training?
How does this work?
All our coaches run their business through the gym.
We will make the introduction then you deal directly with the coach.
Simple!
MEMBERSHIP NOT REQUIRED
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Meet Our Coaches
Jason Fernandes
(PTS, FLMP, C.O.R.E., CFC, OFC)
Jason is the creator and owner of the Performance Pro Health, dedicated to Personal Training, Sport Specific Training and Rehabilitation to bring about a balanced way of life – in and out of sport, and before and after injury. With his philosophy of training, he has worked with people of all levels, including pre- and post-rehabilitation patients, pre- and post-natal women, amateur and world-class professional athletes, as well as beginners to the world of fitness and well-being.
Jason is dedicated to taking beginners and athletes to a new level of training in all areas of life and sport. His company incorporates all athletes of all levels. Having been a National-level athlete in both Track and Field and Swimming for over 12 years, he has extensive experience and knowledge of sport from all levels. Jason has worked with numerous sports organizations of all levels, including Hockey Canada, Tennis Canada, the National Badminton team, as well as individual athletes from all sports, from amateur to the world-class level. Jason is certified by the Canadian Fitness Professionals as a Personal Training Specialist and a Certified Fitness Consultant from the Ontario Association of Sports and Exercise (OASES). As well, he is certified as a Core Specialist for sport-specific training and a Sports Performance Specialist from the Canadian Association of Science and Exercise Professionals (CSEP). He graduated from the Fitness and Lifestyle Management Program at George Brown College with Honours. Jason believes that each client is individual and their goals need to be targeted specifically to motivate and challenge them on every level. He works closely with each client to develop a unique program that focuses on their strengths and weaknesses to achieve a balance in the body, whether that is in a sports environment or working towards a healthy lifestyle change. If you have any questions about any aspect of training, please feel free to ask him at any time. He looks forward to working one-on-one with you towards your goals. Performance Pro Health BE YOUR BEST YOU!
William Harriman
Welcome to your first steps towards a stronger you. My name is William, a results-oriented Certified Personal Trainer, Barbell Strength Coach, Conditioning Coach, and Pn1 Nutrition Coach. I am committed to turning your aspirations into achievements. With a track record of guiding clients to their strongest, fittest selves, I am excited to help you on your journey.
Head Strongman Coach
With over 6 years of training clients and over 12 years in the gym. My expertise lies in strength, muscle building and fat loss and keeping it off. I understand that the challenge can be daunting and discouraging, with subpar results, while you put in a lot of energy and time into the gym. My clients get their results from custom-tailored programs that match their lifestyle, whether that be working in the office doing a 9 to 5 that has never seen a gym, looking to feel better, to a strength athlete who is looking to crush the next lifetime PR. Here is the best part: There is no secret to any of it; the basics work best only if you do the basics best, and that is how I help all my clients get to their goals. My approach is simple: to get you into the gym, start working and eating right, and break down or adapt to any roadblocks in our way to your personal goals. So are you ready to take the first step towards a stronger, healthier, fitter you? Let’s get started and design a fitness roadmap tailored just for you. Certifications: * Personal Training Specialist - Canfitpro * Movement Mastery - Exercise Therapy Association * DTS Barbell Strength Coach * DTS Conditioning Coach * DTS Low Back Pain Specialist * Pn1 Precision Nutrition Coach * Strength Systems International Level 3
Calvin Ng
An Olympic weightlifting coach with nearly a decade of experience, Calvin brings a technically detailed, athlete-centred approach to his coaching and enjoys working with athletes of all levels. He believes that all progress, small or significant, is equally important and focuses on helping lifters make long-term, sustainable, and meaningful progress — whether that means refining technique, building strength, or stepping onto a competition platform.
Head Olympic Weightlifting Coach
As a coach, he understands that effective coaching is highly individualized. Some athletes thrive on encouragement, others respond best to direct cues, and most need a bit of both at the right time. His goal is to connect directly with each athlete, understand what drives them, and deliver coaching that helps them reach their goals. Calvin is passionate about building an active and supportive weightlifting community at Back Alley Barbell. He believes in creating a space where lifters can train together, give each other a push when needed, and celebrate one another’s successes. Certifications: * NCCP Weightlifting – Competition Introduction * ISSA Certified Personal Trainer
Mia Nikolajev
Mia “MiaMazin” Nikolajev is an NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist who holds both an Honours Bachelor of Science in Psychology & Sociology from the University of Toronto and a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology from Dalhousie University.
Head Powerlifting Coach
After her Kines degree, Mia became an American Council of Exercise Elite Personal Trainer, Certified Performance and Weight-Loss Nutrition Specialist, CSEP-certified trainer and SNC-CCP swim coach. With over a decade of experience in Powerlifting and Strength and Performance for athletes, as well as tactical athletic conditioning for law enforcement, Mia has successfully trained clients to excel in physical aptitude tests for agencies such as the NFPA FPAT, Police CPAT and the RCMP TPF2. She is also certified in prenatal and postpartum program design and implementation, with nearly a decade of experience in pre- and post-surgical strength. Further, Mia is Precision Nutrition certified for performance nutrition. MiaMazin’s academic and athletic experience, coupled with her time spent working at some of the finest health and fitness institutions, has given her a breadth of education, knowledge and experience. She combines this expertise with her passion to help each of her clients with their specific needs, assisting them in achieving their goals with specialized programming and coaching. Her motto, “Let’s Make Amazin’ Happen!” is more than just a catch phrase; it’s her daily goal! Credentials: * BSc-H Psychology, BSc Kinesiology * NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist * Precision Nutrition Certified * Prenatal & postpartum specialist * Rehab conditioning specialist * SNC-CCP Swim Coach
Meg Desmond
Meg is a personal trainer, spin instructor, and powerlifting coach. She has coached everyone from teenagers to retirees, and is more than comfortable working with people of all ages and fitness backgrounds. Whether your goal is to get to CPU Nationals, compete in your first meet, or simply move more and find a fitness program that you enjoy, Meg can give you the help you need to get there!
Growing up, she played high-level hockey (girls AA) and soccer (provincial/OYSL). As a university student, Meg became interested in weight training. She began as a bodybuilder but soon found that she far preferred training hard and lifting heavy to dieting and trying to look a certain way. Meg fell in love with powerlifting and competed for the first time in a local meet at Fortis Fitness, placing first in her weight class and age group.
Andrew Richards
Andrew is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. He has spent close to 10 years working with a range of clients, from the general population to youth and university-level athletes to injured individuals looking to prioritize rehabilitation and strength maintenance.
In addition, Andrew is currently a PhD student at York University, where he researches exercise performance and rehabilitation. His main research areas involve better understanding how carbohydrates help to mitigate fatigue during exercise and how different recovery interventions, such as cold and hot water immersion, affect post-exercise muscle recovery. During his undergraduate degree at the University of Prince Edward Island, Andrew worked closely with the varsity sports teams. He was the athletic trainer for the men's and women's varsity soccer teams and was heavily involved with load management strategizing for the women's varsity basketball team, which competed at nationals that same year. Andrew believes in a big-picture outlook when it comes to training and coaching. His current research and knowledge of strength and conditioning training will fill the gaps and allow his clients to exercise and recover more efficiently, allowing them to feel better all hours of the day. Andrew's training philosophies are simple - he wants to help people feel better and encourage them to reach their full potential. Whatever your goals are, Andrew makes them his priorities. Certifications: * CSCS * CFSC Level 1 & 2 * FMS Level 1
Adrian Masangkay
Adrian is a graduating fitness and health promotion student from Humber College, with his focus primarily on strength and conditioning.
He has worked with youth athletes who are preparing for their respective sports, to competitive powerlifters aiming to improve their totals. Adrian has also competed for six years, both in the sport of powerlifting and weightlifting. If your goal is to learn more about yourself through the pursuit of strength, build competency with the barbell, or simply get stronger for personal reasons, Adrian is happy to work with you and provide his practical knowledge and understanding of strength training & conditioning. Certifications: * CPTN/CPT * Fitness and Health diploma * National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) - Weightlifting aL/Competition: intro
