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
Find a coach!
Meet Our Coaches
Jason Fernandes
(PTS, FLMP, C.O.R.E., CFC, OFC)
Jason is 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 many sports organizations of all levels such as 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 Honors.
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 sport 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!
Shahryar Moshiri
Moshiri is a versatile and experienced Powerlifting coach who began his journey in the sport five years ago. During that time he was able to bring and utilize his prior experience in track & field and combat sports into the realm of Powerlifting. This diverse athletic background has shaped him into a well rounded coach who is equipped with a deep understanding of various training methods and techniques.
Moshiri enjoys working with people from all walks of life, whether they are athletes or brand new to health & fitness. His coaching philosophy is built on personalized training programs tailored to the individual needs of each person and fostering an inclusive and dedicated environment to build people up to their maximum potential while making sure all of his clients thrive.
Beyond his dedication to coaching, Moshiri is an active supporter of the LGBTQ+ community. He is an advocate for equality and seeks to create safe spaces for people of all gender identities & orientations to come and reach their goals within health and fitness.
Training Certifications:
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Certified Strength & Conditioning Coach
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CPTN & CPT
Meg Desmond
Meg is a personal trainer, spin instructor, and powerlifting coach based in Midtown Toronto. In the past, she’s coached everyone from teenagers to retirees, and Meg 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.
Kat Ermolenko
Kat is a strength coach specializing in women’s health and fitness. Having graduated with double majors in Biology and Psychology at the University of Toronto, she provides a holistic approach towards her clients’ fitness journeys.
With nearly a decade of experience in the industry, she has coached provincial-level athletes in tennis, swimming, and synchro to the casual gym-goer. She has taught many strength training classes to get people feeling stronger, more stable, and moving pain-free.
Kat designs programs that prioritize longevity, and scale load and intensity appropriately. She wants to ensure her clients can enjoy strength training well into old age.
Her certifications include:
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Pre- Script L1
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NSCA – Women’s Fitness Specialist
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Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (Candidate)
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Precision Nutrition L1 (Candidate)
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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 sport, to competitive powerlifters aiming to improve their totals.
Adrian has also competed for six years both in the sport of powerlifting and weightlifting.
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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.
His certifications include:
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CPTN/CPT
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Fitness and Health diploma
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National Coaching Certification Program (NCCP) - Weightlifting aL/Competition: intro​
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 as well as Pn1 Nutrition Coach, I am committed to turning your aspirations into achievements. With a track record of guiding clients to their strongest, fittest self, I am excited to help you on your journey.
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 your 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, 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.
His certifications include:
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Personal Training Specialist - Canfitpro • Movement Mastery - Exercise Therapy Assocation
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DTS Barbell Strength Coach
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DTS Conditioning Coach
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DTS Low Back Pain Specialist
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Pn1 Precision Nutrition Coach
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Strength Systems International Level 3
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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.
Training Certifications:
1. CSCS
2. CFSC Level 1 & 2
3. FMS Level 1
Instagram: andrewrichards_sc
Graeme Gentle
Graeme derives a lot of enjoyment from being able to do things he wants to do, and from first hand knows this comes from his daily investment in his health. Training has always been a part of his life. From a young age he was quite active in competitive sports and really enjoyed it, not because it was good for him but because he found it fun and challenging. As he got older and wiser, he realized the important role training plays in longevity and ultimately the enjoyment he gets out of life. Consistent progressive training (weight/gym training and sports) has not only kept Graeme healthy but has kept him looking & feeling good. One of his reasons for training was to increase sports performance, yours may be to get strong, get fit, lose fat or rehab an injury. No matter the reason, you’ve come here to invest in your health and Graeme is more than happy to help.
List of Credentials
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FRC Mobility Specialist
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PN-1 - Precision Nutrition LV 1
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Olympic Weightlifting (Kanama)
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Lower Body Joint Mobility (Agatsu)
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Sport Management (Humber)
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OTA (Online Trainer Academy)
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CPR
Vanessa Orford
Vanessa Orford is a personal trainer and strength coach. She has been working in the fitness industry in Toronto for over a decade, and started her own coaching business ‘VWELLNESS’ in March of 2020.
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She describes her work as “proper technique strength training” and will teach you all she knows about lifting, how to perform exercises correctly and what type of lifestyle changes you could make to feel, look, and perform better. She considers her coaching experience fun, well-informed, and compassionate.
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Vanessa holds weekly training sessions with clients one-on-one in person, as well provides strength training programs and lifestyle coaching (nutrition, sleep, etc.) for online clients.
Certifications:
• CANFITPRO PERSONAL TRAINING SPECIALIST
• DARBY TRAINING SYSTEMS L1
• STRONGFIRST FOUNDATIONS + SFG L1
• T2XL CUEING + PROGRAMMING L1+2
• PRE-SCRIPT L1
• PRE-SCRIPT SKILL ACQUISITION
• ANIMAL FLOW L1
