First Step - Home Fitness is a premium training experience for London and Hamilton area, designed to safely help you with your fitness goals from the comfort of your own home!
We also have 1 - on - 1 virtual live training sessions available as well, for anyone in Canada!
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92 customer reviews
Enya M
I've been working with Jay and Trudie for over a month now and I have nothing but compliments. They have worked with me to improve my stamina and strength after being sick for 3 years. Highly recommend them for your personal trainers! More...
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Mary
Personal Trainers
So far so good. Nice to work with and informative.
Reply from First Step - Home Fitness
Thanks so much Mary! That’s very kind of you, we are excited to have you and see where this adventure takes us. Have a wonderful day!
Kristy
I wanted a trainer that would be able to come to my home to help me make the most of my equipment and time spent in the gym. Daniella has done a great job of teaching me proper form to do training safely, while working with me on specific challenges. More...
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Thank you so much Kristy - we appreciate the review and Daniella and I love training with you - thanks for making our day and awesome work!
Kristy Thompson
First Step Home Fitness has been a great experience. I contacted them online and got a prompt reply. Daniella put together a training program using my home equipment where I could feel confident and safe. She is flexible with scheduling and always on time. I would highly recommend First Step Home Fitness! More...
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Kristy Thompson
First Step Home Fitness has been a great experience. I contacted them online and got a prompt reply. Daniella put together a training program using my home equipment where I could feel confident and safe. She is flexible with scheduling and always on time. I would highly recommend First Step Home Fitness! More...
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Kristy Thompson
First Step Home Fitness has been a great experience. I contacted them online and got a prompt reply. Daniella put together a training program using my home equipment where I could feel confident and safe. She is flexible with scheduling and always on time. I would highly recommend First Step Home Fitness! More...
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Enza Finlay
Personal Trainers
Right from the start of sending an email, I received a response in a timely manner. Jay was very thorough in explaining how in home personal training works. Once, I was ready to get started, I contacted Jay and he set me up with a trainer for a free consultation. So, there was no pressure. Since working with Elizabeth, I feel great, more energized and already seeing results in such a short time. She encourages me and pushes me to do as much as I can. This is the best choice to help me get healthy. I wish I would have started this a lot sooner. More...
Reply from First Step - Home Fitness
Thank you so much Enza for the lovely review! We are so excited you are with us - keep up the awesome work!
Caroline Martire
I have been very pleased with the team Jay and Elizabeth
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Fred Lefler
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Susan
I'm so thrilled I took the chance on this small company. The owner & his staff (trainers) are so knowledgeable about the exercises, body functions, functional movements & the actual exercises that need very little movement but high rewards & they know body alignment & corrections.
I'm totally thrilled. These are young people who know what they're doing. We'll worth the price because in my busy chaotic life, it makes me accountable when they show up! Of course we must all do our homework too without say.
However, I cannot say enough good things about J & Daniella. They're the only two I've worked with, however I'm sure any trainer J hires, will be just as great.
I'm 57 years young, been in & out of gyms since I was 20. I've had a few minor health issues that hindered my physical progress but... I'm back! Getting strong, slimmer & getting my sexy back thanks to First Home Fitness... & I will admit I was totally
intimidated by their youth. However, I cannot say enough about this team. It always, starts with a great leader.
Seriously, give tis & them a try. You will not regret it. ❤️
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Wow! Thank you so much for the lovely review! We absolutely love training with you and are honored you are with us!
Michelle
I have been working with Daneilla for almost 2 months. She listens to my goals and helps me achieve them through hard work and lots of positive encouragement. I highly recommend First Step Home Fitness More...
Reply from First Step - Home Fitness
Thank you so much Michelle! We love training with you and seeing your progress! Have a great day!
Michelle Mann
For the past 2 months I have been working with Daniella! She energetic, fun, and always knows how to motibate you to do more than you think you can. She is kind, understanding, and relentless (in the best way possible). I highly recommend First Step Home Fitness! More...
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Michele Moyer
Daniella is a fantastic personal trainer. She arrives to each session promptly, with a smile, and offers endless encouragement and enthusiasm as well as skill! In a few short months my strength is noticeably improved thanks to Daniela's expertise. Thank you First Step! More...
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Comfort Opadele
Working with Daniella has been simply amazing. My first time ever having a home gym instructor, she encourages and motivates me to do more and be the best that I can be, I enjoyed my time with her, thanks Daniella, you were awesome.
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Kathy M
Daniella is an amazing trainer. The experience with First Step has been excellent. Danella's positivity and expertise has made a definite difference in my physical abilities and well-being. Highly recommend Daniella and First Step! More...
Kathy Michienzi
Daniella is an amazing trainer. The experience with First Step has been excellent. Danella's positivity and expertise has made a definite difference in my physical abilities and well-being. Highly recommend Daniella and First Step! More...
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Kathy Michienzi
Daniella is an amazing trainer. The experience with First Step has been excellent. Danella's positivity and expertise has made a definite difference in my physical abilities and well-being. Highly recommend Daniella and First Step! More...
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Kathy Michienzi
Daniella is an amazing trainer. The experience with First Step has been excellent. Danella's positivity and expertise has made a definite difference in my physical abilities and well-being. Highly recommend Daniella and First Step! More...
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Tim & Erin
Personal Trainers
Working out with First Step Home Fitness has been so good for both of us!
We had never worked with a personal trainer before and were both a little intimidated.
Our trainer immediately put us at ease with their enthusiasm and their willingness to work around our busy schedule. Their professionalism and encouragement always makes it feel like we're always working out with a friend. First Step has been a great starting place for the fitness journey of two Gen-Xer’s like ourselves.
We are almost done our first 10 sessions and will definitely be signing up for more!
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Tim Knight
Working out with First Step Home Fitness has been so good for both of us! We had never worked with a personal trainer before and were both a little intimidated. Our trainer immediately put us at ease with their enthusiasm and their willingness to work around our busy schedule. Their professionalism and encouragement always makes it feel like we're always working out with a friend. First Step has been a great starting place for the fitness journey of two Gen-Xer’s like ourselves. We are almost done our first 10 sessions and will definitely be signing up for more! More...
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Denny Goncalves
I've been working with First Step - Home Fitness for about a year now and boy are they awesome! Daniella has been training me for the last 7 months and it's been great! She has helped increase my mobility and physical endurance. She finds new ways to continue challenging me and pushing me to my goals. Jay and his team are all wonderful, knowledgeable, and respectful coaches who understand the needs of their clients and want to see you succeed. More...
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Tim Knight
Working out with First Step Home Fitness has been so good for both of us! We had never worked with a personal trainer before and were both a little intimidated. Our trainer immediately put us at ease with their enthusiasm and their willingness to work around our busy schedule. Their professionalism and encouragement always makes it feel like we're always working out with a friend. First Step has been a great starting place for the fitness journey of two Gen-Xer’s like ourselves. We are almost done our first 10 sessions and will definitely be signing up for more! More...
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Tim Knight
Working out with First Step Home Fitness has been so good for both of us! We had never worked with a personal trainer before and were both a little intimidated. Our trainer immediately put us at ease with their enthusiasm and their willingness to work around our busy schedule. Their professionalism and encouragement always makes it feel like we're always working out with a friend. First Step has been a great starting place for the fitness journey of two Gen-Xer’s like ourselves. We are almost done our first 10 sessions and will definitely be signing up for more! More...
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Tim Knight
Working out with First Step Home Fitness has been so good for both of us! We had never worked with a personal trainer before and were both a little intimidated. Our trainer immediately put us at ease with their enthusiasm and their willingness to work around our busy schedule. Their professionalism and encouragement always makes it feel like we're always working out with a friend. First Step has been a great starting place for the fitness journey of two Gen-Xer’s like ourselves. We are almost done our first 10 sessions and will definitely be signing up for more! More...
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Chris Bongers
Jay is a great trainer! I was looking for a custom workout plan to use my home gym and Jay delivered 100%. He brought great enthusiasm and has shown me a wide array of workout options to maximize my gym and the results I am looking for.
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Maysee
Jay is an amazing personal trainer! He’s encouraging, knowledgeable, and always brings great energy to every session. My mom and I wanted to get back into a better fitness routine, and Jay has made the process so much easier and more enjoyable. Plus, having him come to our home makes working out so much more convenient. Highly recommend! More...
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Thank you so much Maysee! I love our sessions together and how much fun you folks are!
Maysee McLean
Jay is an amazing personal trainer! He’s encouraging, knowledgeable, and always brings great energy to every session. My mom and I wanted to get back into a better fitness routine, and Jay has made the process so much easier and more enjoyable. Plus, having him come to our home makes working out so much more convenient. Highly recommend! More...
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Natalie Verschoor
Phenomenal experience! Had Daniella as my personal trainer. Very personable, and easy work with. She made the workouts enjoyable while still pushing me to hit my goals. Definitely well worth the cost and extremely convenient having them come to your home and bring the supplies to workout. Looking forward to continuing sessions and 100% recommend for people looking to have a trainer but not the stress of going to a large gym. More...
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Jessica S
I absolutely loved training with Jay. I liked how each workout session he would introduce new exercises so that the workouts weren't always the same. He is also very flexible with the scheduling of my sessions and takes the time to understand my workout goals and designs a plan to reach my goals. I would highly recommend his home fitness services to anyone. More...
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Heather
Personal Trainers
My husband and I were looking to get into some sort of fitness routine after a year of being new parents. Jay has been super accommodating with scheduling around our 1 year old. We are loving the challenge of our workouts and we find the accountability super helpful. More...
Heather Cummings
My husband and I were looking to get into some sort of fitness routine after a year of being new parents. Jay has been super accommodating with scheduling around our 1 year old. We are loving the challenge of our workouts and we find the accountability super helpful. More...
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Heather Cummings
My husband and I were looking to get into some sort of fitness routine after a year of being new parents. Jay has been super accommodating with scheduling around our 1 year old. We are loving the challenge of our workouts and we find the accountability super helpful. More...
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Heather Cummings
My husband and I were looking to get into some sort of fitness routine after a year of being new parents. Jay has been super accommodating with scheduling around our 1 year old. We are loving the challenge of our workouts and we find the accountability super helpful. More...
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Heather Cummings
My husband and I were looking to get into some sort of fitness routine after a year of being new parents. Jay has been super accommodating with scheduling around our 1 year old. We are loving the challenge of our workouts and we find the accountability super helpful. More...
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Kainah
Personal Trainers
Such a lovely company! Couldn’t have started my fitness journey without them! Jay got us started and never failed to leave a compliment to make me feel empowered. Even with my parenting! Daniella is an amazing PT. She gets along great with my kids and we can talk about anything while she is fiercely motivating me and guiding me to success with workout out. She listens to what I am interested in and how my body reacts to certain workouts. They are both just wonderful people and they know exactly what they’re doing. They both have made me feel so confident about myself and have taught me so much. Not only with working on my physical health but as an overall person. These people are just beautiful to work with! More...
Kainah Huckle
Such a lovely company! Couldn’t have started my fitness journey without them! Jay got us started and never failed to leave a compliment to make me feel empowered. Even with my parenting! Daniella is an amazing PT. She gets along great with my kids and we can talk about anything while she is fiercely motivating me and guiding me to success with workout out. She listens to what I am interested in and how my body reacts to certain workouts. They are both just wonderful people and they know exactly what they’re doing. They both have made me feel so confident about myself and have taught me so much. Not only with working on my physical health but as an overall person. These people are just beautiful to work with! More...
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Kainah H.
Such a lovely company! Couldn't have started my fitness journey without them! Jay got us started and never failed to leave a compliment to make me feel empowered. Even with my parenting! Daniella is an amazing PT. She gets along great with my kids and we can talk about anything while she is fiercely motivating me and guiding me to success with workout out. She listens to what I am interested in and how my body reacts to certain workouts. They are both just wonderful people and they know exactly what they're doing. They both have made me feel so confident about myself and have taught me so much. Not only with working on my physical health but as an overall person. These people are just beautiful to work with! More...
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Kainah Huckle
Such a lovely company! Couldn’t have started my fitness journey without them! Jay got us started and Daniella is an amazing PT! They both have made me feel so confident about myself and have taught me so much. Not only with working on my physical health but as an overall person. These people are just beautiful to work with! More...
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Kainah Huckle
Such a lovely company! Couldn’t have started my fitness journey without them! Jay got us started and Daniella is an amazing PT! They both have made me feel so confident about myself and have taught me so much. Not only with working on my physical health but as an overall person. These people are just beautiful to work with! More...
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Kainah Huckle
Such a lovely company! Couldn’t have started my fitness journey without them! Jay got us started and Daniella is an amazing PT! They both have made me feel so confident about myself and have taught me so much. Not only with working on my physical health but as an overall person. These people are just beautiful to work with! More...
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Juliana G.
If you're looking for a personal trainer company that delivers real results, Firs step is the best choice! Their trainers are knowledgeable, motivating, and create personalized fitness plans tailored to your goals. They combine expert workouts with nutrition advice and focus on long-term success, not quick fixes. The sessions are fun, effective, and truly life-changing. thanks so much for all your knowledge and patience! More...
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Dean Neely
This team kinda blew me away, in a good way. The people I met were all extremely genuine and caring. They listened to what my needs are and were extremely accomidating to meet them. Unfortunately, due to my own circumstances, I cannot work with them regularly. However, anybody that is looking for great and supportive help with their own exercise routine at home will definitely find it here. More...
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David & Sarah
After a friend’s referral, my wife and I started working with First Step - Home Fitness earlier this year, and I can honestly say we couldn't be happier with the experience!
Jay and Nikol met with us to understand who we were, so they could better plan how to help us. They took time to help us determine our goals, and came up with a tailored program to help us achieve them.
Nikol, our trainer, is fantastic! Her commitment to our success is obvious. She holds us accountable, pushes us to do more than we believe possible, and shows us who we can be. She can be a bit of a task master (love you Nikol 😜), but her encouragement pushes us both to work harder and longer every time.
A huge thank you to both Jay and Nikol for their continued passion and support. We are excited to continue our fitness journey as we create new goals for the future!
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David McA
After a friend’s referral, my wife and I started working with First Step - Home Fitness earlier this year, and I can honestly say we couldn't be happier with the experience! Jay and Nikol met with us to understand who we were, so they could better plan how to help us. They took time to help us determine our goals, and came up with a tailored program to help us achieve them. Nikol, our trainer, is fantastic! Her commitment to our success is obvious. She holds us accountable, pushes us to do more than we believe possible, and shows us who we can be. She can be a bit of a task master (love you Nikol 😜), but her encouragement pushes us both to work harder and longer every time. A huge thank you to both Jay and Nikol for their continued passion and support. We are excited to continue our fitness journey as we create new goals for the future! More...
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David M.
After a friend's referral, my wife and I started working with First Step - Home Fitness earlier this year, and I can honestly say we couldn't be happier with the experience! Jay and Nikol met with us to understand who we were, so they could better plan how to help us. They took time to help us determine our goals, and came up with a tailored program to help us achieve them.Nikol, our trainer, is fantastic! Her commitment to our success is obvious. She holds us accountable, pushes us to do more than we believe possible, and shows us who we can be. She can be a bit of a task master (love you Nikol ), but her encouragement pushes us both to work harder and longer every time.A huge thank you to both Jay and Nikol for their continued passion and support. We are excited to continue our fitness journey as we create new goals for the future! More...
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Sarah Gordon-McAllan
After a friend’s referral, my husband and I started working with First Step - Home Fitness earlier this year, and I can honestly say we couldn't be happier with the experience! Jay and Nikol met with us to understand who we were, so they could better plan how to help us. They took time to help us determine our goals, and came up with a tailored program to help us achieve them. Nikol, our trainer, is fantastic! Her commitment to our success is obvious. She holds us accountable, pushes us to do more than we believe possible, and shows us who we can be. She can be a bit of a task master (love you Nikol 😜), but her encouragement pushes us both to work harder and longer every time. A huge thank you to both Jay and Nikol for their continued passion and support. We are excited to continue our fitness journey as we create new goals for the future! More...
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Sarah Gordon-McAllan
After a friend’s referral, my husband and I started working with First Step - Home Fitness earlier this year, and I can honestly say we couldn't be happier with the experience! Jay and Nikol met with us to understand who we were, so they could better plan how to help us. They took time to help us determine our goals, and came up with a tailored program to help us achieve them. Nikol, our trainer, is fantastic! Her commitment to our success is obvious. She holds us accountable, pushes us to do more than we believe possible, and shows us who we can be. She can be a bit of a task master (love you Nikol 😜), but her encouragement pushes us both to work harder and longer every time. A huge thank you to both Jay and Nikol for their continued passion and support. We are excited to continue our fitness journey as we create new goals for the future! More...
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Sarah Gordon-McAllan
After a friend’s referral, my husband and I started working with First Step - Home Fitness earlier this year, and I can honestly say we couldn't be happier with the experience! Jay and Nikol met with us to understand who we were, so they could better plan how to help us. They took time to help us determine our goals, and came up with a tailored program to help us achieve them. Nikol, our trainer, is fantastic! Her commitment to our success is obvious. She holds us accountable, pushes us to do more than we believe possible, and shows us who we can be. She can be a bit of a task master (love you Nikol 😜), but her encouragement pushes us both to work harder and longer every time. A huge thank you to both Jay and Nikol for their continued passion and support. We are excited to continue our fitness journey as we create new goals for the future! More...
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Sheri Olinyk
Personal Trainers
Just starting the process but I find Jay to be very open and personable.
Keith Lockhart
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How do you help your clients achieve their fitness goals?
We believe in taking a holistic approach, little things matter! We focus on carefully bringing in all the puzzle pieces together to our fitness journey - nutrition, exercise, sleep and more! Armed with our motivation and guidance, we will provide you with a safe, enjoyable and efficient fitness routine. With consistency and gentle progress we will ensure that we successfully chip away towards your awesome and personal goals!
What’s the secret to getting the body of your dreams?
Patience and hard work! Whatever your goals may be, we are here to make it approachable and achievable. There are no short cuts to fitness, but through our consistent encouragement and direction, we will help you reach your goals, no matter how big or small!
What do you love most about your job?
The relationships! We are extremely close with all of our clients. We love them. We are there alongside you during the ups and downs that life throws our way. First Step - Home Fitness's training approach is personal, and we cherish the trust you have with us to help take care and guide you along your fitness journey. Seeing your progress is the wonderful cherry on top!
What inspired you to start your own business?
Well, I started this small business in my spare hours in early 2020, during the onset of Covid, when the gyms were shut down and things were in disarray. Great time for starting a business right?
My thought process around the business model was an experiment. Was there enough folks out there that would enjoy this format of training? Would virtual training work? Or just in-person home visits?
My original goal back then was to fill a need and obviously provide for my family. I had an athletic background with my Kinesiology, and had trained alongside others before, but this was a whole new thing.
Thankfully I knew my strengths and weaknesses, and ultimately the most important thing for me was the encouragement to others. So many people are starved of this, and a little bit goes a long way. The training guidance thankfully goes hand in hand to help folks start in their fitness journey and reach their goals. Just by being “in someone’s corner”, and showing up is an absolute game changer for most people looking to make a change in their life.
So even though (by no means did I know everything, or was anywhere near the best trainer out there), I simply made sure that my business revolved around hard work, and prioritised genuine care and integrity with the clients… and let the dice fall from there.
Turns out when you have a business that focuses on having a real and trusting relationship with people, and that those clients feel constant encouragement and the support when someone is rooting for their success, the business thrives. Who knew?
My trainers and I will always hold you and your journey in priority. We want to take care of you and your needs and want to see you win! Try us out for free today and see how we can help!
Why should our clients choose you?
Short answer is: we take your journey personally and we want to see you succeed! My trainers and I care and your win is our wins.
Whatever your goals are, you realistically won’t stick to something if you don’t enjoy the process. Our strategy is make the journey as enjoyable as possible. Our friendly and down - to - earth trainers will be gently pushing you and encouraging you to do your best, so that we can be consistent and accountable to our goals and see the results we are chasing.
We keep our pricing affordable and simple, and guarantee that if you put in the work alongside us, you will reach your goals.
Try us out for free today!
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Our virtual personal training involves remote fitness coaching via video conferencing with your own personal trainer! Workout whenever you'd like! We also have new virtual fitness classes as well!
The custom workouts are designed to your needs and follow the exact format as our in-person services! Follow along as your trainer leads the way! Virtual training is incredibly convenient and modestly priced. This is a great way for you to reach your fitness goals, wherever you are located, you’ll feel connected right away and hit the ground running.
Free consultation and training session included as well - try us out today and see if virtual training is the right fit for what you are looking for! Our virtual fitness classes are also a great way to work towards your goals by having a trainer lead the class with awesome exercises in a friendly-to-follow template. Save even more money by signing up for a class and join in the fun!
In Home - Personal Training
Your very own certified personal trainer will bring the necessary workout equipment and lead you through a custom 1-on-1 training session at your home/backyard/park.
Workouts are designed to be efficient towards your specific goals, as well as progressive and fun! Feel free to have a friend or family member join as well!
SAVE time and money by having us come to you. Available for London and Hamilton.
Free consultation and training session available for you to try out our services!
Virtual Personal Training
Our virtual personal training involves remote fitness coaching via Zoom with your very own personal trainer! Workout whenever you like. Your trainer is working out alongside you in real time, giving you gentle instruction and encouragement!
The custom workouts are designed to your needs and follow the exact format as our in-person services! Follow along as your trainer leads the way. Our virtual training is incredibly convenient and modestly priced. Try our remote training for free today!