Ali Kanaan
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Ali Kanaan (15)
Ali is a passionate and experienced personal trainer with a wealth of knowledge and expertise who focuses in helping couples and professionals who work from home. He has a holistic approach to health and fitness with tools to support his clients physically and mentally.
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Barbara Riedel
Personal Trainers
Workouts are going very well . I think I made a good choice for a trainer.
MS2
Personal Trainers
Working with Ali has been a great experience. As a couple we chose to workout together and Ali was both flexible and accomodating.
Not only did he design effective workout routines, but he also went above and beyond by providing invaluable guidance on nutrition, mental well-being, and overall lifestyle choices. His holistic approach to fitness improved how we look and feel but also how we think.
Ali's knowledge of movement and anatomy was instumental in adapting our workouts based on previous injuries. His exercise adjustments, and physical body treatments and adjustments made exercising more challenging and much more effective. His unwavering support, encouragement, and genuine care have made every session a challenge to look forward too.
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Clare
I had a positive experience with Ali. His method is effective but empathetic and understanding. He incorporates meditation and wellness into fitness. I’ve had other personal trainers, and can say that Ali’s holistic approach has had the most significant impact on my life. You will not regret working with Ali. More...
Alexis K
Personal Trainers
Ali has helped me with my mind body & soul. And has helped me gain the confidence to move my body freely with no pain and to do the activities I couldn’t do before. Not only have I lost weight and gained muscle, I have gained a friend in him as he shared guidance, support and kindness towards me throughout this journey. I look forward to using the skills he taught me to continue to work towards my goals and soon walk down the aisle at my wedding feeling my best! I cannot thank Ali enough for all he has done for me - & giving me a new perspective when it comes to fitness and mental health. He inspired me to keep going every day. Highly recommend his services! More...
Kristina
Personal Trainers
When I met Ali I was just starting to heal from a state of depression and despair that had affected me physically. I knew what I needed to do, but honestly wasn’t sure how to do it.
I needed help. But I needed the right person to help me. If you’re looking for a meathead, drill sargent type of trainer, to scream you into shape, Ali is not it. You absolutely do not need that kind of energy to see results.
When we first met, my normally guarded self was in tears within the first ten minutes. He genuinely wanted to help me, and I felt it. He talked through some heavy stuff with me, including some physical limitations that I have. We talked goals and he came up with a plan. He has not only helped me lose 50lbs in 5 months, but he’s been amazing with life advice, and spiritual guidance.
We laugh a lot, and talk about life. Sometimes it’s easy to forget that I’m paying him, because it feels like I’m working out with a friend. My son is his biggest fan(future protege, maybe) and truly gets excited to know that Ali is coming to do some exercises!
If you generally find people “into fitness” either pompous or intimidating, I promise you won’t find that in Ali. He is so kind, and he is wise beyond his years. A true joy to work with, and very accommodating. I’m so thankful that I trusted my gut, and decided to work with him.
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Mollie
Ali was a very positive, thoughtful and professional trainer. After sustaining a sprained ankle before one of our sessions, he curated a program for me that not only was gentle on my injury, but actually helped to heal and strengthen the affected area. Ali always showed up with a smile and a cool program to build strength and flexibility. He listened to what I hoped to get from the experience and designed our sessions around my needs. He's also just a really nice guy, and a pleasure to spend time with. I would recommend Ali to anyone looking for a thoughtful, talented and knowledgeable trainer. More...
Sylvie G
Ali Kanaan was my personal trainer at Epic Fitness in Ottawa. At the time, I was overweight and out of shape and unmotivated, but Ali helped me push through my bad days and embrace my full potential.
Ali is an excellent trainer to work with. He is passionate about physical and mental wellness, and this comes through in his dedication to his clients. He has a perfect mix of professionalism and good humour. He is a great motivator and always encourages you to do your best. I would recommend Ali to anyone who wants to challenge themselves to be healthier and happier.
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Norma
I suffer severe chronic pain. Ali was able in the first month to loosen muscles that doctors have been trying to loosen for 20 years. I’ve tried other personal trainers, chiropractors, massage therapists, acupuncture, I could go on and on. Ali has been able to get me where I want to go so quickly. He has been the blessing I’ve been praying for. More...
David
Working with Ali allowed me to become much more aware of my body. Being able to bring this new consciousness to my workouts made such a difference and helped me resolve ongoing issues. This guy really knows his shit!
Mélanie
The journey I’ve initiated with Ali was undeniably the best self-care decision that I’ve made so far in my life! I’m very confident that I’ll feel the ripple effects of such a huge lifestyle change further on in my life. He let me be myself and accepted me the way I was from my starting point. Without judgment, he gave me a safe space to learn through reconnecting to my body- hence mind and soul- and truly thrive in an area that I’d neglected for so long in myself. That awareness of my starting point allowed me to improve so many other areas of my being and help me and my family’s wellbeing with his constant active listening and encouragement. I especially appreciated his constant honesty and he means business when it comes to training. Mostly, his empathetic qualities really allowed me to trust the holistic movement training process with its ups and downs with the demonstration of his embodied experience & expertise in holistic training approach. Very grateful and thank you Ali. More...
Alexei Dela Cuesta
Extremely good at what he does! Patient and kind. My knees and back are improving greatly!
Anna
I signed up for personal training to address knee pain, learn proper form and how to workout in general without any pain. I was assigned Ali and I am so grateful we were brought to together and were able to work together . Ali is extremely professional, highly knowledgeable about body movement, and very supportive. He helped me regain strength and be able to move without knee pain! If you are looking to learn more about your body and mind, Ali is the right person for you, as he is a great guide and trainer. More...
Charisma
I was overweight, without a good body shape and no such will to exercise on my own. I decided to hire a personal trainer and Ali was assigned. To be honest, he is one of the best! I could see positive changes in my body shape and Ali taught me was to know my own self. He has a good personality! He went the extra-mile by bringing me to the store to show me how to check ingredients in food and what do these ingredients actually do to the body! Exercisewise, i cannot complain! I highly and honestly recommend Ali as a personal trainer! More...
Sandra
I really enjoyed working on my with Ali as a trainer. His extensive expertise and knowledge helped achieve my fitness goals while also learning about nutrition and overall health. I recommend his services 100%.
Andrew
Ali clearly knows his stuff when it comes to creating workout routines that will target every muscle - even ones I didn't know I had. Friendly and flexible, working out with Ali (and over zoom!) has been a staple of my routine during this pandemic. More...
How do you help your clients achieve their fitness goals?
By helping you establish life routines that work, design and coach you through your functional workouts and help you overcome physical and mental annoyances that are bringing you down.
What’s the secret to getting the body of your dreams?
Knowledge and awareness of Functional Training, Holistic Nutrition and Self Care practices that will work for YOU.
What do you love most about your job?
Our most valuable resource as human beings is our energy and to witness the vitality that is gained in people while working with me makes my work very fulfilling.
What inspired you to start your own business?
My passion for movement started
I recognized the need for a client centric and holistic approach to health and fitness. I started my career in personal training working in big box gyms where clients became just a number, due to the volume of clients I was working with.
I now only work with 10-15 people at a time to be able to greatly impact peoples lives and help them transform their lives.
Why should our clients choose you?
My holistic approach to health and fitness is not commonly found. I have been a Personal Trainer for 10 years and I am constantly learning and researching about movement, nutrition, and mindset.
I'm also very particular about who I work with as I only work with 10-15 people at a time who are ready to totally transform their lives.
Can you provide your services online or remotely? If so, please add details.
Yes. All that you need is a mat, a few resistance bands and a tune up ball
What changes have you made to keep your customers safe from Covid-19?
I provide online sessions through zoom and I make sure all the equipment I use are constantly sanitized
Functional Training
Functional training is a term used to describe exercises that help you perform activities in everyday life more easily. These exercises typically use the whole body — definitely multiple muscles — and emphasize core strength and stability
Movement Training
Loaded Movement Training combines task-oriented movement patterning with resistance training. Agility and strength come from moving the body in a multitude of purposeful tasks with load, just like back on the farm.
Kettlebell
Used to perform many types of exercises, including ballistic exercises that combine cardiovascular, strength and flexibility training. Kettlebells are known to improve overall strength, core power, balance, flexibility, and coordination while also melting fat and sculpting healthy and lean muscles
Meditation
Meditation is a practice where an individual uses a technique – such as mindfulness, or focusing the mind on a particular object, thought, or activity – to train attention and awareness, and achieve a mentally clear and emotionally calm and stable state.
