About us
Why St James Strength?
Discover a unique edge
A commitment to absolute strength built on the fundamentals of competitive powerlifting. Targeted to the 40+ age group here to build a stronger you by delivering effective, efficient workouts to new and intermediate lifters.
Precision
An experienced certified Personal Trainer & powerlifting coach emphasizing proper technique to maximize performance and minimize injury risk.
Performance
A private facility featuring specialized performance-driven tools found in authentic strength gyms to enhance your workout experience and fuel your progress.
Perseverance
Through a knowledge-transfer coaching style, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to transition into independent training, small-group sessions or competitive powerlifting.
Affiliations & Certifications
As a record-holding Team Canada powerlifter and experienced coach, I’ve had the privilege of training and collaborating with world-ranked athletes and coaches. Now in my 60s, I find my greatest satisfaction in helping adults over 40 discover their true strength potential. My mission is simple: to prove that serious, intelligent strength training has no age limit, and that it’s never too late to get stronger, healthier, and more confident.
Quick start guide
What to expect:
Your roadmap to a stronger you
Based on the discipline of adult learning, a six-step process that acts as your personal roadmap, guiding you to training independence and strength goals.
01.
Discovery
We begin with an understanding of your training history, goals, and lifestyle. This information is used ensure strength training is the right fit, and if so, begin the process of tailoring your journey to meet your goals.
02.
Design
Early training sessions begin with movement, mobility and strength assessments in order to build workout templates. This “programming” is the blueprint for your training. This slower approach is also important in limiting expected delayed onset muscle soreness (DOMS).
03.
Delivery
Progressing to this stage the real training begins. Technique issues, strength limitations and specific needs are identified. Required corrections are applied and incorporated into your training. This attention to detail drives technique perfection, fosters safe, effective training, measurable strength gains and long term health.
04.
Drive Learning
As skills develop a training ownership handoff begins. Using video analysis along with coach mentoring the lifter is taught to understand and apply required corrections. Programming choices and documentation is also handed off. Individual timelines differ with importance given to a lifters comfort in the added responsibility.
05.
Deploy Performance Support
At this stage with an understanding of your abilities, wants and needs the lifter becomes the performance driver. As a coach support and shadowing is the key role.
06.
Decision Making
Wants and needs at this point are exclusive to the individual. Whether its a commercial or home gym, training with family and friends, finding new like minded people or even competitive powerlifting. The options are there. Need more help? A hybrid model with less coaching hours or programming templates are available for ongoing support!
Simple pricing
Minimal investment,
Maximum results
At St James Strength, I’m committed to making quality strength training affordable. You’ll get high-value training at competitive prices, with extra savings available for small group sessions.
Starter Plan
Perfect for those with limited time, this plan provides 2 sessions per week. Emphasis is placed on performing large compound movements for a full body workout. Choose this as an introduction to strength training or as an add-on to your existing fitness regimen.
$80
per week
+
2 training sessions per week
+
Programming instruction
+
Full body training each session
Performance Plan
An ideal plan for those moving up from 2 weekly sessions or those with a bit more passion for strength training. This plan elevates your routine with more advanced programming and added accessory work. Choose this to take your strength to the next level.
$110
per week
+
3 training sessions per week
+
Programming instruction
+
Option 1-Full body training sessions
+
Option 2-Upper & lower training split
Elite Plan
Designed for individuals who have the time, energy, and dedication to pursue serious strength training. This comprehensive program is built to maximize performance. It features dynamic & max effort training sessions to promote optimal strength gains.
$140
per week
+
4 training sessions per week
+
Programming instruction
+
2 upper & 2 lower training split
+
Customizable as requested
My goal is to support your current and long-term health, not to bind you to a financial contract. I don’t offer long term contracts; instead, fees are paid weekly before your first session of the week.
Ready to start the journey to a stronger you?
There’s no better time than now. Embrace the grind with St. James Strength – build a stronger tomorrow today.
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