I help Canadians aged 40+ get stronger safely. I offer several different ways to work with me, including online small-group classes that are both interactive and intimate (max 8 students per class), plus in-person classes and workshops in Vancouver, BC. Some of my clients choose to start with one-on-one sessions so we can get to know each other before transitioning to classes, but many others jump right in.
You can get a preview of what it’s like to work with me by checking out my YouTube channel. And if you’re curious about the photo (I’m at the far right in the first row), let’s spend some time talking StrongFirst and/or Vicenza, Italy, where I was thrilled to be able to assist at a barbell certification in 2024 — and hope to revisit and achieve my bodyweight certification in 2028.
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ONLINE SMALL-GROUP CLASSES
(Available only to those who live in Canada)
Ready, Set, Lift! (Online)
My “OG” signature class: unique strength classes for steady progress. Everyone from injured beginners to competitive athletes is welcome. We all work on the same strength principles — following a six-week cycle from the endurance range into lower reps, then a deload week — but depending where your body is at and what equipment you have available, everyone doesn’t necessarily perform the same actual moves.
Mondays are mainly an upper body focus, and Thursdays are mainly a lower body focus.
I was tickled pink to receive a spontaneous text one day after class: “Brilliant class. You’re like a gardener, pulling weeds out of our bodies.” Make of that what you will 😉
Your home equipment can even be as minimalist as a few dumbbells and bands, and a number of regular participants have worked their way up to kettlebells and/or barbells and plates. (Note: this class has no cardio component or high-impact moves.)
Days: Mondays (upper body focus) and Thursdays (lower body focus)
Time: 9:00am Pacific
Duration: 55 minutes
Please see Pricing & dates for dates of the next strength cycle.
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Short-form (20-minute) classes (Online)
These standalones are a mix and match format, so they can all act as add-ons to complement any other programming. Unwind is for anyone from beginner level and up, as is Before-dinner Express.
Pre-Emptive Strike and Butts ‘n Guts are intermediate level (so we may want to consider doing a little personal training first to make sure you’re okay sliding into them). For these ones, you’ll have my usual attentive “eyes on you” two-way attention when choosing your exercise variants and intensity, but not much time spent on technique during the actual workout, when it becomes a follow-along format. If you request it in advance, there’s catch-up option for the days you can’t make it to download the 20:00 classes and view them later.
- Pre-Emptive Strike to get the blood flowing first thing in the morning. Runs as EMOM Mondays (“Every minute on the minute”) and Tabata days, which are Fridays from January to mid June, and Thursdays from late June to December. (For more on why Tabata, click here.)
- Before-dinner Express: Short and sweet! This has some cardio component (low impact), and we focus on full-body strength: typically a push, a pull, and a lower body component.
- Butts ‘n Guts: Form and function for the midsection and glutes. Blocks of consecutive weeks that focus on 2-3 exercises per block to hone in on core and glute integration and strength work.
- Unwind: Tease out more functional mobility.
Days vary; please see Pricing & dates for dates and times
Feel free to try any or all of the 20-minute short classes at no charge. Just sign yourself in!
Duration: 20 minutes
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Turn your Back on Lumbar Pain (Offered both online and in person)
Do you feel like you’ve already tried everything for your low back pain, but nothing’s working yet? Are you ready to enjoy your life more again?
I get it. Personally, I went through many years of being in constant low back pain, but I am a little bit stubborn and a whole lot of systematic. So as a result of much experimentation, and a whack of focused learning, I built this method.
It’s worked for me, and it works for others too. Personally, I’ve overcome functional scoliosis and even spraining my lumbar spine, to the point where I’ve now achieved a documented more-than-double-bodyweight deadlift, entirely beltless. And I’m happy to report that almost every single person I’ve worked with has experienced a significant improvement in their pain level, both immediately and over time.
This is meant to complement, not replace, any guidance from your doctor or physiotherapist. I see it as the missing link in making those other interventions actually stick properly.
Admittedly, my method is completely low tech — and it’s one with a very high payoff. We’ve all heard about breathing techniques and parasympathetic this and that and yada yada yada, and we (hopefully) all know that optimal body positioning and mechanics help prevent pain from recurring. My “secret sauce” is that I’m able to help you nail the details to truly maximize the benefits for yourself.
I stand behind this method so confidently that I offer a 100% money-back guarantee on it.
The online version is always a maximum of 8 people for quality attention, and it includes lifetime access to course notes and video instruction for each “chapter” of the method.
Stay tuned for the next session dates, or contact me to set up set up in-person workshops of custom lengths.
IN-PERSON CLASSES
Strength x Cardio Full-Body Mashup (In Person)
Want to feel energized and powerful? This class will help you get there. 55:00 minutes of mobility, strength, and cardio, all with a focus on good posture and movement mechanics.
Kettlebell options are provided for those who already know how to do a swing — and if not, consider taking the Intro to Kettlebells (immediately below) that’s offered frequently.
Location: Sunset Community Centre
Days: Saturdays
Time: 9:30 am
Terms run (in terms of 5 to 6 weeks) on Saturdays through to June 27, 2026.
For classes at Sunset Community Centre, please visit vanrec.ca, call 604-718-6505, or register in person.
Introduction to Kettlebells (In Person)
So that you can learn how to safely perform a swing, which is the basis for all of the ballistic kettlebell moves. The next Sunset class introduction session will run Wednesday May 13th and 20th, 2026 at 6:30 p.m., or please ask me if you want to set up a date for your own group.
CLASS PRICING AND DATES
For classes at Sunset Community Centre, please visit vanrec.ca, call 604-718-6505, or register in person.
For online classes:
Ready, Set, Lift class programming runs in repeating-loop strength cycles. Cycles are normally six consecutive weeks. The per-unit price is best for you if you register prepaid for a full strength cycle, at $270 (plus an additional pro-rated $22.50 per class if we need to run a “bonus week” within a given strength cycle).
You are also welcome to join any time at $35 per single class, or $150 for a 5-pack / $300 for a 10-pack (2-month expiry period).
The current strength cycle runs until to Thursday April 2nd, 2026.
Due to various stat holidays, the next cycle will includeve a one-off, full-body day on Thursday April 9, five consecutive weeks for the strength cycle, and then a deload day on Thursday May 21.
Turn your Back on Lumbar Pain (online version) is $197 for the five-part class. Includes lifetime access to class notes and video instruction for each “chapter” of the method. Please contact me to set up in-person workshops of custom lengths.
Short-form (20-minute) online classes.
- Pre-Emptive Strike 6:35 – 6:55 a.m. Runs as EMOM Mondays (“Every minute on the minute”) and Tabata days, which are Fridays from January to mid June, and Thursdays from late June to December
- Butts ‘n Guts: 5:35 – 5:55 p.m. on Wednesdays
- Before-dinner Express: 5:05 – 5:25 p.m. on Wednesdays
- Unwind: Mondays from 8:20 – 8:40 pm
- All classes are Pacific Standard Time
- A catch-up option is available for any short-form missed classes
- Feel free to try any or all of the 20-minute short classes at no charge. Sign yourself in until the maximum of 8 is reached!
- To dive all in, $200 per month gets you access to any and all of the five 20-minute classes. (No classes on statutory holidays.) Note: this pricing is based on 48 weeks of classes per year, i.e. allowing for an assumed average of one week every three months without classes. You are welcome to pause payments at any time.
- $150 for a 10-pack drop-in punch card (mix and match whichever 20-minute classes you like, space permitting; register up to one hour before class begins. 2-month expiry period.)
- The in-betweener option for a discounted rate without making it overly complicated is that you commit up front and prepay for a chunk of certain dates at $12 per class.
GST is in addition to the above rates.
E-transfer is the preferred method of payment once I invoice you. New: I do accept credit card payments, but unfortunately I will have to pass on the 2.9% surcharge to you.
REGISTRATION
For in-person classes at Sunset Community Centre, please visit vanrec.ca, call 604-718-6505, or register in person.
Booking for all online classes is at whatsyourstrength.setmore.com. Please note that your first login must be on a desktop computer (classes are on the left-hand side), and after that you can use your phone. (Also please note that I can work online only with people who live in Canada.)
Note: for those who purchase the above online classes as drop-ins, please note the 24-hour late cancellation policy for classes. You can still sign until 1 hour before the class begins as long as it shows up in Setmore and the maximum capacity has not yet been reached.
Any questions? Email me!
WORKSHOPS
Workshops are often held at Academie Duello. Stay tuned for the next one!
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