Personal Training and Holistic Lifestyle Coaching

Personal training and holistic lifestyle coaching are two distinct but complementary approaches to promoting overall health and well-being.

Personal Training

Personal training involves working with a certified fitness professional, known as a personal trainer, who provides individualized exercise programs and guidance to help clients achieve their fitness goals. These goals can range from weight loss and muscle building to improving cardiovascular fitness and overall strength.

Personal trainers create tailored workout plans based on the client’s fitness level, health considerations, and specific objectives. Our personal trainer is C.H.E.K certified.

A C.H.E.K (Corrective Holistic Exercise Kinesiology) trainer is a fitness professional who has completed the C.H.E.K Institute’s training and certification program. The C.H.E.K Institute, founded by Paul Chek, is an organization that provides a comprehensive education in corrective exercise, holistic health, and functional movement.

C.H.E.K trainers are known for their integrative approach to fitness and health, which emphasizes addressing the whole person—mind, body, and spirit—rather than just focusing on physical exercise. They are trained to assess clients individually, taking into consideration their unique needs, goals, and limitations.

Here are some key aspects of C.H.E.K training and the approach of C.H.E.K trainers

Holistic Assessment

C.H.E.K trainers use a holistic assessment process to identify imbalances and dysfunctions in their clients. This assessment includes looking at the individual’s current fitness level, movement patterns, posture, any limitations or injuries, lifestyle habits, nutrition, stress levels, and overall health.

Corrective Exercise

C.H.E.K trainers specialize in corrective exercise techniques aimed at improving posture, alignment, and movement patterns. They focus on addressing muscle imbalances, weaknesses, and areas of tightness to help clients move more efficiently and without pain.

Individualized Programs

Based on the assessment results, C.H.E.K trainers design personalized fitness programs that address the specific needs and goals of each client. These programs often incorporate a variety of exercises, including strength training, flexibility work, cardiovascular exercise, and core stability exercises.

Lifestyle Coaching

C.H.E.K trainers often provide lifestyle coaching to help clients make positive changes in their habits and behaviours outside of the gym. This may include guidance on nutrition, sleep, stress management, and other aspects of overall well-being.

Emphasis on Function

C.H.E.K trainers prioritize functional movement and fitness, focusing on exercises that have practical applications in daily life and sports performance. They aim to improve clients’ abilities to perform activities with greater ease and reduced the risk of injury.

Ongoing Education

The C.H.E.K Institute emphasizes continued education and professional development for trainers to stay up-to-date with the latest research and advancements in the field of corrective exercise and holistic health.

C.H.E.K trainers work with a diverse range of clients, including athletes, individuals recovering from injuries, people seeking weight loss or improved fitness, and those interested in optimizing their overall health and well-being.

Holistic Lifestyle Coaching

Holistic lifestyle coaching takes a broader approach to well-being by addressing various aspects of a person’s life, including physical, mental, emotional, and spiritual dimensions. Holistic lifestyle coaches work with individuals to create balanced and sustainable lifestyles that promote health, happiness, and personal growth.

Key aspects of holistic lifestyle coaching

Comprehensive Assessment

Holistic lifestyle coaches conduct comprehensive assessments of a person’s overall well-being, considering not only physical health but also emotional and mental aspects.

Goal Setting and Life Vision

Coaches work with clients to identify their values, aspirations, and life vision. They help clients set meaningful goals aligned with their core values.

Behaviour Change

Holistic lifestyle coaches help clients adopt healthier habits and behaviours, including nutrition, sleep, stress management, and self-care practices.

Mindfulness and Stress Reduction

Coaches often incorporate mindfulness and stress-reduction techniques to help clients manage stress and improve emotional well-being.

Emotional Support

Holistic lifestyle coaches provide emotional support and encouragement, helping clients overcome obstacles and build resilience.

Nutrition and Wellness

Coaches may offer guidance on nutrition and healthy eating habits to support clients’ overall well-being.

The integration of personal training and holistic lifestyle coaching can be highly beneficial, as it addresses both the physical fitness aspect and the broader lifestyle factors that contribute to a person’s overall health and quality of life. By focusing on the whole person and providing individualized support, this approach aims to achieve sustainable and long-term improvements in well-being.

Physiotherapy

Initial Assessment (45-60 mins.) – $159

20 minute follow-up – $82

30 minute follow-up – $95

• Appointments are private, one-on-one sessions with a Registered Physiotherapist.

Massage Therapy

30 minute treatment – $77 (plus HST)
60 minute treatment – $120 (plus HST)

• Longer treatment times are available upon request.
• All treatments are performed by a Registered Massage Therapist.

Personal Training

For information about personal training, please contact Adelaide West Physiotherapy at 416-597-8345 or email us using the email form on our contact page.