Performance Science

Learn. Train. Grow.

I help my Clients/Athletes improve performance by integrating strength and conditioning principles, lifestyle habits, and mental performance into one system.

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  • Fitness
  • Nutrition
  • Neuroscience
  • Research
  • Data
  • Performance
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About

Get to know your coach…

Hey there, I'm Sam!

Welcome to my training website.

Who am I? I am an advanced performance coach (Strength and Conditioning Coach). I have trained a variety of clients at different fitness ages and levels but I enjoy focusing on female health, and athletes! My passion has always been working with people who are striving to achieve their personal best whether in sport or life. Currently, I am a masters student specialized in neuroscience and pursuing a career in sport science!

How am I unique? I help take out the frustrating guesswork of not knowing what to do-> Health information is really hard to properly understand and apply these days. My background has given me the skills to understand how to navigate this, and create the right structure for each clients unique goals and needs.

How do I train? The body is a completely integrated system. So, training has to echo that. Depending on goals, I use different modalities. See my "Train With Me" Page for more on my experience and approach!

I hope this website can be a tool for you to learn and connect!

Sammy B

Education

  • BSc Kinesiology (Honours)
  • MSc Neuroscience (In Progress)
  • Nutrition and Research

Certifications

  • Certified Personal Trainer (CFES)
  • Strength + Conditioning, Sport Science (In Progress)
  • Yoga

Still learning.

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Train with weights on a gym squat rack for strength training and fitness.
Kettlebell workout woman exercising with kettlebell for strength training.
A woman working at a desk with a laptop and documents for a blog post.
Push-up exercise demonstration with trainer assistance for fitness training.
A woman assisting a man with fitness training and wearable device setup.
Train with weights on a gym squat rack for strength training and fitness.
Kettlebell workout woman exercising with kettlebell for strength training.
A woman working at a desk with a laptop and documents for a blog post.
Push-up exercise demonstration with trainer assistance for fitness training.

Approach

Reach your highest fitness potential.

Real results come from systems.

  • Physical Foundation

    Get an assessment, break down your goals, and turn them into a long-term strategic plan so that you have a rock-solid foundation to build off of.

  • Mental Performance

    The mind drives the body. Increase focus, composure under pressure, executive function and attention control with structured guidance.

  • Nutrition and Lifestyle

    Have more energy throughout the day, handle stress better, and increase your body's training capacity with healthy daily habits.

Blog

Knowledge, shared.

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Connect

Interested To Work Together? Reach Out Below.

I work with athletes remotely across Canada and in-person in Toronto, Muskoka, and Waterloo. Engagements begin with a conversation.