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Performance Science

Learn. Train. Grow.

I help my athletes and clients understand and improve performance by integrating physical training, 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 personal trainer and performance coach. I am also a masters student specialized in neuroscience and pursuing a career in high-performance science. My passion has always been working with people who are striving to achieve their personal best, whether in sport or life.

How am I unique? I am a huge science gal and I believe in applying health and science in impactful ways. Understanding the current evidence basis for everything I implement is my foundation.

How do I train? The body is a completely integrated system, and 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-happy browsing!

-Sammy B

Education

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

Certifications

  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • 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.
Plank leg raise.
Dumbbell on wooden floor with shadow, fitness training, gym workout equipment.
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Bridge pose in bright studio with large windows.
Train with weights on a gym squat rack for strength training and fitness.
Plank leg raise.
Dumbbell on wooden floor with shadow, fitness training, gym workout equipment.
A woman smiling in a white blazer and beige pants, sitting on a white couch.

Approach

Disciplined simplicity.

Real results come from real systems. I work from pillars and basic training principles and add marginal tools when you are positioned for them.

  • Physical Foundation

    Traditional training principles, periodization, and movement quality. It is important to build your foundation right.

  • Mental Performance

    Focus, composure under pressure, executive function, internal control. The mind drives the body. Train it accordingly.

  • Data Integration

    Wearables and cognitive tracking provide the feedback loop. Measure what matters, adjust what needs adjusting.

Blog

Knowledge, shared.

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

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