Questions about training with me?

Book a free consultation. We'll go over your goals, training history, injuries and schedule by phone or Zoom, then figure out which kind of coaching makes the most sense.

Yes. It's a no-pressure conversation to see whether personal training, in-home personal training or online coaching is the right fit.

No. Tell me what you want to achieve, where you live and how much support you want, and I'll help you choose.

No. I coach complete beginners, experienced lifters and people coming back after time away.

Your goals, current activity, training experience, schedule, where you'd like to train, what equipment you have and any injuries or limitations.

That's fine. We start from where you are now, not where you think you should be.

My studio is private and by appointment only, and in-home personal training means you never have to set foot in a busy gym.

No. Goals can be anything from building muscle or losing fat to moving better, feeling more confident or just being consistent.

It depends on my current availability. Get in touch and I'll tell you what's open.

I assess your mobility, strength, movement, diet and lifestyle, then build your training and nutrition plan. From there I coach you, check in, and adjust the plan as you progress.

1-on-1 sessions at my Yaletown studio with individual exercise selection, technique coaching and structured progression, plus check-ins on your diet and lifestyle between sessions.

No. Beginners learn the fundamentals; experienced lifters use coaching to fix their programming, technique and progression.

Yes. Progressive resistance training, the right exercises and enough volume, along with enough food, is how my clients build muscle. See Jadiel's story.

Yes. Strength is a central part of most of my clients' programs.

Yes, alongside sensible nutrition and lifestyle habits. I focus on sustainable approaches, not extreme diets. See my weight loss personal training in Vancouver page.

Not necessarily. Constantly changing exercises makes progress hard to measure. I keep enough consistency to track improvement and change things when there's a reason to.

It depends on the coaching arrangement. We'll go over session formats in your consultation.

Yes. Your plan evolves with your strength, technique, goals, recovery and schedule.

That describes most of my clients. I build your training around the time you actually have.

See my Personal Training page.

I come to your home, condo or office gym anywhere in Downtown Vancouver. Same coaching, no commute.

Yes, as long as your building allows outside personal trainers to use the fitness room.

Yes. A bit of space and some basic equipment is enough for an effective session.

Less than you'd think. I build the program around what you have.

See my In-Home Personal Training page.

A custom training and nutrition plan, regular check-ins and form feedback, wherever you live. You train on your own; I handle the plan.

No. Online coaching works wherever you are.

No. Your program progresses and adapts based on your check-ins, not a one-off PDF.

Yes, though if you want hands-on instruction for every exercise, in-person training is usually a better start.

Definitely. It's ideal if you know how to train but want better programming and accountability.

Anything from a commercial gym to a condo gym, home gym or just dumbbells and bands.

Yes. Your program and nutrition are built around whichever goal you're chasing.

We adjust the plan whenever your schedule, equipment or priorities change.

See my Online Coaching page.

No. I focus on practical habits that support your goals without your whole life revolving around food.

Yes. A good plan accounts for restaurants, social events and real life.

No. Your overall intake matters far more than any blanket rule about carbs.

Not necessarily. Some clients track, some don't. It depends on your goals and preferences.

Very. Protein supports muscle maintenance and growth. Your ideal intake depends on your body and goals.

Yes. Like with Jerrod, the right food choices let you stay in a deficit without feeling hungry all the time.

Yes. You need enough food and protein, not chicken and rice six times a day.

We adjust. A trip shouldn't mean abandoning your routine.

No. Medical conditions, eating disorders, allergies or other clinical concerns should be handled by a qualified healthcare professional.

856 Homer St Ste 110, Vancouver, BC V6B 2W2. Training is by appointment only.

Yes. My studio is in Yaletown, and I also offer in-home training in Yaletown condo gyms. See Yaletown.

Yes, at my studio or through in-home training in your condo or office gym. See Downtown Vancouver.

Yes. See Coal Harbour.

Yes. See West End.

Yes, the Stadium District is just a few blocks from my studio. See Stadium District.

Yes, if you want me to train you in your building's fitness room.

Send me your location and I'll let you know. Online coaching is available wherever you live.

I train in Yaletown, Downtown Vancouver, Coal Harbour, the West End and the Stadium District.

Moving through useful ranges of motion with control. It's not about being as flexible as possible.

Usually not. A focused warm-up and well-chosen exercises are often enough.

Yes. Training through good ranges of motion builds strength and mobility at the same time.

Usually. I can change the exercise, load, range of motion or technique. Persistent pain should be checked by a healthcare professional.

No. Exercises are tools. We use the ones that suit your body and goals.

Yes. I assess how you move to find what's holding you back and whether anything needs a referral to a healthcare professional.

No. Training can work alongside rehab, but it doesn't replace diagnosis or treatment from a licensed provider.

No. Strength, training load and movement habits often matter just as much.

I'm certified in Fascial Stretch Therapy (Stretch to Win), and I build mobility work into training when it's relevant to your goals.

Yes. Many of my clients and friends are part of the LGBTQ+ community, and I want everyone to feel comfortable and respected training with me.

No. Coaching starts from where you are and what you want.

Yes. Not everyone wants the same body. Your training reflects your goals, not assumptions.

Absolutely. Exercises, personal space, the training environment, anything. Just tell me.

Of course.

Bring it up in your consultation. We can set things up, like my private studio or in-home training, so you feel at ease.

Yes. Strength, mobility, muscle, athleticism or confidence can all be the main goal.

I'm Paris Demers, a Vancouver personal trainer with more than 10 years of coaching experience and a lifelong athlete. I coach clients at my Yaletown studio, through in-home personal training and online. More about me.

canfitpro Personal Training Specialist (PTS), Eleiko Certified Strength Coach, Darby Training Systems (DTS), Fascial Stretch Therapy (Stretch to Win), Agatsu Kettlebell and more.

Get you results, and make sure you understand why your training works, so you can stay healthy for the rest of your life.

Yes. I have 200,000+ YouTube subscribers, a 20,000-member Skool community, and my free training programs have been downloaded more than 1,000,000 times.

Yes, 85+ five-star Google reviews. Read them here.

Mostly busy professionals, but also beginners, experienced lifters and people who want more structure and accountability.