How much does online coaching cost?
Online coaching starts at $400 CAD per month, plus GST, and everything is included: your custom training and nutrition plan, my app, regular check-ins and form feedback. I'm flexible, so we'll find a plan that fits your goals and your budget in your consultation. There are no prepaid packages, and you're billed monthly.
Do I have to sign a contract?
No contract. Coaching is month-to-month, and you can stop at any time.
How does online coaching work day to day?
You train on your own schedule, at your own gym or at home, following the program in my app and logging your workouts, nutrition and body weight. Each week we check in on your training, nutrition and recovery, and I adjust your plan. You can send me videos of your lifts for form feedback and message me whenever you need me.
What equipment do I need?
A commercial gym, a condo gym or a home setup with dumbbells all work. In your consultation we'll talk through what you have access to, and I build your plan around it.
How does form feedback work?
Film your key lifts and send me the videos. I review your form and send back corrections, so you can fix it on your next set.
What if my schedule changes or I'm travelling?
Your plan changes with you. Tell me about a busy week, a trip or a hotel gym and I'll adjust your training and nutrition to fit.
Do I have to live in Vancouver?
No. I coach clients wherever they live. We connect by phone or on Zoom for your consultation, then stay in touch through my app and messages.
Is online coaching as effective as in-person training?
Yes, when you follow the plan and log your data. You get the same system I use with in-person clients: a custom plan, tracking, weekly adjustments and my feedback. The difference is that I'm not beside you, so it works best if you're comfortable training on your own. If you'd rather have someone with you for every set, in-home or studio training is a better fit.
Is nutrition coaching included?
Yes. Nutrition coaching is part of online coaching at no extra cost. It's built around how you like to eat and includes food tracking, a meal plan and habit coaching.
Do I need gym experience?
Some helps. Online coaching works best if you're comfortable with the basic lifts and can train on your own. If you're a complete beginner, I'd usually suggest in-home or studio training first, so I can teach you the movements hands-on, and you can move online later.
Can online coaching work around injuries?
Yes, in most cases. With minor injuries, appropriate training helps, and I adapt exercise choice, range of motion and load to fit. Because I can't see you in person, I rely on your descriptions and videos, so be specific about what hurts and when. If an injury is serious or beyond my scope, I'll refer you to a qualified professional so we take the safest route.