“He genuinely cares about his athletes, their goals, and their long-term success both inside and outside the gym.”
Jessica G
National Strongwoman champion

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Client Testimonials
“He genuinely cares about his athletes, their goals, and their long-term success both inside and outside the gym.”
Jessica G
National Strongwoman champion
“I have been training with Jesse for 17 months. When I look back at my training logs, the growth has been remarkable.”
Cal J
50+ client just starting out
“When I first started with him, my main goal was to lose weight and look better, but he saw something more in me.”
Alex S
“I feel the best I've ever felt, and genuinely enjoy the workouts he creates.”
Krista d
Working mom of three
“Not only have I accomplished every goal I set, but I've also far exceeded what I thought was possible.”
Tobias J
Online client
“Jesse never judged—he met me where I was at and built me up with a custom plan that actually made sense for me. No cookie-cutter programs.”
Danielle F
Working professional new to lifting
“Meeting Jesse and discussing with him my priorities it was immediately evident that he loves what he does.”
Steve M
Oil & Gas Dad of three and volunteer firefighter
“Without Jesse's coaching, I would be nowhere near where I am at today.”
Luke d
Competitive powerlifter
“He always helps to remind me to celebrate my accomplishments, and is quick to respond to any questions I have.”
Josh H
Family man & working professional
“We have gone from almost no exercise to fitness becoming an integral part of our daily lives.”
Cam B
Working professional and family man
“I had a session with Jesse to address some of my own knee issues and I was very impressed with the prehab training plan he created for me.”
Clinton W
Coach and prehab client
“Thanks to Jesse's training, I have a strong foundation for my strength training future and will keep lifting for a long long time!”
Rylan M
Young athlete wanting to get stronger and more lean
“I had stagnated in my resistance training and wanted to make gains in strength and conditioning. Jesse worked with me to improve my technique, help with selecting home gym equipment, and provided workout plans tuned for me and my fitness goals.”
Trevor Z
Busy dad and home gym owner
“Jesse instills confidence, a sense of belonging and community, discipline, and a foundation of strength”
Erin M
Competed in powerlifting world championships
“Jesse was very patient and humble and I did not feel judged at all. I now feel confident in my ability to safely lift challenging weights.”
Johnny B
Busy dad and gym owner
“Unable to lift my arm over my shoulder without pain for over ten months. At the end of 12 weeks I was back to bench pressing with NO PAIN!”
Anna M
Working mom & rehab client
“He has been my first coach and I plan to stay with him long term because of how great he is and the results he has helped me achieve.”
Alex C
Young athlete looking to get ripped
“He was able to build me a complex plan and explain it to me in a way that I easily understood and achieve.”
Morgan T
Dad of four and a Calgary Firefighter
“It's more than a business to him, it's helping people change their lives for the better which I am very thankful for.”
David S
U of C engineering student
“Jesse is the hardest working, most knowledgeable coach I know.”
Andrew F
Teacher & hunter
“I've never felt so strong and fit!”
Kevin S
Business owner, family man & hunter
“I was a beginner when it came to lifting and technique. Jesse does a great job of meeting you at your level.”
Eryn W
Working professional
“You'll never get bored of the workout he has and I've been able to keep the weight off.”
Yui K
Full time nurse
“I knew nothing about barbell training when I approached Jesse but he taught me proper form, set me up with a plan, coached, and encouraged me.”
Matthew M
Working dad of three boys
“His programs are extremely effective and have allowed me to exponentially improve my lifting and athletic performance.”
Jakob W
University football player
“With the help of Jesse, I was able to burn over 60 lbs of fat and build 15 lbs of lean muscle.”
Tamer E
Dad with aggressive goals
“I simply wanted to find ways to improve my game on the football pitch but through his training I developed a love for strength”
Lemuel E
Athlete looking to build strength
“He constantly shows up on time and treats you with respect”
Josh S
Beginner in the gym
“I knew nothing about lifting weights and he was with me every step of the way.”
Sora N
Teenage girl determined to be strong
“He taught me discipline and didn't let me take shortcuts.”
Nic S
University student, business major
“Prior to training with Jesse I had never qualified for any event outside of Western Canada, but this year I qualified for the 2023 World Championships in Montreal.”
Riley L
Competitive dancer
“When being coached by Jesse, his levels of expertise, proficiency, and professionalism are very advanced.”
Danait B
Learning to lift
“His coaching has had a major impact on my life and I have no idea the type of person I would be today without your guidance.”
Jonas F
Knee rehab client
“During the time I've trained with him I have put on 20 pounds of muscle and seen an increase in my overall strength and athleticism to levels I never thought I would get to.”
Ethan K
Calgary's 2022 Independent High School Athlete of the Year
“Jesse is your guy.”
Susan H
50+ client with some aches and pains
“I started working with Jesse when I was 7 months postpartum. I had no idea how fun lifting could be! I would recommend Jesse in a heartbeat.”
Cailin B
Busy mom with a home gym
“I suffered deep feelings of trepidation before undertaking a fitness routine or even darkening a gym door, much less consulting a trainer. And then along came Jesse!”
Elizabeth C
Beginner over 50
“I highly recommend Jesse as he will help you on your fitness journey and is inspiring to watch him practice what he preaches.”
Rebecca H
Athlete preparing for surgery
“His commitment, integrity, and genuine concern for his athletes as people first then athletes is very refreshing.”
Michael S
Baseball parent
“I was the heaviest I've ever been and struggling. Never having done any weight training Jesse's advice really helped me and gave me the confidence to reach my weight loss goal.”
Buhle A
Postpartum mom of three
“Jesse was the perfect solution for my husband and I who had fallen into a rut with our fitness routines.”
Scott & Tammy A
Married couple looking for a tune-up
“As an active and certified teacher, Jesse's natural teaching style means that his desire is for me to learn the "why" as he is teaching the "how"”
Kevin A
Business Owner & Grandfather
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