About Us

Not at all, in fact our specialty is introducing people to lifting. We do require new semi-private members to take our Introduction to Lifting course, which is free when you commit to the month.

No, we do monthly payments at the beginning of the month with no contracts. Feel free to cancel at any time.

Does everyone need a coach? Absolutely not. People are robust and adaptable to a variety of stressors, so we encourage everyone to start training even if they do not have access to a coach. However, a qualified coach can be an excellent resource for everyone for a few reasons:

(1) Starting on the right foot: With so much information out there it can feel impossible to know where to start on this journey. A coach can take the guesswork out of this process, teaching you the fundamental principles of training, saving time, effort, and frustration.

(2) Form and Exercise Selection: We want you to get the most out of your training because we understand that your time is valuable. Understanding the principles of efficient form and choosing exercises that match your goals are a coach’s speciality. A coach will assess your needs and progress, making appropriate changes to make sure your training is working for you.

(3) Reducing Risk of Injury: Injuries happen, but a coach’s job is to reduce the risk of injury to the best of their abilities. This includes proper exercise selection based on your goals, appropriately dosed training load over time, and day to day adjustments based on your physical and mental readiness to train.

Yes! One of the roles of a coach is to help people work through injuries and ailments, within our scope of practice. Our staff will not attempt to diagnose or treat an illness or injury. If a condition needs assessment, we refer people to our network of qualified physiotherapists and doctors and work together with these specialists. Once the individual is cleared, a coach will formulate a program that is both safe and appropriate for the individual to help get them back on track.

To ensure the safety of our community, all members are asked to complete a Medical History Review Form before they start with a coach. We want to fully understand each person’s specific case to make sure we can offer the highest quality of service in a safe manner.

Absolutely! The National Strength and Conditioning Association outlines that resistance training can combat the natural loss of strength and muscle mass, improve functionality and mobility, and improve overall physical well-being and quality of life. Working with a coach can further develop your confidence in training, resulting in personal independence and reduced injury risk from falls. Programs can be adapted to the needs of anyone, including those with cognitive impairments, chronic conditions, or mobility limitations. United Strength and Wellness is an accessible facility and can accommodate the use of many assisted devices.

Absolutely! Resistance training for youth is recommended by the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology, the American Pediatrics Association, and the National Strength and Conditioning Association. Properly prescribed training plays a major role in the development of body awareness, motor skills, coordination, injury risk, bone mineral density, and body composition. Appropriately delivered training also promotes improvements in self-esteem and confidence, which is immensely important in youth.

Significant muscle gain or ‘bulking’ only occurs when people work very hard for that specific goal, not by simply lifting weights. Many specific factors like diet and training volume go into muscle growth and it does not occur by accident. Our coaches will outline these factors for you in your personalized programs to make sure you reach your goals without any unintended results.

Yes, our coaches are passionate about all aspects of personal wellness and are qualified in nutritional counseling. We understand that there is no one size fits all approach to nutrition, so we make sure to give you practical advice to match your lifestyle and goals. These interventions can include day to day lifestyle changes, counselling on meal preparation, food tracking, and caloric intake and macronutrient suggestions. This information will be summarized in a simplified handout, which your coaches are always happy to expand upon at your request.