Personal Trainer

Grant Freeman

Certifications:

• University of Alberta – Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology

• Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology – Clinical Exercise Physiologist

• Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology – High Performance Specialization

History:

Grant has always been active as the importance of physical activity was reflected in the effort his mother put in to be sure he was active. When Grant was younger he participated in any team sport that was available to him; as he got older he stayed active so that he could maintain good mental health.

The year 2018 was a turning point for Grant, receiving a concussion in a competitive dodgeball game, writing his last final exam, and overcoming alcoholism. In overcoming those challenges he learned to take a step back and look at the whole picture while still being aware of the pieces within.

Trainee Type:

Grant has trained a diverse set of clients from a competitive rugby team to seniors looking to regain some independence in their daily life. Grant enjoys working with mental health challenges and using exercise to help manage and overcome those challenges; “ask not for a lighter load, but for stronger shoulders.”

Training Philosophy:

We are all at different levels, and that is a good thing! It’s important to recognize where you are and how you need to start so that you can get to where you want to be. Some of us are training to be competitive, but some of us are training to make our day to day lives easier! Grant strongly agrees with Shara: “Everything is relative; there are no absolutes.”

Favourite Exercise:

The glute ham raise, also known as the nordic curl. They work the entire backside so you can always trust the glute ham raise to have your back; they’re amazing for injury prevention and for building strength. Being an advanced exercise it requires patience to master and determination to see progress.

Testimonials:

“I started training with Grant nine months ago, just after turning 44. I had become acutely aware of the slow but steady decline in my fitness that comes with aging and lack of activity. Never having been particularly athletic, I was wary of physical training, but knew I needed the accountability and coaching of a personal trainer.

From day one, Grant was amazing at teaching and coaching me through workouts that were awkward and demanding (for me), but also immediately rewarding. Within weeks I could already tell a difference in my health. Importantly, our workouts are tailored to my needs and desires. Specifically, we focus on core strength and mobility, ensuring that I can keep up with my kids as they age.

Another area I needed to focus on was my back and shoulders. I had suffered shoulder injuries over the years and would frequently wake up with shoulder pain. In just a few months of working with Grant, he had built up my shoulder and back strength to the point where I no longer suffer from any back or shoulder pain.

With a commitment of just two hours per week, these last nine months with Grant have been the best actions I have ever taken for my health. Through his coaching style, Grant keeps me not only motivated in the gym, but also wanting to be healthier throughout my lifestyle. I deeply appreciate Grant’s individually-tailored style of coaching. It is always a pleasure to head to the gym and spend time learning from him.”

– John D.

“I’ve been going to SVPT for about 7 months and I’m addicted! Prior to starting at SVPT I had sworn off gyms as “not for me.” My experience at SVPT has changed that – the facility is clean and the staff and users are friendly. I actually feel like I ‘belong’ when I walk in the door and I miss it on weeks when I can’t attend my regular sessions! Grant is my trainer and he is excellent – he listens to my needs and goals and pushes me to be better – but never in a belittling way! I tell all of my friends about SVPT!”

– Tawnia D.

“I have known Grant since July 2022 when I first started weight and fitness training with him. What impressed me the most about Grant is the level of knowledge he has about body and his passion to help people gain their goals. He designs the program to meet your objectives. I used to struggle with my fitness and used to injure myself very frequently. I give full credit to Grant to keep me free for injuries. In each training session he assesses my imbalances, weaknesses promptly and adjusts the training exercises to help me complete the sessions without risking injuries. He keeps me on track to achieve my goals and I am extremely happy that I have been achieving these consistently. Grant is great at building personal connection which makes the training sessions a lot of fun! Thank you all your help Grant!”

– Aman P.