Strength Training
Our strength training/coaching and rehab services are our premium offering – located in Calgary. These sessions have been designed to provide you with the most contact, feedback, individualization & attention.
You’re Not Annoying – You’re Complex
Maybe you’ve sought help from other strength or health professionals including chiros, physios, other strength & conditioning coaches with no luck. You’ve got specific goals and no one seems to be able to figure you out. This is where we come in. Our coaches don’t shy away from complex cases.
Our strength coaching packages are the right fit if :
You have podium goals but other approaches haven't worked for you in the past
You're currently trying to rehab an injury
You're dealing with a chronic injury that's preventing you from being active
You've got clear performance or health goals that you want help achieving
You're ready to make at least a 6 month commitment to your health & performance goals
You have insurance coverage to work with a professional Kinesiologist or Exercise Physiologist
Key Features Included
You won’t find cookie cutter plans here. Each plan is customized to you and an initial assessment is a pre-requisite to starting any strength coaching package with us.
Initial Assessment
This 1-hour assessment identifies patterns in your movement that influence performance, injury risk & existing pain. Each assessment is completely individualized to you and your pain or performance problem areas. Assessments are a prerequisite to all coaching packages.
Data Driven Testing
We invest in science-based and data-driven metrics collected on our Force Plates and Force Frames to help guide our programming, identify asymmetries, and base our decisions. Our coaching includes a subscription to the Teambuildr app where we deliver custom programming based on your unique assessment & goals.
Custom Programming & Feedback
“Nobody has been able to fix my pain or make me this fast” is something we hear often.
Our eye for detail and elite movement standards mean you see results faster.
Just take a peek at our Google Reviews for proof!
Pause Your Membership
Get additional flexibility while still investing in your progress.
Our memberships help individuals afford more consistent training while having the rest of their programming built-in to their app. On a membership, you can pause it for up to 3 weeks on a 6 month membership or up to 3 months on a 12 month membership.
How It Works
- Book an assessment
- Review results with your coach
- Choose your coaching package
You’re a new client and haven’t booked your assessment yet.
You’ve already had your assessment.
You’re ready to choose your coaching package & schedule your sessions.
Strength Coaching Package Options
Each of these packages:
an initial assessment is completed first ($160 + GST)
a minimum 6 month commitment is required for memberships
single sessions can also be booked
Remote 1-ON-1 COACHING
PROGRAMMING:
Progressive custom strength/endurance program adapted every 4-6 weeks. Programs delivered via the TeamBuildr app & coached on Zoom
SESSIONS:
- 1:1 athlete to coach ratio
- 1 hour training session length
- Location: Zoom
- Times available: M-F 10am-7pm
COACHES:
Highly educated national level high performance coaches running the sessions
In-person 1-on-1 coaching
PROGRAMMING:
Progressive custom strength program adapted every 4-6 weeks. Programs delivered via the TeamBuildr app
SESSIONS:
- 1:1 athlete to coach ratio
- 1 hour training session length
- Location: gym
- Times available: M-F 10am-7pm
COACHES:
Highly educated national level high performance coaches running the sessions
in-person 3-on-1 group training
PROGRAMMING:
Progressive custom strength program adapted every 4-6 weeks. Programs delivered via the TeamBuildr app
SESSIONS:
- 3:1 to 1:1 athlete to coach ratio
- 1 hour training session length
- Location: gym
- Times available: M-F 10am-7pm
- Discounts available for creating your own 3-person group
COACHES:
Highly educated national level high performance coaches running the sessions
Pricing
1 session/week
2 sessions/week
3 sessions/week
1-on-1 coaching
In-person & remote
6 month / 12 month plan
$110 / $105
$105 / $100
$95 / $92
In-person 3-on-1
group training
*Further discounts available for those who create their own 3-person group
6 month / 12 month plan
$90 / $70
$70 / $66
$63 / $58
1-ON-1 Coaching
In-person & remote
6 month / 12 month plan
$110 / $105
In-Person 3-on-1 group training
*Further discounts available for those who create their own 3-person group
6 month / 12 month plan
$90 / $70
1-ON-1 Coaching
In-person & remote
6 month / 12 month plan
$105 / $100
In-Person 3-on-1 group training
*Further discounts available for those who create their own 3-person group
6 month / 12 month plan
$70 / $66
1-ON-1 Coaching
In-person & remote
6 month / 12 month plan
$95 / $92
In-Person 3-on-1 group training
*Further discounts available for those who create their own 3-person group
6 month / 12 month plan
$63 / $58
You’re a new client and haven’t booked your assessment yet.
You’ve already had your assessment and reviewed your results.
Plans are automatically billed every 2 weeks
GST not included in the prices shown here
Memberships include rest of strength programming
Single sessions also available
FAQs
Do I need to book an assessment before I choose a membership?
An assessment is the first step to training with us and we do recommend waiting until we provide feedback post-assessment before you make the next step.
Are there any options other than the commitment required for a membership?
Yes, you can also book 1-off sessions but our membership clients take priority in our schedules.
Are there any other benefits to being a member?
Besides priority booking and more consistent gains, you also get 10% off in our Shop!
What if something happens and I need to cancel my membership?
You can do that, we just required 1 months membership payment to completely cancel.
If I'm sick, do I lose a session?
We would be happy to help you make up a session if you’re sick.
Do I need to stick with 1 coach?
Most clients stick with the same coach for consistency in their sessions and program, but you’re welcome to switch it up between coaches and we will communicate to fill in the gaps.
How soon before my session can I reschedule my appointment?
The booking system will let you reschedule up to 24h before your appointment time.For classes, it’s 12h.
What's the rate of people re-booking 6 or 12 month memberships after theirs is up?
The re-buy rate is around 95%. People tend to want more after they’ve had a taste!
Looking For In-Person 1-On-1 Coaching With Carla Or Nick?
Due to high demand and limited availability, these coaches currently have a wait list for in person 1-on-1 coaching spots.
Apply below to get on the wait list and we’ll contact you once we have space available.
Success Stories
Ian DwyerJuly 17, 2023I worked with Nick in my recovery from a back injury. He identified movement pattern issues and gave me exercises to fix them, while gradually building the strength I lost back. It has completely changed my approach to strength training and I feel the knowledge Nick has given me will help me keep me in prime condition. I am now stronger and faster than before my injury. I also participated in a 6 week track session through VSP with Tessa Gray-Burnett which was excellent. It has corrected some issues in my running form and given me some great drills to help improve my running and sprinting.
Alison JacksonMay 27, 2023Carla and team at VSP are amazing. Attuned to the smallest movements that make a huge difference. So inspiring, patient and encouraging. Highly, highly recommend!!
Shane IsonMarch 22, 2023Highly recommend Nick and Carla. I trained with the small group class and one on one and their approach and coaching is amazing. They could always tell me exactly why we were doing a movement and what we were hoping to achieve that was specific to me and my needs.
Erin MarshNovember 30, 2022What a great and accessible way to promote health! I have had a great experience with $20 Strength Club. This app gives you all the direction for a workout, shows videos of each movement so you are doing it correctly, and even has options for substitutions for other similar exercises. I have used the workout app chat to reach Carla with any questions I had as well. I'd recommend this to anyone who just needs a plan for their workout, and has a basic foundation of how to strength train. The workouts were always a fun challenge and reminded me there is something to get better at each time. Thanks so much Carla!
Bob PritchardNovember 8, 2022Carla and Nick have been a big part of my success as an endurance athlete. Through the strength and general body awareness training that they continuedly evolve in response to my ever-changing needs, they have provided exceptional wisdom that has improve my technique, improved performance and avoided injury.
Maura GrahamNovember 8, 2022Vital Strength and Physiology are focussed and dedicated to their clients needs and goals! Thank you so much for being there for me!
Vera GreenSeptember 9, 2022Vital strength helped me recover from a catastrophic running injury and what turned out to be a life long muscle imbalance. They are on the list of very few professionals who have made a significant positive impact on my life in a very short period of time. I can't thank them enough!
Laurence DionAugust 17, 2022I will begin by stating that the training and overall experience I have had with Nick and Vital Strength and Physiology has been absolutely invaluable. Prior to starting with Nick my training was very one-dimensional. I was seeing minimal gains in strength, mobility and endurance. As a chiropractor, my workdays are often quite physically demanding. Add an acute traumatic back injury and it becomes obvious that my case was complex. I have a thorough understanding of the human body and yet I found myself in a frustrating place where I couldn’t seem to get through my week at the office without back pain. Nick took into consideration all of my concerns and gradually guided me in breaking down the dysfunctional patterns I had developed. He is truly an expert in his field. Nick’s demeanour motivates me to train smart, continually reinforces the lost confidence I had in my body’s ability to move and adapt, and he always goes the extra mile. He puts in immense effort to track progress and continually refine the plan to meet client’s needs. My strength, mobility and endurance are now continually improving, but most importantly, my fear of movement has evaporated and I am able to get through work weeks with less pain and have resumed many of the leisure activities I was afraid of doing for fear of “flaring things up”. Healing and progress take time. I have learned so much in this process. Vital Strength and Physiology will help you no matter where you’re at in life, work and training. Nick and Carla have all of my trust. I will repeatedly recommend them to my friends, family and patients. Thank you Nick and Carla, as well as Dr. Amy Mackinnon for referring me to Nick and providing me with the most amazing care along the way. I hope to see this team of people working together to help others for a long, long time! -Dr. Laurence Dion
Scott CooperMay 16, 2022It was great working with Carla to accelerate recovery from an ACL reconstruction to get back to running and racing. She quickly helped identify and isolate atrophied muscles and weaknesses in the kinetic chain that helped get me back to top running form in just a matter of months. I've been staying injury free while putting in big miles and fast paces since starting to work with Carla and couldn't be more thankful!
Bryan GouldMay 8, 2022I am a 64-year old "non-athlete" who enjoys running. I have been working with Carla on strength training for distance running since the beginning of the year. Initially, I saw her to treat planter fasciitis when physiotherapy was not working. Amazingly, my condition started to improve DURING the very first session. Carla has a unique set of exercises that she customizes for my individual needs. I am amazed at the progress she has helped me achieve with respect to strength, balance and recovery form the usual sort of running induced ailments. I am thrilled with her customized programs and helpful videos so that I can follow my program at home between sessions.