PERSONAL TRAINING
Give the Gift of Fitness
Personal Training 3-Session Special for only $150.00 – Save 40%!
Offer Ends December 31, 2025.
Treat someone you care about to a personalized fitness experience. This limited-time offer is the perfect way to help them start the new year strong, with expert health and fitness guidance.
This special Personal Training offer includes:
- Three 1-hour private sessions with one of our Certified Personal Trainers†
- Inbody assessments at the beginning of your sessions
- Body composition review
- Only $150.00 + HST
GIVE THE GIFT OF FITNESS TODAY!
For more information, email fitness@villacharities.com or call 416-789-7011 ext. 209
Transform your fitness and health with the support and guidance of our professional Personal Trainers. Personal Training provides an easy way for clients to stay on track and stay healthy.
Personal training is one-on-one instruction that incorporates exercise screening, goal-setting and health education. At Columbus Centre Athletic Club, our personal training programs are designed to help you reach higher levels of fitness. Think of a Personal Trainer as your personal fitness coach.
Be your best self and make an appointment at the Columbus Centre Athletic Club to discuss the benefits of our personal training programs.
Personal Training Programs
Whether you’re looking to lose weight, add muscle, or improve your all round health, our one-on-one personal training sessions are perfect for you. Our one-on-one sessions are designed to:
- Improve your overall fitness
The personal trainer will monitor your progress and fine-tune your program as you go, helping you work your way off plateaus. - Reach or maintain a healthy weight
Body fat reduction, weight reduction or management, body shaping and toning can all be achieved with the aid of a qualified trainer. - Learn to stick to it
Trainers can help motivate you with clear goals and safe strategies. - Find the right way to work out
Learn the correct way to use equipment and appropriate form and technique for cardiovascular work and free-weight/machine training. - Stop wasting time
Get maximum results in minimum time with a program designed specifically for you. - Enhance your mind, body and spirit
Try outdoor pursuits such as hiking, kayaking, rock climbing and discover new insights about yourself or find the potential you didn’t realize you had. - Take charge of your program and do it your way
Find the exercise program that works best for you. How many times per week or month do you want to meet your trainer and for how long? You can get fit and healthy your way and take ultimate responsibility for your own health. - Focus on your unique health concerns
50% of clients have special needs such as arthritis, diabetes or obesity. A trainer can help you with these or other issues including low-back pain, rehabilitation from injury or pre/postnatal training.
Want a one-on-one session with one of our Personal Trainers but don’t want to train in the main gym? The Columbus Centre Athletic Club offers semi-private personal training sessions in one of our many studios. You’ll receive the same dedicated service as the main gym sessions but in a more private setting.
Columbus Centre Athletic Club is pleased to offer Virtual Personal Training to clients to allow them to continue with their sessions from the comfort of their home. Virtual Personal Training will provide an easy way for clients to stay on track and stay healthy.
Small Group Personal Training
The Small Group Personal Training program is a great opportunity for Members to benefit from the energy and camaraderie of group fitness with the individualization and the attention of a Personal Trainer, at a fraction of the cost.
Sessions are designed to provide motivation and accountability, ensuring consistency in reaching your fitness goals. Our Personal Trainers specialize in providing results for those who are looking to build muscle, gain strength, improve endurance, and boost fat loss.
We are now also offering Small Group Personal Training specialty multi-week clinics that are customized for specific fitness interests and goals. There is a maximum of only four Members per class, and we offer many training options including cardio, strengthen and endurance, weight training, seniors’ mobility, and golf and tennis clinics.
Demo sessions are available. Visit the Membership Office or contact Kabir at ksankar@villacharities.com for more information or to book your sessions today.
Try A Free Demo Class for Train Like a Firefighter!*
Monday, May 26th, 12pm
Wednesday, May 28th, 6:30am
Thursday, May 29th, 6:30pm
For more information email fitness@villacharities.com or call 416-789-7011 ext. 209
*Available to current Columbus Centre Athletic Club Members only. Maximum four members per class.
Beginner’s Endurance and Strength
This new beginner endurance and strength Small Group Personal Training clinic will improve your confidence and strength. The benefits of endurance training will improve your heart, lungs, and circulatory systems while increasing muscle strength and endurance.
Cardio and Core
Personal Trainer: Juliana R.
A 6-week program following progressive overload to improve cardiovascular health by combining intervals as well as longer work-to-rest periods. This clinic is perfect for those who are looking to improve their cardio but are bored with treadmill workouts and the traditional cardio machines. Juliana will help you improve your stamina and burn more calories during these intense but fun workouts. Each session ends with core work to help strengthen your core region.
Circuit and Stage Training
Personal Trainer: Kostas B.
In this clinic you’ll be working various muscle groups intensively by repeating an exercise multiple times before moving on to the next. There are normal circuits and timed station circuits that cater to levels 1-5. Choose your level based on your health goals.
Level 1 Flexibility/Mobility using Tubing
Simplistic exercises and isometric holds and stretches will help improve joint mobility. Ideal for all fitness levels.
Level 2 Body/Weight and Tubing Strength/Endurance
Basic upper/lower body weight exercises without equipment to help improve overall strength and endurance. Ideal for all fitness levels.
Level 3 Toning/Sculpt or Strength/Endurance Training
Basic weight/resistance training using barbells/dumbbells/machines in a slow, controlled manner. Ideal for all fitness levels.
Level 4 HIIT/Plyometric Training
High Intensity Interval Training using short periods of explosive cardio exercise with recovery. Ideal for Members at a moderate to advanced fitness level.
Level 5 Sport-Specific Performance Training
Incorporating levels 1 to 4, this clinic focuses on sports movement skills and drills. Ideal for Members with performance/sport training experience.
Mobility Training for Seniors
Personal Trainer: Grace B.
In this 6-week mobility program, seniors 55+ will feel confident, stronger, and more flexible. In this program we will work on full-body mobility with drills to incorporate into your everyday life. Using the mind-body connection you will learn values and exercises that will help you be stronger, vibrant and improve your overall health.
Morning Mobility
Personal Trainer: Juliana R.
Mobility increases your range of motion and can have many positive effects on mental health and mind-body connection. This 6-week movement mobility program is focused on improving the way you move via controlling range of motion in joints, while challenging balance, strength and coordination simultaneously.
The ability to move freely within your body not only helps you to feel your best but can reduce injuries, increase overall performance, and improve the quality of movement in your daily life. Get ready to challenge your body by exploring new movements and working to increase mobility each week!
Strength and Conditioning
Personal Trainer: Juliana R.
A 6-week program following progressive overload to improve strength, build muscle and improve cardiovascular health. We will use a combination of resistance and cardiorespiratory training. This will include compound lifts using body weight and a combination of equipment.
Personal Trainers
We take it personally so let us help you achieve your fitness goals! Our highly experienced, certified Personal Trainers are here to help you reach your fitness goals. Meet our team of Personal Trainers below!
Grace B.
Provides: One-on-One Training, Semi-Private Training, Small Group Training, Fitness Classes
“Hello! I’m Grace. I am a Kinesiology student at York University. I am passionate about how our bodies work and helping clients feel good about themselves by creating a fitness plan that works for them.
For me, a healthy lifestyle is more than just lifting weights or cardio. It’s about stretching, warming up, eating healthily, and getting necessary rest and enough sleep. I love helping clients understand what their bodies are capable of doing. I want my clients to achieve a well-balanced lifestyle that will minimize the risk of future health-related issues.
My interest is in preventive section of health and working with our aging population to keep them healthy and active. It takes motivation, determination, and consistency to succeed, and yes, there may be a few hurdles along the way, but I am here to help you reach your goals, feel good, and be more confident on your journey.”
Kosta B.
Provides: One-on-One Training, Semi-Private Training, Small Group Training, Fitness Classes
“I believe living a healthy lifestyle begins with maintaining a strong and fit body along with a positive outlook to mental health. My aim is to help you identify your fitness goals, design an exercise program that fits your needs and guide you through every exercise, every workout. My holistic approach to fitness and health will have you feeling great and seeing results in no time. I currently teach various group fitness classes at Columbus Centre. I have experience in all aspects of fitness including sports coaching and training.”
Luca C.
Provides: One-on-One Training, Semi-Private Training, Fitness Assessments
“I have a passion for physical fitness and wellness that I am excited to share with my clients and assist them to achieve their goals. What I hope to bring to clients is a safe and effective way of engaging in workouts with an emphasis on injury prevention and rehabilitation of muscular imbalances. I’ve spent the last 6 years acquiring the knowledge necessary to provide others with the best service possible and I look forward to meeting all of you and training with you!“
Felipe D.
Provides: One-on-One Training, Semi-Private Training, Small Group Training, Fitness Classes
Meet Felipe, a charismatic personal trainer who brings a Latin flair to fitness. With a large background in both tennis and soccer coaching, Felipe will get your body moving and grooving. But don’t let his fun-loving personality fool you, he holds a degree from a prestigious college and has the knowledge and expertise to help you reach your fitness goals in a safe and effective manner. Whether you’re looking to improve your flexibility, increase your stamina, strength, or just want to have a good laugh while training, Felipe is the perfect trainer for you.
So why wait? Get ready to sweat, and have a blast with Felipe!
Kevin F.
Provides: One-on-One Training, Kickboxing Classes
“After participating in many team sports as a youth, I decided to enter the world of martial arts as a teenager. This is where I became knowledgeable in many disciplines including wing chun, jeet kune do, kickboxing, wrestling and sanda/sanshou. While training in martial arts I was also able to absorb various modalities of strength and conditioning, which piqued my interest in athletic and functional training resulting in over 10 years of knowledge. During this time, I have directed many individuals towards vastly different goals ranging from weight loss, mobility, stability training, hypertrophy and specific sport training (competition preparation) and more.
It’s a passion of mine to help any motivated person reach their goals no matter who they are. If you’re ready, come reach out so we can achieve those goals together and work towards life lasting changes.”
Luis M.
Provides: One-on-One Training, Semi-Private Training, FSmall Group Trainiung
“With 15+ years of weightlifting experience and a NASM-CPT certification, I offer purpose-driven training that combines passion with science. My approach emphasizes proper form, realistic goals, and evidence-based adjustments, supported by expertise in Nutrition and Adaptive Fitness. Whether optimizing performance or addressing specific needs, my programs are safe, effective, and results-focused. Inspired by my HYROX journey, I aim to help you set ambitious challenges, achieve them, and transform into your best self.”
Tony M.
Provides: One-on-One Training
“I have worked as a personal trainer for 25 years and I have taken pride in helping people move, look and feel better. My focus is in the field of applied functional science. AFS is an integrated approach used to evaluate, rehab, train and condition the body.
It blends the principles of the physical, biological, and behavioral sciences to help create truly individualized mobility, stability and strength programs that meet the needs of all populations. I like to help identify and treat the root cause of dysfunction in the body instead of treating symptoms.
All my programs are tailor-made to match the goals and needs of all my clients. My goal is to empower your mind, body, and spirit to help you achieve your true potential.”
David O.
Provides: Private Kinesiology Services
“I have been active in health, fitness and rehabilitation for over 20 years, specializing in health and lifestyle coaching, injury rehabilitation, sports performance and nutrition/metabolism. Helping people to reach their health, activity and performance goals is very rewarding. I am inspired and energized by those who are committed to long-term development and boundless growth. I am highly experienced with soft injury tissue rehabilitation. Advanced knowledge and understanding of the human anatomy, physiology and biomechanics.”
Alex R.
Provides: One-on-One Training, Semi-Private Training, Small Group Training, Fitness Classes
“Alexandra, who prefers to go by Alex, has been a fixture in the fitness industry for over 14 years. She began her career as a Zumba and fitness instructor and has since earned numerous certifications including in personal training, yoga, TRX, and Schwinn cycling. Alex has also competed in two fitness competitions, placing second in the Women's Figure Tall division at the OPA KW Oktoberfest Natural Classic in October 2015. Alex believes that the confidence and strength gained from achieving fitness goals translates beyond the gym to all aspects of life. For Alex, fitness is about more than just physical appearance; it empowers people to accomplish whatever they set their minds to.”
Corrado R.
Provides: One-on-One Training, Semi-Private Training, Small Group Training
“I am extremely passionate and confident in the field of fitness and health. Nothing excites me more than to be able to share my knowledge and experience with others to assist them in achieving their goals. I aim to create a safe and supportive environment where my clients will master skills such as muscle-building, mobility, balance and functional training. I have been involved in the fitness industry for most of my life, from being involved in organized sports, as well as training for over 5 years. I am constantly expanding my knowledge in the field to create the best experience possible for my clients. I am looking forward to meeting you all and embarking on your fitness journey together!”
Juliana R.
Provides: One-on-One Training, Small Group Training, Semi-Private Training, Fitness Classes
“I have developed a love for health and fitness from playing sports all my life, to studying Fitness and Health Promotion at Humber College. I have learned how important fitness is for mental and physical health which is why I am very passionate in helping others achieve their goals by motivating and supporting them to become stronger, happier and healthier individuals.
As your trainer, I will personally work with you through your journey - whether that be weight loss, conditioning, gaining strength, or increasing mobility and design a personalized program that fits all your needs in a fun, safe and effective way!”
Mercedes R.
Provides: One-on-One Training, Semi-Private Training, Small Group Training, Fitness Classes
“I am a personal trainer certified with Bryan College for health and fitness and have completed my certification with NASM. I am working towards becoming a firefighter for the City of Toronto. My goal as a personal fitness trainer is for my clients to feel safe and confident when training or when joining my fitness classes. It is extremely important to me that each individual feels that they belong regardless of training experience, age, gender, or body type. I create detailed programs for each of my clients that will meet with their personal fitness needs, whether it be strength, flexibility or cardiovascular improvement, I can help you. Fitness should be fun and exciting. Give me a chance and you will fall in love with being fit too.“
Sofia S.
Provides: One-on-One Training, Semi-Private Training, Small Group Training
“I’m a certified personal trainer through NASM. I have a strong passion for fitness and as a trainer, my focus is on creating a supportive environment where my clients feel safe and motivated to achieve their goals. I’m currently training to become a firefighter here in Toronto, volunteer throughout the city and have a B.Sci in Psychology. I also play forward for the Spanish National Hockey Team. Whether you’re training for a sport, building strength, or working on mobility, I’m here to help get you where you want to be, one step at a time. I have worked with trainers alot and I understand working for a goal. The gym has always been my happy place, and I want it to be yours too. We’ll work together to help you become the strongest version of yourself and find a passion for building a more fit, healthier you.”
Personal Training Registration
Members:
If you are an existing member but not a Personal Training client and are interested in any of our Personal Training programmes, please contact fitness@villacharities.com to learn more.
Non-Members:
Personal Training sessions are only offered to Columbus Centre Athletic Club members. If you wish to become a member, please contact the Membership Office on fitness@villacharities.com.
General Information & FAQs
As part of your personal training session, your dedicated Personal Trainer will conduct a ‘goal-setting interview’ with you to provide you with the best possible experience. The goal-setting interview will allow your Personal Trainer to understand what you want to gain from Personal Training and create a personalized plan just for you to ensure you achieve your goals.
Personal training is specific to the individual and the individual’s goals and needs. Your Personal Trainer will:
- Assess your needs – as part of the initial process, your Personal Trainer will conduct a goal-setting interview where they will get to know you and your goals.
- Build your plan – once your goals have been defined, your Personal Trainer will build a plan unique to you.
- Ongoing support – once your plan is in place, your Personal Trainer will provide ongoing support to give you everything you need to achieve your goals
- Answers to myths and misconceptions about fitness and training.
- A “baseline” of your current condition, to compare to your ongoing progress.
- Honest, specific and personalized information on your current health and fitness status and how to best go about changing it for the better.
- The help of a true fitness pro in determining the plan of action to help you achieve your goals.
- Motivation by the latest research and information on effective exercise strategies.
- An opportunity to begin your fitness and health journey from a position of knowledge.
- When is the best time of day to work out?
- What is the best form of activity for fat loss?
- Should I stretch at all?
- What are the best set/rep volume schemes for a specific goal?
- Should I use machines or free weights? What is better?
For more information please contact:
Phone: 416-789-7011 ext. 213
Fax: 416-789-3951
Email: fitness@villacharities.com






