John Zahab, CSCS, CFC  

John is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the National Strength and Conditioning Association and a Certified Fitness Consultant through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. He has worked full time in the fitness industry for ten years developing and implementing exercise programs for individuals and teams with varying abilities and needs. In recent years, John has had the opportunity to work with athletes from a broad spectrum of sports.   In addition to his work with athletes, John has provided fitness services to a number of non-athlete, active individuals who seek to regain and maintain a healthy active lifestyle.  

Sport-specific programs can be developed to be done in our facility, home gyms or any other equipped facility. Whatever your sport or activity level, John can develop a program geared to your needs.

Periodized Performance Programs (PPP)

For athletes looking for strength and conditioning coaching throughout their training year, periodized performance programs (PPP) are available. 

The PPP's are developed with pre-season, in-season and post-season performance goals and objectives in mind. PPP packages can be developed for athletes in any sport. This customized, periodized approach to strength and conditioning ensures a consistent and targeted approach to training which inevitably leads to positive results.

Periodized Performance Programs include:

• evaluation, initial program and one coaching session to demonstrate each exercise;

• three additional program phases (approx 4 weeks) including one update with demonstration and reference CD, plus one individual coaching session per phase; and

• additional coaching sessions are available for athletes desiring increased coaching. 

Customized Functional Fitness Package   

Includes two one-hour sessions and a customized exercise program.  

The initial session will begin with a sit down consultation with John, during which information is gathered with respect to injury, exercise history, goals, availability, etc. Following the consultation an evaluation consisting of manual muscle testing for strength and flexibility, and movement/stability screening will be performed.

A customized strength and conditioning program will be developed based on the consultation and evaluation results. The second session will be booked (typically the following week) and appropriate technique for each of the strength and flexibility exercises will be demonstrated and provided on a CD for future reference.

Training Sessions  

One-hour coaching sessions are available to individuals who have an existing program and wish to have another run through of their exercises.  Individuals will benefit from the guidance and coaching, ensuring that all exercises are being performed with the correct technique.  Additionally, minor program modifications and progressions may be made during this time.  

References:

  Strength Training for Endurance Athletes