JOSH HEWETT

Certified Personal Trainer, Strength & Conditioning Coach

• BA in Kinesiology
• Exercise and Sport Psychology Certification
• Strength & Conditioning Specialist
• CANFITPRO Personal Trainer Specialist
• ACE Certified Personal Trainer
• Resistance Training Specialist Certification
• Effective Strength Training Certification
• Emergency Medical Care Attendant

I hold personal training qualifications from several agencies including CanFitPro. I have a degree in Kinesiology from the University of Western Ontario, and I am constantly pursuing continuing education in the fitness industry.

I also possess Ambulance Emergency Care certification, First Aid and CPR.

I have been certified as a personal trainer for over 15 years, training both privately and with various athletic organizations. My focus has always been on providing professional, quality training.

I have experience training and coaching a wide variety of clients of all ages, from beginners to experienced athletes, with many different fitness, rehabilitation, sport and exercise goals. I have worked at with clients at their homes, fitness clubs, high performance training centers and rehabilitative facilities, including the National Ballet of Canada, Shooting Stars Soccer, Ontario Powerlifting Federation, and the Sports Medicine Specialists.

I have been involved in resistance training and various other forms of exercise regularly for over 20 years. This interest and experience in the fitness industry has motivated me to constantly research new information and explore ideas that have led to the development of my training system.

My personal interests include strength athletics, martial arts and swimming. My involvement in the strength sports as a competitor and trainer has helped me develop effective training techniques for improving the strength and athleticism of my clients and myself. Read about my training philosophy.

I believe that overcoming physical challenges also helps a person develop the inner strength to better tackle life’s other obstacles. I am passionate about health and fitness and I find it rewarding to assist others in expanding their participation, understanding and interest in physical activity.

Contact Josh at: (416) 931-0800 or email: josh@top-form-fitness.com

Organizational Skills:
- organized Ontario's first official University Powerlifting Club
- coordinated events, training sessions, meetings and clinics
- own and manage Top Form Fitness, my personal training business
- organized and promoted strongman competitions.
- implemented performance assessment for National Ballet of Canada

Leadership Ability:
- coached strength athletes
- trained athletes from a variety of sports (including soccer, hockey, basketball, skiing, golf, MMA)
- designed and implemented exercise programs for personal training clients
- instructed group exercise classes
- led educational, motivational seminars and meetings

Communication & Interpersonal Skills:
- conducted one on one Health Coaching and Mental Conditioning sessions
- related correct exercise technique to clients
- instructed swimming lessons, first aid and all levels of CPR
- provided televised commentary at Ontario's Strongest Man Competition
- contributed articles to various publications

4th - Woodstock Strongman Contest, Lightweight Division, 2006
2nd - Woodstock Strongman Contest, LightWeight Division, 2005
1st - Halton Cup Qualifier 1, LightWeight Division, 2005
3rd - Extreme Fitness Strongman Challenge, 2002
1st - St.Thomas Middleweight Strongman Contest, 2002
8th - Ontario's Strongest Man, 2002
9th - Wasaga All Strength Challenge, 2002
7th - Octoberfest Strongman Competition, 2001
5th - Trenton Air Force Base All Strength Challenge, 2001
1st - Deadlift on the Beach, 1999

LINKS:

-Shooting Stars Soccer
-Soccer Athletics
-Ontario Strongman Athlete Profile
-In the News