ST. ALBERT PERSONAL TRAINING & PERFORMANCE

Whatever Your Podium

We Help You Reach It

Your podium is personal. Whether it means keeping up with your kids, moving without hesitation, getting stronger, or performing at your best in sport, we'll build the plan to help you get there.

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TWO PATHS

Who We Coach

BUSY ADULTS

Get Stronger for Life

More energy, less stiffness, and the strength to keep doing what you love. Work and family come first, so we build a program around your body and reserve times that fit a real schedule.

✓ Strength, energy and confidence for everyday life

✓ Coached through every rep, so technique is never a guess

✓ Programs that work around old injuries and nagging pain

✓ Back to lifting, hiking and playing without second guessing your knees, back or shoulders

“He has helped me rehabilitate my shoulder through a variety of targeted exercises. His programming, knowledge, support and smile are helping me achieve my long-term mobility goal.”

-Heather P. · training with Sam for over 5 years

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ATHLETES

Build the Edge Your Sport Demands

Ready to reach the next level? We assess where you are now, identify what can improve, and build a plan to close the gap.

✓ Build strength & power that shows up in competition.

✓ Need another gear? Get faster, more explosive, and harder to play against.

✓ Nagging injuries holding you back? Build a body that can handle your sport.

✓ Working hard but not improving? We assess, identify the gaps, and train them.

“The coaches know how to push you to test your limits while always keeping safety and proper technique a priority.”

-Richard B. · trains with his family at Podium

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IN THEIR OWN WORD

Hear From Our Amazing Members

A lifelong runner, Tracey injured her knee back in 2018. But her “why” became even stronger when she found out she was going to be a grandmother.

From there, the team at Podium helped her work toward a goal that means more than just getting back to running: to stay strong, keep running, and keep up with her grandkid for years to come.

-Tracey Cunningham

Listen to Chelsey share why she continues to choose Podium as she works toward becoming a stronger runner and triathlete.

Her dedication to her training, fitness, and performance is incredible to see and makes her an absolute joy to coach at Podium!

-Chelsey Prestage

Nicole recently took on a two-week cruise filled with stairs, walking, and exploring and didn’t skip a step. She’s incredibly strong and continues to get stronger throughout her time at Podium. But Nicole brings even more than that to our community.

Anyone who meets her is met with her warmth, big smile, and positivity. She’s the kind of person who makes Podium a better place just by being here.

-Nicole Carter

Darlene shares her journey and what it has meant to be welcomed into the Podium community with open arms. She inspires us all to train for our future selves staying strong, active, and fit for the long run.

And if you catch Darlene on the training floor, there’s a good chance she’ll be busting out a few of her best dance moves along the way!

-Darlene Baillargeron

WHY PEOPLE WORK WITH US

Does This Sound Familiar?

Something hurts, and you have

stopped training because of it

You are busy, and training is the

first thing to fall off your schedule

You have a gym membership

you barely use

You are working hard but nothing is

actually changing

You want to keep up with your kids

or grandkids & you are losing ground

You are training for something

and are guessing the plan

None of it means you are done. It means the

plan you are on was not built for you.

TEN YEARS OF ST. ALBERT CLIENTS

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About

OUR TRAINING PHILOSOPHY

Every Podium Starts

Somewhere

No goal is too big and no starting point is too small. Whatever your podium looks like, we build the plan to get you there and coach you through it whether that is walking without pain, lifting something you have never lifted, or standing on an actual podium.

Coaching First

A coach beside you every session, not a program emailed to you.

Built Around You

your plan adapts to your body, your sport & your week.

Built to Last

Strength you keep for decades not for a short push.

“What can I say about training at Podium Performance? They are so great there! The team is kind, engaging, and everything you’d want in a training environment. The programming is flexible and personalized, and they do an amazing job adapting training to each person, their goals, and what they need. My body has never felt so strong. Their St. Albert facility is clean, welcoming, and has everything needed for individual and small-group training. I highly recommend Podium Performance to anyone looking to get stronger and crush some goals!”

-Chelsie Readner

HOW IT WORKS

From First Message to Training

1

Tell Us Where You Are At

Tell us what hurts, what you want back, or what you are training for.

2

Come in for a Free Consult

We assess how you move, talk through your goals, and show you the studio. No obligation.

3

Start Your Plan

Two to three sessions a week with a coach beside you, on a program built for you.

4

Keep Going

Clients stay for years. The program changes as you get stronger, so progress does not stall.

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THE TEAM

Meet Your Coaches

Sam Tardif

Head of Performance

Personal Trainer & Strength Coach

Sam's focus is always on the client, creating a supportive, tailored experience that helps athletes, busy professionals, and active adults build lasting strength, improve performance, and feel more confident in their bodies. With nearly a decade of coaching experience and a Bachelor's degree in Kinesiology, Sam brings expertise and genuine care to every session.

Fathi Mohamed

Kinesiologist · Corrective Exercise Specialist

With a B.Kin. from the University of Alberta, certifications in Corrective Exercise and Senior Fitness, and 4 years of experience, Fathi combines expertise with genuine care. His client-first approach means meeting you where you are at, tailoring programs to your needs, and creating an encouraging environment where progress feels achievable.

Colin Charlet

Strength & Conditioning Coach

NAIT PFT

A certified personal trainer with a PFT Diploma from NAIT, Colin specializes in strength training for the general population and active adults. He came up through competitive bodybuilding, softball, and gymnastics, and believes fitness should be empowering — his focus is building strength, confidence, and habits that hold, so clients feel stronger for life and not just in the gym. Known for cranking Gen Z rap no matter who is in the gym.

Kendra Stewart

NAIT PFT · CSEP-Certified

Personal Trainer

Eighteen years in figure skating, first as a competitive skater and now as a coach and judge, gave Kendra her own history with injuries — and her interest in strength training and injury prevention for athletes. She holds a Personal Fitness Trainer Diploma from NAIT and is a CSEP-Certified Personal Trainer. She helps clients build strength, confidence, and a healthier relationship with movement, whether the goal is performance, staying injury-free, or just needing a good yap session.

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CLIENT TESTIMONIALS

What Our Clients Say

Training at Podium Performance has been an awesome experience! The programs are challenging, personalized, and have made a tremendous difference in my overall health, strength, and wellness. The coaches know how to push you to test your limits while always keeping safety and proper technique a priority.

It’s been such a positive experience that I’ve now brought both of my younger teenagers to Podium so we can all train at the same time. The coaches are fantastic with younger athletes and do a great job teaching them about strength, movement, confidence, and the importance of taking care of their physical and mental well-being.

Podium has become a place where our whole family can train, improve, and get stronger together.

Richard B.

I have been training with Coach Sam for the past year. My experience with Sam has been life changing. I was referred to Sam by a friend as I was suffering with chronic plantar fasciitis. I was desperate to try anything due to the amount of pain I had. It was the best decision. Sam was patient with me from the beginning and with consistency and increasing skills as we progressed in training has now allowed me to be pain free. I now stronger and more balanced as a result. Sam was able to push me without notice and pain. I am forever grateful and will continue wot work with Sam to get even stronger.

Adrianna C.

"I have been training with Sam for over 5 years. In this time, he has helped me rehabilitate my shoulder through a variety of targeted exercises. His programming, knowledge, support and smile are helping me achieve my long-term mobility goal by building a strong and flexible body."

Heather P.

"I’ve been coming to Podium for the last five months and have been honestly very impressed. Fathi is a fantastic trainer who is knowledgeable, encouraging, and genuinely invested in helping me reach my goals."

"Nathan is a knowledgeable and compassionate physiotherapist, and I really appreciate how they work together to support both training and recovery. I highly recommend Podium if you’re looking for a great place to train and take care of your overall health and wellness."

Carly H.

"I can’t recommend Fathi enough! Coming back to the gym after having my baby was intimidating, but he made me feel comfortable and supported from the very beginning. He’s been incredibly patient, knowledgeable, and always finds creative ways to adapt workouts to what my body needs. Along the way, he even diagnosed an issue I’ve had for most of my adult life!

It has been almost life changing re-discovering my strength and self and I owe that all to Fathi. If you’re looking for a personal trainer who genuinely cares and knows how to help you achieve your goals, I highly recommend Fathi!"

Candace G.

"I LOVE working out here SO much!

Fathi keeps everything fresh and challenging! These young men have truly created a place where everyone can push themselves, at their own pace, to a higher level of fitness.

I also love how they switch up their playlist to good old classic rock, every now and then to accommodate old school folk like me.

I’m not going anywhere else anytime soon…thank you Fathi"

Anne-Marie C.

TRAINING OPTIONS

Ways to Train with Us

Every option is 55 minutes, fully coached, and programmed to you. No memberships, no contracts.

1-on-1 Training

Just you and your coach. The fastest way to progress, and the right call if you are training around pain or starting from scratch.

$75 Per session

The same coach every session

Your program, adjusted as you progress

Technique watched on every rep

Highest level of care & service

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You + 1

Train alongside your spouse, a friend, or a family member. Same coaching attention, with the power of training together.

$95 per session for two