I’m Alex Bourgeois.
I’m a fitness
professional and
coach working and
living in Toronto.
I am passionate about educating and motivating my clients to achieve their personal fitness goals.
Services
I offer:
One-on-one personal training: sessions designed to help you achieve your fitness, athletic or weight loss goals
Sport specific training: creating a balanced body for optimum performance and injury prevention
Running Coach: Individualized programs for athletes of all levels. From the complete beginner running their first 5k event to the elite marathoner seeking a PB. Improve your fitness and speed with targeted running sessions, training schedules, circuits, weights, plyometrics and stretching.
Education: on VO2 max, anaerobic threshold, efficiency long runs, and race results predictions
Injury Rehab
Bootcamps
Pilates
Yoga
I have been involved in a wide variety of athletics and fitness disciplines for my entire life. Early on I competed in the OFFSA High Jump and Cross-Country Championships. Later, I trained and performed as a professional dancer working with several top Canadian Dance Companies.
I am an endurance athlete and have competed for over 15 years in distance running events, triathlons and road cycling. As a veteran to the cardio athlete circuit, I have learned to train faster, stronger and smarter. Let me share my knowledge with you.
I am fluent in the language of muscular strength, muscular endurance, body composition, cardiovascular endurance, flexibility, power and speed.
My background in dance, yoga, endurance training and competition allow me the breadth and flexibility to help my diverse clientele.
I have honed my expertise through a combination of personal experience, numerous certifications and qualifications. I have shared my expertise at fitness studios throughout Toronto including: The Ryerson Athletic Centre, The Yorkville Club, Verity, Epic Cycling, Cardio Loft, Berkeley Gym and directly with individual clientele. My clients include those new to a fitness regime, well-seasoned fitness junkies, athletes with sport specific goals and sport rehab clients.
I have coached countless individuals; from those preparing for their first 5k event to seasoned marathoners aspiring for personal best times. I have coached the Toronto Christian Runners. Under my instruction runners have qualified for the Boston Marathon and won top finisher medals.
Certifications & Qualifications
° Professionally trained and accomplished dancer
° Can Fit Pro Certified Personal Training Specialist
° Certified Road Cycling Coach; National Coaching Certificate Program (NCCP)
° Running Coach: one-on-one sessions, private and small group training
° Johnny G Spin Certified
° Balance Body: Pilates Mat 1 Instructor
° Athletics and Wellness Inc K Bell Certified
° Twist Bosu Conditioning Certified
° Certified Yoga Instructor, the Yoga Alliance
