You can click here to get to know a little bit more about me and why I should be your last personal trainer
(because the whole point of this is to make you independent and feel good in and about your body)
or keep scrolling get straight to business.
How we fix it:
BOOK YOUR FREE TRAINING SESSION
Book a call so we can discuss your goals, challenges, and aspirations. We’ll explore what you want to achieve and how I can help you. Then get a free workout in to see how you move, and you can gauge if the vibes are right for you. There’s no commitment, so even if you decide not to work with me, you’ll still have a gameplan on where to go from here.
KUMA AND I DESIGN YOUR PROGRAM
We collaborate on a program tailored to your lifestyle, preferences, abilities, and vision. I find those screener assessments gyms do to be scummy (“let’s make up a bunch of things wrong with you to sell you the solution”) so we’ll assess and adjust movement limitations and impingements along the way during our actual training.
WE LOCK IN AND GET YOU RESULTS
This is where the fun starts. I handle the accountability and logistics, you take the reins and let it rip. You start to feel better in and about your body, mundane tasks feel easier, your performance in and out of the gym improves, and we celebrate every milestone along the way.
Personal Training (in Toronto) & Online Strength Coaching
I offer a number of options to make fitness fit you. In-person training primarily takes place at Fortis Fitness in Leslieville. There is also limited availability for training at your home or condo gym if you’re in the downtown core, St. Lawrence, or Distillery.
If you’re looking for something less involved than face-to-face coaching, or find the cost off-putting, online coaching is a great alternative. You’ll receive personalized programs with weekly check-ins via my coaching app. You also gain continuous access to me over Whatsapp for form checks, nutrition or training guidance, and one virtual gym session via video call (or in-person if you’re in Toronto). Basically a personal trainer on speed-dial with more flexibility.
IN-PERSON TRAINING
$99/session + HST
ONLINE COACHING
$50/week + HST
The benefits of this approach to fitness and training:
Celebrate food
Cultivate a relationship with food and movement that feels joyful and energetic, rather than draining. The whole point of this is to live well
Trust your body
Learn to interpret your body’s physical and emotional signals – understanding what that sugar craving really is or why you’re in a slump
Keep stacking wins
Develop the physical ability to do whatever you want with your body, whether that’s crush a local pickleball league, pick up your children, or train for the Olympics
Retain your gains
Learn to balance fitness in a way that enhances your life rather than overwhelming it. Sustainable, long-term progress that lets you commit without the risk of burning out
Why most personal trainers fail
I’m not saying I’m better, but…
Will never make you do burpees
Or other pointless crap that gets you tired for the sake of feeling tired. Everything we do will have a reason.
No sleazy sales tactics
I won’t lock you into packages or pricing bundles. You don’t even have to pay a gym membership for our sessions.
No copy-paste or generic programs
You get a customized program tailored to your specific goals, injuries, and needs, not AI slop.
No IG or fitness-tok gimmicks
No edited before-after photos, “4 week shredz”, or crash diets. Real work = sustainable results.
I want you to eventually outgrow me
This got me into trouble at my old gyms, but I want you to eventually become independent so you don’t need me.
I believe in dessert and seasoning your food
You don’t have to measure every single grain of rice, or eat like a convict. I advocate a healthy relationship with food.
The entire process is based on empathy
I understand that shit happens and some days you can only give 20% and I’ll never shame you for it.
A collaborative process we’re partners in
I will explain every step of my process to you so we work through things together, rather than “cuz I said so”.
Don’t take my word for it, here’s what getting stronk has meant for others:
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It's been two years of consistent training with Hamza as a 50+ year old and my life has completely changed! I'm in the best shape I've ever been... honestly I wish we met earlier and had started sooner. Thanks, Coach!
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Ken Lo
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Training with Hamza has been an incredible experience! His knowledge and personalized approach have helped me make real progress while staying injury-free. Before working with him, I used to struggle with shoulder injuries that would force me to stop going to the gym. Thanks to his guidance, I’ve learned how to train smarter, prevent injuries, and stay consistent. Highly recommend! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
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Icaro Magalhaes
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Training with Hamza has been a game changer for me. I feel so much stronger, more mobile, and full of energy since working with him. His workouts are always on point, challenging but effective, and he knows exactly how to push me without overdoing it. I’ve made real progress, and I actually look forward to every session. Couldn’t ask for a better trainer!
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Sheharyar Zaheer Dar
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I approached Hamza at Stronk to strengthen my lower back, get fit, and lose weight. With some prior weight training experience (and frequent injuries), I was hesitant, but Hamza immediately put me at ease. He carefully adjusted my form and fine-tuned my technique, and now, four months later, my back feels stronger and pain-free! Hamza’s approach makes every session feel less like a chore and more like an engaging workout with a skilled mentor and cheerleader. If you’re ready to get stronger and feel great, Stronk is the place to start!
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Dominique Aguilar
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Working with Hamza has completely transformed my perspective on exercise and nutrition, making them both manageable and, more importantly, fun parts of my day. He ensures that each workout is engaging and aligned with my personal goals, whether it's weight loss, strength building, or even prenatal exercises. Hamza is an exceptional trainer!
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Tsega
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You want a trainer who talks the talk and walks the walk, that’s Hamza. Not only is he a passionate and dedicated athlete, but he brings that energy to his clients as well. I’ve been training with Hamza for over a year now and I’ve seen an incredibly change to my physique and athleticism, while at the same time improving my relationship with food and nutrition. I don’t think you’d find a trainer that can do it all like he can.
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N Z.
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Starting your fitness journey can be quite intimidating, especially after a long break. My experience of working with Hamza was nothing short of inspiring and insightful. We first discussed my lifestyle, nutrition and fitness goals in depth, which was crucial for me. He then trained me on how to do each exercise. The exercises and program I was given helped me build muscle and gain healthy weight consistently over time without having to overwork myself. The app helped to keep track of progress I made. It made it easy and fun to workout and lift weights, which I did not see myself doing. As a dancer and dance teacher, keeping fit is extremely important. It improved the quality of my life across all areas. Hamza made it simple to understand and easy to follow. Any questions or confusion I faced was addressed timely and intently. I hope to continue and am grateful for someone who cares about his clients and his work and practices with such integrity.
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Areej Hussain
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I've been seeing Hamza at Stronk Inc for over a year now. He's attentive, kind, and knowledgable, and truly helped me improve and reach my goals in a positive way. I highly recommend Hamza for someone who wants to make a positive change in their life, but may be too scared to start. That is where I was. Now I can bench a plate!
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Mai Hameed
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Life-changing. Hamza’s been there every step of the way, from when I was too scared to bend or lift due to debilitating chronic pain, to confidently lifting, hiking and “eating” just about anything without losing control or gaining weight. I can’t think of anyone more supportive, inspiring and patient. It feels like I have my life back and I’m so grateful. Did I mention all of it was online? 10/10 🩷
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Momina Muzammil
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Frequently asked
Some of the most common questions I receive as a personal trainer:
Not at all! I’ve worked with professional athletes and people who are brand new to physical culture. My current client roster’s age range is from 13 to 72. Whatever your history, the focus is on building a safe, sustainable foundation.
My focus is primarily on building strength, rehabilitating injuries, improving sport performance, and enhancing your daily quality of life. If your *sole* goal is aesthetic weight loss, we probably won’t be the right fit. I’m still happy to have a conversation and refer you to someone who deals specifically with that.
I am happy to offer guidance on nutrition, but cannot create a meal plan for you as you should talk to a registered dietitian or nutritionist for that.
It is as hands-on or hands-off as you’d like. Some clients just want their programs updated with minimal engagement or interaction with me. Others will be in my DMs every 30 minutes, 6-7 days a week. It’s a collaborative process so I’ll match the energy you need from me.
We’ll have an initial video call from the gym so we can go over form and questions re. the split. Then you log your workouts in the app, I review them weekly with your comments and any videos you’ve uploaded for form checks, and we have a monthly video (or in-person) training session to ensure everything is progressing smoothly.
It can be, especially in Toronto, where coaches charge between $75-180. But if cost is an issue, I’ll work with you to arrange a training solution within your budget. Whether that’s discounted bulk pricing, a hybrid program of online + in-person training, or flexibility in scheduling so you only see me 1-2x a month rather than multiple times a week.
A sneak peak into my philosophy (or if you like memes):
