MEET OUR CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINERS
Behind every Atom Athletics session is one of our certified personal trainers. Each coach brings their own specialties, from strength and conditioning to corrective exercise and pain-free movement. What they have in common is a commitment to helping you get stronger in a way that fits your body and your life.
Matching You With the Right Coach
Some of our coaches grew up competing in wrestling, gymnastics, rowing or martial arts. Others found fitness later in life, through their own personal challenges. That range means there’s always someone who understands where you’re coming from. What they all share is skill, compassion and a genuine commitment to the people they work with.
Before you ever lift a weight, we take the time to understand who you are, what your week looks like and what you want to get out of this. A quick call and a short intake form give us the full picture. From there, we pair you with the coach we think is the best fit. Your complimentary first session is your chance to meet them, try a workout together and make sure it feels right for both of you.
JEREMY - ACE CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER
Jeremy has been a personal trainer for six years, but fitness wasn’t always part of his life. Growing up, he avoided exercise. Later, during a difficult stretch in his life, he turned to movement to feel better. Exercise became his way to manage stress and build strength, both mentally and physically. Today, his coaching style is supportive and grounded in real-life experience. He helps clients move with less pain, build confidence and enjoy the process. For Jeremy, fitness doesn’t have to be intimidating. It can be empowering, personal and even fun.
Education and Certifications
- American Council on Exercise – Certified Personal Trainer
- American Council on Exercise – Pain-Free Movement Specialist
- American Council on Exercise – Functional Movement Specialist
- Darby Training Systems – Level 1
- Allegra College – Certification in Food Nutrition and Health
- CANFITPRO – Personal Training Specialist
MICHAEL - CERTIFIED STRENGTH AND CONDITIONING SPECIALIST
Michael is a CSCS and CFSC certified personal trainer with 10+ years of experience. A former University of Toronto varsity wrestler, he holds a degree in kinesiology from York University and a master’s in pharmacology from the University of Toronto, where he studied exercise and addiction. A self-described “intellectual meathead,” he specializes in kettlebells, strongman and rehab-focused training. A competitive Brazilian jiu-jitsu athlete and champion, Michael helps clients build resilient, real-world strength to thrive in sport and everyday life.
Education and Certifications
- Honours Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology (York University)
- Master of Science in Pharmacology (UofT)
- National Strength and Conditioning Association – Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist
- Certified Functional Strength Coach – Level 1
- Dragon Door – Russian Kettlebell Challenge
- CANFITPRO – Personal Training Specialist
KARI - ACE CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER
Kari is an ACE certified personal trainer who has spent most of her life in sport. She was a competitive gymnast for 12 years and twice qualified for the US Rowing Junior National Championships. For a long time, fitness was presented to her as punishment in the name of performance. Now she’s reclaimed it as something restorative and joyful. Kari holds a Bachelor of Arts in Biology from Macalester College and has additional training in cancer exercise. She’s passionate about making fitness accessible for people who are chronically ill, disabled or simply don’t feel welcome in a gym.
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor of Arts in Biology (Macelester College – Minnesota)
- American Council on Exercise – Certified Personal Trainer
- Cancer Exercise Training Institute – Cancer Exercise Trainer Level 1
ATHI - NASM CERTIFIED PERSONAL TRAINER
Athi is a NASM certified personal trainer with degrees in biology and psychology from the University of Toronto. He lost nearly 100 lbs himself, so he knows firsthand how hard lasting change can be. That experience taught him that real progress comes from habits, mindset and patience, not quick fixes. His approach blends exercise science, nutrition and psychology to help clients build routines they can stick with. He’s also certified in corrective exercise, helping clients move better and feel more comfortable in their bodies.
Education and Certifications
- Bachelor of Science in Biology (University of Toronto)
- Bachelor of Science in Psychology (University of Toronto)
- National Academy of Sports Medicine – Certified Personal Trainer
- National Academy of Sports Medicine – Certified Nutrition Coach
- National Academy of Sports Medicine – Corrective Exercise Specialization
ALEX - FOUNDER
Alex founded Atom Athletics in 2018 after years of coaching in Toronto, including time in commercial gyms. There, he saw too much focus on selling sessions and not enough on helping people get results. He built Atom Athletics to do the opposite. He’s a lifelong athlete and a Taekwondo black belt. Powerlifting changed how he thought about health, shifting his focus from aesthetics to strength and mental well-being. Working through his own injuries and health challenges shaped his holistic and sustainable approach. Today, that approach guides the whole team. He still takes on new challenges like running and Hyrox. It’s part of a principle he asks every coach to share: “Never ask a client to do something you have not done yourself.”
Education and Certifications
- CANFITPRO – Personal Training Specialist
- Darby Training Systems – Program Design
- CrossFit Level 1
- Darby Training System – Powerlifting Fundamentals
- Tosca Reno’s Eat Clean Foundations
- Human Kinetics – Strength Training for Basketball
- Dean Somerset’s – Scientific Applications of Mobility Training
- Greg Lehman’s – Reconciling Biomechanics with Pain Science
- CANFITPRO – Children’s Fitness Coach 2.0
- Certified Functional Strength Coach Level 1
- Conjugate Canada – Conjugate Coaching Certification
CLAIM A COMPLIMENTARY SESSION WITH A PERSONAL TRAINER
Let’s make sure the vibes are right. No judgement, no hassle. Just hard work.