Fittopia Fitness Center · Personal Trainer
Josh Lam
Performance Coach
Over six years of coaching everyone from natural pro bodybuilders to parents who just want to garden pain free.
Experience
6+ years of coaching.
Focus
Golf mobility and performance, weight loss, injury prevention, athletic performance.
Background
Team Canada Ultimate Frisbee. Natural men's physique competitor.
About
Performance Coach
Josh is a certified personal trainer with over six years of coaching experience. He believes everyone deserves to move freely and feel capable in their own body, whatever physical activity they pursue. His clients range from natural pro bodybuilders to parents who just want to work in the garden pain free. Going through the day without pain should be normal, not a luxury.
His own background is just as varied. He has competed for Team Canada Ultimate Frisbee and in natural men's physique, and most recently worked his way back from a four-ligament tear in his knee. He knows what it feels like to lose confidence in his body, and he knows how hard the road back from injury can be. That's why he wants every client to understand that no matter what stage they're starting from, they can become more capable and perform better than before.
As a Titleist Performance Institute certified coach, Josh works with golfers to open up the body and build the strength their swing depends on, so they can play without pain and keep getting better. As an avid golfer himself, he knows how hard it can be to improve using course time alone. Training the golf game in the gym is what gives players that extra edge.
Specialties
06Golf Mobility & Performance
TPI certified training that opens up the body and builds the strength your swing depends on.
Weight Loss Transformation
Training, a nutrition plan, and cardio targets built as one program, so you lose fat and keep your strength.
Injury Prevention
Mobility, movement quality, and balanced strength that keep small problems from becoming injuries.
Athletic Performance
Speed, power, and durability for your sport, from a coach who competed for Team Canada Ultimate Frisbee.
Competition Prep
Natural physique prep, from a natural men's physique competitor whose clients include natural pro bodybuilders.
Return to Training After Injury
Rebuilding strength and confidence once you are cleared to train, from a coach who came back from a four-ligament knee tear.
Certifications
04TPI Level 1 Certified
Titleist Performance Institute
CanFitPro Certified
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ACE Nutrition Certified
American Council on Exercise
First Aid + AED / CPR
Current certification
Client Testimonials
05“The program is great and has provided me with all the knowledge and tools necessary to help me improve my overall fitness, nutrition, and to reach my personal goals. During the weeks of training, Josh went through the material in depth and was readily available to address any issues or questions I had. Training was easy as going to the gym had become a routine. Knowing that the program material and Josh's support is always accessible, I am confident that I will continue on with a healthier lifestyle.”
Matthew W.
−17 lb fat
“I've had a great experience with Josh. He helped build me a great workout plan that to this day I still use every time I go to the gym. Prior to him, I didn't have the proper form or idea on what to do at the gym. He is passionate about fitness and loves what he does, and will help you get to your fitness goals, whatever they may be. I highly recommend booking with him. He has helped me immensely in my fitness journey.”
Kelvin L.
Consistently lifting, confident with exercises
“This is the first time in my life that I have come into contact with weight training. I never thought it would improve my back pain so much! Josh will carefully break down each movement and explain in detail which muscles are used in each movement and the corresponding relationship between each muscle. I like science and I love listening! I learned so much! In just three months, before I knew it, my deadlift went from 30 pounds at the beginning to 150 pounds now.”
Kelly Z.
Back pain gone, deadlift 30 to 150 lb
“Honestly, I could never have achieved this milestone without my trainer Josh's help. Looking forward to an even better result before summer.”
Kenny Z.
−4 lb fat, +10 lb muscle
“Credit to Josh for my fitness progress. We never skipped a class, and always have a great time working out together.”
Jonathan Y.
−13 lb fat, +16 lb muscle
Train with Josh
Sessions run at Fittopia Fitness Center in Richmond. Book online and pick a time that works.