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
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
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
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
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
What Our Clients Say
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.
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.
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
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The same coach every session
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Your program, adjusted as you progress
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Technique watched on every rep
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Highest level of care & service
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
MOST POPULAR
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$47.50 each, the best value we offer
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Your own program, side by side
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Extra accountability & support
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Succeed together
Semi-Private Training
No training partner needed. We pair you with one or two others on a similar schedule, each of you on your own program, with a coach on the floor the whole time.
$47.50 Per session
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The same coach every session
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Your program, adjusted as you progress
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Technique watched on every rep
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Highest level of care & service
START HERE
Train with Purpose. Get
Results That Last.
Start with a free consult. We will look at how you
move, talk through what you want, and tell you
honestly whether we are the right fit.
Rather talk it through? Text 587-936-9078 and we'll get in touch
as soon as we are free.
Podium Physiotherapy & Performance
5 Rowland Crescent, St. Albert, AB T8N 4B2
CONTACT
587-936-9078