Shift to Strength | Edmonton Personal Trainers

I had a great experience working with Coach Luke. He is extremely detail-oriented and took the time to get caught up quickly on my background, training history, and data so he could make smart decisions right away. I was impressed with how fast he understood where I was currently, what had worked for me, and where the biggest opportunities were. The training was highly customized and felt tailored to me rather than a generic template. He balanced progression, recovery, and realistic pacing very well, and the workouts consistently made sense based on my goals and recent performances. I also appreciated that his feedback was relevant, practical, and timely. He did a great job explaining the “why” behind adjustments and helping me stay focused on the right things. Overall, I felt like I was in very capable hands and got real value from the time we worked together. If and when I’m in a position to do so again, I would absolutely reach back out to work with him in the future. Highly recommend.

Luke at Shift to Strength has proven to be a professional that tailors directly to your training needs. As a senior who went from the couch to placing 3rd in a Canadian National Masters 1/2 marathon within 9 months, I can only say that without adopting his process for success, I'd still be riding that couch. He provided ongoing encouragement in an easy to follow framework. Ultimately, one has to be internally motivated to succeed. Having Luke as your wing man gives you that edge to realize your potential.

Luke is a phenomenal trainer! So responsive and flexible to your needs, great at staying in constant communication, and so motivating! Since starting with him in January, I have gotten to a spot in my running journey I didn't think was possible.

I’ve been training with Luke for both running and strength for over a year. I began strength workouts with him to help improve my running, which I felt had declined. I was lacking motivation and no longer enjoying it. Since starting with him, Luke has inspired me with his dedication and knowledge and I appreciate his belief in me. His style and method of training works well for me which are specific to my abilities. My strength and fitness have definitely improved resulting in an improvement to my running. Thank you Luke for the coaching you have provided this far and excited to see how it continues! Kathy

Luke helped me push past my longterm running plateau and achieve a goal I never thought I was capable of! Very knowledgeable and scientific approach to running. 10/10 would recommend if you want to take your running to the next level!