Personal Training

Effective, Science-Backed Strength Training Coaching in Montreal

What is the S+ Strength Training Method?

S+ combines a very effective and safe strength training method backed by decades of research, with the personalized guidance and care of a dedicated trainer.

It leverages the established benefits of strength training, modern neuroscience and takes a bio-psycho-social approach to motivate and keep clients consistently improving. With sessions lasting no more than 30 minutes, a personal trainer dedicated to you, that knows you and your goals and is by your side every step of the way, consistency and progress are assured.

What is it that you do and why is it so effective?

There are two essential requirements for achieving results from exercise:

Consistency and Progression

Randall of S+Studio in Montreal, showing a client an exercise

Consistency

Let's face it, exercising can be a drag, but we make it easier by providing a supportive environment. We make sure you show up consistently because you have a scheduled session with your trainer whom you have gotten to know well, and who also knows you – it’s harder to cancel an appointment than to decide to “skip the gym today…”. This consistency, combined with incremental progress, leads to improvements in your muscles and overall fitness.

Personal trainer helping client at S+Studio in Montreal

Progression

Our trainers take meticulous notes during each session, tracking what works and what doesn't, to make sure that your workouts build on one another. We know how to adjust your sessions accordingly. If you've had injuries, we know what to do, and focus on exercises that promote healing.

We work with your schedule to ensure you can train at least once a week, every week and that over time you get better and better.

S+Studio's Randall Lightbown with a client

Efficient and Effective

Each session is efficient and effective. Sessions last no longer than 30 minutes. You'll start right away, without needing to change or wear special clothes. Our strength training method is designed to push you just hard enough so you get results, but not so hard you risk injury. We adjust the intensity to match your energy levels, and you'll work at your own pace. We’ll guide you through each exercise, and you'll take short breaks between sets to recover from your effort. You'll repeat this process, training as hard as you can, resting, and repeating. Sometimes, sessions can be as short as 20 minutes! You'll leave feeling accomplished, a little fatigued, but with a sense of pride knowing you've done your workout for the week.

Just like all S+ clients, with consistent training, you'll see progress and improvement every week - and that’s with only one or two 30 minutes sessions per week!

"I was skeptical at first. One workout a week didn't seem enough to increase my strength and muscle mass. But I quickly obtained convincing results... My legs got stronger and I enjoyed a great season of downhill skiing…"

—André
“I tried different methods and techniques, but never really felt I was getting strong. With S+, after just a few sessions, I felt a difference. Another aspect of S+ that I appreciate is that I don't have to spend hours and hours in the gym. The effort I put into my sessions is short and focused, which leaves me more time to do more fun things like Zumba and dance.”

—Marie
“I'm very satisfied with S+. My workouts last no more than 30 minutes and are a total body workout. I like the scientific, research-based approach, and all the trainers have been professional and friendly. They push me to work harder without it being too much. I've even been able to train through injuries and have always felt safe. If you're considering investing time and money in your health, this is the place to go!”

—Fady
"I started my training with S+ with a bit of skepticism: only one training session of less than 30 minutes per week? But the changes in my general condition and especially in my muscular strength were rapid and impressive and completely dispelled my suspicions. Although the sessions can be demanding, the great involvement and encouragement offered by Randall is an integral part of this success. You have to try this type of training to see how effective it is."

—Stéphane