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High Performance Personal Training (HPPT)

PRIMARY GOALS
  • Improve core stability
  • Increase muscle balance and flexibility
  • Improve cardiovascular and muscle endurance
  • Increase lean muscle mass
  • Improve functional performance - specific skill training (e.g. sports)
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TRAINING PROGRAMS
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HIGH PERFORMANCE PERSONAL TRAINING STAGES:
  • Complimentary Fitness Assessment
  • Stage 1: Muscle Endurance / Activation & Stabilization
  • Stage 2: Muscle Strength / Hypertrophy
  • Stage 3: Power Endurance / Complex Training
High-Performance Training GymThe initial goal of SHAPE's unique approach to exercise training called High Performance Personal Training (HPPT), is to ensure proper stability from head to toe, but particularly in the "core". We want to ensure that you have a stable platform (or "core") from which you can graduate to more advanced training techniques. Further, ensuring proper function of the core musculature can help prevent future low-back and neck pain, as well as improve results of exercise in general. From the information gathered during the initial assessment, we can determine areas where you need improvement. At SHAPE, all of our highly-skilled conditioning specialists implement high-intensity, metabolic training methods which are efficient, effective and fun.
HIGH PERFORMANCE PERSONAL TRAINING (HPPT) TECHNIQUES:
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  • Olympic Lifts
  • Performance Enhancement
  • Performance Training
  • Pilates Mat Work
  • Pilates-Reformer
  • Plyometrics
  • Speed and Power Development
  • Sport Specific Training
  • Swiss Ball Training
  • Thai Stretching
  • Theraband Exercises
  • TRX Training
  • Yoga
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FITNESS ASSESSMENTS

The journey toward optimal fitness should begin with a comprehensive functional assessment by the regulated health care professionals at SHAPE. During this consultation, the goals are to:
  • Provide you with a current status report of your body composition, health and fitness level.
  • Screen for, and assess any musculoskeletal injuries.
  • Assess functional movement patterns and dynamic muscle function.
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During the assessment, one of our high performance conditioning specialists will determine your fitness and lifestyle goals. They will then evaluate the following parameters utilizing current, valid, and efficient measurements, which can then be compared to age-matched, population-based normal values:
  • Patient Statistics: Age, Weight & Height
  • Body Mass Index (BMI)
  • Resting Blood Pressure
  • Body Composition: Fat & Lean Mass Percentages
  • Anthropometric Measurements (Girth Measurements)
  • Waist-Hip Ratio
  • Muscular Strength
    • Max Wall Sit Time
    • Standardized Max Push-Up Test
  • Core Stability
    • Max Plank Time
  • Flexibility
    • Sit & Reach Test
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Testimonials

I suffered from severe bilateral plantar fasciitis for over one year. In constant pain, I was barely able to walk or stand, and was considering surgery. The results of active release therapy performed at SHAPE were life-altering and remarkable. Combined with a program of rehabilitation, altered weekly, my mobility has been restored and pain is gone. SHAPE Toronto has my hearty recommendation.
A. Phillips
Sender,
Thank you and your team for the great session. I ran 16K this morning and felt great, in large part due to your help yesterday. Congratulations on your successful operation. You have a great team and a unique approach to integrated fitness and health.
Adam D.
I've never had a back treatment of such quality. I had the ankle sciatic sensation on the way home and a few times at dinner and a super mild sciatic feeling in my right calf on the way to work, but I feel way better! Thanks for taking such great care of me. I was holding my abs so much last night, my stomach was sore when I woke up this morning!
Catherine K.
I live in Los Angeles and while visiting family in Toronto, I complained of upper-back and shoulder pain which had been ongoing for months. My Dad suggested I see a chiropractor. Luckily, his search led to Shawn. who provided immediate relief. You can't undo months of issues in one visit and a few adjustments, but it was the springboard I needed to get on the right track. I have been pain free since. He even went out of his way to find a doctor in the LA area.
Erik B.
I wanted to thank all of you for the amazing support I’ve received over the past few months since coming to SHAPE. I came with specific fitness goals and you exceeded my expectations on every level! I’ve never felt and looked better in my life, and of course. SHAPE is a wonderful environment and knowing you have massage therapists, chiropractors and nutritionists on hand helps make the experience complete.
Gillian S.
Through years of sports and competitive dance, I've had numerous chronic injuries. I visited physiotherapists, massage therapists and acupuncturists, but not until SHAPE did I see a remarkable difference. It's almost unbelievable how accurately they made the diagnosis and performed appropriate treatments.  I am thankful to be free of some of the pain I had for years. If there’s such thing as miracle workers, Shawn & Sender are it!. The fact that they follow up the next day with by phone or email speaks volumes!
Heather F.
Sender performed a miracle by alleviating chronic pain, lived with for several years. His ability to pinpoint the exact location of the muscles creating the pain and then use acupuncture and ART® treatments resulted in pain free living. What a joy! Now, it's only 32 hours after treatment so a few more days will tell the tale. Thank you,
Irene D.
I went to the gym and had a really GREAT work out yesterday. My back is a bit sore now but all is good, no problem, and you know what, this morning I feel like the 'HULK' because I can actually feel my muscles 'ripping and full of energy'. It feels MARVELOUS. Thanks Doc for a great treatment.
Jameson W.
A week before my first race, my knees suddenly told me enough was enough! I could barely walk in the morning. I contacted SHAPE, and Shawn came to my rescue introducing me to ART®! Without you and your outstanding ability to alleviate pain, I may not have made it through my warm up on race day!!! You were genuinely concerned about my injury and determined to do whatever possible to make sure I was able to compete - you are my new HERO!
Jess H.
I have always had fantastic workouts at SHAPE,  my workouts continually challenge me and the results have been beyond expectation, in a very short period of time. 
Jessica B.
Unlike most facilities, the whole you is treated by a complete team. My case is continually reviewed by Sender together with my MeDCAN physician, physiotherapist and kinesiologist. It is reassuring to know I am in the hands of such an involved team committed to providing excellence.
Joan M.
My support for SHAPE is due to the commitment of the great people. You have all become like family to me and I will shout from the roof tops how wonderful, not only the facility is, but how great you all are. I believe in the programs and how you work together for your clients.
Jodi C.
Sender,
Every time I ski down the hill and feel how strong my legs are and how great I feel, I am grateful for the day I met you. I am skiing better than I have ever skied. I feel like an athelete!!
Judy D.
I wanted to say THANK YOU for fitting me in so quickly this morning. I feel SO MUCH BETTER! I can finally concentrate on my work and not stress out about missing my training schedule. Wow, I had no idea when I walked in there that I would actually leave feeling better.
Kelly P.
Working out at SHAPE leading up to my wedding was fantastic. Not only did it force me to hit the gym, the constant support and expert training allowed me to look my best on the big day. The most important benefit, however, was the increased body confidence that came with the workouts. Throw in a few massage sessions, and SHAPE was a HUGE part of my preparation and sanity. Thanks to everyone involved in getting me ready.
Laura Z.
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