Life changing support! Stevie is a very supportive personal trainer who meets you exactly where you are at, to take you where your goal are! I could not have met my Weight loss goal without the support I have received from Asquared Fitness! Before and after wearing the same suit.

Very knowledgeable and challenging coaching!

Prior to Asquared Fitness, I was working out alone and often in pain. I was adamant on not working with trainers due to safety concerns as I am a fat, Queer and Trans Person of Colour. I have been somewhat active (strength training and playing soccer) last year. Throughout last year I’ve learned I have mild scoliosis, tight and weak hips/ glutes which lead to a baker’s cyst in my knees, ITBS and diagnosed with gallstones. That year in fall, I was invited to Asquared Fitness’ group session by a friend. I immediately felt welcomed and safe as I saw other Queer and Trans, People of Colour with various body types.

The co-founder and lead trainer, Stévia is a bubbly person and made sure to make me feel comfortable by checking in for pain, consent to touch and answering any questions I had in regards to anatomy/ exercise between anecdotes and humour. Stévia had noticed my muscle weaknesses and altered the workout to fit my body’s needs. The alternative exercises were the ones my physiotherapist had recommended, which convinced me to trust Asquared Fitness and have Stévia as my personal trainer.

I have been working with Stévia for about 5 months now, working on easing back into being active from gallbladder removal post-operation, mobility and athletic training. I noticed improvements in my hips/ glutes mobility, posture and unintentional body recomposition which was an unexpected bonus and I have Stévia to thank for that! The space is intimate and great for private sessions as it’s not as intimidating as public/ community gyms.

Stévia is well versed as a certified personal trainer and takes pride in prioritizing safety (both physical and mental), honouring your goals and taking a collaborative approach with sessions. He understands how controlling and unsafe gym/ fitness culture is for bodies have been historically policed and subjugated to violence. I think it’s rare to find certified trainers with high levels of awareness, knowledge and passion in this field like Stévia. Stevia’s an integral part of my journey to feel at home in my body again and I’m grateful he’s the one to change my adamancy with trainers. If my review resonates with you in any capacity then I urge you to give Asquared Fitness a try.