Personal Trainer Riverside: Your Neighborhood Movement Coach
You live in Riverside because you love the vibe.
Close to the water. Easy access to trails. Active community. Real neighborhood feel.
You want fitness that fits that lifestyle – not some downtown corporate gym experience.
That’s what we offer: personalized movement coaching right in your neighborhood.
Riverside Location & Convenience
Our studio is at 235 Carlaw Ave – literally at the border of Riverside and Leslieville.
How close are you?
- From Broadview & Gerrard: 5-minute bike ride, 10-minute walk
- From Riverdale Park: 8-minute walk straight down Broadview
- From Degrassi Street: 3-minute walk
- From Queen & Broadview: 10-minute walk or quick streetcar ride
Getting Here:
🚴 Bike-friendly route via Gerrard or Queen bike lanes
🚇 TTC: Queen streetcar (501) to Carlaw
🚗 Free street parking on Carlaw Ave
🚶 Walkable from anywhere in Riverside
Why Riverside Residents Choose Movement Coaching
It Fits Your Active Lifestyle
Riverside folks are already active:
- Running the Don Valley trails
- Biking along the waterfront
- Walking dogs through Riverdale Park
- Playing rec sports at local fields
But here’s the thing: activity ≠ quality movement.
You can run 5K three times a week and still have:
- Tight hips from sitting at work
- Rounded shoulders from computer work
- Weak glutes leading to knee pain
- Poor core stability causing back issues
Movement coaching fixes these patterns so your active lifestyle stays sustainable.
You Get Individual Attention
No group classes where everyone does the same workout.
No generic programs from an app.
100-minute or 50-minute one-on-one sessions focused entirely on YOUR movement patterns, YOUR goals, YOUR body.
It’s Convenient to Your Neighborhood
Why drive downtown to a crowded gym when you can train 5-10 minutes from home?
Training Options:
- In-person at 235 Carlaw Ave (primary option)
- Online coaching (for flexible scheduling)
- Hybrid (1-2 in-person + online programming)
What Makes This Different from Regular Personal Training
1. Movement Quality First
After 20 years coaching in Toronto, I know most people jump straight to “workout harder” when they should be fixing movement patterns first.
We start with:
- Mobility assessment (where are you limited?)
- Stability testing (where are you weak?)
- Movement pattern analysis (how do you move?)
- Then build strength on top of quality movement
This is why clients say: “Fixed my back pain when physiotherapy couldn’t” and “Finally pain-free after years of issues.”
2. Designed for Real Life
You’re not a professional athlete training for the Olympics.
You’re a real person with:
- A full-time job
- Maybe kids or pets
- Social life and hobbies
- Other priorities besides the gym
Our programs fit your life: 2-3 sessions per week, 60 minutes each. That’s it.
Enough to make real progress, not so much you burn out in 6 weeks.
3. Injury Prevention Focus
Most trainers react to injuries. We prevent them.
How?
- Fix compensation patterns before they cause pain
- Build stability where you’re weak
- Improve mobility where you’re tight
- Program intelligently around your stress levels
The result? Sustainable training that doesn’t break you down.
Common Questions from Riverside Residents
What if I’m already active (running, biking, etc.)?
Perfect! Movement coaching makes your activities better and safer.
We fix the movement patterns that lead to runner’s knee, IT band issues, lower back pain from cycling, etc.
Think of it as maintenance for your active lifestyle.
I’ve never worked with a trainer before. Will I be behind?
Nope. We work with complete beginners all the time.
Everyone gets a comprehensive movement assessment on day one. We meet you where you are and build from there.
How long are sessions and how often do I need to train?
Session length: 50-minutes or 100-minutes
Frequency: 2-3x/week for best results
Time commitment: 2-3 hours per week total
That’s 1.5% of your week for significant health improvement.
What’s the pricing?
All prices exclude HST
Here’s our transparent pricing:
- 10xHealth Session (100 mins): $175
- MVMT Session (50 mins): $125
All packages include personalized programming, movement assessments, nutrition guidance, and support between sessions.
First session is a free health coaching session – no sales pitch, just honest conversation about your goals.
What if my schedule is unpredictable?
We offer 24-hour cancellation policy with flexible rescheduling.
Life happens – meetings run late, kids get sick, plans change. We get it.
Who This Is For (And Who It’s Not For)
✅ Perfect For:
- Active people dealing with pain: Runners with knee issues, cyclists with back pain, etc.
- Desk workers wanting to move better: Chronic tightness from sitting all day
- People over 35: Recovery takes longer, injuries stick around, generic programs don’t work
- Injury history: Keep getting hurt when you exercise? We fix that.
- Busy professionals: Need efficient training that fits your schedule
❌ Not For:
- Bodybuilding focus: We build functional strength, not show muscles
- Quick fixes: Real results take 8-12 weeks minimum
- 5-day/week commitment: If you want daily training, we’re not the fit
- Boot camp mentality: We coach, we don’t yell
Success Stories: Riverside & East End Clients
“I’ve been running the Don Valley trails for years but kept getting knee pain. Antonio’s movement work fixed the issue in 6 weeks. Now I’m running pain-free and stronger than ever.” – Sarah, Riverside
“As someone who sits at a desk all day, my back and hips were a mess. The movement coaching approach actually fixed the root problems instead of just treating symptoms.” – Mike, East End
“Worth the 8-minute walk from my place. Best decision I made for my long-term health.” – Jessica, Broadview & Gerrard
What You Get Beyond Just Training
Free Movement Assessment (30 Minutes)
Identifying:
- Mobility limitations
- Stability weaknesses
- Movement compensations
- Personalized program design
Ongoing Support
Email/text support between sessions for:
- Form checks on your own workouts
- Program questions
- Schedule adjustments
- General fitness advice
Nutrition Guidance
Evidence-based nutrition advice without the BS:
- No meal prep required
- No restrictive diets
- Simple principles that work
About JAMFITNESS
Antonio Montes
Aspiring ICF Certified Coach | 20+ Years Experience | Movement Specialist
What makes us different:
- Movement coaching philosophy (quality > quantity)
- 20+ years coaching experience in Toronto
- 5.0-star rating (31 Google reviews)
- Injury prevention and pain management focus
- Honest, no-BS approach to fitness
Our promise:
We won’t sell you what you don’t need. We won’t pressure you into packages. We won’t give you cookie-cutter programs.
Just honest coaching, personalized programming, and real results.
Ready to Start?
Book your free health coaching session today!
From there you’ll be ready to make the most of a Movement Assessment:
- Assess your current movement patterns
- Discuss your goals and challenges
- Determine if movement coaching is right for you
- Create a personalized plan (if we move forward)
No sales pitch. No pressure. Just an honest conversation.
Contact Information:
📞 Call/Text: 647-889-3430
📧 Email: jam@jamfitness.com
📍 Location: 235 Carlaw Ave, Toronto, ON M4M 2S1
⭐ Google Reviews: 5.0 stars (31 reviews)
Hours:
Monday-Friday: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: Closed
Book Free Health Coaching Session
Directions from Riverside Landmarks
From Broadview & Gerrard:
– Walk/bike south on Broadview to Queen
– East on Queen to Carlaw
– South on Carlaw (2 blocks)
– 235 Carlaw Ave on your left
– 5-10 minutes total
From Riverdale Park:
– Walk south on Broadview to Queen
– East on Queen to Carlaw
– South on Carlaw
– 8-12 minutes total
From Queen & Broadview:
– Queen streetcar (501) eastbound
– Get off at Carlaw stop
– Walk 2 blocks south on Carlaw
– Or 10-minute walk from Queen & Broadview
Serving East Toronto Neighborhoods
We’re conveniently located for residents of:
- Riverside
- Leslieville
- The Beaches
- Riverdale
- Upper Beaches
- East Chinatown
The Bottom Line
You live in one of Toronto’s best neighborhoods.
You deserve fitness coaching that’s:
- Convenient (5-10 minutes from anywhere in Riverside)
- Personalized (designed for YOUR body and goals)
- Sustainable (2-3 sessions/week, fits your life)
- Effective (real results, not just sore muscles)
That’s movement coaching. That’s JAMFITNESS.
Ready to move better?
📞 647-889-3430 | 📍 235 Carlaw Ave
5-10 minutes from anywhere in Riverside