Val
Adamson

Strength Coach

Val started teaching group fitness in 2009. Her passion is to help others find the right fit for their fitness journey and cultivate long-term habits for a healthier, more fulfilling life. She has competed nationally in Olympic Weightlifting, powerlifting, and CrossFit, and now takes a fitness-for-life approach to her training.  Val runs our Barbell Strength Club as well as our Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting programs. If you’re interested in getting started with lifting, Val is your gal!

Favourite exercise: Overhead Squat – “This lift requires flexibility, stability, and strength, so it’s a great all-around exercise!”

Val Adamson

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What Are The 3 Planes of Movement And Why Are They Important?

Everyday we engage in a variety of activities, such as shopping and cooking, that necessitate all sorts of physical movements, like reaching, twisting, and bending.  To do these tasks, our bodies have to work in one of three different planes of movement, or in a combination of these planes.  It is important that we are…

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