STeve furfaro
My name is Steve!
I'm a Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Coach based in Guelph, Ontario. I assist all sorts of athletes, from recreational to elite, to improve their physical and psychological capabilities to better their performance.
Growing up I played a variety of sports, this was my favourite pastime! However, I consistently found myself getting injured and missing time on the field, which is not ideal for any athlete. Most importantly, I was missing out on what I loved to do.
I didn't have access to mentors, teachers or coaches to educate me on the importance of proper strength and conditioning training. I know now, this would have helped me stay injury free, making my body more resilient and better able to handle the activities and sports I was participating in.
After being in and out of physiotherapy clinics, I sought out how I could try to prevent myself from getting hurt in the first place!
This led me down the path of studying
Health and Fitness Promotion at Humber College and eventually obtaining my degree in Kinesiology at University of Guelph-Humber. During this time I also became a Canfitpro Certified Personal Trainer. All of this combined not only increased my knowledge, it strengthened my passion to help people just like myself.
Over the years I have continued to expand my expertise around the importance of program design, nutrition, rest and recovery, periodization and the deeper aspects of health and wellness. All of these areas can be fine tuned to achieve a client's goals.
I’ve spent the past 10 years working with individuals with all sorts of varying goals from wanting to increase muscle mass, improve strength, enhance movement efficiency/mobility, overcome injury, and bust through plateaus in speed and sport performance.
I love creating a path that helps individuals achieve their goals, whether big or small.
Unlock Your Limitless Potential Today!
I take it as a personal challenge to help clients unleash their full capabilities.
At Athlete Within Performance Training, we are dedicated to guiding you towards reaching your peak performance.
Join us on this transformative journey and discover the endless possibilities that await you. Let's unlock your limitless potential together!
Here’s how I can help!
ONE-ON-ONE PERSONAL TRAINING
Here’s what people say:
Before training with Steve, I struggled with endurance and strength, particularly when it came to completing long-distance obstacle races and extensive hiking that I enjoy. I lacked the physical conditioning needed to participate in these activities confidently and efficiently, without getting injured. Training with Steve led to a significant transformation in my physical capabilities and endurance. His tailored, science-based approach helped me build the necessary strength and stamina. As a result, I successfully completed 3 Spartan races, the Storm race and a challenging week-long hiking trip. This progress was a direct outcome of the personalized training regimen Steve crafted for me.
ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING CLIENT
I am thrilled with the transformation in my strength and ability to become more active again. It has made a huge difference in my ability to do the things that I love outdoors. This spring I've hiked long distances over hilly terrain, and am happy to paddle my kayak without tiring. Steve is knowledgeable and encouraging. Steve clearly put a great deal of thought into planning for our sessions to help me to work toward my goals.