Steve Furfaro
Guelph Personal Trainer & Performance Coach
My name is Steve!
I'm a Certified Personal Trainer and Performance Coach at Athlete Within Performance Training in Guelph, Ontario. I work with recreational and competitive athletes to improve their strength, movement and physical capacity so they can perform at their best in sport and everyday life.
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
My education and certifications include:
Bachelor of Applied Science in Kinesiology, University of Guelph-Humber
Health and Fitness Promotion Diploma, Humber College
canfitpro Certified Personal Trainer
Over the years, I've continued to expand my knowledge in program design, nutrition, rest and recovery, periodization, and health and wellness.
I've spent the past 10 years working with clients with a wide range of goals, including building muscle and strength, improving movement and mobility, returning from injury, and improving speed and sport performance.
I love creating a path that helps individuals achieve their goals, whether big or small.
Training With Purpose
My goal is to help you understand what you're working toward and build a structured training plan that supports it. Whether your goal is getting stronger, returning to an activity you enjoy or improving sport performance, we'll meet you where you are and build from there.
At Athlete Within Performance Training in Guelph, we help athletes and everyday athletes build the strength, movement and physical capacity they need to keep doing the things that matter to them.
I work alongside Athlete Within owner and founder Stacey Carswell, a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and Personal Trainer. Learn more about Stacey, her coaching background and qualifications.
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Let's talk about where you are now, what you're working toward and how we can help you build a plan to get there.
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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.