Ben believes that achieving goals is dependent on both physical and mental strength. Ben helps his clients lose fat, rehabilitate injuries, build muscle and improve their strength. Ben is a Level III P.I.C.P. National level strength coach and BioSignature practitioner. Ben has trained with Charles Poliquin, one of the top strength coaches in the world, at the Eleiko Institute in Sweden and at the Poliquin Strength Institute in Rhode Island.
Ben has always participated in physical activity. A native of Kenya, Ben played rugby, ran track and field, played semi-professional basketball, achieved Dan ranking in WTF Taekwondo, travelled to Japan to train in Taijitsu, and is a former IDF soldier.
Ben moved back to Canada for university and injured his knee playing basketball. This experience taught him the process of rehabilitation and inspired him to help others.
Education and certifications:
- Poliquin International Certification Program (P.I.C.P.) Level III Strength Coach, Poliquin Performance
- Poliquin Instant Muscle Strengthening Technique (PIMST), Poliquin Performance
- Upper Body Strength Certification, Ido Portal
- Modified Strongman and Energy Systems Training, Eoin Lacey
- Internship with Preston Greene -Head Strength and Conditioning Coach of the University of Florida Gators Men’s Basketball Team
- John Broz Weightlifting Seminar
- BioSignature™ Practitioner, Poliquin Performance
- Personal Training Specialist, CanFit Pro
- Masters Medieval Philosophy at the University of Toronto
Athletes Trained
- Jared Odrick, Defensive Tackle, Jacksonville Jaguars
- Derrick Shelby, Defensive End, Miami Dolphins
- Kendall Langford, Defensive Tackle, Indianapolis Colts
- Jack Crawford, Defensive End, Dallas Cowboys
- Terrence Fede, Defensive End, Miami Dolphins
- Sam Brenner, Offensive Lineman, Miami Dolphins
- Nelson Kaputo, U-17 Canada Basketball, St. Bonaventure University