Train to Live!
At Kodama, we believe in training to support the things we love to do outside the gym.
Check out some of our clients as they live this philosophy!
Services
Kodama offers an evidence based approach to personal training. Our methods are founded in science, with an emphasis on real life application rather than aesthetics. Each session is an investment in creating a stronger, smarter, more injury resilient body.
One-on-one Training
$140+
Up close and personal! Really personal.
Like, just for you. Trust us, it’s a good thing.
One-on-one provides undivided attention and a completely personalized training experience.
Two-on-one Training
$190+
The best bang for your buck.
Use your partner to keep you motivated and accountable. Plus, a little healthy competition between friends never hurt anyone, right?
Group/Team Training
*Contact us for pricing*
Got some friends with a common goal?
Training for a team sport?
Hone your skills and build that 80’s-epic-sport-movie camaraderie with team training.
About Us
Dylan de Paul, Founder
Dylan has a background in Kinesiology and Disability Management. He is also a certified personal trainer with the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology. While studying at Dalhousie University in Halifax, Dylan’s eyes were opened to the fundamentals of science and their application in strength and conditioning.
In his final year, a rugby injury caused a severe lumbar herniation requiring multiple surgeries to his spine. In an instant Dylan went from training 6 days a week to not being able to walk. Spending a full year in recovery ignited Dylan’s passion for injury rehabilitation and helped redefine his training philosophy.
Dylan believes our time in the gym should allow us to live the life we want OUTSIDE the gym. Whether it be keeping up with your grandkids on a hike or getting 60+ days on the mountain this season – your training should allow you to excel at the things you love to do.
Dylan’s love for training is second only to his love for the outdoors. As an amateur snowboarder, hiker, surfer, trail runner, and canoe camper, Dylan’s goals in his own training are to ensure he can perform these activities pain free.
Testimonials
I came to Dylan with really big dreams — to win an Ironman in 2016. I knew I needed to do something more than simply swim/bike/run to make it happen. Dylan created a very specific program that would support my dreams, yet also ensured that I stayed injury free and best of all, was able to workout with my husband. (Training with your partner isn’t always possible in endurance sport!) He probably believes that my inability to do a pull up when we started working together and progressed to being able to do 30 pull ups 6 months later was the greatest victory. I can’t argue that! However, crossing the finish line at Ironman Whistler as the Champion was pretty sweet too. Thanks for everything Dylan!
Throughout my adult life I have wanted to seek out personal training, I finally decided to invest in my health and fitness committing to an 8-week training program with Dylan. Let me start off by saying that Dylan is very knowledgeable in his field and extremely professional. I’ve seen Dylan 3 times a week in individual, double, and group sessions. All have been amazing in different ways. The exercises vary enough that I’m never bored but not too much that I feel like I don’t know what I’m doing. One thing that’s never changed, regardless of the class size, is the attention that Dylan pays to my needs – whether it’s setting up alternate exercises for my weak back or reminding me not to hyperextend my arms.
One thing that I really like about Dylan is that he uses a holistic approach that incorporates flexibility, strength, posture, balance, and endurance. He even recommended a nutritionist to compliment his fitness program. As I am someone who has issues/sensitivities in several places, his passion for and attention to proper alignment and movement is greatly appreciated. He keeps the workouts fun and challenging while remaining motivating and encouraging without going too easy on you.
In the 8 weeks that I’ve worked with Dylan I’ve seen differences that took me months to see when working out on my own. In this short time I have become leaner, stronger and more toned. Dylan has written me a fitness program that is tailored to my needs. He spent time going over all of the exercises and filmed me doing them as a reference point for myself in the future. He ensured that these exercises would easily be transferable to the gym that I use on a regular basis. I look forward to my future progress with Dylan as my trainer.
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The Kodama Difference
Kodama revolves around the notion that our bodies and our planet are of the utmost importance in life. Without either, we cannot exist. Many of us are taking steps towards leading healthier lives. At Kodama Collective, we hope to inspire and educate our clients on how best to invest in both their health and that of the planet. Ensuring you’re still able to get out into the backcountry when you have grandkids… and that there is still a backcountry to get out into…
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