COACHING

MEET COACH Laura Allan

Accreditations:

  • A fully certified and insured ISSA Personal Trainer

  • ISSA Powerlifting Coach

  • DTS Nutritionist / Back pain Specialist / Hypertrophy Fundamentals / Bag work basics

  • Canadian Armed Forces Physical Fitness Evaluator

  • Advanced Medical First Aid

STRENGTH CAREER:

  • Held numerous National records in both the CPL and CPF

  • Achieved a 500kg total at the Kabuki Northwest classic in 2019

  • Best lifts Squat 202.5kg/446lbs, Bench Press 100kg/226lbs, deadlift 200kg/441lbs, log press 160lbs, atlas stone 220lbsx5

  • Won the Strongman Event at the Victoria Highland Games in 2019

  • Trained Muay Thai at ZUMA with Sarah Kaufman for 4 years

  • Competed in MAS Wrestling

  • Competed in Tandem Deadlift competition

About me:

  • Joined the Canadian Armed Forces in 2009. I have served in multiple tours, and received high praise for my contribution to the force

  • One of the first female to serve on Her Majesty’s Submarines

  • Have certifications as an Electrical Technician and fourth class power engineer (job title is Marine Engineer Mechanic)

  • Joined the CFB Esquimalt’s Light Urban Search and Rescue (LUSAR)

  • I had a daughter at the end of 2019!

“my goal is to teach people to lift weights safely and HELP build theIR confidence to train on their own in any setting”

- Coach Laura Allan

TYPES OF PROGRAMMING

POWERLIFTING & Athletic Development

This is a structured training program designed specific to the athlete’s individual strengths and weaknesses. We will build your strengths as a power lifter, or trailer a program to enhance your abilities in any physical sport.

Health & Wellness

This is a flexible program structured around your day to day life, occupation and family. Perfect for a person recovering from an injury, post surgery, post-partum or with a nagging injury.

TESTIMONIALS

Through Laura, I learned that to change my life I needed to lift weights instead of performing endless cardio.

Diana Reynolds

Coaches need coaches too! I have been coaching athletes for 20 years, but when I am competing it is crucial for me to have someone watching over me in prep. I love Van Isle Strength — you won’t find a gym with better equipment on Vancouver Island.

Bronwen Blunt

When it comes to improving your technique and getting stronger, laura’s knowledge is second to none, in her gym, you’ll find top of the line equipment to match her abilities.

Eric Brust

Laura knows her stuff and her attention to detail is second to none. Laura has helped me grow physically to feats I never thought were possible for my body type. If you are ready for the next step of your life contact laura.

Adlee Farrell

ANY QUESTIONS?

Feel free to contact me, I’d be happy to answer any questions you have about my training methods, and what services I offer.