HEY, I’M Ben.

MY Credentials:

  • P.Eng (Professional Engineer) – 2014

  • ACE-certified Personal Trainer (ACE-PT) – 2016

  • ReVO2lution Running Certification (Level 1) – 2018

  • Nominee — Canada’s Top Fitness Trainer, Impact Magazine – 2022

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PHILOSOPHY

Fitness for Lasting Happiness.

Happiness isn’t complicated, it’s foundational. If you feel good about yourself every day, everything else follows. I believe health is a cornerstone of long-term happiness. Whether you're striving for daily well-being or lifelong vitality, I’m here to help you get there, whatever “there” looks like to you.

My Approach

Curious, Driven, Authentic.

What I love about fitness isn’t just moving iron or counting macros, it’s the science behind it: hypertrophy, mobility, recovery, biomechanics, and everything in between. Whether you want to dissect the mechanics of a lift or chat about the latest study, I’m all in. Training with me is more than coaching, it’s a collaborative journey.

My Journey

From Engineer to Trainer.

The spark that changed everything:
Graduating with a degree in Chemical Engineering in 2010 felt meaningful, but something still didn’t sit right. That moment arrived during a humble question by a campfire: If money didn’t exist, what would you do?

I realized engineering wasn’t my passion, I belonged in the gym. I had been working out since high school, clocking thousands of hours in training. So, I drew a line: I’d pursue what lights me up.

  • Trained consistently since 1999

  • Began job-shadowing at 360 Fitness in 2015

  • Earned my ACE-PT in 2016 and began training professionally in Red Deer

  • Moved to Calgary, joined Repsol Sport Centre early 2018

  • Served as Interim Fitness Manager in 2019

  • Returned to one-on-one training in 2020

  • Today, I run my own business and coach at Wolves Den Hub (West Island College)

This path wasn’t linear, it was purposeful, driven by genuine passion.

TL;DR

  • Gym enthusiast since 1999

  • Chemical Engineering graduate (2010) turned dedicated trainer

  • ACE-PT certified, former PT Manager

  • Based in Calgary, now building community and coaching for growth

Let’s Build

Something Better TogetheR.

I’m deeply grateful for the relationships I’ve formed on this journey. If you’re ready to train with purpose and feel better literally and figuratively, I’d be to join you. Let’s get stronger together.

— Benjamin Paradis

 “The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven’t found it yet, keep looking. Don’t settle. As with all matters of the heart, you’ll know when you find it.”

— Steve Jobs