Greg Van Niekerk
Voted Top 10 Personal Trainers in Toronto - blogTO
Co-Founder of #1 CrossFit Gym in Toronto (Lift Corktown) - blogTO
Nike Canada Trainer (2017-2020)
Certifications:
University of New Brunswick - BBA
Can-Fit Pro - Certified Trainer
Opex Fitness - CCP
Power Monkey Fitness - NASM Certified
CrossFit - L1, L2, Gymnastics, Weightlifting, Mobility
Darby Training Systems - Program Design, Weightlifting
Agatsu - Kettlebell, Weightlifting
STW - Fascial Stretch Therapy Essentials
Training Philosophy
25 years in fitness. No shortcuts. No quick fixes. Just the training, nutrition and habits that get results.
I have spent over 25 years in health and fitness — not just as a coach, but as someone who has lived it completely. Bodybuilding, Olympic weightlifting, CrossFit at a competitive level, strength and conditioning. I have been through every phase, made every mistake and come out the other side with a philosophy built on what actually works rather than what looks good on paper.
I coach clients remotely and in person — helping people in their 30s, 40s, 50s and 60s build the strength, nutrition and habits that hold up across a lifetime. My clients are people with full lives, real demands and not a minute to waste on programs that don’t deliver.
There are no quick fixes. What works — what has always worked — is building the right habits and playing the long game.
I bring the knowledge, the programming and the accountability. You bring the work.
If you’re ready — let’s go.
Services
Personal Training
One-on-One training built around your goals, your body, and your life. Every session is purposeful -- movement quality, progressive strength, and coaching using a program designed specifically for what you want that will change how you look and feel.
In-Home Training
The gym comes to you. No commute, no waiting for equipment, no excuses. In-home training delivers everything a gym session does -- personalized programming, coaching and accountability -- in the convenience of your own space on your own schedule.
Remote Coaching
Fully Personalized programming delivered through CoachRX -- wherever you are. Weekly check-ins, nutrition guidance, movement feedback and direct messaging support. Everything you need to train consistently and make real progress, at the gym or at home, and on your time.
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GET IN TOUCH
Phone:
(416) 995-4865
Email: greg@gvntraining.ca
Instagram:
@coach_gvn
Training out of:
- Lift Corktown
- Training Lane
- CrossFit YKV
- DeltaTrain
Liberty Village