Steve Smaridge

Negative experience: I believe that Steve's heart is in the right place, however after being a group member and paying a high fee (over 300$!) for a challenge I would have to say the value isn't there unless you are someone who knows nothing about nutrition or fitness. I was in the group, did not receive adequate support (asked questions, asked for help when I felt like I was starving). I am an intermediate lifter, explained I run 25kms a week, and weight lift 6 to 9 hours every week. I had explained I was incredibly hungry, having headaches, not losing my last few lbs, not recomping my body, and it wasn't until several weeks in that Steve suggested that I increase calories slightly and add a few more carbs, but keep my protein high. After making a post in a weight lifters Facebook group I'm in, it was suggested I reverse diet, increase calories especially carbs slowly but significantly, lower the protein slightly, stop running, that I saw my last few lbs move and my body start to grow more muscle. I don't know if Steve has too many clients, or if he was just looking to make a quick buck, but it felt deceptive and frustrating by the end being in a group of novices and spinning my wheels. I would not recommend this service, and feel frustrated that during a pandemic I lost money, and also paid for supplements that made me feel unwell (it wasn't asked if caffeine affects me, which is does and I was recommended pills with caffeine in them), which when I asked to return for a refund, was told I would be refunded that money and never saw it. I think there are plenty of free facebook groups who offer better plans and advice, dieticians (often covered by benefit plans) for eating plans, and trainers who offer free workouts. I thought paying for it would give me results, instead it dragged me backwards. :(

Fantastic experience: Very thorough. Very professional.

Fantastic experience: Steve was a great support for me... super caring and incredibly knowledgeable.

Fantastic experience: Steve is not just your average personal trainer. He has the ability to see the big picture and formulate a training plan to help you reach your goals. He not only provides the know-how, but the personal motivation needed to keep you on track all with a great sense of humour to keep things in perspective.

Fantastic experience: Thank you to Steve - your positive attitude is infectious and our training thus far has benefited both my physical and mental health. A big help with maintaining focus and diet in times when it may not be so easy. A patient teacher to a mostly-clueless novice. Would recommend in a heartbeat.

Fantastic experience: Steve puts the “person” back in personalized coaching. You won’t find a more compassionate or dedicated trainer in the city! I would wholeheartedly recommend Canadian Lifestyle Coaching for any and all of your wellness goals.

Fantastic experience: I would highly recommend Steve! He is very focussed on client goals and tailors program and exercises to achieve them. Plus he is very pleasant and fun!

Fantastic experience: Steve has been the most caring and supportive coach I have ever had. He goes so far above and beyond it’s crazy. He has the biggest heart, and is always right there with new ideas and suggestions. When it comes to coaching, he has amazing attention to detail. Same for nutrition, and his ability to communicate and dummy information down is spot on. I would highly recommend Steve!!

Fantastic experience: Steve takes the inportant step to get to know who you are and your goals. His knowledge and patience and ability to tap in to how effectively coach a person gets them to their goals quickly!

Fantastic experience: Steve has been instrumental in helping me achieve my nutrition goals. With his guidance and knowledge I have been able not only loss post pregnancy weight I have had trouble getting rid of but he has taught me what works for me when it comes to the food I eat. He is very knowledgeable and cares about my progress. Thanks to Steve’s help and guidance I am able to make healthy choices with the foods I eat and not feel guilty when I treat myself to a cookie.

Fantastic experience: I cannot say enough great things about Steve. He was recommended to me on Reddit and he is a perfect fit for me. I did not want to work with one of those "gym bros" but I wanted someone who would really listen to my needs and my goals and tailor a program just for me. And boy does Steve ever do that! He takes a very holistic approach and by that I mean he cares about your nutrition, your sleep, and your stress as well. I play a lot of sports so he even takes into account what sports I am playing on what days and structures my workout with him to complement those. He is a very caring person but also lots of fun to be around and always ready to laugh and smile. He also blows my mind with how knowledgeable he is about fitness and nutrition. You seriously won't be making a mistake by working with Steve. Two people I have recommended to him love him as much as I do!

Fantastic experience: As a busy healthcare practitioner and business owner, thinking about my own health and fitness issues is always on the backburner, even though it's something I know I need to do. I decided to begin working with Steve as a nutrition and lifestyle coach to make sure that I was taking proper care of myself, and to have some accountability. Since working with Steve, I've had more energy throughout the day, felt less sore and achy, moved better through my workouts, and recovered better from my workouts. Steve is great at helping make small, manageable changes, checking in, and helping me navigate the more stressful times of my life. Thanks to Steve I'm more able to focus on my business and to take care of others to the best of my ability. I'd highly recommend working with Canadian Lifestyle Coaching to any busy professional who has trouble cutting out time to take care of themselves!

Fantastic experience: Steve has been my coach for almost two years now and he is great. He understands bone and muscle structure and has developed a training program specific to my needs. He does not follow a "cookie cutter", one fits all aproach, his is specific to your needs and goals. And he's an all around nice guy Highly recommended