Vancouver Personal Trainer — Strength Training for the Rest of Us
About Vancouver Personal Trainer Ryan Jefferson Booth
Build strength, learn to lift and train with confidence through one-on-one personal training at Rep1 Fitness in Kitsilano, Vancouver.
Ryan Jefferson Booth tailors your sessions to your goals, experience and recovery. Packages start at $137.50 per session, plus applicable tax.
Learn more about Ryan Jefferson Booth, strength coach and creator of ILU.
Get stronger, learn to lift and build confidence with personal training built around you.
Since 1996, I have coached beginners, busy professionals, older adults and people returning to training after injury. Your program reflects your goals, experience, schedule and ability to recover.
Whether you want to build muscle, learn the barbell lifts or feel capable in the gym again, we start where you are and work towards measurable progress.
Why Choose Ryan as your personal trainer?
Personal Training That Teaches You How To Train
You are not paying someone to count repetitions.
You are investing in coaching.
That means learning how to move, how to lift, how to progress, and how to understand what your body is telling you. I coach technique, adjust exercise selection, manage training intensity, and explain the why behind what we are doing.
Form matters. Recovery matters. Confidence matters. Strength should make your life better, not leave you limping through the rest of the week.
Strength Training, Post-Injury Rehab, and Real Progress
My personal training is rooted in strength training because strength is one of the most useful physical qualities a person can build.
Done properly, strength training can help improve muscle, joint support, posture, confidence, athletic performance, and everyday resilience. It can also be adapted for people returning from injury, people who are new to exercise, and people who have tried gyms before but never found a system that made sense.
I use the tools that work: barbells, dumbbells, kettlebells, racks, bodyweight exercises, and clear progressive programming.
Powerlifting movements may be part of the process when appropriate, but you do not have to be a powerlifter to train here. The goal is not to force you into a sport. The goal is to help you become stronger in a way that fits your body and your life.
What Clients Say
“As a physician I find his knowledge of anatomy and muscle development unsurpassed.”
Dr. Delbert Dorscheid, MD, Ph.D.
St. Paul’s Hospital
From client reviews on Google:
“The duration of time we have been training with him is a testament to how much we trust and value his expertise.”
Cory D. · Google review
“Ryan is a smart trainer. He knows the anatomy well and clearly explains the purpose of each exercise.”
Holly H. · Google review
“Ryan helped me to recognize that my fitness and physical health were as important as any other business meeting.”
William S. · Google review
Personal training packages from $137.50 per session, plus applicable tax.
See package details below, or email Ryan to get started.
Personal Training in Kitsilano, Vancouver
Train with Ryan at Rep1 Fitness, 3313 West Broadway, in Kitsilano.
Welcoming clients from Point Grey, UBC, Kerrisdale, Shaughnessy, the West End and downtown Vancouver. Mobile sessions are also available.
One-on-One Personal Training
Tailored sessions designed to help you meet your fitness goals. Most advanced / state of the art testing protocols ensure that you get the correct programming designed for you.
Post-Injury Rehabilitation
Customized plans to safely regain strength and mobility after an injury.
Nutrition Guidance
Integrating diet and exercise for comprehensive health improvement.
Sport-Specific Training
Targeted workouts to enhance athletic performance.
No matter what stage of your fitness journey you’re on, Ryan is here to support you. Get ready to achieve your goals with expert guidance, motivation, and care.
My Training Philosophy:
- Intensity is a tool, not a virtue. Use enough to trigger growth. No more.
- Consistency beats intensity. The best program is the one you don’t quit.
- Pain is a checkpoint, not a finish line. Train through it, around it, or away from it — but never into it.
What Happens at Your First Assessment
We start with your goals, training history, injury background and schedule. I assess your starting point and use that information to plan your training.
You will understand what we are working on, how we will measure progress and what comes next.
Email Ryan to arrange your assessment. I will confirm the details and the forms to complete before we begin.
Where do personal training sessions take place?
Train at Rep1 Fitness, 3313 West Broadway, in Kitsilano, Vancouver. Mobile sessions are also available; email Ryan to discuss your location and needs.
How much does personal training cost?
Packages start at $137.50 per session, plus applicable tax. View the current personal training rates and package details.
Can I start if I am new to strength training?
Yes. You do not need lifting experience. We start at your current ability, teach technique and increase the workload as your skill and confidence develop.
Can training be adapted after an injury?
Sessions take your injury history, current abilities and guidance from your treating clinician into account. Learn more about post-injury training, or explore Ryan’s approach to strength training.
Vancouver Personal Trainer FAQ's
The great thing about strength training is the most profound results come early on! Beginners can expect rapid gains in strength as we lay the foundation for lifelong pursuit of physical mastery.
We begin with your injury history, current abilities and any guidance from your treating clinician. Training focuses on rebuilding strength, improving movement and adjusting the workload as you progress.
We put the personal back in personal training. Every session is the result of hours of professional assessment and programming with your specific physiology in mind.
We record your exercises, loads and repetitions, and review technique and recovery. That record helps us see what is improving and decide when to increase, maintain or reduce the workload.