Toronto Personal Trainer

1. Everyone Will Ask Who Your Personal Trainer in Toronto is When They See Your Results!
Lauren Shuster is a graduate of the University of Toronto with a Bachelor of Science in Physical
Anthropology & Biology minor. She is certified through CAN-FIT-PRO as a Personal Trainer Specialist
& Fitness Instructor Specialist. She has gained a detailed knowledge of human musculoskeletal anatomy
& postural patterns which you will benefit from.
• Reach your fitness goals with personal training with both in-home and fitness center sessions
• Or join a wide variety of classes including Mom and baby fitness, gentle and senior fitness, core
and flexibility training, “Triple Training”, stroller fitness and Pre/Post-Natal Classes
“She has been training me for three years now and she manages to motivate me with her energy, humour
and encouragement every time we meet. It never gets boring (where did you come up with this stuff,
Lauren!?).” Caroline, mother of triplets who works in Marketing
My 4-point Fitness Approach:
Holistic approach
Extensive research has been done on how our mind can affect our body. Neck tension, back pain and
digestive problems are often related to mental stress and anxiety. Therefore, it is important to train the
mind, as well as the body, to achieve the highest level of health. My approach to fitness includes using
elements of yoga and breathing exercises to release tension, improve concentration and lower stress levels
during and post workout.
Anthropological Approach
As human beings, bipedalism (walking on two limbs) is a relatively new way of moving in our
evolutionary history. Our bodies have yet to fully adjust to this type of posture. As a result, many of us
experience lower back pain, knee and hip problems, tight hamstrings, neck tension and weak stomach
muscles. My approach works on strengthening and stretching those muscles that are most affected by our
upright pattern of walking.
Core Training
The core muscles include: the lower back muscles, stomach muscles, hip flexors and extensors. These
muscles are the “powerhouses” of the body and without strong and flexible core muscles you cannot
achieve a balanced physique. In training my clients, I use the stability ball and resistance bands to
challenge the deep core muscles while incorporating balance, strength and flexibility.
Functional Training
Exercises in a balanced fitness plan should reflect day-to-day movements and challenges that the body
encounters. In other words, exercises should be functional. A squat is a functional exercise because it
strengthens the leg muscle involved in sitting and rising from a chair. The lunge is another functional
exercise because it strengthens the muscles involved in climbing stairs. Functional training is also
important because it trains the smaller stabilizing muscles that support the major muscles in movement.
The stabilizers are often neglected in machine based exercises that only allow for one range of motion.

2. Don’t wait, call us to get started! 647 294 5155
Please visit us: http://www.torontopersonaltrainer.net
Lauren Shuster Personal Trainer
312 Cedarvale Avenue, Toronto, ON M4C4K4
647 294 5155