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Desk exercises for office workers

Over time, I’ve realized how sitting for long hours at my desk can lead to various health issues, such as

April 10, 2025

Benefits of high-intensity interval training (HIIT)

Just as I’ve discovered, high-intensity interval training (HIIT) offers a plethora of benefits that can transform your fitness routine. By

April 8, 2025

At Arolyfe | Calgary’s Fitness Coach, I help my clients look, feel, and perform at their absolute best.

At Arolyfe | Calgary’s Fitness Coach, I help my clients look, feel, and perform at their absolute best. Whether you’re

April 8, 2025

Stretching routines to complement quick workouts

Stretching is an vital part of my fitness regimen, especially when I incorporate quick workouts into my busy schedule. By

April 7, 2025

How to Incorporate High-Protein Snacks Into Your Day

If you’re serious about building muscle, losing fat, or simply fueling your body better, there’s one nutrition habit I talk

April 2, 2025

Top Plant-Based Protein Sources for Muscle Growth and Recovery

If you’re training hard and looking to build lean muscle, recover faster, and feel stronger, then protein should already be

April 1, 2025

Benefits of High-Protein Diets for Muscle Growth

As a personal trainer here at Arolyfe | Calgary’s Fitness Coach, I’ve worked with people from all walks of life:

March 13, 2025

Testimonials

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Stillwater L.

23:42 04 Feb 26

⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Game-changer! Tom’s personal training is AMAZING! 😊 Energetic, encouraging, and motivating, he pushes everyone to be their best selves. What sets him apart is his high energy, positive attitude, and attention he gives - he brings his best to every session. Highly recommend his services to anyone looking to level up their fitness journey!

tania S.

19:14 03 Feb 26

Tom is an exceptional trainer. He is well studied and will take you on the right path to transformation. You have to trust his process and knowledge, as well as be able to tap into your own body and needs. Tom guides. Results show.

Sreeja S.

22:37 03 Oct 25

A year ago, I couldn’t even do a single squat. I was completely out of shape and low on energy. That’s when I started training with Tom. He didn’t throw me into a generic routine—instead, he customized everything based on my ability and progress.

More than just workouts, his constant motivation kept me going—especially on the tough days when giving up felt easier.

Fast forward to today: I’ve lost 44 pounds, my energy levels are through the roof, and I feel stronger than ever.

I recently traveled with my family, and we had just 45 minutes to catch a connecting flight. The old me would've struggled. But the new me? I ran through the airport carrying my 3-year-old, and even after a 36-hour journey, I still had energy left to go.

This kind of transformation doesn’t happen overnight—but with the right coach who truly understands your journey and knows how to keep you motivated, it is absolutely possible. Grateful for this progress and excited for what’s next 💪✨

Thank you, Tom, for guiding me through this journey! :)

MEHDI S.

16:52 02 Jun 25

Tom has been my personal trainer for over 4 years now. Training with Tom has been a game changer for me. He’s very knowledgeable and passionate about his work. When I first started training with him I had several health and fitness issues. Tom was patient to listen and understand my training needs and customized sessions to help me. Hes very motivating and makes workout sessions fun. Tom is the best in his craft! Thank you Tom for taking care of me!

Daniel K.

19:28 25 May 25

I’ve been training with Tom for a few months now, and the experience has been nothing short of amazing. Like anything in life, fitness is one of those things where you get out what you put in. Having the right coach makes all the difference. Tom knows exactly how to push you past the limits you think you have, and help you reach your actual potential. That’s where real progress happens.

Through his online coaching, Tom provides both accountability and correct programming. I came in with a vision of what I wanted to achieve but had no real idea how to get there. With all the conflicting advice floating around online, it's hard to know what’s right. Once I started working with Tom, the guesswork was gone and the results started to show.

In just a few months, I’ve significantly increased my training volume, consistently hit new PRs on nearly every major lift, dropped a noticeable amount of weight and built functional strength.

If you’re serious about improving your fitness and want someone who knows how to get you there, I recommend Tommy.

Paul O.

15:53 24 May 25

If you need a push, Tommy is your guy. He is tough, gets you moving but above all, friendly and encouraging. I work at a desk all day and need that motivation. Tommy is there with his huge grin and its straight to work. He is helping me with a trapped sciatic nerve and so far so good. He does push you to your limits but not past. He is a TOP guy.

Eric W.

00:44 11 Jul 24

Tommy doesn't just train your body, but also your mindset. Like many people, going to the gym is hard, you want to get fit but you also lack the motivation. With Tommy, he really puts you in that zone and makes you want to work out, to be excited to work out. Amazing coach and I recommend him 100%!

Haroon K.

20:14 06 Jul 24

Road to recovery from my heart attack (in my 40s), was a process and I found Tommy 6 months after the fact. Being myself a former athlete (University football & football men's league after), playing various sports throughout my life, it was difficult to restart from scratch again. I have been going to him for personal training over a year now. He has helped me recover my strength, and he has mixed up my training from mobility training to calisthenics to weightlifting, etc. In addition to his training regiment, there is good conversations therefore never boring =). I still have goals of fitness that I want to reach, and Tommy is helping me to get there. Cheers!

Tiffany P.

20:28 06 May 24

I have been training with Tom for 3 weeks so far and it's been going great! I honestly had no motivation to go to the gym alone so having a trainer is really important to me. He is overall a great guy, very knowledgeable and really pushes me and holds me accountable. I'm already down 10 pounds! Can't wait to reach my goal, and to keep going! Thanks for putting up with me Tom 😁

Keith S.

01:18 05 May 24

I have been training here for 8 years and have gotten a lot of great results. You should train with Arolyfe to help acheive your fitness goals and to help you stay on course and be consistent.

Sandon L.

22:18 27 Apr 24

Tommy gave me some great tips and really helped me with my badminton and physical fitness! Great guy over all!

D T

18:01 17 Feb 24

Personal trainer for kids and adults. I took my kids here for some private training, we did this as a family which really helped make our relationship stronger. Tommy is friendly and knowledgeable. The kids really enjoyed their time there. I also had private training on separate occasions which helped me focus on my body. Highly recommend this place. Very reasonable pricing .

Wai W

17:30 17 Feb 24

Tommy is fantastic! I lacked motivation until I met him. His techniques helped me relieve my pain, and his knowledge is impressive. Even my kids were delighted after our sessions with him!!! Thank you so much Tommy!!!

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