I sought out personal training and nutrition coaching this past summer looking for some help moving away from nutrition and training habits I knew weren’t serving me well.

After spending much of the past ten years moving between different training programs and different diets, I realized that I was tired of putting so much energy into spinning my wheels and not seeing changes in my strength or body composition. I found myself often frustrated with a lack of progress, and knew that I needed direction but I didn’t know what I needed.

I have worked with personal trainers and coaches before. I have been handed macro plans and meal plans and implemented them perfectly… for a couple months before becoming exhausted and dropping it completely.

Never before working with Jereymi did I experience coaching that took a holistic approach to health and nutrition. I left my first nutrition conversation feeling stunned. Jereymi asked questions that forced me to step back and take a look at how dieting had impacted my life and my family, and had me examining the beliefs I still had about what were “good and bad” foods. The goals we set were game changing for me, and yet very easy to implement immediately. Jereymi was able to meet me exactly where I was at, and as the weeks went on he helped me set small habit goals to add to the ones I was already successfully doing. The result after three months was that I was eating easily twice as much as I had been before, and had more energy than I had in a long time. He has a unique skill of asking questions and providing insights that helped me get out of my diet cycle, which has improved my quality of life and given me freedom to do things like go for dinner with my husband and kids, without worrying about how it is “ruining my progress” .

I have also been training with Jeryemi weekly. I showed up thinking that I knew what I was doing in the gym, yet I think I said “that was humbling” about 10x per session in the beginning. Jeryemi is helping me correct strength imbalances, and activate muscles I didn’t realize weren’t working. The result has been major strength gains in my own training. I quickly blew past all of my old PRs in some lifts, and in the areas I am still stuck, we are working each week on correcting the movement so that I can bring these skills into my training.

I encourage anyone who wants to make changes to their lifestyle to seek out Jereymi for coaching. The biggest takeaways for me are that I don’t feel deprived, yet I’m changing my body composition. I don’t feel exhausted, yet I’m making progress in the gym. And in the midst of it I am being supported to grow as a whole person.

I am immensely grateful to Jereymi for his knowledge, and his skill in helping me push past my own barriers to see real, ustainable change.

I am hesitant to write this….not because working with @upnorthathletics on my nutrition has not been successful. I am reticent to write this out because words cannot convey the changes I have seen & am still seeing. Words alone do not amply explain how valuable @jereymilongpre communication, expertise & knowledge has been for my journey.

Having worked in the fitness industry. I had a general knowledge base in basic nutrition. In the past I competed in Power Lifting, Femsport, body building & long & short distance running & triathlons. My nutrition has been very interesting. Top this off with being obese up until my late 20’s. I had knowledge weighed down with a lot of emotional baggage.

Jereymi of @upnorthathletics & trainer @thefitnesslab.ca is by far the most understanding & knowledgeable coach I have had to the privilege to work with. He sat down with me. Listened to my goals. Built my plan and explained it to me. Then over the last few months has guided me through the crazy long stressful work days. Directing my focus to feeling better, sleeping better & feeding myself well. This has given me back my autonomy. The faith in myself to make all around healthy choices ( not just food related, but sleep & time management )that will add to my energy and life. Rather than deplete and degrade.

I highly recommend Jereymi #upnorthathletics as a nutrition & personal training coach. He will provide you with a plan that easily can be incorporated into your life style.

Which will lead to long term success in your health & fitness goals.

My goal was to be able to feel great, move well & ( vanity check ) look good doing it.

Working with @jereymilongpre was a blessing! He helped me not only change my body but my mental state as well. The nutrition coaching was amazing I am eating more than I was at my heaviest. He helped me reset my metabolism and get in the best shape of my life! He also helped me understand balance and how to make better nutrition choices!
All the training in AJ’s journey was done through @thefitnesslab.ca. AJ started very young at the fitness lab and I had the pleasure of working with him later on down the road with his nutrition.

I have been working with Jereymi at the Fitness Lab for over a year now and have seen many positive changes in my life. I came into the fitness lab struggling with my weight, self image/esteem, and a few health concerns, with no clue as to what to do next. Over the past few months I have started to see progress with my weight loss, so far over 50 lbs. More importantly gaining a healthier relationship and understanding of movement and nutrition. A few of my medical concerns have also been eliminated due to the consistent activity and proper nutrition. The biggest change was my blood sugar being lowered and no longer being “prediabetic” or at risk.
I have struggled with having a healthier lifestyle for several years, and what has been the most helpful during this process is the information, guidance, understanding and coaching that has been provided along the way.
Working with Jereymi has created a mind shift from “losing weight” to “having a healthier life style that is maintainable and sustainable”. It has been a great experience being a part of the Fitness Lab and would recommend them to anyone looking for a lifestyle change.

I have been going to the @thefitnesslab for about 4 years now and I’m so thankful for having @fitlikevik and @jereymilongpre as my trainers. Jereymi has helped me a lot with nutrition and gaining weight throughout the offseason and Vik was always the one that pushed me to my limits in the gym and got me in the best shape before hockey season started up again. I wouldn’t recommend anyone else as my trainers. If any of you guys need a place to workout or have any nutrition/fitness goals you want to accomplish I would definitely shoot these guys a text.

“As someone who has always been fairly active, I was looking at ways to push myself and step up my game. I reached out to @jereymilongpre from the @thefitnesslab.ca for help with my nutrition hoping to lose a bit of fat, but mainly to gain muscle and lean out. After sitting down with Jereymi and discussing my goals, he came up with a easy and attainable plan for me and wanted me to introduce some weights into my routine. I have never enjoyed lifting weights but started to do Jereymi’s strength routines. After several weeks of following his nutrition, and lifting weights twice a week, I could feel my body getting stronger and healthier. Three months in- I can see the results which really encourages me to work even harder. I can now say that I really enjoy lifting weights and they have become an integral part of my workout regime.
Throughout my three month program, Jereymi did daily and weekly checkins and was always extremely helpful and knowledgeable with any questions that I had. I learned a ton about weight lifting and the benefits that muscle gain has on your body. He’s extremely knowledgeable about nutrition, supplements, weight loss and muscle development. He is also incredibly kind and down to earth. I would highly recommend him as a trainer or coach and especially as a friend. Thanks Jereymi! � “

“If there’s a diet, I’ve likely tried it in my past. Years 2007-2010 were horrific for me: my mom died, I had 2 ankle surgeries, and ACL reconstructive surgery… that lead to emotional eating, an unhealthy relationship with food, and 45lbs slowly creeping on as the years passed by. I share that because I think it’s important that people know it’s common to struggle with food – but more importantly, it’s okay to talk about it. April 2020 I decided I was sick and tired of feeling ‘sick and tired’. Always feeling lethargic, terrible sleep pattern, unmonitored stress, and using food as an outlet needed to stop. I upped my workout regime and committed to a fitness lab membership, but more importantly I started to work with @jereymilongpre on my nutrition. What shocked me most was the first few weeks we weren’t concerned about calories in vs. out, but he was asking about my quality of sleep, water intake, mental health, stress levels, how I was doing, etc. Most ‘diets’ I had tried before had me eating 1500-1600 calories and working out 5-6x per week to see success. Jereymi WANTED me eating 2000+ calories per day and working out 3-4x per week MAX. I won’t lie, I thought he was crazy and trying some new age voodoo that wasn’t gonna work. But, as promised, I stuck it out and slowly (keyword: slowly) the weight started to melt off. In the last 6 months I’ve lost 25lb and I’d estimate I’ve ‘tracked macros’ maybe 30% of the time? Our focus was getting me eating whole foods, proper protein amounts, fresh veggies and most importantly – no quick gimmicks. I spent the summer not feeling an ounce of guilt towards eating whatever I wanted! Never felt that I needed to workout extra to ‘earn more food’.. that mindset is gone and I never want it back. No shake, pill, or cream to burn away the fat, but good ol’ fashioned hard work. I’m so thankful for @fitlikevik and Jereymi, and for their endless encouragement and support throughout this process! Excited to see what’s still to come”

I have been a regular member at the @thefitnesslab.ca for three years. After the birth of my daughter I joined the mom + 1 classes and gained the support, strength, and confidence to branch into other classes. Since then I’ve had the pleasure of being trained by @jereymilongpre in various group fitness classes and more recently he started working as my nutrition coach. Jereymi helped me understand how my body utilizes the food I eat, how to eat to gain strength, and how to use nutrition for recovery. Jereymi shares his in-depth knowledge of nutrition and exercise in a professional and personable manner. I wholeheartedly recommend Jereymi, and the fitness lab team, as supportive, professional, experts in health and wellness. My overall health and fitness has been transformed since becoming a client at the Fitness Lab.

I have worked in the fitness and wellness industry for 7 years now myself, but because of my past issues with an eating disorder, my relationship with food has been unhealthy and toxic.
Jereymi helped me put small, attainable goals into place that didn’t trigger past disordered eating habits to re emerge….and because of that I am further along in making peace with food and my body than I ever have been.
The check ins and support (all without judgement) have been a key piece in why and how I am where I’m currently at.
Having been in the fitness industry for a while myself, I can say Jereymi’s knowledge, patience, and encouragement is second to none! I’ve worked at many different places and met many different fitness/wellness individuals and Jereymi’s approach is entirely unique.
If you are struggle with your relationship with food, Jereymi can help!”

Upon meeting with @jereymilongpre from @thefitnesslab.ca we went over my eating habits, foods I usually ate, the times when I ate, etc. I kept thinking why does this matter? Give me a meal plan and I will execute it. That is what I was used to. But Jereymi didn’t budge. We logged my foods, and then began changing my habits. Jereymi never measured/calculated my calories because he didn’t believe in doing that right away in my case. He focused on me eating whole foods, clean foods, and making sure I was fueling my body with enough nutrients. This was all new to me. I was so used to solely focusing on a calorie number to see change. This was a completely different approach. Jereymi focused on getting to the underlying issues, which were my habits, and wanted to create something more sustainable. He recognized my yo-yo tendancies, and didn’t want to repeat what I had been doing for the last 5 years. So Jereymi made me a plan where I was eating 2 meals and 2 shakes per day. I was hesitant at first, I kept thinking how will I lose weight if I’m eating so much. I questioned him lots because I didn’t understand it. Jereymi took the time to explain things to me, sending me videos, articles, and answering all my questions. I trusted him, and it began to pay off. He helped me understand nutrition at a much deeper level. I wasn’t starving myself like I was used to, in fact I was actually always quite full and still losing weight and seeing my body change. This blew me away. There were no cravings, no gulity feelings, and no binge eating. Jereymi’s approach incorporated foods I liked, allowed for “fun” foods (not cheat days) and ultimately has been sustainable.

I have been to a lot of gyms and this is by far my favourite! The classes are challenging, the instructors are top notch, even the music is good! Vik has made the gym accessible to everyone, shift workers, moms, young athletes, etc. The Fitness lab will exceed you’re expectations and give you results. Try it out!

The Fitness Lab is the best gym around, hands down. The trainers work hard to give variety every day. And with the combination of weights and cardio I have never worked so hard and felt so challenged as I have at the Fitness Lab! Because of their classes I’m not just fit at the gym, but more capable and strong in my everyday life.

WOW what I can say about Vik and the Fitness lab. I started with Vik in the fall of 2018 with two of my co-workers. At first I must admit I was very intimidated and scared of what to expect. Vik made me feel at ease right off the hop. His training methods, knowledge and most importantly his personality allowed to me to keep coming back three days/week and now in 2019, five days a week. Most impressive is his knowledge and training methods allowing me to achieve my goals with out the stigma of a public gym. His use of technology gave me qualitative results, I have lost 5 inches from stomach and lost 6% body fat overall without feeling like I worked out as his workouts are fun and interactive. My favorite part of the day is coming to train with Vik!!!! IF YOU WANT RESULTS in a AWESOME, CLEAN and SUPPORTIVE ENVIRONMENT COME SEE VIK!!!!

The Fitness Lab is awesome! Tried it out with a friend over a year ago and been going 2x week since. On top of seeing noticeable physical results, Vik makes every class enjoyable and genuinely cares about helping us achieve our goals. Affordable, well-planned workouts, eating plans, nutritional supplements and more, the Lab has everything!

After many failed self managed diets and exercise plans, I decided to contact The Fitness Lab. I am not a “fitness person” at all so I was expecting that I’d go for a couple of weeks and then lose interest. Luckily they do not impose any contracts, which made it very low risk to join… I was completely wrong with that whole attitude though, because now it is nearly five months later and I’m still attending classes and genuinely having a great time during every one that I attend. The entire staff are fantastic, and they make sure that classes are interesting and different each time – which makes the time fly by. Not just the hour long session time, but the overall time since September when I joined. As a result there’s been nothing daunting about trying to get in to shape. I’m so preoccupied by the experience and new skills that I’m learning – and actually enjoying the company of a solid peer group – that I’m not obsessing over losing this many pounds, or burning that many calories. When I do notice an improvement, like a slightly lower scale number, a smaller clothing size, or the ability to lift a heavier weight, it’s a really nice surprise. And now that I’m physically adjusted to a regular exercise schedule, those improvements are occurring more frequently. That works great for me right now. Might I want to set some actual weight and fitness goals in future? Quite possibly. And when I’m ready to do so, I know that The Fitness Lab team will be able to help me achieve them. I couldn’t be happier with my choice to join.

I love this gym. Over the course of a few years I’ve always struggled with working out and losing weight. I came across the Fitness Lab and realized that this is exactly the gym I’ve been looking for! The workouts are great, the people and the atmosphere are fantastic and everyone welcomes you with open arms! I’ve been going there for just over a year and I can say that it’s been, literally, a life changing experience for me! I’ve managed to get in shape and go at a consistant pace. Now, Not only that I go for the workouts, I also go for the people; because no matter that if you don’t have that much experience about exercise, everyone is willing to teach you and help you with a smile. Vik and the gang have been huge influences for me over the course of the year and all I can say is that this gym is awesome!

Fitness Lab Has the most educated and passionate team to help you reach your goals. They have set an industry standard that many others will have a difficult time keeping up to.

Always looking forward to working out with Vik. It doesn’t matter where you are in your fitness journey, he will inspire and help you reach your goals.

1 cool guy and one ok guy.

Jereymi is very epic

Jereymi calves are massive

I love working out here. Such a good environment to work out in with motivating trainers and workouts that leave you sore the next morning. 11/10 recommend!

Been in a lot of fitness studios and gyms. Vik is professional, informed, and supportive. Love these classes! Vik is inspiring with out being a “cheerleader”. Work at your own pace. Accommodates injuries and healing after surgery. Inspires you to be better every time.

I have been going to the Fitness Lab for two years now and I love it just as much now (if not more) than I did when I first started. From the moment you walk in, you are greeted with a smile and a hello from the friendly staff. I absolutely love their exercise classes, no matter who is teaching the class you are guaranteed to get an awesome workout but do not let that intimidate you, the staff are quick to offer modifications for all skill levels. I highly recommend checking out the Fitness Lab whether you are starting your fitness journey or just want to add something different to your current routine. The Fitness Lab is for everyone!

Love the Fitness Lab! As someone who previously hated exercising I actually look forward to my workouts now. Vik is a great trainer and caters to every level of fitness. The classes are fun, challenging, and best of all the gym is open 7 days a week so there are no excuses. I’ve been coming here 2 years now and it’s the best workout in town!

A friend of mine recommended that I try out the Fitness Lab. I was very hesitant at first because I’ve had a few bad experiences with other group classes. Nonetheless, I gave it a shot and I couldn’t be more happy with my decision. The first moment I walked into the gym I was greeted with a warm welcome and friendly faces. This gym has got to be the least intimidating fitness facility I’ve ever stepped foot in, and on top of that the trainers accommodate to all fitness levels. For a beginner like myself, I really appreciate it when the trainers, such as Vik, come by during a particular exercise and help me correct my form or answer any of my questions. The Fitness Lab is a judgment free place and I would recommend it to anyone who is looking for fun and satisfying workouts!

The classes are different everyday with a mix of hiit, cardio, muscle building, and metabolic conditioning so you’ll never be bored. The gym is inviting and well maintained and accommodates any schedule with a variety of classes throughout the day. Can’t recommend the Fitness Lab enough!

I can’t say enough about The Fitness Lab. I have been training with Vik and his team for just over a year. Whether you are looking for personal training or group training this gym has many options and flexible times to meet your schedule. They have just added a supplement store and custom meal planning to get the most out of your training. Do yourself a favour, if you want to feel better and get fit, stop in and talk with Vik, you will happy you did.

Starting or maintaining an exercise regime can be a challenge, but Vik and his team at the Fitness Lab make it as easy as possible regardless of age, weight, experience or ability. Vik is a great guy, the “Lab” is clean, modern and has an abundance of equipment to keep all fitness levels challenged and engaged. I highly recommend the Fitness Lab to anyone new to fitness or those that need a change.

I decided to try the 2 free class option and so glad I did. The Mom+1 class is what’s best for me since I have littles – Melissa is the instructor and she is so kind and helpful, ensures proper form. The group of ladies is really great and super motivating. I look forward to spending more time here, I got a great work out in and felt super comfortable.

Awesome service! Vik and his team are amazing! very knowledgeable about techniques, work outs and very accommodating for beginners! if you’re looking to get into shape id definitely recommend joining Fitness Lab

My son has been going to the youth fitness and it has been so beneficial for him. Not only is he building strength but he’s learning so much along the way. Thank You, Vik and the team for putting on such a great program for youth in Mission.

best workout class I’ve ever been to.

Best Gym and trainer.

Great workout and amazing Trainers!! Orange Theory has nothing on the Fitness Lab!

I go to the classes at Fitness Lab and am so happy with my choice – honestly it doesn’t matter which class it is, I am certain that one class with FL = 3 gym sessions on my own. The classes are always different but you can tell that they are well planned out to incorporate something for each muscle group. The energy the trainers have is contagious and really makes you push yourself – something I always struggle with when working out on my own. I am so thankful I found this place and you will be too, you will not be disappointed in your choice to give these guys a try – I can not recommend them enough!