WHO WE ARE
At Boiler Room Fitness, our mission is to empower individuals of all ages to move with strength, confidence and purpose. We are committed to providing safe, personalized training rooted in the latest evidence-based practices. By fostering a welcoming and motivating environment, we tailor each program to support our clients' unique needs, goals and abilities-helping them build lasting strength for life.
Our training model is built on three core pillars: inclusivity, safety and accountability . We believe that lack of experience-or feeling unsure-should never be a barrier to getting stronger, so we've created a welcoming space where everyone feels supported from day one. Your safety is our top priority, and we stay up to date with the latest research and certifications to deliver the most effective, evidence-based programming. With a structured, reliable approach, we take care of the planning and tracking-so you can stay focused on what matters most to you.
We're excited to offer a FREE conditioning for climbers class, exclusively for EFT members. This class is designed specifically for climbers and focuses on strength and mobility exercises that actually transfers to better climbing performance.
What we'll work on:
Come try out a session, learn something new and see if structured training is right for you!
TIMES
Rebecca is a graduate of the Fitness and Health Promotion program at St. Lawrence College and a certified personal trainer through the Ontario Fitness Council. She also holds specialized certifications in older adult fitness and group fitness, making her well-equipped to support clients at all levels and stages of life.
Rebecca brings fresh energy and a strong foundation in strength and conditioning. While studying at St. Lawrence College, she served as team captain of the Surge cross country team, where she led the team's strength programming. She also worked with the RMC women's soccer team, developing strength and conditioning plans to help athletes perform at their best.
Rebecca is passionate about helping everyday clients build confidence, strength and resilience. She creates smart, personalized exercise programs that are tailored to each individual's goals and needs. Known for her attentive coaching style and strong rapport with clients, Rebecca believes in meeting people where they are—and helping them go further than they ever thought possible.
Rebecca's Certifications and Continuing Education
As we age, movement becomes more meaningful-and more essential. With over 13 years of experience as a certified personal trainer, Ben has dedicated his career to helping older adults stay strong, independent and capable of doing what they love for as long as possible. His training philosophy is built on the belief that it's never too late to reclaim your strength.
Ben brings specialized tools to support aging bodies with care and precision. Along with a psychology degree with distinction, he has a Fitness and Health Promotion diploma, is certified through the Canadian Society for Exercise Physiology and is Bonefit trained through Osteoporosis Canada.
His approach is both compassionate and practical: he helps clients build strength, balance and mobility using safe, personalized programs focused on the fundamental movement patterns we rely on every day-from getting out of a chair to carrying groceries to climbing stairs. These patterns are the building blocks that help us keep up with the grandkids, enjoy hobbies or just move with greater confidence.
In addition to his work as a trainer, Ben teaches nutrition, sports nutrition as well as health and wellness at St. Lawrence College. He leads community workshops on healthy aging, exercise and osteoporosis, and the role of nutrition in lifelong vitality.
Ben's Certifications and Continuing Education:
"I enrolled in my first strength training group session with Benny in November 2023. Since that time, I have been introduced to a wide variety of exercises, and have utilized a range of equipment in the fitness studio.
Benny's focus is to develop a program for seniors that, over time, promotes functional movement, enabling individuals to build and maintain whole body strength, and improve balance and posture. Safety is a priority for Benny, and he is attentive to form - quickly correcting a student's incorrect posture or movement. Words of encouragement and challenge are offered in a playful and respectful manner.
With no prior experience, I now posses a growing confidence in the gym setting. In addition, my increased energy levels and the stabilization of a chronic injury, are enabling me to continue enjoying outdoor activities and hobbies.
I whole heartedly endorse and recommend Benny's strength training program for any senior wishing to both maintain their physical health and to combat the common ailments associated with aging."
-Gill M.
April 30, 2019
"Now in my 70's, I have trained with Benny for the past 10 years, significantly improving my strength, balance and mobility in that time. Ben's Bonefit training contributed to his ability to help immeasurably in my recovery from a severe vertebral compression fracture. He listens carefully and responds to older-folk issues with helpful and pain free revisions to exercises. It always amazes me how he can restructure a movement to make it do-able when at first it seemed unmanageable. He has earned his reputation as a great trainer for the "older set". Ben makes workouts enjoyable using humor, a high level of commitment and the utmost professionalism.
-Alison M.
July 30, 2019
"Although I do a lot of complaining when Ben puts me through exercises at the fitness center it is because he wants me to use all the muscles in my body. As an older person I know how valuable this is and I always feel better and more virtuous when I have my session with Ben. He will explain why he is doing the various exercises and it is never boring as Ben changes things up so there is always something new. He is always there making sure that I am doing the exercises correctly and that I don't fall or hurt myself. He keeps a record of every session I have with him so he and I can keep track of the progress I have made.
-Virginia G.
