At Embody Fitness, our Strength Lab is where purposeful movement meets expert coaching. This is not just a workout - it’s a structured, intelligent approach to building a stronger, more capable body.

In the Strength Lab, you’ll engage in targeted, equipment-based training designed to build muscle, enhance movement, and improve overall stability. Our dynamic class formats - Small Group Personal Training and Large Group MetCon / HIIT-style classes - support body composition, strength, and conditioning goals and deliver real, sustainable results.

THE STRENGTH LAB

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THE STRENGTH LAB EXPERIENCE

Leading the way is Marty Smits, bringing over 20 years of experience as a strength coach and personal trainer. Marty has worked with everyone - from World Champion boxers and NHL athletes to celebrities, runway models, and, most importantly, everyday people who simply want to feel stronger and healthier.

Marty’s approach is grounded in a holistic philosophy, combining smart programming, proper mechanics, and a deep belief that strength is foundational to overall well-being. His passion for fitness and genuine commitment to helping clients reach their goals make him the perfect guide for anyone stepping into the Strength Lab - whether you’re just beginning your journey or pushing toward your next performance level.

With Marty’s expertise and Embody’s thoughtful programming, the Strength Lab offers a supportive, results-driven environment where you can build strength that lasts.

  • Maximum 10 members per class

    Small Group Personal Training offers the benefits of personalized coaching and structured programming at a more accessible price point. With world-class coaching, intentional program design, and one of the best-equipped gyms in the province, members experience consistent progress in a supportive small-group environment.

    All SGPT members follow a periodized strength and conditioning program—a structured training system that organizes workouts into planned phases, each with specific goals, intensities, and volumes. This approach optimizes performance, improves long-term results, and reduces injury risk.

    Programs are individualized for each member through adjusted loads, tempo, and exercise progressions—ensuring everyone trains safely and effectively within the same session.

    Key Features of Periodized Training

    • Planned training phases (hypertrophy, strength, power, deload, etc.)

    • Progressive adjustments in load, volume, intensity, tempo, and rest

    • Reduced injury risk through controlled training stress

    • Sustainable progress without plateaus or overtraining

  • Maximum 20 members per class

    Metabolic Resistance Training (MRT)- “Strength training performed at high intensity to build muscle and boost metabolism.”
    MRT uses resistance training circuits with minimal rest to keep heart rate elevated. Strength is the priority—cardiovascular demand is the result.

    MetCon (Metabolic Conditioning)- “Fast-paced strength and cardio intervals to improve overall conditioning.”
    MetCon blends resistance training, cardio, and HIIT-style intervals to challenge multiple energy systems and improve work capacity.

    HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training)- “Short bursts of maximum effort followed by brief recovery periods.”
    HIIT is a cardio-focused workout designed to burn calories efficiently and elevate post-workout metabolism using equipment or bodyweight movements.

    Key Differences

    • HIIT: Effort-based, cardio-dominant training

    • MetCon: Balanced mix of strength and cardio conditioning

    • MRT: Resistance-focused training with high metabolic demand

  • Personalized one-on-one coaching—coming soon.

  • Performance-driven team training—coming soon.

  • Foundational training for young athletes—coming soon.

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