SVPT

Personal Trainer
Cam Hood

TRAINING Philosophy:

“Absorb what is useful; reject what is useless.” -Bruce Lee

Cameron loves results, solid training principles and basic movements done well. He is always learning and tries to learn from all the proven resources, apply that to training and throw out the fluff.

“Train hard but train smart.” -Cameron Hood, CSEP-CPT

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Certifications

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Canadian Society of Exercise Physiology
Certified Personal Trainer

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Lethbridge College
Diploma in Exercise Science

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Alberta Fitness Leadership Certification Association
Resistance Training, Portable Equipment Designation, and Group Fitness

Favourite Exercise

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Squats!! They are a basic human movement; they build muscle all over; you can utilize them for fat loss; you can utilize them for weight gain, and you can use them for overall body composition. Squats build muscle all over; they’re a functional movement, mobility movement, and a stability movement. You can use them in assessing deficiencies. They’re an injury prevention movement and a joint strengthening movement. They are a versatile, do anywhere movement, and they increase overall power.

HISTORY

Cam has been immersed in athletics and training for as long as he can remember. 

With over 20 years coaching experience and close to 13 years training at SVPT Fitness – since the day the doors opened in Edmonton – he’s provided his extensive knowledge, practice and sincerity to help others achieve their goals. 

His approach to training is rooted in versatility and solid proven methods, drawing from a wide range of practices and modalities; the right tool for the job. 

When not learning, training, or training clients, Cam can be found with his tolerating wife, golden retriever and 3 rescue cats. 

TrainEE Type

Cam has had the pleasure of training an assortment of clientele from teen sports to national level athletes to moms and dads and those with disabilities or other challenges. He helps clients reach their individual goals utilizing evidence based training. Cam wants you to learn the safest, most efficient methods and movements for you to reach your personal goals in a safe, controlled, progressive environment.

What CAM'S CLIENTS ARE SAYING

“I’ve been training at SVPT since 2019. Cam did my introductory session but didn’t have an open time slot that matched with my availability until 2023. He was well worth the wait. I’ve had 4 other trainers in the past and Cam’s knowledge of fitness, injury recovery, and sports far surpasses the other trainers. During the two years I’ve regained a significant amount of my former athleticism, and Cam has helped me prepare for a half-marathon while staying injury-free and hitting new PBs every other month. SVPT is a great space, where I can go to relax my brain and work out my body, and the whole team is very welcoming and supportive of everyone who walks through the door. My advice: If you can, train with Cam.”
AW
“I’ve been training with Cam for over 5 years. What an amazing trainer! He’s incredibly knowledgeable about anatomy and exercise physiology — definitely the guy to see if you’re working around an injury. Super adaptable, professional, and always enthusiastic and motivating. He’s a stickler for proper form and employs a lot of different training techniques customized for each person’s individual goals and limitations. Always look forward to my sessions with Cam and can’t recommend him highly enough!”
Catherine Zuzak
“I have been training with Cam, once a week, for 12 years. When I started, it was with a vague goal of attaining the highest level of fitness of my life. Goals change, and now I seek to maintain strength and mobility as I age. While PRs and big lifts are in my past, I appreciate Cam for helping me achieve those, and for his evolving training methodology that promotes strength development while protecting joints, and connective tissues. I also appreciate his "on the fly" flexibility in programming when I arrive with one of those random sleeping injury and/or inexplicable joint pains that become increasingly common over 50. Cam has a wealth of experience, knowledge, and is always learning. He brings that growth mindset, along with an infectious enthusiasm, to the gym, and his clients benefit from it.”
Trish Macklin

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