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Performance Science

Learn. Train. Grow.

I help athletes understand and improve performance by integrating physical training, lifestyle habits, mental performance, and neuroscience data into one system.

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  • Kinesiology
  • Neuroscience
  • Nutrition
  • Research
  • Data
  • Performance
Portrait of Sam Bjelis

About

Built to understand human performance.

Hey there!

Welcome to my training repository. This site is a compilation of all that I have learned, and will learn, all shared with you. So, what can you expect here?

Well, 6 years ago I started working as a junior strength coach who didn't know the difference between a hip flexor and a hamstring! Now, I am paving the way for future research in the high-performance field, and I get to work with top performers in their occupations. And I am so happy to be here!

My passion has always been working with people who are striving to achieve their personal best, whether in sport or life. And I personally believe the best coach for those people is one who never stops learning. I now get to educate others in physical and mental fitness, lifestyle modifications, data driven development, and scientific research modalities.

I strategically pursued my education pathway so I could learn about the body whole-istically. The body is a completely integrated system, and training has to echo that. I am also a huge science gal and I believe in applying actual science in humanly impactful ways. Understanding the current evidence basis for everything I implement is my foundation. Stay tuned on the blog for more on this!

In my coaching, I incorporate physical training, strength & conditioning modalities, data informed development, ESD, yoga, pilates, assisted fascial stretch techniques, as well as lifestyle modifications to support personal needs. If you want to follow along more closely, feel free to follow me on Instagram and Linkedin.

I hope this website can be a tool for you to learn and explore—happy browsing!

-Sammy B

Education

  • BSc Kinesiology (Honours)
  • MSc Neuroscience (In Progress)
  • Nutrition and Research

Certifications

  • Certified Personal Trainer
  • Strength & Conditioning, Sport Science (In Progress)
  • Yoga

Still learning.

Sam working at a desk with a laptop and documents.
Foam rolling glutes.
Client doing a bird dog stretch.
Bridge pose in bright studio with large windows.
Plank leg raise.
Sam working at a desk with a laptop and documents.
Foam rolling glutes.
Client doing a bird dog stretch.
Bridge pose in bright studio with large windows.
Plank leg raise.

Approach

Disciplined simplicity.

Real results come from real systems. I work from pillars and basic training principles and add marginal tools when you are positioned for them.

  • Physical Foundation

    Traditional training principles, periodization, and movement quality. The body is the vehicle that needs to be built right.

  • Mental Performance

    Focus, composure under pressure, executive function, internal control. The mind drives the body. Train it accordingly.

  • Data Integration

    Wearables and cognitive tracking provide the feedback loop. Measure what matters, adjust what needs adjusting.

Blog

Knowledge, shared.

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I work with athletes remotely across Canada and in-person in Toronto, Muskoka, and Waterloo. Engagements begin with a conversation.

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