Meet the team

John Vivian


Co-founder & Coach

John VivianA fitness enthusiast for several years, John discovered CrossFit in early 2005.

After realising the potency & potential of CrossFit, he began his journey of learning & sharing the benefits of performance-based training.

A Certified CrossFit Trainer (CCFT, CF-L3), John continues to evolve his fitness knowledge and coaching skills.

In addition to his CrossFit certifications, he is a Kanama High Performance Weightlifting Level 1 Coach, and has received training from the Ontario Weightlifting Association.

John is also an avid martial arts student, having begun his training in JKD Concepts and the Filipino Martial Arts in 1997 under renown JKD Concepts instructor, Makoto Kabayama.

To expand his martial arts repertoire, John has also trained with Jason Lancucki of SBG Toronto, as well as studied BJJ (Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu) with Elliott Bayev, head instructor at OpenMat Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu.

John’s current qualifications include

  • Certified CrossFit Trainer (CCFT, CF-L3)
  • CrossFit Weightlifting (Mike Burgener)
  • CrossFit Basic Barbell (Mark Rippetoe)
  • CrossFit Nutrition (Robb Wolf)
  • CrossFit Mobility (Kelly Starrett)
  • CrossFit Endurance (Karl Borg)
  • CrossFit Judges
  • Weightlifting Level 1 Coach (Hani Kanama, Kanama High Performance)
  • JKD Concepts Apprentice Instructor (Makoto Kabayama, Kabayama Bushidokan)
  • CPR & First Aid

Machiko Emoto


Co-founder & Coach

Machiko EmotoMachiko was introduced to CrossFit in 2005.

In a few short months she developed a love for the CrossFit methodology.

A dedicated, charismatic, and enthusiastic CrossFitter, Machiko has attained the rank of CrossFit Level 2 Trainer.

Having a special passion for Olympic-style weightlifting, she is also an OWA-trained member of the Ontario Weightlifting Association.

Machiko’s current qualifications include

  • CrossFit Level 2 trainer (CF-L2)
  • CrossFit Weightlifting (Mike Burgener)
  • CrossFit Basic Barbell (Mark Rippetoe)
  • CrossFit Nutrition (Robb Wolf)
  • CrossFit Mobility (Kelly Starrett)
  • CrossFit Endurance (Karl Borg)
  • CPR & First Aid

Ryan Harman


Coach

Ryan HarmanBio coming soon.

  • CrossFit Level 1 trainer (CF-L1)
  • CrossFit Mobility (Kelly Starrett)
  • CPR & First Aid

Jeff Lam


Coach

Jeff LamJeff is a seasoned CrossFit trainer and has over 20 friends on Facebook, most of which he insists are real people.

After being absurd and strange, his second favourite past time is athletics. Since childhood, Jeff has competed in a wealth of different sports but excelling in varsity track. Eventually, he’ll realize his passion is less with sport itself but instead the art of human performance.

Since then, Jeff has pursued knowledge in human kinetics obsessively by means of both CrossFit methodologies and other professional education. In conjunction with years of experience in different styles of periodization, he has the tools required to help his clients reach their goals. His philosophy is “train hard, live easy”.

When Jeff isn’t training, he spends his time watching reruns of The Simpsons or staring out the window.

Jeff's current certifications include

  • CrossFit Level 1 trainer (CF-L1)
  • CrossFit Weightlifting
  • CrossFit Coach’s Prep
  • Varbanov Weightlifting Trainer Level 1
  • ACE Personal Trainer
  • ACE Youth Speciality Trainer
  • Sheridan College Human Performance Training
  • Humber College Fitness and Health Promotion
  • CPR & First Aid

Paul Medeiros


Coach

Paul MedeirosBio coming soon.

Adam Pham


Coach

Adam Pham

While researching information about standing desks and how sitting is harmful to health, Adam stumbled across articles about CrossFit.

He first started work on forging his elite fitness in 2011. Having focused primarily on bodybuilding and powerlifting since high school, he was immediately humbled by the difficulty of ring dips.

HIs personal goal is to ensure he is physically fit in the long run so that he can continue being active in old age.

Adam is also working toward achieving a 405 lb. back squat and 500 lb. deadlift. In addition to CrossFit, he also does archery and bouldering.

With a prodigious appetite, he sometimes fantasizes about being a competitive eater.

  • CrossFit Level 1 trainer (CF-L1)

Dylan Sawyer


Coach

Dylan SawyerBio coming soon.

  • CrossFit Level 1 trainer (CF-L1)
  • CPR & First Aid

Chris Smith


Coach

Chris SmithBio coming soon.