Coming soon to the Beltline in downtown Calgary in October 2026!
Performance Coaching Built Around Real Life
You do not need to train like a professional athlete to benefit from a professional approach.
JM Performance Coach works with adults who want a more structured, purposeful way to improve their fitness and performance—whether that means preparing for HYROX, rebuilding strength, improving body composition, or simply becoming more physically capable. Coaching is designed around your goals, your training history, your schedule and the demands of your life.
Downtown Professionals
Find time to eat well, exercise, recover and advance your fitness goals in a little as 3 days per week. We will focus on pulling levers that matter most
HYROX or Performance
Get ready for your first or next HYROX race! Improve your performance for your favourite sport. Optimize your tactical conditioning. Up to you!
Beginner to Advanced
I build programs for all levels, abilities, and goals. Custom programs, nutritional guidance and recovery strategy is all included. We start where you are.
Choose your Coaching Mode
In Person
Best for beginners to intermediate trainees. We will cover proper form, mobility and execution, so you can exercise safely and effectively.
Hybrid
Get the best of both worlds. Train once a week in person while following the rest of the program on your own, via my training app.
Online
Structured coaching for clients who want professional programming and accountability wherever they train.
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How Coaching Works
1
Apply.
Tell me about your goals, training history and current challenges.
2
Assess.
We establish your starting point, priorities and constraints.
3
Build the Plan.
Training, conditioning and supporting strategies are structured around you.
4
Train. Measure. Adjust.
Progress is tracked and programming evolves as you improve.
Coach. Athlete. Practitioner.
Jamey Merkel
I’m a performance coach with more than 10 years of experience helping people become stronger, fitter and more capable.
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My coaching combines movement, strength and conditioning, athletic performance and body composition within an individualised approach built around each client’s goals and lifestyle.
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I have coached everyone from everyday adults and older clients to athletes and military personnel, and I continue to train and compete as a Masters athlete in Men’s Physique and HYROX.
I believe in leading by example, continually developing my knowledge, and using training data and technology to make better coaching decisions.
My Credentials
Performance Coaching Beyond the Workout
Performance coaching is different. The goal is to elevate your game, whether that is in daily life, work or sport. A step beyond just personal training, this dynamic journey is all about upgrading your skills, smashing your goals, and transforming your overall performance. With your own custom personal training and nutrition plans, comprehensive progress check ins, and tailored strategies, you'll have everything you need to thrive. I empower my athletes (And yes, I believe everyone is an athlete) to conquer obstacles, set ambitious objectives, and create actionable plans to unleash your true potential. Plus, you'll not only grow personally but also achieve an incredible physique along the way!
Different Goals. Same Standard: Progress.
Jamey M
"coached myself through contest prep to a 3rd place finish at the imperial cup for mens physique masters over 50. now I'm getting ready for the big stage. Every good coach is their first and worst client. you cannot help others change if you cannot change yourself"
Keson T
"When I started Personal training with Jamey, my initial goal was just to lose weight (now over 2o kg and counting). thanks to his training and advice, I now I have finished my first 1/2 marathon and getting ready for my first marathon!"
Reed M
"been working with jamey for online only coaching for the last 18 months, 3 days per week. at 48 I am finally getting jacked! His personal training and nutrition plans are spot on, easy to follow and our checkins keep me on track!"
Andrea P
“I hired jamey to help prep me for the Asia Oceanic Beach ultimate championships. My goals were to improve my athletic performance, get stronger, faster and injury proof myself. And wow, not only did we place well, I won team MVP and not a single injury. Thanks coach!"
Jeannette C
"I am a Personal training client of Jamey, working to improve my hiking. I needed strength and endurance to really enjoy my hiking trips. he always pushed me to dream big. NOW I have hiked the Great Wall, climbed mount Kinabalu and next is mount FUJI! not bad for a 62 year old!"
Dilshen D
As a career military man, my tactical readiness is key. Jamey helps me excel by optimising my fitness, mindset, fixing postural issues and getting my nutrition on track. all while prepping for advanced courses. Thank you sir!​
"THE SECRET TO GETTING AHEAD IS GETTING STARTED" —MARK TWAIN
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