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.
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JM Performance Coach helps adults build strength, improve conditioning and perform better through structured coaching built around their goals, training history, schedule and lifestyle.
Whether you are preparing for HYROX, rebuilding your fitness, improving body composition or simply becoming more physically capable, the plan starts with where you are now.
Downtown Professionals
Build strength, fitness and better habits without making training your full-time job. Focus on the areas that matter most and make consistent progress with as little as three focused training days per week.
HYROX or Performance
Prepare for your first or next HYROX, improve performance for your sport, or build the strength and conditioning required for physically demanding work and training. All within your capabilities.
Beginner to Advanced
From beginners to experienced trainees, programming is built around your current ability, goals and training environment. Training, nutrition guidance and recovery strategies are adapted to you.
CHOOSE HOW YOU TRAIN
In Person
Ideal for clients who value hands-on coaching, technical feedback and structured progression. We focus on movement quality, exercise execution, strength and conditioning.
Hybrid
Combine regular in-person coaching with independent sessions delivered through my training app. You get hands-on support while developing the confidence to train effectively on your own.
Online
Individualised programming, progress and accountability wherever you train. Best for clients who are comfortable training independently but want professional structure and ongoing coaching.
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
’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 is influenced by more than what happens during a training session. Strength, cardio, conditioning, posture, movement quality, nutrition, recovery and lifestyle all affect your ability to progress. My role is to identify the areas that matter most, build a practical plan around them and adjust that plan as you progress.
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, 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!​
PERFORMANCE INSIGHTS. DELIVEREd
Practical training, nutrition and performance insights to help you make better decisions and get more from your training.
