ABOUT US
WHO WE ARE
Green Way Fitness is a state of the art health and fitness studio in the heart of Roberts Creek.
The studio boasts a wide variety of high end equipment. Owned and operated by fitness coach Phil de Kovachich, with a passion for making fitness accessible and fun by individualizing each session to be engaging.
About the owner
Phil de Kovachich
Over 5 years spent in leadership roles in the fitness industry. Phil spent two years between 2016-2018 managing a 5,000 member commercial gym in Cote St Luc, Montreal. In this role he made showing up to the gym a pleasant experience for thousands of clients.
Phil continued into private studio fitness to focus on personal training with a specialization on rehabilitation and general fitness. Over the years he has worked with clients from all levels: athletes, young mothers returning to activity, couples who want to get back into shape together, as well as the active aging population.
Certifications:
Canfitpro Personal Training Specialist (2015)
YogaFit Level 1 (2016)
TRX Training Certified (2017)
YMCA Postural/Corrective Conditioning Certified (2019)
Canfitpro Active Aging Certified (2023)
Overtime Athletes Performance Coach (2024)
CPR/AED
My mission is to improve your quality of life through exercise progression and mastery of your body’s mechanics. I will help you achieve your goals by improving all aspects of your health using a multidisciplinary approach of strength development, cardiovascular conditioning as well as balance, stability and flexibility.
Coaching style
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ENJOY YOUR WORKOUT
Working out shouldn’t be a chore, which is why I have developed an approachable and adaptable style of coaching to make exercise fun and challenging for you.
My goal is to improve your overall quality of life using a multidisciplinary approach of strength development, cardiovascular conditioning as well as balance, stability and flexibility. Having variation in your workouts helps you maintain interest in your routines and look forward to your next session.
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EMPATHETIC COACHING
My judgement free attitude will make you feel comfortable and confident in committing to a healthier lifestyle. This is not a one size fits all approach, I take many factors into account (age, exercise history, medical history, past injuries, occupation, etc.) when planning your fitness program. When training with me you can be assured your concerns will be addressed and you will be working through challenges that are tailored to your specific wellness goals.
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RESULTS YOU CAN SEE
I offer solutions that are relevant and customized to each client rather than cookie cutter/general guidance.
I excel at adjusting exercises as needed throughout your workouts based on your ever changing skill and fitness levels, and track a wide range of factors beyond your weight to measure and help you visualize your progress as you work through your plan.
TESTIMONIALS
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Best trainer I've worked with!
Well sized facility with everything you'd need for an engaging and high quality workout. Phil differentiates himself from conventional trainers by continuing to expand his knowledge and applying it with positive results. The program I received from him allowed me to find strength in mobility focused exercise routines. More impressively, when I sprained my ankle Phil helped it return to an improved state beyond where it was before the injury. Best trainer I've worked with to date! He knows how far to push without compromising safety and puts a strong emphasis on avoiding injury.
-Eric
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A dream come true!
I've been working out regularly for many years but, recently, was finding my gym sessions pretty stale. Plus, my results were plateauing. After meeting with Phil, he switched up my gym routine and - even after a relatively short period of time - I'm seeing great progress. I appreciate the overall strength / muscle gains but - just as importantly - I love how Phil keys in on problem areas (lower back and hamstrings for me) and finds SAFE ways to improve / rehabilitate them. Having a super knowledgeable / experienced / professional personal trainer in the Creek is a dream come true for me! Thanks, Phil!
-Patrick
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haven't looked back
My hubby and I started our weight training fitness journey with Phil and we haven't looked back! He did a very thorough fitness assessment, and set us up with functional exercises that gave us an excellent foundation without risk of injury. We both had previous chronic injuries and Phil kept careful attention on preventing repeat injury.
His space is well equipped, he has excellent communication skills and he's an all around nice guy.
I would not hesitate to recommend Phil as a personal fitness trainer/coach.
-Monica