I’ve had the incredible pleasure to be coached directly by Robert King for over two years. (Attended his gym over four years) Robs vast knowledge in Powerliftifng has been instrumental in getting me to where I am today.

He has been able to guide me through injuries (non-lifting related), and push me to be better. With Robs steadfast coaching I have broken the M2 National Deadlift record, competed and took overall Gold in equipped, and silver overall in classic at 2019 Commonwealths.

I travelled with Rob to South Africa in October 2019 to compete in Masters Equipped Worlds. I placed Silver overall and took Gold on deadlifts. Definitely a highlight of my life!

Rob has helped me be best version of me! He believes in me , gets me and shares my dreams with me!

Alisa Humber Cutler

Master II Worlds Gold Medalist

I was never an athletic person, I was overweight as a child and up til I was in my mid 30’s. I was always the fat kid in gym class that no one wanted on their team. I was always picked last. So I hated team activities. Once I found happiness I started loosing weight. Not fast, but over the last 12 years I’ve lost 40 lbs. A couple years ago I wanted to get toned up. I tried doing it on my own but just wasn’t getting the results I wanted. A coworker recommended Heavy Weights. I am not good in large groups so I started with a personal trainer. It was the best thing I’ve ever done for myself. Heavy Weights has given me the skills and confidence in myself that I can do it. For the last year I have been taking Strength Camp classes with Rob. He is constantly giving guidance on how to improve technique, lift better and be stronger. He knows that I’m probably going to be the one off to myself but is always there doing what he does best. Coaching his team. I completed my first competition in September and would never have done it without Rob.

Carla

I’ve always been fairly active growing up and fitness never seemed to be an issue. Its been a little over two years ago now since I had to run a PARE test for a job and didn’t make it through, I didn’t have the strength to finish but I was determined to go back. I turned to Heavyweights where the coaches had the knowledge of what it takes to be prepared for the test. A year later I went back and had no problems passing. This is where Coach Rob came into my life. Just after passing the test I was interesting in the knowledge that he had for lifting and his willingness to help whenever he could. He introduced me to powerlifting and from the beginning he knew my potential and continues to strive for the best. He makes every training day fun and gives the occasional kick in the ass for the days I’m full of complaints. Forever grateful for all he does!! -

Jessica Woodfine

It’s not the gym, it’s not the machines, it’s not the equipment, it’s the coach! Working-out has always been a chore for me. I lacked motivation getting to the gym and lacked the knowledge of proper training. It wasn’t enjoyable. Fast forward 2 years later, I’m excited for every class and every training session. This is all thanks to coach Rob. His coaching skills go beyond knowledge & technique. He provides me (and everyone at the gym) with support, guidance and confidence. He pushes us when we need it and knows what we are capable of. That’s what makes him such a great coach and trainer. Thanks to Rob I have competed and placed in fitness and powerlifting competitions. I love the stronger me…thank-you coach!

Kerri-Lee Clarke

I have been training with Rob for nearly two years now. Although I have only known him a short time, I have learned so much from him and the powerlifting community he has created.

I began training with Rob to remain active and become stronger as a busy student, little did I know it would become much more than that!

I have done two provincial competitions under Rob’s training, and have thoroughly enjoyed the experience. I have gained confidence and strength while discovering a passion for powerlifting.

Rob is a knowledgeable and encouraging coach always pushing me to achieve things I never could have imagined before joining his group.

The WWLW community has empowered women and created a safe space where I have felt incredibly welcomed and uplifted by everyone, especially Rob.

Lily Bertolo

Student

Rob has been my coach with powerlifting for over two years. His knowledge and his coaching skills are impeccable. He has taught me so much!

So much in fact that he is now coaching my 13 year old son.

He starts with the basics, looking at the proper lifting techniques from hand position, foot placement, even footwear, breathing, speed. He teaches how to do it safely making you stronger. And then he pushes your limits making you feel so empowered!

Lori Taylor

Nurse

Living on an Island where it requires a ferry ride to go to work and joining the gym would mean 2-3 hours added to my daily commute had a huge impact on me waiting over 5 years before joining a gym. During that time I worked out at home alone and done well for 2-3 years. Then the wagon tipped over and I lost all will to lift weights and only done “some” cardio. It took me over five years to finally commit to joining a gym that I’ve only heard of, “Heavyweights”! Through those five years I have been online constantly sizing up the programs, craving the support but fearing the idea of working out with other people. Even when searching for a program at heavyweights they all appealed to me in one way or another, but strength camp really intrigued my sense to lift. I finally walked through the doors March 1, 2017 and fell in love immediately. The room was filled with supportive athletes on all levels cheering one another and all lead by an athlete enthusiast of a coach, Rob King. A coach who enabled each athlete to reach goals and push our potential limits beyond anything we every dreamt capable. From Box Jumps to deadlifts, Rob is behind you 100%. He is always there to assist, improve and guide you to always being better by improving your technique, strength, as well as your confidence. Shortly after joining Heavyweights and being coached by Rob I agreed to compete in my first powerlifting meet in December of 2017. During this Open meet Rob led me to First place! I. Was. Hooked. I have placed third in the Provincial, NL, powerlifting championship, as well as The Eastern Powerlifting Championship held in PEI this summer, all lead by Rob. I look forward to training hard, achieving more PRs, and qualifying for Nationals. I would never have done any of this without the fine coaching and support from Rob King! Thank you!

Melissa Elizabeth

Nurse

If your looking to bring your training to a new level and gain the strength and transform your body- I'd recommend Coach Rob. I'd been doing bootcamp classes and cardio for years, it wasn't until I started training with Rob that I really noticed a difference in my strength and body shape! I love lifting heavy weights now and he continues to push me past my limits and succeed every training session. Coach Rob is experienced, patient and knowledgeable.

Michelle Harwood

PowerLifter & Fitness

Straight up, I’m neither a power lifter nor am I particularly strong. What I am, is a 51 year old mom and runner who was completely broken 4 yrs ago..in every way…emotionally, mentally and physically.

Strength training and Rob’a coaching however have helped me rebuild my body and life.

When I started with Rob, I had just left a 34 yr relationship that was slowing killing me. My partners infidelity and emotional abandonment left me chronically sick and physically weak to the point I could no longer run and, with a bum hip, was having difficulty walking some days.

We started slowly, box squats and benches with just the bar. Rob also mixed in specific exercises to help with my hip. He gave me space, let come to the gym and work out the tears when I needed it, and he pushed me when I had more.

As I became physically stronger, I started to be able to put my life together..1 piece at a time.

Fast forward 4 yrs….I have my own home, my kids live with me full time, and last week I was bummed out because I was targeting a 32km run and only ended up doing 29km ?. I strength train 3x’s a week and feel better than I have ever felt (and I love the changes in my upper body and arms!!).

Rob keeps me grounded in my training and is a key resource that I lean on to help me, even with my running hiccups (he may never admit that though ?).

Best of all, I’m happy and feel strong.

The lesson I’ve learned is this, strength training is for all of us, not just those that compete and, with the right coach, it’s safe and will give back so much more than you put into it.

Thanks Rob, literally, you gave me a life I never knew I could have.

Peggy Mercer Somerton

Where do I begin?

Since I posted a while back now up to March 2019 Nationals .where I qualified for Commonwealths.

I have had a few more competitions since then , with covid thrown in there , stopped
Competitions for awhile , but now everything is back going strong.

I have another Provincials completed in sept- 2021
Then may 2022 done Nationals and gotI made 12 National records, 2 gold medals Classic and Equipped.
And two spots on the WORLDS TEAM for Classic and Equipped in Oct / 2022.

Which I am very excited to be lifting for Canada , and none of this would be possible without my coach “ Rob King”.

My friends expertise on training me the right way has brought me to where I am today,
If he didn’t start me on the right track, I would not be a powerlifter today.

I am a stronger, healthier, happier, person than I was when I met Rob and walked into his gym back in 2017 I was on crutches, over weight, no energy.

So thanks coach for what you have done for me, and thanks to you I have inspired so many women all over the world at age 74 now started at age 68/ 69.

Tks again Coach my friend

Ruby K.

Retired - Competitive PowerLifter

Where do I start?

Back in 2019 I had zero strength. Constantly attending appointments for cortisone shots for my shoulder. I had heard great things about coach Rob but had no idea how much it would change my physical and mental health.

In the beginning I was really nervous. It only took me a couple of weeks to see first hand the coaching skills from Rob. He managed from his feet constantly leading by example. I always said he had eyes in the back of his head lol. Every class was about proper form and slowly building your strength.

Rob is the most patient person I know and believe me to train me was definitely a challenge.

Fast forward to 2022 I am stronger than I have ever been in my life.

I’m not competing but so proud to be able to plank my own body weight, hiked 2000km in 2021 and much more.

I wear my t shirt so proudly because the logo represents strength for women created by a man who is so passionate about making a difference.

Sandra Price

Mortgage Specialist