Beth Yarzab

Highlighting just a few of the students I’ve certified as Personal Training Specialists and Fitness Instructor Specialists since I started as a PRO TRAINER in 2010.

It’s a great time to register for a certification with a 25% discount on Standard and Premium Packages for the PTS & FIS programs.

Code: CERT25OFF
*discount ends April 30/26

My upcoming courses:

PERSONAL TRAINING SPECIALIST
May 1-3 online ID 136644
Oct 2-4 Peterborough ID 136040
Oct 15-18 Scarborough ID 134766
Dec 10-13 Scarborough ID 134768

FITNESS INSTRUCTOR SPECIALIST
Nov 19-22 Scarborough ID 134770

It will be my privilege to help you through these exciting programs. Let’s get you certified to work in the fitness industry!
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GRIND. I did the best I could and had fun doing it.

Prepping for my 2nd was an “express version” after my eye surgery late Nov.

I also transitioned from my cherished online coach who got me started in powerlifting, recognizing I needed in-person support to break through my squat terror barrier.

With only 10 weeks to prep, Coach .cyclepath and I tweaked technique on all 3 lifts and started rebuilding strength after I was cleared to lift again.

In the last peak weeks, I was run off my feet at work to lock in my most successful month while also navigating exciting career changes. (Oh my nervous system!!)

After being scared out of my mind at Provincials in October, I went into this meet with a goal of feeling calm while trusting my body and training. I also wanted to have fun with my fellow lifters and bring some sparkle to the platform.

Squat 1: 90kg/198lb 🔴🔴🔴 stumbled
Squat 2: 90kg/198lb ⚪️🔴⚪️
Squat 3: 97.5kg/215lb ⚪️⚪️⚪️

Bench 1: 45kg/100lb ⚪️⚪️⚪️
Bench 2: 50kg/110lb ⚪️⚪️⚪️
Bench 3: 55kg/121lb 🔴🔴🔴

Deadlift 1-2-3: 115kg/254lb 🔴🔴🔴
When my 1st DL barely moved, I was surprised. This is a weight I’ve done in the gym and my PR from last Nats was 297lb!

I reattempted 2 more times and felt like a rockstar with people on-site cheering for me. It just wasn’t there 😔

I’m proud of my rebound after failing my 1st squat. I’m happy I stayed positive and had fun. I lifted with my whole heart.

Next year I’ll be 50 so I’m graduating into M2. I love this sport more than ever and have big goals. Now it’s time to go after them.

Thank you for being my support crew at home and in St John’s.

Thanks to my daughters and mom and siblings for cheering for me.

Thanks to my friends, clients, and colleagues .stouffville for supporting me.

I’m forever grateful for my amazing friend for sharing her pl skills with me.

Thank you to the meet organizers, officials, and volunteers. You created a fantastic competition experience.

Looking forward to getting stronger and more skilled, Coach Jason. We’re just getting started!
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2 weeks until

Hardest training I’ve done in a while.

Tears were shed while fighting for squat depth.

Bench is feeling better after straining my rotator cuff the 2nd week into prep.

Deadlift took it out of me.

Just a few things on my mind, and not only powerlifting. Isn’t that always the case while peaking? 😂

Looking forward to Newfoundland. Not going to promise I’m done getting emotional .cyclepath 🤦‍♀️
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The Push-Pull Showdown is back! 🔥

Join us Nov 22 for a friendly bench press + deadlift competition supporting the GoodLife Kids Foundation.

Whether you’re a first-time lifter or an experienced competitor, this is your chance to test your strength, celebrate community, and lift for a cause.

🏋️‍♀️ Novice + Experienced divisions
🎯 All proceeds support kids with intellectual disabilities + autism
❤️ Lift heavy. Give back. Make an impact.

DM us to register — spots are limited!
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My hardest training. My hardest meet in the 3 years I’ve competed in powerlifting.

Leading up to my peak for Provincials, I lost confidence in squat. Every heavy set was anxiety stricken - even with weight I had successfully done before.

The shakiness showed up on the platform and I couldn’t control it.

So, before my next meet I have an opportunity to face the squat demons and learn to ride the wave of nervous energy.

5/9 successful lifts. No meet PRs, but lots of learning.

Squat:
1 - 105kg / 230lb 🔴🔴🔴 (lost balance after completing the lift 😔)
2 - 105kg / 230lb ⚪️⚪️⚪️
3 - 112.5kg / 248lb 🔴🔴🔴 (chest dropped & needed spotters 🙏)

Bench:
1 - 50kg / 110lb ⚪️⚪️⚪️
2 - 52.5kg / 115lb 🔴🔴🔴 (jumped the press command 🤦‍♀️)
3 - 55kg / 120lb 🔴🔴🔴 (strength wasn’t there)

Deadlift: we scaled back the plan so I finished with weights I was confident in.
1 - 112.5kg / 248lb ⚪️⚪️⚪️
2 - 117.5kg / 260lb ⚪️⚪️⚪️
3 - 125kg / 275lb ⚪️⚪️⚪️

It was amazing to have the support of plus my siblings and their families in the crowd, as well as my everyone watching the livestream.

Thanks to my colleagues for encouraging me and spotting me, especially .cyclepath and Jordan.

Shout out to the event organizers and volunteers as well as my fellow M1 competitors for keeping it fun.

I have tremendous gratitude for who was my handler and who has been my rock through an emotional time in this sport (& life!) ❤️

I already qualified for Nationals in March, so back to training I go - not just physically but mentally too.

I’m very proud of the work I put in for this meet, despite the outcome. It’s an honour to compete at this level.
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