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Strength and conditioning coaching in Vancouver specializing in individualized training, athletic performance, and boxing strength and conditioning.

Founder: Evelyn Calado, MKin, CSCS. Evelyn Calado is a Vancouver strength coach who has a Master’s degree in Kinesiology, focusing on high performance training and coaching science from the University of British Columbia. She has been working in the industry for over a decade. Evelyn is a registered Kinesiologist with the BCAK and a certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with the National Strength and Conditioning Association. She comes from a multi-sport background and competed at the National level as an amateur boxer for 8 years. Her experience combines both formal education, working with high level athletes, and general fitness clients. Evelyn is Functional Movement Systems certified and is also a certified NCCP Level 2 Boxing coach and Weight lifting coach. She is also on the Boxing BC Board of Directors with the High Performance Team as the Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach for Team BC. Working with Evelyn will help you improve movement competency, prevent injury, and create a sense of confidence in the weight room so you can successfully transfer what you learn, to your sport and/or everyday lives.

09/29/2026

A little late, but a few photos from our annual Avos Strength Client Appreciation BBQ ☀️

It was such a great afternoon getting everyone together outside of the gym for some good food and even better company

A huge thank you to all of our clients, past and present, who have supported Avos Strength and trusted us with their training over the years

We’re incredibly fortunate to work with such a great group of people and I’m always grateful for the community that has grown around Avos

Thank you to everyone who came out and made it such a fun afternoon ❤️

09/24/2026

Machines have their place

Free weights and compound movements are incredibly valuable for developing strength, coordination and stability

But that doesn't mean every exercise needs to be done with a barbell or dumbbells

Machines can be a great tool when we want to target a specific muscle, add volume for hypertrophy, work around or rehab an injury, or provide a little more external stability for someone who needs it

They can also be particularly useful for hypermobile clients, where having more constraint can sometimes help control range of motion and keep the movement where we want it

Not everyone has access to specialized equipment, and you certainly don't need machines to get strong

But when they're available and they fit the goal, they can absolutely have a place in a well-rounded program

It's not about whether an exercise is “functional” or not

It's about choosing the right tool for the job 🛠

09/10/2026

The basics, done well, repeatedly over time

Good training doesn't need to be complicated

You don't need a new exercise every week or a program filled with increasingly complex movements just to make it feel more advanced

Get really good at the fundamentals

Train them consistently

Progress them when you've earned it

And give them enough time to actually work

Simple doesn't mean easy

And it definitely doesn't mean ineffective

08/26/2026

One of the best parts of being a coach is the relationships you build along the way.

You can train someone for years, they move across the country, and life takes you in different directions…

Then you get a message saying they’re back in town for a month and would love to come train with you while they’re here.

That’s pretty damn cool.

Coaching is about a lot more than sets and reps. The relationships you build with people are what make this job so rewarding. ❤️

07/10/2026

How do you know if your training is actually improving performance?

Our Performance Testing assessment gives boxers and combat athletes objective data to guide their training.

Using evidence-based testing, we assess:

• Strength

• Power

• Mobility

• Conditioning

Every athlete receives a detailed report with their results benchmarked against elite-level data, helping identify strengths, weaknesses, and where training can have the biggest impact.

Founding Cohort Pricing (until September 30):

• $100 per athlete for on-site testing at your gym (minimum of 6 athletes)

• $150 for individual assessments at Gymbox

Punch testing is not included in this round of assessments.

If you're a boxer, coach, or gym interested in booking performance testing, send me a DM and I'd be happy to answer any questions.

07/07/2026

Training should not look the same for everyone.

At Avos, we do not believe in forcing people into generic programs.

Training should be built around the person in front of us: their goals, injury history, schedule, experience level, and what they need to feel stronger, more confident, and more capable.

Whether someone is getting back into training, working around an injury, preparing for sport, or simply trying to move and feel better, the process should be thoughtful and intentional.

That is what we care about most.

07/02/2026

A big thank you to Tosin for all of her work coaching at Avos.

Tosin has been a steady part of GYMBOX ATHLETIC CLUB early morning crew, with the 6:30am classes, and we’re so grateful for the energy, care, and professionalism she brought into the gym.

Monday was her last class with us, as she’s moving on to a new full-time opportunity, and we’re genuinely so excited for her.

Thank you, Tosin, for being part of Avos. We’ll miss having you in the gym, and we’re wishing you all the best in this next chapter.

06/25/2026

Behind every great program is a team that cares about getting the details right.

At Avos Strength, every coach shares the same philosophy: build a strong foundation, move with purpose, and train for the long game.

Whether you're working toward better performance, recovering from an injury, or simply want to keep doing the activities you love for years to come, our goal is the same: provide coaching that's thoughtful, individualized, and built around you.

Proud of this team and the work we do every day.

Train. Play. Repeat.

06/23/2026

Strong foundations create long-term results.

Before we increase load, we earn it.

Before we increase complexity, we master the basics.

Before we chase performance, we build movement quality.

Too often, people rush to advanced exercises while overlooking the fundamentals that make those exercises safe and effective in the first place.

At Avos Strength, we believe the long game matters.

The goal isn't just to get stronger this month.

The goal is to continue training, competing, hiking, golfing, skiing, running, and living actively for decades to come.

That starts with building a foundation you can trust.

Train. Play. Repeat.

06/18/2026

Most people think longer is better.

In reality, the best training session is the one that matches your goals, recovery, and schedule.

A 45-minute session performed with focus and intent will often produce better results than 90 minutes spent going through the motions.

That doesn't mean rushing through your training. Some goals require longer rest periods, especially when strength and power are the priority. The goal isn't to do less. The goal is to make the time you're spending count.

Show up with a plan, stay present, and focus on the quality of the work you're doing.

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Vancouver, BC

Telephone

(778)5549237

Website

http://www.avosstrength.com/

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