ALP Training Institute

04/14/2026

👋 He started coaching at 21. He just turned 42.
Half his life. 1 obsession 💪

Most people spend their whole life searching for what they're meant to do. Adam Lloyd found it early — and never looked back.

Founder. Owner. Director of High Performance.
The reason ALP exists. The standard everything here runs on 💯

For over 2 decades, Adam has been building 1 thing: a system that produces real, repeatable results for people who expect more from themselves.

But what you need to understand before anything else?
He doesn't just coach this. He lives it 💯💪

In the gym. In business. In life. The standard he holds for his clients is the exact same standard he holds for himself. Average has never been an option. That's not a tagline — it's 21 years of proof 🔥

Ask the people around him what makes him different, and they don't talk about programming or periodization.

They talk about what happens before any of that. Adam builds the relationship first. Everything else follows 💯

"Without trust, they won't believe in the program — and without belief, there are no results."
— Daniel, ALP Coach

"He tells you what you need to hear — but delivers it in a way that makes you feel what you're capable of."
— Gabby, ALP Coach

Honest. Intentional. Belief-driven in a way that lands differently. That balance is rare.

What have you spent half your life doing? For Adam, the answer has never changed ➡️ help people perform under pressure — when it matters most 👍👍

That's what The ALP Method was built for. A system rooted in how the nervous system drives performance. Physically. Mentally. In competition, in business, and in the moments that define you.

Elite athletes. Professional fighters. Executives. High-achievers who've stopped accepting average.
Same standard. Same method. Same results.

He still works directly with select clients.
But his biggest role today?

Developing the people you've spent the last eight weeks reading about. Building the team that carries this forward.

If ALP has ever shifted something for you — in the gym in your head, or anywhere else — this is the post to say it 👍 Drop it below. 👇

04/07/2026

👋 Meet Leah ➡️ Every high-performing environment has someone behind the scenes making everything look seamless.

At ALP… that’s Leah 💯

From the moment you walk through our doors, to how sessions run, to how communication flows — the standard you experience isn’t accidental.

It’s built in our core values, maintained by our awesome teammates, and refined year after year by our incredible community 🔥💪

And Leah is a huge part of that!!

She’s the one connecting the dots, keeping things organized, and making sure both our clients and coaches can focus on what actually matters: results.

What makes her even more impressive?

She doesn’t just understand structure — she understands performance.

A recent graduate of Redeemer University, Leah balanced academics while competing as a collegiate soccer athlete — developing the discipline, awareness, and consistency that now show up in

Because here’s the truth ➡️ High performance isn’t just what happens on the turf.

It’s how everything operates behind the scenes. The preparation when no one is watching.

And when people compliment how smooth, professional, and dialed-in our environment feels…

That’s a direct reflection of teammates like Leah.

We’re lucky to have her on the team 👊

03/31/2026

👋 Meet Katie ➡️ When people think “physio,” they often think rehab.

At ALP… we think performance.

And that’s exactly what Katie brings to the table.

Katie Spadoni isn’t just here to help you get out of pain — she’s here to help you understand why you ended up there in the first place… and make sure you come back stronger than before.

💡 Whether you're:

➡️ A young athlete dealing with nagging injuries

➡️ A parent trying to keep your kid healthy through a long season

➡️ Or an adult who’s tired of feeling stiff, tight, and limited

Katie’s approach bridges the gap between rehab → performance → long-term resilience.

No guesswork.
No cookie-cutter protocols.
Just clear, intelligent treatment paired with real-world application.

What makes Katie different?

👉 She doesn’t treat symptoms — she solves problems
👉 She integrates seamlessly with our coaching team
👉 She understands that recovery is only step one… performance is the goal

At ALP, we don’t separate physio from training.

We integrate it.

Because the goal isn’t just to feel better…

It’s to move, perform, and live better 💯

If you’ve been dealing with something that “just won’t go away”…

Or you’re serious about staying ahead of injuries instead of reacting to them—

Katie’s your person.

📩 DM us “PHYSIO” or click the link in our bio to book your initial session.

03/23/2026

👀🤷‍♂️ Motivation is temporary, so what do you do when that runs out? 👇👇

We don’t wait for motivation, We build discipline that lasts forever!

Most people talk about how hard life is.
Very few actually step into it.

4 years ago, Dayton Price () went through something most people will never have to face…

Severe burns across more than 50% of his body.

Pain most men wouldn’t tolerate.
Recovery most wouldn’t even attempt.

And today?

He’s in the gym. Under load. Pushing through landmine thrusters like it’s just another step forward.

Oh, and he not only won the OUA golf championships last year -> he's got a legit shot at becoming a pro golfer this year 🔥🔥🔥

Let’s be clear…

This isn’t about “feeling motivated.”
This is about choosing who you are when things get hard.

That separates the elite from average.

Because discipline isn’t built when life is easy. It’s built when every excuse in the world would make sense… and you show up anyway 💪

Dayton didn’t just recover.

He rebuilt himself.

Stronger.
Sharper.
More resilient than before.
And he inspires all of us at ALP, Every, Single, Day 💯

So before you say you’re “not feeling it” today…

Ask yourself:

👉 What standard am I actually living by?

Because there are people out there rebuilding their lives…
…and you’re debating whether to start.

Win Monday. Set the tone. You deserve it!

03/10/2026

👋 Meet Coach Matteo 💪 One of the best parts of building the ALP family is watching young coaches grow into exceptional professionals 👀


Matteo is a great example of that.

He first joined us last April as an intern while studying Kinesiology at McMaster University. It was a no brainer to hire Matteo out of the internship and over the past year, he’s quickly grown into a key teammate at ALP — it’s all been well earned!!

Matteo shows up every day with curiosity, energy, and a genuine desire to get better at his craft.

As a lifelong athlete with a strong background in competitive soccer, he understands the discipline and structure required to perform at a high level. Soccer athletes especially enjoy working with Matteo, but his positive attitude and ability to connect with people makes him a great coach for any type of client.

💯 Youth athletes, adults getting started, or experienced lifters looking to level up — Matteo brings the same focus and professionalism to everyone he works with 💯

Exactly the kind of teammate we’re proud to have representing the ALP Method 🔥🔥

If you see Matteo around the gym this week, make sure to say hello 👊

Drop Matteo a 👊 or ⚽ in the comments to show him some ALP love.

03/04/2026

👋 Meet Coach Gabby 👋

With a Kinesiology degree from the University of Guelph-Humber and certifications in personal training and strength & performance, Gabriella brings both science and intention into every session.

A key strength of Gabby's is her lived experience. Years of competitive soccer shaped her understanding of discipline, resilience, and what it really takes to improve. She doesn’t just coach movement — she understands the mindset behind performance.

After over a year as a coach at ALP, Gabby has a shown a rare ability to meet someone exactly where they are… without lowering the standard.

She builds strength without ego.
She coaches confidence without shortcuts.
She sees potential before her clients see it themselves.

Whether she’s working with youth athletes building foundations or adults reclaiming their strength, she trains the person behind the program. For her, fitness isn’t just about reps and sets — it’s about confidence, resilience, and long-term growth.

Gabby, we’re grateful for your consistency, your care, and the quality you bring to ALP every single day.

If she’s helped you level up, drop a comment below and let her know 👇

02/17/2026

👉 Meet Daniel Rico 🚨

There’s something powerful about a coach who has grown inside the process 👍👍

Daniel didn’t just show up at ALP with a résumé — he showed up with humility, hunger, and a genuine love for human performance.

From starting martial arts at 12 years old to pursuing his degree in Kinesiology, Daniel has always been a student of movement. But over the last few years, his growth has accelerated in a big way.

Last summer, Daniel worked side by side with Adam, helping train our Pro-Elite hockey athletes. He was a HUGE help 💯

He’s worked with:
- Youth athletes just beginning their journey
- Division 1 caliber baseball and football players
- Professional NHL and MLB athletes and Pro Kickboxers
- Teachers, Yoga Instructors, Executives, and more!!

And he’s done it with maturity well beyond his years.

What sets Daniel apart isn’t just exposure to such a wide variety of clientele including such high-level athletes — it’s how seriously he takes the craft.

Months of personal mentorship with our owner, Adam.
Daily conversations about standards.

Reps on the floor, with some of the best athletes in the world! Constant, purposeful, improvement.

He’s also part of the Strength & Conditioning team at Redeemer University in Ancaster, working directly with collegiate athletes and continuing to sharpen his ability to coach at a high level.

Daniel understands something important:
High performance isn’t loud.
It’s disciplined. It’s intentional. It’s connected.

Whether he’s coaching a young athlete learning how to hinge properly for the first time or supporting a high-level competitor preparing for their season, he brings focus, care, and real technical understanding.

ALP is stronger because of him 💪

Drop a 💙 for Daniel and the next generation of elite coaching done right!!

If you’re looking for a coach who blends high-performance exposure with real connection and attention to detail — Daniel is someone you’ll want in your corner.

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02/17/2026

👆 Here's some tips for tight hips 👌
Dealing with stiff hips and struggling with mobility? Fix it with this 3-exercise series used by top hockey players and elite performers worldwide.

Whether you’re hitting the ice, the gym, or the boardroom—your hips are non-negotiable. This simple, effective 3-exercise hip series has rescued countless hockey players, and it’s time it works for you.

Exercises:

1️⃣ Hip Rolls – Stay tall, roll the hip around, get that knee low without any knee pain. Loosen up your hip capsule, build control.

2️⃣ Seated Hip Range of Motion + Heel Taps – Activate those hip flexors from a lengthened position. Deep core, obliques, hip flexor… all coming online.

3️⃣ Hip Range of Motion Sweeps – External hip, adductors, groin, quads, calves + core integration. Game-changer for mobility and performance.

Why it matters:

- Improves hip mobility → better athletic performance, better business posture.

- Activates what most “mobility” drills miss (hip flexor, adductors, deep core).

- Ideal warm-up BEFORE leg day, sport, or even a long sit in the boardroom.

How to use:

▶ Do this series as your warm-up 2-3 times/week.
▶ Before legs, before sport, or when your hips feel stiff.
▶ Focus on control, range, and activation—not speed.

Who this is for:

1) Hockey players, athletes, executives, active adults.
2) Anyone who sits too much, lifts heavy, moves often—but finds their hips “frozen.”
3) Coaches, trainers—this is a simple & effective tool to add to your kit.

Final note:
If your hips feel like they're “just okay,” this will help you feel next-level. If you’ve got performance goals—on the field or in the office—sharing this with your athletes, clients or friends means you’re helping them move better, perform stronger, and live healthier.

02/10/2026

Tuesday 👉 Meet Danny 🚨 Today isn’t just another Tuesday — it’s a milestone. This week, what better way to kick off our 'Meet our coaches series' with celebrating Danny’s six-year work anniversary at ALP 🔥🔥 BIG congrats, and thank you Danny!!!

Six years of showing up. Six years of coaching with heart and purpose. Six years of helping people feel stronger, move better, and push past limits they once thought they had 💪

Danny didn’t start here as a coach with us — he started long ago as an athlete, and working at big box gyms. A coach and a competitor whose journey through powerlifting, fitness competitions, Ironmans, hockey, Fatherhood, and more gave him not just experience, but empathy.

When Danny and his wife Kim walked in as members in 2019, we saw someone who did more than train hard — he trained thoughtfully and intelligently, always seeking mastery over movement.

We saw our alignment, and Danny was hired almost immediately!

Before ALP, Danny spent nearly 15 years at one of Canada’s biggest fitness companies, Goodlife. And over the years, he's mastered what it means to coach with quality, consistency, and real results — not just noise. He learned what high-quality training looked like on the inside, what real coaching feels like from the client’s perspective, and he’s carried all of that wisdom into every session here.

What makes Danny exceptional isn’t just his technical knowledge — it’s the way he coaches the person, not just the program. He meets people where they are, challenges them to grow, and celebrates their wins like they’re his own.

ALP wouldn’t be what it is without him. We’re beyond grateful for the years he’s invested in every client’s journey.

Drop a 💙 for Danny and join us in celebrating a coach who makes this place better every single day.

Six years strong.
Here’s to many more. 💪💙

02/03/2026

👆 👋 Meet Team ALP 💪💪 And to be completely clear — ALP does not exist without them 💯

The standard, the culture, the energy people feel the moment they walk through our doors... it's because of them!

This team shows up every day with care, professionalism, and pride in their work. They coach with intention. They listen before they speak. They hold people to high standards because they care about them.

They celebrate wins quietly and take responsibility seriously -> and they never forget there’s a real human on the other side of every program, every session, every conversation 💯

I’m incredibly grateful for this group — not just for what they do, but for who they are 🙏 such an amazing group of high quality human beings and professionals!

Over the next few months, every Tuesday, we’re going to introduce you to each coach individually.

If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to train at ALP — or who you’d actually be working with — this series will give you a real look inside.

From former Ironman competitors to former NHL Strength Coaches, Physiotherapists, Kinesiologists, Performance Mindset and Nutrition Coaches, and more -> you'll get to know their backgrounds, how they coach, and what drives them 👍

Because if you’re trusting someone with your health, performance, or your child’s development — you deserve to know the people behind the process.

This is the team that makes ALP what it is.
Proud doesn’t even begin to cover it. 💙

- ADAM LLOYD ()
Founder & Owner
Director of High Performance

01/06/2026

💪 from one of our current Online Clients, Daniel Freedman 👇👇

"In just 100 days, Adam’s physical, mental, and business coaching have made me a better athlete, person, and coach – all without a single in-person session.

Physical: Adam’s RPE and tempo protocols, combined with stellar week-by-week progression, curbed my overtraining tendency.

Discipline now spills into daily life with better sleep, increased productivity, and almost no booze. I'm deeply grateful for this transformation.

Mental: I've fully internalized Adam’s mental skills training. These principles anchor my life beyond the gym. For example, after my whiny voicemail about warm-up difficulty, Adam directed me to watch each video 5x, take notes, and keep my phone in the locker. I executed exactly with great success. When I griped about gym noise, he reframed it as a focus test. Now I embrace distractions as data.

Core Lesson: Failure is data to reframe for success.
Big Win: It's improved my own coaching.

My Takeaway Message: Hire Adam!!! He coaches coaches with expertise, respect, and precision—knowing when to guide and when to be a (polite) hardass.

My Credentials:
- 10+ years consulting/coaching/exec with Elite CEOs (Tanner Chidester); CrossFit HQ; Precision Nutrition’s John Berardi; PTDC’s Jon Goodman, Eric Bach

- 20+ years as executive in media, tech, non-profit and online education

— Daniel Freedman​
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Big thanks to Daniel for this awesome testimonial and we're pumped to hear about your amazing personal achievements with Adam's programming and coaching support 👍👍

Want to know more about our Online Coaching services?

Comment below or send us a DM with the word "ONLINE" and we'll send over more info 👍👍

01/05/2026

👀🔥 New years is a time to “Raise Standards, not Resolutions” 💯

Most people chase motivation for a few weeks and let it fade by February.

But here at ALP, we build systems that outlast hype and deliver long-term results.

And that’s why we launched our 2026 New Year Deals — to put you in the right environment, with the right structure, and the right tools to make change permanent 💪

Take advantage before they're gone January 11th!!:

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Wising a you and your family a very Happy New Year! Over the years, we've come to understand there are two ways most people approach the New Year.They either chase motivation for a few weeks… Or they raise their standards and build systems that actually last!At ALP Training Institute, we don’t b...