My History

A journey started

My name is Josh Budd and I am a certified personal trainer based in Northern Ontario, Canada. As a life long lover of health, wellness and fitness of all kinds, I’ve followed a set of principles that has seen me through several walks of life- most recently that of fatherhood.

My Purpose

Awareness precedes change

Over the past eight years, I’ve immersed myself in all aspects of fitness, health, and wellness. I’ve earned my Personal Training Certification through ISSA, completed a 200-hour Yoga and Meditation Teacher Training with Anuttara Ashram and received my Mat Pilates Certification through East to West Yoga. These qualifications, combined with over 20 years of personal experience training, 15 of which were spent playing high-level basketball (from age 13-28), have shaped my approach to movement and well-being.

I believe that my knowledge and the time I’ve spent refining every area of a healthy lifestyle allows me to offer effective guidance, support and accountability. Through a methodology that promotes sustainable progress-without spending endless hours in the gym or leaving you feeling burnt out and exhausted.

My Mission

A life of passion is a life led well

I believe in accessible, sustainable fitness that fits into any lifestyle. Using kettlebells and calisthenics, I help you build strength, resilience and confidence- whether you’re working out in a small space at home or hitting the gym. But fitness is just one piece of the puzzle. My approach prioritizes your overall well-being, ensuring that movement supports better sleep, reduced stressed, improved energy and a higher quality of life. At Awareness Academy, there’s no hierarchy- no “best” way to train. My goal is to empower you to move, feel, and live better by making fitness practical, effective and deeply connected to your overall health. Together we’ll build strength that serves you in every aspect of your life.

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