Train with Akhilles is owned and operated by Coach Akhil Dawda. Currently based out of Markham but serving the Greater Toronto Area, Coach Akhilles has been helping clients achieve their fitness goals, as well as helping them live healthier, more active lives since 2006. Through exercise programming, lifestyle coaching, and behavioural modification, Coach Akhilles helps his clients achieve a sense of muscle and body awareness along with increasing confidence, an often overlooked element of exercise regiments. His methods are catered to the needs of each individual client in person and online. 

His training style reflects his past educational background and 12+ years of experience working in the industry. His skill set is also constantly evolving through reputable certifications and courses that are taken every year in order to further his knowledge and keep up to date with the ever changing health and fitness field.

He received his BA in Psychology with a minor in Kinesiology from York University’s Faculty of Health. In addition, he holds a Personal Training Specialist Certification and a Health Coach designation from the American Council of Exercise. Coach Akhilles is also a Certified Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist, a Certified Group Fitness Instructor and a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Coach.

In his spare time, Coach Akhilles enjoys working on his own health and fitness goals.  He finds great satisfaction in learning ways to further his personal growth and professional development.
Coach Akhilles takes an immense pride in his business and the way he conducts himself professionally. His core values are:

• Respect

• Accountability

• Motivation

• Education

• Honesty

He only asks that as a client, business partner, or business associate, that the values be respected and upheld in most if not all interactions.

We hope that Train with Akhilles is a right fit for you. Our goal is to provide the best experience in guiding you on the right path to a healthier, livelier and happier you.