About EMPWR Fitness & Sports Training in Saint Laurent, Quebec
WHO WE ARE.
EMPWR fosters an athletic, productive, and supportive environment where every team member is valued, supported, and looked after as if they were our goalie.
This is EMPWR
We work with people who know what it’s like to be highly active, only to have life get in the way. Whether it’s the transition out of sport, the demands of career and family, or recovering from injury, training the way you once did isn’t always realistic.
That’s where we come in.
We provide the structure, accountability, and expert coaching needed to make consistent progress, with every program grounded in proven sports science.
We take care of the details—planning, programming, and progression—so you can focus on showing up and performing at your best.
Founder’s Story
Certifications
When I started EMPWR, the goal was simple: to create a third space – a place where you feel looked after, supported, and truly empowered-a place built on a foundation deeper than exercise alone. For years, I watched athletes and athletic adults get caught in the same cycle: periods of training hard, followed by stretches of hardly training at all. What was missing wasn’t effort – it was structure and systems, accountability, attention to detail, and the fun that makes training enjoyable. EMPWR was built to change that. Here, training is guided by sports science, delivered with precision coaching, and backed by a culture that builds people up. Whether you’re an athletic adult chasing your edge again or a hockey player preparing for your best season yet, this is where performance and longevity come together. As a coach – and as a father – I believe in playing the long...
Our Coaches
Gabriele Paccione
Certifications
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Rebecca Romary
Emily Gaudet
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Clean and Well-Maintained
Equipment is the Standard
EMPWR is built for peak performance. Featuring 25 yards of turf designed for sled pushes, plyometrics, and agility drills, along with 6 designated performance zones dedicated to each subset of our complete training system: Release/Reposition, Retrain, Reactive, Run, Resistance, and Resilience.
Premium Equipment – An elite training space built for every style, featuring Rogue Fitness racks and barbells, Concept2 rowers, Assault Fitness bikes, and more.
Fitness Testing – Advanced fitness testing equipment designed to track, measure, and optimize performance, giving you clear insights into progress in and out of the gym.
Certified Coaches – Led by certified coaches and athletic therapists, delivering expert guidance, personalized programming, and support for every stage of progress.
A Facility Designed for
Performance & Community.
By providing structure, accountability, and a supportive community where performance and enjoyment go hand in hand, we’ve created a third space: not home, not work, but a place where people feel looked after, challenged, and celebrated.
Welcoming Community – Safe, fun, effective workouts driven by an encouraging group of like-minded adults, helping you stay consistent and build confidence.
Performance & Recovery Zones – Turf and performance areas for training, plus recovery zones with tools to support your complete athletic lifecycle from start to finish.
Stocked Amenities – Clean locker rooms with showers, complimentary feminine products, hair dryers, and thoughtful extras for your comfort and convenience.
That’s Us.
Let’s Learn About You!
We’ve had a blast telling you a bit about ourselves. But this isn’t about us, it’s about you. Your journey, your goals, your results. So let’s get to know each other, set some life-changing but attainable goals, and welcome you to our supportive community.
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