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Violeta Garfunkel

@violetafitcoach

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⏳ Helping people Live longer • Move better • Age stronger
20+ yrs experience in Strength and Conditioning 🏋️‍♀️💪🏽
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What started as an empty basement is now turning into a space built with purpose, for movement, strength, and transformation. 💪

I’m creating this gym to help people feel stronger, move better, and train like athletes , no matter their age or starting point.

This is just the beginning. 🚀 #strengthtraining #movement #TorontoFitness #Leaside #FunctionalTraining #Longevity #AgeStrong #StrongIsBeautiful #TrainForLife #WomenWhoLift #BasementMakeover #PersonalTrainer #CoachVioleta #FitnessJourney #FitOver40 by @violetafitcoach

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Push-ups are amazing for building strength but… most people do them wrong 😅 Hips sag, elbows flare, shoulders collapse… sound familiar? In this video, I’ll show you how to do them properly so you actually get stronger 💪 and protect those joints #pushups #strengthtraining #bodyweighttraining #trainsmart #personaltrainer #strongwomen taken in Toronto, Ontario by @violetafitcoach

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Most of life happens one side at a time, walking, carrying groceries, climbing stairs. If we only train both sides at once, we miss out on building the strength that real life demands.
That’s why unilateral training (one side at a time) is a non-negotiable in my workouts. It builds balance, strength, stability, and protects against injuries, especially as we age. At 52, it’s one of the keys that keeps me strong and moving well.These are staples in my own training. Do you already use any of them?• #unilateraltraining
• #functionalstrength
• #mastersathlete
• #fitover50women
• #over50fitness
• #strengthtrainingover50 • #personaltrainerlife by @violetafitcoach

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They’re not the fastest or the sharpest reps I’ve ever done — but they’re done.
Sometimes, training is about shaking off the rust and reminding yourself you can.
If you’re waiting until it feels perfect… you’ll never start. Go out there! Train anyway. #snatch #strengthtrainingforwomen #womenover50 #womenover40 #livelong #longevity #functionaltraining #stayfit by @violetafitcoach

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At 52 I’m still training to stay strong, mobile, and confident and you can too! 💪🏽
You don’t need to be an athlete to train like one… you just need the right guidance.
DM me to get started! 📧

#NeverTooLateToStart #FitnessMotivation #PersonalTraining #OnlineCoaching #CoachingForAllAges
#FitForLife
#MastersAthlete
#Over40Fitness
#40PlusStrong
#StrongAtAnyAge
#ActiveAging
#MoveBetter by @violetafitcoach

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When the wind is -2.4 but the commentary is +10 @speeddoctor96 🤣💪 #sprintlife #wma #ontariomastersathletics #athleticscanada #trackandfieldlife #athlete #womeninsport by @violetafitcoach

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“We don’t stop moving because we age — we age because we stop moving.”

I repeat this to myself all the time. As we get older, it gets harder to prioritize our own movement. And if we let that thinking win, we stop doing certain things — and our bodies adapt to that lower level of activity.

But the same is true in the opposite direction: keep moving, keep challenging yourself — and your body will adapt and get stronger.

I’m Violeta, a Masters track athlete and personal trainer helping real people move with strength, purpose, and confidence — at every stage of life.

Whether you’re just getting back into fitness or ready to level up, I’ll help you build a body that supports your goals and your lifestyle.

Let’s age strong. Let’s defy limits. 💪

📩 DM me to get started or ask questions! #PersonalTrainer
#agestrong
#movementismedicine
#fitnessover40
#trainforlife
#staystrong
#aginggracefully taken in Toronto, Ontario by @violetafitcoach

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Exciting update!
After years of sprinting, lifting, and coaching, I’m now opening up more space to work with women who want to feel strong, powerful, and confident - at any age or fitness level. 💪 #TrainWithVi
#WomenWhoLift
#StrengthTrainingForWomen
#BuildStrength
#StrongIsBeautiful
#weighttrainingforwomen #StrongAtAnyAge
#FitOver40
#womenover40fitness #PersonalTrainerLife
#onlinefitnesscoach
#womensfitnesscoach
#femalepersonaltrainer
#strengthcoach #MastersAthlete
#sprinttraining taken in Toronto Canada by @violetafitcoach

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#wmacmasters #trackandfield #wma #athleticscanada #ontariomastersathletics taken in Gothenburg, Sweden by @violetafitcoach

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Last workout before race day on Tuesday!
We met great athletes from all over the world! Now rest, eat well and recover!! taken in Göteborg, Sverige by @violetafitcoach

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Dm me to learn how!

#weightlifting #fitnessmotivation #motivation #over50fitsquad #trackandfield #lifestyle by @violetafitcoach

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OMA Championships weekend! Gold on both the 100m and the 200m 🥇🥇
Thanks to @jamal.j.n.miller who is taking me in the right path to Sweden!! Thank you to my weightlifting coach @abdallahalsebaai and @varietyvillageweightlifting for making me strong and powerful! Very happy with where I am at!
Thank you @sindy28p for helping me be where I need to be!!
6 weeks to go! @2024wmac
🎥 @heycarreeann Thank you for the video!
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#trackandfield
#ontariomastersathletics
#athleticscanada
#wma
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