OUR TEAM
ESTABLISHING STANDARDS FOR STRENGTH TRAINING
The Strength Yard aims to promote the development of our Personal Trainers in establishing the best standards possible. For our clients to achieve the best results, our trainers are continuously learning and keeping up to date with the most recent findings in research and strength training practices.
We are grateful that we are about improving people’s lives. We believe nurturing a relationship of trust and care is as important as imparting knowledge to our clients during their journey to becoming stronger.
JON WEE
A previous personal trainer in Singapore Sports Council with numerous accolades in powerlifting and bodybuilding.
He is also our resident sports masseuse. Jon’s technique is very thorough and can be adapted to each client’s needs whether it be deep tissue work, trigger point therapy, fascial and mobilizing techniques and so on.
He has enabled numerous clients to achieve fantastic results via his strong work ethics as well as his ability to help clients in a way that is both easy to understand and complementary with their current needs and circumstances
SYAM
“Compliance is the science”. Syam’s approach to training focuses on what is optimal for real-life individuals, instead of what is optimal within a scientific vacuum.
Syam has helped his clients reach their strength goals by designing effective goal specific training programs.
He truly has an eye for detail. tracking progress with the diligence of an accountant.
He also believes in empowering his clients with the knowledge necessary to take their training to an independent stage, be it working with him purely in an online fashion as well as our hybrid style programming.
GERALD
With a strong background in competitive strength sports and his qualifications in Sports and Exercise Science, Gerald has a wealth of knowledge to offer his clients whether they are new to Strength Training, or seasoned athletes looking to take their sporting achievements to the next level.
Gerald has an innate ability to connect with his clients. His candid nature allows him to objectively pinpoint flaws and to motivate you to stay the course.
While Gerald isn’t at work, you will find Gerald still enriching his life with fitness. He enjoys Brazilian Jiu jitsu as well as Mountain Biking on the weekends.
DEAN
Dean’s fitness journey is proof that it’s never too late to make a change. Once leading a sedentary lifestyle and carrying the heaviest weight of his life, he turned things around through strength training, losing 20kg, overcoming recurring injuries, and achieving the healthiest shape he’s ever been in.
Now a Personal Trainer at The Strength Yard, Dean specialises in helping everyday people build strength, improve health, and gain confidence, no matter their starting point. He understands the challenges of busy schedules, past injuries, and self-doubt, and uses his own transformation to inspire clients to push past their limits.
“I know what it’s like to start from zero, and I know how life-changing it feels to finally take control of your health. My mission is to guide people to become stronger, healthier, and better than they were yesterday, because I’ve been where they are, and I know they can do it too.”
ALLEN
A familiar face in the local powerlifting scene, Allen first discovered his interest in Strength training at the age of 17 and has since became his passion.
Do not be fooled by his size as he packs a punch. Being one of our most consistent athlete on our gym floor, he has developed a strong set of skills and methods which is what you need to help you discover the benefits and joys of training and navigate your way to attaining your fitness goals.
JODI
Say hello to Jodi, our resident female personal trainer whose bubbly energy and warm personality light up the gym floor. Whether you’re new to fitness, returning after a break, or navigating the journey of motherhood, Jodi is here to guide you with empathy, encouragement, and expertise.
Certified in pre- and post-natal training, Jodi is especially passionate about helping women feel strong and confident in every stage of life. Our members love how she listens without judgment, celebrates small wins, and somehow always knows when to push and when to hold space.
“I know how intimidating stepping into our gym can feel,” Jodi says. “But I promise—once you take that first step, I’ll be right there with you.”
YEW HONG
Yew Hong holds a Diploma in Sports Science and is certified in elderly exercise, bringing with him both the knowledge and heart to help older adults move better, build strength, and improve their quality of life.
He specialises in working with elderly clients and takes a thoughtful, methodical approach to coaching.
While he may come across as a little reserved at first, he’s someone who takes his work seriously and genuinely cares about the people he trains.
“It’s never too late to start — we just go at your pace, one step at a time.”
Densun is known for his electrifying energy and passion in the Powerlifting scene. He never fails to show his determination and has unwavering discipline.
Such is his ethos and it shows in both his work and training.
Look no further if you need someone to help provide a sustainable training methodology as he will be by your side encouraging and driving you for progress.
“It’s a constant quest to be the best version of one’s self. Get better everyday!”
DENSUN
JAIME
Having been passionate about athletics his whole life, Jaime started his journey in Bodybuilding;
but discovered his interest truly in Strength training and has been Powerlifting ever since.
His training methodology revolves around fundamental proven principles that needn’t be too complicated.
He is a fervent advocate for using the right technical models over mindlessly getting through workouts, emphasising the importance of balancing injury prevention and performance enhancement.
With a strong background in competitive strength sports and his qualifications in Sports and Exercise Science,
Gerald has a wealth of knowledge to offer his clients whether they are new to Strength Training, or seasoned athletes looking to take their sporting achievements to the next level.
“Compliance is the science”. Syam’s approach to training focuses on what is optimal for real-life individuals, instead of what is optimal within a scientific vacuum.
Syam aims to help his clients achieve their strength goals by keeping workouts simple, challenging, and tracking their progress with the diligence of an accountant.
Jon has more than 10 years of experience in the fitness industry. A previous personal trainer in Singapore Sports Council with numerous accolades in powerlifting and bodybuilding.
He believes in helping you find the right routine that is not only effective but is also a complement to your personal life.
“Always make a total effort, even when the odds are against you.”
With her great passion in the world of sports, Charmaine has developed a high sense of adaptability to new challenges in life that constantly expands her endurance limits.
Charmaine’s passion is to be able to help people achieve their goal in fitness through the understanding of their own mind and body, unlocking each individual’s true potential.
MCGERE
“Keep things simple and realistic” is Mcgere’s coaching motto. He focuses on simple routines done consistently and done right to achieve lasting results.
Combining nutritional coaching together with technical, movement based strength coaching, Mcgere believes strength training is an impactful and fun way to approch one’s fat loss journey.
He hopes to help clients develop skills and habits that they can continue to take with them on their health & fitness journey even as they progress onto independent training.
RANDALL
“You are never too old to get strong.” A phrase used commonly by Randall.
His journey started when he was overweight and managed to cut 30kg in his 1st year of strength training and has stuck to it since.
Not just talking the talk, he walks the walk by still being an active powerlifting competitor at 46 years of age
and he doesn’t plan on stopping anytime soon!
He attributes his longevity in the sport to his clinical approach in training, prioritising building the proper foundation before anything else.
SERAPHINA
Seraphina has been a sports enthusiast since her teenage years.
Some of her sporting accolades include competitive dragonboating and endurance racing before she caught the bug of strength training.
Believing to push herself to be the best she can be, Seraphina is an avid competitor in the national scene,
clinching regular podium finishes in her category.
As head coach of our Progressive Strength Classes, she strongly believes in the importance of technique and form before progression,
as well as the right mental approach to training.
IAN
The sharpening of the mind and body through the pursuit of strength and fitness” is the methodology of training and coaching that Ian adopts.
With his experience in the strength sports of powerlifting as well as strongman training, Ian is an advocate of purpose driven training,
seeking to assist others in deriving the best results and performance from hardwork as well as methodical and efficient programming.
