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Small Group Training · West Island Montreal
Small Group Training That Actually Moves the Needle
Small group training at Olympia Performance is coach-led strength and conditioning for 4-8 athletes per session at 16869 Hymus in West Island Montreal. Every block is programmed and supervised by an Olympia coach, scaled to your level, and built to deliver real strength, conditioning, and HYROX-ready output — not generic bootcamp filler.
- 35+ years coaching experience
- 4-8 athletes per session
- Youth to 90 — every program scaled
What is small group training at Olympia Performance?
Small group training is a coach-led session for 4-8 athletes following a single programmed workout. You get the personal attention of private coaching at a fraction of the cost, plus the energy and accountability of training next to other athletes chasing the same standards.
Capped Group Size
Sessions are kept small enough that the coach can program-scale on the floor. That keeps the work hard, the form clean, and the room moving.
Programmed Blocks
Strength, conditioning, and HYROX-style functional work cycle through training blocks so you actually progress instead of grinding random workouts.
Who is small group training for?
Small group training fits adults who want structured strength and conditioning without paying for full private coaching. It works for first-timers, returning athletes, weekend warriors, and HYROX racers training together. Programs are scaled session by session — you train next to athletes at every level.
Athletes who want results without the solo grind
If self-directed gym workouts have stalled, small group brings the structure, the cues, and the accountability that actually move strength and conditioning numbers up.
HYROX hopefuls and weekend warriors
Sleds, ski erg, wall balls, sandbags, runs — small group blocks rotate through the exact movement patterns that show up on race day. Beginners and experienced racers train side by side.
People returning from a layoff
Coming back after time off, an injury, or a long break? Coaches scale loading and intensity per athlete, so day one isn't day-one of an injury cycle.
Anyone who trains better with a room around them
Some athletes thrive solo. Many do not. If you push harder when other people are pushing, small group is the right room.
What does a small group session look like?
A typical session runs 60 minutes: a coach-led warm-up, a primary strength piece, a programmed conditioning block, and a cooldown. Athletes share equipment and platforms inside the multipurpose training space, with the coach scaling loads and movements to each person.
- 0-10 min — Warm-up. Movement prep targeted at the day's lifts and engine work. Mobility, activation, primer sets.
- 10-30 min — Strength. A primary lift or strength complex. Coach calls loading and tempo per athlete.
- 30-55 min — Conditioning. Functional intervals, sleds, carries, or HYROX-style stations. Programmed for the block, not random.
- 55-60 min — Cooldown. Breath work and mobility to bring you back down before you walk out the door.
What kind of small group programs run at Olympia?
Olympia Performance runs strength and conditioning small groups, HYROX prep small groups, and general fitness small groups, all inside one multipurpose training space. Programs follow training blocks so you progress instead of repeating disconnected workouts week after week.
Strength & Conditioning
Squat, hinge, push, pull, carry — programmed across multi-week blocks with conditioning added to round out the engine.
HYROX Small Group
Race-specific work: sled push and pull, ski erg, sandbag lunges, wall balls, burpee broad jumps, and run intervals. Beginners welcome.
General Fitness
Body composition, mobility, and capacity for athletes who want to feel strong, move well, and not get hurt.
Why train small group at Olympia Performance?
Olympia Performance is a multipurpose, high-performance training centre in West Island Montreal with 35+ years of coaching experience on staff. The facility is built for real training — sleds, racks, platforms, ski ergs, runways — not crowded box-store equipment loops.
- 35 years training experience behind the programs you'll run.
- 25+ years as a fitness professional on the coaching floor.
- Coaching across the full spectrum — clients trained from youth athletes to 90 years old.
- 24/7 fob access means you can drop in for accessory work outside class time.
- West Island Montreal premier multipurpose gym at 16869 Hymus.
What members say
"Steve provided great analysis, knowledge, and instruction. Most importantly, he helped me get back in shape in less time than expected."
"A great gym has opened on the West Island. Fantastic equipment and trainers, plus room to breathe! Tired of zig-zagging between people and equipment during your workout? The layout of Olympia is first class."
"After two years of treatment following a car accident, I had lost hope that I would ever be free of pain. I came to Steve and everything changed."
Small group training FAQ
How many people are in a small group session?
Sessions are capped between 4 and 8 athletes. That keeps the coach close enough to scale loading, correct movement, and run a real program — without turning into a one-on-one session priced like one. Group size depends on the specific class block.
Do I need experience to join small group training?
No. Coaches scale every movement and load to your level on the spot. Beginners train next to experienced athletes in the same session, each running the version of the workout that fits them. Book a free tour first and we'll match you to the right block.
How is small group different from a regular gym class?
Most "classes" are random workouts that change every day. Small group at Olympia follows programmed strength and conditioning blocks, with a real coach watching every rep. You progress through training cycles instead of repeating disconnected workouts that never compound.
Can small group training prep me for HYROX?
Yes. We run HYROX-specific small group blocks that drill the race stations — sled push and pull, ski erg, sandbag lunges, wall balls, burpee broad jumps — alongside running intervals. Beginners and competitive racers train in the same room, each scaled appropriately.
How do I get started with small group training?
Book a free facility tour through the contact form or by phone. We'll walk you through 16869 Hymus, talk through your goals and training history, and match you to the right small group block. Most new athletes start within the same week as their tour.
Book a free tour and find your small group
Walk the floor at 16869 Hymus, meet the coaches, and we'll point you to the small group block that fits your level and your goals.