Kacey Baines
Powerlifter, Strength Coach, Pregnancy & Postpartum Specialist
About
Kacey picked up her first barbell at the age of 18 and has been an advocate of strength training ever since. She is a former Team Canada powerlifter, certified Strength Coach, and Pregnancy & Postpartum Specialist.
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Though retired from competitive powerlifting, Kacey enjoyed a 14 year long career as one of Canada’s top lifters. She competed at IPF World Championships in Salo, Finland (8th place), and the Commonwealth Championships in BC., Canada (1st place), in 2015. She has won her class at CPU Nationals four times and has held multiple provincial and national records.
Kacey was owner/operator of Montreal's best-known powerlifting gym, Epicentre Training, for 11 years. She closed Epicentre in 2019 to focus on raising a family.
Kacey currently coaches online, and in-person for specialty consults,
workshops, and seminars.
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Kacey has coached & developed powerlifters from novices at the regional level, right up to medallists on the international stage, but she has a special interest in beginners and those experiencing difficulty returning to exercise.
Since the birth of her first child in 2017, Kacey has extensively studied pregnancy & postpartum fitness and immersed herself in the world of pelvic health. She collaborates with a network of pelvic physiotherapists to support those wishing to exercise with pelvic health considerations.
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Kacey received a BFA from Concordia University in 2003 and it was at this time she completed her first personal training certification, furthering her studies over the years through YMCA, CanFitPro, FMS, ISSA, P&PPA, TFA Level 1 & 2.
When she isn't coaching, Kacey spends her time training, painting, baking, and trying to keep up with her two busy young children!
Kacey supported my recovery from two pregnancies.
I struggled with neck and shoulder pain from nursing and needed support strengthening my back to be able to cuddle my babies without pain. When the pandemic hit and I needed to workout at home Kacey tailored a work-out routine to my needs. She understood exactly when I said that with two small children at home, I only had about 15 to 20 minutes a day to workout. The workout program helped me strengthen my shoulders and back and prevented me from injuring myself while I chased two tiny (but heavy) babies around all summer.
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- Ivanna R
1-on-1 Custom Coaching
Work closely with me! Individualized programming according to your goals, lifestyle, and equipment you have access to.
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Training app with workout tracker, instructional videos, in-app messaging.
Stay in close contact with weekly check ins and video review of lifts.
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Recommended for competitive powerlifters, pregnancy & postpartum, managing injuries, experiencing pelvic health symptoms or considerations, and anyone else who wants more support and interaction.
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60 min Online Consult
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Having trouble with a particular lift or movement? Getting back into training and working around some health considerations? At a road block or plateau in your training? Let's chat!
Consults are 60 mins.
(Mandatory before starting 1-on-1 Custom Coaching).
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Group Programming
Choose from 2 programming streams:
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Home Training: Beginner (without equipment) Suitable for true beginners! No experience necessary. Gentle, low-impact training. Build strength and get your heart rate up! Exercises can be scaled. Access to monthly training plans and workout tracker. Instructional videos.
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Home Training: Intermediate/Advanced
(with equipment)
Using dumbbells, kettlebells, bands, suspension trainer, etc. Some training experience recommended. Strength training and high intensity intervals. Exercises can be scaled. Access to monthly training plans and workout tracker. Instructional videos.
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Group Programming available for Pregnancy & Postpartum - please contact for more information as this is a specialized group.
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