Mikel Functional Fitness

Helping You Stay Strong, Mobile, and Pain-Free

Personal Training in Vancouver for Adults Over 40

If you’re over 40 and want to move better, feel stronger, and stay active for life—Mikel Functional Fitness is here to help. Based in Vancouver, we offer personalized one-on-one training designed to meet you where you are—and take you where you want to go. No bootcamps. No crowded gyms. Just focused, results-driven training built for adults with real lives and real bodies.

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Why Adults in Vancouver Choose Mikel Functional Fitness

Our clients are busy professionals, parents, creatives, and retirees across Vancouver. What they have in common? They want a fitness plan that works—with a coach who understands how to support them through the unique needs of life after 40.

Custom Fitness Coaching
We design a fitness plan just for you. Whether you’re starting again after a break, recovering from an injury, or working toward a new strength or weight goal—we adapt everything to you.
We focus on strength, stability, posture, balance, and pain-free movement—so you can keep doing what you love, longer
Located in Vancouver, our training studio offers a clean, private setting where the focus is entirely on you.

Proven Results for Your Age Group

I specialize in helping clients aged 40 and above achieve lasting health and fitness your fitness goals. I understand the unique challenges that come with age, including past injuries, joint health concerns, and underactive muscles. That’s why I create personalized programs to strengthen your body, improve mobility, and protect against injury.

My holistic approach integrates physical training with nutrition and lifestyle coaching. In our initial assessment, I identify any weaknesses—whether it's old injuries or areas needing attention—and work with you to turn them into strengths. By focusing on functional fitness, I help you move better in daily life, not just during workouts. With exercises designed to enhance flexibility, build strength, and support joint health, I ensure you can safely reach your long-term goals.

Whether your goal is weight loss, muscle building, or improved mobility, I'm here to guide you every step of the way. Together, we’ll build a healthier, stronger you.

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Training with Mikel has been extremely rewarding, informational, and encouraging. I have worked with Mikel during pregnancy and while being postpartum, which eased any previous safety concerns I had. I would recommend training with Mikel!

- Kathryn

When I approached Functional Fitness I had two goals, to lose 20 lbs and end all lower back pain before my 50th birthday. I'm grateful to have received guidance and direction from a mind reader who also happens to be a grown-ass man!

- C.Odom

Over the last two years, I have enjoyed my experience training with Mikel. He tailored a program to improve my overall fitness level with a focus on strength and flexibility. Mikel has an upbeat personality and energetically encourages me to push to improve my strength, flexibility, and overall fitness.

- Bryan

Training with Mikel has been fantastic. He’s helped me lose 20 pounds and gain muscle. Always knowledgable and motivating. Thanks Mikel!”

Ilya

Training with Mikel has been extremely rewarding, informational, and encouraging. I have worked with Mikel during pregnancy and while being postpartum, which eased any previous safety concerns I had. I would recommend training with Mikel!

- Kathryn

When I approached Functional Fitness I had two goals, to lose 20 lbs and end all lower back pain before my 50th birthday. I'm grateful to have received guidance and direction from a mind reader who also happens to be a grown-ass man!

- C.Odom

Over the last two years, I have enjoyed my experience training with Mikel. He tailored a program to improve my overall fitness level with a focus on strength and flexibility. Mikel has an upbeat personality and energetically encourages me to push to improve my strength, flexibility, and overall fitness.

- Bryan

Training with Mikel has been fantastic. He’s helped me lose 20 pounds and gain muscle. Always knowledgable and motivating. Thanks Mikel!”

Ilya

Training with Mikel has been extremely rewarding, informational, and encouraging. I have worked with Mikel during pregnancy and while being postpartum, which eased any previous safety concerns I had. I would recommend training with Mikel!

- Kathryn

When I approached Functional Fitness I had two goals, to lose 20 lbs and end all lower back pain before my 50th birthday. I'm grateful to have received guidance and direction from a mind reader who also happens to be a grown-ass man!

- C.Odom

Over the last two years, I have enjoyed my experience training with Mikel. He tailored a program to improve my overall fitness level with a focus on strength and flexibility. Mikel has an upbeat personality and energetically encourages me to push to improve my strength, flexibility, and overall fitness.

- Bryan

Training with Mikel has been fantastic. He’s helped me lose 20 pounds and gain muscle. Always knowledgable and motivating. Thanks Mikel!”

Ilya

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What’s up guys, I just wanted to show you how I like to show my clients how to do a proper deadlift. Let me know if you have any questions and I’ll be happy to help you. You can book a free consultation with me on my website Mikelfunctionalfitness.com or dm me. Cheers.

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Try this exercise out for anyone who has trouble with back pain.

How to setup for the seated leg extension exercise. Great exercise for those quads.
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Here’s an example of a single leg hip thrust exercise. I hope this helps you guy’s.
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Here’s my 2nd breakfast in which just added heirloom tomatoes to my avocado toast and scrambled eggs. Simple yet delicious 😋

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Who It’s For

We work with clients from all over the city:

Kitsilano
Yaletown
Mount Pleasant
Point Grey
East Vancouver
Downtown Vancouver

If you’re over 40 and ready to feel good in your body again—we’re here to help.

About Your Trainer

Hi, I’m Mikel. I’ve worked with adults across Vancouver who want to improve their energy, mobility, and physical confidence—without the pressure of performance culture or fad fitness.

“I didn’t think I could feel this strong again at 52. Mikel built a plan just for me—and it works.” – C. Odom, Vancouver

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Your Personalized Training Plan Includes:

Full-body assessmentGoal setting + progress tracking
Strength, mobility, and posture coaching
Personalized training sessions (in person or hybrid)
Flexible scheduling that fits your life

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Train With Confidence in Vancouver

Sessions are available mornings, afternoons, evenings, and weekends. Whether you’re close to Kits, Yaletown, East Van, or downtown, we’ll find a schedule that works for you.

📍 Serving: All of Vancouver
🕘 Flexible Scheduling | Private Studio Training