At TORQUE – Our trainers and staff are passionate about fitness and member experience. Our trainers & Coaches will get you results, and our staff will make your time at Torque a positive experience.
We have trainers across a multitude of specialities – so you can be sure you’re working with someone who has the experience needed to get you results.
Every trainer is professionally certified and has numerous years of experience.
To inquire about working with one of our trainers – fill out our New Client Inquiry Form or call us at 416-642-1010, or email dan@torquebarbell.com.
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DAN PETKOVSEK CSCS(AFPA), PTS, Sports Nutritionist 
Owner
Torque Founder, former pro powerlifter and National Record Holder. Certified Sports Conditioning Specialist, Sports Nutritionist & TORQUE Powerlifting Coach.
Dan built Torque from a one man personal training company – into the expansive Torque Performance Network operating today.
Dan is not currently taking clients, however please reach out to him with any business inquiries, mentorship, or partnership opportunities.
DIELLONA ZYMERI
RHN, PTS
General Manager, Director of Training, Wellness Manager.
Diellona is the General Manager at Torque as well as Holistic Nutritionist, and Certified Personal Trainer. She has experience with clients of all levels, and keeps her clients accountable to their goals and motivates them to succeed.
Responsible for keeping Torque operating efficiently as it overlaps with Torque Wellness, Diellona can be contacted with all management inquiries.
WAYNE CHARLES
Operations Lead
Wayne is our Operations Lead and is responsible for keeping the gym running smoothly day to day. He oversees floor operations and member services, to ensure members have a high-quality experience every time they walk in.
Wayne brings structure, consistency, and attention to detail to maintain the standards that keep Torque operating at a high level.
KRISTIN LEGARD
PTS, Nutritionist, Group Fitness, Women’s Specialist, HYROX Coach
Kristin has numerous years of experience and her focus has always been on helping clients reach their health goals through personalized training and nutrition.
She is driven to help others build strength, muscle, lose fat, and create a sustainable, healthy relationship with food.
MARKO PAVLOVIC
CPT, FRCms, PN1, FST
Marko is dedicated to helping clients unlock their full potential through training that goes beyond aesthetics. His approach focuses on improving overall health, strength, body composition, and creating lasting results that support a stronger, more capable lifestyle.
He has helped clients achieve remarkable fitness transformations and life long results.
LILY PADOVAN
PTS, Group Fitness, Spin Instructor, HYROX Coach
Lily is a high-energy coach who works across personal training, group fitness, and spin classes, helping clients push past limits while feeling supported. She brings enthusiasm, structure, and intention to every session, creating workouts that build strength, endurance, and confidence.
Lily’s goal is for every client to leave feeling stronger, more capable, and excited to come back.
MICHAEL OLIVA
PTS
Michael brings a thoughtful, client-first approach to coaching, with a strong emphasis on consistency, proper movement, and long-term progress. He helps clients get stronger, improve body composition, and feel more confident in their training by building routines they can actually maintain.
Mike strives to make fitness simple, effective, and sustainable.
NICOLAS PERDICARIS
PTS, Powerlifting Coach, HYROX Coach
Nico is a World Champion Powerlifter and National Record holder and specializes in training men and women who want to build strength and fitness through training on barbell movements, as well as bodybuilding style training.
Get strong, get in shape, see results with Nico.
ADRIAN DEMKIW
PTS, HYROX Coach
Adrian takes a focused, results-driven approach to personal training, helping clients train with purpose and confidence. He emphasizes proper technique, progressive programming, and accountability to support strength gains, fat loss, and overall performance.
Adrian’s coaching style is structured, supportive, and built around long-term progress—not quick fixes.
NINA TURCO
PTS, HYROX Coach
Nina is a driven and supportive coach who works across personal training and group fitness, helping clients build strength while staying consistent. She brings focus, structure, and intention to every session, creating workouts that challenge clients, improve performance, and build lasting confidence.
EMERSON BRAHIMIR
PTS, Transformation Specialist, IFBB Pro
Emerson is an IFBB Pro athlete and experienced coach who combines high-level fitness expertise with a practical, client-focused approach.
Specializing in body transformations and muscle building he creates structured, simple to follow plans that deliver results while keeping clients motivated, accountable, and consistent every step of the way.
ADAM BLACKADDER
PTS, Rehab Specialist, Manual Osteopath
Adam specializes in helping clients recover from injury, overcome movement limitations, and build strength with confidence. By combining osteopathic treatment with personalized exercise programming, he helps bridge the gap between rehabilitation and performance. Whether you’re returning to training after an injury, dealing with chronic pain, or looking to move and feel better, Adam creates practical, results-driven plans that support long-term health, strength, and resilience.
GARRETT MOHER
PTS, PN1, Firefighter
Garrett is a Full Time Firefighter, and Nationally qualified men’s physique competitor. He is a certified personal trainer and Nutrition Coach. He specializes in body transformations, general fitness clients, and women’s fat loss plans.
Garrett works with both men and women of all ages with a wide range of fitness goals.
TRISTAN ROCHELEAU
PTS, Powerlifting/Strength Coach
Tristan is a certified personal trainer and powerlifting strength coach. He is a competitive powerlifter in the Canadian Powerlifting Union and has experience with strength athletes, personal training clients, and general fitness clients.
Independent Trainers
Independent trainers are invited to use our facility to operate their personal training and fitness businesses professionally.
They are not employed by TORQUE, however we have a close working relationship with them and often refer clients.
If you’re an independent trainer and want information about training your clients at TORQUE, email dan@torquebarbell.com
