Confidence through movement
ABOUT ME
DAVID ZHONG
I'm a Registered Kinesiologist and Certified Personal Trainer based in Greater Vancouver, with 10 years of hands-on experience in evidence-based strength training, fat loss, and injury rehabilitation.
My academic foundation is a Bachelor of Kinesiology from UBC. I hold six active certifications including BCAK Kinesiologist registration, Precision Nutrition Level 1, and Certified Pain Free Performance Specialist and I work at the intersection of exercise science, movement quality, and practical coaching.
In my clinical work at Evolve Strength, I train clients one-on-one across a range of goals: muscle gain, body composition, sport conditioning, and recovery from musculoskeletal injury. My programming is built on current research, not trends.
Since March 2025, I've served as President of Fitness Refined, where I lead content strategy, editorial direction, and program development for a fitness media platform with its own iOS and Android app. I write and edit articles on strength training, fat loss, sport-specific conditioning, and applied nutrition.
I'm available to comment for media on: Resistance training and hypertrophy, Evidence-based fat loss and body composition, Injury prevention and active rehabilitation, Nutrition for athletic performance, Fitness misinformation and how to identify it.
Reach me here or through Fitness Refined at fitnessrefined.co.
Coaching services
For motivated individuals looking to gain muscle, lose body fat, break plateaus, and sustainably transform their bodies.
Packages:
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12 Weeks
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16 Weeks
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20 Weeks
What You Get:
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Personalized Progress Tracking Log
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Personalized Training Program
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Personalized Nutrition Program
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Unlimited Communication with David
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Weekly Check-ins (Phone/Video)
Active rehabilitation includes a variety of exercises and activities designed to help individuals recover from injuries, surgeries, or conditions that affect physical function.
ICBC Direct Billing Availble
What You Get:
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Pain Management
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Posture Correction
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Functional Training
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Strength and Mobility Training
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Balance and Coordination Exercises
David offers personalized training plans, expert guidance, and motivation to help you achieve your fitness goals, from weight loss to muscle gain, with lasting results.
Packages:
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12 Session
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24 Session
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36 Session
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48 Session
What You Get:
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Personalized Progress Tracking Log
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Personalized Training Program
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Personalized Nutrition Program
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1-on-1 hands-on personal training with David
Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST) is a type of manual therapy that focuses on the fascia, the connective tissue that surrounds muscles, bones, nerves, and organs in the body. Fascia plays a crucial role in movement, stability, and overall physical function, and when it becomes tight, restricted, or adhered, it can lead to pain, reduced mobility, and other issues.
Benefits of FST:
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Increased Flexibility
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Reduced Pain
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Improved Athletic Performance
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Better Posture
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Increase Recovery
SUCCESS STORIES
"I’ve worked with a few trainers before, but none have been as knowledgeable and invested as David. Every session is tailored to my goals, and I’ve seen huge improvements in strength and mobility."
Jason
January 10, 2025
"In just three months, I went from constant shoulder pain to hitting personal bests in the gym. David’s focus on technique and rehab made all the difference."
James
February 10, 2025
"I’ve lost 18 pounds in 12 weeks, but more importantly I finally feel confident again. David made fat loss simple — no crash diets, just structure, consistency, and accountability."
Kevin
Aug 10, 2025
DAVID ZHONG
FITNESS COACH
1920 Willingdon Ave #3105,
Burnaby, BC V5C 0K3
Tel: 778-927-0233
@davidz_fitness
