"Adam’s training went beyond simple strength and flexibility exercises by incorporating full body movement. He helped me become much more aware of my movement patterns, which not only helped me reduce nagging injury issues but translated into improved performance. His passion for training properly, along with his knowledge of what it takes to be at the highest levels of sports, was key to helping me achieve my 2010 Olympic medal."

Cori Bartel 2010 Olympic Silver Medalist

"Thank-you Adam, for all you advice and planning during my 2010 Olympic journey.  I needed to be mean and lean for the sake of aerodynamics and speed - you helped me achieve perfectly.  I have never been leaner, healthier, and stronger all at the same time.  I was able to compete like a 20 something all the while being 39, amazing!

Thanks again"

Jeff Pain
3x Olympian, Skeleton
2006 Winter Olympic Silver Medallist
2x World Champion

Working with Arysta was an incredible experience!  Meeting with Arysta twice a week for one hour was about targeted, specific training and nutritional education that had me looking better than I had in my entire life!  I have been an athlete my entire life and working out, but what I learned from Arysta was how to more effectively and safely do that and create the results I wanted.  I have also been interested in healthy eating most of my life but had no idea what I was eating was not working for my body.  Making the shift in my diet keeps me feeling healthy and light even when I am not training.

Aly Pain --- Professional Business Executive Coach
CPCC, PCC, ORSCC

"As an elite level CrossFit athlete it is crucial for me to be in tune with my nutrition. Leading up to the 2010 CrossFit games Adam provided me with nutritional advice that played a major role in my preparation for, and performance at the games. He was able to work with my needs and provide me with an effective plan of attack to provide myself with the best opportunity for success.  Adam is professional, honest and passionate when it comes to human performance and his commitment to the craft is world class.  I would recommend Adam's services to any athlete looking to take their performance to the next level."

DJ Wickham - 22nd place, 2010 CrossFit Games (Highest placing Canadian)

"Before I started training with Adam Wood, I had spent years listening to “experts” and going to physio for my injuries. During that time I stagnated and did not achieve the results I have in just one year on the A.I.R. Training System, in fact if a year ago you asked if I would be feeling this good now I’d tell you “you were crazy”!

I went from 220 lb with lots of congestions to 200 lb’s, improving strength, endurance, agility, and reducing recovery times. Thanks to Adam's guidance I feel better every day I get out of bed and don’t know how I functioned before I met him.

Adam is incredibly gifted individual and his constant search to optimize performance both mental and physical make him an extremely rare trainer, as he understands the big picture of the human body.

Adam has made me a believer in the complete A.I.R. Training System by showing me the way, everybody should have an “Adam” in their life."

Ryan Fernandez – IT executive --- CrossFit Athlete

"Working with Adam over the last year and a half has definitely improved the quality of my life. I have gradually and intentionally applied his knowledge and expertise about how to eat and move well. Adam is gifted in how he listens, communicates and maintains a personal and professional relationship. If you want to experience more vitality in your life...work with Adam."

Gisele – Former University & National Level Volleyball Player, Current Inspired Teacher & Coach

"My experience of the AIR training system has infiltrated every facet of my life!  Adam and Arysta are much than 'personal trainers'.  Personal trainers can't coach you into having a deeper voice, better hair, skin, digestion, attitude and emotional clarity. On top of perfect posture, speed, strength and athleticism.  People I don't see very often keep telling me that I've changed, yet they can't put their finger on what or how.

Their coaching has helped my awareness in my personal, professional, and spiritual life.  Their logo is perfect because AIR is making me feel like the virvutian man.  I never thought some of my favorite hobbies would be 'danicng' with a resistance band, walking on my hands and cooking healthy food.

Overall My AIR mentorship has been of utmost value to me where the inspiration they've given me to improve my life falls just behind that of my parents."

Colin Hood – Holistic Health Guru --- Aspiring Skeleton Athlete

I want to thank you both so much for the opportunity to participate in the AIR Training Olympic Challenge.  I had a lot of fun.  I learned how to take care of myself better both nutritionally and physically.  Seeing the results is so motivating and makes me want to push it to the next level.  LOL

I value the time I spend with you Arysta and really respect and honor you as my trainer and friend.

Catherine Fookes --- Active Business Professional

If you love exercise, the Kinesis Wall will add to your infatuation. It adds another dimension to personal training and makes it more affordable.  Groups of four to six people can train at one time to get all the results of personal training at a shared cost. Cable actions add stength, endurance and mobility, which means teams and individual athletes will love the ability to dial in training programs with a specific goal.

If I bought a resistance machine, it would be the Kinesis Wall, and if I used a trainer, it would be Adam Wood."

Pete Estabrooks B.PE- As quoted from Calgary Herald Exerphile

"Arysta was the reason I reached my goals this off-season. She helped me in every aspect of my training. Not only in the gym, but also with my nutrition! Not only was she the best trainer I ever worked with, but a great person and good friend."

Ben Heburt –Team Kevin Martin --- Olympic Gold Medalist

"Before I started training with Adam Wood, I had spent the last few years doing the same type of training everyone else did. During that time I didn't even come close to achieving the results I have in just one year on the A.I.R. Training System.

In simple terms, I went from a 200lb weakling, to a 235lb speed strength machine. As a direct result of the 12 months on the A.I.R. Training System, I made the Canadian National Bobsleigh team. Thanks to my passionate hard work and Adam's guidance I am currently ranked in top ten in Canada in bobsleigh pushing. Missing the 2006 Olympic squad by one spot was a tremendous 'first year in bobsleigh', I look towards the Vancouver 2010 Olympics with confidence and a state of readiness.

Adam is an articulate and extremely driven individual. His never ending interest to increase his knowledge of human physiology, anatomy, nutrition, program design and behavioral psychology make him an exceptional trainer, one that you won't find at any conventional gym. Adam will help you develop your goals and then achieve them."

Chris Le Bihan
2010 Olympic Bronze Medalist

"I loved how Arysta wasn't just there to train me hard but also taught me about food, vitamins, recovery and therapy such as rolling to increase my performance at school. I feel that out of all my coaches/trainers I have ever had (and there are a lot) she was among the top and had really made an impact on my life."

Kim Kennedy, University of Washington (Rowing)

"Adam Wood has an amazing ability to provide information, instruction and application of perfect technique for strength training. My athletes have benefited greatly from his expertise and guidance."

Tanya Dubnicoff
National BMX Coach
Head Coach National Cycling Centre-Calgary

"I believe being a professional hockey player is all about preparation. Adam Wood's A.I.R. Training System combines world class preparation of the mind and body with unique multi-faceted training principles. I have played in the Stanley cup playoffs, won a gold medal at the World Hockey Championships, and won an NCAA hockey championship, in doing so I have experienced elite training systems and conditioning coaches all over the world. Adam Wood and his A.I.R. training system is the most effective elite preparation system that keeps me mentally and physically performing at the top of my game."

Krys Kolanos
NHL/AHL Hockey Player
2003 World Champion (Team Canada)

"Arysta is the best thing that has ever happened to my training regimen. I wholeheartedly recommend Arysta for all she had done for me and for her energy, professionalism, knowledge and enthusiasm."

Terese Pratt, Mother

"I have trained under Adam Wood's Training System since November 2004 and his dedication to the sport of bobsleigh evidenced through his training programs, attitude and commitment to his athletes is matched by none. I have improved as a bobsleigh athlete exponentially in speed, strength and attitude since I have been training with Adam. I have had the opportunity to train, study and work with many people in my profession, in sport and through my travels and he is one of very few that has inspired me in sport and in life. Adam Wood is a grounded person with a passion for human performance which makes him a highly competent and well-rounded trainer – which is very rare and special."

Cindy Maureen Marshall
B.A. L.L.B.
National Bobsleigh Team Member, 2005-2006

"My testimonial to Adam Wood and the A.I.R. training system: Due to years of training for Power lifting, and focusing on the main movements, squat, bench press, and dead lift, my core strength was very poor. This imbalance of strength led me to many back related problems, discomfort walking, extreme soreness first thing in the morning, and an in ability to finish some work outs. After two weeks of dedication to the A.I.R. system, I was able to function normally, walking for more than 5 minuets, back soreness was gone within minuets of awakening, and my training exploded. Not only did my core strength go through the roof, but an over all sense of well being and internal strength happened as well. This is most important to elite lifters or athletes, as most of us still have lives and work for a living, so it did not matter if I had a bad day at work, or relationship stresses be it with friends, family, or spouses occurred.

Adam Wood provided key mental tools that enabled me to cue my self up for the task at hand, and give 100% of what I had that day. The aspect of Adam Wood's coaching I enjoy the most is the carry over to every day life. When we train for a sport, your hard work is usually only recognized, or useful to the sport you are participating in, with the A.I.R. fundamentals are useful in every day life, basically, if you feel good, strong, and healthy your positive energy will rub off on others."

Mario Patelli
2005 World Bench Press Champion GPC Federation
Bench Press World Record Holder

"Adam's knowledge of both nutrition and training was outstanding. With his guidance I was able to put on 20 pounds of muscle in six months, experiencing strength improvements I had never seen before. I would recommend AIR Training System to anyone looking to transform their body and significantly improve their athletic ability."

Dr. Scott Cassie - M.D.

"When I look back at my year, I know that I have accomplished a lot. I came from behind and was able to keep up with the best in the world. When I look at my preparation, there isn't even one thing that I would have changed. Not one regret, or even a slight feeling of wishing I had done something different, something more. I poured my heart, body and soul into becoming the best athlete I could be.

Working with Adam Wood during the 6 weeks leading up to the 2005 National Team selections was absolutely critical to my performance. Adam's knowledge of the sport, complete understanding of the body and intrinsic awareness of what each individual athlete needs far exceeds that of any other coach that has worked with me in any capacity over the last 20 years.

All aspects of my program were entrusted to Adam and I had complete faith in his ability to help me reach my potential. Through bobsleigh technique work, therapy, mental coaching and the introduction of Jiao dai to my training, I finished 2nd in the 2005 National Team Push Championships.

Not only did his measures produce one my top athletic performances ever, but after years of disabling back pain, my back felt the best it had in years and I had become stronger and faster than I had ever been.

After the ranking I experienced a high speed bobsleigh accident that took my leg right from under me, literally. Without that unforeseen accident I was positioned to find myself in the Turin Olympics. A tough situation – again Adam was there to support me via telephone as I struggled to hold everything together.

Since then I have learned to measure success differently, no longer relying on others to validate my performance. I know that I have achieved great things as an athlete and this mindset generates an extremely positive environment. Crazy stuff. I'm sure Adam will attribute this to his Jiao dai, as many other Jiao dai practitioners mention similar positive changes in self awareness and attitude."

Ingrid Marcum
USA Nationally ranked Olympic lifter and Bobsleigh Brakeman
Member of the 2005/2006 US National Women's Bobsleigh Team

"Adam Wood is a highly dedicated and motivated individual. The training programs he develops for his athletes are extremely comprehensive and effective. The coaching I have had from Adam helped me to improve my strength, speed and overall fitness level. He always centers his training on the development of the core. Through this focus I have been able to reach places in my training that I never thought possible. Adam always expects the best from his athletes and gives his best in return. Every training session I have had with Adam has been challenging and motivating. I know that he will continue to invest an extraordinary amount of time and energy into every athlete that he is involved with."

Kimberly Hadden
Synchronized swimming coach

"For the past year and a half I have been training for bobsleigh under the guidance of Adam Wood. In that time I have not only improved my physical fitness, strength and speed, but also reached new levels of mental strength and awareness. Achieving this would not have been possible without the innovative, unique training styles, like Jiao dai provided by Coach Wood! Training with Adam is a new experience everyday and I will continue to train with him in order to achieve my athletic goals and to see what else he will come up with next! Thanks Adam,"

Katie Henderson
Bobsleigh pilot, Member of 2005-2006 Alberta Bobsleigh Team

Thank you Adam! As retired empty nesters we had the time to focus on our fitness. Initially we hooked up with a gym treadmill and an Atkins diet regime. Yes we had results but five months in, the program became stale and we drifted from our progress. Then we met Adam Wood with his Jiao Wu fitness. After more than a year, we still enjoy and look forward to our regular sessions. Yes, we have fun while achieving core strength and better body movement. Now with a sensible and balanced A.I.R. nutrition regime, regular walking, and our Jiao Wu we are optimistic about maintaining the enhanced physical and mental well being into the future.

Darcy and Emma

The ladies in the office where I work wanted a fitness program we could do in out lunch hour that wasn't in a busy gym. Arysta was able to offer us that and more. Working with her had provided us all with better fitness level, weight loss, strength training and nutrition guidelines. She had been able to give us one-on-one training in a group session, which has allowed us to support each other during training and the office. We found her very motivating and recommend her program.

Brenda Sawers & Staff at Van Helden Agencies Ltd.