Mindful Wellness Project

09/09/2026

Every day in the gym, success isn’t always about progressive overload. Some days it’s simply about moving better and moving with more precision. That’s what bodybuilding is. We’re not powerlifting, and we’re not trying to be competitive bodybuilders either. We’re learning to move through a full range of motion so we can keep that ability for the rest of our lives.
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09/08/2026

Legs day doesn’t mess around when Brad’s running the session.
Our newest Mindful Wellness Project Coach just put his client through a full lower-body beatdown at Realm - leg press, heavy compounds, controlled work, and zero half-assing it.
This is how we train: focused, intense, and built for real results.
Ready to stop spinning your wheels and start training with purpose?
Come trial with us → www.mindfulwellnessproject.com
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09/08/2026

Leg day doesn’t mess around when Brad’s running the session.

Our newest Mindful Wellness Project Coach just put his client through a full lower-body beatdown at Realm - leg press, heavy compounds, controlled work, and zero half-assing it.

This is how we train: focused, intense, and built for real results.

Ready to stop spinning your wheels and start training with purpose?

Come trial with us → www.mindfulwellnessproject.com

09/04/2026

Deficit Deadlift Form Check — Ryan (left) vs Brad (right)

Ryan (left – dark tee / black shorts)

Strengths:

• Solid setup with hips back and bar close to the shins.
• Tight bar path on the ascent.
• Controlled eccentric - he’s owning the weight on the way down.
• Good overall tension through the upper back for most of the pull.

Coaching points:

• Slight upper-back rounding as the bar leaves the floor (the deficit makes this more obvious). Cue “chest up” or “push the floor away” to keep a more neutral spine longer.
• Finish the lockout harder - drive the hips fully through and squeeze the glutes before lowering.
• Keep a neutral neck position instead of lifting the chin.

Brad (right – gray tee / gray shorts)

Strengths:

• Excellent hip hinge and strong posterior-chain engagement.
• Very consistent bar path and tight setup.
• Full, powerful lockout with clear hip extension.
• Controlled lowering under tension.

Coaching points:

• A bit more upper-back rounding early in the pull. Focus on packing the lats hard (“bend the bar”) to stay tighter.
• Let the knees track slightly more forward at the start so the hips don’t rise faster than the shoulders.
• Keep the eyes fixed on one spot to avoid excess neck movement.

Why the deficit deadlift is such a valuable exercise

The extra range of motion forces you to generate more force off the floor, strengthens the entire posterior chain, and exposes any weak points in positioning or mobility. It’s one of the best accessories for improving conventional deadlift strength and building resilience from the ground up.

Both Ryan and Brad are putting in quality work. Tighten up those minor positioning cues and these lifts will look even cleaner and stronger.

09/02/2026

After coaching my good friend and client Brad, I’m proud to bring him on as a trainer to work with us out of Realm Fitness.

Brad went through one of the most powerful transformations I’ve ever seen - from 500 lbs to becoming a jacked coach who loves sharing his journey and showing others exactly how he did it. He brings more passion for bodybuilding than almost anyone I know.

And the truth is… even when we’re not in the gym, we’re still in the gym. Sitting outside, drinks in hand, and the conversation always circles back to training, bodybuilding, and what we’re learning from each other. That’s just how it is with us - the passion doesn’t turn off.

We’re looking to fill his schedule with clients who are ready to put in the work. If you’re interested in training with a coach who’s hungry, knowledgeable, and fully locked in — drop a DM and let’s get you started.

Welcome to the team, Brad. Let’s go.

08/27/2026

Never wanted the “influencer” title… yet here we are.

Honoured to be named one of FeedSpot’s Top 25 Calgary Fitness Influencers. Not bad for a guy who just wants to help people over 35 get stronger, feel better, and actually enjoy the process.

(If this was a coaching results list though… we’d be having a very different conversation about rankings.)

Big thanks to the FeedSpot team for the recognition. Grateful to everyone who’s been part of this journey.

Check out the full list:
https://influencers.feedspot.com/calgary_fitness_instagram_influencers/

Looking for Calgary Fitness Influencers on Instagram for outreach campaign or for collaboration to promote your brand or product? Check out our list of Best Calgary Fitness Creators.

08/20/2026

At Mindful Wellness Project, we specialize in personalized strength training, nutrition, and hormone optimization - delivered within Realm Fitness, Canada’s most elite training facility in Inglewood, Calgary.

Our approach is precise and results-driven. Every program is tailored to your individual physiology, goals, and recovery capacity, combining evidence-based training with clinical nutrition and hormone support.

Whether your focus is building strength, improving energy, or optimizing hormonal health, our coaching provides the structure and expertise required for sustainable progress.

Train with purpose in a world-class environment.

Contact us to begin:
403-585-7003
www.mindfulwellnessproject.com

08/14/2026

Beast mode activated. 🔥

Bald, bearded, inked, and locked in - Brad is putting in serious work on some heavy-ass RDLs with a stack of XMASTER 45s.

No ego lifts, just pure grind, focus, and that “I’m not stopping until it’s done” energy.

Respect the process. Respect the weight.

08/11/2026

Happy to support our own Twila - the one and only Pinball Princess and powerhouse lifter - as Dan and her throw their annual Nitro Pinball Block Party!

This is more than just free-play pinball… it’s a celebration of community, strength, and the people who make Calgary awesome.

Nitro Pinball Block Party

📅 Saturday, August 29, 2026
📍 2914 11 St SE, Calgary, AB
⏰ 2 PM – 9 PM

Free-play pinball • Live music • Vendors • Food & drinks • Family-friendly vibes

Private event - come support Twila and the Nitro family!

At Mindful Wellness Project we believe in lifting up our people. Whether she’s crushing it on the gym, behind the flippers, or building her business, Twila shows what dedication and heart look like. Let’s show up and cheer her on!

See you on the block



Twila Benoit

08/09/2026

There’s a version of strength has kept a lot of us stuck, isolated, and quietly drowning. Real strength is finally turning around and facing the s**t you’ve been running from for years. The fear, the grief, the shame, the patterns that keep repeating.

Put yourself in the weaker position on purpose. Feel it. Sit with it. Say it out loud. Get help. That is how you actually get stronger.

The work isn’t pretty. It’s not Instagram-ready. But it’s the only work that lasts.

You’re allowed to stop performing toughness and start doing the real work.