Abdullah Athar
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Aspiring physiotherapist and ISSA-certified fitness professional with 2 years of hands-on experience in personal training. Skilled in muscle building, strength and conditioning, corrective exercise, and recovery strategies to help clients overcome pain, build functional strength, and improve overall health.
Designed a powerbuilding program that helped a soccer player return to competition after a chronic groin injury. Guided clients through effective fat loss, lean muscle gain, and injury recovery plans. Experienced in coaching individuals of all ages and fitness levels, both one-on-one and in group settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Personal Trainer
Club Sultan Qaboos University
Muscat, Oman
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Company Overview: ISSA Certified Personal Trainer. Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdullah-athar-510708254
- Increased overall gym revenue by promoting and selling personal training packages to prospective clients.
- Encouraged accountability among clientele by regularly following up on progress outside of scheduled sessions.
- Developed relationships with local healthcare providers to facilitate referrals for clients requiring specialized care or rehabilitation services.
- Organized engaging fitness challenges and events for gym members, fostering a sense of community within the facility.
- Supported clients in achieving weight loss goals through personalized exercise programming and nutritional guidance.
- Designed a progressive powerbuilding program for a soccer player recovering from a chronic groin injury.
- Helped a client suffering from chronic upper back pain caused by a tight right trapezius muscle become pain-free and gain 10 kg of lean muscle mass.
- Guided a middle-aged obese client (BMI 34) through a structured fat loss and conditioning program divided into three stages to allow safe adaptation.
- Conducted group training sessions focused on general fitness, coordination, and athletic development, ensuring individual attention and progression within a team environment.
- Provided structured training and progress monitoring for kids, emphasizing safe movement patterns and strength development.
- ISSA Certified Personal Trainer. Website: https://www.linkedin.com/in/abdullah-athar-510708254
Chef Assistant
Elgin street hotel
Ottawa, Ontario
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Assisted in preparing ingredients for daily menu items and special events.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen workstations throughout shifts.
- Supported head chef in recipe execution and presentation techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Statistics Honours With Concentration in Actuary
Carleton University
Skills
- Body Transformation Program Design
- One-on-One Personal Training
- Strength & Conditioning Programming
- Athletic Performance Enhancement
- Corrective Exercise Implementation
- Assessment & Correction of Muscular Imbalances
- Injury Prevention & Risk Reduction Strategies
- Conditioning and Endurance Training
- Optimizing Metabolic Capacity
- Nutritional Support & Meal Planning Collaboration
- Data-Driven Client Progress Tracking
Certification
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT), International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)
- Strength and Conditioning Coach, International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)
- Corrective Exercise Specialist, International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)
- Exercise Recovery Specialist, International Sports Sciences Association (ISSA)
Accomplishments
Successfully rehabilitated a soccer player recovering from a chronic groin injury by designing a progressive powerbuilding and corrective exercise program focused on strength, core stability, and mobility—enabling him to return to competitive play in Qatar after two years injury-free.
Guided a middle-aged married client through a tailored fat loss and conditioning program, resulting in a 35 kg weight loss over 8 months. He now enjoys an active lifestyle, including hiking with his wife and children, with improved health, confidence, and mobility.
Increased overall gym revenue by actively promoting and selling personalized training packages, successfully converting prospective clients into long-term members.
Designed and implemented customized exercise and nutrition programs that helped clients achieve sustainable weight loss, improved fitness, and injury-free performance.
Languages
- Arabic, Native or Bilingual
- English, Full Professional
- Hindi, Professional Working
- Spanish, Limited Working
Timeline
Chef Assistant
Elgin street hotel
08.2023 - 11.2023
Personal Trainer
Club Sultan Qaboos University
04.2022 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Statistics Honours With Concentration in Actuary
Carleton University