Meet Paul
Paul Nam is the owner of The Workout Loft Toronto and has been in the fitness industry for over 23 years. He started bodybuilding at the age of 18 and became the Junior Mackenzie Bodybuilding Champion at 19. Paul has since then competed in over 25 bodybuilding, fitness, and martial arts competitions. He has trained in Olympic style boxing, Brazilian jui-jitsu, muay thai, wrestling, and holds a black belt in tae kwon do.
Paul has developed his own system of training and dieting. He teaches all his clients how to isolate each muscle properly. His training is focused on functional basic movements that are used in everyday life. Paul’s nutritional approach is to eat a balanced natural diet of carbohydrates, proteins, and fats. His philosophy is to keep the training and nutrition as simple as possible. This teaches his clients how to get the best results in the most efficient manner.
Paul enjoys outdoor sports, likes to read books, and watch movies. His favorite movies are action, animation, and comedy. He eats a cheat meal twice a week that consists of pizza, chips, and chocolate milk.
Paul’s Work With The Media
- Featured Profile On IMDb
- On The Cover And Featured In GQ Canada
- On The Cover And Featured In Los Angeles Magazine
- Featured In Influencer Magazine UK (United Kingdom)
- Featured In The 50 Under 50 NYC Journal
- Awarded: One Of Canada’s Top Fitness Instructors In 2021
- Awarded: One Of Canada’s Top Trainers In 2022
- Awarded: One Of Canada’s Top Fitness Instructors In 2025
- Awarded: One Of Canada’s Top Trainers In 2026
- AMC TV Channel Featured His Yoga Fitness App
- Fitness Editorial Contributor: Impact’s Magazine Canada
- Marc & Mandy Show Featured His Easy Fitness: Weight Loss System
- Guest On The Nikki Clark TV & Radio Show
- Guest On The Empire Radio Network
- Guest On The Fitness Blitz Podcast
- Guest On Business Talk Radio Network
- Guest On The Founders Feature Podcast
Paul’s Education/Certifications
Core Professional Credentials
- Can-Fit Pro – Personal Training Specialist
- Online Coaching Specialist
- Programming Essentials For Fitness Professionals
- Sports Consultant
- Nutritionist
Specialized Clinical & Corrective Training
- Pre & Post-Knee & Hip Replacement Specialist
- Fascia – Movement & Assessments
- CPR & First Aid Certified
Specialty & Demographic Coaching
- Children’s Fitness Coach
- Active Aging Specialist
- YMCA – Fitness Instructor
- Fitness Kickboxing Instructor
Functional & Holistic Movement
- Kettle Bell & Suspension Fusion
- TRX Suspension
- Pilates Mat
- Yoga Instructor
