About Avos Strength
Our story
Founded in 2012 as Innervation Training, we rebranded to Avos Strength in 2023 to better reflect our mission and identity. While our name has changed, our commitment remains the same — helping people of all ages and abilities move well, get stronger, and feel confident in their training.
Based in Vancouver, BC, we offer personalized strength and conditioning designed to fit your life — not the other way around.
What “Avos Strength” Means
The name Avos comes from the Portuguese word Avós, meaning grandparents. It honours the strength and resilience of Evelyn’s grandmothers, both of whom faced pancreatic cancer with extraordinary courage.
Their legacy continues to inspire our approach to coaching: grounded in care, connection, and the belief that strength is for everyone — at any age, at any level.
Our Vision
We believe training should be a lifelong practice — not a quick fix. At Avos Strength, our vision is to help people integrate strength and movement into everyday life.
Through our coaching, we aim to build not just physical strength, but confidence, resilience, and the ability to play, move, and live with purpose.
Train. Play. Repeat.
Our Mission
Our mission is to make high-quality strength and conditioning accessible and sustainable for everyone. We combine movement science with personalized coaching to help you train with purpose — no matter your starting point.
Whether you're an athlete, a beginner, or coming back from injury, we meet you where you're at and support you every step of the way.
Meet the Founder
Evelyn Calado is a Registered Kinesiologist and Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) with over a decade of industry experience. She holds a Master’s degree in Kinesiology from the University of British Columbia and has worked with a wide range of clients — from youth and everyday lifters to high-performance athletes.
Her coaching style is informed, intentional, and deeply client-centered.
Our Team
Our growing coaching team is committed to delivering personalized, science-informed strength training that meets you where you are.
Meet Coach Yu, who brings thoughtful energy and academic strength to every session — and is currently pursuing his Master of Kinesiology at UBC.
Where We Train
We’re proudly based in Vancouver, BC, offering:
1-on-1 in-person coaching
Semi-private group sessions
Remote and hybrid coaching for clients across Canada
Whether you train with us in person or from a distance, you'll get expert programming and a high level of support.
Let’s Work Together
If you're looking for a strength training experience that's personalized, consistent, and built around your goals — we’d love to connect.
Explore our services or get in touch to start training with us.