The Capital Strength Podcast
by Capital Strength
Welcome to the Capital Strength Podcast! I’m Nick Haince, the founder of Capital Strength Training Systems, an athletic training facility here in Ottawa. We talk fitness, business, health, rehabilitation and more with our CSTS family, industry experts, and special guests! I’m excited to share our story and the stories of our community with you.
Episodes
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Episode 25 - Paul Oneid, TRT, Discipline and Fatherhood
Paul Oneid returns to the Capital Strength Podcast to talk about strength, longevity and preparing for fatherhood. Friends since undergrad in 2005, Nick and Paul explore how becoming a dad can reshape priorities, challenge routines and give training a new purpose. From powerlifting and…
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Episode 24 - Dr. Dave & Coach Lex
Episode 24 marks the two-year anniversary of the Capital Strength Podcast—and the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Capital Strength. In this episode, Nick is joined by Dr. Dave Maranger and Alexis O’Bryan for a conversation about the past, present and future of Capital Strength. They also...
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Episode 23 - Paul Attia (Self Mastery, Fatherhood and Living a Rich Life)
In Episode 23, Nick sits down with longtime friend Paul Attia for a conversation about self-mastery, fatherhood, and what it really means to live a rich life. Paul has a unique background. After studying psychology and competing as a Division I varsity athlete, he spent nearly 15 years as a...
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Episode 22 - Taryn Forrester
In this episode of the Capital Strength Podcast, Nick sits down with Registered Massage Therapist Taryn Forrester to discuss her journey through sport, healthcare, and one of the most life-changing experiences anyone can face. Nick first met Taryn as a teenage competitive soccer player, years...
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Episode 21 - Kyle McDonald
In this episode, we sit down with professional hockey player Kyle McDonald of the Texas Stars and Matt Kelly, physiotherapist at Capital Strength, for an inside look at the journey from junior hockey to the professional ranks—and the challenges that come with it. Kyle shares his path through the...
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Episode 20 - Craig Stefureak
In this episode, I sit down with Canadian professional golfer and 2025 PGA Championship of Canada winner, Craig Stefureak. Craig shares his journey from growing up at MontHill Golf & Country Club to competing at the NCAA level at Drury University, and ultimately making the leap into professional...
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Episode 19 - Jacob Ferland
The MOST full circle Story yet. Jacob has been around Capital Strength since he was 14 years old. In this episode, we sit down with Jacob, strength coach at Capital Strength and former OUA First Team All-Star volleyball player. After completing his Bachelor of Kinesiology at Brock…
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Episode 18 - Liv Urquhart
Movement Literacy, Pilates, and the Future of Fitness Education In Episode 18, I sit down with Liv Urquhart, founder of The Body Balance Studio, to talk about movement literacy, entrepreneurship, and the evolving relationship between fitness and healthcare. Liv brings a unique perspective to the...
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Episode 17 - Michelle Ayotte
In this episode, I sit down with one of the true heartbeats of Capital Strength — Michelle Ayotte. If you’ve ever trained at Capital, you know exactly who she is. The big smile. The loudest cheerleader in the room. The coach whose voice carries across the entire facility. The mastermind behind...
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Episode 16 - Matt Kelly
In this episode, Nick sits down with Matt, one of the physiotherapists at Capital Strength, to dive into hockey injuries, hip and groin health, and the role of sport science in modern rehab and performance. Drawing from his background as a high-level hockey player, Matt shares insights into why…
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Episode 15 - Emily Amano
Our first professional athlete on the podcast, and Capital Strength's first professional soccer player! In this episode, we sit down with Emily, a professional soccer player for the Ottawa Rapid of the NSL, to reflect on her journey from collegiate athletics to the professional game. She shares...
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Episode 14 - Donald Shaw
Donny came to Ottawa to be a Gee-Gee football player, but he stayed in Ottawa to be part of the Capital Strength family. After football, through his love for the weight room, Don found Capital and never looked back. He retells the tale of how it all came to be in this episode. Don takes us…
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Episode 13 - Tarik Hassan
He’s a strength and breathwork coach, and the founder of Submerge Wellness. A company redefining performance and recovery through breath, cold exposure, and sauna. We met during my planning phase of the 10 year anniversary party and we immediately connected on so many levels. He’s a husband, a...
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Episode 12 - Justin Mai
Meet one of our newest Therapy Clinic additions, Justin Mai. Justin is one of our Performance Physiotherapists at Capital Strength . He elaborates on his own story of pain and dysfunction that plagued him for years and eventually led him down the path towards Physio. He is a compassionate healer...
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Episode 11 - Raymond Elias Rizk
Raymond Rizk is a very good friend of mine and a longterm client. I've known him for over 15 years and trained him since he was a young boy going through the hockey ranks. He has been a Capital Crew member for over 5 years. Now he is a polished professional in the finance world and for the first...
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Episode 10 - Dr. Dave Maranger
Dr. Dave has become an integral piece of the Capital Strength Therapy Clinic and CSTS Fam. Tune in to hear about his path towards becoming an elite level chiropractor in Ottawa. From almost dropping out of university to strength coach to dedicated practitioner, Dr. Dave has a very interesting…
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Episode 9 - Susan Oneid
Sue is a long-time member of Capital Strength, an original from when our doors opened in 2015. She has see the changes and growth of CSTS with her own eyes from the start. Sue's professional career started in fitness and she grew in the industry for 20 years before making her way in to Real…
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Episode 8 - Mason Dingwall
Get to know Coach Mason in this podcast! Learn about the path he took to Capital Strength and the experience he gained along the way. Mason and I met back in 2010 when he was a young AAA hockey player and I was his Strength Coach. A full circle moment for us. Mason had the privilege of spending a...
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Episode 7 - Dr. Anish Mody
Dr. Anish is a Capital Crew member, an Ottawa Native, a family physician and co-founder of Novel Health. With a background in health science, business, and medicine, he is passionate about leveraging technology to improve healthcare efficiency and patient engagement. As President of the Ottawa...
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Episode 6 - Dr. Yannick Schultz
Dr. Yannick is the newest member of the Capital Strength team as a chiropractor, who brings a wide range of knowledge and experience to the table. His expertise of therapy, strength training, rehab and nutrition makes him such an asset to our community and his patients. We discuss what led him to...
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Episode 5 - Hari Ghuman
Hari and I dive into some great chats about nutrition principles, different diets and where most people are making mistakes when it comes to nutrition. I really think the CSTS Fam is going to love this one! Hari Ghuman is the owner and clinic director of PHC360, a premier health and wellness...
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Episode 4 - Ian Perry
Ian Perry shares his story of how he became a Strength Coach and how he landed at Capital Strength. As the Director for Performance at Capital Strength, he explains how his training philosophy has changed over the last 9 years. We dive into a large talk about the trending topic of longevity. He...
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Episode 3 - Paul Oneid
He holds Master of Science Degrees in both Exercise Science and Sports Management and is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist with 18 years’ experience in varying capacities from youth to professional athletics. He is the Founder and Head Coach at Master Athletic Performance and the...
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Episode 2 - Alexis O'Bryan
Learn about Coach Lex's story at Capital Strength over the last 9 years; how she went from intern student to the facility manager. She talks about her training philosophy, and how its changed - "movement is medicine". We discuss her passion for training and educating female clients. She tells us...
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Episode 1 - The Story of Capital Strength
The Founder of Capital Strength, Nick Haince, tells the story of how he got into the fitness industry 18 years ago and the story of how Capital Strength was created. This episode recaps the last 10 years along with the challenges and changes Capital Strength has seen. You'll learn about the...
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Welcome to the Capital Strength Podcast!
Welcome to the Capital Strength Podcast! I’m Nick Haince, the founder of Capital Strength Training Systems, an athletic training facility here in Ottawa. We talk fitness, business, health, rehabilitation and more with our CSTS family, industry experts, and special guests! I’m excited to share our...
About this show
Welcome to the Capital Strength Podcast! I’m Nick Haince, the founder of Capital Strength Training Systems, an athletic training facility here in Ottawa. We talk fitness, business, health, rehabilitation and more with our CSTS family, industry experts, and special guests! I’m excited to share our story and the stories of our community with you.
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