ABOUT BFFT
Who We Are
BFF TRAINING is a training and nutrition coaching service that was created through 11+ years of lived experience. The mission is to create a safe and fun environment where people can grow, flourish and receive individualized guidance in their journey. While no two people are the same - we share similar values and dreams of improving our lives through training and nutrition!
The benefits of having a coach - is having someone in your corner to guide you through roadblocks that will inevitably come up. Wading the murky waters of the health and fitness industry can be exhausting - but remember that there are solutions to every problem. So let your coach do that work and support you throughout every step of the journey!
At BFF TRAINING - we meet you where you are and build the program that will supercharge your life. When you start taking ownership of your training and nutrition you build habits that will positively impact every other aspect of your life.
We believe in taking the first step and taking action every day. Everyone has the opportunity to live their lives to the fullest. It all starts by putting your Best Foot Forward>>
ABOUT
Meet Rachel Koo, creator of BFF Training.
Oh hello! I’m Rachel. Also known as Rach, Rachie, Coach Koo and even Raquel. I have been working in the fitness industry since 2012 and I love music (dancing), dogs, travelling, cooking food from around the world, watching the Leafs attempt a Stanley cup run, and laughing with others until my cheeks hurt. When it comes to health and fitness, I believe in eating real whole foods, training smart, recovering hard and surrounding yourself with like minded individuals to allow you to enjoy all the things this wonderful world has to offer.
Prior to 2012 I was lost with the trajectory of my life. The spark of this journey was a series of failed attempts at finishing a University degree. Consumed by immediate gratification found in partying and being social - I neglected a major part of me that gave me a sense of purpose. So I made the difficult decision to take a step back from University and reevaluate my life choices.
I was in a deep funk. I knew I needed to take a step forward so I got a serving job to save some money for my next moves. During that time I joined a gym across the street and started training once again in between shifts. I felt better each time I was there and thought to myself “maybe I could do this”. I had no experience in this industry besides my younger years playing sports and putzing around the gym. So I started having conversations with people in the industry and signing up for courses. It was through curiosity, a gut feeling and taking these first steps that I allowed everything to unfold. Saying yes to opportunities and embracing being an apprentice.
From that point until now - I have realized that living a healthy lifestyle is fundamental to living a fulfilling life. I lost my dad to cancer at the age of 12 - it taught me of the fragility of life and importance of health. My mom raised my sister and I on her own. I watched her work endlessly to provide every opportunity for my sister and I without a single complaint. These two driving forces in my life have formed who I am today.
As I reflect on my life, I have learned that most of my growth has been due to the support and teachings from my mom, late father, excellent teachers and mentors. I understand how it feels to be lost in life, then learning how to forge the strength within to fight the way through. I continue to do this daily with each passing season, and to provide every opportunity to those I coach a chance to understand that they are always one step away from making their dreams come true.
Throughout the last 11+ years working in the fitness industry I have worked at health clubs, CrossFit gyms, boutique gyms, The University of Toronto with their Varsity teams, a private school and with high performance training programs. I have always maintained a group of people with whom I train privately - to keep my tools sharp, continuously grow my craft and to one day build this coaching program to help people who want to truly transform their lives.
I started Best Foot Forward Training to provide the environment, support and tools to help you take the step in the right direction with your health and fitness. I have experienced first hand the importance of surrounding yourself with people who want to see you succeed, grow and flourish. Your environment matters. As your coach I promise to meet you where you are, challenge you and guide you towards success. It all starts by taking a step, it’s time to put your Best Foot Forward>>