Welcome to the Xtreme training section. In here you will find some athletes that Lara and I have worked with over the years. The Bodybuilders are trained completely by me. With the figure athletes, I usually take care of the Nutrition/Diet and Supplement Plans and bringing them in top shape on contest day. Lara my wife does all the figure girls prep for the stage presentation, posing, training and also helps with the Nutrition. Lara has 15 years of training and experience in the Health and Fitness industry behind her and is a Top National Figure competitor. She is a certified personal trainer and has worked with elite trainer Joanne Lee in Venice, California who trains top figure and fitness IFBB Pro’s. As for myself, I have over 18 years experience in the bodybuilding industry. In 2002 I worked with IFBB Pro Tom Prince out of Venice, California. Tom was one of the top 15 Bodybuilders on the planet at that time. While working with Tom I learnt a lot of new valuable information about the off-season and contest prep while preparing for the 2003 Nationals. After the 2003 Nationals I hired Top Trainer Hany Rambod known as the “Procreator”. Hany has his own column in Muscular Development entitled simply that “The Procreator”. He earned that name because he is known for taking National level bodybuilders and transforming them into IFBB Pro’s. He also has a long list of successful Top IFBB Pros that he has worked with over the years.Hany played a huge role in my turning pro and I will continue to work with him and learn as I compete as an IFBB Pro. To get to the pinnacle of your sport and learn the new techniques and strategies you must seek out the best advise from knowledgeable trainers.

I feel that even more now then ever it is important to have a good trainer and Nutritonalist in your corner to guide you. It takes away all the stress and doubt that comes along with the riggers of contest prep. The right guidance in your Nutrition/Supplements/Training program can ultimately unlock the door to your genetic potential Knowing that we can pass along our knowledge with over 30 years of experience between us in the fitness/bodybuilding industry, Lara and I take great pride in helping others achieve their athletic and personal goals.

Lara Toma

2001 NPC Washington NOC 1st Place Overall Figure Champ
2001 NorthAmerican Championships 5th Place
2002 Washington State Championships 1st place Figure Short
2003(IFBB Pro Qualifier) Canadian Nationals 4th place Figure Short
2004 Canadian Nationals 3rd Place Figure Short

Maria Sharp

1st Place Figure Medium Class  2007 BC Championships

1st place Figure Tall class 2006 Western Canadian Champioships

Justin Riley

(In the black) 5th Place Light Heavyweight 06 BC Championships

Maria Morrone

5th place Figure  Medium Class 2007 Canadian Nationals

2nd Place 05 BC Championships
1st Place Figure Short 06 BC Championships

Karolina Pawlak

1st Place Figure Tall 06 BC Champioships

Karolina (in the red)

Michell O"Hara

1st Place Figure Medium and Overall 04 Western Canadians
1st Place Medium 04 BC Championships

Neilsen Thomas

06 BC Championships 1st place Heavyweight

Zoa Linsey

Bodybuilding can be a grueling tough sport and working with Darren made the journey fun, exciting and ultimately very successful! My first year working with Darren I gained a solid 20 lbs of muscle due to proper nutritional guidance and won the BC Championships "hands-down". In 2005 at the Canadians I made a great first showing at an absolutely shredded 167 lbs and came in Top #3. Both shows and the off-season that I worked with Darren I increased my knowledge significantly and learned countless valuable insights about my physique/metabolism that ultimately earned me a place on the National stage. I will always look at this time with "Coach BigD" as my true bodybuilding foundation -- a time in my life of learning, encouragement and a lot of laughs at the same time! Darren truly loves the sport of bodybuilding and he proves it in how he coached me to one of the greatest memories of my competitive history!

Thanks BigD for everything
ZOA LINSEY - 04 BC Championships 1 st Place Heavyweight and Overall Winner, 05 Canadian Nationals 3rd place Heavyweight

Zoa Linsey 2005 Nationals

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Dan Craig

2001 NPC Washington NOC Lightweight 1st Place

Dan Wood

2004 Northen BC Classic 1st Heavyweight

Michelle Krack

1st place Figure Tall Class and Overall winner 2007 B C Championships

Sandra Wickham Classic 06 - 1st place Figure Tall Class and Overall Figure Winner

Teresa Funk

1 st place figure short class 07 BC Provincials

Sandra wickham Classic 06 - 1st Place BCS Figure Short Class

Andrea Peterson

Sandra Wickham Classic 06 - 2nd Place Figure Tall

Lucie Hall

1st Place Figure Tall Class 2007 Sandra Wickham Classic

Western Canadian Championships 07 - 1st Place Figure Masters & 2nd Place Figure Medium Tall open

Kathy Lordon

07 Western Canadian Championships 4th Figure Masters over 35

Wendy Lindquist

2nd place bodybuilding middle weight 07 BC Provincials