About Paul Anthony

About Paul Anthony, Calgary personal trainer and world champion natural bodybuilder

Paul Anthony is a Calgary personal trainer, the founder of Dreambody and a world champion natural bodybuilder. He won the 2003 World Championship in New York City, the first Canadian ever to win the title, and has built a 30+ year reputation as a key opinion leader in the fitness industry.

Today Paul coaches weight loss, muscle gain and contest prep clients one-on-one in Calgary and through online personal training, combining custom workouts, meal plans and his MindScore mindset training.

  • 30+years reputation
  • 151novice athletes to pro cards
  • 2003World Champion
  • 12+Trainer of the Year awards
Paul Anthony, Calgary personal trainer and founder of Dreambody, standing with arms open wearing a Dream Team t-shirt

Titles and recognition

A career built on stage and in the gym

Although Paul Anthony boasts numerous titles and accolades, he counts the transformations he engineers in the gym as his greatest achievement. That includes helping 151 novice athletes earn their pro cards, and hundreds more bounce back after a baby, overcome an injury, prepare for a bodybuilding competition or lose weight.

Paul’s larger than life persona, his empathetic demeanour and his encyclopedic knowledge of health and fitness all reinforce his reputation. He has been a certified personal trainer for several decades.

His athlete profile lists him at 5′7″, 185 lbs and 3.3% body fat.

Titles and awards

  1. 2000 · Western Canadian Championships
    Winner, Middleweight and Best Overall Bodybuilder
  2. 2001 · Professional card
    Winner, Light Heavyweight
  3. 2003 · World Championship, New York City
    First Canadian ever to win this title. Received a perfect score and Best Overall Competitor, men and women
  4. Personal Trainer of the Year, Alberta
    Won 12+ years, out of 400+ trainers
  5. WBFF Top Trainer in Canada
    Winner
  6. 2022 · IMPACT Magazine
    Named one of Canada’s Top Fitness Trainers 2022, Alberta

The Dreambody approach

Mindset, method and commitment

Paul’s differentiating edge is his commitment to enhancing the well-being of others. Through his experience as an athlete and trainer he built a complete system around it.

MindScore mindset training

Paul developed MindScore, mindset training built on meditation, affirmations and visualization, to complement and prime his fitness regimens.

The Dreambody program

The DreamBody program was developed for people dedicated to achieving and surpassing their goals and dreams. It has helped thousands of people get in the best shape of their lives, physically and mentally.

Five components

Every plan links five components: Mind Gym, nutrition, stretching, cardio and resistance training, so results hold up when life gets busy.

In person or online

Paul trains clients one-on-one in Calgary and coaches clients anywhere through online personal training with video check-ins every couple of weeks.

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Life is too short not to be in optimal health. I’m grateful that so many people put their faith in me and Dreambody. It’s a responsibility I take very seriously.
Paul Anthony, founder of Dreambody

Client results

Transformations Paul has coached

A few of the Dreambody clients who did the work. Individual results vary and depend on consistency with training, nutrition and lifestyle.

Melanie before and after her Dreambody weight loss transformation

Lost 55 lbs

Melanie

After having two kids, Melanie had reached 185 pounds. With Dreambody she lost 55 pounds and got into the best shape of her life. “Thanks DreamBody, you changed my life!”

Chad before and after losing 35 pounds with Calgary personal trainer Paul Anthony

Lost 35 lbs · 23% to 4% body fat · 5 months

Chad

Chad lost 35 lbs, dropped from 23% to 4% body fat and gained lean muscle in five months, then stepped on stage, ripped, for his first competition.

Grace before and after her Dreambody transformation

Lost 25 lbs · down 2 sizes · 6 months

Grace

Grace lost 25 lbs and 16% body fat, went down two sizes and gained lean muscle in six months. “I went from being skinny-fat to being fit and strong!”

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FAQ

Questions about Paul Anthony

Answers about Paul’s background, titles and coaching approach. Still curious? Call 403-612-3538 or send Paul a message.

What titles has Paul Anthony won?

Paul won the 2000 Western Canadian Championships (Middleweight and Best Overall Bodybuilder), his professional card in 2001 (Light Heavyweight) and the 2003 World Championship in New York City, where he became the first Canadian to win the title with a perfect score. He has also been named Personal Trainer of the Year in Alberta for 12+ years and Top Trainer in Canada.

What is MindScore?

MindScore is the mindset training Paul developed through his experience as an athlete and trainer. It uses meditation, affirmations and visualization to complement and prime his fitness programs, so clients can push through plateaus, low motivation and negative self-talk.

What is Paul Anthony’s training philosophy?

Paul’s mission is “to lead, teach and inspire people to take massive action toward living a healthy, sustainable lifestyle.” He believes state of mind is as important as nutrition, so every training plan pairs workouts and meal plans with mindset strategies.

How many people has Paul Anthony coached?

Paul’s Dreambody program has helped thousands of people achieve their results, including 151 novice athletes who earned their pro cards and hundreds more who bounced back after a baby, overcame an injury, prepared for a competition or lost weight.

What makes Paul Anthony different from other personal trainers?

Paul’s differentiating edge is his commitment to enhancing the well-being of others. He pairs the experience of a world champion natural bodybuilder with an empathetic coaching style and MindScore mindset training, and builds every plan around five components: Mind Gym, nutrition, stretching, cardio and resistance training.

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Lose weight, build muscle, eat better and develop habits that carry into every part of your life. Join the Dreambody team in person in Calgary or online.

  • Prefer to talk?

    Call Paul directly.

    Calgary403-612-3538
  • Your consultation

    In person at the gym or over the phone. You’ll discuss your goals and health situation with Paul and decide which training plan works best for you.

  • Not in Calgary?

    Online personal training is available anywhere, with video check-ins every couple of weeks.

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