Sustainable Success
Richard Chartrand, Exercise Specialist
Richard is the owner and exercise expert behind Sustainable Success, a personal training practice rooted in science-based strength training, efficiency, and long-term physical resilience.
Richard’s approach to fitness is shaped by more than four decades of hands-on experience. His journey into strength training began in 1981, when he discovered training principles focused on effectiveness, joint health, and purposeful movement — an approach that prioritizes meaningful results without unnecessary strain or endless hours in the gym. He has remained committed to these principles throughout his career, including while building a successful 30-year career in financial services and competing in natural bodybuilding.
Today, Richard brings a rare blend of lived experience, deep study, and practical coaching to his work. He supports clients at all stages of life, from athletes looking to optimize performance to individuals who want to stay strong, mobile, and independent as they age. His focus is on building strength and confidence in a way that fits real lives and supports long-term well-being.
Based in Kemptville, Richard is deeply committed to his community. He is the current President of North Grenville Business Builders and an active member of Toastmasters, reflecting his passion for leadership, personal growth, and meaningful connection. Through both his professional work and community involvement, Richard is dedicated to helping people feel capable, confident, and supported — inside and outside the gym.
