About Hussein – Founder of HSL Academy
Writer and Speaker
My writing, speaking and coaching are fuelled by the roots from which I derived meaning. At a young age I started on a quest for betterment, to relieve my chronic physical and systemic pain that I have lived with since childhood, and to achieve what many considered unachievable. I moved to a new country, learned a new language and carved myself a new life using the tools of education and self-knowledge. On this path, I found purpose, reason and passion.
I now enjoy studying, reading, writing, practicing and teaching what I learn with the aim of connecting with individuals’ pursuits and guiding them beyond their expectations. During this voyage, I learned a great deal about change psychology, habits, mindsets, personal development and growth. I believe this is the package that enables mental and physical strength and internal and external restoration. In my writing and public speaking, my key messages are the importance of attitude, gratitude and vision, as well as seeking life from a lens of meaningfulness rather than competitive success and comparative happiness.
My roots have been anchored and I continue to grow.
ACADEMIA – Human Kinetics Graduate
I am grateful for having had the opportunity to be the first and only member of my family to graduate high school and university and I am proud to have received the scholarships and bursaries that provided me with the financial support along the way. I obtained my Human Kinetics degree and conducted research with the Behavioural and Metabolic Research Centre for Obesity Prevention and Treatment (supervisor Dr. Eric Doucet).
During this time, I became an executive member of the Interdisciplinary Student Research Conference on Healthcare (ISRCH) and joined the University of Ottawa Student Emergency Response Team (UOSERT).
Academia and lifelong education are a passion of mine, thus as a Pathways for Education Ambassador for the past eight years, I have been speaking to audiences about the importance of helping youth establish a support system and access opportunities towards post-secondary education… Find out more on LinkedIn
Strength and Posture Restoration Coach
A childhood of pain and health issues was the catalyst for taking control of my own physical health. I discovered and embraced my passion for health and fitness and transformed my body. The foundation of HSL community is based on teaching, helping, guiding and sharing to improve the physical health and mental well-being of as many people as possible.
Like everything else, training has its ups and downs, and in my journey I learned about the various aspects of my passion:
- StrongFirst Kettlebell Instructor (SFG)
- Original Strength Coach
- Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
- Precision Nutrition Coach (Pn1)
- Functional Aging Specialist
- CSEP Certified Personal Trainer®
- Nutrition & Weight Loss Specialist
- Yoga Tune-Up Myofascial Release
- Injury Management and Prevention Background
- First Responder & CPR/AED Level Health Care Provider
- Kinesiology Background
This thirst for knowledge continues to be an important part of my life as a coach.