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Application-based coaching. Limited spots. Every program is personalized to your starting point — not someone else's. Choose your path below and apply today.

Limited Spots

We accept a limited number of new clients each month to maintain coaching quality. Applications are reviewed within 48 hours.

No gym membership required
Works with your real schedule — including travel
Application takes 5 minutes. Discovery call is 20 minutes.
No commitment until after the discovery call

What clients say

Rebuild Client

"Squat exercises are easier than I've experienced in the past. My knees were too sore and popped. Nick chooses squat exercises that are more gentle on the knees. My knees are gaining strength because of his approach!"

Verified Client

Rebuild client — knee pain & mobility

Restart Client

"My body is starting to feel it! And the habit of knowing I'm doing a workout each day and looking forward to it. These are wins for me."

Sarah Kelly

Restart client — building consistency

The Programs

One system. Your path.

Two ways to start. Choose the path that matches where you are right now.

Optional Foundation — Start Here If You Want To

The First 5 Foundations

5 Weeks
$497

Your $497 investment credits toward Rebuild or Restart. So if you complete First Five and move into a 16-week path, you only pay the difference.

Best for: People who want to build the habit foundation before committing to a full path. Not required — but recommended if you're rebuilding from scratch or haven't trained consistently in a while.

Focus: Movement, nutrition basics, sleep, consistency, and confidence.

Foundational movement patterns & fitness assessments
Protein & nutrient density education
Daily movement & mobility routines
Recovery & sleep optimization
Complete routine integration by Week 5
Start the First 5
Most Popular
Step 2 — Path A

Rebuild

16 Weeks
$1,497

Group cohort · 10–15 people · Fixed start dates

Or $1,000 remaining after First Five credit is applied. Payment plans available — ask on your discovery call.

Best for: People with injury history, chronic pain, poor posture, or fear of training again. Where physical therapy ends, we begin.

Focus: Pain-free movement, structural strength, posture correction, and progressive loading.

Pain-free movement screening & corrective work
Posture and structural strength progressions
Yoga & Pilates for joint mobility and stability
Flexible nutrition for recovery and body composition
Weekly coaching & accountability check-ins
Apply for Rebuild
Step 2 — Path B

Restart

16 Weeks
$1,297

Group cohort · 10–15 people · Fixed start dates

Or $800 remaining after First Five credit is applied. Payment plans available — ask on your discovery call.

Best for: People with inconsistent history, low energy, weight gain, or who keep stopping and starting.

Focus: Habit systems, progressive strength, work capacity, and nutrition flexibility.

Identity-based habit change from Week 1
Progressive strength training with bands & dumbbells
Flexible nutrition — no meal plans, no rules
Weekly coaching & accountability check-ins
Travel and schedule-flex workout alternatives
Apply for Restart
Step 3 — The Full System

Core 5 Blueprint

6 Months
$2,997

Group cohort · 6 months · Fixed start dates

Or $1,500 remaining if you've completed First Five + a 16-week path. Payment plans available — ask on your strategy call.

Best for: Anyone who wants the complete transformation — First 5 + chosen 16-week path + advanced programming and long-term support.

Focus: 1:1 support, progressive training, milestone tracking, and sustainable lifestyle integration.

Everything in First 5 + your chosen 16-week path
1:1 coaching support throughout
Progressive 6-month training periodization
Milestone rewards at 50, 100, 150, 200 workouts
Monthly masterclasses & mindset modules
Long-term maintenance strategy
Book a Strategy Call
The Process

What happens after you apply

Three steps. No surprises. No commitment until after the discovery call.

01

Submit your application

A short form that tells us about your history, your goals, and which path you're interested in. Takes about 5 minutes. No commitment required.

02

20-minute discovery call

We get on a call to talk through your situation, answer your questions, and confirm which path is the right fit. No hard sell — just a real conversation.

03

Program starts Week 1

You get access to the app, your personalized program, and your first coaching check-in. From here, we move forward together.

Every Program

What's included in every program

Full access to the Core 5 App
Weekly coaching & habit check-ins
Private community & support space
Guided mobility, strength, and recovery programming
Nutrition tools, mindset coaching, and journaling prompts
Progress tracking, challenges, and rewards
What Coaching Looks Like

Real support. Real results.

Every program is personalized to your starting point — not someone else's. Here's what you can expect.

Weekly coaching & check-ins to keep you on track

Personalized workouts in the Trainerize app with video demos

Core 5 community access for support and motivation

Milestone rewards at 50, 100, 150, and 200 workouts

Monthly masterclasses & mindset modules

Flexible dieting tools & macro education

Progress tracking systems beyond the scale

Reflection tools & planning templates

Application-based. We work with a limited number of clients to ensure quality coaching.

Coaching session
PersonalizedTailored to your goals
Speaking & Workshops

A Story No Competitor Can Replicate

From dishwasher to two Exercise Physiology degrees from Pitt. From 14 screws in an ankle to rebuilding from scratch. Available for wellness conferences, corporate events, gym workshops, and community organizations.

Signature KeynoteKeynote · 45–60 min

The Comeback System

From dishwasher to sous chef. From the kitchen to an A.S. in Exercise Science from CCAC and a B.S. from the University of Pittsburgh. From 14 screws in an ankle to rebuilding a body from scratch. This is the story of what it actually takes to come back — and the system built from it. Ideal for wellness conferences, corporate events, and community organizations.

Workshop · 60–90 min

You Don't Need to Start Over. You Need a System.

An interactive session on the Core 5 Blueprint — the five pillars of sustainable fitness for people who've been knocked down by injury, life, or both. Participants leave with a personalized starting point and a clear next step.

Talk · 30–45 min

Rebuilding After Injury: Where Physical Therapy Ends and Real Life Begins

What happens after the PT clears you? Most people are left without a plan. This talk covers the gap between clinical recovery and getting back to the life you want — and what a structured return to training actually looks like.

Corporate · 45 min

The ROI of Employee Wellness: Habits That Actually Stick

Built for HR teams and leadership. Why most wellness programs fail, what the research says about sustainable behavior change, and how to build a culture where people actually show up for themselves.

The only wrong move is doing nothing.

You don't need to have it all figured out. You just need to take the first step. Apply today — no commitment until after the discovery call.