Strong basics over flash
Master the fundamentals — squat, hinge, push, pull, carry — and the impressive stuff takes care of itself.
📍 Austin, TX
🏋️ 12 yrs coaching
🎓 NASM-CPT
🥗 PN Level 2
My story
I was the out-of-shape kid first
I didn't grow up an athlete. At 19 I was 30 kilos overweight, out of breath on a flight of stairs, and convinced fitness wasn't for people like me. One coach changed that — not by yelling, but by teaching me to train smart and trust the process. Eighteen months later I was a different person.
That experience became my mission. I got certified, started coaching out of a garage gym, and Forge grew from there. Today I run a studio in Austin and coach clients all over the world online — but the goal hasn't changed since day one: take people who feel stuck and hand them the strength, skills, and confidence to never feel that way again.
I've now coached more than 500 people through over a thousand transformations. Some wanted to lose 40 kilos. Some wanted their first pull-up. Some were rebuilding after injury. Every one of them got a real plan and a coach who actually cared whether they showed up.
Train with meA decade of getting people stronger
2013Forge founded
500+Clients coached
1,000+Transformations
30+Countries online
My philosophy
How I coach — and what I refuse to do
These principles shape every plan I write and every session I run. They're the reason Forge clients actually stick around.
Coach the data
We track the numbers that matter and adjust your plan from evidence, not vibes or guesswork.
No shame, ever
Guilt is a terrible long-term motivator. I build confidence and habits, not crash diets and burnout.
Your goal, your plan
Nothing is copy-pasted. Every program is built around your body, your life, and what you actually want.
Sustainable beats fast
A plan you can keep beats a plan that wrecks you. We move quick, but never at the cost of consistency.
Real accountability
I'm in your corner between sessions too. Check-ins, form reviews, and honest feedback — every single week.
Credentials
Certified, insured, and always learning
Letters after a name don't lift the weight for you — but they mean your coach actually knows what he's doing.
NASM Certified Personal TrainerNational Academy of Sports Medicine
Precision Nutrition Level 2Master Health & Nutrition Coaching
USA Weightlifting Level 1Olympic lifting technique
CrossFit Level 2 TrainerFunctional fitness methodology
Corrective Exercise SpecialistNASM-CES, injury-aware training
CPR / AED CertifiedAmerican Red Cross, renewed annually
My approach
What working with me actually looks like
Every client is different, but the way I work stays consistent: understand the real starting point, build a plan you can own, and stay accountable to it together.
Assess before we prescribe
Movement screen, history, and goals first — no plan until I understand your body.
Build the plan together
You help shape the schedule and approach, so the plan fits your real life — not a fantasy one.
Adjust relentlessly
We review your numbers every week and tweak until progress is steady and sustainable.
The journey
From garage gym to global coaching
2011
My own transformation
Lost 30 kg with the help of one great coach and discovered that training could change a whole life, not just a body.
2013
Got certified & founded Forge
Earned my NASM-CPT and started coaching clients one-on-one out of a converted garage gym.
2017
Opened the Forge Studio
Outgrew the garage and opened a dedicated private studio in Austin for 1:1 and small-group training.
2020
Launched online coaching
Built the Forge app-based program so I could coach clients anywhere — now active in 30+ countries.
Today
1,000+ transformations later
Still coaching every client personally, still obsessed with the basics, still in it for the long game.
Let's write your chapter next
Tell me where you're starting from. I'll bring 12 years of coaching, a plan built for you, and the accountability to make it stick.