One on one session
Sixty minutes in the studio. Packs of twelve are $920.
Coaching since 2013
Get strong again without getting hurt
Most of my clients are between 40 and 68 and come in with a bad shoulder, a desk job or ten years off. We build a program around what your body currently does, then progress it every week.
12 yrscoaching clients
40 to 68typical client age
CSCScertified since 2014
1 to 4people per session
Training options
How we can work together
Every option starts with a free 30-minute consult and movement screen.
Two sessions a week, monthly
Eight sessions, program written and adjusted weekly, text support.
Semi-private, up to 4
Same programming, shared hour, best value if you have a training partner.
Online coaching
Written program, video form review, one video call every two weeks.
Return-to-lifting block
Six weeks after physical therapy discharge, coordinated with your PT.
Movement screen and program
One session, you leave with a twelve week plan to run on your own.
About Marcus
Twelve years, mostly with people who sit all day
I started training in 2013 in a big-box gym and moved into my own studio in 2018 because the clients I do best with need attention, not a sales quota. I am CSCS certified and I work with your physical therapist directly when there is one. My promise is unglamorous: you will get measurably stronger, and I will not push you into anything that risks the thing you came in with.
•CSCS certified, continuing education every year
•I coordinate directly with your PT or physician when relevant
•Progress tracked in writing so you can see it, not just feel it
Reviews
Client results
“Deadlifted 225 at 61 years old after two years of being told my back was done.”
Ron S., Two sessions a week
“He talked to my physical therapist before my first session. Nobody had ever done that.”
Gina D., Return-to-lifting block
“The online program fits around travel and he still catches my form problems on video.”
Ken A., Online client
FAQ
Common questions
I have an old injury. Can I still train?
Usually yes, with modifications. The free consult includes a movement screen so I know what your shoulder or knee tolerates today. If something needs a medical opinion first, I will tell you and hold off until you have it.
How often should I train to see results?
Twice a week is where most clients see strength change within six to eight weeks. Once a week works if you do a second session on your own with the program I write. Three times is better but is rarely the difference maker.
What is your cancellation policy?
Twenty-four hours notice and we reschedule at no charge. Inside that window the session is charged, with an exception for illness and genuine emergencies, which I do not nickel and dime.
Do I need to be in shape before starting?
No, and that idea keeps a lot of people out of the gym for years. The first four weeks are deliberately conservative so we can find your real starting point rather than guessing at it.
Contact
Start with a conversation
The first consult is free and involves no pressure to sign anything. Call or send a note with your goals and schedule.
Phone(919) 555-0157
Address1105 Glenwood Avenue, Studio B, Raleigh, NC 27605, Raleigh, North Carolina
HoursMon to Thu 6am to 7pm, Fri 6am to 2pm, Sat 8am to noon
AreaRaleigh, Cary, Wake Forest, plus online clients nationwide