AREAS OF SPECIALTY. 

  • Body Composition

    • Muscle Gain, Fat Loss

    • Natural Bodybuilding

  • Sports Performance

    • Plyometrics, Vertical Jump Training

    • Volleyball Training

  • Post-Rehabilitation & Injury Prevention

  • Nutrition Coaching

Justin’s BIO.

He/Him/His

“Research your own experience; absorb what is useful, reject what is useless, and add what is essentially your own.”
— Bruce Lee

I was once just a nerdy, asthmatic kid who wanted to look like the comic book character on my t-shirt. That kid received his first set of weights at 12 years old, became a multi-sport athlete, and hasn't looked back since. Now I'm a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) who's been helping others look (and feel) more like superheroes for over a decade. As a coach, I aim to help my clients reach their goals through customized solutions that use fitness to enhance daily life, not consume it.

Shaped by my experience as a physical therapy aide and competitive natural bodybuilder, my approach to fitness is both straightforward and scientific. You won't be subjected to cookie-cutter routines or trivial fitness fads when working with me - whether your goal is to build serious muscle, reach new levels of strength and athleticism, or simply learn the basics, I'll provide a personalized program to get you there. As someone who stays up to date on industry research, my methodology focuses on utilizing knowledge of exercise science, nutrition, and anatomy to maximize gains while minimizing injury.

I strive to give my clients the tools for self-sufficiency and long-term success, not just another workout or program. My ultimate goal is to help you build the body you want and give you control of your health. I firmly believe that strength is for everyone.

When not training myself or others, I can usually be found playing beach volleyball, watching anime, or running a game of Dungeons & Dragons.

EDUCATION.

  • National Strength and Conditioning Association | Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist

  • Precision Nutrition | Certified Level 1 Coach

  • TRX Qualified | Suspension and Group Trainer Level 1

  • Bachelor of Arts Degree | Global Studies | University of California Santa Barbara

TESTIMONIALS. 

Initially, I came to Justin to get help with an injured knee. I had been a weightlifter and runner through graduate school, but after an injury, nearly eighteen months of hit-and-miss physical therapy meant that my overall strength and conditioning level had atrophied. After Justin helped me bridge physical therapy to fully return to the activities I’d enjoyed, like running, hiking, and weightlifting, we decided to keep working together.

Since then, we’ve restarted with the basics and entirely rebuilt my body: improving my form, increasing my strength, protecting me against future injury, all the while keeping me motivated and focused through good times and bad.

Friends have remarked that I look like an entirely different person (in a good way!) and Justin’s guidance and steady leadership in the gym have translated outside the gym into increased confidence, a changed set of life priorities, and even a promotion at work. I can’t recommend him highly enough.
— Tim B
Tech entrepreneur extraordinaire

Working with Justin has been a true blessing. I met with him after years of trying to figure out how to treat my own physical ailments, and quickly learned he was just the person I needed to work with.

With the current state of the fitness industry, it's great to meet someone who follows the facts; you won't hear of any BS Instagram "get-fit-quick" nonsense from Justin. His workout plans are tailored to your needs, and he will quickly adapt the workout plan to accommodate any exercises that may cause discomfort.

After working with Justin for only 3 months, the majority of the pain in my shoulder, knee, and hip have all subsided. I'm now able to perform exercises I had to skip out on that had previously caused pain, and my confidence in the gym has skyrocketed as a result. Justin has been an absolute delight to work with and I can't wait to see what more I can accomplish with his help.
— Tino M
A modern renaissance man

 

I’m a mother of two who is in the best shape, form, and health of my entire life. Honestly, I seem to be aging in reverse and people tell me all the time! I look good, feel great, and am empowered to make the right choices for my body and lifestyle.

I can deadlift 140% of my body weight, squat 100% of my body weight, and throw it around with the meatheads at the gym any day of the week. Talk about fun. To be clear: I have been very athletic my entire life. I swam every day during two pregnancies, and am incredibly active outside of my training sessions, danced seriously from the age of 2, etc.

If you’re looking for someone who will...

  • Learn everything about your fitness goals

  • Program a regimen around your actual lifestyle — not some made-up, fitness-obsessed expectation set by a lot of trainers

  • Design workouts and programs that are EVIDENCE-BASED — Justin doesn’t ask you to do anything that is ineffective. 100% of your time is well used.

    …then boy, do I have a recommendation for you!

    — Lindsay S
    Ambitious executive and mother of two 

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