Frequently Asked Questions about strength coaching

Functional strength training refers to weighted movements that prepare people for everyday tasks and challenges.

Examples include the squat, deadlift, overhead press, clean and jerk, and snatch.

You can use several different tools to perform these exercises including barbells and kettlebells.

Functional strength training differs from other forms of resistance training in several key ways.

1) Emphasizes compound movements that use multiple joints and muscles simultaneously, which is how bodies tend to work naturally. This is in contrast to isolation movements like bicep curls.

2) Emphasizes progressive overload. Unlike with bodyweight movements or machines, you can incrementally load barbells forever, which makes them a popular choice for functional training.

I focus primarily on customizing strength, conditioning, and nutrition programs for masters athletes, or anyone looking to focus on a sport in their 40s. I also love teaching barbell lifts to beginners.

Yes, I have many clients that work with me purely for online coaching. Some work with only in-person. And a bunch do a combination. Either way, if you choose a coaching package you will full access to my coaching app. This is our hub. You can communicate with me at anyone, receive daily habits to focus on, and perform and log your workouts, which come with detailed instructions and demos.

With online coaching, I build your workouts for a 4-week cycle. You perform those on your own, and then we meet either weekly or monthly to review progress, refine your program, and discuss mindset strategies for performing your best.

I have a fully built-out barbell studio at my house. I also train out of TruFit studios on Downtown Evanston if that’s more convenient, and run classes at Cornerstone Health.

No. I have several packages that are one-off to help you with a specific goal.

Clients in the Evanston area have the opportunity for in-person coaching sessions with online programming