Personalized training & nutrition plans from expert coaches
Achieve your strength and physique goals with premium, one-on-one coaching
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This is online coaching – elevated.
"I have found the level of individualization, feedback, and communication to far exceed what I expected from an online coach.” – James, SBS coaching client
Programs tailored specifically to you.
We match you with a coach who will design a one-of-a-kind plan with your goals, preferences, lifestyle, and history in mind.
Ongoing adjustments and support.
Your coach will check in with you frequently and will always be available to answer questions and troubleshoot with you.
An A-Team of seasoned coaches.
Our coaches were hand-selected based on a strong history of producing results for clients.
Laser-focused on your results.
Your satisfaction is our top priority. We’re confident that we can help you achieve your goals and reach your potential.
Training and nutrition programs tailored specifically to you.
We match you with a coach who will design a one-of-a-kind plan with your goals, preferences, lifestyle, and history in mind.
As soon as you sign up to become a client, your coach will begin working with you to fully understand the nuances of your goals, training and diet history, and preferences.
Your coach will then carefully design your program and hand-select the strategies that are most likely to work for you, drawing on what he’s learned about you and best practices he knows from research and in-the-trenches experience.
The result is a smart plan that can help you break through plateaus and reach your potential.
You can focus fully on training, knowing the decision-making is in the hands of someone you can trust.
"[My coach] has taken the mental burden off me of wondering whether I am doing the right thing in the gym and kitchen, and allowed me to simply execute and see success on my strength and physique improvement goals."
"[My coach] has been able to understand my body while finely adjusting my volume and intensity based on a very hectic lifestyle and knowing the weak parts of my lifts."
Ongoing adjustments and one-on-one support from your coach.
Your coach will make necessary adjustments to your training and nutrition plans, check in with you frequently, communicate clearly, and will always be available to answer questions and troubleshoot with you.
Bust through plateaus and reach your potential
Contact us now to be matched with a Stronger By Science coach.
Laser-focused on your results – with a track record to prove it.
We are dedicated to providing you with the best programming and coaching services you can find anywhere. Just ask our clients…
As a personal trainer myself, I wanted to find someone who could optimize my own results while also enabling me to learn from them in the process. ... I have already learned a huge amount during our time together. Programming is effective, challenging, and evidence-based. Communication is prompt. And queries are answered and addressed in detail. I have found the level of individualization, feedback, and communication to far exceed what I expected from an online coach.”
Dropping 14 pounds and not only maintaining but improving strength is not an easy task and we’ve managed to do both. No fancy tricks, drinks, or quick fixes, just methodical, steady, healthy loss and smart training. Working with Aaron has given me invaluable tools that will serve me well beyond my powerlifting career and that is the biggest win! Plus that whole being 32, having two children and abs isn’t so bad either.”
Working together with Coach Pak, I have lost 60lbs – which is an all-time low for my body weight in my adult life. Weight loss has always been a personal goal and struggle of mine, but working with Pak on this journey has been a life-changing experience. His strategic approach has drastically improved my fitness performance and physique. Though I have achieved and surpassed my initial goal, the knowledge that you gain from working with Pak is second to none. Pak has exceeded my hopes and expectations and I could not have asked for anything more from a coach."
For the first time ever, I have been training non-stop (except for occasional de-loads) for 120 weeks, and even though sometimes the drive is not there, I feel motivated, strong, and just the fact that I have not injured myself is a gain. At 56 years old I feel that I am in my best shape ever, and the best is seeing my teenage and young adult children inspired and developing the discipline and dedication that working on staying healthy requires.”
My time being coached by SBS was pivotal. ...Once I connected with Coach Eric, I knew we were a great match. His calm, rational demeanor, and “data-driven” approach truly resonated. He helped me rely on trackable metrics (in both nutrition and lifting) and understand that the results come over time. ... SBS was my introduction to taking responsibility for my nutrition intake by way of diligent, accurate tracking, and that has led to some incredible changes in my body composition and life. I am very grateful for my coach and the SBS Team"
I've been coached by SBS for nearly three years, and I'm not stopping anytime soon. I've competed in two USAPL meets since I started coaching and hit all-time PRs in both. I've also experienced very notable body recomposition, which I didn't think was possible at my level of training. And I've accomplished all this despite a grueling work schedule. I highly recommend SBS coaching if you want to get stronger, more muscular, or lose fat."
"As a physician and fitness coach myself, I am seriously impressed by both the quality of coaching as well as personal and caring relationship despite being online. I was able to progress both my physique and knowledge base as well as learning to be more mindful and compassionate towards myself."
"I’m now pulling weights for multiple reps that I previously couldn’t budge. What I appreciate most of all, though, is that Dale helped me develop a solid understanding of the hows and whys of my programming and which strategies work best for me."
"After 10 years of lifting, I was pleasantly surprised that I had so many gains left in me and I would go as far as saying that hiring a coach is the best decision I have made throughout my fitness journey."
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An A-Team of seasoned coaches
Our coaches were hand-selected based on a strong history of producing results for clients. They’ve got some impressive degrees and years of experience as athletes themselves, to boot.
When you join our team by becoming an SBS client, you’ve got these folks standing behind you, collaborating and strategizing on how to best serve you every step of the way…
Leadership
Greg Nuckols and Eric Trexler
Greg and Eric provide educational support for our coaches and consistently check in with clients to ensure that everything about their experience is top-notch.
Greg Nuckols
Greg is the founder of Stronger By Science. He has an M.A. in exercise physiology from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He’s held three all-time world records in powerlifting in the 220lb and 242lb classes and has coached hundreds of athletes both in-person and online.
Eric Trexler
Eric is a pro natural bodybuilder and a sports nutrition researcher. He has a PhD in Human Movement Science from UNC Chapel Hill, and has published dozens of peer-reviewed research papers on various exercise and nutrition strategies for getting bigger, stronger, and leaner. Eric has several years of university-level teaching experience and has been coaching since 2009. Read more about Eric here.
Coaches
All Stronger By Science coaches were hand-selected based on a strong history of producing results for clients. They’ve got some fancy degrees and years of experience as athletes themselves to boot.
Our coaches have experience competing in powerlifting (including a couple all-time world records), bodybuilding (including a pro card), and Strongman.
They have worked as Division I Strength and Conditioning coaches, researchers, in-person personal trainers for hundreds of clients (including all populations, from a Special Olympics powerlifting team to elderly clients to NFL players), sports nutritionists, exercise science professors, and more.
Greg Schiltz
Greg is a Registered Dietitian, Licensed Dietitian Nutritionist, and has a Master’s in Human Nutrition. He has worked with athletes for 10+ years and has provided nutrition and training coaching for strength athletes as an RD for 3+ years. Greg has more than 12 years of lifting experience and currently competes in Strongman in the under-175lb class. Read more about Greg here.
Lauren Colenso-Semple
Lauren is currently pursuing a PhD in Integrative Physiology at McMaster University. Her research focuses on the impact of exercise, nutrition, and hormones on skeletal muscle. Lauren has worked with hundreds of clients in person and online, including recreational lifters, moms-to-be, and aspiring powerlifters and physique athletes. Read more about Lauren here.
Pak Androulakis-Korakakis
Pak did his PhD in Sports Science at Solent University (UK) on the topic of “the minimum effective training dose for strength.” His research focuses on “what is the least a powerlifter can do and still get meaningfully stronger?” as well as muscle strength & strength sport performance. Pak has worked for over 4 years with powerlifters and recreationally active individuals looking to get stronger and improve their body composition. Read more about Pak here.
Jason Eure
Jason has a Doctor of Physical Therapy degree from the University of St. Augustine and works with hundreds of athletes every year to navigate their current states to return to (and thrive in) their respective sports. Jason is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and USA Weightlifting Level 1 coach who acts as the strength coach for a local national-level swim club year-round. Read more about Jason here.
Steven Mack
Steven is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist and has a Bachelors of Science in Health Sciences. He played football at the University of Missouri from 2010-3 and is now just another “retired college athlete”. He’s been a personal trainer for 6 years. Steven has worked with a variety of clients but mostly enjoys recreational lifters. Read more about Steven here.
Milo Wolf
Milo is currently pursuing his PhD on “the effects of range of motion on muscle hypertrophy in strength.” His research focuses on muscle hypertrophy and strength. Milo has guided individuals in their journey of getting bigger, stronger, and leaner for more than 4 years. Having coached and competed in both bodybuilding and powerlifting, he is well-equipped to help clients with competing. Read more about Milo here.
Colby Sousa
Colby is currently pursuing a PhD in Sport and Exercise Science at Auckland University of Technology. He is involved with research regarding muscular strength and hypertrophy, and has 5+ years of personal training experience – both in-person and online – for training and nutrition. Colby has competed in powerlifting and plans to compete in bodybuilding in the future. Read more about Colby here.
Dale Keith
Dale has an MS degree in Kinesiology from Texas Tech University and a BA in Exercise and Sport Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He has a diverse background in the health and fitness industry. He has coached high school wrestling, worked as a physical therapist aid, conducted and published research, and has worked as a personal trainer and online coach for over 7 years. Read more about Dale here.
Jacob Green
Jacob is a registered dietitian and has an MS degree in Kinesiology from Texas Tech University. Jacob’s formal education and personal experience around nutrition and training allow him to cater to client’s personalized needs, while also building rapport and providing support along the way. Read more about Jacob here.
Adam Fisher
Adam has 8 years of personal training experience, including 6 years of working as an online coach and 4 years of working for SBS. Adam has over 12 years of lifting experience, including competitive bodybuilding, powerlifting, and running. Read more about Adam here.
Aaron Thomas
Aaron has a Master’s in Sports Performance and Coaching and has worked with NFL players, CFL players, collegiate athletes, and lifters and physique athletes. He’s been a personal trainer and performance coach for 8+ years and has been training clients online for 5 years. Read more about Aaron here.
Sport Nutrition Coaching
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129
Monthly
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Personalized sport nutrition plan.
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Advice on nutrient timing, supplements, and more.
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Ongoing communication, adjustments, and support.
Get Started
Annual payment plans also available for $1299/year (paid upfront).
Comprehensive Coaching
$
249
Monthly
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Personalized training program.
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A personalized cardio plan (if needed).
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Personalized sport nutrition plan.
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Advice on nutrient timing, supplements, and more.
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Ongoing communication, adjustments, and support.
Get Started
Annual payment plans also available for $2499/year (paid upfront).
Training-Only Coaching
$
199
Monthly
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Personalized training program.
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A personalized cardio plan (if needed).
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Ongoing communication, adjustments, and support.
Get Started
Annual payment plans also available for $1999/year (paid upfront).
If you don’t need a full service, a one-time consultation may be a great, cost-effective solution for you! A Skype consultation is a one-time, one-hour, one-on-one conversation with a member of our team. You can use this hour however you’d like to ensure that you get the information you need to support your goals and future success.
Price: $149 one time. Get Started.
Detailed Package Descriptions
Comprehensive Coaching
Comprehensive coaching is exactly what it sounds like. Your coach handles virtually all aspects of coaching that support your success.
- Personalized training program to support your goals and lifestyle.
- A personalized cardio plan (if needed).
- Personalized sport nutrition plan to support your performance and body composition goals.
- Advice on calorie and macronutrient intakes, nutrient timing, dietary supplements, and more.
- Ongoing communication, adjustments, and support.
Price: $249/month OR $2499/year (paid upfront)
Sport Nutrition Coaching
Whether your goal is fat loss, muscle gain, enhanced sport performance, or all three, nutrition plays a big role in your success. Our coaches provide ongoing, evidence-based sport nutrition services to support your performance and body composition goals.
- Personalized sport nutrition plan to support your performance and body composition goals.
- Advice on calorie and macronutrient intakes, nutrient timing, dietary supplements, and more.
- Ongoing communication, adjustments, and support.
We refer clients with more intensive nutrition needs to work directly with one of our team’s Registered Dietitians, who also provide sport nutrition oversight for our team when necessary. (Please note: Our coaches operate within their scope of practice and do not practice dietetics, medical nutrition therapy, or provide any medical advice or health-related counseling.)
Price: $129/month OR $1299/year (paid upfront)
Training-Only Coaching
- Personalized training program to support your goals and lifestyle.
- A personalized cardio plan (if needed).
- Ongoing communication, adjustments, and support.
Price: $199/month OR $1999/year (paid upfront)
Skype Consultation
A Skype consultation is a one-time, one-hour, one-on-one conversation with a member of our team. You can use this hour however you’d like to ensure that you get the information you need to support your goals and future success.
Price: $149 one time
Getting started is simple
1. Fill out the short application form.
We’ll ask you about your goals and training history. The application contains about 20 questions.
2. We’ll match you with a coach.
The SBS coaching team will review your application, and you’ll be matched with the perfect coach to support your goals.
3. Your new coach will contact you.
Your new coach will contact you promptly to answer any questions, finalize the process, and get started with your programming.
You may be wondering…
Our coaches have worked with all types of clients including (but not limited to): powerlifters, bodybuilders, physique competitors, military, police, CrossFit athletes, concurrent-training athletes, team sports athletes, and general population looking to improve their overall levels of fitness and performance and lose fat.
When you apply, we’ll match you with the perfect coach for you and your goals.
The frequency of check-ins is determined between the coach and client, but we generally encourage clients to check in as frequently as they see fit.
Communication is done primarily through email, shared documents, and other applications as needed. If the client feels they need a more detailed answer to a question or want to discuss a topic, phone calls and Skype/video chats are also welcome.
Fill Out the Form to Get Started
Make sure to check out our pricing and service descriptions before you apply.
Have a question about our coaching? Email our Director of Education Eric Trexler at eric@strongerbyscience.com.