Arin Gragossian
Founder | MS, CSCS, FDN
Strength & Conditioning Coach, Stretch Coach
LEAVING PROGRESS & POTENTIAL BEHIND IS A SHAME. YOUR LEAN & STRONG GAME AWAITS.
We Help You Overcome Limitations From Poor Training Practices With An Optimized Holistic Approach.
►Efficiency: Shouldn’t you train efficiently and put that gym membership to good use? We create a custom fitness experience in exercise design to simplify and educate you to be efficient and yield results when working out.
►Flexibility-Recovery: Place flexibility & recovery in the forefront if you desire proper structural advancement & better overall workouts. It’s not about how hard you can go, but how well you stretch, recover, sleep, & manage stress.
►Less Is More: No need for the latest & greatest fancy equipment. Simplify your routine to master baseline movements & develop a pattern of adherence before trying to get cute with premature progression.
►Your Ego Matters: The ego is your worst enemy. Why attempt 90-pound shoulder press w/ bad form? We see this in every single gym! Breathe right, lighten the load, fix your posture, & put the ego aside for better results.
HAVE YOU HEARD OUR PODCAST?
We’re Constantly Producing Content For You
Training without a solid game plan is daunting. We’ve educated hundreds of clients, athletes, and other trainers and are excited to interview fun and exciting guests. Check out our podcast, YouTube channel, and published blogs at MEDIA tab up top.
CLEAN. REFINED. UPGRADED METHODS
Expertise To Help Triumph + Conquer Fitness
Don’t get overwhelmed stepping into your gym. Many try to diet and exercise, but fail. Become independent by knowing exactly what to do and how to do it. See what others are saying about their transformation and gym confidence in our testimonials.
OUR MISSION STATEMENT & TRAINING PROMISE
Don’t Get Stuck w/ Mediocre Trainers
This isn’t some part-time gig. In a fitness industry marred by myth and deception, we provide honest, reliable fitness coaching with over 12 years experience, formal graduate studies in kinesiology, and gold-standard credentials from top industry leaders.
IN THE PRESS
CLIENT TESTIMONIALS
Dude, you’ve turned me into a beast. I love it! Thanks for the awesome training and advice!!! I’m honestly in a bit of a shock…I don’t even recognize myself. I have never looked this good in my life before. You get trainer of the year award in my book!
Dirk V.
Arin is professional, personable and attentive, and I can really see results. I’m much stronger than when I started, and my joints no longer hurt. I also have a lot more energy than I used to. Arin is always willing to explain how a particular exercise or movement will affect my body, and how it fits into the entire program.
David M.
I couldn’t have toned up and gained all this muscle without his hard work and guidance. He’s a real fitness guru (and nicest). I’m lucky to have found the best trainer.
Kenneth W.
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