I grew up in Northeast Ohio doing what most of us do —
chasing the American dream. Got married, raised three great kids, and did the
corporate grind to keep life moving. Somewhere along the way, though, I lost my
health. My wife and I were both working long hours, eating whatever was easy,
and the stress and weight piled on.
When we moved to Colorado in 2010, I started chasing a better version of
myself. I joined a local boot camp gym, got in the best shape of my life, and
eventually bought the place. For years, I trained men and women in group
sessions, helped people drop weight, gain confidence, and build a tight-knit
fitness community. Life was good — until it wasn’t.
As my kids hit college age, I went back to full-time work to help pay for
tuition while still trying to keep the gym running. The stress and exhaustion
caught up with me. Then COVID hit, and that was the end of the gym. I poured
myself into work, but the truth is, I started to slip — drinking too much,
eating whatever was around, and watching my energy and motivation disappear.
I still hiked the mountains, still hit the gym a few times a week, but I was
carrying extra fat, feeling sluggish, and knew I wasn’t living like the guy I
used to be. I was coasting — and I hated it.The Rebuild
One day I looked in the mirror and didn’t recognize the guy
staring back at me. I wasn’t weak — I was still lifting and hiking — but I’d
lost my edge. I was carrying too much weight, drinking too much, and running on
fumes. It wasn’t who I wanted to be for my wife, my kids, or myself.
So I decided to rebuild. Not just my body — my entire approach to health,
strength, and life. I quit drinking, cleaned up my nutrition, and started
training with purpose again. I stopped making excuses and started tracking progress.
Slowly, the fat came off, the energy came back, and so did my confidence.
During that time, I dove headfirst into learning everything I could about
longevity, metabolic health, and how men can slow — or even reverse — the
physical and mental decline that often hits in midlife. I poured through books,
podcasts, and research on optimizing strength, hormones, sleep, and recovery.
Eventually, I decided to take it a step further. I enrolled in formal
education, earning my Certified Master Health & Wellness Coach credential
and pursuing Board Certification through the NBHWC — the gold standard in
health coaching.
Combined with years of real-world experience — going from fit to fat and back
again — this gave me a deeper understanding of what it really takes to help men
reclaim their strength and vitality.
That’s when Vitality Strong Coaching was born — a way to help other men in
midlife rebuild their health, body, and confidence using proven, sustainable
methods.Why I Coach Men Like You
I know how it feels to lose your edge — to wake up tired,
heavier than you used to be, and wondering where the fire went. I’ve lived it.
But I also know how to climb out of it.
My mission is simple: to help men 45–65 rebuild strength, energy, and
confidence for the second half of life. I coach from experience — not from a
textbook. I’ve been where you are, and I’ve done the hard work to get back.
Through Vitality Strong Coaching, I’ll help you cut through the noise, build
lasting habits, and get strong again — inside and out. Because you don’t have
to coast into decline. You can climb to renewed strength and vitality.Ready to Start Your Rebuild?
If my story sounds familiar, maybe it’s time to start your own comeback. You can reach out directly at vitalitystrongcoaching.com/contact or email me at info@vitalitystrongcoaching.com. Let’s build your second half stronger than your first.