Clear Effort Targets
The plan explains the purpose of the work and how to approach each set.
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Compare Foundation training programs, app-guided coaching, individualized support and additional services. Start with the structure and involvement that fit your goals.
Structured Foundation Programs
Self-directed training in an ebook format. Choose the focus, explore the blocks, and find the level that fits how you train.
In development. This is a framework preview. The kits are not available to purchase or download yet.
Five lengths, each with its own purpose. Select a kit to see how the work develops.
Each kit combines familiar training blocks differently to support its specific goal.
Full-body days / Each workout once a week
Learn the standard and the terminology.
Expand on it with more work in less time.
Put it all together, retest and leave knowing your next move.
Push / Pull / Legs / Each workout once a week
Learn the standard and the terminology.
Expand on it with more work in less time.
Keep the methodology, change up the workouts and look back at how far you've come.
Upper / Lower plus a density day / Each workout once a week
Learn the standard and the terminology.
Expand on it with more work in less time.
Find the weight you can control and the exercises that work.
Keep the methodology, change up the workouts and look back at how far you've come.
Squat, press and hinge days / Each workout once a week
Learn the standard and the terminology.
Find the weight you can control and the exercises that work.
Keep the methodology, change up the workouts and look back at how far you've come.
Intensity up, volume down, effort never drops.
Body-part emphasis days / Each workout once a week
Learn the standard and the terminology.
Find the weight you can control and the exercises that work.
Solidify your best lifts and structure the workouts around you.
Keep the methodology, change up the workouts and look back at how far you've come.
Match the work to your control and consistency, not just how long you have owned a gym membership.
Advanced lifters may get a shortened Foundation and move into the next block sooner.
All three levels are planned within the Foundation offering. Your selection previews a level; it does not change a price or place an order.
Every program I write is built from 8 Building Blocks: Foundation, Density, Isolate, Reframe, Build, Respecialization (Respec), Peak and Consolidate. Each one has a job. They aren’t a staircase, and you don’t march from 1 to 8. Most people loop through the first five, and the last three come in when a goal calls for them. A block usually runs about 6 weeks. The standard never changes from block to block: every rep runs on S.S.I. and the Five Essentials.
The same progression principles, with block names and lengths that follow your selected framework.
Learn the standard and the terminology.
Each kit runs the blocks its goal needs. See your kit above.
The 20 Weeks Strength kit is the one that peaks.
Retest, compare against where you started and leave knowing your next move.
The plan explains the purpose of the work and how to approach each set.
Warm-up, rest and execution belong in the plan, not in a separate guessing game.
Companion guidance will cover missed sessions, equipment changes and getting back into the work.
What's Inside / Planned Kit Contents
Focused companion files you can open when you need them. These contents are in development and will be confirmed before launch.
PDF / Print
Your calendar, workouts by block, cues, rest guidance and space to record the work.
PDF / Fillable
A phone-friendly way to record weights and reps alongside your program.
Guide
How to read the plan, understand effort targets and use the exercise library.
Guide
Practical nutrition fundamentals to support the work inside and outside the gym.
Guide
An education-first look at supplements, priorities and common questions.
Guide
Guidance for stalls, missed sessions, equipment changes and everyday disruptions.
Workbook
Planned tools for nutrition targets, check-ins and tracking progress.
Review
Look back at training, nutrition, recovery and the next thing to improve.
Pricing & Availability
Explore the framework now. Final pricing and purchase details will be published when the completed kits are ready.
Foundation kits are self-directed. Want a plan and coaching built around you? Apply for coaching.
Selected Framework
Previewing: Beginner
Pricing confirmed at launch
Planned: Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels, with the companion files outlined above.
Looking for Extra Support?
20-Minute Coaching Call / $50 OnlyPans Meal-Plan Setup / $109 OnlyPans Recipe Vault / $299 · In DevelopmentFurther Insight
Start with the focus you want to work on, then choose the level that matches your current execution and consistency. The 8-week Conditioning and 12-week Hypertrophy frameworks offer shorter starting points. If you want help choosing, ask PA Strength before committing.
The frameworks are being developed around commercial-gym equipment, including machines, cables, dumbbells and barbells. Final equipment requirements and exercise alternatives will be confirmed with each completed kit.
The Foundation offering is planned to include Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced levels. This selector previews the level you want to explore; it does not change a price or place an order.
A fillable phone log is part of the planned companion files. Supported apps and save instructions will be confirmed with the finished files. There is no download available yet.
The completed program guidance will explain how to resume based on the length of the break and the block you are in. You will not need to guess how to make up every missed session.
Not yet. The Foundation kits are still in development and checkout is disabled. Final pricing, included files, delivery, update access and applicable purchase terms will be confirmed before sales open.
For current policy information, see the refund policy. Offer-specific terms will be confirmed before purchase.
Not ready for a kit or coaching? Explore the free strength resources →
Coaching Options
Choose app-guided coaching, individualized support, or the highest-touch coaching relationship. Explore each option for its current availability and next steps.
Which Coaching Tier?
Every coaching tier starts with an application. No tier has online checkout. Gym Bro / Gym Girly has no initial onboarding call.
App-Guided Coaching for Young Adults · Trainerize
By Application · Invoice · Limited Seats
What This Is
This is the tier for young adults — 18 to 25, give or take — in undergraduate, graduate, or trade school, who want a real program and a coach in their corner at a price that fits a student budget. If you're a little older and still balancing school and life, apply; the fit is the point, not the birthday.
Who It's For
What You Get
You get a structured program, a clear set of expectations, and a coach who is paying attention. You bring the consistency.
How It Works
Programs run three to five days a week and teach the building blocks: how to train, how to progress, how to recover. Examples:
Both are starting points, not boxes. Most people come in wanting one of two things: put on size, or lose weight. Your program is built for your specific goal.
Price & Availability
Programs are offered in 18, 24, and 36 weeks.
One-time payment. No discounts and no payment plans. If you're choosing by cost, this is the most cost-effective coaching I offer.
Month-to-Month: To Be Announced
A month-to-month option — as an entry point, or as a continuation after a 36-week term — is in the works. Details and pricing will be posted when it's ready.
This tier is for clients 18 and over. At this time, I do not coach minors online.
This tier costs less than One-on-One Coaching because it runs on a different set of rules. Read these before you apply. By applying, you're acknowledging them. If they don't fit, One-on-One Coaching is the right tier.
How It Starts
What You Get
What You Do Not Get
*Where the line is: a few form questions around your check-in is what this tier is built for. “This doesn't feel right, what can I change?” with a clip gets a real answer. A running list of exercises every week is One-on-One territory. You still get individualized attention here; it's just not the scope of One-on-One, and not the level of catering VIP gets.
How We Communicate
Everything goes through two places: the Trainerize messaging board and the PA Strength coaching contact email. Nothing else. One consolidated location keeps a written record for both of us.
Your Check-In Schedule
I assign your check-in day so the cadence stays uniform. You check in every week with a short form in the app. The mandatory milestones land on the phase change, every 6 weeks: intro photos at the start, a photo check-in with the full breakdown form at the end of every sixth week, and a final set at the finish. The 6-week check-in is what triggers your program revamp. You write two reviews: one at the midpoint of your term and one at the finish. Photos come with the final review; the midpoint review comes in on that week's form.
There are no week-to-week video check-in calls in this tier. If you want a coaching call at any point, you can purchase one. The 20-Minute Coaching Call is an add-on, scheduled at your discretion.
Your Obligations
The reviews are for me. They don't have to be posted anywhere. They're how I see what the program is doing and what to adjust, and they're part of what you acknowledged when you applied. Whether the program worked for you or not, I want to hear it.
My Obligations
Missed Check-Ins: The Trade-Off
You submit your 6-week photo check-in, I revamp your program. You don't, I don't. Miss your check-in day and you get a flag and a 24-hour window to get it in. Miss the window and you run the same program until it comes in — and when it does come in late, it gets handled when I get to it, after the scheduled check-ins of clients who are paying more for my time. I can't backtrack your program at someone else's expense.
I don't chase check-ins. You know your dates from day one. If I have to remind you at week 6, I'll be reminding you at 12, 18, and 24, and that's not what this tier is. You honor your commitment to me so I can honor mine to you.
Flags
I only offer a limited number of Gym Bro / Gym Girly seats at a time. Your seat in Trainerize costs both time and money, and a seat that isn't being used is one I could give to someone who will use it. Limited seats means I'm giving you the benefit of the doubt as an adult who acknowledged this commitment when you entered it. Holding up your end should be easy.
Termination is a last resort. I will work with you, but I am not in this to have my time wasted. If life gets in the way, message me before the check-in date, not after. A heads-up is not a flag.
This tier is for clients 18 and over. At this time, I do not coach minors online.
Current AvailabilityLimited seats, by application. Approved or declined at the coach's discretion; payment is one-time by invoice, and there is no online checkout.
App-Guided Individualized Coaching · Trainerize
By Application · Invoice
What This Is
You don't know where to begin. Or you've stalled, restarted, or never had a concrete plan that was built for you. You want a training program, your nutrition set, and a coach to check in with. You want a blueprint you can follow to the result.
Who It's For
How It Works
Tailored to you: your goals, your experience, your equipment, and your week. Adjusted as you go. You're not placed in a program; the program is written to you.
Price & Availability
How It Starts
What You Get
How We Communicate
Trainerize is the client portal: programs, logs, photos and form clips, and in-app messaging all live there. Check-in calls are via Zoom. Every message is answered by me, personally. If you're not comfortable submitting photos or form clips through Trainerize, I have contingencies in place; we cover them on the onboarding call.
Your Obligations
My Obligations
Pausing or Ending a Term
Pausing, adjusting, or ending a contract is at my discretion, after we've exhausted every other option. I don't drop people for a bad week. I have dropped people who weren't there to apply themselves and learn.
Current AvailabilityBy application. Duration and pricing are settled on your onboarding call, and there is no online checkout.
App-Guided, Most Hands-On · Trainerize
By Application · Invoice
What This Is
Everything in One-on-One Coaching, with the dial turned up on contact and access to me. This is for people who want or need more individualized attention — including but not limited to longer conversations, faster turnaround, and more frequent touchpoints while the foundation phase is being built.
Who It's For
Price & Availability
Everything in One-on-One Coaching is included — same messaging, same check-in day picked at your onboarding call (Tuesday, Thursday, or Saturday), same contingencies if Trainerize isn't right for your photos.
The Difference Between One-on-One and VIP One-on-One
Why It's Front-Loaded
The extra contact is heaviest in the first 6 to 12 weeks, when meal prep, logging, and the weekly rhythm are being built. That's deliberate. The goal of VIP is to instill the habits and make you a critical thinker about your own training, so that when the term ends you can run a program on your own. The extra access is a tool for that, not a reason to ask questions for the sake of asking them.
What “Longer Conversations” Means
A check-in that needs 30 to 45 minutes instead of 20 gets it. It doesn't mean a 90-minute call because you'd like one; if you want that, I can bill by the hour. I'm not here to get to know you on a personal level. I'm here to assess your goals, address them, get you over the hurdles, and make you as productive and as independent as possible.
VIP is not a different program; it's a different level of involvement. If you don't need it, I'll tell you on the call.
Current AvailabilityBy application. I only suggest VIP when the onboarding call points there, and there is no online checkout.
“Same as One-on-One” means everything in One-on-One Coaching is included.
| What is being compared | Gym Bro / Gym Girly | One-on-One | VIP One-on-One |
|---|---|---|---|
| Audience | Young adults, 18–25, in school | Adults | Adults |
| Messaging | Trainerize + coaching contact email only | Trainerize; contingencies covered on the call | Same as One-on-One |
| Response | Same as every client | Same as every client | Same, plus more access throughout the day |
| Onboarding Call | None | Yes | Yes |
| Program | Placed from your application (PPL or women's split), revamped every 6 weeks at the phase change | Tailored to you, adjusted continuously | Same as One-on-One |
| Free Nutrition Tools | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Coach-Built Nutrition | At my discretion via check-ins | Macros + meal-plan breakdown, tweaked weekly as needed | Same as One-on-One |
| Check-In Cadence | Weekly form; photos + full breakdown every 6 weeks on your assigned day | Weekly form, photos, weight on your chosen day (Tue / Thu / Sat) | Same as One-on-One |
| Scheduled Calls | None; 20-Minute Call as paid add-on | Weekly, optional, first come first served | Multiple per week through wk 6 (16/24) or wk 8 (52), then weekly |
| Form Review | Video via Trainerize — specific exercises, not every workout | Video via Trainerize | Video via Trainerize, priority |
| Reviews | Mandatory: midpoint + end | Requested at the end | Requested at the end |
| Duration | 18 / 24 / 36 wk | 16 / 24 / 52 wk | 16 / 24 / 52 wk |
| Pricing | $899 / $1,099 / $1,399, one-time | On the call; payment plans available | On the call |
| M.O.R.E. Discount | Not eligible | Eligible | Eligible |
| Missed Check-Ins | Flag + 24-h window → flag → termination | Discretionary | Discretionary |
Additional Services
These services are for PA Strength members: anyone who has bought a Foundation ebook or a program, or is an active coaching client. Gym Bro / Gym Girly and One-on-One clients can add a coaching call at any point.
One-on-One Call · Zoom
By Request · $50
What This Is
One 20-minute one-on-one call on Zoom. Before the call, you fill out a short prompt sheet so the 20 minutes go where you need them:
On the call we run the sheet, then go deep on what you flagged: training (form questions, programming style, intensity, progression), nutrition and meal prep, or anything else on your program.
Who It's For
PA Strength members. Also the add-on for Gym Bro / Gym Girly clients and either One-on-One tier when you want a call beyond what your tier includes.
What You Get
Twenty minutes of my individualized attention. The call builds the narrative: what you came in with, what we decided, and why.
How It Works
Request through the Contact page. We set the time directly. Self-scheduling and online checkout are coming.
Every call runs through Zoom, which records automatically for playback and quality review — the same setup as my onboarding calls.
It's 20 minutes on purpose. Bring the question; we'll get to the answer.
Price & Availability
$50 per call. Not eligible for discounts or promo codes. Available by request.
Done-for-You Nutrition · One-Time
By Request · $109
What This Is
I build your meal plan from your targets, your schedule, and the foods you'll eat — and I show you the reasoning so you can adjust it yourself later.
Who It's For
PA Strength members who don't already have a coach-built plan — Foundation ebook users, Gym Bro / Gym Girly clients, and anyone who has the free meal planner but doesn't quite know how to use it yet. One-on-One and VIP clients already have this included.
What You Get
How It Works
Send your targets, schedule, preferences, allergies, and restrictions through the Contact page. At purchase, tell me whether you want generic foods or recipe-based meals. Online checkout is coming.
The best move after this is to learn the planner and pick up the Recipe Vault; then you're working from the same outline I am.
Price & Availability
$109, one-time. Not eligible for discounts or promo codes. Available by request.
Recipe Library · Lifetime Access
Coming Soon · $299
What This Is
A searchable library of 750+ recipes with the macros already worked out, built to drop straight into the free OnlyPans Meal Planner. Real food, real flavor, no bland chicken-and-broccoli.
Who It's For
Anyone using the meal planner who wants the recipes done and the macros already counted.
What You Get
How It Works
In development; the library is being audited now. Join the interest list and you get the launch email first.
Price & Availability
$299, lifetime access. The price rises as the library grows; buy once and you're in. M.O.R.E. Heroes eligible, reviewed individually, not automatic, does not stack.
How It Works
Review the options, ask questions, and understand the next step before you commit.
Read through the programs, coaching, and nutrition options on this page. Compare the format, duration, and level of support that fit what you need.
Explore the free Strength, Mobility, and Nutrition resources, or open the experience preview to learn how the tools and coaching work.
Apply for coaching, or contact PA Strength with questions about programs, nutrition, and additional services. Choose the contact route that fits your question.
Your application or request is reviewed, and PA Strength recommends a route based on your goals, experience, and preferred level of support.
Payment instructions and any applicable taxes are confirmed once you choose an available offer. Coaching onboarding follows review and acceptance; this page does not take payment.
Decision Guide
| Offer | Best For | Term | What You Get | Application | Availability | Next Step |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation Programs (M.O.R.E. Eligible) | Self-directed lifters who want a complete plan | 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 Weeks | DIY ebook kit: program, methodology, nutrition starting point | Not Required | In Development | Details Coming Soon Contact With Questions |
| Gym Bro / Gym Girly Coaching (Not M.O.R.E. Eligible) | Young adults, 18–25, in school | 18, 24, 36 WeeksMonth-to-Month TBA | Structured program from the PA Strength foundation, revamped every 6 weeks, in Trainerize | RequiredNo Onboarding Call | Limited Seats · Invoice | Apply for Gym Bro / Gym Girly |
| One-on-One Coaching (M.O.R.E. Eligible) | Working professionals who want it written to them | 16, 24, 52 Weeks | Program tailored to you, macros, weekly check-in calls | RequiredOnboarding Call | By Application | Apply for Coaching |
| VIP One-on-One Coaching (M.O.R.E. Eligible) | Those who want the most contact while the foundation is built | 16, 24, 52 Weeks | Everything in One-on-One, front-loaded contact, second weekly call | RequiredOnboarding Call | By Application | Apply for VIP Coaching |
| 20-Minute Coaching Call (Not M.O.R.E. Eligible) | Members; add-on for Gym Bro / Gym Girly and both One-on-One tiers | 20 Minutes | One Zoom call, your topic | Not Required | By Request · $50 | Request a Coaching Call |
| Done-for-You Meal Plan (Not M.O.R.E. Eligible) | Members without a coach-built plan | One-Time | A plan built from your targets, schedule, and preferences, with the reasoning | Not Required | By Request · $109 | Request Your Meal Plan |
| OnlyPans Recipe Vault (M.O.R.E. Eligible) | Anyone using the meal planner | Lifetime Access | 750+ recipes with macros worked out, planner plugin built in | Not Required | Coming Soon · $299 | Join the Interest List |
The M.O.R.E. Heroes discount is reviewed individually based on service or education background. It is not applied automatically and does not stack.
Explore the published training resources and Foundation workout examples on the Strength page.
Explore Strength Resources →Gym Bro / Gym Girly delivers a structured program, weekly check-in forms and a full revamp every 6 weeks through Trainerize. Review how the program works and what it includes.
Explore Trainerize-Based Coaching →See macro targets, a meal-plan example, and the tools used to build or review a day of eating.
Further Insight
Foundation ebooks are still works in progress and are not yet available to buy. They are planned as one-time purchases for the general public in 8-, 12-, 16-, 20-, and 24-week blocks, with Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced levels. These are structured, self-directed plans, not ongoing coaching. Coaching starts with an application and review rather than an instant purchase.
Ask About Foundation Programs →The right coaching route depends on the level of support, duration, and your individual needs. Pricing and what is included are discussed during the application review so you understand the proposed support before deciding.
Apply for Coaching →It is app-guided coaching for young adults, 18 to 25, in undergraduate, graduate or trade school. You get a structured program through Trainerize, a short weekly check-in form, and a full program revamp — exercises, macros and diet — at every 6-week photo check-in, which is where the phase changes. Programs are offered in 18, 24 and 36 weeks at $899, $1,099 and $1,399, one-time, and seats are limited. A month-to-month option — as an entry point, or as a continuation after a 36-week term — is in the works; details and pricing will be posted when it is ready. There is no initial onboarding call for this tier; your application is how you are placed. This tier is for clients 18 and over.
Apply for Gym Bro / Gym Girly →Both are individualized coaching through Trainerize, with 16-, 24-, and 52-week options and a weekly check-in day you pick on your onboarding call. One-on-One writes the program to you and adjusts it as you go. VIP is the same program with more involvement: multiple touchpoints per day through the foundation phase, a second weekly call when you need it, prioritized turnaround, and longer conversations.
Compare the Coaching Options →The OnlyPans Recipe Vault is still a work in progress. The library is 750+ recipes at launch with lifetime access, each with its macros worked out, but the catalog and purchasing are not open yet. A launch date will be shared when the Vault is ready.
Ask About Recipe Vault Updates →The OnlyPans meal-plan setup is a separate, one-time service priced at $109. PA Strength reviews your information and builds the meal plan for you, rather than you building it yourself. Request it through the Contact Us page; online checkout is not open yet.
Request Your Meal-Plan Setup →One 20-minute 1:1 conversation, held on Zoom, about training, nutrition, your goals, your current plan, or another topic you want to cover. It is a paid add-on for PA Strength members: anyone who has bought an ebook or program, or is an active client. The call is $50 and is requested through Contact Us while online scheduling and checkout are being prepared.
Read the Coaching Agreement →Any applicable taxes and the total amount due are confirmed with your payment instructions once you choose an offer.
M.O.R.E. recognizes Military, Officers, Responders, and Educators. The discount applies to Foundation Programs, One-on-One Coaching, VIP One-on-One Coaching and the Recipe Vault. It does not apply to Gym Bro / Gym Girly Coaching, the 20-Minute Coaching Call or the Done-for-You Meal Plan. Service or education background is reviewed individually; the discount is not applied automatically and does not stack. Review the official eligibility page and ask which programs or services qualify before payment.
Review M.O.R.E. Heroes Eligibility →Next Step
Apply for coaching, or send a question and PA Strength will point you in the right direction.