In-person training
For everyday strength & fitnessYour coach. Right there.
Build confidence with one-on-one attention, hands-on form guidance, and training shaped around your starting point.
Your goals.
Your coach.
Every rep.
Personal training built around your goals, your experience, and your everyday life—with one-on-one guidance every step of the way.
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Champion experience.
Everyday connection.
You don’t need a stage to have a goal worth working toward.
Paul Urciaga
Merle Urciaga
Meet the people in your corner. Paul and Merle are fitness trainers and posing coaches with experience in professional natural bodybuilding, bikini competition, and judging.
Whether you’re finding your feet in the gym or taking your training further, the starting point is the same: you, your goals, and a conversation.
PNBA Pro Bodybuilders & Bikini ChampionsINBA / PNBA JudgesNatural Bodybuilding Hall of Fame Inductees
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way to train.
Different starting points. Different schedules.
One commitment to personal coaching.
Mobile training
Ask about local availabilityYour place. Your pace.
Make room for training without the extra commute. Coaching that comes to your home or an agreed local training space.
Online coaching
Personal guidance, wherever you trainMore flexibility. Same focus.
Work toward your goals with coaching that fits around your location and routine. Discuss the right online format in your consultation.
Posing coaching
A specialty for physique competitorsBring your work to the stage.
Dedicated posing guidance from experienced competitors and judges. Build your presentation, confidence, and stage presence.
In-person and mobile availability currently varies between Sacramento, California and Maui, Hawaii. Ask us what’s available near you.
More than
the workout.
Strength is built in the gym.
Progress is supported by everything around it.
Nutrition
Build eating habits that support your goals and fit into real life.
Strength
Learn the movements. Build confidence. Progress with a coach in your corner.
Cardio
Improve your conditioning in a way that fits your starting point and routine.
Supplementation
Bring your questions. Discuss how supplements fit into the bigger picture.
Real life.
Real support.
What to expect from your coaching.
A plan with you in it.
Your goals, experience, and schedule shape the conversation. You don’t need to arrive knowing all the answers.
Guidance you can use.
Understand what you’re working on and why. Develop confidence in your technique, one session at a time.
Someone in your corner.
A coaching relationship built on attention and accountability, with room for the realities of everyday life.
A little clarity.
Before you start.
Still have a question?
Let’s talk
Do I need to be fit before I start?
No. You can be completely new to training or returning after a break. Your consultation is a chance to discuss your starting point and the support you’re looking for.
Where can I train with you?
In-person and mobile coaching are currently offered in the Sacramento, California and Maui, Hawaii areas, subject to availability. Online coaching is also available. Tell us your location and we’ll discuss the options.
How does online coaching work?
Online coaching gives you more flexibility around where you train. During your consultation, we’ll discuss your goals, equipment, and the coaching format and communication that suit you.
Do I need a gym or special equipment?
Tell us what you have access to—a gym, home equipment, or a local training space. We’ll discuss what is suitable before you commit to a program.
Is posing coaching just for competitors?
Posing coaching focuses on physique presentation and stage confidence. If you’re preparing for a competition or exploring that goal, tell us about your experience and plans.
What happens after I request a consultation?
We’ll review your enquiry and reply by email to discuss your goals, coaching options, and current availability. Sending a request does not book a session or commit you to a training program.
Your next chapter
starts with
a conversation.
Tell us a little about yourself. We’ll talk through your goals, your routine, and the kind of coaching that could work for you.
No need to have it all figured out.No commitment to a training program.
Currently coaching in Sacramento, California and Maui, Hawaii.
Online coaching also available. Local availability may change.
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