
INTRODUCING
Formation Through Movement
I teach body literacy: the practice of inhabiting your body with intention and integrity. This isn’t fitness training. It’s the slow work of becoming more fully yourself through how you move.
I work with accomplished professionals, physicians, professors, executives, 40s-70s, who are already active but realize that being fit and being resilient aren’t the same thing. I maintain a selective practice of 12-15 clients. Work is by referral.
Beyond coaching, I’m building a platform around body literacy through writing and teaching. I publish a weekly newsletter and am writing How to Live in a Body: A Field Guide to Movement, Presence, and the Long Game (2027).
We begin with how you move, not how much you can lift. Mobility, stability, and strength built on sound mechanics determine what’s possible and safe for years to come.
This isn’t about the next 12 weeks. Every session is designed with the next 20 years in mind. What you build compounds. It doesn’t fade.
Your body changes. Your life changes. Your training should too. We adapt constantly based on what you’re experiencing and what’s actually needed, because fixed programs don’t last.
Good training makes you more aware, not just tired. You learn what your body is telling you. You train with attention, not just effort.
The goal isn’t fitness for its own sake. It’s the life your fitness makes possible. The travel. The energy to show up fully for what matters. A body that doesn’t hold you back.
I’ve spent 40 years in this work, from performance training in the 1980s to the longevity-based practice I maintain today. That’s not a marketing number. Every principle I teach has been tested, refined, and lived.
I’m 57. I train the same way I coach my clients: with attention to quality and the long view. I understand what it means to build a body for decades ahead, because I’m doing it.
That’s what I bring to every relationship.

My background is in people before fitness. Years as a high school teacher and raising five children taught me patience, close observation, and how to meet someone exactly where they are. Those skills transfer directly to coaching.
I’m a certified personal trainer with a focus on strength for aging, mobility, and sustainable training. I work with 12-15 clients at a time, deliberately selective, by referral, so every person gets the attention this work requires.
Beyond coaching, I’m building a platform around body literacy through writing and teaching. I publish a weekly newsletter and am writing How to Live in a Body: A Field Guide to Movement, Presence, and the Long Game (2027).
Good coaching isn’t about pushing harder. It’s about building smarter. We start with how you actually move, observe what works and what doesn’t, and adapt based on what you need next. Every step is purposeful.
We start with a conversation: your goals, your history, what’s brought you here. This is how I understand whether we’re a good fit and what the work should look like. Thirty minutes, no obligation.
The first session is an assessment: how you move, your posture, your mobility, your patterns. I’m learning what your body actually needs. From there, we build goals grounded in function and longevity, not appearance.
From your assessment comes your program, specific to you, not a template. Sequenced deliberately, adapted to your life. You’ll always understand what you’re doing and why.
We meet one to three times weekly. I’m watching closely, adjusting in real time based on what I see. Between sessions, your program shifts based on how you’re feeling, how you’re moving, what life is actually demanding right now.
Progress here doesn’t show up in photos. It shows up in your joints, your energy, and your confidence as you move through the world. A body that’s strong, mobile, and keeps delivering- that’s what matters.
The measure of good training is what happens outside the gym. You build more than strength; you develop body literacy. The ability to move well instinctively, to recognize what your body needs, and to carry that awareness into daily life. That’s what prepares you for decades ahead, not just the next workout.

Most fitness is designed for ordinary people with average goals. My clients are not average, and their training shouldn’t be either.
The work begins with understanding you: your history, your body, your life. Whether you’re returning to movement after years, navigating a body that’s changed, or ready to train with more intelligence, we build from there. Something that actually fits.
Function, longevity, and confidence in your body. Not aesthetics. Not perfection. Not a shelf program.”
SERVICES & PRICING
Strength, mobility, longevity- these aren’t separate goals. They’re a single, integrated practice built around how your body works and where you want it to take you.
I maintain a roster of 12-15 clients, intentionally small. Every person receives the attention and precision this work requires.
If you’re ready to train with intention and take the long view, let’s talk.
The first step is a conversation about your goals, your history, and what’s brought you here. If it makes sense to move forward, we do a movement assessment: how you actually move, your posture, your mobility.
From there, we establish clear objectives and outline what the work looks like.
The initial consultation and assessment is complimentary. No obligation, just a starting point.
One-on-one coaching, built entirely around you. We meet one to three times weekly. Sessions are adapted in real time to how you’re moving and what you need. The focus: strength, mobility, and resilience that serve your life beyond the gym.
• 1 session/week – $300/month
• 2 sessions/week – $600/month
• 3 sessions/week – $750/month
Partner Training – Not Currently Available
Train alongside a spouse or friend who shares your commitment. Partner training provides accountability and shared sessions without sacrificing precision.
I’m not currently offering partner training, but this may be available in the future. If you’re interested, let me know.
1 session/week – $200 per person/month
2 sessions/week – $400 per person/month
3 sessions/week – $600 per person/month
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Testimonials
A pleasure to work with!
“Randy is such a pleasure to work with! He’s been my trainer for a few years now and I have seen more gains in my strength than ever before. I have many past injuries. I deal with along with muscles. I’ve never been able to strengthen very well, and Randy has finally helped make gains I’ve never been able to make before… I’ve learned so much from him about how to strengthen my muscles in a better way. Randy is also just a wonderful person. He’s a joy to hang out with while he pushes me to be my best.”
Leah M.
Chapel Hill, NC
Makes a difference!
“Training with Randy has made such a difference in how I feel about fitness and aging. He understands the importance of moving well and staying strong as the years go by. His observations and smart adjustments help me get the most out of every workout while staying safe. Randy’s enthusiasm is contagious, and every session with him leaves me feeling energized and more confident in my body’s abilities.”
Cortney L.
Chapel Hill, NC
Truly the best!
“Training with Randy has been a game changer for me. He has an incredible ability to push you exactly where you need it—never too much, never too little. Somehow, he knows when you’ve got more to give, even when you don’t see it yourself, and he helps you reach that next level safely and confidently… Randy is truly one of a kind. He’s always making sure my form is on point to avoid injuries, that I’m giving my best for every rep, and that I’m working smart throughout every workout. He’s truly the best!”
Debby D.
Chapel Hill, NC