Build Strength That Supports Your Life

Personalized training and ongoing coaching focused on consistency, strength, and long-term progress.

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Who this is for

Derosa Strength works best for people who are motivated to take care of their health, and want guidance, structure, and clarity around what actually matters.

This is often a good fit if you:

  • Have tried to get healthy on your own, but struggle to stay consistent

  • Feel overwhelmed by conflicting fitness and nutrition advice

  • Want strength, energy, and better health without extremes

  • Already train, but need guidance to move forward

  • Are navigating major life changes and need a plan that fits your reality

  • Value thoughtful coaching and a long-term approach

A steady, realistic approach to health and strength.

Individualized

No templates or one-size-fits-all plans. Coaching is built around your goals, experience, schedule, and capacity.

Strength-Focused

Strength is foundational. Building it improves confidence, resilience, and long-term health for both men and women.

Sustainable

Health isn’t built in 30 days. Progress comes from consistent effort over time — done in a way that’s realistic and sustainable.

Supportive

Coaching means listening, adjusting, and guiding — not forcing or micromanaging.

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Coaching Options

Ongoing Coaching

Ongoing support for long-term progress

Personalized training and nutrition guidance with regular check-ins and optional in-person sessions. This is the core coaching experience — flexible, supportive, and designed to evolve as life changes.

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Health Reset Program

A high-touch program for meaningful change

A structured, 3-month program designed for maximum progress. Includes more frequent check-ins, increased coaching, structured nutrition guidance, and support for healthy lifestyle changes

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In-Person Training

Hands-on sessions to support your plan

Focused in-person sessions are available as a part of coaching, emphasizing technique, strength development, and confidence in the gym.

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How Coaching Works


1

Reach Out

Start with a phone call or short online application so we can make sure coaching is a good fit for you.


2

Assess & Plan

We look at your goals, experience, lifestyle, and constraints to build a realistic plan.


3

Train & Coach

You follow your program with ongoing guidance, feedback, and adjustments as needed.


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Progress Over Time

As your needs and life change, your coaching evolves with you.

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Health doesn't happen through one giant burst of effort. It happens through showing up consistently—week after week, month after month. Small wins, real progress, lasting change.

That's the foundation of strength.

Small Wins.
Big Changes.

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Coaching at DeRosa Strength is thoughtful and attentive, built around what actually works — not trends or quick fixes.

Over time, clients build confidence with weight and equipment, make steady progress toward their training goals, and develop confidence and consistency in their training and nutrition.

Client success stories

  • My favorite part about my coaching with Neil was the time and specificity he put into every program. Everything was catered directly to my goals and he was always available for questions and demos when I was unsure what to do.

    Alex S

  • Neil understood that developing trust and rapport was more important than setting exercise goals early on. He spent a lot of time getting to know Lily, her likes, her dislikes, what brings her joy, what brings her frustration.

    Debra H

  • Training with Neil has been fantastic! I love how individualized the program is and how he’s able to change things up when it’s necessary for my body, as well as find modifications when necessary.

    Kelsey L

  • Neil worked with me on a realistic and sustainable plan. He helped me gain a positive relationship with food and I was able to incorporate all my favorite foods into my diet while getting results!

    Christine D

  • I really notice how much my lower body strength has changed when I’m with my grandkids, or at the preschool where I work.

    Lynn K

  • My doctor's told me, “whatever you’re doing, keep doing it!”.

    Melissa D

  • I have 20 years of experience in the fitness industry as a Trainer/Coach, Manager, and Gym Owner. I can say without any hesitation that Neil was, by far, the best student I had ever mentored. His humility, eagerness, and discipline to learn the craft is unequaled.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Clear answers on how coaching works

  • It’s coaching first, with training as the primary tool.

    Strength training is how we build capacity, resilience, and long-term health — but the work goes beyond workouts. Coaching includes programming, in-person sessions (when applicable), recovery guidance, nutrition support, and help building habits that actually fit your life.

  • No. You need to be ready for guidance — not already in shape.

    Clients come in at many different starting points. Some are rebuilding after years of inconsistency. Others already train regularly but feel stuck. Coaching begins with an assessment so we can meet you where you are and build from there.

  • You don’t have to decide on your own.

    All coaching starts with an assessment and conversation. From there, I’ll recommend the level of support that makes the most sense based on your goals, schedule, and current capacity. You choose whether to move forward.

  • DeRosa Strength is a private coaching practice with a dedicated gym space.

    Training takes place in a private, thoughtfully designed gym setting used for individual coaching — not group classes or open gym access. The space is fully equipped to support beginners and experienced athletes alike, with everything needed for focused, one-on-one work.

    This environment allows coaching to stay personal, calm, and intentional — without the distractions or pressure of a traditional gym.

  • Health isn’t defined by the scale alone.

    Coaching focuses on building strength, improving capacity, and supporting long-term health. Changes in body composition often happen as a result of healthier habits and increased muscle — not extreme dieting or rigid rules.

  • The difference is how coaching is applied.

    Many people already work hard — they just don’t have the structure or guidance that fits their life. Coaching at DeRosa Strength is built around understanding the whole picture: your goals, your schedule, your history, and what’s realistic right now.

    The work is thoughtful and individualized, combining strong technical training knowledge with judgment, consistency, and support over time. That’s what allows progress to feel steady and sustainable — not overwhelming.

  • That’s often when coaching helps the most.

    Plateaus usually aren’t about effort — they’re about programming, recovery, and progression. Coaching brings expert eyes to your training so adjustments are intentional and progress continues.

If you’re looking for steady guidance and a realistic path forward, the next step is simple.

Reach out any time for a free consultation and we can discuss your goals.

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