How it works
1. Assess. You send me movement videos and your history. I find what's causing the pain, not just where it shows up.
2. Correct. You get a custom program that fixes the faults and rebuilds the weak links, starting with movements that don't hurt.
3. Build. We progress you back to real strength training: squats, deadlifts, and presses, pain-free and built to last.
Corrective, pain-free strength coaching
About Marcello
I'm Marcello Duong, a corrective exercise and strength coach. I work with people other trainers aren't sure what to do with: people with nagging pain, old injuries, or a history of getting hurt in the gym.
My approach is education first. I don't just give you workouts; I teach you why your body moves the way it does, so you understand your training and can keep making progress on your own.
I started my own journey into healing the body when I fractured my ankle as a teenager during a wrestling practice, and an orthopedic surgeon recommended a total knee replacement at 15 years old. Through acupuncture (dry needling), massage, strength, and conditioning training, I've been able to fully recover.
This led me to study the body at the University of Florida, earn my B.S. in Applied Physiology and Kinesiology, and become a NASM CPT. Over the past couple years, I've been able to coach over a hundred people to reach the own health and fit
Sound familiar?
- Your back tightens up every time you deadlift, or you stopped deadlifting altogether.
- Squats make your knees ache, so you avoid legs.
- Your shoulder pinches on presses, and rest hasn't fixed it.
- You finished physical therapy and have no idea how to train now.
- You want to lift, but you're afraid of getting hurt again.
Pain doesn't mean you have to stop getting stronger. It means your training needs to be smarter.
This starts with understanding biomechanics, anatomy, and having a plan to strengthen weak muscles, lengthen tight muscles, and to optimize joint performance through intelligent strength and conditioning programming.
Additionally, knowing how to train within different heart rate zones, eating the right grams of macronutrients (protein, fats, and carbohydrates), supplementing with vitamins and minerals, and having a training plan that aligns with your life, health, and fitness goals.
Coaching options
Online Pain-Free Strength Coaching — $ 80 month
- Custom program built around your body and your equipment
- Video form checks on your lifts
- [Weekly] check-ins and program adjustments
- Direct messaging for questions
- Nutrition guidance for recovery and body composition
"We don't rise to the level of our expectations,
We fall to the level of our training."
In-Person Private Coaching (Zephyrhills, FL) — $75/session or package rates
One-on-one sessions at 7341 Gall Boulevard. Hands-on assessment and coaching.
FAQ
Do I need a gym?
No. Your program is built around the equipment you have, whether that's a full gym, a home setup, or just dumbbells.
I'm injured right now. Can I start?
If you have an acute injury or are under a doctor's care, get medical clearance first. Many clients start with me right after finishing physical therapy.
How is this different from physical therapy?
PT gets you out of pain and functioning. I take you from there back to real strength, and keep you there.
How does online coaching work?
You'll get your program through [app name], send form videos, and check in with me. It's structured, personal, and fully remote.
You don't have to choose between lifting and feeling good.
Contact Me
Better yet, see me in person!
We love our customers, so feel free to visit during normal business hours.
Hours
Mon | 10:00 am – 07:00 pm | |
Tue | 10:00 am – 07:00 pm | |
Wed | 10:00 am – 07:00 pm | |
Thu | 10:00 am – 07:00 pm | |
Fri | 10:00 am – 05:00 pm | |
Sat | By Appointment | |
Sun | By Appointment |
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