Frequently asked.

The first step is a 15-minute introductory call. We talk through what you're hoping to change, your training and health history, and which format (1:1, small group, lifestyle, remote, 12-week) makes the most sense. If we decide to move forward, we schedule a movement assessment and build your program from there.

Three things: your goals (what you're hoping to change and why), what's gotten in the way before (injuries, schedule, past frustrations), and whether coaching with me makes sense. It's a real conversation, not a sales pitch. If something else would serve you better, I'll say so.

Not at all. The work starts wherever you are. I've coached clients coming out of decades-long pauses from training, clients recovering from major surgeries, and clients who've never lifted a weight in their lives. The program is built around your current capacity and where we're going — not where someone else thinks you should be.

That happens, and it's fine. On the intro call we figure it out together. If your goals are better served by physical therapy, a different kind of trainer, or a different format than I offer, I'll tell you that and, when I can, point you in the right direction.

Personal Training is open-ended 1:1 work. Small Group Training is the same individualized programming, delivered alongside one or two other clients working their own plans. Lifestyle Coaching is a comprehensive partnership covering training, habits, and recovery together. Remote Coaching brings personal coaching to you anywhere with a phone and a place to move. The 12-Week Program is a defined, structured arc with a real reassessment at the end — built for people who want a clear start and finish.

Twice a week is standard. That's the frequency that produces measurable change without overloading recovery — especially for adults navigating real life. Some clients add a third weekly session; some prefer once a week with a structured home program in between. We tailor frequency to your situation, your schedule, and what your body can actually recover from.

Yes. Many clients start with 1:1 to dial in technique and assessment, then transition to small group as they get comfortable. Others move between in-person and remote depending on the season or their travel schedule. The work adapts as your life and goals do.

Yes. Remote coaching includes a full movement assessment via video, a custom program delivered through the training app, weekly check-ins, and as much real-time video coaching as your plan includes. It works anywhere you have a phone, a camera, and a place to move.

Often, yes — with appropriate medical clearance. Much of my work has been with clients navigating injuries, post-surgical recovery, or chronic conditions. We coordinate with your physical therapist or physician when relevant, and we build the program around what your body can safely do today, progressing as you heal. If something is outside my scope, I'll tell you that and recommend who can help.

Especially yes. A significant portion of my work is with adults in their 50s, 60s, and 70s who want to be strong, capable, and pain-free for the next twenty years and beyond. Training in this stage of life is different from training at twenty-five — it's slower, more deliberate, more attentive to recovery and joint health, and far more rewarding when done well.

Yes — Small Group Training is built for this. You train alongside each other, each on your own individualized program, with shared atmosphere and shared cost. Many couples find it more motivating and more sustainable than training separately or independently.

Yes — for athletes ages 11 to 18. Youth Training focuses on movement quality, age-appropriate strength, mental skills, and the daily habits that build a foundation for a lifetime of athletic life. It isn't sport-specific drilling — that belongs with the team coach. Initial inquiries should come from a parent or guardian.

In-person sessions take place at Peak Performance's private training facilities in Wilmington, Delaware — calm, professional, uncrowded. Remote coaching is available anywhere with a phone, a camera, and a place to move.

Comfortable athletic clothing you can move in. Athletic shoes with a flat sole are preferable for strength work. A water bottle. That's it — the facility provides everything else.

Sessions cancelled with at least 24 hours notice can be rescheduled at no charge. Cancellations inside 24 hours are generally charged at the full session rate, though life genuinely does happen — illness, family emergencies — and we handle those case by case. Specific terms are confirmed in writing when you become a client.