I started in December and by March I was a new and improved athlete, feeling the best physically and nutritionally due to Nick's expertise in strength training, athlete explosiveness type training, and the nutrition help that energizes you and fuels you for your workouts... If you have the honor of working with Nick you'll meet a guy who not only enjoys what he's doing but loves it. It's a lifestyle for him and he's someone who's been through it. He understands me and he relates to me and what I'm trying to accomplish. Through Nick, I made it to the next level in  my sport and am in a position where I can also thrive at the next level.

This program changed how I do my workouts but it made me change how I even look at fitness. Normally I was doing simple workout plans, the tried and true bodybuilding 4 rounds 12-15 repetitions and every now and then a 5-7 round 3-5 repetition set and I just wasn’t seeing the results I wanted, in both my lifting weight and even in my physique. Within a week of doing the Peak Performance Program not only did I feel faster and stronger, I had more energy during and after my workouts but I also saw a 20lbs increase in my max bench and another 20lbs increase in my max squat, and ALSO another 10lbs increase in my max deadlift while still maintaining to lose body fat.

I have lost 43lbs while working with Nick in his online coaching program.  I can now rep my pullups and I couldn't do 1 at the beginning,  I have a better relationship with my wife and kids, I am more confident and energetic.  I have the sex drive I had in my 20's at the age of 44. I am up for a promotion at work due to my energy and attitude which in s the best it's been in years.

"...The biggest things revolved around eating healthier, learning different workouts that would really push me in the gym, and understanding the benefits of planning everything involving my health (what I will eat, what my workouts will be, and how to fit it all into my busy schedule). I lost about 15 pounds and feel a lot healthier. I also feel like I am beginning to put back on muscle and have seen a noticeable uptick in strength over the past few weeks."

I was fortunate to work with Nick in a small group training environment. The first thing that you will notice about Nick is his vast knowledge of strength training, body movement and functioning, and nutrition.  What immediately comes across from coach to trainee is his desire to watch you improve and his gentle push to help you reach your goals. There were many times during a workout where I thought that I had reached my limit but Nick was able to take me that 10% farther in a very safe and structured way. I was always impressed with what I could accomplish at the end of a workout with Nick as my trainer right there next to me believing in me.

I have struggled with my weight all my life.  Throughout my sports career, I have always thought that being strong meant that I was healthy and in shape.  When I joined this program I weighed 305lbs.  Going into my final week I am down 32lbs and currently weigh 273lbs.  I will be under 270lbs by the end of the week.  I am grateful for the weight I have lost but I am more grateful for the tools Athlete Academy has given me to make strides towards my health and life goals.   This was the push I needed to spark my drive and fuel me towards reaching the weight I want to be and the body I want.  Nick Leyden, thank you for reaching out to me and giving me the opportunity to be a part of this great program, and helping me get to where I want to be.