Coach Ted knows that 90% of people fail to reach their fitness and athletic performance training goals. There are so many aspects to take into consideration when attempting to accomplish these objectives — it’s no wonder so many people stall out and give up.
The word “tone” was invented by the fitness industry to avoid scarier terms like “build muscle.” Developing that toned look requires both muscle development and fat loss — and building muscle is far more challenging than most people realize. For women specifically, free-floating testosterone runs at roughly 5% of a male’s levels, making muscle gain especially difficult.
Building a solid base comes first. Mobility, stability, and cardiovascular fitness must meet minimum thresholds before progressing an athlete too quickly. Everything comes back to a plan built around individuality.
Coach Ted’s Background
Coach Ted has worked with athletes across more than 20 different sports. His experience includes work with players from the Los Angeles Kings’ and Anaheim Mighty Ducks’ youth organizations, as well as multiple professional and D1 collegiate athletes. He is featured regularly on Breaking Muscle through blog posts, videos, and podcasts — sharing his methods in athletic performance training, back pain management, and youth athlete development.
Every individual is different — culturally, physically, and mentally. That’s why Coach Ted never offers one-size-fits-all meal plans or cookie-cutter programs. He works closely with each client to discover what they enjoy eating and how they love to move, creating sustainable plans that reduce stress rather than adding to it.
Certifications
- Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist (CSCS) — NSCA
- NASM-Certified Personal Trainer
- CHEK Holistic Lifestyle Coach Level 1
- Biomechanics Assessment — Charles Poliquin
- Mastery of Program Design — Charles Poliquin
- Neural Profile Programming — Charles Poliquin
- Kinetic Chain Enhancement — Charles Poliquin
- Pose Method Level 1 Running Coach (Romanov Academy)
- Rotational Athlete Specialist — Lee Brandon, Inc.
- Athletes Acceleration Speed and Agility Coach
- Kabuki Movement Systems Level 1 Powerlifting Coach
- 3D MAPS Movement Coach — Gray Institute
- Postural Restoration Institute (PRI) Myokinematic Restoration
- NEU-Spine Performance Training Specialist
- Scientific Back Training — Paul Chek
- Scientific Core Training — Paul Chek
- Shoulder and Knee Pain Prevention and Treatment — United Health
- Hardstyle Kettlebell Training
- Elite Athletic Development — NFL Strength Coach Joe Kenn
Athletic Performance
Coach Ted has had the opportunity to learn from some of the best Strength & Conditioning coaches in the world — including Charles Poliquin (widely regarded as the most accomplished S&C coach in history), the first woman Strength Coach in the NFL Lee Brandon, former Olympic hurdler Dean Lang, and former Olympic Track Coach Charles Debus. His hands-on experience spans elite gym environments and high-performance sports programs.
- Gold’s Gym — 2013
- UCLA Athletic Performance Program — 2014 (Baseball, Indoor & Sand Volleyball, Swim, Crew/Row, Track & Field)
- Velocity Sports Performance — 2015 to 2018
Mobility, Health & Pain Reduction
- Gua sha massage — A myofascial release technique used to break up scar tissue created from active lifestyles. This scar tissue can inhibit proper movement and expression of power. One treatment can potentially last up to 6 months and help reduce pain, stiffness, and allow the athlete to build strength more efficiently.
- Acupressure (Kinetic Chain Enhancement) — Techniques taught by Charles Poliquin, comprising thousands of years of methods to increase performance or rehabilitate injuries in an expedited manner.
- NEU-Spine Performance — Emphasizing back health, reducing pain, and creating new movement patterns.
- PRI Myokinematic Restoration — Realigning pathologies and improper movement mechanics; aimed at reducing back, knee, ankle, and foot pain while improving performance.
Weight Loss & Body Composition
Coach Ted has assisted clients with weight loss and body composition goals for several years, combining nutrition coaching with athletic performance training to achieve sustainable results.
Client accomplishments include:
- Single client weight loss of 40+ pounds in a 6-month period.
- Helped a client drop 30 pounds of fat and replace it with over 20 pounds of muscle in under 6 months.
- One client went from severe pre-diabetic to showing no markers of diabetes through medical tests.
- A client preparing for a wedding dropped 20 pounds of fat and gained 5 pounds of muscle in 6 weeks.
- Multiple clients simultaneously gained 10+ pounds of muscle and lost 10+ pounds of fat, while becoming stronger with more endurance and energy.
Schedule your complimentary in-person athlete assessment with Coach Ted — your personalized program will be built around you.
Kaizen Athletic Performance and Coach Ted are not responsible for any injury that may occur during training. Exercise should be supervised by a qualified professional, and you should consult your physician before beginning any rigorous training program.