The Physique Mechanic

02/28/2026

Since I wake up 5am daily for work, what's a Saturday doing the same.

Hit a mile PR today for my first double digit long run today @ 11.5 miles and 1400 feet of elevation gain on the Selden Hills.

04/17/2024

Finally got my first milkyway outing of 2024 and..... My camera broke😞

I almost didn't post this bc I only got a few images (very noisy) on Sunday morning before it malfunctioned.

I said screw it, edited it and made the best of it!

The result!

Sony a7iii astro modified
Sony 20mm F1.8 (2.0 here)
(now headed to the camera hospital 😂)
Ulanzi F38 tripod

02/11/2024

Its amazing what years of continued effort applied in moderation over time can do.

I've been going at this thing called life for over 40 years now, and since the day I first walked in a gym, I can tell you it's changed my life for the better.

The gym is a place where you set all other things going on in your life aside, and focus on you.

You quiet the noisy day to day to put on your headphones and do your thing.

Whether it's a walk on the treadmill, lifting some weights, participating in a group class, the main focus is getting better, step by step, day by day.

You aren't just getting better physically, but mentally too. You breaking through barriers that once existed and you considering hard and crushing them, evolving into a stronger human.

The lessons you learn in the gym can apply to so many different things in life and that's what makes it great.

P.s.

That said, it's been awhile since I've posted, but I am always here ready to help you thrive and shift into the best version of yourself.

Just reach out anytime, training and nutrition, I can help you make it manageable and fit YOUR lifestyle.

You'll be hearing more from me from now on.
I promise.

-Chris

06/12/2022

CLIENT SPOTLIGHT!

This client came to me struggling to lose body fat, and really wanted to get on track getting her body into shape.

She had tried many things in the past, the weight wasn't coming off, and so we implemented a simple tracking strategy and accountability.

By making this diet accommodate her busy lifestyle, and not an over restrictive diet, she has lost weight & inches all over, and her hard work shows in these before and afters.

Super proud of this client and absolutley thrilled to see what's to come for her!

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If you're interested in fatloss, muscle gain, personalized training programs, accountability, and a total package to change your body and feel good, feel free to message me, or fill out my questionnaire in my bio so we can chat more about Your goals!

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05/04/2022

10/17/2021

And into the forest I go,
To lose my mind,
And find my soul.

-JM

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09/25/2021

Nutrition Labels & Macros!
 
So, how many of you struggle to understand how to
read a food label?
 
Yeah, it can very pretty confusing to say the least!🤔
 
So lets break this down for you my friends.
 
Starting from the top, you have the serving size which
can be labeled in oz, grams, or even cups.
 
The label will also tell you how many servings are in
the package at the top.
 
Next up, you can see that the label shows you how many
total calories are in a serving.
 
This total calorie number comes from the macronutrients.
 
The macronutrients listed are fats, carbohydrates, and proteins.
 
1g Fat= 9 calories
1g Carbs= 4 calories
1g Protien= 4 calories
 
The label itself shows the amount in grams of each of these macronutrients
there are. These should in theory add up to give you the total calorie number.
 
Sometimes it doesnt quite add up correctly, this is due to the fact
that labels can be up to 20% wrong.
 
Crazy right!?🤯
 
Well have no fear, as long as you are consistent, and use the same calories for the foods
you eat when logging, you'll be fine.
 
As we work our way down the label you'll see fiber listed as well as other nutrients,vitamins, and minerals.
 
The label itself also shows the daily value each thing has. I personally do not use this metric when tracking
as I find it is NOT useful.
 
If you have any other questions about labels, please feel free to shout them out below!👇👇

06/28/2021

Am I wrong?

I'm seeing people leave sweat all over machines...

Walk out of the bathroom without washing their hands...

Seriously...

Wipe your equipment down, noone wants your sweat on them.

OHHH

And... Put your goddam weights away.

End rant.

😂😂😂😂

04/06/2021

CLIENT SPOTLIGHT

This client came to me wanting to start going to gym on a consistent basis, after never really doing so in the past.

He wanted to get into better shape, lose some weight, and learn how to workout.

We started with the basics, regressions to many movements and kept it simple.

After 2 custom training blocks he is making tremendous progress with changes that can be seen physically, as well as mentally in his confidence in the gym.

He puts 110% everyday he trains, and has altered he diet to fit his new lifestyle.

I am proud to call him my client!

As a coach I couldn't ask for more than that and I appreciate him for letting me help with his journey.

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As I like to say, I am like having a personal trainer in your pocket.

Here to help you start, and help keep you accountable.

If you're trying to get in shape, for anything, such as life, overall health, a wedding, the summer, or if you want to impress your gym crush 🤣,

Lets work together towards your goals!

03/06/2021

CLIENT SPOTLIGHT

My client Stephanie has been putting in the work!

We did a building phase followed by a minicut before vacation, and now back to building muscle, a slow increase of calories, and putting weight on the bar.

So proud of Stephanie for her dedication and effort she applies to her training and nutrition.

She practices flexibility within her diet and with her training as a busy mom and business owner!

Keep up the incredible work!