The OTC

Strength Foundations Program

Get Off The Couch and learn how to build, run, and maintain your own exercise program.

It's time to take control of your fitness

Dear future me,
Phoenix seeing their future confident self
I'm building the strength so we can move freely.
I'm learning the principles that work for us.
I'm becoming my own coach — the one who never gives up on us.

Build the coach within you

Start with real 1-on-1 guidance
Master training & mindset fundamentals
Graduate as your own coach

Eight weeks of coaching. A lifetime of confidence.

How the Program Works

Learn with your coach. Build your routine. Own it for life.

Learn the principles

Weekly 1-on-1 online coaching

  • Build effective workouts
  • Improve lifting technique
  • Design a program that fits your schedule
  • Learn tools that make consistency easier

Train & Apply

Between sessions

  • Complete simple projects tied to your training
  • Train using workouts you've built yourself
  • Get support via messaging + live office hours

Become Your Own Coach

Confidence without dependence

  • Build, run, and adjust your own program
  • Keep progressing with continued coach support

The OTC App

Your Hub to Learn & Train

Learning Made Simple & Fun

Run the OTC Strength Foundations Program

  • Move through your learning journey step by step
  • Access weekly lessons and learning resources
  • Complete interactive projects designed for you
Week 1
Week 4
Week 8

Build Your Workouts & Track Your Progress

Turn your learning into action

  • Build workouts based on your goals, schedule, and constraints
  • Track training in a way that's simple and motivating
  • Use built-in tools that make consistency and progress easier
StartYour Progress

Meet James, your personal trainer & fitness educator

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NASM Certified
Behavior Change Specialist
Yale Psychology BA

I don't just give you workouts — I teach you how to build them yourself. Because you are your own best coach.

  • Principle-first coaching: understand why, not just what.
  • Build confidence, not dependence.
  • Sustainable systems over short-term fixes.

Is This For You?

You're drowning in advice.

Conflicting information has kept you stuck long enough. You're ready to cut through the noise and find clarity, confidence, and a simple way forward.

Phoenix confused by conflicting fitness advice

Life is full. Time is short.

Work, family, priorities pulling you in every direction. You need a program that adapts to your life, not the other way around.

Phoenix juggling multiple life priorities

You want to understand, not just follow.

You're not here for another workout plan. You're here to learn the principles so you can truly coach yourself — for life.

Phoenix understanding fitness principles and progress

Whoever you are — if you've ever wanted to take control of your fitness, you belong Off the Couch.

Fitness Is Personal

Join others developing fitness on their terms

What does fitness mean to you?

Deepening my mind-body connection.

Hadley M.

Feeling capable & confident in my body to do anything I want.

AJ D.

Building a body that can support me in all stage of life.

Lexi N.

Seeing what I'm physically capable of.

Gabi B.

Having a functioning and thriving body, mind, and spirit.

Shawanna J.

Being able to play any sport on a moment's notice.

Louie G.

Being able to reset after a tough day.

Vod V.

Pushing myself every day.

Thomas P.

Being able to explore any new city with a run.

Joe A.

Connecting with nature, myself, and people on the dance floor.

Becky L.

Having a clear and happy mind and a body that can achieve anything i dream of.

Mya L.

Connecting with people in fun and active ways.

Deidra D.

Growing into the person I want to be more and more each day.

James L.

Deepening my mind-body connection.

Hadley M.

Feeling capable & confident in my body to do anything I want.

AJ D.

Building a body that can support me in all stage of life.

Lexi N.

Seeing what I'm physically capable of.

Gabi B.

Having a functioning and thriving body, mind, and spirit.

Shawanna J.

Being able to play any sport on a moment's notice.

Louie G.

Being able to reset after a tough day.

Vod V.

Pushing myself every day.

Thomas P.

Being able to explore any new city with a run.

Joe A.

Connecting with nature, myself, and people on the dance floor.

Becky L.

Having a clear and happy mind and a body that can achieve anything i dream of.

Mya L.

Connecting with people in fun and active ways.

Deidra D.

Growing into the person I want to be more and more each day.

James L.

Pushing myself every day.

Thomas P.

Being able to explore any new city with a run.

Joe A.

Connecting with nature, myself, and people on the dance floor.

Becky L.

Having a clear and happy mind and a body that can achieve anything i dream of.

Mya L.

Connecting with people in fun and active ways.

Deidra D.

Growing into the person I want to be more and more each day.

James L.

Deepening my mind-body connection.

Hadley M.

Feeling capable & confident in my body to do anything I want.

AJ D.

Building a body that can support me in all stage of life.

Lexi N.

Seeing what I'm physically capable of.

Gabi B.

Having a functioning and thriving body, mind, and spirit.

Shawanna J.

Being able to play any sport on a moment's notice.

Louie G.

Being able to reset after a tough day.

Vod V.

Pushing myself every day.

Thomas P.

Being able to explore any new city with a run.

Joe A.

Connecting with nature, myself, and people on the dance floor.

Becky L.

Having a clear and happy mind and a body that can achieve anything i dream of.

Mya L.

Connecting with people in fun and active ways.

Deidra D.

Growing into the person I want to be more and more each day.

James L.

Deepening my mind-body connection.

Hadley M.

Feeling capable & confident in my body to do anything I want.

AJ D.

Building a body that can support me in all stage of life.

Lexi N.

Seeing what I'm physically capable of.

Gabi B.

Having a functioning and thriving body, mind, and spirit.

Shawanna J.

Being able to play any sport on a moment's notice.

Louie G.

Being able to reset after a tough day.

Vod V.

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