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French Ogburn

Over 40 years in the sports and fitness industry. I work with “Lifestyle Clients” and “Competitive Athletes” across all male and female categories, delivering expert guidance in training, nutrition, and competition prep.

What I do:

  • Training and Nutrition coaching for lifestyle clients to achieve sustainable fat loss, better health and improved confidence.

  • Coach amateur and professional competitors across all fitness categories.

  • Design evidence-based training programs for strength, physique, and performance.

  • Provide comprehensive nutrition planning and macro/phased dieting tailored to goals, events, and recovery.

  • Guide contest prep, posing coaching, peak week strategies, and stage presentation.

  • Offer ongoing accountability, performance tracking, and lifestyle coaching.

My approach is Competitor-Focused and Lifestyle-Friendly:

  • I tailor plans for competitive goals while prioritizing health, balance, and long-term success.

  • Holistic coaching/training for optimal results from nutrition, recovery, sleep, and stress management.

  • I stay current with the latest research and industry best practices.

  • Every Lifestyle Client or Athlete receives a customized program based on goals, physiology, injuries, and preferences.

Credentials:

  • IFBB Professional Bodybuilder

  • Certified Personal Trainer

  • Certified Nutrition Coach

Specializations:

  • Strength & Conditioning

  • Nutrition Planning

  • Contest Prep

  • Posing & Presentation

  • Lifestyle Transformation

Who I work with:

  • Lifestyle clients seeking sustainable fat loss, improved health, and confidence.

  • Male and female athletes across beginner to advanced levels.

  • Individuals pursuing amateur or pro-level competitions.

  • Clients needing fat loss, lean mass gain, or physique transformation.

  • Athletes requiring performance optimization, conditioning, and recovery strategies.

Sample programs I design:

  • Periodized strength and hypertrophy programs with category-appropriate progression.

  • Bodybuilding posing and stage readiness coaching.

  • Contest prep cycles (diet phase planning, carb cycling, peak week strategies).

  • Balanced nutrition plans with macro guidance and meal timing.

  • Lifestyle-focused plans emphasizing sustainable habits, sleep, stress management, and activity integration.

  • Mobility, core, and injury-prevention work to support long-term progress.

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