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I’m Dan, with over 14 fitness competitions to my name, including being a two-time Teen Bodybuilding Champion and a three-time NPC Classic Physique Overall Champion across three states. My fitness journey began with endurance sports like cross country and track and field, before I discovered my passion for weight training.
I started with Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting, but bodybuilding quickly became my true focus. In my mid-20s, I pursued a career as an Army Medic, where the demands of military service shifted my training toward functional, high-performance fitness. Today, I serve as the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of the Army Fitness Test (AFT), helping soldiers meet the physical demands of service.
After years of coaching on the side, my passion for transforming bodies and building confidence became a full-time mission, leading to the creation of Elite Fitness Evolution.
Initially involved in Olympic weightlifting and powerlifting, he soon found his true passion for bodybuilding. In his mid-20s, Daniel pursued a rewarding career as an Army Medic, where the demands of military service inspired him to shift his focus to functional, high-performance training. Today, he continues to serve as the Non-Commissioned Officer in Charge (NCOIC) of the Army Fitness Test (AFT), where he evaluates soldiers’ physical readiness and helps them improve to meet the rigorous demands of military service.
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Functional Training focuses on building real world strength, mobility, balance, and coordination so your body performs better in everyday life; not just in the gym. This style of training is perfect for beginners, busy professionals, athletes, and adults who want to move pain free and stay strong as they age. Workouts emphasize natural movement patterns like squatting, hinging, pushing, pulling, rotating, and carrying to improve how your body works as a whole. The goal is simple: move better, feel better, build confidence, and age gracefully so you’re strong, capable, and resilient in everything you do.
Bodybuilding Training is designed to maximize muscle growth, strength, symmetry, and overall physique development through structured, progressive resistance training. This style of training is ideal for individuals who want to build lean muscle, improve body composition, and sculpt their physique with intention and precision. Workouts focus on targeted muscle training, proper technique, progressive overload, and recovery to drive consistent results. Whether your goal is fat loss, muscle gain, or stepping on stage, bodybuilding training helps you build muscle, boost confidence, and transform how you look and feel.
Cardio-Focused Training is designed to improve heart health, endurance, and overall conditioning while supporting fat loss and long-term energy levels. This style of training is great for beginners, busy adults, and anyone looking to increase stamina, burn calories, and feel more energized in daily life. Sessions may include interval training, steady-state cardio, circuits, and conditioning work tailored to your fitness level. The goal is to build endurance, improve cardiovascular health, boost metabolism, and help you move and breathe better so you feel stronger, lighter, and more capable both in and out of the gym.
HIIT (High-Intensity Interval Training) is a fast-paced training style that combines short bursts of intense effort with brief recovery periods to maximize calorie burn, conditioning, and metabolic output in minimal time. This approach is ideal for busy adults, fat loss focused clients, and anyone looking to improve cardiovascular fitness while building strength and athleticism. Workouts may include bodyweight movements, resistance training, sleds, kettlebells, and conditioning drills. The goal is to burn fat efficiently, build work capacity, increase mental toughness, and improve overall performance all without spending hours in the gym.
Circuit Training combines strength, cardio, and functional movements into structured, continuous workouts designed to build total body fitness. This style of training is great for beginners, group settings, and anyone looking to improve strength, endurance, and overall conditioning in an efficient, engaging format. Circuits may include resistance exercises, bodyweight movements, and light conditioning performed with minimal rest to keep the heart rate elevated. The goal is to build strength, improve stamina, burn calories, and stay engaged; making workouts effective, time-efficient, and fun.
Traditional Strength Training focuses on building foundational strength through proven compound lifts and structured progression. This training style is ideal for individuals who want to get stronger, improve performance, and build a solid base of muscle and resilience. Workouts emphasize proper technique, controlled intensity, and progressive overload using movements like squats, presses, rows, and deadlifts. The goal is to build real strength, improve confidence, protect joints, and create a strong, capable body that supports long term health and performance.
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What my client says
Dan taught me how to work out and eat properly to achieve my size goals. My arms now fill my sleeves!
I was a boxer and wanted to transition to bodybuilding and with Dans coaching I grew 60 pounds of muscle in 1 year!
I hadn't seen the scale under 200 lbs since before my second child. After my third, Dan got me under 200 lbs, and I’m still losing 1-2 pounds per week!
I’m so freaking proud of this special forces candidate He came to me in March of 2025 as a 68C (Practical Nursing Specialist) in the Army Reserves, while also attending nursing school, with the goal of going active duty and attempting Special Forces Selection. From day one, he’s trusted the process. I tell him what to do, and he executes. Like all of us, he’s had moments where he fell off track but he’s always been honest about it. We talk, reset, and game plan the next move. When he first came in, he was doing CrossFit but didn’t have the right structure in his diet or supplements. Fast forward: Down 35 lbs Just as strong as before Leaner, faster, better endurance Higher work capacity & recovery All while finishing his nursing program Now, we’re feeding him up to maximize performance, increase resiliency for brutal workloads, and add a little weight heading into selection at the end of the year. We’re at the point where he can run 16 miles on the spot, lift right after, and recover in just two days. This is what happens when you stick to the plan for months on end. It doesn’t happen in a day, a week, or even a month. It’s day in, day out, just chipping away.
Working with Vashawn has been nothing short of amazing and rewarding. When we first met, Vashawn was juggling graveyard shifts and hitting the gym immediately afterward. He had just begun a journey of self-improvement, working with a mindset coach to tackle his mental challenges, but he came to me because he needed help addressing the physical ones. Vashawn had started his fitness journey multiple times before, but each time, something would cause him to fall off track, and he never quite reached his goals. He dealt with achy joints, muscle cramps, and frustration from not seeing the progress he wanted. He knew something had to change, but he didn’t know how to break the cycle. We worked closely together, and Vashawn even invested in my in-person coaching services to dive deeper into learning everything he could. We focused on perfecting his form and helped him understand that he didn’t always need to lift heavy to get results. This allowed him to target the specific muscles he wanted, and we started sculpting his physique in a way that felt sustainable. The transformation was incredible. Vashawn has now lost 70 pounds of fat, gained 25 pounds of muscle, and earned a managerial role in his company. Beyond just physical strength, he’s become more athletic, confident, and happier in his life. We are now getting ready to go into our first bodybuilding prep for 2026.
Juan was an absolute pleasure to work with. A lifelong runner with a deep love for the sport, he came to me after years of pounding the pavement and pushing his limits but also after suffering multiple injuries. Coming off lower leg surgery, he knew it was time to rebuild smarter: lose a few pounds, strengthen his core, and develop the kind of lower-body strength that would make him not only faster but far more resilient. Despite working long, unpredictable shifts in the hospital, Juan stayed consistent. We built a plan that fit his schedule; a nutrition approach to fuel recovery and performance, and a strength program designed to complement his running rather than compete with it. He’d send me his running plan, and I’d tailor the lifting and diet around it so he could perform at his best. The results: he dropped body weight steadily, gained strength and stability, and cut nearly a full minute off his marathon pace post-surgery That’s the kind of win that comes from patience, structure, and trust in the process. Juan’s taking a little time to rest and recover now, but I have no doubt he’ll be back stronger than ever for his next marathon and I can’t wait to be part of that journey.
I first met Vern while he was working at a local supplement store. From the start, it was clear that Vern was no stranger to the gym—he looked the part. But when it came to competing, he was completely in the dark. Despite having the dedication and discipline, he had never taken the stage and didn’t know how to prepare for it. Vern had worked with another coach for months, but instead of personalized guidance, he was handed generic templates that weren’t tailored to his unique needs. The lack of progress made him question whether he’d ever be ready to compete, and doubt began to creep in about whether pursuing this goal was even the right choice. That’s when Vern came to me. I took the time to analyze everything—what he had done before and what his previous coach had prescribed. It was clear that his plan wasn’t designed for his body type, schedule, or goals. So, we made targeted adjustments. We tailored his diet to fit his needs and shifted his supplementation to a more health-conscious approach that eased unnecessary stress on his body. Once these changes were in place, Vern’s body responded quickly. We were back on track toward his goal, and by the time show day arrived, he stepped on stage in phenomenal shape. Vern not only took second place in his very first competition but also enjoyed every moment of the experience, sharing the triumph with his loved ones.
When I first met Cisco, his schedule was nothing short of overwhelming. He was a full-time law student, working full-time as a juvenile corrections officer, and still found time to be a very present father. Somehow, he even managed to hit the gym late at night. But despite his incredible work ethic, he was struggling with digestion issues, getting very little sleep, and not seeing the results he wanted in the gym. Cisco had a clear goal: he wanted a more commanding presence, both at work and in the future courtroom. But he wasn’t sure how to commit any more time and effort to his already packed routine. That’s when I explained to him that he didn’t need to work harder—he just needed to make his efforts more productive. We tackled his diet, pinpointing the issues that were holding him back, and swapped his supplements for better results. Even though his sleep time remained limited, we focused on enhancing the quality of his sleep, which made a huge difference. With these changes, Cisco finally started making the progress he had been working so hard for. Now, Cisco is a practicing attorney, an even more involved father, and enjoying the gym more than ever. After nearly a decade of working together, he’s now entrusted me with his son’s training, helping him reach the state level in wrestling.
When Ryan first came to me, he had been working out for years but was frustrated with his lack of muscle gain. Despite all his efforts, he couldn’t achieve the physique he wanted, and the dream of competing in a men’s physique competition seemed out of reach. His busy life as a student and bartender left him feeling like he didn’t have the time or energy to work out consistently or follow the strict diets he thought were necessary. Ryan was stuck, feeling like he would never reach his goal—but deep down, he knew there had to be a better way. That’s when he decided to take a leap and ask for help. I quickly realized that Ryan didn’t need more hours in the gym or endless cardio sessions. What he needed was a structured diet and workout plan that fit into his chaotic schedule. Together, we crafted a program that gave him the fuel he needed—even on his busiest days behind the bar—without demanding hours of cardio or extreme sacrifices. The results were life-changing. By the time Ryan stepped on stage for his first men’s physique competition, he was in phenomenal shape. But the transformation didn’t stop there. His confidence soared, he mastered time management, and, as if all that wasn’t enough, he landed a high-paying job with a tech company he had been pursuing for years.
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