Darin Starr
Online bodybuilding prep and body transformation coach in the United States
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $150 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Also coaches | Health coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Experience | 15 years coaching |
| Practice | Five Starr Physique |
Darin Starr is a bodybuilding and physique coach who helps people prepare for contests or change their bodies. He runs Five Starr Physique and has coached full-time for more than 15 years. He covers diet, training, routine building and physique analysis. He also teaches clients the technical side of nutrition and training so they can talk with him more clearly. He offers one-on-one coaching and workout programs.
What Darin helps with
Darin works with people who want to get ready for a bodybuilding or physique contest, or who want to change their body without competing.
- Contest preparation for the stage
- Body transformation
- Diet and macro planning
- Training program design
- Troubleshooting stalled progress
- Building daily routines
- Posing and competition day support
- Functional nutrition coaching
Who Darin works with
Darin coaches people who plan to compete in physique shows and people who want their best physique without stepping on stage. His clients include a former Division 1 athlete and first-time competitors who wanted to try online coaching.
How Darin works
Each client gets a program built for them, and the plan changes as they progress. Darin ties his coaching to current, science-based methods instead of older prep habits. He teaches clients the technical side of nutrition and training. For contest prep, his support covers workouts, meal plans, posing and last-minute competition nerves. Clients do weekly check-ins and can reach him with questions between them.
Background and qualifications
Darin Starr has been a full-time bodybuilding coach for more than 15 years in the United States. He built Five Starr Physique around contest prep, body transformation, functional nutrition coaching and workout programs. His experience covers diet, training, troubleshooting, routine building and physique analysis. He has also created online courses called Bikini Blueprint, Macro Boot Camp and Hypertrophy University. He wrote The Ultimate Bikini Prep Bible and produces a blog and a podcast.
Darin Starr pricing
Programs and services
- One-on-one contest preparation coaching
- Body transformation coaching
- Functional nutrition coaching
- Workout programs
- Bikini Blueprint course
- Macro Boot Camp course
Darin Starr reviews
The CoachVouch take
Darin has coached bodybuilders full-time for more than 15 years and also sells courses and a prep guide for bikini competitors.
Best for people who want a personalized, science-based plan for a physique contest or a body transformation.
Common questions
How much does Darin Starr charge?
Coaching with Darin runs $90 to $150 an hour. Message Darin from this page for an exact quote.
What does Darin Starr help with?
Darin Starr helps with contest preparation for the stage, body transformation, diet and macro planning and training program design.
Does Darin Starr coach online?
Darin is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Does Darin Starr coach people who do not want to compete?
Yes. He offers body transformation coaching for people who want their best physique without going on stage.
How do I contact Darin Starr?
Send Darin a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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