Mike Israetel
Bodybuilding and strength coaching through a team of RP coaches
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $140 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | Bodybuilding and physiqueStrength and powerliftingNutrition and habitsOnline coachingNutrition and healthy eating |
| Also coaches | Health coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | PhD (Dr. Mike Israetel) |
| Practice | Renaissance Periodization (RP Strength) |
Dr. Mike Israetel is a co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, also called RP Strength. RP offers online training and nutrition coaching for lifters and physique athletes. Clients work with a team coach who builds a custom plan around their schedule and goals. RP started over a decade ago as an evidence-based diet and training company. It now runs two apps, the Hypertrophy App and the Diet Coach App, and a YouTube channel.
What Mike helps with
RP coaches build training and nutrition plans for people who want to build muscle and improve their physique. Plans are set up around real schedules and habits.
- Building muscle with hypertrophy training
- Improving physique for bodybuilding goals
- Cutting and bulking with clear food targets
- Staying consistent through vacations and holidays
- Ending crash diets and building steady routines
- Learning basic nutrition as a beginner
- Adjusting a plan when life changes
Who Mike works with
RP coaches work with bodybuilding lifters and physique athletes. Clients include beginners who need a nutrition foundation and self-motivated lifters who want expert guidance on their own schedule. Others want a live weekly touchpoint and closer accountability.
How Mike works
Each client gets a dedicated RP coach who builds a custom training and nutrition plan. Coaches tailor food plans to macros or meal plans, based on client preference. The coach reads every check-in and adjusts the plan as the client progresses. The Essentials tier uses email check-ins two to three times a week. The Full Access tier adds a weekly 20-minute Zoom call and text access. Clients also get the RP apps, e-books and templates. Coaches reply within 24 hours on business days.
Background and qualifications
Dr. Mike Israetel co-founded Renaissance Periodization with Nick Shaw over a decade ago. The company began by offering evidence-based diet and training advice. It grew to include e-books, training templates and two apps, the RP Hypertrophy App and the RP Diet Coach App, built with partner Andrew Zey. RP shares free content on YouTube and social media. It also funds research grants for kinesiology labs and launched the RP Strength Foundation. RP coaches include PhD and RD professionals.
Mike Israetel pricing
Programs and services
- Essentials coaching by email with a custom training and nutrition plan
- Full Access coaching with weekly 20-minute video call and texting
- RP Hypertrophy App
- RP Diet Coach App
- E-books and training templates
Mike Israetel reviews
The CoachVouch take
Coaching comes from the team behind the RP Hypertrophy App and Diet Coach App, with PhD and RD coaches.
Best for lifters and physique athletes who want a custom training and nutrition plan with coach check-ins.
Common questions
How much does Mike Israetel charge?
Coaching with Mike runs $90 to $140 an hour. Message Mike from this page for an exact quote.
What does Mike Israetel help with?
Mike Israetel helps with building muscle with hypertrophy training, improving physique for bodybuilding goals, cutting and bulking with clear food targets and staying consistent through vacations and holidays.
Does Mike Israetel coach online?
Mike is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Is Mike Israetel certified?
Mike Israetel lists: PhD (Dr. Mike Israetel).
What is the difference between the two RP coaching tiers?
Essentials uses email check-ins two to three times a week. Full Access adds a weekly 20-minute video call and texting with your coach.
Is there a minimum commitment for RP coaching?
Coaching has a 3-month minimum. After that it moves to month-to-month.
How do I contact Mike Israetel?
Send Mike a message from this page. It's free and takes a minute.
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