Mike Israetel
Bodybuilding and strength coaching through a team of online coaches
| Hourly rate range | $90 to $140 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Athletes |
| Also coaches | Health coach |
| Based in | United States |
| Sessions | Online |
| Credentials | Co-founder Dr. Mike Israetel; PhD and RD coaches |
| Practice | Renaissance Periodization (RP Strength) |
Mike Israetel is the co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, also called RP Strength. The company coaches bodybuilding lifters, physique athletes and strength trainees online. Clients work with a team coach, not with Israetel one on one. Coaches hold PhD and RD credentials. Each plan is built around the client's schedule, history and goals. Coaches read every check-in and reply within 24 hours on business days. RP also runs its own hypertrophy and diet apps.
What Mike helps with
RP coaches build training and eating plans around the client's real schedule and goals. They adjust the plan as life and goals change.
- Building muscle with bodybuilding-style training
- Preparing as a physique athlete
- Strength training programming
- Setting up macros or meal plans
- Staying consistent when work and routines get busy
- Adjusting a plan when goals change
Who Mike works with
RP coaches work with bodybuilding lifters, physique athletes and people who want strength coaching. Clients start from their own schedule, training history and goals.
How Mike works
Each client gets a plan built around their schedule, history and goals. Clients choose macros, meal plans or specific training programming. Coaches read every check-in and reply within 24 hours on business days. Full Access Coaching adds a personalized weekly 20-minute Zoom call, text access, and the full set of RP apps, e-books and templates. Two coaching tiers are offered.
Background and qualifications
Dr. Mike Israetel is a co-founder of Renaissance Periodization, known as RP Strength. RP runs a team of coaches, and its coaches hold PhD and RD credentials. The company also offers a hypertrophy app, a diet coach app, e-books, templates and training guides. It also funds research grants and runs a transformations program.
Mike Israetel pricing
Programs and services
- 1:1 online coaching in two tiers
- Full Access Coaching with weekly 20-minute Zoom call
- Hypertrophy app
- Diet coach app
- E-books and templates
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The CoachVouch take
Coaches on the RP team hold PhD and RD credentials and support clients with their own apps and digital library.
Best for lifters and physique athletes who want a coach to build training and nutrition around a busy schedule.
Common questions
How much does Mike Israetel charge?
Coaching with Mike runs $90 to $140 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Mike Israetel help with?
Mike Israetel helps with building muscle with bodybuilding-style training, preparing as a physique athlete, strength training programming and setting up macros or meal plans.
Does Mike Israetel coach online?
Mike is based in United States. Sessions are online.
Is Mike Israetel certified?
Mike Israetel lists: Co-founder Dr. Mike Israetel; PhD and RD coaches.
Does Mike Israetel coach clients one on one?
Clients are coached by members of the RP coaching team. Israetel is a co-founder of the company.
How often do RP Strength coaches talk with clients?
Full Access Coaching includes a weekly 20-minute Zoom call. Coaches reply to questions within 24 hours on business days.
How do I contact Mike Israetel?
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