This is for you if
- You can train 3–5 days a week, even when the week is messy
- You’re a beginner or intermediate who wants a plan you understand
- You have a gym, a living room, or both
- You want a human coach — not an AI chatbot pretending to care
NASM CPT · Charlotte, NC · Online
Built for real life.
Built for real life.
Not a perfect calendar.
Custom training from Coach Alan Vargas — a real human, not an app bot. Gym or home. Beginner or rebuilding. A plan that survives a long week.
Limited 1:1 spots · Reply within 1 business day · No lock-in contract
60-second path
What do you actually need?
Three questions. I’ll point you to 1:1 coaching or a self-guided plan — no email required until you’re ready.
Question 1 of 3
Fit check
Who this is for — and who it isn’t
This is not for you if
- You want a meal plan as the main product — I’m a trainer, not a nutrition coach
- You’re shopping for a 6-week miracle
- You won’t message back or follow the program
- You need in-person spotting every session
The Forge Cycle
A named process. Not a random PDF dump.
Whether you train with me 1:1 or run a self-guided plan, the work follows the same three moves.
- 01 — Intake Goals, schedule, equipment, and a PAR-Q health screen so the plan is built around you — not a template with your name on it.
- 02 — Program Periodized training with progressive overload, gym and home options, and workouts that fit in 45–60 minutes.
- 03 — Recalibrate 1:1 clients get weekly check-ins. Plan clients move through built-in phases so the work doesn’t stall.
1:1 online coaching
Someone in your corner. Limited spots.
I keep the roster small on purpose. You get programming, weekly check-ins, and a coach who answers. Investment is shared on the call so it matches the work — not a surprise invoice.
- Custom program for gym, home, or mixed
- Weekly check-ins and form feedback
- Reply within 1 business day
- Month-to-month after we agree — 7 days’ notice to cancel
- TrueCoach for workouts and messaging
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Free discovery conversation. No sales script. I’ll tell you if a self-guided plan is the better fit.
Self-guided programs
Not ready for 1:1? Run the plan yourself.
One-time purchase. Instant PDF. Gym and home options. 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
Best value — the 1-Year plan at $30
Four seasons in one PDF. The 3-month and 6-month together are $30 for 36 weeks. This is 52 weeks for the same $30.
Get the 1-Year Plan
12 Weeks
3-Month Fat Loss Plan
Burn fat, keep muscle, reset the foundation
$10
one-time · instant PDF
- 4-day upper/lower split
- Gym and home in one table
- 3 fully written phases
- Zone-2 walks, not extra HIIT
- Down weeks plus a 12-week log
Goal: Fat loss and conditioning
Buy now — $10
30-day satisfaction guarantee
Most popular
24 Weeks
6-Month Muscle and Strength
Build muscle, add strength, shape the physique
$20
one-time · instant PDF
- 4-day upper/lower split
- Every block fully written
- 4 periodized blocks + deloads
- Optional strength landmarks
- Gym and home plus a 24-week log
Goal: Muscle and strength
Buy now — $20
30-day satisfaction guarantee
52 Weeks
1-Year Complete Transformation
Fat loss, strength, muscle, and peak conditioning
$30
one-time · instant PDF
- 4 days most weeks (3–4 in Q4)
- Four standalone seasons
- No other PDFs required
- Season deloads plus a year log
- Athletic conditioning in Q4
Goal: Complete transformation
Buy now — $30
30-day satisfaction guarantee
Plan comparison
| Feature | 3-Month | 6-Month | 1-Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Duration | 12 weeks | 24 weeks | 52 weeks |
| Training days | 4/week | 4/week | 4/week (3–4 in Q4) |
| Fat loss focus | Primary | Block 1 | Season 1 |
| Muscle building | Secondary | Primary | Season 3 |
| Strength training | Secondary | Primary | Season 2 |
| Athletic conditioning | — | — | Season 4 |
| Gym and home options | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Deload weeks | Weeks 4, 8, 12 | Last week of each block | Last week of each season |
| Progress tracker | Included | Included | Included |
| Price | $10 | $20 | $30 |
How a plan purchase works
- Choose the program that matches your goal.
- Checkout on Gumroad — card or PayPal.
- Download the PDF instantly to your email.
- Train — gym or home versions are inside.
About me · Alan Vargas
I lost 110+ pounds.
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I lost 110+ pounds.
I found my purpose.
I'm Alan Vargas, a certified personal trainer in Charlotte, North Carolina. Before fitness became my career, it changed my own life. I started at over 300 pounds and went on to lose more than 110.
What began as a personal weight-loss journey grew into a love for fitness and a purpose bigger than my own progress. I wanted to give back by helping others work toward change in their own lives. That is what brought me to coaching.
I think of weight loss as sculpting. A sculpture takes shape through patient, intentional work, not one dramatic strike. I bring that same philosophy to training: each session, each habit, and each adjustment is part of a larger picture. The goal is not to carve yourself into someone else's idea of perfect, but to shape a life and a body that feel right for you.
Sculpting is how I see the process. Forged is how I think about the strength you build along the way. That is why I named this business Forged Fit Coaching: it represents both the physical work and the person you grow into through it.
Today, my purpose is to turn that love for fitness into practical support for others. My journey is not a promise that yours will look the same. It is the reason I care about helping you find a path of your own, with patience, structure, and someone in your corner.
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
ACE Certified Fitness Specialist
Charlotte, NC · Online worldwide
Client results
One real case. Named. Measured.
I only publish transformations I can stand behind. Results vary.
Featured case study
Brent Young — 30 lbs lost
Online coaching · Weight loss and lifestyle overhaul
Snapshot. Brent came in as an online client who wanted to lose weight.
The turn. Willpower wasn’t the issue. He needed a plan that fit his actual life — not a perfect week.
The work. Custom programming, accountability, and a structure he could keep.
The result. 30 lbs down, and a relationship with training he says he’ll carry.
30 lbsLost
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5★From Brent
“Working with Coach Alan completely changed my life. I came in wanting to lose weight but I got so much more than that — I built discipline, consistency, and a whole new relationship with my health. Down 30 lbs and I feel better than I ever have. I can't thank Alan enough for pushing me, believing in me, and building a plan that actually worked for my life. This isn't just a transformation — it's a lifestyle I'll carry forever.”
FAQ
The questions that actually stop people
What exactly am I getting if I apply?
A short call to see if 1:1 is the right fit. If it is: a custom program, weekly check-ins, and replies within one business day. If a self-guided plan fits better, I’ll tell you.
What does it cost?
Self-guided plans: $10, $20, or $30 one-time. 1:1 coaching is quoted on the call based on what the work needs. No upsells.
Is there a contract?
No lock-in. Plans are a one-time purchase backed by a 30-day guarantee. 1:1 is month-to-month, cancel anytime with 7 days’ notice.
I’m a beginner. Will this work?
Yes. Every program includes beginner scaling. Mention it on the apply form and I’ll set your starting volume accordingly.
What equipment do I need?
Gym option: a normal commercial gym. Home option: dumbbells or bands, optional pull-up bar. Every exercise has a bodyweight swap.
Do you write meal plans?
No. I’m a certified personal trainer, not a nutrition coach. Training stays honest — nutrition guidance beyond the basics isn’t what I sell.
How fast do you reply?
Within one business day. Next step is a quick PAR-Q health form so we start clean.
How do I buy a plan?
Hit Buy now on any plan. Gumroad handles checkout and the PDF lands in your email immediately.
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Tell me what you’re working with
Name, email, and a little context. I’ll reply within one business day. Then you’ll complete a PAR-Q so we train safely.
Got it.
I’ll reply within one business day. Next, complete the health screen so we start on solid ground.
Open the PAR-Q form
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