Physical Fitness Coaching
5 Initial Sessions with Gregory Whalen
The body is the form through which we engage with the world. Without physical stewardship, the structure of life collapses.
We train the body not for vanity, but for vitality.
At its core, fitness is a habit of physical discipline aimed at sustaining the body’s natural function. Basic mobility and strength don’t maintain themselves — they require intentional practice to prevent injury and support long-term health. In today’s commercialized fitness world, it can be hard to know where to begin.
The Elements of Living Physical Fitness Coaching Program offers a simple, actionable fitness plan tailored to your experience level. We focus on developing balance, flexibility, strength, and endurance, helping you build the physical foundation needed for a life of service and well-being. Our goal is to help you move better, feel better, and live more fully — with greater energy, confidence, and resilience for your work, family, and daily life.
This is the way.
This is the work.
This is the transformation.
Gregory Whalen is a Marine Corps Infantry Veteran, coach at Iliad Athletics, and a physical education teacher who believes that a responsible fitness plan is essential to both physical and mental well-being. Drawing on his military experience, Gregory has seen firsthand how structured physical training can strengthen resilience and support mental health under pressure.
Now, through his work as a coach and educator, he designs personalized fitness programs tailored to the unique needs of each individual. Guided by the Iliad Athletics principles of Fitness, Nature, and Character, Gregory helps others build discipline, confidence, and joy through movement.
His mission is to inspire a fulfilling, physically engaged lifestyle rooted in purpose and personal growth.