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ENGINEER
THE BODY
YOU EARN. Elite online and in-person physique coaching in Alexandria, Virginia.

1:1 online and in-person coaching for busy professionals building strength while improving their joints. Evidence-based programming built around your schedule. From $129/mo.

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REAL PEOPLE.
REAL RESULTS.

Real clients, real progress. Every transformation is engineered, measured, and verified.

CASE 00REV. 01 / VERIFIED / PATIENT ZERO

COACH COSTA / PATIENT ZERO (FOUNDER)

COACH COSTA / PATIENT ZERO (FOUNDER) before transformationBEFORE
HALLOWEEN 2019 / REBUILDING, MONTHS AFTER STROKE
COACH COSTA / PATIENT ZERO (FOUNDER) after transformationAFTER
STATE-LEVEL BODYBUILDING STAGE-READY / SYMMETRICAL, PAIN-FREE MASS
ROADBLOCK

On New Year's Eve in 2019, a freak neck injury caused a massive stroke. I woke up and couldn't move the left side of my body. I couldn't even hold a glass of water or walk to the bathroom on my own. Lying in that hospital bed, my biggest fear wasn't losing my physique. It was the thought that I might never pick up my future kids, chase them around the yard, or be the involved "girl dad" I always planned to be. That was rock bottom for me.

ARCHITECTURE

I had to find a way out, so I stopped treating my recovery like a medical mystery and started treating my body like a math problem. I mapped out my own blueprint and tracked everything, from joint mobility limits to exact nutrition needs. Step by step, I worked out how much training volume I needed to force growth and restore symmetry without wrecking my joints along the way.

RESULT

It took slow, grueling work, but the strength came back. I got my health back so I could be the father I promised my daughter I would be, and then I took it all the way to an IFBB bodybuilding stage. That rebuilding process is exactly where the 3 Pillars system came from.

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CASE 01REV. 01 / VERIFIED
JOHNNY S. / NATURAL HYPERTROPHY before transformationBEFORE
185 LBS / UNTRAINED FRAME
JOHNNY S. / NATURAL HYPERTROPHY after transformationAFTER
215 LBS / STAGE READY PHYSIQUE

JOHNNY S. / NATURAL HYPERTROPHY

185 → 215 LBS / +30 LBS NATURAL MASS

CASE 02REV. 02 / VERIFIED
CJ S. / ATHLETIC SPEED & POWER (HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLER) before transformationBEFORE
FRESHMAN / BOTTOM OF ROSTER
CJ S. / ATHLETIC SPEED & POWER (HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLER) after transformationAFTER
SOPHOMORE / STATE QUALIFIER

CJ S. / ATHLETIC SPEED & POWER (HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLER)

BOTTOM OF ROSTER → STATE QUALIFIER

CASE 03REV. 03 / VERIFIED
ANDREW D. / HARDGAINER MASS ARCHITECTURE before transformationBEFORE
165 LBS / UNDERWEIGHT, HIGH-OUTPUT FRAME
ANDREW D. / HARDGAINER MASS ARCHITECTURE after transformationAFTER
185 LBS / LEANER, DENSER, ENDURANCE INTACT

ANDREW D. / HARDGAINER MASS ARCHITECTURE

165 → 185 LBS / +20 LBS LEANER

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BUILT LIKE
A BLUEPRINT.
TRAINED LIKE A PRO.

Every great structure starts with a drawing. Every elite physique starts with a plan that respects both the lab and the locker room. I architect programs at the intersection of three worlds, and ignore the dogma of all three.

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MY SCOPE OF PHYSICAL ENGINEERINGPhysique engineering and strength coaching services in Alexandria, Virginia

There is no guesswork. I apply rigorous scientific metrics applied across three distinct physiological pillars.

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STRUCTURAL COMPOSITION

Hypertrophy & Physique Design

Volume landmarks, tension thresholds, and progressive overload calibrated for dense, symmetrical muscle.

Consistent Fat Loss

Deficit modeling that protects muscle tissue while reclaiming metabolic rate.

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BIOMECHANICAL CAPACITY

Athletic Performance (Junior Architect Track)

Power-speed blocks, rate-of-force development, and weight-class fueling for high school and collegiate athletes.

Injury-Prevention Biomechanics

Joint-by-joint movement profiling and recovery calibration that builds long-term durability.

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BIOCHEMICAL OPTIMIZATION

Endocrine & Hormone Optimization

Marker monitoring and protocol recommendations so hormones and metabolism align with performance (with doctor oversight).

Intelligent Peptides & Supplementation

Science-backed guidance on recovery peptides, cellular health, and high-performance supplementation.

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CHOOSE YOUR BUILD.

High School & Collegiate Athlete? Apply for “The Junior Architect” program.
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BLUEPRINT

LOW-TOUCH / SELF-GUIDED
$129/ MO

For the experienced lifter who needs structure, not daily coaching.

Most Popular / High-Touch Flagship
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ARCHITECT

FLAGSHIP 1:1 PHYSIQUE ENGINEERING
$299/ MO

Our comprehensive, high-touch 1-on-1 coaching program designed for elite aesthetic results.

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ELITE ATHLETE

HIGH-TICKET / BY APPLICATION
Inquire$599+ / MO

Bespoke competitive preparation, professional contest conditioning, and 24/7 priority access.

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  • Nothing due today. Applying is free — you pay only after we agree on a plan.
  • Cancel any time. Month-to-month. No contracts, no cancellation fees.
  • Reply within 24 hours. Every application gets a personal response from me.
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Secure your bluePRINT.

Apply for a 1:1 slot and book your 15-minute intake audit today, or start free with the 7-day protocol.

STEP 1 / 2 — SUBMIT ESSENTIALS

No payment. No commitment. A 13-minute call.

Step 1: Submit Essentials (60 Sec) → Step 2: Book Intake Audit on Next Page. We capture your goals first so we can prepare your baseline analysis before we talk.

  1. 01
    Submit Essentials

    Takes ~60 seconds.

  2. 02
    Book Intake Audit

    Grab a 15-minute audit slot.

  3. 03
    Engineer Blueprint

    We map your program if it's a fit.

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NOTES FROM THE BLUEPRINT BOARD (FAQS)

Straight answers, no hedging. If it isn't measurable, it isn't on the board.

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