Hi, I’m Mike Dewar, and this is J2FIT!

I started J2FIT Strength and Conditioning in 2014 to help people live a more robust, healthier, and active lifestyle. I believe that every individual, regardless of age, fitness level, or abilities, has the potential to improve their physical fitness and health.

My coaching philosophy is a hybrid approach developed through my years studying anatomy, exercise physiology, and strength and conditioning sciences. I then set out to improve the lives of thousands of clients and followers by teaching them how to improve their physical training, mindsets, and nutrition to live a more physically cable and unrestricted life.

I have had the privilege and responsibility to help all levels, ranging from youth lifters to college athletes, people recovering from injury, hospitalized patients (some terminal) seeking to improve their quality of life, and everyday fitness goers looking to look better, be fitter, and live up to the demands of their lives.

I am passionate about providing the best coaching services and experience to people locally in Cincinnati, remotely, and in my satellite gym in NYC. I also have reached millions of lifters around the globe through the hundreds of articles I have published on BarBend, Breaking Muscle, and Fitbod.

On top of my coaching experience and accolades, I have achieved high marks of competitive success in Olympic weightlifting. I have also led teams to national competitions and developed athletes from beginner stages to podiums. If you want to get started, elevate your fitness, or reach the podium... I am your guy.

Qualifications:

  • Masters in Exercise Physiology (Columbia University, NY)

  • Bachelor in Exercise Science (Bowling Green State University, OH)

  • NCAA Assistant Strength and Conditioning Coach (New York University, 2015-2019)

  • Team USA Worlds Masters Team Member (2022 Masters World Championships, 5th Place Overall M89 35-39)

  • USA Weightlifting Advanced Sports Coach (Level 2)

  • USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach

  • NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

  • 15+ years of coaching and personal training experience (2008-Current)

  • Published Fitness and Nutrition Writer (over 600+ articles published and counting…)