Resistance Labs — Training & Nutrition Coaching
$85
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Responds within a day
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About
Resistance Labs is the personal training and nutrition coaching practice I built around one idea: understanding beats willpower. Willpower runs out.
I gained 30 pounds of muscle during the 2020 lockdown. Went from 215 to 245, and it wasn't an accident. I spent years learning why things work. I earned a Kinesiology degree from Cal State San Marcos and stacked ISSA certifications in personal training and nutrition on top of it.
Most programs fail because they're built for a hypothetical person. Not you. Your schedule, your body, your history, none of it looks like the template someone downloaded off the internet. So I don't use templates.
What you get:
• Custom training built around your life. Not a PDF. A program that actually fits the gym you have access to and the time you actually have.
• Weekly check-ins. We review the data, adjust what isn't working, and keep what is.
• Form reviews by video. You film a set, I tell you exactly what to fix. This is how you stay safe and actually progress.
• Nutrition that isn't a diet. I'm not going to tell you to stop going to Chipotle. I'm going to tell you what to order. Weight loss is a math problem
with a psychology problem stuck to it, and I help with both.
• A reason for every rep. Most trainers hand you a program. I hand you a program and explain why every piece of it exists.
I'm 6'8", 255, and I train the way I coach. But this isn't about me. It's about you getting strong, lean, and actually feeling good in your own skin again.
The first session is a free assessment. No pitch, no pressure. Book it just to find out if you're the right fit for me.
Sam
Overview
Serves Carlsbad, CA
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1 employee
3 years in business
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Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Credit card, PayPal, and Zelle.
Services offered
Event to prep for
Fitness goals
Lose weight
Get toned
Build muscle
Gain flexibility
Client age
Younger than 18
18 - 22 years old
23 - 30 years old
31 - 40 years old
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Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for work quality, professionalism, and value.
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Graham C.
May 17, 2026
From Google
Sam is the best! Ive always had a thin frame as a former basketball player, and no matter what I tried, I struggled to put on weight and build muscle. With Sams guidance, I went from 183 lbs to 195 lbs in about five months, and it was quality muscle. My strength went up in every lift, and I can feel the difference when I play basketball now that the new strength is coming through.Sam gave me clear workout plans, great lifting instruction, and nutrition advice that was simple to follow. I wish I had this kind of training and extra muscle back in college.If youre someone whos been stuck trying to gain size or strength, I cant recommend Sam and Resistance Labs enough.
Michael R.
May 3, 2026
From Google
Ive been working with Sam Kramer for the past 6 months, and the results have been incredible. From the start, Sam took the time to understand my goals and built a program that was both challenging and sustainable. One of the biggest improvements was my diet. Sam helped me clean it up in a way that was realistic and easy to stick to, which made a huge difference in my overall performance and recovery.Strength-wise, the progress speaks for itself. My bench press increased to 220 lbs, and my squat jumped to 400 lbs, numbers I honestly didnt think Id hit this soon. Sams attention to proper form, progressive overload, and accountability made all the difference.If youre looking for a coach who genuinely cares about your progress and delivers real results, I cant recommend Sam Kramer enough. Great dude, knows ball for sure.
Alex G.
May 3, 2026
From Google
Giancarlo A.
May 2, 2026
From Google
I dont usually write reviews, but this ones earned.Two months ago I was sitting at 200 lbs, feeling stuck and honestly a little frustrated with my progress. Fast forward to nowIm down to 185, stronger, leaner, and way more dialed in than Ive ever been.What sets Sam apart isnt just the workouts its the structure, accountability, and attention to detail. Every session had a purpose. Every adjustment was intentional. It never felt random or generic.If youre serious about changing your body and actually keeping the results this is who you want in your corner.15 pounds down in 2 months and were not even close to done.
Ezekiel B.
May 2, 2026
From Google
Sam helped me come back from a knee injury and put on 35 lbs of muscle. Went from 175 to 210. He knows what he's doing, has a Kinesiology degree and explains the why behind everything. Not just some guy counting reps. Highly recommend if you want to see meaningful change.
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Samuel Kramer