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Why We're Tired of the Fitness Industry (And What We Do Differently)

May 19, 20252 min read

Let me be honest:

I’m tired of what the fitness industry has become.

Every time you open social media, you see it:

  • Six-pack abs in six weeks

  • Trainers barking orders like drill sergeants

  • Crash diets dressed up as "clean eating"

  • And workouts designed more for Instagram than real people

It all paints a picture that health and fitness are only for the young, the elite, or the obsessed. And if you don’t fit the mold, you feel like you’re failing.

That’s broken.

Because here’s what real people want:

  • To feel better.

  • To get stronger.

  • To have more energy.

  • To move without pain.

  • To stay healthy long-term.

And maybe drop some fat along the way—without turning their whole life upside down.

The Problem With the Industry

The fitness world has become too loud.

It’s full of all-or-nothing mindsets, 30-day transformations, and gimmicky programs that don’t stick.

People are burning out, getting hurt, or worse—giving up completely.

And when they do try again, they feel ashamed for needing to "start over."

This isn’t what health should feel like.

What We Do Instead

At Coastal Strength & Fitness, we built our entire program around what actually works for people over 40.

Here’s what that looks like:

  • Structured, full-body strength training that fits your current fitness level and helps you progress at your pace.

  • Supportive coaching that actually teaches you what to do (without yelling or weird diets).

  • Smaller classes where you won’t get lost in the shuffle.

  • A fun, welcoming vibe where you’re celebrated for showing up, not shamed for missing a workout.

No crash diets. No intimidation. No judgment.

Just a proven, long-term approach to getting strong, staying fit, and feeling better in your body.

Real Fitness for Real Life

You don’t need to train like a professional athlete to be healthy.

You just need a consistent plan, good support, and a program that respects your life outside the gym.

If you’re tired of the fitness industry, too—we get it.

And we’re here to help.

👉 Click here to start your 4-Week Smart Start and experience the Coastal difference for yourself.

Let’s block out the noise and focus on what actually works.

Gary Deagle is the owner of Coastal Strength & Fitness, where he helps busy professionals build strength, improve mobility, and stay consistent with their health goals. As an Amazon #1 International Best-Selling Author, he wrote The Fitness Reset, a no-BS guide to breaking free from fitness confusion and creating sustainable results. With years of experience coaching real people, Gary simplifies fitness and nutrition so it fits into your life—not the other way around.

Gary Deagle

Gary Deagle is the owner of Coastal Strength & Fitness, where he helps busy professionals build strength, improve mobility, and stay consistent with their health goals. As an Amazon #1 International Best-Selling Author, he wrote The Fitness Reset, a no-BS guide to breaking free from fitness confusion and creating sustainable results. With years of experience coaching real people, Gary simplifies fitness and nutrition so it fits into your life—not the other way around.

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COASTAL STRENGTH & FITNESS | 311 Bell King Road, Newport New, VA 23606 |

(757) 369-3807 |[email protected]

Voted Best Gym in Newport News