The Fitness Start
Premium online coaching for men and women who are ready to finally build muscle, drop body fat, and feel strong again — without pain, confusion, or extreme cardio.
My coaching blends real-world experience with science-driven training designed for longevity, confidence, and a body you’re proud of.
Owner & Coach: Mike Bonneville
HOW THE FITNESS START METHOD WORKS
Most lifters train everything with the same energy, the same reps, and the same order… then wonder why nothing ever truly changes. That’s not how I coach. If you want bigger arms, bigger legs, wider delts, or a thicker back, we don’t “hope” those muscles grow. I help you engineer it.
MUSCLE PRIORITY
Train the priority muscle FIRST when you’re fresh
Your highest energy and strongest neural drive go straight into the target muscle.
No more hitting arms after 12 sets of back or training quads when you’re already drained.
VOLUME INTENSITY
Push volume and intensity in the first few working sets
Using my 3-2-2-1 Failure model, we apply strategic, progression-based intensity where it matters most—the beginning of the session while your body is primed for growth.
MAINTENANCE MODE
Everything else goes to maintenance mode
We don’t waste recovery on muscles that don’t need dramatic improvement.
They stay strong, they stay full—but the priority muscle gets the spotlight.
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Why Priority Training Works
You can’t maximize every muscle group at the same time.
Trying to “build your entire body evenly” is the slowest process in the world.
Your recovery is limited—so I direct it where you want the most change.
ONLINE COACHING FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR
Faster, more dramatic changes in lagging areas
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Better recovery and more consistent progress
A physique that’s built with intention—not luck
Client Before & Afters
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Hi, I'm Mike....
Everything I’ve lived — martial arts, formal fitness education, building and leading programs, an 18-year career in corrections, and overcoming major health challenges — has shaped the coach I am today.
I don’t just teach training and nutrition. I coach from experience, structure, and resilience — helping people rebuild strength, confidence, and health in a way that actually lasts.
This is why I created The Fitness Start — not just a coaching service, but a system for people who are ready to take back control of their lives and bodies.
If you’re ready to build strength, lose fat, and transform yourself — physically and mentally — I’m here to guide the process.
Your comeback starts here.
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