Get leaner, feel calmer, and look confident AF
No extreme diets. No all or nothing. No hours of cardio. Strength training, realistic nutrition, and nervous system tools that actually fit travel, social plans, and busy weeks.
and it still falls apart
Travel. Work stress. Social plans. Late nights. The plan breaks, then you blame yourself, then you start over again.
The Modified Macro Method is designed so progress keeps moving even when the week is not ideal.
stable
This is not a crash diet era. You learn how to eat like a grown man, train with purpose, and keep your head on straight when stress hits.
You end up leaner, stronger, and more confident, without turning your life into a fitness prison.
Apply and get a plan that fits your schedule
We map out training, nutrition targets, and the exact moves for travel weeks so you stop starting over.
Train for an athletic look, not exhaustion
Workouts built around smart strength progressions so you build visible muscle without living in the gym.
Adjust with data so fat loss keeps moving
Weekly check ins and coaching adjustments that keep results coming without slashing calories or adding hours of cardio.
Travel rules that keep you consistent
Simple restaurant and alcohol rules so you can enjoy the trip and still stay on track.
Anxiety regulation tools for real life
Breathing and nervous system tools that stop the spiral so consistency stays possible on messy weeks.
Support that prevents lost weeks
Fast answers and real coaching so small problems do not turn into a full reset.
How to eat out without blowing your week
The exact decision rules that keep progress moving even when you travel or socialize.
Explore EducationCardio vs lifting for fat loss
Why strength training changes your body faster even if you hate the gym.
Explore EducationAnxiety and consistency
Simple nervous system tools so you stop spiraling when routine breaks.
Explore Education
Russell’s path into fitness didn’t start with a six pack. It started with people.
Born in Danbury, Connecticut and shaped by years in New York City, Russell built his
career at the intersection of performance, psychology, and real life. He began teaching
indoor cycling in NYC in 2008, quickly earning recognition for his ability to coach with
precision, empathy, and intensity. That talent led him to Equinox Fitness, where he
spent over a decade as a personal trainer, group fitness leader, and later a Master
Educator, mentoring instructors and raising the bar for what great coaching actually
looks like. Becoming a Master Educator for Stages Indoor Cycling, he was able to refine
his educational skills so he could uplevel and expand the tool box of group fitness
instructors across the country.
In 2022, Russell launched Stathom Fitness, an online coaching company built specifically
for gay men who feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, burnout, and failed weight loss
attempts. Drawing from nearly two decades in the fitness industry and his own lived
experience, he created The Modified Macro Method, a sustainable approach to fat loss
that prioritizes nervous system regulation, confidence, and consistency over restriction
and punishment.
Today, Russell coaches clients around the world while living in Hell’s Kitchen, NYC,
training at Mid City Gym, and sharing life with his husband, Alper. When he’s not
coaching, you’ll find him on two wheels outdoors, refining programs, or hanging with
their American Bulldog.
If you’re tired of doing “everything right” and still feeling stuck, Russell is the
coach who understands why and knows exactly how to help.
