Three Pillars Fitness
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I Was, I Am, I Will Be
Your Coaching Journey Starts Here
A Note From Kyle

Welcome to Three Pillars

"I Was, I Am, I Will Be" isn't just a tagline — it's a reminder that who you are right now is not the ceiling of who you can become.

Thank you for placing your trust in me and for choosing to invest in yourself. That decision matters more than you might realize, and I don't take it lightly.

This packet is your go-to reference for everything you need to know about how we'll work together — how we communicate, how your program is delivered, what to expect from me, and what I'll need from you to give you the best results possible.

My coaching is built on three things: your physical transformation, your mental clarity, and your long-term relationship with your own body. That means we're going to talk about training, nutrition, sleep, breathwork, and mindset — because all of it matters, and none of it works in isolation.

I'm here every step of the way. Let's get to work.

— Kyle Tunis
Your Personal Wellness Coach

The Foundation

What You Can Expect From Me

Everything I do as your coach is built on three pillars. These aren't just words — they're the standard I hold myself to every single day.

01
Communication
02
Accountability
03
Support

You'll always know where you stand. I'll always know where you're at. And when things get hard — because they will — I'll be there. That's the deal.

How Coaching Works

Your Coaching Experience

Whether you train with me in person or remotely, your program is delivered through Trainerize — your central hub for workouts, nutrition tracking, progress logging, and communication. You'll also get access to the Three Pillars Skool Community, where you can connect, share wins, and stay plugged in between sessions.

In-Person Clients

At Fusion Gym

  • Sessions are 60 minutes — arrive ready to work
  • Warm up and cool down are part of every session — never skip them
  • Your Trainerize app has your full program — log your weights after every session
  • All communication between sessions goes through Trainerize messaging — keep it in the app
  • Cancellations: just let me know as early as possible — life happens
  • Sessions are month-to-month, no contracts required
Online Clients

Remote Coaching

  • Your program lives in Trainerize — log every session
  • Friday is your weekly check-in day — you'll receive an automatic form through Trainerize
  • We connect every Monday for a 30-minute video call to review your week and plan ahead
  • All messaging goes through Trainerize — keep our coaching communication in the app
  • Respond to your Friday check-in before our Monday call so I can review your week first
Online Clients

Your Weekly Rhythm

Consistency is built on structure. Here's how our week flows together.

Friday
You
Complete your weekly check-in form in Trainerize. Honest answers only — this is how I coach you well.
Weekend
Kyle
I review your check-in, assess your week, and prepare for our Monday call with your program and adjustments ready.
Monday
Together
30-minute video call. We review your progress, dial in your nutrition, adjust the program, and set your intention for the week ahead.

Your weekly programming is pushed to Trainerize every Monday after our call so you always know what's coming.

Getting Started

Setting Up Trainerize

  1. Check your email — you'll receive a Trainerize welcome email from me. Click the link to create your login and password.
  2. Download the Trainerize app — available on iOS and Android. This is where everything lives.
  3. Explore your calendar — your workouts are scheduled in the calendar view. Each session is pre-loaded with exercises, sets, reps, and coaching notes.
  4. Log everything — after each session, log the weights you used. This is how we track progress and know when to push harder.
  5. Sync MyFitnessPal — connect your MyFitnessPal account in your Trainerize profile settings for seamless nutrition tracking.
  6. Join the Skool community — I'll send you an invite link separately. This is where the Three Pillars family connects.
Training Guidelines

Training & Conditioning

I'll provide the program, the accountability, and the tools. What I need from you is consistency and honesty. Push yourself — but listen to your body.

On Training Days

On Rest Days

Conditioning

Know The Language

Terminology

Pay attention to the details in your program. There are more variables to training than just which exercise and how many reps.

Symbol Definition Term
X/X/X Three numbers representing time for each phase of a movement. First: eccentric (lowering). Second: isometric (pause). Third: concentric (lifting). Example — 4/2/1 Squat = 4 sec down, 2 sec hold, 1 sec up. Tempo
1.5 REPS Full range of motion down, halfway up, back down, then full range up. That's one rep. Example: Bulgarian Split Squat — all the way down, halfway up, back down, then all the way up. Range of Motion
AMRAP As Many Reps As Possible. Push until form breaks — not a rep past it. Quality reps only. Max Effort
RIR Reps in Reserve. How many clean reps you had left after stopping. Example: 10 push-ups @ RIR 3 means you could've done 3 more with good form. Reps in Reserve
SA / SL Single Arm or Single Leg variation of an exercise. Unilateral
DB / BB Dumbbell or Barbell — the equipment specified for that exercise. Equipment
To Failure Push to the point just before form breaks down. Controlled technical failure — not reckless failure. Technical Failure
Track Everything

Documenting the Process

Progress comes in many forms. The scale is one data point — not the whole story. Here's what we track and why.

  1. Weight & measurements — log your weight 3–5 days per week in Trainerize. Take tape measurements monthly (neck, waist, hips). Averages tell the truth better than single readings.
  2. Body fat % — use your monthly measurements and this calculator: calculator.net/body-fat-calculator.html. Track at the start of each new training phase.
  3. Weights lifted — log every weight and rep in Trainerize after every session. This is your strength record. Watching it climb is one of the most motivating things in this process.
  4. Progress photos — front, side, and back. Take them monthly and upload to Trainerize. You won't always feel the change before you see it.
  5. Share your wins — tag me when you post. @kyletunisfit on Instagram. Your progress inspires others to start.
Fuel Your Work

Nutrition & Hydration

The Three Macronutrients

Hydration

Recovery Starts Here

Sleep

"You don't grow in the gym. You grow when you sleep. Training is just the stimulus."
  1. Eliminate screens 30 minutes before bed. Artificial blue light suppresses melatonin production, which regulates deep sleep and metabolism. If you must use a device, enable a blue light filter.
  2. De-stress before sleep. Reading, gentle stretching, or 4-7-8 breathing (inhale 4 counts, hold 7, exhale 8) activates your parasympathetic nervous system and signals your body to rest.
  3. Create a sleep environment. Cool, dark, and quiet. Around 67°F is optimal for most people. White noise helps in louder environments. Your bedroom should signal rest — not stimulation.
  4. Maximize darkness. Blackout curtains, phone face down. Even small light sources can disrupt sleep quality.
  5. Protect your sleep window. Aim for 7–9 hours. This is non-negotiable for body composition, mental health, and performance.
The Inner Work

Mindfulness & Breathwork

"The body follows the mind. Train both."

Physical transformation without inner work is temporary. This part of the program isn't optional — it's what makes everything else sustainable.

5-Minute Daily Breathwork

Research shows 5 minutes of focused daily breathing reduces stress and anxiety more effectively than 10 minutes of meditation. Morning and evening, try box breathing: inhale 4 counts, hold 4, exhale 4, hold 4. Repeat.

5-Minute Daily Mobility

Take 5 minutes to be present in your body. Move slowly, notice what's tight, what feels different today. This builds body awareness that makes your training smarter and reduces injury risk inside and outside the gym.

Habit Stacking

Attach new habits to existing ones. Place your vitamins next to your coffee maker. Stack your morning breathwork onto the end of your mobility routine. You already have momentum in your existing habits — use it.

Mindful Eating

Slow down every meal. Notice the colors, the smells, the texture and flavor. Eating mindfully reduces stress, improves digestion, and reconnects you with the fuel you're giving your body. It's a practice, not a diet rule.

If you ever feel anxious before a session or struggle to show up — just start by walking through the door. Once you're there, use the 5-4-3-2-1 technique: name 5 things you can see, 4 you can touch, 3 you can hear, 2 you can smell, 1 you can taste. Presence dissolves anxiety.

Listen To Your Body

Safety Tips

Discomfort is part of the process. Pain is a signal. Learn the difference.

Good Pain vs. Bad Pain

General Rules

Common Questions

FAQs

How do I communicate with you between sessions?

All coaching communication goes through Trainerize messaging. This keeps your coaching life organized and separate from your personal texts and social media. I check messages daily and respond within 24 hours.

How often should I weigh myself?

3–5 times per week — same time each morning, before eating or drinking. We take the weekly average, not single readings. One number is influenced by too many variables (sleep, hydration, sodium) to mean anything alone. Trends are what matter.

What if I need to cancel a session?

Life happens — just let me know as early as possible through Trainerize. There's no formal cancellation policy. I trust you to communicate, and I'll do the same. Your program is month-to-month with no contracts.

How often should I weigh my food and track macros?

I'll guide you on this individually based on your goals. At minimum, log your meals in MyFitnessPal and sync it to Trainerize. Awareness is the first step — we build precision from there.

What if I miss a workout?

Don't skip two in a row — that's the only rule. One missed session is a blip. Two becomes a pattern. If life is getting in the way consistently, tell me and we restructure your program around your reality, not the ideal version of it.

How do I access the Skool community?

I'll send you a direct invite link when you're set up. The community is where you'll find additional content, connect with other Three Pillars clients, and share progress. It's a supportive space — use it.

Everything You Need

Your Coaching Ecosystem

Your coaching doesn't begin and end in the gym. Everything I've built around your training — the tools, the programs, the community — is designed to support you every hour of every day, not just the hours we're together.

01 — Trainerize

Your programming, nutrition tracking, progress logging, and all coaching communication. Every session, every weight, every check-in — it lives here.

02 — Skool Community

Your coaching home between sessions. Programs, courses, a weekly live Q&A, client wins, and a community of people on the same journey. Your invite link is on its way.

03 — Three Pillars Resource Library

Twenty tools, playbooks, and interactive guides covering every part of your training and lifestyle — built over a decade of coaching real people. Nutrition. Movement. Recovery. Mindset. It's all there, accessible through your Skool membership, any time you need it.

You don't need to explore everything at once. Your coach will point you to what's most relevant for where you are right now.

Week One

Your First Week

Don't overthink this. Here's exactly what to do before your next session.

  1. Set up Trainerize. Download the app, log in, and find your first workout. Familiarize yourself with the layout — this is where you'll live.
  2. Join the Skool community. Check your messages for your invite link. Once you're in, introduce yourself in the community feed — your name, your goal, one thing you're determined to change. This is the first rep.
  3. Open the Resource Library. You'll find it pinned inside Skool. Start with the Nutrition Playbook and the Calorie & Protein Calculator. Run your numbers. Come to your next session knowing your targets.
  4. Log your baseline. Take your starting weight, measurements, and a set of progress photos — front, side, and back. Upload them to Trainerize. You'll want these in three months.
  5. Show up. Everything else is built session by session, habit by habit, rep by rep. The only thing that doesn't work is not starting.
Let's Get To Work.
I Was, I Am, I Will Be
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Questions? Message me on Trainerize. I respond within 24 hours.

The information provided in this document does not replace professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. If you have any concerns or questions about your health, consult a physician or qualified healthcare professional before participating in any exercise, movement, or nutritional program. The use of any information provided here is solely at your own risk.