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In order to achieve the goals that are important to you, your Coach must take a number of key factors into account: UNDERSTANDING WHAT MATTERS MOST TO YOU – YOUR GOALS. YOUR PRIORITIES. You begin with an in-depth video consult to help us understand who you are, what's important to you and what, ultimately, you are looking to achieve. To receive the best plan for you, your Coach has to know what stressors you have, what your daily routine looks like and how your sleep and nutrition habits will impact any fitness prescription that is designed. A RELATIONSHIP, ACCOUNTABILITY & SUPPORT FROM A PROFESSIONAL COACH: Anyone can provide you with a templated workout routine. The difference is in the relationship you have with the person providing that routine. 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If you’ve never had a Coach, this program is your opportunity have that experience and develop the habits necessary to be successful with your individualized fitness, nutrition and lifestyle program. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1614975311679-1AZ589AGF8A9OUJDP318/IMG_1819.png Home - FULL SERVICE IN-PERSON TRAINING What if you could have a Coach come to your house, bring all the necessary equipment (or work with your home or on location equipment) and develop a program that works towards getting you comfortable with movement and strength training without all of the pressure of being in a gym? Full Service In-Person Training was designed for those that are looking to avoid the hassle of the gym, develop a solid base of strength and work towards gaining the confidence necessary to become autonomous with their fitness. Our Coaches have the competency, consistency and caring needed to guide you wherever you want to go on your fitness journey. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1604691295677-VOH1L5LXMEI4PMJ84MMX/OPEX_SB00027-495.jpg Home - PROFESSIONAL REMOTE COACHING Adaptable, individualized program to meet the ever changing demands that life throws at you, with the freedom to TRAIN ANYWHERE. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1607383559399-ZK8HMBBJTB8VBPX56N14/OPEX_SB00027-87-Edit.jpg Home - REGENERATE FOUNDATIONS PROGRAM The Foundations Program gives you all of the tools needed to reclaim your life and health. Rewind chronic disease with life changing education, support and accountability. By following this all-inclusive, step-by-step, carefully curated program and committing to the process, you can change your life forever! https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1607383559399-ZK8HMBBJTB8VBPX56N14/OPEX_SB00027-87-Edit.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1613603965445-WP6J0NHGUJ8OJG8AK8BB/OPEX_SB00027-577.jpg Home https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1607383642585-CEKR29GZCQ9XSCTLEJWQ/OPEX_SB00027-24-Edit.jpg Home https://regeneratestrength.com/meet-your-coach daily 0.75 2025-12-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/5d6af102-6f67-46f3-a22a-05468816e772/StudioSession-020.png Meet Your Coach - David Downey Owner/Head Coach OPEX CCP | PN1 David is the Owner and Head Coach of Regenerate Strength. He has an extensive background in business coupled with a drive and passion for fitness. This fueled his aspirations to become a strength & conditioning coach, where the client, not a methodology, dictated the design of the fitness program. He is a certified OPEX CCP Level 1 Coach (NASM accredited) and a Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified Coach (PN 1). He has been in the health and fitness industry for over a decade as a coach and business owner. David has taken an active role in his health since 2005 when his fitness journey began doing bootcamps. As he evolved, he was transfixed, as many others have been, into coaching CrossFit. Realizing, after a few years, the lack of sustainability and longevity within this style of training, he was determined to find a better way to train and to coach. OPEX Fitness, an accredited fitness coaching education platform, created an opportunity to learn the how's and why's behind program design, nutrition, assessment and what it meant to truly become a professional coach. Through that learning, Regenerate Strength was born to help people create longevity in their lives with whatever THEY wanted to accomplish. David strives to bring the best health and fitness to his clients and community. As a co-founder of Regenerate Health Medical Center with his wife, Dr. Alexandra Carswell Engle, NMD, Regenerate Strength is a natural progression into combining the very best with individualized fitness, nutrition & lifestyle coaching with individualized natural medicine that is focused on treating the whole person. David believes in using a combination of movement, nutrition and lifestyle management, to live a pain free and active lifestyle. He intelligently designs fitness programs based on your individual needs and health conditions. For him, fitness is more than just working out, it bleeds into all aspects of living, bringing a sense accomplishment, determination and desire to meet and exceed ones desired outcomes. Setting goals and using the medium of fitness to increase and maintain a high quality of life for his clients drives his passion as a professional coach and mentor. David's mission is clear, to deliver his clients the highest quality results, through professional coaching, education and commitment to treating each client as the unique individual that they are. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1632860468139-R03522DJZQOWOMR1CIV8/OPEX_CCPLogo_AssociateCoach2x100.jpg Meet Your Coach https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1632860516244-7RWPOPXZO9Y5ADV8HIUC/PN1+Logo.png Meet Your Coach https://regeneratestrength.com/testimonials daily 0.75 2022-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1614826320855-ZYK8TK0QD4UZ3T749HUV/IMG_1819.png Testimonials - “We have worked with Dave for multiple years. He is remarkably attentive to physical goals, and any injuries that need to be compensated for. Our workouts are always different, and the muscle confusion is a challenge, but at the same time rewarding and makes us stronger and more fit.” — Mike & Fiona K., Full Service IPT https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1617313067704-39KEJGPXZII1328SHUN0/Mischa+D.+Testimonial+Photo.png Testimonials - “The 12-week foundations program was a perfect fit for me. Coach spent time assessing my current state, and build a program that was tailored to my abilities. Through the app, we were able to communicate regularly, and the feedback that I provided each work out was 'heard' and adjustments were made when necessary. The monthly consults were a great opportunity to virtually connect and spend some focused time reviewing progress, adjusting goals and answering questions.” — Mischa | 12-Week Foundations Program https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1605034971711-9OEN87CZWXK8DLTHIJFP/IMG_2657.jpg Testimonials - “The level of attention and professionalism has been unparalleled from all of my past gym and fitness experiences. Having a coach who cares about their clients and focuses on learning their particular exercise patterns and levels has made a significant difference in my health, happiness, and strength.” — Eric S. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1605034600292-9NCX181OU80LRP5RY0WM/OPEX_SB00027-605.jpg Testimonials - “Regenerate Strength is so individual-based, Coach Dave meets you where you’re at, taking into account your personal goals, lifestyle and physiology. He designs a workout that works for you, your body and your scheudle. It’s perfectly tailored to me and getting me to my personal goals. In the intake he asks a lot of questions to understand the meaning behind your goals so that he can better serve you. I know that I can trust Coach Dave to help me through things in and out of the gym and still be self-disciplined, which is how I work best.” — Rachel A. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1605035208283-UBXKTLG0JB6YVP0OY3TG/IMG_1824-810x1080.jpeg Testimonials - “I love that my Coach is very responsive when I have questions and comments about my workouts. I value monthly coaching calls with my Coach to review my progress and help me set new goals. This is a program with great, positive accountability. My Coach is not only teaching me how to exercise properly, but also teaching me the role hormones play in my health and what macronutrients I need to achieve my goals.” — DaAnne https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1605035143598-19R6ZNO0F6V09AQ8NLAN/IMG_2376.JPG Testimonials - “David is a real Coach. It feels like I am on the track team when I was 15. He is really helpful, supportive (he sends you postcards) and consistently follows up on work-outs to provide guidance and feedback ( I meet with him at least monthly via video). I had never before had a coach and its just really allowed and provided me the ability to reach another level of training for myself.” — Michael https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1608323113190-9I72OTL1TVSBRLZC6535/RS+LOGO+-+Gold+CFB400.png Testimonials - “Regenerate Strength is so individual-based, Coach Dave REGENERATE Strength gives priority to the individual where he or she is in life's course: young, middle-aged, or in one's senior years (as in my case).” — Ed C. https://regeneratestrength.com/eric-testimonial daily 0.75 2020-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1605036145563-RDFZT89NNW1ZRJTOL2Y4/IMG_2657.jpg Eric Testimonial - Eric Shiflett What drew you to Regenerate Strength? Why were we different? The level of attention and professionalism has been unparalleled from all of my past gym and fitness experiences. Having a coach who cares about their clients and focusses on learning their particular exercise patterns and levels has made a significant difference in my health, happiness, and strength. How would you describe your experience with individualized program design and what it’s like to have your own coach? My coach has been as much a life-coach as a fitness coach. Being able to depend on him for information and support during struggles with motivation or life-events insures my success at the gym and with my regimen. His impressive knowledge level helps me attain the best results at all times. Why would you recommend Regenerate Strength? It’s an in-depth and unique way to make sure your health and fitness stay at the best level. https://regeneratestrength.com/12-week-jump-start-program daily 0.75 2024-06-14 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1607383134680-EP3U86QVD0MSFPT35PID/OPEX_SB00027-304-Edit.jpg 12 Week Jump-Start Program - You Lead The Way. Your Coach Will Guide You. We believe that commitment and personal responsibility will yield the best results. Our goal with the 12-Week Jump-Start Program is to ensure that you stay committed through supporting, educating and putting you on the right path towards achieve the success you’re seeking. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1617312720150-YA4YMN1GOJ0QK7CWJSQE/Mischa+D.+Testimonial+Photo.png https://regeneratestrength.com/daanne-testimonial daily 0.75 2020-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1605035612074-W679MJH0D48QKXY9H57Z/IMG_1824-810x1080.jpeg DaAnne Testimonial - DaAnne Smith What drew you to Regenerate Strength? Why were we different? I have been a fitness lover for several years now. I enjoyed going to group classes, but I could never lose the weight I gained after going through menopause. After a biking accident, I was challenged to re-think my exercise program; could the high intensity workouts be disrupting my hormones and the reason I could not lose the extra weight? Enter Regenerate Strength. I soon learned that there is no one-size-fits-all exercise program that works for everyone, including me. My Coach developed a custom-tailored program with workouts that I can review online (with videos that show me how to do the exercises properly) and I track progress over time. I love that my Coach is very responsive when I have questions and comments about my workouts. I value monthly coaching calls with my Coach to review my progress and help me set new goals. This is a program with great, positive accountability. My Coach is not only teaching me how to exercise properly, but also teaching me the role hormones play in my health and what macronutrients I need to achieve my goals. How would you describe your experience with individualized program design and what it’s like to have your own coach? I sometimes push myself too hard, putting my nervous system into stress. Knowing this, my Coach designed a program to help me learn how to exercise for my best health and I really enjoy my workouts, even though they are tough! My coach has a vested interested in me and is so encouraging. He pushes me, encourages me, and is my greatest cheerleader. I didn’t realize how much I needed that. I have gained so much strength and muscle since I started with Regenerate Strength! Why would you recommend Regenerate Strength? Regenerate Strength is passionately committed to help their clients achieve health holistically. They have a proven system that will guarantee results if one is committed. My Coach is teaching me to be patient with the process and I am confident that I will achieve my goals. Anything else you’d like to add? Do you believe your health is your most prized asset? Are you willing to financially invest in that asset? If so, Regenerate Strength is a wise choice. I was once a skeptic, but now I am proud to be part of the Regenerate Strength tribe! https://regeneratestrength.com/michael-testimonial daily 0.75 2020-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1605036231598-PP47LY9PZ9NNQ9PE0YFF/IMG_2376.JPG Michael Testimonial - Michael Armstrong What drew you to Regenerate Strength? Why were we different? Regenerate Strength was suggested to me by my Naturopathic Doctor, Dr. ACE, as a means to continue my program of rehabilitation in a more informal/different setting, and to add to the treatment I had already received medically. It was a nice step (and appropriate) subsequent to treatment for an injury to have my Coach building on what I had accomplished medically. How would you describe your experience with individualized program design and what it’s like to have your own coach? Its been great working with my Coach, David! He's collaborative, smart, pragmatic and listens well. He was able to design a individualized program for me, after an assessment which dove tailed perfectly with the medical treatment I was just finishing. He follows up on the program. Checks in with me regularly. He quickly responds to requests and the data I provide to him, and comments on it. He has accommodated changes I needed in programming for whatever reason. I've been meeting with David remotely due to the pandemic and the fact that I live in another county (LA County). But it feels intimate and personal and that someone is right there with me as I am working out daily. Why would you recommend Regenerate Strength? Definitely and absolutely! David is a real Coach. It feels like I am on the track team when I was 15. He is really helpful, supportive (he sends you postcards) and consistently follows up on work-outs to provide guidance and feedback ( I meet with him at least monthly via video). I had never before had a coach and its just really allowed and provided me the ability to reach another level of training for myself. Anything else you’d like to add? You don't have to talk just about your work out program. You can tell your Coach what is on your mind so it makes it very easy, comfortable, and flexible in working when you work with OPEX Santa Barbara. https://regeneratestrength.com/rachel-testimonial daily 0.75 2020-11-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1605036604348-ZVF7667PIDESZBO03DKX/OPEX_SB00027-605.jpg Rachel Testimonial - Dr. Rachel Alioto What drew you to Regenerate Strength? Why were we different? I was drawn to Regenerate Strength because I have been lifting/working out for years, but felt like I was not hitting my personal goals. I have been creating my own workouts for a long time and felt like I needed a change in my routine and someone who could more easily guide me toward my goals. Regenerate Strength is different because they take into account everything in your life, in and outside of the gym, which is the most important part! We spend most of our time out of the gym, so all those lifestyle factors play a part in what goes on inside the gym and may be impacting how well we reach your goals or not. So I appreciate the whole person approach, the daily and monthly check-ins. How would you describe your experience with individualized program design and what it’s like to have your own coach? I like that I can see my workouts for the week and be mentally prepared for them. I also like that I can workout whenever I want. I’m not hindered by a certain time I’m supposed to meet a trainer or only limited to one hour. I can do my workout on my time and reach my goals! Why would you recommend Regenerate Strength? Regenerate Strength is so individual-based, Coach Dave meets you where you’re at, taking into account your personal goals, lifestyle and physiology. He designs a workout that works for you, your body and your scheudle. It’s perfectly tailored to me and getting me to my personal goals. In the intake he asks a lot of questions to understand the meaning behind your goals so that he can better serve you. I know that I can trust Coach Dave to help me through things in and out of the gym and still be self-disciplined, which is how I work best. https://regeneratestrength.com/ed-testimonial daily 0.75 2020-12-18 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1608323492845-MR4HVA6CZN5T7829VPEW/RS+LOGO+-+Gold+CFB400.png Ed Testimonial - Ed Casey What drew you to Regenerate Strength? Why were we different? I liked the wholistic approach to health & fitness which REGENERATE Strength represents, both in theory and especially in practice. How would you describe your experience with individualized program design and what it’s like to have your own coach? It's been great to have my own coach and especially Coach David Downey -- who understands many dimensions of physical fitness: not just brute strength but a co-ordinated approach to an integral life, including nutrition as well as muscle mass. The individualized program designed by David has suited me very well in my rather restricted times for significant exercise. Why would you recommend Regenerate Strength? REGENERATE Strength gives priority to the individual where he or she is in life's course: young, middle-aged, or in one's senior years (as in my case). The individualized program is worked out with True Coach and is calibrated to where the participants is -- in life, relative strength, overall health. This is a unique opportunity to enhance one's ongoing life circumstance, especially in the challenging time of the COVID pandemic. This opportunity is highly recommended. If someone asked you what the best part of your experience was, what would you say? Doing the exercises detailed by Coach Downey, and then being able to talk with him about various facets of this experience in direct online discussion. https://regeneratestrength.com/privacy-policy daily 0.75 2021-01-31 https://regeneratestrength.com/terms-of-service daily 0.75 2021-02-03 https://regeneratestrength.com/full-service-inperson-training daily 0.75 2022-11-29 https://regeneratestrength.com/mischa-testimonial daily 0.75 2021-04-01 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1617312438714-PKKD52OCXPH7WS0IA3PA/Mischa+D.+Testimonial+Photo.png Mischa Testimonial - Mischa Dalcerri How would you describe your 12 week experience? From the assessment to your last monthly consult. The 12-week foundations program was a perfect fit for me. Coach spent time assessing my current state, and build a program that was tailored to my abilities. Through the app, we were able to communicate regularly, and the feedback that I provided each work out was 'heard' and adjustments were made when necessary. The monthly consults were a great opportunity to virtually connect and spend some focused time reviewing progress, adjusting goals and answering questions. What was the best part about having your own Coach? Accountability. I went in VERY doubtful that I would finish all 12-weeks (after all, I had been a faithful subscriber to every online fitness platform, EVER...and never stuck through a full program). Having the feedback loop and communication whenever needed was very motivating. What was the hardest part during your 12 weeks? Getting the work in on the holidays! I started the week before Thanksgiving, but didn't miss a single workout through the holiday season! Would you recommend REGENERATE Strength's 12 Week Foundations Program? I would highly recommend the foundations program - all ages and all abilities! The personalization of the program and the motivation and accountability of having a Coach is so worth it! https://regeneratestrength.com/mike-fiona-testimonial daily 0.75 2022-11-29 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1614826320855-ZYK8TK0QD4UZ3T749HUV/IMG_1819.png Mike & Fiona Testimonial - Mike & Fiona How would you describe your Full Service In-Person Training experience with REGENERATE Strength? We have been with Dave for multiple years. He is remarkably attentive to physical goals, and any injuries that need to be compensated for. Our workouts are always different, and the muscle confusion is a challenge, but at the same time rewarding and makes us stronger and more fit. What is the best part about Full Service IPT? The best part of the service is focus on client satisfaction. Dave is there to help you achieve what you are looking for. He is interested in the physiology of exercise, stretching and overall fitness. Why would you recommend Regenerate Strength? We would absolutely strongly recommend Full Service IPT. We love working with REGENERATE Strength and will continue to do so moving forward! https://regeneratestrength.com/foundations-program daily 0.75 2024-07-02 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5fa487ba3f8b6774cfd806d2/1607383134680-EP3U86QVD0MSFPT35PID/OPEX_SB00027-304-Edit.jpg Foundations Program - Want To Regenerate Your Health Sustainably? We understand that underlying lifestyle habits HAVE to be addressed if any long term sustainable progress is going to be made. We invite you to revolutionize your concept of health. Let’s start with two basic propositions: that you are designed to be healthy & well and that the future of your health can be drastically changed by the decisions you make today. By working with our dedicated team whose aim is to uncover the root causes of your symptoms and address them at the source, you can experience remarkable, life-changing results that reverse and often eliminate health problems that have plagued you for years. Unlike the modern approach to health, which aims to minimize or eliminate symptoms through continual medications and life-long treatments, we use proven, natural methods that build your body back to optimal health. We practice comprehensive, revolutionary strategies that deliver true benefits and provide hope for a healthier future. You have the opportunity to experience freedom in your health and feel empowered to create a better future for your life, health, and family.