JD Strength Coach
JD Strength Coach · Online Coaching · Nutrition consulting

Train Smarter.
Live Better.

Free fitness tools and online coaching built around strength, fat loss, hypertrophy and hybrid training, with practical evidence-based nutrition.

You don't need more time, you need a better plan.

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Evidence-based fitness
calculators

No login. No email gate. Just numbers you can trust, with the methodology shown so you understand what they mean.

TDEE + BMR Calculator

Daily calorie needs
About you
Biological sex (for equation)
yrs
cm
kg
Daily activity
steps

Rough average is fine. A week's worth from your phone is ideal.

Structured training

Supporting calculators

Quick tools for the everyday numbers that matter.

Protein Intake

Daily grams of protein for your goal

kg

Water Intake

Daily fluid target based on weight and training

kg
min

Leave blank if you don't train

One Rep Max (1RM)

Estimate your max from a sub-max set

kg
×

Max 12 for accuracy

The approach

Most people don't lack motivation.
They lack a better plan.

The problem
  • Lost in conflicting advice

    Instagram says one thing, YouTube another. You waste weeks testing fads instead of executing.

  • Workouts that don't fit your life

    Generic programs assume unlimited time. Miss one session and the whole plan falls apart.

  • Starting over, again

    Motivation spikes every January. By March you're back to zero. The cycle repeats because the plan never matched reality.

With JD Strength Coach
  • One clear plan, built around you

    Training, nutrition and recovery, all calibrated to your schedule, equipment and goal. No guesswork.

  • Accountability that actually works

    Weekly check-ins, WhatsApp access, video feedback. You show up because someone else is paying attention too.

  • Decisions made simple

    No more 'should I eat this?' or 'is this exercise right?'. We remove the daily friction so you can just do the work.

How it works

Three steps to a plan
that actually fits.

STEP 01

Book a consultation

45-minute online call. We map your goal, schedule, training history and any constraints. You leave with concrete next steps, even if you don't sign up.

STEP 02

Complete the assessment

Detailed questionnaire covering training, nutrition, sleep, stress and recovery. We measure where you actually are, not where you think you are.

STEP 03

Start your program

Your plan lands in your coaching app. Weekly check-ins, WhatsApp support, and adjustments every 2–8 weeks to match your progress.

Is this for you?

We only take on clients
we can actually help.

Coaching works when the fit is right. Here's how to tell.

This is for you if…

  • Wants structure, clarity and a plan they can actually follow
  • Training for fat loss, muscle gain, strength or hybrid / HYROX
  • Busy professional who still wants real training progress
  • Beginner to intermediate lifter ready for a step up
  • Wants practical, evidence-based nutrition, no fads
  • Comfortable training online with weekly check-ins

This probably isn't for you if…

  • Looking for a free program or one-off workout template
  • Not willing to track basic metrics (weight, workouts, sleep)
  • Expects overnight results or magical shortcuts
  • Looking for in-person sessions (reach out on WhatsApp to discuss options)
  • Looking for extreme cuts or short-term crash transformations
Online coaching

Pick the plan
that fits your life.

Three tiers, one approach. Same coach, same evidence-based method, different levels of support.

Most Popular

JD Performance

For those who want a complete plan covering training, nutrition and lifestyle. Two calls per month, full support and everything you need to make real progress.

209/month
  • Coaching calls2×/month (40 min each)
  • WhatsApp supportwithin 16h
  • Personalized training program
  • Plan updatesevery 2–6 weeks
  • Hevy coaching app
  • Video analysis2 videos/week
  • Habit tracking
  • Nutrition plan
  • Nutrition coaching
  • Lifestyle coaching
  • JD Resource Library
  • Monthly rolling, cancel anytime

Includes the JD Resource Library — a private collection of practical toolkits, guidelines and documents covering nutrition basics, supplements that are scientifically proven (no noise), a sleep toolkit, training principles and lifestyle tips. Yours to keep as long as you're a client.

JD Foundation

For independent people who want a structured training plan and a coach to keep them on track. Training focused, light support.

149/month
  • Coaching calls1×/month (45 min)
  • WhatsApp supportwithin 24h
  • Personalized training program
  • Plan updatesevery 4–8 weeks
  • Hevy coaching app
  • Video analysis1 video/week
  • Habit tracking
  • Nutrition plan
  • Nutrition coaching
  • Lifestyle coaching
  • JD Resource Library
  • Monthly rolling, cancel anytime

Nutrition coaching can be added for €30/month, including a nutritional plan adjusted to your needs.

JD Elite

For those who want maximum contact, weekly calls and the most advanced support available. The closest thing to having a coach with you every day.

289/month
  • Coaching calls1×/week (30 min)
  • WhatsApp supportwithin 12h (priority)
  • Personalized training program
  • Plan updatesevery 1–4 weeks
  • Hevy coaching app
  • Video analysisUnlimited
  • Habit trackingAdvanced
  • Nutrition plan
  • Nutrition coachingAdvanced
  • Lifestyle coachingAdvanced
  • JD Resource Library
  • Monthly rolling, cancel anytime

Includes the JD Resource Library — a private collection of practical toolkits, guidelines and documents covering nutrition basics, supplements that are scientifically proven (no noise), a sleep toolkit, training principles and lifestyle tips. Yours to keep as long as you're a client.

What's included in the nutrition plan?

A plan adjusted specifically for you. You can still enjoy your favorite foods, you can still have enjoyment. It won't be about a strict diet, but rather about understanding the current flaws and mistakes in your current diet and making a few adjustments to keep it sustainable, enjoyable and controlled with the right nutrients for your body.

It's not just about macro calculations. I'll dive deeper into how we can not just hit the macros but also maximize minerals and vitamins, so we can properly fuel your body and make it stronger, healthier and more resilient.

What's included in the JD Resource Library?

A growing library of practical guides curated from the things I get asked about most: how to structure a training week, how to read a nutrition label without the marketing noise, how to deload, how to travel without losing the plot, how to recover when sleep gets messy, and more.

Performance and Elite tiers also unlock advanced material on hypertrophy progression, intra-workout fuelling, lifestyle protocols for longevity, and templates you can adapt to your own training. Updated regularly so the answers stay current with the science.

Not sure which plan is right for you? Start with a consultation call and we'll figure it out together.

What's in my stack

The two products
I actually use.

Not a sponsored list. These are the brands I rely on for daily nutrition and recovery — happy to share a discount code if you want to try them.

Huel logo

Huel

Complete-nutrition meals when life gets busy. I use them as a fallback for travel days and rushed mornings — protein, fibre, vitamins all sorted in one bottle.

Code at checkout
REF-JOÃO PEDROD7520

Click through with the link, then paste this code at checkout for the discount.

Visit site Huel
Eqology logo

Eqology

Omega-3 and vitamin D supplements I take year-round. Quality testing is publicly traceable per batch — important for anything you take daily.

Visit site Eqology

Affiliate disclosure: links below earn me a small commission at no extra cost to you. I only recommend products I genuinely use.

Single call

Not sure yet?
Start with a call.

One focused session to get clarity, structure, and a plan you can start using the next day.

Consultation Call

55/ 45 minutes · online
  • 1:1 video call on Google Meet
  • Pre-call intake form so we don't waste minutes on basics
  • Written action summary sent after the call
  • Counts toward your first month if you start any coaching plan
First time? JD-10 at checkout for €10 off your first call. Valid for first call only.

Get unstuck

Hit a plateau? One call often spots the one or two things holding you back.

Build a roadmap

A clear 8–12 week plan tailored to your schedule, goal and starting point.

Second-opinion review

Bring your current program, training log or nutrition plan. Get honest, experienced feedback.

João Diogo portrait, JD Strength Coach

Coach portrait

João Diogo training in the gym

Strength training

João Diogo during a HYROX-style session

Hybrid conditioning

João Diogo competing in Taekwondo, Amarante

Taekwondo competition, Amarante

Meet your coach

Hi, I'm João Diogo.

I'm a personal trainer from Portugal, based in the Netherlands. I started Taekwondo when I was seven and competed as an athlete for more than twelve years. What I miss most about that life is helping others see in exercise what I saw, discovering the benefits that consistent training can bring into their everyday lives. Coaching was the natural next step: doing for others what training has always done for me.

More recently I transitioned my training to hybrid, combining running, strength and conditioning, and functional work. Since then I've already participated in 3 HYROX races in 2026. I specialize in strength, hypertrophy, fat loss and hybrid training, paired with practical, evidence-based nutrition. My background mixes academic study (BSc in Physical Education & Sports, postgraduate in Advanced Personal Training, certifications in hypertrophy, strength and weight loss nutrition) with real, day-to-day experience of what actually works for busy people.

Beyond pure performance, I also train for longevity and sustainability. The plan is never just sets and reps; it includes lifestyle changes that go beyond the gym so the results last well past the next 30 days.

Training, nutrition and lifestyle, together. Results you can sustain, not just numbers for a 30-day challenge.

BSc Physical Education

Postgraduate in Advanced Personal Training.

Strength & Hypertrophy

Powerlifting foundations, HYROX, hybrid performance.

Nutrition certified

Hypertrophy & strength, sports nutrition, fat loss physiology.

Lifelong athlete

Taekwondo from age 7 (12+ years competing). Now training hybrid: 3 HYROX races in 2026.

Honest answers

Questions, answered.

Not at all. Programs adapt to whatever you have, whether that is a full gym, a home setup with just dumbbells and a pull-up bar, bodyweight only, or a hybrid of the above. We design around your equipment, not the other way around.

Still have questions? Book a call and we'll answer them directly.

Book a Consultation

You don't need
more time.
You need a better plan.

Stop guessing. Stop restarting. Stop hoping the next program will stick. Get a coach who builds the plan around you and keeps you on it.

JD Strength Coach · Online Coaching · Nutrition consulting