Cary, North Carolina · Founding clients
Concierge Strength
training in Cary.
Personal training at home.
Minimal equipment. Personal attention.
I bring one-to-one coaching and the portable VOLTRA I to your home. Build strength and work toward the physique you want, without a gym commute.
Opening with 5 founding clientsStarting January 2027
$800/ month
8 sessions per month · Usually twice a week
Reserve your January 2027 spot
Reserve my spot — $100Your $100 deposit counts toward your first month. Refundable until December 15, 2026.
A completed deposit payment reserves a spot. Sending your email does not.
We start with a free in-home assessment of your goals, space, and workout options.
VOLTRA I by Beyond Power ↗
Electronically controlled cable resistance, in a compact setup I bring to your home. Explore a few possibilities below.
Ben on board · Standing client
Two people. One low anchor.
Here I’m on the board, and you’re standing in front. This concept would give you room to move off the platform while I provide the counterweight. The unit still sits near the floor.
Standing on the board does not raise the anchor. The hand moves upward and forward in this example to follow the cable’s line.
Concept to validate before offering: this two-person arrangement needs manufacturer confirmation and checks for sliding, tipping, and balance. Trainer weight alone does not establish a safe load.
Concept illustrations, not setup instructions. Your free home assessment determines which equipment, anchors, and movements are suitable.
Your coach · In-home training in Cary
Hi, I’m Ben.
Good personal training should make your life simpler. I’ll arrive prepared, guide your sessions, and pay attention to how you’re progressing. We’ll work toward your goals with a plan that fits your life.
My background in statistics and research on fitness–fatigue models shapes how I work: plan carefully, keep useful records, and explain the reasons for adjusting your training. That care is part of the service.
Explore the founding offerCare that carries between sessions
Your dose.
Your response.
The workout is the dose. What matters is how you respond to it.
Part of my job is to keep useful records and analyze how you’re responding. My training as a statistician helps me put those records to work, then explain what they mean for your next sessions.
- Record the dose. Track the resistance, repetitions, and work you do.
- Study your response. Look at changes in your performance and how sessions feel, across time.
- Make the next session informed. We’ll review what we’re seeing and decide what to adjust together.
- Fitness
- Fatigue
- Performance
- Results
Study the response. Adjust the dose.
Your training records help us see how you’re responding—and decide what to do next.
The gray bars are the dose. In this model, fitness pushes performance up and fatigue pulls it down. The blue line shows the balance.
Simulated example, not client results. Lines show the fitness–fatigue model; dots show simulated performance. Performance is relative to the model’s baseline. Bars show weekly training.
My research & writing
I’ve coauthored research on mathematical fitness–fatigue models, including how to fit them and how to interpret their estimates. These two papers are available as 2021 SportRxiv preprints.
- Fitness–fatigue models: a practical guide with resources, Part IIPaul Swinton, Ben Stephens Hemingway, Christian Rasche, Mark Pfeiffer & Ben Ogorek · Preprint
- The suitability of a quasi-Newton algorithm for estimating fitness–fatigue modelsBen Stephens Hemingway, Paul Swinton & Ben Ogorek · Preprint
Separately, Ben Stephens Hemingway’s 2021 doctoral thesis acknowledges my help developing Kalman-filter code.
A few practical questions
Before we begin.
Where do you train?
I initially plan to serve homes within approximately 20 miles of Fenton in Cary. Your free in-home assessment is a chance to discuss your goals and find a setup that suits your space.
Do I need a home gym?
No dedicated home gym is required. We’ll assess your floor space and movement clearance during the free first session, then discuss the equipment and exercises that fit.
What if I don’t have a suitable post?
We can explore exercises using the portable floor platform, along with other movements suited to your space. Elevated cable work depends on a suitable anchor and compatible mount; it isn’t a requirement for joining the interest list.
Is this online coaching?
The planned service is in person, in your home. I bring the portable equipment and coach you through each session.
What does “founding client” mean?
I’m starting with five clients in January 2027. The $800 monthly package includes 8 individually coached sessions in your home, equipment brought to you, and ongoing review of your training records.
How does scheduling work in a longer month?
Your package includes 8 sessions per month, usually scheduled twice a week. We agree on session dates together; a longer calendar month does not automatically add more sessions to the package.
What’s the difference between contacting Ben and reserving?
The free email form asks Ben to get in touch about your goals and a home assessment. It does not reserve a spot. A completed $100 deposit payment reserves a January 2027 place and counts toward your first $800 month, leaving $700 due for that month. It is a one-time payment and does not start an automatic subscription.
How do deposit refunds work?
Your $100 deposit is refundable until December 15, 2026. To request a refund, email [email protected] using the email address you paid with. Ben handles refund requests personally.