Ben Esgro

Coach & Registered Dietician

MS Sports Nutrition, RD, CSCS, CPht, MS Pharmacy

About

I build training around the athlete, not the other way around. My approach combines evidence-informed programming, technique analysis, and my background in pharmaceutical sciences to tailor your ideal dose response based upon how you actually respond to training. Your goals, training history, recovery, and life outside the gym shape the plan, while consistent communication and performance feedback guide its progression. I believe in training hard with purpose, not adding work simply to make a program look demanding. Whether you are just looking to get stronger, improve your body composition, preparing for your first meet, or pursuing an international podium, my commitment remains the same: individualized attention, honest feedback, and a collaborative approach that helps you build strength and confidence without sacrificing your health or enjoyment of training.

More than 15 years of coaching experience, with over 1,000 clients supported in pursuing competitive, strength, and body-composition goals.

 

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

  • Registered Dietitian
  • Master of Science in Sports Nutrition and Exercise Science
  • Master of Science in Pharmaceutical Sciences, University of Florida; Phi Kappa Phi honor society
  • Bachelor of Science in Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Published strength-training researcher: co-author of “Novel Resistance Training-Specific Rating of Perceived Exertion Scale Measuring Repetitions in Reserve,” Journal of Strength and Conditioning Research (2016)
  • Sports nutrition author and supplement formulator: co-author of the creatine chapter in Sports Nutrition & Performance Enhancing Supplements; founder of De Novo Nutrition

ATHLETE ACHIEVEMENTS

  • Coach of Sheffield 2nd Place Finisher & 4x Sheffield Lifters
  • 5x IPF World Championships & 1x IPF World Championship Best Lifter
  • 9x National Champions
  • 9x Arnold Classic Winners
  • 3x Professional Natural Bodybuilders (nutrition coaching)
  • Competitive powerlifter since 2009, with appearances at USA Powerlifting Raw Nationals, USA Powerlifting Collegiate Nationals, and the North American Powerlifting Federation Raw Challenge (Personal)
  • United States Bodybuilding Federation Pro Qualified Natural Bodybuilder, 2012 (Personal)

LET'S WORK TOGETHER

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