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Bearded Bird Fitness & Nutrition is the chameleon of fitness coaching. Whether it’s at home, in the gym, or on a road trip, we help create strong, healthy lifestyles and end the need for fad workouts and diets. When people find themselves searching for a solution, they tend to look in all the wrong places. Bearded Bird Fitness and Nutrition uses the “key” of sustainability to open the door to successful fitness journeys.

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About me…

My name is Zak Kanary. I’m a certified personal trainer (CPT), nutrition coach (Pn1), and Functional Nutrition and Metabolism Specialist (FNMS) with a master’s degree in public health (MPH). Before Bearded Bird, I spent the majority of my professional career serving children and adults with special needs. During that time, these amazing people taught me how to make the most out of each and every day and live life to the fullest.

This is why I choose to continue serving/helping people in a different capacity by creating Bearded Bird Fitness & Nutrition.

Since then, I’ve coached people at the gym, in their home, in my garage, and online. During that time, I’ve witnessed dozens of people change their lives for the better by facing their challenges, knocking down the barriers, and ultimately reaching their goals. This helped me understand how tapping into the true potential of each person can not only help improve their lives, but also the lives of those around them. This is the ultimate goal.

So, let’s change some lives together.

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COACHING OPTIONS

1-on-1 Coaching

All-in-One option: Custom Personal Training program, Nutrition coaching plans/protocols, Lifestyle coaching (includes comprehensive weekly check-ins, coaching calls, recipes, and exclusive educational materials)
Training-only option: Custom training programs designed for the gym or home gym, bi-weekly check-ins
Nutrition-only option: Nutrition plans and protocols tailored specifically to your individual goals and needs, bi-weekly check-ins

Monthly Membership (Coming Soon)

Progressive exercise/strength training programs designed for the gym or home
Nutrition guidance to help get you started
Community support

30-minute Strategy Call (NEW)

A one-time 30 min phone call where we discuss your past and current fitness/health journey and develop a plan to help get you on the right path

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FAQs

What does “1-on-1” or “individualized” mean?

Each client is treated as an individual, including their specific goals and needs. So, rather than simply plugging them into a generalized program, we work together to create a custom program to fit their lifestyle.

How do clients access their programs?

All of the programming (personal training, nutrition protocols, food tracking, body measurements, progress pics, etc) is located on the Bearded Bird app - convenient and easy to use.

How often do you communicate with clients?

All of my 1-on-1 clients have access to me 24/7 (outside of sleeping and family time/activities via text, app messaging, and email. We also schedule weekly (or bi-weekly) phone calls to review the previous week(s) and set goals for the upcoming week(s). Communication is key in this process, so it is a main priority.

"I started with a clear understanding that this was a journey and not a race. I stepped on the scale daily but didn't let it bring me down, or up too much. At first the meeting the daily commitment to a clear routine, exercise & nutrition plan was a huge success. It didn't take long for me to feel excited to just to check off the daily exercises and nutrition goals. I consistently lost weight, not huge chunks, but a clear downward trend.”

Mike

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"Working with Zak you can expect a very genuine and knowledgeable person! He truly cares about his clients and wants to see them reach their goals. He has a way of pushing you without making things seem way over the top. He's very easy to talk to and answers any questions I have, no matter how silly they might seem. If you choose to work with Zak, you will be working with someone who will motivate you and help you see yourself in a new light!"

Chelsea

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“I have to say, over anything else Zak has brought me to, it is this realization. You must choose yourself daily when it comes to health; you must put the oxygen on yourself first before helping the ones next to you. Now that is not to be selfish rather it is so you can more wholly be present to those around you.”

Mary

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