NASHVILLE PERSONAL TRAINER FOR BUSY PROFESSIONALS
Walk Into Any Gym and Know Exactly What to Do
Learn to run your own training anywhere. A full gym, your garage, or a hotel room.
A free 30-minute call.
We’ll both decide if it’s a fit.
NASHVILLE PERSONAL TRAINER FOR BUSY PROFESSIONALS
Walk Into Any Gym and
Know Exactly What to Do
Learn to run your own training anywhere. A full gym, your garage, or a hotel room.
A free 30-minute call. We’ll both decide if it’s a fit.
SOUND FAMILIAR?
You're the Expert in Your Field, but You’re Still Guessing at the Gym
People come to you for answers. Then you walk into a gym and you’re not sure what to do first.
You look for ideas online. One video calls an exercise essential. The next says it will hurt you. You collect more exercises, but nothing that tells you how they fit together.
You find a routine and stick with it. Two years later you’re still doing the same thing and nothing’s changed. You don’t have a discipline problem — you have a knowledge problem. And no time to solve it by trial and error.
WHAT MAKES THIS DIFFERENT
Fitness Expertise You Can Rely On
Many trainers sell you a package of training sessions and count your reps. When the package ends, so does your progress.
I teach you the how and why of each movement. In 8 to 16 weeks, you learn to design your own routine. You’ll know which exercises to choose, how to adjust the weight, and how to tell when something isn’t working. Over time, you won’t need me to get results.
Many clients renew anyway. They come back for the next skill, like kettlebells, boxing or powerlifting, and for a coach who keeps their plan on track.
YOUR PERSONAL TRAINER IN NASHVILLE
Hi, I'm Kenton Boutwell
I have a Master’s Degree in exercise science, and I’m a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS). Many personal trainers hold a certification from a weekend or online course. That difference matters here, because I’m not asking you to rely on me forever. I’m asking you to let me teach you systems that lead to fitness independence.
I’m an Air Force veteran with 20+ years in the fitness industry. Today I work with professors, physicians, and business leaders.
You don’t need to be in shape to start. Most clients begin in one of three places:
You’ve Never Really Lifted
You’re Active, but in One Dimension
You run, ride, climb or spar, but strength and mobility never make the schedule. We build them into the week you already have.
You Used to Be in Shape
You played a sport or trained with a coach, then life got busy. Your base is still there, so we start from it and move faster.
Credentials You Can Trust
Personal Trainer Education & Certifications Earned
Master of Exercise Science
Middle Tennessee University
Certified Strength & Conditioning Specialist
American College of Sports Medicine
Precision Nutrition Level 1 Certified Coach
Crossfit Certified Coach
StrongFirst Certified Kettlebell Instructor
USAPL Certified Powerlifting Coach
Functional Movement Screen Certified Professional
TacFit Certified Instructor
MovNat Certified Coach
Onnit Foundations Certified Instructor
Master of Exercise Science
Middle Tennessee University
American College of Sports Medicine Personal Trainer
TRAIN IN NASHVILLE. TRAIN ANYWHERE.
Built for Any Gym — or No Gym at All
In-Person Training
Online Training
Hybrid Training
Both – in person when you’re in Nashville, online when you’re not.
Transformation Success Stories
Client Case Studies
He Was Doing the Work. Nobody Had Shown Him Why It Wasn't Working.
Like many clients, Allen was doing the work but not seeing results. At 121 pounds, his countless hours in the gym weren’t translating into the muscle gains he wanted. The solution wasn’t working harder—it was working smarter through two essential components, proper training and metabolism-specific nutrition.
First, we dialed in his form and implemented targeted strength workouts designed for his body type. Then, we cracked the nutrition code for his specific metabolism, discovering he needed significantly more calories than he consumed to support muscle growth.
The result? Once Allen understood the principles behind his program, he gained 24 pounds in under six months.
Safe Training Around an Old Injury — Then Training on Her Own
Elaine came to me as a busy professional and mother who had tried multiple fitness programs but struggled with sustainable results. Between managing a career, family responsibilities, and a history of injuries that made traditional workout programs risky, she needed more than generic weight loss advice—she needed a comprehensive approach built around her specific challenges.
We started by addressing her injury history with careful movement assessments and mobility work, ensuring every exercise was both effective and safe for her body. Then we built a balanced program combining strength training and cardiovascular conditioning, while integrating nutrition education specific to her metabolic needs and food sensitivities.
The result? Elaine gained the knowledge and confidence to keep her results on her own.
A New Skill, Learned to a Professional Standard, on a Deadline
Percy is no stranger to fitness. However, he needed help preparing for a career-defining role that involved learning a few basic boxing moves for an audition. He needed more than just the right look, he needed to move, think, and react like a true boxer to make his performance authentic.
We started from the ground up, building Percy’s boxing foundation with proper stance, footwork, and punch combinations. While he mastered the technical aspects of boxing, we integrated kettlebell training and athletic conditioning to develop the lean, powerful physique to make his performance visually compelling.
The result? Watch as Percy combines his newfound boxing technique with dynamic movement, showcasing how our training helps actors develop the skills and physique needed to bring authenticity to their roles in the ring.
HOW THE WORK IS DELIVERED
Personal Training Programs in Nashville, Built on Three Dimensions
I work in three dimensions — strength, mobility, and metabolic conditioning. Each program combines them differently.
Strength & Mobility
Strength you can actually use. Bodyweight, dumbbells and barbells paired with the mobility work that lets you move well and lift without pain.
Body Recomposition
Lower your body fat and build lean muscle through strength training and metabolic conditioning. We track body-fat percentage, not just what the scale says.
Athletic Performance
Every program includes coached training sessions, online mobility sessions, a custom plan in my app, and the reasoning behind every choice. Each comes in two tiers — the difference is how many training sessions and what’s included.
Programs start at $3,500. Most people finish in 8 to 16 weeks — the pace changes with your schedule. I don’t take on anyone without a fitness assessment first ($175 at Gym5/$200 in-home). It’s how I find out whether I can help, and what your program should be.
AN HONEST FILTER
This Isn't for Everyone
I write every program myself and teach the reasoning behind it, so I limit myself to 8 clients at a time. The work is designed to end with you not needing me. That makes it the wrong fit for some people. I’d rather say so here than during the consult.
This isn't for you if:
You’re shopping for the lowest hourly rate in Nashville.
This is for you if:
In My Clients’ Words
What Nashville Professionals Can Do Now
Lifted a Peloton into a cargo van — and knew how to do it safely
— James Crowe, CEO and Physician
Knows the difference between activating a muscle and training it
— Eric Stars, Animation Professor
Everyday strength, not just gym strength
“Functional training has helped with all aspects of my life: even things as simple as racking luggage one-handed, while holding on to my four-year-old with the other arm.”
— Katie Van Schaik, Physician
Got A Question?
Frequently Asked Questions
How is your program-based approach different from traditional personal training?
Unlike traditional personal trainers who charge by the session without a comprehensive plan, my 8-16 week programs provide a complete fitness roadmap based on exercise science principles. Each program includes personalized workouts, nutrition guidance based on metabolic research, progressive training protocols, and ongoing education—all designed as an integrated system rather than disconnected sessions.
Where do in-person sessions take place?
In Nashville, I coach in-person sessions at GYM5, a full-service gym at 952 Main Street in the Five Points area of East Nashville. I also train clients in their home gyms and building gyms. When you travel, we train online.
What results can I expect from working with you?
How does your training work if I travel frequently for business?
We train in person when you’re in Nashville and online when you travel. Because you learn to adapt a workout to any space and any time limit, a hotel gym, an unfamiliar traditional gym, or no gym at all won’t stop your progress.
I already run. How does strength training fit in?
I build strength and mobility into your running week, so you add them without losing miles. Exercise science research shows that heavy strength training improves running economy, and studies on masters athletes show it loads bone and muscle in ways running does not.
I played sports in college, but I haven't trained in years. Where do I start?
Former athletes keep a base, so I can progress you faster than most beginners and teach more advanced techniques sooner. We rebuild strength and mobility first, with a coach in your corner every session, then add the skills you’re ready for.
I've tried several fitness programs before, and nothing has stuck. Why would this be different?
Because we fix the usual causes at the start. Most programs fail from the wrong exercises, an unrealistic nutrition plan, or lack of guidance. We start with an assessment, build the plan around your schedule, and explain every choice so you can keep going independently.
How do I get started?
Book a consultation. We’ll talk about your goals, what you’ve tried, and your schedule, and we’ll both decide whether we’re a good fit. If we are, the next step is a full fitness assessment ($175 at Gym5/$200 in-home). Then I design your program.
READY TO STOP GUESSING?
Become Your Own Fitness Expert