James Villepigue, CSCS, arms crossed in a white t-shirt

Author · Coach · Trainer

James
Villepigue,CSCS

Three decades of building stronger bodies — and the discipline to build stronger lives.

30+
Books published
2M+
Copies sold worldwide
~30
Years transforming physiques
As seen on
Live with Regis & Kelly✦The Maury Show✦CBS✦NBC✦ABC✦FOX✦Self✦Fitness✦Oxygen✦Cosmopolitan✦Marie Claire✦Live with Regis & Kelly✦The Maury Show✦CBS✦NBC✦ABC✦FOX✦Self✦Fitness✦Oxygen✦Cosmopolitan✦Marie Claire✦

Before anything else

This is aboutJesus, not James.

Everything you'll read here — the books, the stages, the partnerships, the lives changed — is shared so you understand the work I've done and the work I'm doing. But the credit isn't mine. All glory goes to my King, Jesus Christ.

01The man behind the books

One of the foremost pioneers of body sculpting.

James is the international best-selling author of more than 30 books, including the Body Sculpting Bible franchise — more than two million copies sold worldwide.

He's been the featured fitness trainer for Live with Regis & Kelly, appeared on The Maury Show and countless TV and radio programs, and written for dozens of national magazines including Self, Fitness, Oxygen, Cosmopolitan and Marie Claire.

A graduate of the Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching, he now pairs nearly three decades of physique transformation with a proven system for goal achievement.

★Now building

In business with a legend.

James is a business partner of legendary bodybuilder Kevin Levrone — one of the most celebrated physiques in the history of the sport — across two signature brands.

Partner brand

Kevin
Levrone

Signature Series

Recently launched

UnKrowned
King

Signature Series

02The library

30+ titles.
Two million readers.

From the definitive Body Sculpting Bible to Goal Mining — the playbook behind his coaching system.

  • Cover of The Body Sculpting Bible for Men

    01 — Physical Fitness

    The Body Sculpting Bible for Men

  • Cover of Goal Mining

    02 — Success

    Goal Mining

  • Cover of The Alpha Male Challenge

    03 — Physical Fitness

    The Alpha Male Challenge

  • Cover of Combat Fat!

    04 — Physical Fitness

    Combat Fat!

  • Cover of Maximum Fitness: Navy SEAL Cross-Training

    05 — Physical Fitness

    Maximum Fitness: Navy SEAL Cross-Training

  • Cover of Obstacle Race Training Bible

    06 — Physical Fitness

    Obstacle Race Training Bible

  • Cover of Prepper Fitness

    07 — Physical Fitness

    Prepper Fitness

03Work with James

Two ways forward.

I. Fitness Training

Built around your life — not a template.

James specializes in individual training programs for men 40 and above — though he works with people from every walk of life, from seasoned couch potatoes to professional athletes.

No one-size-fits-all plans. A complete program fine-tuned to your lifestyle, so you reach your goals and keep them.

Virtual training

$200/hour

  • Comprehensive assessment
  • Personalized fitness program
  • Regular check-ins
Get started
An open notebook with handwritten goals beside a fountain pen

The method

5 Steps to Sculpting Success

II. Business Coaching

Mine your goals. Then move them.

A proprietary blend of independent learning, 1-on-1 review sessions and highly customized coaching for your unique goals and challenges — the program that inspired his book Goal Mining. All sessions are virtual.

Pro

$500

lifetime

  • Lifetime access
  • Self-paced lessons
  • 5-Step video series
  • Goal Mining worksheets

Champ

Popular

$800

per month

  • 4–12 month program
  • Interactive lessons
  • Weekly check-ins
  • Customized success plan

Elite

$3,000

per month

  • Ongoing support
  • Everything in Champ
  • Featured business placement
  • Brand-building services

Additional 1-on-1 coaching available at $200/hour.

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Outrageous, dream-come-true achievement happens only one way: by creating valuable goals and taking massive action to make them happen.

James Villepigue — Goal Mining

04In the arena

Good company keeps you sharp.

Legends, champions and industry leaders James has had the pleasure of working alongside.

James Villepigue with Arnold Schwarzenegger at the Survival Race
With Arnold Schwarzenegger
James Villepigue with UFC president Dana White
With Dana White
James Villepigue at a fitness industry event
On the expo floor
James Villepigue at a fight night event
Fight night
James Villepigue with fellow fitness professionals
Among the pros
05In their words
“James is a true leader in the fitness industry. His books have helped hundreds of thousands of people achieve their fitness goals and he's been a role model for fellow professionals. He gets my strongest recommendation.”

Pat Rigsby

Founder & CEO, PatRigsby.com

“James is the epitome of a motivational leader with incredible insight, instincts and agility — both mentally and physically. Anyone who has shared time with him has gained from the experience.”

Anthony Lepanto

Regional Sales Director, HP Enterprise Software

“What does not appear on paper is his honesty and integrity. He refuses to represent unsafe products, he communicates a strong value system — and he is personally responsible for saving my life.”

Peter McNew

President

Your move

Results or excuses.

Not both.

Imagine how you'll look, feel and perform eight weeks from now. Spots are limited — reach out and let's talk.

james@jamesvillepigue.com