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Jonathan Arthur (fitness coach)

@coacharthur52

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•Weight loss •Lifestyle •Transformation
🏋️ @thesanctuarygym (trainer)
💪18 years training/coaching
📚B.S. Kinesiology/Nutr.
🏅NCAA All-American (T&F)

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Is it the fear of starting or the fear of not knowing what to do?

A lot of people I encounter have not taken the step forward to better themselves physically and mentally because they simply do not know where to start in the gym or with nutrition.

➡️COMMUNICATION: is huge with online training. Understanding this I keep my private phone line open to all my clients. We do not do email. If you need me or have an issue it will be addressed ASAP!

➡️ALL ACCESS APP: Every client is put into our easy to access app, where you will have full structure day by day! Full structured workouts with videos included. No more guessing. No more fluff diets. No more bullshit! Work out from home or gym we got you covered!

➡️TRAVEL SCHEDULE: No problem! Every client I work with that has a busy traveling schedule, I have them send me what gym they are at or what they have to use that week. Workouts are programmed and nothing is missed.

➡️BLOOD WORK: Guessing is not an option. We help our clients individually by going through blood markers with them and fixing any issues internally stalling out progress.

➡️DIGESTION: is where it starts! One of our biggest components is ensuring that digestion is in a good functioning spot and our body is absorbing all the nutrients possible. Most clients we start with have bloating issues or constipation issues. Those need to be addressed asap!

➡️WEEKEND ACCOUNTABILITY CHECK INS: you pay us to do a job and we’re going to do it. Not to be your best friend but to get you the results you paid for!

‼️DM “READY” if you are seriously committed to yourself and ready to make a change!

CREDENTIALS:
✅Bachelors Degree Kinesiology (SFA)
Minor Nutrition (SFA)
✅17 years experience personal training/transformation
✅12 years Bodybuilding coaching
✅100’s of transformations

⚔️TEAM EXCALIBUR⚔️
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#teamexcalibur #transformation #weightlosstransformation #coach #onlinecoachning by @coacharthur52

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2 years ago

⚔️Welcome to Team Excalibur⚔️
Where legends are reborn and everyday warriors rise.

My name is Jonathan Thomas Arthur, and for over 15 years, I’ve been helping people transform not just their bodies—but their lives.

Why Team Excalibur?
It’s more than just a cool name or my obsession with the Middle Ages (yes, I’m a proud nerd). Excalibur represents power, equality, and purpose. The Knights of the Round Table didn’t have a king at the head—they sat as equals. That’s how I coach. No egos. No favorites. Just a circle of people committed to becoming better, together.

I am a child of God and was born and raised in Lake Jackson, Texas, where being an athlete wasn’t a choice—it was in my blood. My father was a Texas head football coach, and from the time I could walk, I was playing every sport under the sun.

My path led me to Brazoswood High School and then to Stephen F. Austin State University, where I competed in Track & Field as a scholarship shot putter. I became an All-American, broke records, and even qualified for the U.S. Championships. But when injuries hit, I had to hang up the shoes.

That’s when life got real.
No more practices. No more coaches. No more game plan.

I hit the same wall many former athletes do—lost, without direction, and unsure how to channel that competitive fire. That moment changed everything.

I chose to become the coach I needed—for myself, and for people just like me.
People who miss that structure.
Who still have the fire, but need a system.
Who are ready to fight for their confidence, their health, their edge.

💥 Team Excalibur is YOUR comeback story.
This isn’t just about lifting weights or losing fat. This is about reclaiming your discipline, your identity, your purpose.

⚔️ So if you’re tired of being stuck…
⚔️ If you miss the structure, the grind, the game plan…
⚔️ If you’re ready to become a modern-day warrior…

Welcome to Team Excalibur.
Let’s go win!
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#teamexcalibur #change #structure #discipline #transformation #mindset #coach #guide #educate by @coacharthur52

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a year ago

Here are a few tips to clean up your lat pulldown.

It’s very easy to turn this movement into a row by leaning too far back and pulling with your arms.

Keep your chest tall, shoulders down, and drive your elbows toward your hips not behind your body.

Execute the movement with intention. Control the stretch, follow your cues, and make your lats do the work! ⚔️

✅ Dm “Coach” for programming or fill out intake form in bio and I’ll reach out to you! by @coacharthur52

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2 months ago

At some point, “I’ll start Monday” becomes the reason nothing changes.

What motivates you? What keeps you going when the week has been long, you’re tired, and putting it off sounds a whole lot easier?

For me, it comes down to one rule:

⚔️ THE WORK GETS DONE. THEN WE GO PLAY.

Today I trained at a gym in Galveston because I wanted to spend time on the water. I got the work done then relaxed on the beach for a few hours.

Because the weekend doesn’t erase the promises I made to myself.

I want to enjoy my life. I also want to feel proud of how I’m living it. That means making time for the things I say matter even when nobody is checking on me.

Get your training in. Prepare the meals. Take the walk. Spend an hour building that business you keep talking about.

There’s room for fun, family, and rest. There’s also room to follow through.

And if you’re struggling to make progress right now, hear me: being frustrated with where you are doesn’t mean you’re incapable of getting where you want to go.

Pick one promise you can keep today. Keep it. Build from there.

Confidence grows when your actions give you a reason to trust yourself.

You’ve spent enough weekends saying, “Next week will be different.”

Give yourself something different to look back on and take the step forward. by @coacharthur52

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10 hours ago

I hope you all had a great weekend and are getting ready for that Monday grind!

I have OPEN PERSONAL TRAINING SLOTS at The Sanctuary Gym in Friendswood!

Whether you’re starting fresh or finding your consistency again, I’ll meet you where you are and help you move forward.

✅ Personal training built around your goals
✅ Nutrition help you can apply to everyday life
✅ Recovery tips to support your training

My goal is to help you understand what you’re doing, why you’re doing it, and how to keep progressing.

📍133 W Parkwood Ave
Friendswood, TX 77546

📲 DM me “TRAIN” to discuss your goals and claim your spot!

#SanctuaryGym #FriendswoodTX #PersonalTraining #FriendswoodFitness taken in The Sanctuary Gym Friendswood by @coacharthur52

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13 hours ago

All day we coach.
We cue, spot, motivate, and grind through other people’s goals.
But when the clients leave, we train.
Iron sharpens iron, and the people at @thesanctuarygym sharpen each other every single day.
The camaraderie here is next to none.
We don’t just help others. We help our own.

Thank you @coacharthur52 for a massive delt pump.

#FriendswoodPersonalTrainer #PersonalTrainer #IronSharpensIron #ifbbpro taken in The Sanctuary Gym Friendswood by @coacharthur52

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2 days ago

Just a little razzle dazzle Friday with the homies! taken in The Sanctuary Gym Friendswood by @coacharthur52

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3 days ago

“I don’t have a partner to help me stretch.”

Grab a band. There goes that excuse. 💪

A resistance band lets you assist your own stretches and control how much tension you apply. These movements work through the hamstrings, inner thighs, and hips all without needing someone else to pull on your legs.

Why make stretching a habit?

✅ Improve flexibility: Gradually become more comfortable moving into a stretch.
✅ Increase joint range of motion: Give your joints more room to move.
✅ Move more freely: That flexibility can make everyday activities and exercise feel easier. Consistency is what builds those benefits.

Warm up first or stretch after your workout. Use gentle assistance, breathe normally, and hold comfortable stretches for about 30 seconds. Aim for mild tension, keep the movement controlled, and ease off if it hurts.

You make time to train hard. Give yourself a few minutes to work on moving well, too.

No partner? You’ve still got options. Save these stretches and grab a band at your next session. 🔥

#SanctuaryGym #BandStretching #Flexibility #Mobility #MoveBetter taken in The Sanctuary Gym Friendswood by @coacharthur52

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3 days ago

I took this picture around 6 pm last night after he trained clients since 4 or 5 am. A quiet moment between all the responsibilities that come with running a gym and carrying a full training schedule.

In all my years of coaching, I’ve never seen someone give so much to both.

Everyone sees the smile. The positivity. The way he makes people feel welcome. The encouragement he always seems to have ready when somebody needs it.

What’s easier to miss is the effort behind that. He gets tired, too. He has his own responsibilities and days when his energy runs low. Even the person everyone counts on needs a moment to catch his breath.

As another coach, watching him makes me want to be better. More present with my clients. More thoughtful with my words. More aware that the way I treat someone can change their entire experience in the gym.

A place like Sanctuary becomes a community through those everyday interactions remembering someone’s name, listening when they’re struggling, celebrating a little progress they almost overlooked.

Brother, I see the work you put into this place and the heart you give the people in it. I respect it more than you know.

I hope you feel that same support coming back to you. You deserve to be lifted up, too.

#SanctuaryGym #WhereFaithMeetsFitness #GymCommunity taken in The Sanctuary Gym Friendswood by @coacharthur52

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3 days ago

SHOULDERS! 🔥

Let’s fix those lateral raises before your trap pump gets the size of Texas! 😂🤠

Control the weight. Feel the muscle. Make every rep intentional.

✅ Choose a weight you can control.
✅ Raise your arms out to the sides with a slight bend in your elbows.
✅ Keep your neck relaxed don’t turn every rep into a shrug.
✅ Lower slowly instead of letting the weights drop.

Your traps will assist that’s normal. But if all you feel is your neck and traps, adjust your weight and technique.

A pump is feedback, not proof. Chase quality reps, not just a burning sensation. 💪

#SanctuaryGym #ShoulderWorkout #LateralRaises #TrainingTips taken in The Sanctuary Gym Friendswood by @coacharthur52

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4 days ago

“I’LL START NEXT WEEK.”
“I have something next month, so I can’t start yet.”

I’m saying this with love: you deserve more than another postponed promise to yourself.

I understand being tired. Work, family, stress, and responsibilities can leave you feeling like there’s nothing left for you.

Sometimes, though, “next week” becomes a way to avoid the discomfort of beginning. There will always be another birthday, vacation, or busy month. Your plan needs room for those things.

And there is real science behind why starting small can help you feel better.

Regular exercise helps your heart and lungs work more efficiently, improves how your body handles blood sugar, and can improve sleep. Research in previously inactive adults has also found that consistent exercise even at low intensity can improve feelings of energy. You don’t have to destroy yourself in the gym to benefit.

Pair manageable movement with regular, balanced meals and enough recovery. Give your body the fuel, practice, and rest it needs to adapt.

Start with a short walk.
Schedule a workout you can realistically repeat.
Build one balanced meal.
Keep one small promise to yourself today.

Let those promises grow.

And if you’re constantly exhausted despite adequate rest and nutrition, talk with your healthcare provider. Taking care of yourself includes understanding why you feel that way.

As your coach, I want you to have energy for your family, confidence in your abilities, and strength for everyday life.

You deserve support through the uncomfortable beginning. You deserve someone in your corner while you learn.

Let today be the day you give yourself that chance.

✅DM for 1:1 coaching/personal training taken in The Sanctuary Gym Friendswood by @coacharthur52

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4 days ago

Sometimes the hardest part is showing up!

Do it for you! taken in The Sanctuary Gym Friendswood by @coacharthur52

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