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William Vargas

@willvargas___

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Online Health & Fitness Coach
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Helping Men Over 35 Get in the Best Shape of Their Lives 💪🏼🔥😎
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60 DAYS LEFT IN 2026. WHAT ARE YOU GOING TO DO WITH THEM?

If you’re a man over 35 who’s been telling yourself…

“I’ll get serious after the holidays.”

“I’ll start fresh in January.”

“I just need to find the right time.”

Let me ask you something…

Where do you want to be by March 2027?

Still carrying the same extra weight?
Still frustrated with how you look and feel?
Still trying to figure out what actually works?

Or looking in the mirror at the strongest, leanest, most confident version of yourself in years?

Here’s the opportunity.

I’m taking on just 5 men this November who are ready to stop making excuses and start making serious changes.

We have roughly 8 weeks left in the year, and my goal is to help you:

🔥 Work toward losing 10-15 lbs by the New Year, depending on your starting point

💪 Build muscle, strength, and a physique you’re proud of

⚡ Improve your energy, confidence, and overall health

📋 Follow a fully customized training and nutrition plan that fits your lifestyle

🎯 Enter 2027 with the discipline, structure, and momentum to keep transforming

But here’s the bigger picture…

This isn’t an 8-week quick fix.

It’s about using these final weeks of 2026 to build the foundation for something much bigger.

My commitment? To help you get into the BEST SHAPE OF YOUR LIFE by March 2027.

And I’m so confident in my coaching system that if you follow your agreed plan with at least 85% consistency and don’t achieve the results we’ve established together, I’ll continue coaching you at no additional charge until we get there.

No crash diets. No endless cardio. No living in the gym.

Just a proven system, personalized coaching, and the accountability to follow through.

Imagine walking into spring 2027 looking and feeling better than you have in decades.

That transformation doesn’t start in January.

IT STARTS NOW.

I’m opening just 5 SPOTS for November.

If you’re ready to stop putting yourself last and finally make your health a priority…

DM me the word “NOVEMBER” and I’ll send you the details.

Let’s finish 2026 strong and make 2027 the year you become the man you know you’re capable of being. 💪 by @willvargas___

45 mins is all you need for this Chest, Shoulder and Tricep Routine

1. Flat Machine Chest Press
2. Incline DB Press
3. Seated Overhead Machine Press
4. DB Lateral Raises
5. Cable Tricep Pushdown
6. Body Weight Dips

Rep Range 6-12
Set Range 2-3

Want me to build out a custom training, nutrition, cardio, supplement and lifestyle plan to get in ELITE shape starting next week?

DM me "NOVEMBER" for a 1 on 1 consult with me. by @willvargas___

Men over 40, listen up. 👊

You don’t need more energy to start working out. You need to start working out to build more energy.

I hear it all the time: “I’m too tired after work.” “I don’t have the energy I used to.” “I’ll start when life slows down.”

But here’s the problem… waiting until you feel energized to take action can keep you stuck in the same cycle for years.

🔥 Consistent strength and cardio training helps build energy, improves sleep, preserves muscle, supports healthy testosterone levels, and keeps you feeling strong as you age.

You don’t have to train 6 days a week. You don’t need 2-hour workouts. And you definitely don’t need to be in your 20s to build a body you’re proud of.

You need a plan that fits your life, the right guidance, and the discipline to show up even when you don’t feel like it.

Your 40s and 50s aren the time to slow down. They’re the time to level up.

💪 Ready to stop feeling stuck and start building a stronger, leaner version of yourself?

DM me the word “ENERGY” and let’s talk about how we can make that happen.

#MenOver40 #MensFitness #BodyRecomposition #StrengthTraining #FitOver40 by @willvargas___

8 YEARS OF NOT FEELING CONFIDENT IN HIS BODY. 15 weeks fixed that 🔥
@nathanvstheinternet

When Nathan joined my coaching program on the middle of summer, he over 215 lbs and had some very specific goals.

He didnt want to wait any longer... at 43 he realized its time to get serious about his health and the way he wanted to look.

Nathan wanted a tighter waist. No more love handles. No more belly hanging over his belt.

He wanted defined pecs, visible abs, and a physique he could feel genuinely confident in.

But what stood out to me most was WHY he wanted it.

“It’s been about 8 years since I’ve felt great in my skin and I want that back.”

Fast-forward to now...

199 LBS. JUST 15 WEEKS.

And look at the difference.

💪🏼 Noticeably more muscle and definition throughout his chest, shoulders, and arms.

🔥 A dramatically leaner midsection and tighter waist.

It’s not about the 16 lbs down, its about the athletic, muscular physique and internal health he is achieving.

This is what I mean when I talk about BODY RECOMPOSITION.

It’s not just about making the number on the scale go down.

It’s about building a physique that looks stronger, leaner, and more proportionate.

And most importantly, helping men feel confident in their own skin again.

Nathan didn’t need another generic workout plan or crash diet.

He needed a personalized strategy, consistency, and the right accountability to bring everything together.

Just 100 days ago, he had a vision of what he wanted to look like. Today, he’s living it.

And we’re just getting started. 👊🏼

Gentlemen, if you’re over 40 and tired of putting in the work without seeing the physique you want...

📩 DM me “RECOMP” and let’s talk about what’s possible for you over the next 3–6 months. by @willvargas___

If you want strong, healthy shoulders that last, focus on these 5 things:

1️⃣ Prioritize mobility. Maintain shoulder and thoracic spine mobility so you can move through a full, controlled range of motion.

2️⃣ Master your form. Control every rep. Use a weight you can handle without swinging, compensating, or sacrificing technique.

3️⃣ Stop chasing heavier weights especially if you have pain. More weight doesn’t automatically mean more muscle. Tension, control, and progressive overload are what matter.

4️⃣ Train the entire shoulder. Hit your front, side, and rear delts. Balanced development means more than endless shoulder presses.

5️⃣ Make every set count. Choose effective exercises, use quality reps, and progressively challenge yourself. More volume isn’t always better. Better training is.

Remember- The goal isn’t to spend more time in the gym. It’s to get more out of the time you spend there.

Train with intention. Protect your joints. Build strength that lasts. by @willvargas___

2 months in and already achieved the transformation he wanted... @renandsmendes

When Renan came to me two months ago, he told me something I hear from men over 35 all the time:

“I’ve been working out daily for over 10 years and haven’t seen much change.”

Think about that.

A DECADE of showing up to the gym.

Training for 90 mins...

Lifting weights. Doing cardio. Training abs.

Putting in the work, but never really seeing the physique he wanted.

His goals were simple:

Get leaner.
Build visible muscle.
Learn how to eat smarter.
And finally develop a routine he could sustain.

The problem wasn’t his work ethic.

It was that all his effort lacked the right strategy.

So we started changing that.

More intentional strength training.
Less unnecessary volume.
A structured nutrition plan.
Better understanding of calories and macros.
And most importantly, a plan built around his life.

Now look at the difference between Day 1 and Day 60.

But here’s what makes this even better...

WE’RE JUST GETTING STARTED.

Renan is only two months into his coaching journey, and he’s already surpassed his own expectations.

He’s locked in, he’s learning, and he’s seeing what happens when consistency finally meets the right strategy.

In his mid 30s, he’s well on his way to being in the best shape of his life.

And I’m willing to bet his best physique is still ahead of him.

To the men over 35 who think their best physical years are behind them:

They’re not.

You don’t necessarily need to train harder.

You don’t need to spend two hours in the gym every day.

And you definitely don’t need to accept that getting older means getting out of shape.

You need a better plan, the right accountability, and the willingness to follow through.

Renan spent 10 years putting in the effort.

Imagine what the next six months could look like with the right direction.

📩 DM me “RECOMP” if you’re ready to stop spinning your wheels and start building the best physique of your life. by @willvargas___

47 YEARS OLD. THREE YEARS LATER. STILL LOCKED IN.
@matt_west101salon

Three years ago, Matt started working with me.

The original goal was simple:

Get leaner.
Build muscle.
Look better.
Feel better.

He accomplished all of that in the first 3-6 months of us working together.

But this is what I’m most proud of:

Three years later, he still has a plan.

He still trains with intention.
He still pays attention to his nutrition.
He still pushes himself.

But he also travels.
He eats out.
He enjoys his life.
He has flexibility.

He isn’t constantly dieting or trying to “get back on track.”

This IS the track now.

We’ve spent three years going through different seasons together.

We cut.

We built muscle.

We maintained.

We pushed again when the time was right.

And now, at 47 years old, Matt is built like a 25-year-old athlete.

Lean. Muscular. Strong. Confident.

But the best part isn’t how he looks.

It’s that this isn’t some temporary transformation he’s desperately trying to hold onto.

It’s his lifestyle now.

That’s the difference between getting someone in shape and actually changing the trajectory of their life.

I don’t want my guys shredded for one photoshoot.

I want them walking into their 50s and 60s with muscle, strength, confidence, and a system they know how to sustain.

Matt is proof of what happens when you stop chasing quick transformations and start building a new baseline.

Three years deep.

Still progressing.
Still enjoying his life.
Still fucking going. 👊🏼

Proud of you, brother.

If you’re a man over 40 and think your best physical years are behind you, look at Matt.

Then ask yourself what three years of being locked in, not perfect, could do for you.

DM me “TRANSFORM” and let’s talk. by @willvargas___

Men over 40 need to hear this:

Your body isn’t betraying you because you’re getting older.

It’s adapting to what you repeatedly ask it to do.

The workouts you don’t show up for.

The food you eat when nobody’s watching.

The sleep you prioritize.

The cardio you keep putting off.

The steps you get in.

The standards you hold when life gets busy.

And yes… the choices you make on the weekends matter too.

At 40+, you simply have less room to bullshit yourself.

But here’s the good news:

You have WAY more control over how you look, feel and perform as you age than most men realize.

You don’t need to live like a body builder.

You don’t need to eat perfectly.

And you definitely don’t need to spend 6 days a week in the gym.

You need a plan you can actually sustain.

Lift weights consistently.

Eat enough protein.

Control your calories.

Do your cardio.

Walk.

Sleep.

Recover.

Enjoy your life.

Then repeat that shit for years.

I’m 44.

And one of the biggest things I’ve learned is that getting older doesn’t have to mean accepting a weaker, heavier, lower-energy version of yourself.

Your 40s can be the decade where you finally figure this shit out.

Not because you became perfect.

Because you stopped starting over.

Your body is built by your habits.

And those habits are still in your control.

If you’re a man over 40 who’s ready to stop guessing and build a body and lifestyle you can actually sustain for the next 10, 20, 30+ years…

DM me TRANSFORM. by @willvargas___

In the best shape of his life at 49.
@austinheathriley

When Austin started the Men’s Recomp Blueprint, his goals weren’t complicated.

He wanted to:

✅Lose the fat around his midsection and waist.
✅Build more muscle through his arms, shoulders, chest, and glutes.
✅Improve the stability and comfort of his knees and shoulders.

But underneath all of that was something bigger.

Austin told me aesthetics mattered—but longevity and feeling comfortable in his own body mattered more.

He started at 204 lbs.

And interestingly, he wasn’t obsessed with reaching some arbitrary number on the scale or a specific body-fat percentage.

He wanted to look better, feel better, move better, and build something he could actually sustain.

Fast-forward exactly 12 weeks…

Austin is down 18 lbs.

His waist has dramatically tightened up.

His upper body is leaner and more defined.

He’s stronger.

He’s more athletic.

And at 49 years old, he’s looking more aesthetic than he has in years.

But here’s what I’m most proud of:

We’re only halfway through our coaching together, and Austin has already gone above and beyond the goals we originally set.

And he feels GREAT.

Not depleted.

Not miserable.

Not counting down the days until he can stop dieting.

He’s gaining confidence that the way he’s living now can actually become his lifestyle.

Because that’s the goal.

I don’t want my clients getting into incredible shape for 12 weeks only to spend the next 12 months losing it.

I want them learning how to train, eat, travel, enjoy their lives, and take care of themselves in a way they can sustain for decades.

Balance. Sustainability. Longevity.

And yes…

Looking incredible while doing it.

Again, Austin is 49.

He’s down 18 lbs in 12 weeks.

He’s leaner, stronger, and more confident.

And we’re only halfway done.

Imagine what the next 12 weeks could look like.

If you’re a man in your 40s or 50s who’s ready to find out what your body is still capable of, DM me “TRANSFORM.”💪🏼 by @willvargas___

BUILDING THE PERFECT BACK AND BICEPS ROUTINE 💪

If you want a thicker, wider, more defined back and bigger arms, your training needs to be built around the right movement patterns.

Here are the exercises I prioritize:

🔹 Horizontal Row Pattern: Build back thickness and mid-back density.

🔹 Vertical Pull Pattern: Develop back width and those coveted V-taper lats.

🔹 Face Pulls or Reverse Flyes: Train the rear delts and upper back for complete shoulder development and balance.

🔹 Biceps-Dominant Curl: Directly target the biceps to build size and definition.

🔹 Neutral-Grip Hammer Curl: Target the brachialis, a muscle that contributes to overall arm thickness and helps create bigger-looking arms.

But the exercises are only part of the equation. How you perform them matters just as much.

✅ Sufficient Volume: Perform enough quality sets to stimulate growth while allowing for proper recovery.

✅ Adequate Range of Motion: Train through a controlled, productive range to maximize muscle engagement.

✅ Proper Form and Tempo: Control the weight, maintain tension, and avoid relying on momentum.

✅ Progressive Overload: Strive to improve week after week through increased reps, more weight, or better execution.

✅ Strategic Variation: Sets and reps are not one-size-fits-all. They depend on your goals, training experience, recovery, and the exercise itself. Adjust your sets and rep ranges approximately every month to introduce variation and keep your training progressing. You don’t need to change everything make purposeful adjustments based on your results.

Remember, the goal isn’t just to move weight. It’s to make the right muscles work, recover, and adapt.

Build your training around the fundamentals. Execute them consistently. Track your performance. And give your body a reason to grow.

The secret isn’t finding a magical exercise. It’s mastering the basics and progressively getting better at them.

Save this for your next back and biceps workout. 🔥

#BackAndBiceps #BackWorkout #ArmWorkout #MuscleBuilding #BodyRecomposition by @willvargas___

If you’re 45 years old, you might have roughly 30 years left.

Think about that for a second.

I guarantee you can remember where you were 30 years ago.

High school. Your first job. Your first kiss. Maybe it feels like yesterday.

That same amount of time could be what you have left…. if you’re lucky.

But the real question isn’t just how many years you have left.

It’s what those years are going to feel like.

Will you be strong?

Mobile?

Independent?

Confident in your body?

Able to travel, play, work, and be present with the people you love?

Because what you do today, this week, this month, and this year is helping shape the man you’ll be in those final decades.

If you could snap your fingers today and instantly be in the best health and shape of your life, would you?

Of course you would.

Unfortunately, life doesn’t work that way.

But give me six months.

Six months is enough time to make a profound change in your body, your habits, your strength, and the trajectory of your health.

Most men I work with don’t struggle because they don’t care.

They struggle because they’ve never had a plan designed around their actual life.

The career. The travel. The dinners. The family. The long days.

That’s where I come in.

We get rid of the guesswork.

We audit your lifestyle.

And we design a strategy to get you into incredible shape without requiring fitness to become your entire life.

Not just so you look good today.

But so you can walk into 60, 70 and hopefully well beyond it with the strength, health and quality of life that you and your family deserve.

If you’re a man over 40 and you’re ready to stop putting this off, DM me “LONGEVITY.” by @willvargas___