Elevate Your Fitness to Elevate Your Life
Look, move, and feel your best for decades to come.
Expert personal training for adults in their 40s, 50s, & 60s.
Meet Nick Clayton, Your Expert Personal Trainer in Mount Juliet and Nashville Tennessee
When you train with purpose as a busy adult in your 40s, 50s, and 60s, you don't just get fit - you elevate your entire life.
Accomplish more in everything you do by reclaiming your strength, mobility, and confidence.
Even pain doesn't have to stop you. With the right plan, it becomes the roadmap to smarter movement, weight loss, and lasting strength.
Strong at 50 should feel better than fit at 25. Don't chase exhaustion. Build energy that lasts. No gimmicks. No guesswork.
You'll train one-on-one in-person or online with a coach so expert he trains other coaches.
Your custom program is grounded in exercise science and tailored to your life.
science-driven coaching
Proven methods that deliver real, lasting results - not "quick fixes"
personalized programs
Every plan begins with a detailed assessment and is built entirely around you.
sustainable results
Train smarter, not just harder. Build strength and mobility that last for life.
Elevate Fitness: Where Experience Meets Excellence
I'm Nick Clayton, founder of Elevate Fitness, and I'm a lot like you - a busy husband, dad, and business owner who knows what it's like when life gets crazy. (My three year old and two dogs keep me moving, that's for sure.)
After earning my Master's degree in Exercise Science and MBA, I spent more than 25 years in the fitness and performance industry - holding leadership roles and coaching everyone from college and professional athletes to post-rehab clients and busy professionals.
I led education for over 20,000 trainers worldwide through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA).
Through it all, one truth has stayed constant:
You don't need to train harder.
You need to train smarter, with structure, recovery, and consistency that actually work in real life.
The same principles apply whether you are a deconditioned executive or a weekend warrior, or whether you're training in-person or with online coaching. All of my programs prioritize performance without pain, through:
✅ Strength, mobility, and conditioning tailored to your lifestyle and goals
✅ Weight loss based on common sense nutrition that builds habits and avoids extremes
✅ Private, focused training. Handcrafted and customized just for you.
What Our Satisfied Customers Say
"When I met Nick, I weighed 280 lbs and wasn’t exercising. I told him I wanted to lose weight, feel better, and be active with my daughters again.
The first few months were tough—change always is. Nick kept saying, ‘trust the process,’ and eventually the weight started falling off. I got stronger, felt better, and actually began looking forward to our sessions.
I’ve lost over 100 lbs and more than 10 inches from my waist. Nick trains everyone—from kids to pro athletes—but he makes each person feel like the most important one in the room."
- Curtis D.
"I was the guy at the gym who thought I knew it all from reading forums and ChatGPT. Years of bad form, no warm-ups, and a few injuries left me with tight hips, a sore back, and painful knees and ankles.
After assessing my movement, Nick revamped my warm-up and programming. At first, I thought it looked too easy—too much mobility, not enough lifting—but he told me to trust the process.
Now my back, hips, knees, and shoulders all feel great. I’m stronger, more flexible, and my form and focus are night and day. Nick knows his stuff, and he never made me feel dumb for the mistakes I’d been making. Working with him completely changed how I train—and it was the best investment I’ve made."
- Jason C.
"Before working with Nick, I could barely play with my daughter and often stayed home because I felt awful. After a car accident years ago, I’d lived with recurring back pain despite PT, chiropractic, and massage.
Nick understood—he’d been there himself. He helped me fix how I sat, moved, and even tied my shoes, and taught me simple daily “spinal hygiene” drills.
I thought it was BS at first, but within three days I could get out of bed pain-free. With his guidance and smart strength training, I’ve been going strong ever since."
- Mike J.
"After years of chronic hip pain, surgeries, and treatments, Nick helped me get my life back. He designed a personalized plan that got me climbing
mountains again, with effective routines that worked around my limitations".
- Derek S.
“After having my 3rd child I was really struggling to get my body back in shape; especially my abs and hips. I was constantly tight and locking up; physical therapy, massage.
They all helped, but it wasn’t until working with Nick that it all came back.”
- Kaley P.
I worked with Nick when my regular trainer was out of town and it was a wonderful experience! Nick made sure I was moving properly and knew when to push and when to back off a bit. If you're in Mt. Juliet area, Nick is the one to see.
Nick was exactly who I needed to make the change for a healthier life! He helped with nutrition, exercises that were fun and challenging, all in a fitness studio that was personalized, clean and private.
Elevate Fitness is the best place to get a personalized workout. Nick's knowledge of fitness and nutrition is second to none. Highly recommend reaching out to these guys and getting into shape!
"My situation was as dire as they come. I had severe osteoarthritis in both hips, leaving me nearly immobile from bone-on-bone pain. Once I prioritized my health, the best decision I made was working with Nick to prepare physically and mentally for hip replacement surgery. He provided realistic nutrition guidance and a tailored training plan that helped me regain movement, build strength, and restore confidence—an incredible achievement in my condition. That foundation made my recovery dramatically smoother.
Nick is knowledgeable, attentive, and truly invested in your success. I highly recommend him."
Nick takes the time to understand your goals, develops a comprehensive plan, and helps with nutrition and lifestyle habits. His training sessions are fun and he pushes you, but not past your capabilities. He is also careful to respect your injuries and stresses, and is an expert on form and function. I have gained an incredible amount of mobility back and my joints no longer hurt as they did before. Nick has a great amount of experience and some impressive credentials. I trust him every week with my health and he has exceeded all expectations.
"When I met Nick, I was eating fast food every day, exhausted, and struggling with anxiety and depression. He was kind, soft-spoken, and never judgmental—I immediately felt I could trust him.
He met me at the gym to walk through stretches and machines, and helped me create a simple, realistic food plan. I’m only a week in and already have more energy than I’ve had in years. I haven’t needed an afternoon nap in six days, and I feel mentally lighter—like I can finally breathe. I’m so grateful for Nick’s support and confident this will be my new normal."
Nick is awesome! He listens to what you need, formulates a realistic plan for you, and helps you stay on track and follows up! Huge improvements in strength and fitness for what I needed! He's also super fun and easy to get along with! 100% recommend!
Always challenging but thoughtful workouts - I felt great afterwards every time! Very good at adapting training to my needs too!! I would recommend to anyone looking for amazing interactions and highly effective training
Nick helped me set up a training program and provided updates as needed. His workouts always seem to hit the areas I need the most work on and the results have been amazing. I feel better and stronger with way less aches and pains. The workouts are shorter, but way more intentional, productive, and effective!
Nick is awesome! He listens to what you need, formulates a realistic plan for you, and helps you stay on track and follows up! Huge improvements in strength and fitness for what I needed! He's also super fun and easy to get along with! 100% recommend!
At 48 years old, I thought my days of competing in spartan races were done, I was dealing with a laundry list of inuries-an old ankle issue, low back pain, and a nagging shoulder problem. I was skeptical if I could even train for something as intense as a Spartan Race, but Nicks programming completely changed my perspective. This past season I competed pain free and finished top 3 in my age group.
Not only is Nick a health and fitness icon, he's hands down the smartest and most intentional coach and trainer in Middle Tennessee. Mount Juliet is luck to have him! His attention to physiological and structural detail sets him apart. He has an incredible gift when it comes to maintaining sound training practices all the while making it fun! His top priority is safety. Working out with Nick is the best time and financial investment you will ever make in yourself.
Think of Me as the Coach's Coach
You could call me a coach’s coach. I’ve trained athletes, beginners, and the trainers who guide them.
Before launching Elevate Fitness, I served as COO for the Pain-Free Performance Specialist Certification, helping thousands of coaches worldwide learn how to train clients safely and effectively.
I created Elevate Fitness for adults who want to move better, feel younger, and stay strong for decades to come.
I’m neither a drill sergeant nor a rah-rah cheerleader. Just a quiet professional who works with you to get the job done
based on mutual respect. Think of me like a doctor, lawyer, therapist or other professional.
It’s just me. No staff, no cookie-cutter programs, no secret “blueprints.” Just expert coaching built on science, structure, and support.
My Philosophy - and Your Payoff
My mission is simple: bring the same level of professionalism, science, and care I’ve taught to trainers around the world to you.
Because when you train with purpose, you don’t just improve your fitness — you elevate every part of your life.
You will show up stronger at work, at home, and for the people who matter most.
You will build energy that fuels your day, not drains it.
You will set an example of strength and balance for your family and community, just as Dave did.
At Elevate Fitness, the goal is lasting progress - not perfection.
Benefit from training that fits life, not training that takes it over.
In-Person Coaching at My Studio in Mt. Juliet, TN
This isn’t a bootcamp or a busy gym floor. It’s private sessions in a distraction-free studio environment, which is a fancy way of saying my well-equipped garage.
You’ll get hands-on coaching, clear direction, and expert feedback every step of the way.
1️⃣ Comprehensive Movement Assessment
We start with a detailed assessment to understand how you move, where you’re strong, and where we can improve — the foundation for your personalized plan.
2️⃣ Custom Training Program
Tailored strength, mobility, and conditioning sessions and nutrition guidance designed specifically for your goals, abilities, and schedule.
3️⃣ One-on-One Coaching
Direct, attentive coaching to refine your form, optimize performance, and ensure safe, effective progress. It’s worked for the pro athletes I’ve trained. And it will work for you.
4️⃣ Recovery & Mobility Integration
Every program includes mobility, stability, and recovery strategies to help you train pain-free and move with confidence.
5️⃣ Accountability & Progress Tracking
Regular progress reviews to keep you focused, consistent, and moving forward — in and out of the gym.
6️⃣ Support Beyond the Session
Guidance on mindset, nutrition, movement, and recovery between workouts, so you continue to feel better every week.
This is more than a workout — it’s a partnership built on experience, trust, and results. Because when you train with purpose, you don’t just get fit — you elevate your life.
Investment: Free Initial Consultation. Then: $100 per 60-minute session, with a 5-session minimum. Ask about discounts for more than 10 sessions, couples, families and small groups.
Online Coaching Anywhere in the World
Whether you’re a driven professional, a business owner on the go, or an athlete preparing for your next season of life, Elevate Fitness Online Coaching gives you expert structure, accountability, and guidance — wherever you train.
This isn’t another generic app or one-size-fits-all plan. It’s personalized, science-based coaching built around your body, your goals, and your schedule.
How It Works
At Elevate Fitness, we don’t just write workouts — we build systems for lasting strength and performance. Each program combines evidence-based training with real-world flexibility, so you can stay consistent even when life gets busy.
What’s Included:
1️⃣ Comprehensive Intake & Assessment
A deep dive into your goals, training history, movement, and schedule to design a plan that fits your life, not the other way around.
2️⃣ Personalized Training Plan
Customized strength, mobility, nutrition, and conditioning programs with detailed video demos, clear progressions, and built-in recovery.
3️⃣ Video Form Review
Submit your training clips for professional feedback on movement quality, form correction, and performance cues.
4️⃣ 24/7/365 Ongoing Coaching & Support
Direct communication for questions, check-ins, and guidance to keep you consistent and confident. Replies within 24 hours weekdays and 48 hours weekends, and often much faster. Ask any question, anytime!
5️⃣ Monthly Coaching Call
A focused strategy session (30 minutes) to review progress, adjust your program, and set clear goals for the month ahead.
6️⃣ Education & Resources
Access to Elevate Fitness resources on recovery, mindset, and lifestyle optimization — built to support strength that lasts.
Investment: $349/month (3-month minimum)
💡 Save $100 when paid in full for 3 months → $947 total
