The coach
Coach Toni Abdo
Toni Abdo is a NASM-certified personal trainer, corrective exercise specialist and nutrition coach in Mesa, Arizona, and the owner of Team Elite Coaching. He has coached more than 800 clients, still competes himself, and won the Men's Physique Open and Over 40 classes at the 2023 OCB Slayer Classic in Phoenix.
- Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 41 Google reviews. Opens Team Elite Coaching on Google.
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Corrective Exercise Specialist and Certified Nutrition Coach.
- More than 800 clients coached.
- First place in Men’s Physique Open and Men’s Physique Over 40 at the 2023 OCB Slayer Classic. Opens the official OCB results.
What is at the heart of Toni's coaching?
You have to do the work.
That is where Toni starts. Team Elite Coaching brings training, nutrition and mindset into one conversation, with daily habits holding them together. He works with lifestyle clients and physique athletes, in person in Mesa and online across the US. The goal of the first conversation is to understand your why, rather than hand you another plan to figure out alone.
What qualifications does Toni hold?
- NASM Certified Personal Trainer
- NASM Corrective Exercise Specialist
- NASM Certified Nutrition Coach
- 35 years training, 10 years competing, 25+ years coaching
- ASU degree in Criminal Justice and Criminology
What has Toni done himself?
Toni has his own OCB pro card.
At the 2023 OCB Slayer Classic he placed first in Men's Physique Open and Men's Physique Over 40. He has also placed 5th at a world championship and won multiple championships. The world championship's name stays off this page until he confirms the spelling. In martial arts he is a two-time European champion and a world champion. At 16 he trained for six months with the monks at the Shaolin Temple in China, and he won the Lebanese kung fu championship 12 years in a row. These are his results, not his clients'.
What have his clients done?
Six of Toni's clients have earned OCB pro cards.
His own pro card is separate, so that is not seven clients. One client won a 2026 OCB Figure world title. Names, photos and before-and-afters stay off the site until written permission is on file.
Where else has Toni coached?
Toni was a full-time trainer on Extreme Makeover: Weight Loss Edition for seasons 1 and 2.
He does not have photos from the show, so this is text only. He was also head coach for Chris and Heidi Powell's Transform online coaching company, supervising 8 trainers and more than 200 clients.
Does Toni compete himself?
Yes.
Toni still competes. At the 2023 OCB Slayer Classic in Phoenix, he placed first in Men's Physique Open and Men's Physique Over 40. Those are his own results, not a promise about what another athlete will achieve.
What will working together feel like?
Expect a direct conversation, an individual plan and regular contact.
You do not need to pretend every week went perfectly. Useful check-ins give Toni the information to work with you, not a reason to judge you. Integrity means being honest about the work. Training and nutrition belong together, and small daily habits give you something practical to return to between calls.
What would you
like to know?
Start here, then bring your own questions to Toni.
Do I need to compete to work with Toni?
No. Team Elite Coaching works with people who want to build strength, change their habits or get more structure around training and nutrition. Contest prep is a separate path. You can talk through your goals before deciding which approach makes sense for you.
Do you coach clients outside Arizona?
Yes. Coach Toni Abdo offers online fitness and nutrition coaching anywhere in the United States through the Team Elite Coaching app. Your support includes daily check-ins, a weekly check-in and Zoom call, and weekly plan adjustments. In-person training takes place at TG The Gym, 1126 S Gilbert Rd, Mesa, AZ 85204.
What happens when I request a call?
Request a conversation about your goals and current routine, rather than choosing a calendar slot. The free consult is 20 minutes. It is a chance to ask how coaching works and decide whether it fits. Submitting the form sends your request to Toni. It does not reserve an appointment or a coaching place.
How do check-ins and calls work?
Support includes daily app check-ins, a weekly progress check-in and a weekly Zoom call, with training and nutrition adjusted each week. Use the app to tell Toni what is working and where you need help. Confirm the call format and messaging arrangements for your program with him; a daily check-in does not promise an immediate reply.
Can online coaching work with my equipment?
Online coaching can fit a home setup with minimal equipment or a gym membership. Tell Toni what you have access to, your experience and the time you can set aside. Your training plan is built around that conversation; you do not need to assume every exercise or equipment setup shown here applies to you.
How do I find out the current price?
Personal training is $70 an hour. Online coaching is $250 a month. Contest prep is $300 a month. Posing coaching is $50 for 30 minutes. The 6-Week Transformation Challenge is $299. There is no checkout on this website. Requesting a call does not enroll you or create a payment. Confirm billing terms with Toni before you start.
Your training log / Day 01
Day one starts with a conversation.
- Tell Toni where you are now.
- Tell him what you want help with.
- Start with a conversation, not a commitment.