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Muscle Building
Strength & stamina programming that builds real, lasting power — progressive and structured, never random.
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CAGE FITNESS
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CAGE FITNESS
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You are the hero of your story. Walk through the doors and into elite personal training, body recomposition, and competition prep — engineered around one outcome: the strongest version of you.
Achieving your fitness goals doesn't have to be a chore. Together we'll find the best ways to keep you on track while pushing you to new heights. We're going to laugh, maybe cry, maybe even die a little — but you'll come out stronger, body and mind.
A fully qualified, accredited trainer with 15+ years in the industry, I've learned countless training styles to meet any situation. I've competed in natural bodybuilding since 2013 and turned pro with the WNBF in 2017, so I coach competition prep from firsthand experience. I spent 2018 to 2021 as Personal Training Director at Crunch Fitness before opening Cage Fitness in 2021. Working with me isn't a one-hour commitment. I'm here for all of your healthy-living needs.
Premium personal training customized for any goal — built around your body, your schedule, and your ambition.
Strength & stamina programming that builds real, lasting power — progressive and structured, never random.
Burn fat and build muscle at once. Make permanent changes to how you look, move, and feel.
Bikini, Wellness, Physique, Classic & Bodybuilding. Stage-ready coaching from peak week to posing.
Custom meal plans with weekly online check-ins. A healthier you, fueled by a plan that fits your life.
Train with up to three friends. The accountability of a team with the precision of private coaching.
Legendary results from anywhere. Programming, tracking, and check-ins straight to your phone.
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Training builds it — nutrition reveals it. Real plans with real accountability, never crash diets.
A plan built around your goals, tastes, and schedule — with weekly online check-ins to keep you on track and adjusting as you progress.
Hands-on, one-to-one nutrition coaching for serious goals — full guidance, accountability, and support every step of the way.
No guesswork. A clear path from your first session to the version of you that turns heads.
We map your goals, history, and movement. Zero pressure — just a clear picture of where you are and where you're headed.
Training and nutrition built from the ground up around your body and your schedule. Nothing off-the-shelf.
Every session guided, every week tracked. We adjust in real time so progress never stalls.
Permanent change — strength, confidence, and a body you built. This is where your story turns.
Darian didn't just get me fit — he got me mentally well this past year. I don't have the discipline to get through a workout on my own and Darian pulled me through. I could not be more excited and thankful!
Darian is the absolute best! He's my trainer, my therapist, my buddy and gives great nutrition, business and life advice. I originally reached out for his help to rehab both my knees from an injury. He was so knowledgeable about the recovery process and how to make me stronger for the future. Within a few months I was pretty well recovered without getting re-injured. He has become an important part of my weekly routine now and I believe a necessary one as I continue to battle fitness in my late 40s. His routines are always different and he's obsessed with creating a new and challenging exercises for me. I highly recommend him !!
Dimitria Stevenson · February 2025
The best Trainer in town! My husband and I have been going to Cage fitness for over a year now and I can't say anything negative about Darian. He is very professional, knowledgeable and very kind person to work with. He pushes us every week and make sure to adjust the workouts for us and our needs. The gym is always very clean, the other trainers that work there are all so very nice. I look forward to the gym every week. I don't think I would have ever said that before. I love seeing results!! I have tried other trainers in the past and Darian is by far the BEST!
Natalia Call · February 2024
Darian and the other trainers know more about fitness and health than anyone in Charleston! A+ gym, A+ Atmosphere, A+ People & Staff
Kurtis Luedtke · November 2023
Darian has been training my husband and I for a few months now. We've worked with trainers before but Darian is simply amazing, as is his whole staff. He always has new challenges for us to try, pushes without hurting us, and is so very knowledgeable and kind. We are so thankful to have discovered him. He offers a free evaluation so give it a try! The accountability makes all the difference in the world.
Janet Spangler · December 2022
I started training with Darian about two months ago and I have to say he is simply the best trainer I have ever worked with! The workouts he puts together are challenging, never boring, and keep me engaged in reaching my fitness goals. On top of that Darian is personable and engaging and demonstrates genuine enthusiasm when training that really helps keep me motivated. I highly recommend that anyone who is serious about reaching their fitness goals work with him!
Erik Durand · June 2022
Great man, great gymosphere (yes I made that up!) he cares and wants to see you reach your goals and beyond!
Alex Nazon · February 2022
With Darian's guidance and knowledge I am in the best shape of my life! Couldn't have done it without him, highly recommended no matter your fitness level!
Lauren Krahling · February 2022
Awesome guy, awesome gym! Darian really knows what he's doing and motivates you to do your best.
Zachary Woodard · February 2022
Results you can count on — real training, real people, real change.
You've reached the rack. Book your free assessment and take the first step toward becoming the hero of your own story.
Everything you're wondering before you walk through the doors.
Cage Fitness offers one-on-one personal training, small-group training for up to three people, muscle building, body recomposition, competition prep, online coaching, and bio-individual nutrition coaching.
Cage Fitness is located at 3381 S Morgans Point Rd, Suite 507, in Mount Pleasant, SC 29466, serving the greater Charleston Lowcountry area.
No. Every program is personalized to your current fitness level. Cage Fitness trains everyone from first-time beginners to competitive bodybuilders.
Book a free fitness assessment. You'll talk through your goals and Darian will map out a personalized plan. You can schedule online or call (843) 699-2243.
Yes. Darian and Coach Jen both provide bio-individual nutrition coaching at Cage Fitness, including customized meal plans, weekly check-ins, and premium private one-on-one sessions.
Yes. Small-group training lets you work out alongside up to three friends while still following a program tailored to your goals.
Questions before you book? Send a message and Darian will get back to you.
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