WHERE STRENGTH, SPEED,
AND AESTHETICS IGNITE

We build complete athletes, one phase at a time.

AESTHETIC ATHLETES

Sports Performance Systems

About Us

Founded in 2018, Aesthetic Athletes was built on a single principle: strength, speed, and aesthetics are not separate goals — they are one integrated system.

We train athletes and high-performers who demand more than generic programming and trend-driven training. Every plan deployed is precision-built around the individual.

Our methodology is rooted in principles of human performance and mastery through repetition. We develop complete athletes through four performance pillars: Mindset, Movement, Nutrition, and Recovery. These pillars form the foundation of every system we design.

Whether preparing for competition, optimizing physique, or elevating athletic output, our systems are engineered for measurable progression.

Aesthetic Athletes is a performance pipeline where outcomes are strategically planned, not left to chance. Every phase is engineered in advance, built for measurable progression, and executed with precision. Peaking is deliberate. Results are designed.

STRENGTH

Strength is the foundation of all athletic output. It is our primary adaptation and the base layer of performance development. Every system we deploy begins with force production and structural resilience.

SPEED

Speed is force production expressed in minimal time. It is the bridge between raw strength and competitive output. We develop acceleration, max velocity, and reactive ability to create measurable separation. At elite levels, speed defines outcome.

AESTHETICS

Aesthetics are the measurable expression of performance. When force, speed, and structural balance are systematically developed, physique becomes the byproduct of precision. We do not chase appearance — we build systems that produce it.

John Fasulo

Sports Performance Specialist

MEET YOUR COACH

As a former U.S. Marine, collegiate athlete, and performance coach with 14 years of professional experience, I bring discipline, structure, and measurable results to every athlete I work with.

Experience

My foundation in human performance began as a multi-sport athlete in high school and continued through collegiate competition, later extending into masters-level competition. With over 20 years immersed in structured training environments — as both athlete and coach — my systems are shaped by firsthand competitive experience and applied development across diverse performance settings.

Professional

Since 2012, I have coached athletes across youth, high school, collegiate, professional, and tactical environments. My work spans both 1-on-1 and team settings, with over 8,000 individual sessions delivered across private facilities, sport performance programs, and military strength and conditioning roles.

I’ve supported athletes in football, wrestling, track & field, hockey, tennis, baseball, softball, soccer, and rugby — adapting systems to meet the demands of each sport and competitive level.

Training Systems

My training systems are built on structured progression, measurable outputs, and deliberate periodization.

I do not write isolated workouts — I design integrated performance systems.

Each framework aligns with the athlete’s current performance level, competitive demands, and long-term development trajectory.

From one-on-one development to team environments, the structure remains consistent: precise execution, progressive overload, and performance measured against objective standards.

The result is not random training — it is controlled progression toward specific performance outcomes.

Education & Certifications

Education

M.S. Exercise Physiology, San Diego State University
M.S. Nutritional Sciences, San Diego State University

Professional Certifications

NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist (CSCS)
USA Weightlifting Level 1 Coach (USAW L1
USA Track & Field Level 1 Coach (USATF L1)
EXOS Performance Specialist (XPS)
Functional Range Conditioning Mobility Specialist (FRCms)
TRX Level 1 Instructor

Applied Research Experience

Research Assistant — Naval Health Research Center (NHRC)
Human Physiology in Tactical Populations

Ways To Work With Me

Choose the level of structure, access, and coaching that fits your goals.

Remote Coaching

Fully customized performance programming with direct oversight. Built for athletes and high-performers who want structured progression, accountability, and long-term development — no matter where they train.

Training Subscriptions

Structured monthly systems designed for long-term development. Follow guided progressions inside a proven framework — expert programming at an affordable recurring rate.

Program Library

Purchase individual, standalone programs built around strength, speed, hypertrophy, and performance. Select what fits your current goal and execute immediately — no subscription required.

In-Person Training

Hands-on coaching for athletes and driven individuals seeking precision, feedback, and elite-level execution. Technical refinement meets structured performance development.

A High-Performance Community

Train alongside driven athletes who value execution, accountability, and progress.
Inside the Aesthetic Athletes community, performance isn’t random — it’s structured, competitive, and built for long-term development.

A High-Performance Community

Super stoked to work with John, down to earth straight to the point with eating, workouts, understanding daily life. One of the best trainers iv had and would definitely recommend if your looking to lock in.

I am active duty and had no idea on what direction to go to get in shape for OCS. I reached out to Coach Fasulo for some help getting in the shape I wanted. He took the time to organize a plan from scratch to meet my needs. He included a warm-up and stretch portion that helped immensely! Coach Fasulo’s program helped me score higher on my annual fitness tests and prepare for attending OCS. He has an immense wealth of fitness and health knowledge. I highly recommend working with him!

John and his programming drive real results. for context, I have been weight training for over 10 years and was a high school collegiate athlete and have had personal trainers in the past. John’s programming is truly exceptional and his expertise is on another level. 4 to 5 months into his program, I felt the most athletic, mobile and strong I have felt since college football. He put my body in peak condition, my physique improved, and I was measurably stronger and I retained more muscle at a lower body weight than I ever had in the past.

The most notable improvement was my mobility and athleticism. He introduced a lot of exercises that pushed me to get more from my body. And the programming takes all the thought out of training, it’s done for me.

If you are considering working with him for any athletic programming or personal training, it’s honestly a no-brainer. I think John has Higher level of education surrounding Athletic training than anyone else I know. Highly recommend.

I’m incredibly grateful to have been referred to John. Since starting with him in June 2024, he’s helped me eliminate my reliance on a weight loss doctor and medication. While I had previously lost weight, I felt weaker and unsure of how much was fat versus muscle. With John’s guidance, everything changed.

He built a fully individualized plan that combined nutrition, supplementation, strength training, cardio, recovery, and mobility — all tailored to my goals, budget, and existing equipment. He also coordinated adjustments based on lab work in collaboration with my Naturopath. His ongoing monitoring of my metrics through Whoop and body scans has been eye-opening, especially in understanding how sleep, diet, and alcohol directly impact performance and recovery.

As a result, I’ve lost over 15 pounds of body fat while increasing muscle mass, creating a noticeable change in my body composition. My energy is significantly higher, I’m stronger, more flexible, and have far better control over my nutrition and recovery. For the first time in over five years, I can fit back into clothes I had stored away.

I’ve worked with many trainers and doctors in the past, and none have delivered the physical and mental transformation I’ve experienced with John. I highly recommend him for his expertise and truly holistic approach to training.

I’m just about finished with the female bodybuilding program and would highly highly recommend it! Working with a professional coach online takes the guess work out of gym time and I could just focus on the program and know I’m making progress towards my goal physique. John’s online training and programs are super thorough and strategically designed so even though it was challenging, my body could still recover without overextending the same muscle groups. I especially liked that it emphasized lower body without neglecting foundational upper body exercises. This was really well rounded and even included a few exercise techniques that were new to me. I’m really happy with the progress made in this program and with the support and education John provides for his clients!

The Olympic weightlifting program is a great starting point for a beginner, as well as someone who wants to focus on developing technique. I struggled with unstable shoulders and used to get scared when lifting overhead, but with this program my shoulders got stronger and more stable. The program translated well with my other lifting activities, and the flexibility of the online program allowed me to be more consistent.

I just finished several months of the GPP programming on Train Heroic. The program is top notch. John is obviously a wealth of knowledge and the programming is extremely well thought out and probably the most comprehensive I’ve done. I have gained strength but more importantly I have become a more well rounded athlete given the daily core, balance and mobility work. If you are wanting to build an incredible base or fix deficiencies, which will make you a better athlete in just about any sport or fitness endeavor, this program is well worth the time and money.

My experience with John at Aesthetic Athletes has been nothing short of transformative. John isn’t just a trainer; he is a fitness scientist with profound knowledge of human body and nutrition. His scientifically rooted strategies propelled me from grappling with a stubborn shoulder injury to achieving a state of great strength and mobility. His remarkable expertise saw me shedding 20lbs, gaining significant strength and improving mobility in just 4 months. Transitioning from personal to online sessions was effortless and in no way diluted the effectiveness of training. This alone speaks volumes of John’s adoptability and commitment to his clients. Aesthetic Athletes isn’t just about working out, its about comprehending the science of your body, your diet and how they synthesize for optimal health. If transformative health backed by hard science is your goal, there is no more powerful choice than Aesthetic Athletes. John has my strongest endorsement!!

I have been using online programming for my fitness goals now for the last 4 years. The last few years, I have been using the female gpp program for my strength and fitness goals. The app is very easy & convenient, and instructions for my workouts are always easy to follow. There’s always a video to demonstrate just in case I don’t know what the exercise is. My workouts change monthly, and I really feel that they build me up over time. I always feel stronger in my legs, my balance has improved, and I’ve had injury free training for years now. I’ve gotten pretty lean a couple times through the years with this program and I like not having to think about programming my workouts for myself. Everything is easy to follow and I feel so much more fit and capable with my barbell exercises.

I've been training with John Fasulo for almost two years. My main goals were to tone up, lose a little body fat and build strength. When I first started, I was only really familiar with using the elliptical, the stair climber and the occasional treadmill run. As a beginner, he gave me a good introduction into utilizing the TRX machine, basic weights and plyometrics. I had trialed another trainer and some group classes in the past, but I never felt like I was getting much out of it nor that they were teaching me anything. With John, he was great at explaining what muscle groups each new exercise targets, gauging my ability and building workout plans that really suited my capabilities. As I gained strength, the workout plans became more complex and weightlifting was incorporated. John always made sure to emphasize good form and increase my weights when appropriate. As a trainer, he always knows how to challenge but more importantly, how to keep the trainee engaged. It was evident that John tailored my workout plan to me exclusively, rather than use a template for all of his trainees. I also like that if I really struggle with a certain exercise or find that I hate it so much it impedes my workout, he will find a replacement exercise to keep me interested.

John also makes great accommodations. When I traveled out of the country for 2 weeks without steady access to a gym, he made a body weight workout which I was able to do in my hotel room to make sure I kept up with my gains. His background and knowledge have really helped me not only learn how to physically work out but really understand the mechanics of working out. I highly recommend this trainer for all experience levels.

I started training with John months ago after a surgery weakened my body and have had great results in such a short time. I have previous sports injuries and he was able to work around those while still producing results. He came up with multiple different ways to work the same area while progressing the difficulty with my growth. I was sad to have to stop training with him due to a job relocation. He's very knowledgeable and I would definitely recommend John to anyone.

I started my training with John last year. He is always prepared for every training session. During the training, he is patient, encouraging, and makes sure my postures are correct and effective. Also, he always gives effective suggestions on how to alleviate the soreness. Ever since I started training with him, 1 gained muscles on my biceps, triceps, and glute. My core definitely becomes a lot stronger. Best trainer ever!!

Aesthetic Athletes motivates me to want to work out, not even kidding. I have been to pretty much all gym's in San Diego County and this one has a special place in my heart.

I started training with John Fasulo about three years ago, he is always prepared for every training session. The workouts were always challenging and fun at the same time. He has an amazing balance of being able to push you to get the most out of your training without screaming at you or feeling like you accidentally joined the marines. My weekly sessions are something I look forward to every week, and am still sore after every session.

John truly cares about getting you healthy and has knowledge about diet and overall health that is a valuable pairing with the physical workouts he provides. so that's why I highly recommend John for all experience levels.

One of the Top Trainers in San Diego! I started training with John more than a year ago and due to some injuries/issues that left me feeling like I couldn't get back to my normal exercise or gym routine without at least getting "fixed" or better first! I had incredible improvement in mobility after every session (neck/arm/back issue) along with long term results.

We worked around my injuries and through them in order to ensure progress. John's level of expertise and credentials in this area is unmatched. He helped fix what many doctor's, chiropractor's and physical therapists visits just weren't capable of. It was his studies, experience, care, passion, and knowledge to not only know what to do, but find a way that worked for me, my body, and not to mention my extremely busy schedule that made all the difference in the world.

We set goals and made them happen. Even when I traveled to Iceland and Ireland, he made a workout I could do at each of my specific hotels according to the amenities available.

Last, but not least, and this is coming from a professional in the health and nutrition industry, John truly cares about your goals, and not only knows exercise science (keeps up with the latest research as well), has any tool/equipment needed, but he has great knowledge about health and nutrition and shares it all with a great attitude, so you look forward to working with him and learning from him. All that is invaluable if you want lasting results! I highly recommend John for whatever your goal or experience level is.

Best personal trainer ever. John has his professional methods and tools that fit all different kinds of your requests. For me, I do personal training for golf, in order to improve my shots I need to increase power of some small muscle groups. John has done great that even impressed my gol coach.

My experience with John has been life changing! I came to John after not working out for several years. I needed to loose wait and get in shape. I was blown away at his approach and the results were amazing. John was very focused not on just getting results but teaching me very professionally and thoughtfully how to work out properly. He was very methodical and within about 3 months I was in full blown workout getting incredible results. I would suggest you schedule at least one workout so you can experience his tremendous knowledge and skills as a personal trainer. Very highly recommend him!

I have trained with John Fasulo for 7 months before I have to leave San Diego. Beyond training, he is a warm and friendly person, during training, he is an enthusiast. He set up personal plan for me and always tried to read my body language, that is, pick some suitable method and weight. This is really important for some people like me who is between an athlete and a rookie. I have never got bored while training with him. Even though I have trained by myself for 4 years, what I have learned from him are totally new to me. His creativity and experience help me build muscle more efficiently and productively.

John was my personal trainer for over year. When my daughter moved here, he worked with us together. John is extremely knowledgeable about the body and nutrition. He never asked me to do anything that he wasn't willing to do himself. I'm in my mid-50s, and he treated me with kindness and respect. However, he didn't lax up on me when I tried to pull the old lady card:-). I truly enjoyed working out with John. He taught me so much, and I still use his training tips today. I highly recommend working with John. He will get you into your best possible physical self. Plus, he's an all-around great guy.

John is extremely dedicated. I trained with him for over a year with over 100 sessions. He really understood what a struggle it was for me to lose weight and was constantly changing my workouts so l could achieve better results. I had confidence in his knowledge and felt he really wanted me to reach my goals. He expects a lot and gets down to business so don't think training with him will be easy. I liked to be challenged so I highly recommend his training for serious people!

John has greatly improved my physical performance- strength, endurance and balance. He takes the time to assess my weaknesses and implements a plan to fix the issues in an encouraging way. I recommend him highly.

I trained with John Fasulo for about 8 months. John is truly an expert in his field and I enjoyed every session. He pushes you to your limits but understands your limits. Ever session is a bit different and tailored to you body, strengths and weaknesses. I felt my body responding and getting stronger with every session. Looking forward to working with him again at some point. He is an extremely knowledgeable trainer.

John Fasulo is the best trainer I ever had, period! I an a avid runner with two herniated discs on my lumbar spine (yikes), so lower back pain is always my problem. I had two trainers in another facility to work on strengthening my core to avoid stressing my lower back during long run. Both trainers knew my problem and my activity level right from the start, and I had high hope. Long story short, I was quite disappointed, since they not only did not tailor to my need, but also worsen my back pain by having me do a lot of high impact workout. Naturally, I was not keen on the idea of training with a trainer for my runner's knee this year when suggested, but John completely changed my mind within two sessions. He really paid attention to my body's responses to each workout, and adjusted it accordingly to ensure no stress has put on my problem area. He also worked on the area that really help to stabilize my body during my run. Through each workout, he educated me to stay engage with every part of my body to limit the chance of getting injure. John challenged my body with extra care. I was at peak of my condition when I was training with John. Thank you!!

This is long overdue, and since I'm back with John for the second time around I want to share why. I met John about four years ago; coming off of a destructive love affair with drugs and alcohol. My body was beat. I was a mess. Mentally, spiritually and physically. I didn't know where to start but I knew I needed help to begin to heal and get back my juju. I had no idea what to expect and I was nervous. I knew John was the truth and accustomed to working with younger, elite athletics moving in a different arena. In many ways I was afraid that he wouldn't want to work with me or that I wasn't good enough. Let me just say this: John was so dialed in with me and my needs and how to repair the damage that I had inflicted that I think we prepped for our first workout for six weeks. Meaning, we worked out but all in preparation to work out PROPERLY. He broke down every rep into detailed mini steps. I learned balance, I learned structure. He corrected my posture, my gait. I learned the detail of a single rep. He made me "earn the right to squat" (in his words).

I can sum up John in one exchange. One day, during a difficult set I blurted out "this sucks!”. And all he said was "learn to love the suck". That's this guy, in a nutshell. John is a physical healer. A teacher. A trainer. The best I've ever worked with.

My experience with having John as my trainer has been nothing but positive! He is extremely knowledgeable in his field and really takes the time to educate you on the "why" behind everything we do during our work outs. I can tell he is so passionate about what he does and genuinely cares about his clients success. He celebrates the small victories and continues to push you to the next level and challenge yourself while staying patient. I have been training with John for over six months and feel stronger than ever and more educated on how to tone your body in a healthy way. So happy to have found him!

I've been training with John Fasulo for about a year and I can't say enough good things about him. I had a lot of apprehension when I signed up for personal training for the first time and his inclusive, non-judgmental, and friendly demeanor put me at ease right away.He's extremely knowledgable about training methodology which comes through in his focused, matter-of-fact style. While very informative, he also keeps our training sessions fun and engaging.

He'll push you just the right amount, and more importantly help you to push yourself. This is absolutely the guy you want if you're serious about meeting your fitness goals.

I trained with John Fasulo for almost a year. I have trained by myself for years, so I have a high standard for my trainer. However I have to say that John is indeed a super expert in his area. I really wonder where he picks up so many training method for all aspects of your body, strength, flexibility, agility, explosion and so on.

I've been training with John for a number of months now, he was recommended to me a while after a shoulder injury that has been bothering me for some time. While training l've been able to learn a ton about how the body works, and have been taught a number of new exercises and movements that have really improved my workouts and rehab past injuries. He's extremely knowledgeable and passionate about training and I would highly recommend working with him.

My girlfriend and I originally met John when we joined Fit Mission Beach and were waiting for the gym to officially open. He was conducting a rooftop cross fit class on Saturdays. It was a great class and we learned he really was a Trainer and was doing this until the gym officially opened. The knowledge we saw passed on to us in the group class really caught our attention!

We made the decision after enjoying the class and the knowledge John was passing along to sign up with him as our choice for a Trainer. We started our weekly training sessions in September and have really enjoyed them. We each went over our goals of fitness and John has been able to tailor that to our needs individually, even though we share the training session. We have been impressed with his knowledge, his experience, the variety of exercises, and his personality! He's great to work with and we learn something new that we can take away and practice on our own or take to a group class we are taking. We can be working out and know we are not going to hurt ourselves by not aligning our bodies properly.

John can identify any weaknesses you may have and help you work on those specific areas. He has worked with amatures, aspiring athletes, professional athletes, and we all benefit from his expertise.

I would highly recommend John if your are considering or looking for a Trainer!

When I came to John six weeks ago, I was at my lowest point ever in terms of fitness - I was stiff, weak and overweight. John has given me a program that strips everything back to basics that I can build on over time as my strength and fitness improve. I am already feeling stronger and leaner as a result. John has also taught me to develop and use all those lazy parts of the body to stop my over reliance and further damage to knees, etc.

John is without doubt the best personal trainer I have worked with - he has armed me with a regime that makes sense to me and that I can stick with for life.

If you are cleared physical therapy, recovering from surgery or an injury I highly recommend John. His knowledge and experience was extremely helpful in my recovery process. We focused on core strengthening, balance and light weight lifting while maintaining excellent form and posture.

We discussed my full medical history and John was aware of all my concerns throughout our training program. I highly recommend him for whatever type of training you're looking for.

I rarely write a review and only do so when earned. John deserves to be recognized as one of San Diego's top trainers and it will not surprise me a collegiate or pro team picks him up for their strength and conditioning program. John was recommended to me by a gym rep in order to help me push through a plateau as well as address some injury rehab and prevention. After sitting down to discuss strategies and goals, it became apparent John had a solid grasp of not only the implementation of the training but the theory behind the training. After our sessions we consistently sat down, at times for over an hour, discussing sport specific training techniques and routines. After working with John, I could tell he's not just punching the clock...that nutrition and training is not just his vocation but his advocation. John appears to have a true passion for helping individuals achieve their highest training capacity and that's why I can without hesitation recommend him regardless of fitness level or training goals.

I started training with John Fasulo after a lower back injury took me out of heavy lifting for about 9 months. He told me his goal was to" pour the concrete" to restrengthen my core, help prevent injury and gain strength. He put me on a program called GP - Athletic Strength. The program had a mix of stability, mobility and strength exercises. I had never realized how much stability and mobility played into building strength. I really enjoyed using the app John programs workouts on to track my progress. It allowed me to challenge myself even more with each workout. Each workout phase lasted 4 weeks.

Week 1 was spent learning new exercises, by week 4 l was able to confidently complete the workouts and hit new personal records on those lifts. Each phase built upon the last, "pouring the concrete” just as John said. Another thing I liked was that I could consult John if there was an exercise I was having trouble with form, purpose, goal, etc. He was always responsive and thorough in explaining the "whys" of the exercises.

I worked with John for about 6 months and not only was I able to return to heavy lifts on compound exercises like dead lifts, squats, bench press (with new personal records on each); my form has drastically improved and I can feel my overall strength has improved, notably core strength.

I highly recommend John as a trainer who is knowledgeable, responsive, thorough and goal oriented. I appreciate everything John has done for me and would definitely work with him again!

GPP Systems

Bodybuilding Systems

POWERBUILDING SYSTEMS

Olympic Weightlifting Systems

Conjugate Athletics

PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS

Carlsbad

Sorrento Valley

Mission Beach

Beach Training

Field Training

Personal Training

Remote Coaching

Player Development

Event Prep

WHERE STRENGTH, SPEED,
AND AESTHETICS IGNITE

We build complete athletes, one phase at a time.

AESTHETIC ATHLETES

Sports Performance Systems

About Us

STRENGTH

SPEED

AESTHETICS

John Fasulo

Sports Performance Specialist

MEET YOUR COACH

Ways To Work With Me

Choose the level of structure, access, and coaching that fits your goals.

Remote Coaching

Training Subscriptions

Program Library

In-Person Training

Program	Male GPP	Female GPP
Strength Endurance	Phase 1	Phase 1
Metabolic Hypertrophy	Phase 2	Phase 2
Strength Hypertrophy	Phase 3	Phase 3
Strength Hypertrophy 2	Phase 4	Phase 4
Strength 1	Phase 5	Phase 5
Max Strength	Phase 6	Phase 6

Program	Strong Aesthetics	Aesthetic Curves
Metabolic Hypertrophy	Phase 1	Phase 1
Strength Hypertrophy	Phase 2	Phase 2
Strength Hypertrophy 2	Phase 3	Phase 3
Strength 1	Phase 4	Phase 4
Strength 2	Phase 5	Phase 5
Max Strength	Phase 6	Phase 6

Program	Conjugate Aesthetics	Strong Curves
COMING SOON	Phase 1	Phase 1
	Phase 2	Phase 2
	Phase 3	Phase 3
	Phase 4	Phase 4
	Phase 5	Phase 5
	Phase 6	Phase 6

Tactical Conditioning
USMC	10 Week PFT/CFT Prep
Firefighter	Firefighter Wellness
SOF	Selection Course GPP
Combine / Pro-Day
Aesthetic ACCEL	Linear Speed
Aesthetic AGILITY	Change of Direction
Combine Bench	#225 AMRAP Program
Aesthetic ATHLETES	Pro-Day Prep

GPP Systems

Bodybuilding Systems

POWERBUILDING SYSTEMS

PERFORMANCE SYSTEMS

WHERE STRENGTH, SPEED, AND AESTHETICS IGNITE

We build complete athletes, one phase at a time.

AESTHETIC ATHLETES

Sports Performance Systems

About Us

STRENGTH

SPEED

AESTHETICS

John Fasulo

Sports Performance Specialist

MEET YOUR COACH

Ways To Work With Me

Choose the level of structure, access, and coaching that fits your goals.

Remote Coaching

Training Subscriptions

Program Library

In-Person Training

WHERE STRENGTH, SPEED,
AND AESTHETICS IGNITE