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“Jim Laird Saved My Life” – Eric Banks (MTV’s The Challenge)

“Enter my saving grace: Jim Laird… I thank Jim daily for taking the time to teach me what it takes to be healthy and understand my body.”

From 310 lbs and collapsing on national TV to 70 pounds lighter with steady energy and real results—Eric transformed his life by committing to Coach Jim’s smarter, sustainable approach.

The best part is he has keep the weight off all these years later

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From Frustrated Runner to Strong & Empowered — Suzanne Waldrop’s Story

“I was doing tons of cardio and still not getting results… Jim saved me from burning out and showed me how to train smarter.

Today Suzanne owns her own successful training business, with Coach Jim Laird helping as a consultant.”

You can learn about her story here

“I was doing tons of cardio and still not getting results… I was frustrated and exhausted. Working with Coach Jim completely changed my life, how I train, and how I take care of myself. " Rachael before and after. 

Listen to her amazing story here

Misti was coached by Laird when she was just 19 years old. In her book From Shattered to Shredded: A Transformational Journey Turning Pain Into Superpowers, she credits Coach Jim Laird with being part of her turnaround. More than 20 years later, she now owns her own successful performance gym.

 Misit Dawn's book from shattered to Shredded 

“Hello, my name is Anna Rexford from Lexington, KY.

I started training with Jim my junior year of high school. Before Jim, I didn’t know how to properly treat or train my body as an athlete. As a goalkeeper in soccer, it was hard to know what to do to be the best in my position.

Jim taught me how to become a healthier individual and prepared me for the Division 1 level of college athletics. Through working with him, I became a stronger and more well-rounded athlete — both mentally and physically.

Jim truly taught me invaluable lessons that I will carry with me for the rest of my life. Much of my success is from the foundation and principles he gave me.”

Anna was a 5-year starter for the University of Cincinnati women’s soccer team (2020–2024) and is now an assistant women’s soccer coach at Youngstown State. 

You can listen to me on Anna's podcast.

“Hey Jim! I’ve been meaning to update you and also say thank you.

This year has been pretty rough health-wise, but I finally got some real answers last month. I was diagnosed with stage 4 endometriosis and adenomyosis.

My pelvic floor therapist was super impressed when I told her you were actually the first person who ever mentioned pelvic floor PT to me. She said she’d never heard of a trainer suggesting that to a client before.

Thank you for always being ahead of the curve and really caring about what was going on with my body beyond just the workouts. It honestly means a lot and makes me feel really seen.”

Danielle 

Girls Gone Strong Founder Molly Galbraith on Coach Jim Laird

"To be honest, my training mentor and (former) business partner Jim Laird is an absolutely brilliant trainer who had crazy success with his clients.”

Molly Galbraith, founder of Girls Gone Strong, called Jim her training mentor and business partner. They co-owned J&M Strength & Conditioning and worked together to help thousands of women train smarter and more sustainably.

I joined Jim's coaching program in February 2025. Six months later, I've renewed my membership because it's been helping me so much. I have hypermobile Ehlers-Danlos syndrome and postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome (POTS). These conditions have caused a significant degree of disability. I can't lift anything remotely heavy, and I have to do exercises very carefully. Jim did a video assessment and assigned me some very gentle, safe exercises that I've built on over time. Mostly floor exercises and isometrics. When I started, it was difficult for me to even get up and down from the floor. Now I can do that pretty easily. Lower back pain that had been getting worse for more than a year and got so bad it made it hard for me to bend over and put on my shoes is almost completely gone now. My posture is improving, and my breathing is easier. I'm in less pain, and I'm getting stronger. I still have my ups and downs with these health conditions, but on the whole, I'm doing much better. I'm so grateful. I was hitting a wall in physical therapy, but with Jim's guidance, I finally feel like I'm taking steps forward. He doesn't use a cookie-cutter approach. He'll look at the big picture, think outside the box, and customize exercises to your specific needs. The guidance on diet and sleep habits has also been really helpful. The weekly coaching calls are great for keeping me on track and answering questions. I highly recommend this program. Jim knows how to work with people, whatever their starting point is.

Kelly

Coach Ryan Patrick on Coach Jim Laird

 “My earliest mentor, Jim Laird, is one of the most unconsciously competent individuals that I’ve ever seen. He understands how to manage fatigue. He’s always just known what it took for clients and athletes to be in optimal positions to execute things with a very high level of efficacy.”

Coach Ryan Patrick is the host of the Athletic Performance Podcast and a strength coach who has worked with high-level athletes. He credits Jim Laird as his earliest mentor.

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