Personal Trainer Chicago | Refined Strength System

Refined Strength System provides personalized strength, nutrition, and accountability coaching for men & women over 35 who want to improve their metabolism, build confidence, and feel stronger in everyday life.

Whether you train online, in person, or through hybrid coaching, your plan is built around your goals, schedule, lifestyle, and starting point—using proven methods and expert support without the guesswork.

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20+ years of coaching experience | Strength training | Nutrition guidance | Lifestyle accountability

Choose the Coaching Experience That Fits Your Life

Refined Strength System is built to give you structure, support, and expert coaching in the format that works best for you.

Online Coaching

Best for: driven individuals who want results without rearranging their entire schedule.

What you get :

  • A clear daily roadmap so you never wonder “What should I do at the gym today?”

  • Eat with confidence, not confusion — flexible nutrition guidelines that still fit date nights and travel.

  • Momentum that sticks thanks to weekly progress reviews and course corrections.

  • See your wins stack up in the app’s progress dashboard (goodbye, guesswork).

  • Real-time answers in your pocket—message your coach whenever questions pop up.

  • Short, expert demo videos so every lift feels safe and dialed-in.

In-Person Training

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Best for: clients who crave hands-on guidance and live accountability every rep, every set.

What you get:

  • Immediate form fixes that protect your joints and unlock faster strength gains.

  • Workouts built for your body—no cookie-cutter routines here.

  • Feel stronger each week with progressive programming tracked by your coach.

  • Body-recomposition focus to build lean muscle and drop unwanted fat simultaneously.

  • Stay on track between sessions with simple nutrition and lifestyle tactics that boost recovery.

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If you want hands-on coaching, better exercise technique, and structured workouts that take the guesswork out of training, in-person coaching is the best place to start.

Each session is built around your goals, your current ability, and what your body needs that day. I coach your form, adjust exercises when needed, and help you train with confidence, purpose, and control.

This is ideal if you are new to strength training, returning after time away, dealing with plateaus, or ready to take your training more seriously.

  • Real-time coaching and form correction

  • Structured strength training sessions

  • Progressive workouts built around your goals

  • Support for fat loss, strength, and body recomposition

  • Accountability from a coach who knows your plan

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Built for Busy Professionals Who Want a Smarter Way to Train

Refined Strength System is for people who want more than random workouts. This is for clients who want a clear plan, professional coaching, and a system they can follow long enough to see real change.

This Is for You If…

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You’re ready to feel more confident, comfortable, and in control of your

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You want to lose fat, build strength, improve energy, and create a healthier routine.

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You have a demanding schedule and need a plan that fits your real life.

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You want nutrition guidance without extreme dieting or an all-or-nothing approach.

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You value structure, accountability, and expert coaching to help you stay consistent.

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You want a coach who can adjust your plan when work, travel, stress, or life gets busy.

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You’re ready to take the next step toward feeling stronger, healthier, and more like yourself again.

This Is for You If…

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You’re looking for a quick fix instead of a clear, sustainable process.

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You are not ready to make changes to your training, nutrition, recovery, or daily habits.

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You need a program that requires little consistency or personal follow-through.

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You are not in a season where you can commit time, energy, or attention to your health

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You prefer to keep guessing on your own instead of receiving coaching, structure, and accountability

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You are not open to honest feedback, small adjustments, or building better routines over time.

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You are looking for extreme dieting, punishment-based workouts, or short-term results at the expense of long-term health.

THE REFINED STRENGTH SYSTEM COACHING METHOD

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Real Coaching. Real Progress.

Refined Strength System is built on personalized coaching, consistent support, and a clear plan. Every client starts in a different place, but the goal is the same: build strength, improve health, and create progress that lasts.

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"Jevone immediately helped me overhaul my diet and introduced smarter, more effective training ."

- Willis

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"Jevone helped me change not just my body, but also my mindset.."

-Kelly

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“I am really happy that jevone became my first personal trainer. His sense of humor and personality put me at ease right away, but his attention to detail and professionalism kept me working every session.”

-Tina

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Meet Your Coach

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I’m Jevone Smith, founder of Refined Strength System and a personal trainer with over 20 years of coaching experience.

I help men & women 35+ build strength, improve body composition, and create a healthier lifestyle through structured training, realistic nutrition, and consistent accountability.

My coaching combines the discipline of strength training with the flexibility needed for real life. Whether you train with me online, in person, or through a hybrid approach, the goal is to give you a plan that is clear, personal, and built to last.

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Ready to Find the Right Coaching Option?

Whether you want online coaching, in-person training, or a hybrid plan, the first step is applying for coaching. Once I review your goals, I’ll help you determine the best path forward.

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Refined Strength System

2831 North Clark Street

Chicago, IL 60657