Charles Staley is a respected (and often iconoclastic) coach, author, and presenter in the subjects of fitness, strength training, and sports performance.

He has a 3-time world champion in the sport of powerlifting. A few of his recent gym performances include deadlifting 455 pounds for 10 repetitions, 10 pull ups with a 25 pound weight vest, and 10 reps in the barbell squat with 300 pounds (all done at age 60 and a body weight of under 200 pounds).

Charles coaches private clients in Scottsdale, Arizona, and also offers online fitness coaching (https://www.trainerize.me/profile/staleystrategies/?planID=41463)