Hi there! My name is Charity Lane and I love to help people reach their goals with personalized coaching and planning. Need a mid-week push? I got you!
I work with competitors, general population and tactical athletes. Send me a message so we can discuss how we can work together! I am a guide, a coach, and mentor and I am 100% committed to working closely with my clients to ensure their goals are met! To ensure that we are a match, and that client goals and needs align with my expertise, I do a phone or zoom consult with every potential new clien
t before developing plans. I am available daily via email and text if necessary. I will be there for you in times of crisis, and I will coach you through, around, or over any obstacles that get in the way of your journey to a healthy, happy, and confident new you! My holistic approach incorporates multiple modalities to aid clients in reaching their personal goals, strengthening their bodies and achieving wellness. My focus areas include performance optimization, injury prevention, muscle gain and maintenance, physique enhancement, nutrition and supplement education, and stress management. I stay up to date on scientific approaches and am constantly learning about how to optimize function and physiques, so I can better serve my clients! I know what it’s like to be given a cookie-cutter plan – you feel like you’ve wasted your money and spent energy on hiring a coach who doesn’t have YOUR best interest in mind. I take pride in doing a thorough analysis of each of my clients at intake (including exercise performance videos and a review of nutritional, medicinal and supplemental intake) and ensure that plans are generated specific to individual goals and needs. With a goal of building your ideal physique while also improving your health, I will provide you with training, nutrition, supplementation and other pertinent advice to get you into the gym and through each of your lifts successfully. I am in your corner to support and motivate you to meet your goals! I log in to client food tracker accounts to make sure everything is on track. I send check in messages to make sure everything is going great and to see if there are any questions. Accountability is huge, regardless of what your goal is! I help my clients develop consistent and healthy habits which sets them up for success and allow them to reach and maintain their goals for the long term! I was raised in a small town outside Nashville, TN, where eggs fried in bacon grease and white flour biscuits topped with chopped ham gravy were the foundation of breakfast. Vegetables were a means to consume butter, while healthy food and exercise were foreign concepts; something ‘skinny’ people worried about. When coronary thrombosis took my father’s life, it was obvious that obesity and lack of physical activity were primary factors, and it became clear that I would need to make a profound change to protect my own health. As a teenager, I traveled nearly thirty minutes to the nearest recreational center for fitness classes and weight training. As a young, single, mother, I balanced college coursework, a personal trainer job and placed my daughter in fitness center nurseries so I could get my training in. Striving to attain the “perfect” body, I started lifting and prepped for a Venus Swimwear pageant in 1998, which lit the competitive flame for years to come. However, this first diet attempt was very restrictive, resulted in me eating uncontrollably for months on end and led to bulimia. Fortunately, I got past that phase and now use the knowledge gained to help my clients avoid this pitfall. In 2014 I won my class in my first NPC show and in 2016 I earned my IFBB Pro card. Each of these experiences were highly challenging, enabled me to become acutely aware of how the mind and body respond to proper nutrition and exercise and helped shape the approaches that I take today!
06/01/2026
The short answer: Yes. Dr. Charity Lane specializes in creating custom plans that fit your actual life, not an idealized version of it. Whether you have a garage setup, a local club, or just a set of dumbbells at home, your program is built around the equipment you have available. We remove the excuses so you can focus on the work. No gym? No problem.
05/29/2026
Consistency starts in the kitchen, not just the gym. One of the most effective ways to manage hunger while body carving is to ensure every meal contains a high-quality protein source. This helps preserve muscle during fat loss and keeps you feeling full longer. Stop the cycle of restriction and start fueling your progress effectively. Small shifts lead to massive changes in your physique.
05/27/2026
Strength training does more than sculpt your physique; it transforms your metabolic health. As a Certified Nutrition Specialist and Ph.D., Charity Lane designs programs that prioritize lean muscle retention to improve insulin sensitivity and resting energy expenditure. When you understand the 'why' behind the movement, the results become sustainable. Ready to train smarter and see the difference science makes?
05/25/2026
After losing her father to heart disease, Charity Lane realized that health isn't just about looking good—it’s about longevity. She traded a lifestyle of processed comfort foods for a deep dive into exercise science and nutrition. Today, she uses her Ph.D. to help you avoid the same pitfalls and build a body that lasts. Your transformation is more than a goal; it’s a necessity.
05/22/2026
You don't grow in the gym; you grow while you sleep. Quality rest is when your tissues repair and your hormones regulate. If you're hitting the weights but skipping the shut-eye, you're leaving results on the table. Aim for 7-9 hours to maximize your Body Carvers program. For more tips on optimizing your recovery, visit our blog.
05/20/2026
Your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is the cornerstone of any successful body composition goal. It’s not just about what you do in the gym, but how your body burns energy throughout the entire day. Dr. Charity Lane calculates these variables specifically for you to ensure your caloric intake aligns with your output. Knowledge is power when it comes to your metabolism. Dive deeper into our nutritional approach on the Body Carvers website.
05/18/2026
Charity Lane isn't just a trainer; she’s a Ph.D. who spent years studying the 'why' behind human performance. Body Carvers was founded to bridge the gap between complex health science and everyday application. We don't follow trends; we follow data. Learn more about Charity’s background and certifications on our site.
05/15/2026
Generic PDF workouts won't give you specific results. You deserve a blueprint designed for your unique biology and schedule. From nutrition to movement, get a plan crafted by an expert with the credentials to back it up. Visit our 'How I Can Help You' page to find the right path for your goals.
05/13/2026
One of our recent clients shared: 'I thought I had to starve myself to see results. Charity showed me how to fuel my body instead.' This shift in mindset is what leads to permanent change. We take pride in helping our clients reclaim their confidence. Read more inspiring stories on our Testimonials page today.
05/11/2026
Your body is an adaptable machine, which is why we don't let your routine go stale. We monitor your progress and adjust your macronutrients and training volume to prevent plateaus. Your plan evolves as you do. Have more questions about how our custom programming works? Head over to our FAQ section on the website.