Stop training
for the gym.
Start training for your life.
Coach Dave Vaughan's method for people who want real-world strength without the fitness-influencer fluff. Busy parents, executives, touring artists, elite athletes — coached for 25+ years, now trainable anywhere.
- 25+
- Years coaching
- 3,000+
- Clients coached
- 48.6K
- On Instagram
- 1
- Coach. No handoffs.
From the stage
to the summit.
Touring artists. Executives. Firefighters. Parents getting their bodies back. Different lives, same coach, same system.
Not a quick fix.
A different life.
90 pounds down. From 320 to 230. A husband and father of two who set a different example — and built a stronger body, better habits, and a healthier life that actually holds.
- A stronger body — not a temporary one
- Better habits that outlast motivation
- Confidence that shows up outside the gym
- A coach who answers — directly
"At 44, a husband and father of two, I knew I needed to change. After interviewing many trainers, I chose David. One of the best decisions I've made. He truly cares, stays focused every session, and adjusts so you grow without hating the process."
What we
actually believe.
The goal was never to build another fitness app. The goal was to make great coaching available to everyone — everywhere.
Fitness should fit your life
Forget rigid meal plans. Forget hours in the gym. Forget starting over every Monday. Fitness works around your schedule — it doesn't become your schedule.
Coaching changes everything
Anyone can download a workout. Very few people have a coach. Someone who adjusts the plan, keeps you accountable, knows when to push and when to back off.
Real coaching. Powered by AI.
You're not getting random AI advice. You're getting 25+ years of coaching experience — delivered every day through technology built around my system.
Built to last
This isn't a quick fix. It's a stronger body, more confidence, better habits, and a healthier life that actually holds up over years — not weeks.
Pick the way
that fits.
Online from anywhere — or private 1-on-1 in your home, your gym, or mine in Las Vegas.
Coaching with Dave, anywhere.
Best for: self-starters who want expert programming without paying per session.
- Personalized training built around your schedule
- Daily check-ins and progress tracking
- Nutrition guidance, directly from Dave
- Program adapts in real time
- Train anywhere — home, gym, hotel, outdoors
Starts in 5 minutes · Cancel anytime · No contract
In your home, your gym, or mine.
Best for: Vegas locals who want hands-on coaching and hate wasting time.
- 1-on-1 with Dave — no handoffs, no assistants
- In-home, on-site, or private studio
- Programming built entirely around you
- Real-time coaching and form correction
- Las Vegas, Henderson, Summerlin & surrounding
Limited slots · By application · Dave replies within 24 hrs
Not sure? Start Online today. You can upgrade to Vegas 1-on-1 anytime.
No filters.
No actors.
Real sessions, real clients, real work. Filmed wherever the training happens that day.
Different lives.
Same coach.
"Dave has been my trainer for over five years. He doesn't just hand you a workout — he changes how you think about your body and what's possible."
"Dave changed my life. Down 80 pounds and stronger than I've ever been. He met me where I was and never let me quit."
"Dave coached me through the level of conditioning a pro dance career demands. Endurance, strength, the whole package — and he made it sustainable."
Real people.
Real results.
No stock photos. No before-and-after fakes. Every transformation is a client Dave coached personally.
Press play. Move some weight.
The playlists Dave actually trains to — cinematic EDM, rock, and anthems for lifting, running, and chasing your next PR. Rotated regularly, with a few original cuts from king david woven in.
Get the app
Install Forget The Gym on your phone
No App Store. Add it to your home screen and it launches fullscreen like a native app — your workouts, one tap away.
- 1. In Chrome or Edge, click the install icon (⤓ / monitor+arrow) in the address bar.
- 2. Or open the browser menu → Install Forget The Gym.
- 3. On phone: visit train.forgetthegym.com and tap the button above.
Answered.
Honestly.
Something not here? Text Dave directly — the number is at the bottom of every page.
- Do I need a gym? +
- No. Programs adapt to what you have — home, hotel gym, commercial gym, outdoors, or zero equipment. That's the whole point.
- How is this different from a generic fitness app? +
- You're coached by Dave — 25+ years, 3,000+ transformations. AI handles the busywork so real coaching gets to you daily, not a canned PDF.
- What if I travel a lot? +
- Programs update in real time. Tell us you're on the road for 10 days and the plan reshapes around your reality — no missed sessions, no guilt.
- Can I cancel anytime? +
- Yes. Online is month-to-month, cancel anytime, no contract. Vegas 1-on-1 is by application with terms discussed upfront.
- I'm a total beginner. Is this for me? +
- Yes. Dave has coached first-timers, post-injury clients, and 60+ year-olds back into the strongest shape of their lives. You'll be met exactly where you are.
- What's included in the $39/mo? +
- Personalized programming, daily check-ins, nutrition guidance, real-time adjustments, and direct access to Dave through the app. No upsells.
Great coaching,
for everyone.
The goal was never to build another fitness app. The goal was to put 25+ years of real coaching in your pocket. Start today.