Derek Engelking

About Coach

Derek grew up in Westborough, MA and moved to the DC area in 2020. A former collegiate athlete, he has spent most of his life around sports and fitness, but it wasn’t until he began focusing more intentionally on his own training that he realized how transformative proper resistance training and nutrition can be. He has seen firsthand how the right approach can improve energy, mood, metabolism, body composition, and overall health. Derek believes that most common health goals are achievable with the right guidance, and he’s passionate about helping clients move better, feel better, and show up as the best version of themselves. Derek is a NASM-certified personal trainer and also works full-time as an investment strategist at Mercer. Outside of helping clients—whether in the gym or with their financial goals—he enjoys cooking, playing guitar, and spending time with his wife and daughter.