

Grinder Spencer Jr.
Elite Personal Trainer | Health Coach | Lifestyle Coach | Founder| Community Leader
Devoted Father • Loving Husband • Man of Faith • Community Leader • Legacy Builder
My approach to coaching is rooted in holistic wellness—focusing on the mind, body, and lifestyle as one connected system. I believe that true transformation doesn’t require expensive equipment or exclusive resources. Everything you need to become healthier already exists within your reach—and within you.
What drives me most is witnessing real-life transformations. Watching my clients shift their habits, reach their goals, and step into their dream lifestyles is the most rewarding part of what I do.
I stand firmly on one principle:
If you want change, you must first become the change.
Certifications & Expertise
- ISSA Elite Trainer
- Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
- Health Coach
- Nutritionist
- TMCA Lifestyle Coach
- Physical Therapy Technicain
Specialties Include:
- Calisthenics Training
- Weight Loss Management
- Diabetes Prevention
- Stress Eating Recovery
- Youth Coaching & Training
- Holistic Wellness
- Lifestyle Transformation
My Journey
My introduction to fitness began in childhood through my great Uncle Bud. During his visits from New Jersey, he would spend summers with my family in North Carolina, teaching us the importance of movement, discipline, and healthy living.
As a child, I faced several health challenges—bone issues, asthma, and weight struggles. But through my uncle’s influence, I was introduced to a different way of living: vegetarian practices, yoga, martial arts, flexibility training, and calisthenics. What started as simple activities—like “speed walking” around the neighborhood—became the foundation for a lifelong passion.
That foundation carried me through some of the hardest seasons of my life.
In 2009, I lost my mother.
Shortly after, in 2010, I lost my home.
During that time, I developed a habit of stress eating and was later diagnosed as prediabetic.
I didn’t even realize what I was doing until my son pointed out my eating patterns.
From
2010 to 2013, I struggled deeply.
But in 2014, everything changed.
Through intentional lifestyle shifts—cleaner eating, consistent movement, and mental discipline—I was able to completely transform my health.
The weight I had gained disappeared, and I found myself again—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.
That transformation didn’t just change my life—it gave me my purpose!
Beyond coaching, I am deeply committed to community wellness, empowerment, and generational transformation.
I am one of the Founders of Black Families Rising Inc., an organization dedicated to helping families navigate life’s challenges through wellness-based solutions—educational, financial, emotional, mental, and spiritual support. Through this work, we actively serve communities by providing resources, stability support, and pathways to long-term success.
I also lead the Books Up Guns Down Campaign, an initiative focused on redirecting youth and families toward literacy, education, and self-development while actively addressing the impacts of gun violence in our communities.
As the Founder of Stronger Self Fitness and Health, I’ve created a platform that merges fitness with real-life application—helping individuals build strength not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.
Through our partnership with 4 Self Fitness and Health, we’ve expanded this vision into a collaborative movement, combining expertise and services to reach more people and create a deeper, lasting impact.
I am also the Creator of the Total Self ELITE System: Unity in Wellness—a transformative approach that integrates physical fitness, mental resilience, emotional balance, and lifestyle alignment. This system is designed to help individuals become their highest selves by focusing on total wellness, not just isolated goals.
This unified movement is further strengthened through the presence and impact of Jasa Love (wife), whose work in spiritual healing, postpartum care, and holistic wellness brings a deeper level of emotional, mental, and spiritual alignment to the mission—ensuring that the Total Self ELITE System truly embodies Unity in Wellness from every dimension.
My Purpose
“There was a time I almost gave up on my dream of becoming a personal trainer. Life’s challenges were heavy, and the path didn’t seem clear. But with the encouragement and belief of my wife, I found the strength to keep going.”
Today, I stand as a coach, mentor, founder, and living example of what’s possible.
My mission is simple but powerful:
To help people overcome their
obstacles, reclaim their health, and build a lifestyle rooted in wellness—without feeling overwhelmed or unsupported.
I don’t just train bodies.
I help transform lives.
I help rebuild families.
I help strengthen communities.
Because when we become healthier individuals, we create stronger families… and ultimately, a better world.
