Srdjan Injac (pronounced “surgeon”) is the founder and head trainer of ELEV8 Fitness. He has worked in the fitness industry since 2008, specializing in strength training, resistance, conditioning, flexibility, balance, plyometrics, endurance, and sport-specific programs. He also works with clients recovering from injuries and post-surgical procedures.
Srdjan develops personalized training plans tailored to individual goals and capabilities. He is also the host of Build For Health, a podcast on TruStory FM focused on the role of strength and movement in long-term health.
Aging is inevitable. Weakness is not. This week, Pete and Srdjan dismantle the myth that getting older means getting weaker — and make the case that the gym might be the most powerful longevity tool you’re not using.
You asked. We answered. From missed training weeks to mixing periodization styles to knowing when beginner programming has hit its ceiling — Pete and Srdjan tackle the real questions about how to build a smarter, more sustainable program.
You’ve been carrying these myths around like extra weight — and they’re heavier than anything in the gym. This week, Pete and Srdjan bust eleven of the most persistent lies (and sometimes truths!) in fitness, from “lifting will make me bulky” to “I can crunch my way to a flat belly,” and replace them with something far more useful: the truth.
You’ve been working out for months and you’re still basically doing the same thing you did on day one — and somehow you’re surprised it’s not working. This week, Srdjan explains why your body is smarter than your effort, and what it actually takes to stop spinning your wheels.
The scale only tells you how heavy you are—not what that weight is made of—and that’s why it can wreck your motivation. Pete and Srdjan lay out the metrics that actually matter, from body composition trends to strength, recovery, sleep, energy, and the everyday signs that your body is changing even when the number won’t behave.
Coming back from injury or surgery isn’t about “getting cleared” and hoping for the best—it’s about rebuilding trust in movement without letting ego or fear set the pace. Srdjan and Pete walk through how to bridge the gap between physical therapy and real strength training, how to read pain signals, and how to return smarter (even when your body still has opinions).
Two joints, endless bad advice: knees and shoulders get blamed for everything, but most of the damage comes from ego-loading, sloppy control, and skipping the boring stabilizer work. Pete and Srdjan sort the myths from the mechanics and give you a clear way to decide when to stop, when to scale, and when to keep moving—lighter, smarter, and pain-aware.
If you’ve ever worried that missing a 30-minute post-workout window means your muscles are quietly packing their bags, this episode is for you. Pete and Srdjan Injac break down what actually matters in nutrition timing—and why consistency beats panic every time.
Flexibility lets you access range of motion; mobility lets you use it. In this episode, Pete Wright and trainer Srdjan Injac untangle why that difference matters for strength, aging well, and moving through life without negotiating with your joints.
Cardio doesn’t have to be miserable, and in this episode Srdjan explains why even a small amount of the right kind of effort can transform your strength, recovery, and daily energy. If you’ve been avoiding the treadmill like it owes you money, this conversation will give you a smarter way in.