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.
What if the secret to lasting fitness isn’t hitting the next milestone but becoming the kind of person who never misses a workout? Pete and Srdjan break down the science of identity-based goals, share client stories, and answer your questions about strength, size, and building a healthier mindset.
Is it ever okay to copy other people at the gym? This week, we dig into listener questions on form, lifting goals, and the fine line between progress and ego—plus a sneak peek at upcoming episodes on ADHD and fitness identity.
Fad diets promise fast results—but often leave you worse off than when you started. This week, Pete, Srdjan, and guest Misty Lohn reveal the truth behind crash diets, why preserving muscle matters most, and how small, sustainable steps lead to real change.
Not every exercise deserves a place in your routine. Pete and Coach Srdjan expose the “forbidden exercises” that put your joints at risk—and the safer, smarter alternatives that actually build strength.
Good form isn’t about looking pretty—it’s what keeps you safe and makes every rep count. This week, Pete and Srdjan explore how form and isolation turn “boring” exercises into the foundation of real, lasting strength.
What’s the real difference between training at a big national gym and a private studio? New trainer Brooke Passey joins Pete and Srdjan to unpack incentives, atmosphere, and coaching—and Srdjan drops news about his own bodybuilding prep.
Looking for a trainer but overwhelmed by options? Srdjan lays out how to vet a coach, why private gyms often deliver better outcomes than big-box memberships, and the exact questions that reveal whether you’re in good hands.
Maintenance gets a bad rap, but it might just be the most important phase of your health journey. Pete and Srdjan break down why holding onto your gains is a skill—one that keeps you strong, resilient, and ready for whatever comes next.
You can’t out-train a bad recovery plan. In this episode, Pete and Srdjan dig into the truth about recovery—not as a luxury, but as the hidden engine behind progress, performance, and pain-free living.
What if the hardest part of getting healthy isn’t the workout—but walking through the gym door? This week, Pete and Srdjan dismantle the myths and mind games that keep people from taking the first step, and offer a gentler, more human roadmap to sustainable change.