I’m Craig Tvedt—an Uptown Dallas personal trainer, certified fitness coach, golf fitness specialist, and nutrition coach, and owner of The Uptown Trainer.
I help busy Uptown Dallas professionals get stronger, lose weight, and move better through personalized in-home personal training, online coaching, and custom fitness programs—all designed to fit your schedule, not disrupt it.
With 30+ years of experience, I’ve coached clients across Uptown Dallas, Knox/Henderson, Victory Park, Oak Lawn, Downtown Dallas, and Highland Park through:
Weight loss & body recomposition
Wedding & event preparation
Strength & functional training
Golf fitness & mobility training
Half-marathon & marathon training
Post-surgery recovery & return-to-exercise
I’ve worked with clients ages 16–82, from beginners to advanced athletes. Every program is science-based, individualized, and results-driven, delivered directly to your home, apartment gym, or online—so you stay consistent without fighting traffic or crowded gyms.
my mission
At The Uptown Trainer I’m committed to providing best-in-class private personal training, nutrition, and coaching services to help you achieve your health and fitness goals.
With my knowledge, skills, and expertise, we aim to guide you towards becoming the best version of yourself both inside and outside of the gym.
how it all started
My background in science and strength training began at the University of California, Davis, where I earned a Bachelor’s degree in Microbiology—laying the foundation for my evidence-based approach to fitness and nutrition coaching.
In 2008, a challenge to run a half marathon sparked a passion for endurance training I never expected. Since then, I’ve completed the New York City Marathon and multiple half marathons across the country, including events at Disneyland and Disney World—giving me firsthand insight into performance training, injury prevention, and long-term consistency.
I’ve been a certified personal trainer since 2010 through the National Strength and Conditioning Association (NSCA) and earned a dual Master’s degree in Exercise Science and Nutrition in 2016. My career has allowed me to coach clients nationwide in Los Angeles, New York City, and Dallas.
After seven successful years as a coach at the luxury fitness club Equinox, I founded The Uptown Trainer to provide busy professionals with high-level personal training, online coaching, and fitness programs—delivered directly to their home or office. The same elite standards, with far greater convenience.
MY VALUES
Integrity
Being trustworthy, communicating honestly, and respecting client privacy.
Diligence
To be patient, hard-working, and “show up” for each client.
Responsibility
To treat each client fairly, with respect and professionalism.
Empathy
Know and understand each client’s unique needs.
Experience That Delivers Results
I’m passionate about helping people become the strongest, healthiest version of themselves. I combine science-based training principles with modern fitness technology to deliver smart, effective programs that produce real results—without wasted time.
As an Uptown Dallas personal trainer, I’ve helped busy professionals improve strength, lose weight, move better, and train with confidence through personalized in-home training, online coaching, and custom fitness programs.
Specialties include:
Strength & functional training
Golf fitness & performance
Flexibility & mobility training
Body composition & weight loss
Distance running & endurance training
Corrective exercise & injury prevention
Pre- and post-natal training
Every program is customized, results-driven, and built around your schedule, whether you train at home, at work, or online.
My EDUCATION
Certified Personal Trainer, National Strength and Conditioning - 2010
Golf Expert - Level 1; Titleist Performance Institute - 2023
Golf Fitness - Level 2; Titleist Performance Institute - 2023
200HR Registered Yoga Teacher; Uptown Yoga - 2025
Nutrition Coach - Level 1; Precision Nutrition - 2018
Sleep, Stress Management and Recovery - Level 1; Precision Nutrition - 2022
Running Coach - Level 1; Road Runner Club of America - 2020
Kettlebell Certified Trainer - Level 1 and 2; Kettlebell Athletics - 2014
Pre/Post-Natal Certified Trainer - 2014
CERTIFICATIONS
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