Meet Your Coach

Coach Gio: Founder & Head Coach

A smiling man with a beard in a gray tank top and a beige cap stands in a kitchen, holding a container labeled 'Buck'ed Up G'. The photo includes an inset of the same man on stage at a bodybuilding event, showcasing his muscular physique and flexing his muscles, with a backdrop of various event logos and sponsors.

Whats up guys I’m Zacharias McGee (Coach Gio)- founder of Bulk N Shred and a full time strength/ physique coach and Body Builder!

I didn’t grow up gifted, athletic or confident. I started as the skinny kid who couldn’t put on weight, I didn’t understand how to train or eat properly and I came from a family with unhealthy habits. Fitness wasn’t a hobby for me- it became a necessity.

Over the years, I committed myself to mastering training, nutrition and the mental discipline required to build a strong body and strong life.  That journey wasn’t always comfortable. I managed a gym for 2 years while sleeping in my car, showing up every day anyway- training, learning and refusing to quit on the vision I felt called to pursue.

That experience shaped how I coach.

Today, I’ve trained and coached 100+ clients both in-person and online. Helping every day people build muscle, lose fat, gain confidence and develop discipline that carries far beyond the gym. I specialize in strength training, physique development, bodybuilding prep, conditioning, and longterm lifestyle transformation- not quick fixes.

My coaching philosophy is simple:

  • Structure beats motivation

  • Consistency beats intensity

  • Small improvements daily create life- changing results

Every program I write is intentional. Every check-in matters. Every client is coached like they matter- because they do.

Bulk n Shred isn’t about extremes. It’s about becoming 1% better every day, building a body you respect, and earning confidence through disciplined action. If you’re willing to follow the process and do the work, I’ll meet you with unmatched support, honesty and accountability.

I don’t coach everyone- but if you’re ready to take your training seriously and invest in yourself; you’re in the right place.

Success Stories

“Gio is amazing to work with. His knowledge of the body and how it can work for you is vast. You tell him your goals and he will guide you down a clear path that is reachable. Guiding you step by step and the accountability is natural because you don’t want to let him down.”

Two women in workout attire: the woman on the right is wearing an orange tank top and black leggings, flexing her biceps in a gym; the woman on the left is wearing a black sports bra, shorts, and gloves, standing with hands on hips against a white wall, indicating strength.

“I am very satisfied with my personal trainer, Gio McGee. He made exercise fun and helped me develop strength and balance due to weakness and a few falls at home. He has a great personality which makes you want to keep coming back.”

Two images of the same woman, an older woman with blonde hair, standing with a young man in each. In the first image, she is wearing a black Florida Gators t-shirt, black shorts, and sneakers, hugging the young man who is in athletic gear with a red and black shirt and shorts, inside a gym. In the second image, she is wearing a blue Florida Gators t-shirt, and she is standing with a young man in gym clothes, inside a gym locker room. The word 'Power' is written in black handwritten style on the bottom left corner of the image.

“I truly can’t say enough good things about Coach Gio. When I started bodybuilding, I was overwhelmed and unsure of where to start, and his coaching gave me clarity, structure, and confidence. He always knew when to pull back for recovery and when to push me beyond my comfort zone. Thanks to his knowledge and support, I achieved the best shape of my life and gained a lifelong friend along the way!”

Side-by-side photos of a woman before and after transforming into a bodybuilder, wearing bikinis in the 'before' photo and a competition bikini in the 'after' photo, with the word 'Transform' at the bottom.
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