AkramHameed
Executive Fitness Coach
Classically Trained Pianist
I’m the founder of Body By Akram in Scottsdale, where I coach executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals. Music, martial arts, and a career across technology and business have shaped the perspective I bring to my work.
The person behind
the coaching
My father, a Vietnam veteran, is my inspiration in fitness. He introduced us to martial arts when we were young and instilled discipline early.
I grew up with three older siblings. My mother helped shape my creativity, tolerance, and the way I connect with people. Both parents are part of the foundation I carry with me.
I grew up with a strong aptitude for mathematics, an appetite for books and study, and an ambition to develop my abilities fully. Curiosity has always been a powerful part of how I learn.
By 16, I was deeply involved in fitness and studying it with real curiosity. I saw the changes it made in people and experienced its effect on my own mindset.
I began teaching myself piano at 15. Music came to me naturally, especially its emotional expression. Technique required more deliberate work. At times, I practiced six to eight hours a day, working to bring what I heard and felt into the way I played.
At 19, I earned a full scholarship for piano performance at Arizona State University, where I studied with the piano faculty. My ambition was to become a concert pianist and share music around the world. I also gave concerts for senior citizens at Lord of Life Lutheran Church in Sun City.
There have been difficult seasons in my life, and I’m still growing. Every day, I try to become a better version of myself and make a positive contribution to the people around me. Helping people is the legacy I want to build.
Outside work and music, I share my life with three Akitas: Kuma, Kai, and Koda.
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A clear plan
Personal attention
Through Body By Akram, I coach executives, entrepreneurs, and professionals on strength, conditioning, nutrition, and the habits that support their training.
Understand the starting point
Your goals, current abilities, schedule, and training environment give the plan its context.
Connect the work
Training, practical nutrition guidance, and accountability work together rather than becoming separate tasks to manage.
Review and adjust
Training records and progress measures help guide changes as your needs and circumstances evolve.
Coaching information, current services, and published client stories are available on the business website.
Another part
of the story
Piano was an early ambition and a serious part of my life. My repertoire included Chopin, Brahms, Rachmaninoff, Bach, Medtner, Beethoven, and Haydn. Rachmaninoff is my favorite composer. These personal recordings share a small part of that musical background—from independent learning at 15 to classical study at ASU.
Intermezzo, Op. 118 No. 2
Ballade No. 2
Étude, Op. 8 No. 12
Three recordings from my personal collection.
Watch the performancesIn my own words
Reflections on learning, work, and the experiences that inform my perspective.
What learning piano at 15 taught me about practice
From independent learning to classical study, and why developing a skill remains important to me.
The experience I brought into fitness coaching
A career through technology, sales, management, and marketing before building a business of my own.
The legacy I want to build
Family, difficult seasons, and the daily choice to keep growing and helping others.
Start with
a conversation
For coaching, visit Body By Akram to explore the approach and share your goals. For a professional introduction or another inquiry, reach me directly.
Visit Body By AkramCoaching details and availability are discussed through Body By Akram.