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Western Springs, Illinois · In-person · In-home · Online

Strong body.
Steady mind.
One plan.

Personal training, youth performance, recovery therapy, and meditation — built on a mindset-first method that trains the body and the person carrying it.

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4Programs — adults, youth, recovery, mind
Grades 4–9Youth performance, Mon–Thu + Sunday
1-on-1Every plan built around you

The Method

Most programs train muscles and hope the mindset follows. Patience With A Plan works the other way: get the mind right, move with intention, recover like it matters — and the results hold.

01 — TRAIN

Strength with purpose

Progressive strength, conditioning, and functional movement — coached on form first, loaded with patience, and built to carry into real life.

02 — RECOVER

Rebuild to move better

Assisted stretch, cupping, acupressure, and Graston technique. Recovery isn't a rest day — it's half the program.

03 — BREATHE

A mind that holds

Breathwork and guided meditation that build focus, emotional regulation, and resilience — for athletes, students, and busy adults alike.

Kompassion

The philosophy underneath it all

Kompassion is compassion with accountability built in. You're met where you are — with dignity, never shame — and you're held to the standard you set for yourself. That's the culture in every session, for a 10-year-old athlete or a 70-year-old getting back on the floor.

Programs

Four ways in. Every one starts with a free consult and a plan written for the person in front of us — never a template.

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Adults · 1-on-1 & Small Group

Adult Training

Personalized fitness for real life. Custom programs blend strength, conditioning, functional movement, and recovery — in the gym, in your home, or online — with the consistency coaching that makes it stick.

  • Custom plan built from an assessment of your body and goals
  • Strength, conditioning & functional movement
  • Form-first coaching, every rep
  • Session packages with punch-card tracking — you always know where you stand
  • Active Adults track: strength, balance, and mobility work for mature adults who want to protect their bones, prevent falls, and stay independent
$85 / sessionPackages availableGym · In-home · Online
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Youth · Grades 4–9 · KBuddahTraining

Youth Performance

Strength and conditioning that sets young athletes up for success on the field and beyond — building physical strength, confidence, focus, and the discipline that carries into school, home, and life.

  • Speed, agility, and age-appropriate strength
  • Technique-first coaching — no max loads, ever
  • Mindset and executive-function skills woven into every session
  • Small groups split by grade: 4th–6th and 7th–9th
  • Parent updates on progress and attendance
$55 / sessionMon–Thu 4–7 PMSunday 9–11 AM
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Recovery · Mobility · Pain Relief

Recovery Therapy

Recover smarter to move better. Hands-on sessions that reduce pain, restore mobility, and keep you training — or get you back to it.

  • Assisted stretching — including a hip & hamstring program for relief and injury prevention
  • Cupping therapy
  • Acupressure
  • Graston technique (instrument-assisted soft tissue work)
  • Mobility and flexibility programming between sessions
By appointmentPairs with any training plan
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Mind · Breathwork · Meditation

Mind & Meditation

The mental side of the plan. Guided meditation and breathwork for focus, stress relief, and emotional regulation — plus Mind & Body Wellness workshops for schools and organizations.

  • Guided meditation sessions for kids and adults
  • Breathwork for focus and a calm nervous system
  • Mind & Body Wellness workshops for schools, districts & teams
  • Executive-function-through-movement programming for students and staff
Individual & groupSchool partnerships

Weekly Schedule

Youth groups run on a set weekly rhythm. Adult training and recovery are booked by appointment — mornings through evenings, Monday to Saturday.

Mon & Wed

Grades 4–6

Foundations: movement quality, coordination, and confidence.

4:00 – 7:00 PM
Tue & Thu

Grades 7–9

Performance: speed, agility, and strength that transfers to sport.

4:00 – 7:00 PM
Sunday

All Grades Together

Both groups, one floor — games, conditioning, and mindset work.

9:00 – 11:00 AM
Coach Buddah — Khristopher Argue, founder of Patience With A Plan

Meet Coach Buddah

Khristopher "Buddah" Argue founded Patience With A Plan® on a simple belief: people don't fail plans — plans fail people. His coaching starts with the mind, builds the body with patience, and holds every client to the standard they set for themselves.

Buddah is a personal trainer, life coach, and recovery therapy practitioner (assisted stretch, cupping, acupressure, Graston) who also serves as a middle school wrestling coach and works with schools and districts on Mind & Body Wellness programming. Through KBuddahTraining, the youth performance division, he coaches grades 4–9 in Western Springs and beyond.

His clients range from first-time lifters to competitive young athletes to grandparents training to stay independent — and every one of them gets the same thing: a plan, and a coach who won't let them quit on it.

Personal Trainer Life Coach Recovery Therapy Middle School Wrestling Coach Public Speaker

"Coach Buddah is great. He pushes you very hard, and gives amazing information. I've already seen major progress in every category. 100% would recommend."

— EMMETT D., TRAINING CLIENT

Sign Up

Tell us what you're after. Every sign-up starts with a free consult — no pressure, no contract talk until the plan makes sense.

Questions

Where do sessions happen?

In person in Western Springs, IL and the surrounding area, in-home by arrangement, and online anywhere. Youth groups train Mon–Thu evenings and Sunday mornings.

How do packages and pricing work?

Adult sessions are $85 and youth sessions $55, with multi-session packages available for both. Every package is tracked on a punch card — sessions used and remaining are always visible, and we'll flag you before your last session, never after.

What ages can join youth training?

Grades 4–9, split into two groups: 4th–6th graders on Monday & Wednesday, 7th–9th graders on Tuesday & Thursday, with everyone together Sunday 9–11 AM. Coaching is technique-first with age-appropriate loads.

I've never trained before. Is this for me?

Yes — most clients start exactly there. Your plan is built from an assessment of where you are today, and Kompassion means you're coached hard without ever being shamed. Patience is in the name for a reason.

Can my school or team book a workshop?

Yes. The Mind & Body Wellness program brings movement, breathwork, and executive-function training to students and staff. Choose "School / Organization Workshop" in the sign-up form and tell us about your group.