Adrian Williams x Metagenics: A Q&A on Training, Recovery, and Longevity

Adrian Williams has built a career telling people to embrace being uncomfortable. The recovery work, the joint support, the daily habits that let a 41-year-old sprinter keep teaching and training at that volume. 

That is the part we wanted to hear about. 

Adrian joined Metagenics as an ambassador this year, and we sat down with him to talk through how he actually approaches his health, not just how he coaches other people through theirs. In this Q&A, Adrian covers: 

• How he decides which supplement brands earn his trust 

• What his Metagenics stack looks like, morning and night 

• Why he treats joint health as something to be proactive about 

• What he's changed about his approach as he's aged 

• What he would tell someone starting from zero 

First, Who Is Adrian Williams? 

Adrian Williams is a Peloton instructor who teaches Tread, strength, and rowing classes, and a Metagenics ambassador. He is a native New Yorker with Bronx roots, a competitive sprinter, and a photographer when he is away from the gym. 

Adrian joined Peloton in 2020 and has since become one of its most recognizable strength and Tread coaches. His classes are known for sprint-style intensity delivered with a lot of humor and for the reminder that the work does not end when the timer does. Stretching and mobility are a cornerstone of how he trains and how he coaches, the piece he credits with keeping him moving well enough to keep sprinting. 

Outside of Peloton, Adrian is an ambassador for lululemon and BMW USA, and the founder of Great Things With Adrian, his culture, food, and community project. 

Adrian Williams' Story  

Fitness was not the plan. Adrian ran track at a Bronx high school and originally set out to become a pediatric nurse, drawn to the idea of helping people through their hardest moments. 

He came into training sideways, after the economic downturn that followed 9/11, when he took over a trainer friend's client book to help support his family. From there he moved into New York studio fitness and built a reputation as one of the hardest-working coaches in the city. He has described his mother, grandmother, brother, and sister as the pillars of his life. 

Nearly two decades later, the intensity is still there. What has changed is what he is training for. 

That shift is the reason this partnership made sense to us. Adrian is not looking for a quick result or a trend to attach his name to. He is building a routine he can sustain into his fifties and sixties, and he holds supplement brands to the same standard we hold ourselves to proof before promises. 

We Sat Down With Adrian 

We asked him about his routine, his stack, and what he has learned about staying in this for the long haul. 

Here is the conversation. 

What matters most to you when choosing a supplement? 

"I try to approach my health holistically. For me, it starts with whole foods, quality nutrition, movement, recovery, and healthy habits. Supplements are there to support that foundation, not replace it. 

When I'm evaluating a supplement brand, I look for products that are backed by science, research, and real clinical expertise. I'm fortunate to have a strong network of health and wellness professionals that I trust, so I pay attention to what practitioners and experts are recommending. 

I also gravitate toward brands that aren't chasing trends or focused purely on aesthetics. I want products that are designed to deliver real results and complement an active lifestyle." 

Why Metagenics? 

"Metagenics really aligned with me from the beginning because of their commitment to science and quality. Every product is developed with clinical-grade care, and there's a level of rigor behind what they do that I appreciate. They're focused on proof, not promises, and that's important when you're talking about your health. 

As someone who moves a lot and puts a lot of demand on my body, I also appreciate that Metagenics is thinking proactively about things like recovery, joint health, and long-term wellness. They offer solutions across multiple categories, which allows me to build a supplement routine that supports my goals without having to piece it together from a bunch of different brands." 

What are your daily non-negotiables? 

"Hydration is number one. Making sure I'm drinking enough water throughout the day is non-negotiable. I also prioritize a healthy, balanced breakfast and intentional movement. 

Some days I'm teaching or training multiple times, but even on days when I'm not, I make sure I carve out time to move my body. Movement is one of the biggest investments I can make in my physical and mental well-being." 

What does your Metagenics stack look like, AM and PM? 

"My routine includes the StayStrong+ Joint & Muscle products, the Brain & Body Creatine, and the StayStrong+ 4-in-1 Collagen Chews. I also incorporate fish oil, UltraFlora probiotic, a multivitamin, and Vitamin D3 on days when I know I'm not getting enough through sunlight and my routine. 

It's a stack that helps support everything from recovery and performance to overall wellness and longevity." 

Here is how that breaks down: 

The two powders in his rotation, StayStrong+ Joint & Muscle and StayStrong+ Brain & Body, both pair collagen with creatine, which is a combination we get asked about often. We covered the reasoning behind taking creatine and collagen together in more detail. 

The rest of his stack runs on the 4-in-1 Collagen Chews, UltraFlora Complete, and a daily multivitamin. 

What's your favorite Metagenics supplement or ingredient? 

"The StayStrong+ 4-in-1 Collagen Chews are probably my favorite right now. Not only do I genuinely look forward to taking them every day, but as someone who moves as much as I do, supporting my joints is incredibly important. 

They're easy to incorporate into my day, and they've become an important part of how I support my joint health. As someone who is constantly moving, teaching, and training, having a product that helps me stay proactive about recovery and mobility has been a really positive addition to my routine." 

What first sparked your passion for health, performance, and longevity? 

"Health, fitness, and wellness have always been part of who I am. I've always been fascinated by what the body is capable of and how intentional habits can improve not just performance, but quality of life. 

Over time, that passion evolved from simply wanting to be fit into wanting to understand how to stay healthy, active, and thriving for the long haul." 

How are you evolving your approach to wellness as you age? 

"As I've gotten older, my focus has shifted more toward longevity and sustainability. I recently turned 41, and I'm thinking beyond today's workout and looking at how I want to feel years from now. 

I'm also passionate about helping remove some of the stigma that can exist around men's wellness and self-care. Taking care of yourself shouldn't be viewed as a luxury, it should be viewed as a priority. Things like recovery, brain health, joint health, sleep, and stress management have become just as important to me as training itself." 

What would you say to someone just starting their wellness journey? 

"If you're just starting, remember that it's never too late. Start small. Go for a walk. Lift some weights. Focus on consistency instead of perfection. Small actions repeated over time create meaningful results. 

For anyone thinking about their long-term health, I'd encourage them to take an honest look at their daily habits. Your nutrition, movement, recovery practices, self-care routines, and supplement strategy all play a role. Be intentional about how you're investing in your health because your wellness is one of the most important investments you'll ever make." 

What is your personal experience with collagen? 

"Collagen has become an important part of my routine because I put a lot of demand on my body. Supporting joint health, mobility, and recovery is something I'm always thinking about, and collagen is one of the ways I help support that. 

For me, it's less about quick results and more about consistently investing in long-term health and performance. Joint health is something we should be proactive about, not reactive about." 

If you are working out where collagen fits into your own routine, start with the benefits of collagen peptides, then compare the types of collagen supplements and how much to take with our guide to collagen dosage. 

What is your personal experience with creatine? 

"Creatine is one of the most researched ingredients available, which is one of the reasons I incorporate it into my routine. I use it to support my training, recovery, and overall performance. It's a simple addition that aligns well with my goals of staying strong, active, and performing at a high level." 

Why do you take StayStrong+ supplements? 

"I take StayStrong+ every day as part of my recovery and wellness routine. Whether I've just finished a workout, taught a class, or simply had a demanding day, it's something I use to support my body. Recovery is important, but I'm also focused on being proactive about my joint health and overall longevity, which is why it's become such a consistent part of my routine. 

I love StayStrong+ because it makes it easy to build a supplement routine backed by science and designed for people who live active lifestyles. The products are created with real research behind them and support the things that matter most to me: performance, recovery, mobility, and long-term health." 

Start Your Own Version of Adrian's Routine 

Three things stand out in how Adrian approaches this. 

He builds from a foundation first, and treats supplements as support rather than a substitute for food, sleep, and movement. He works proactively on joints and recovery instead of waiting for something to hurt. And he measures progress in consistency, not perfection. 

None of that requires being a Peloton instructor. It requires picking a routine you will actually keep. 

If you want to start where Adrian did, the StayStrong+ collagen range is built for exactly this kind of active, long-horizon routine. You can also browse the full protein and sports nutrition category to build around your own training.