I can't recommend Chris Protein enough. When I first came to him I was badly out of shape. After several years of not working out I had just about zero muscle strength and as a result I can barely do a squat or a push-up. I had no endurance and got exhausted during just about any cardio. Just after a month later the results speak for themselves. I'm 10lbs lighter. My body has started " shaping". I can do squats, push-ups and now a multitude of new, ever-more challenging exercises. Best of all, my attitude towards fitness has changed. It no longer feels like a hassle to exercise, but a process I actually enjoy in no small part due to the self-confidence losing weight and gaining muscle has given me. Chris was and continues to be the perfect trainer on this journey. He's encouraging and pushes you without being overbearing. He's patient but never lets you take the easy way out. No two sessions with him are the same - he continually switches up what we do so I am never bored. He's also a stickler for form so, as well as learning how exercises should be done, and injury-free, Outside of the gym, Chris is just as helpful, providing me with a specific diet plan, as well as cardio exercises and gym workouts to maintain progress when I'm not with him. Finally, Chris is always on time to every appointment, engaged during every session and available on text if I have a questions. I feel he is as committed to my progress as I am. read more

Chris is an excellent personal trainer. He puts me through great workouts and tracks my progress on everything. We do regular body composition analysis so I can be sure I am on track to hit my goals...That's a huge help that not many trainers do often enough. I'm definitely seeing the results, and am gaining muscle and losing weight at the same time...which is also awesome. Chris is very knowledgeable as well. Anytime i ask him a question he always gives me a good explanation and details in the answer. You can tell he paid attention is school! It has been nice to learn new things throughout the process. If your looking at trainers to build muscle or burn fat I highly recommend you use Chris. I'm had some remarkable results in a short amount of time. Chris is the 3rd trainer I have used over the last 6 years. Comparing apples to apples...He's head and shoulders above the norm. Great value. Great results. read more

I trained with Jessica this past summer before I went back to school, and I must say she will be irreplaceable. I have had multiple personal trainers in the past and Jessica is by far the best. Every morning even though it was early (and I am not a morning person) Jessica was always on time, smiling, positive, energetic, and ready to help me reach my goals. I truly believe this attitude, as well as her knowledge for human anatomy, is the reason my workouts with her were so successful. I have never received so many compliments about my physical appearance or felt this good about myself... SO THANK YOU JESSICA. To give you a preview of my time with Jessica, we initially met and discussed my personal goals. Jessica then created a plan for me with the time I had before I needed to return to school to reach these goals. Our workouts were never boring, she was always adding new exercises and techniques. She ACTUALLY listened to me, when I told her I didn't feel a certain exercise where I wanted to (ab area) she would then redirect me and help me focus in and activate those certain muscles so I could perform the exercises and get the most out of them. I HIGHLY recommend Jessica to anyone looking for a personal trainer who you can feel comfortable with, has a good attitude, and gives you the results you want. read more

I will only workout if I am forced to be accountable to a trainer, so I called Chris Protein last year. Chris Protein has taken me from 140 slim to 155 lbs athletic in just this one year. He has a low pressure type of training style that I like. I only workout like 4 times a month and we have gotten results! Felt pretty easy, I'm a fan of that. Call Chris Protein after you read this last word read more

Ok so I would like to start off by saying that this review is long overdue. I found Chris Protein several years ago by googling and yelping trainers in Austin. I read through a ton of profiles and reviews and decided that Chris seemed like the dude I should train with. A little history on my experience with personal trainers....Over the course of my adult life, I've used numerous personal trainers men and women. What I've found is that I become too close of friends with the women trainers and the dudes, for the most part are total meat heads (wanting to "pump you up" and then hand you a donut), or they tend to hit on you once you've become a long time client. Men trainers usually don't focus on a lot of the nutrition side of training which is such an integral part of it all. Then I found Chris! He was very quick to respond which at first I though to myself, he must not be very busy, and quickly discovered that he is in fact extremely busy but he takes his business very serious. Other than the training part, which I will get to, Chris is by far the most professional personal trainer out there. He is always very timely and efficient for his appointments. You always get reminders, there is hassle free billing and he is very on top of his game. I've found that unfortunately, this is not the norm when it comes to finding a trainer. He is very intelligent and remains professional throughout your time with him. I worked with Chris for a little over a year before I had to dial back my finances a bit. He is personable but stays on task. I have to admit, sometimes when I'm not "feeling it" at the gym I like to distract my trainers with my wit and not work as hard... Ummmm Chris will laugh with you but it's all about business. He's not gonna let you slack!! Now for his training style. I can only speak for myself, but I do know he is very diverse in his training skills. From getting you ready for fitness competitions to just helping you get over your fitness hiatus, he runs the gamut. He's very good about making sure you warm up and stretch during each workout, which I really appreciate because as much as I intend on doing that when I get home, I never do:) Chris is HUGE on form first, meaning he's not going to let you lift a bunch of weight just because you think you can. Most likely, when you're lifting a bunch of weight right off the bat, you're doing it wrong. It's amazing, when doing things with the correct form, how much harder it is! But wow, it makes a ton of difference! Chris is very cautious and aware when it comes to injury, he is always looking out for you. If you feel like you may have something going on in your body that's not quite right, he would rather modify your workout than push through just for gains. I love this about him! Ok, so I really could go on and on about Chris Protein, but then I'd probably lose you on the long winded review. It all boils down to, if you're looking for a great, professional, personal trainer... Chris is your dude. Hands down. You will get results, amazing ones. Just trust him and do what he says. PS. He has some great words of encouragement, I call them Chris~isms. You'll see. It'll put a smile on your face! read more

It was the beginning of the year, and I had a brand new resolution. "I want to look more like this someday!" I thought to myself, passing through 'fitness inspiration' pictures online. To my dismay, I had discovered in the past that no matter how high I jacked up the resistance on my elliptical at the gym, it wasn't exactly creating the sleek, all over lean muscle look I was after, so It was time for a change in routine. A pretty serious one, at that. I knew If I wanted to get the particular results I was admiring, I needed to start appreciating and utilizing an area of the gym I had minimal experience in...free weights and barbells. This intimidated me quite a bit. On top of a want for specific aesthetics, as I climbed the belt ladder in my martial arts school, the testing was becoming more and more stressful. My strength was definitely lacking and I needed to do some outside work to keep up with the demanding training. More reasons to get help so I could start learning! I jumped on craigslist, searched around under "personal trainer" and took the first step...making an appointment with someone who looked like they knew what they were doing (plus he had some awesome before and afters of clients.) After my first meeting with Chris, I already considered myself very, very lucky. The knowledge he has obtained is simply outstanding. Every time I asked a question, his answer was so thorough and detailed that I learned more in that first appointment than 3 months in Body Pump (which did little for me other than creating some elbow strain.) I let him know that my biggest goals included learning to lift heavy without injuring myself, gain as much information over nutrition as possible to maximize my workouts and lower my body fat percentage so my results in muscle building would be more visible, and to become more efficient in my martial arts classes, especially when belt testing time comes around. He assured me we could do it, and built me a whole program including a nutrition plan, which ended up being VITAL in terms of maximizing my training with proper macros( a totally new concept to me) and breaking through the dreaded diet plateaus. If macros and plateaus confuse you like they did me, this is the personal trainer to talk to. The information on how to break through my weight loss plateau was worth its weight in gold. He also told me exactly what to do in order to up my calories after I finish my weight loss so I can up my strength gains even more while staying lean and not going backwards. Refreshing, considering I used to think people end up having to gain fat when they go for more muscle mass! At this point, I have been training with him for 5 months and it's clear he's made a long term client out of me. Outside of the nutrition, he built me a personal training program that included all of the classics such as squats, dead-lifting, pull-ups, rows, bench pressing, etc. I've learned so much about form and technique in lifting from him, I sometimes find myself critiquing peoples technique when I'm at the gym (and people regularly compliment mine... Thanks for that, Chris!) I guess that's what happened when you get your information from a professional. The accessory work he has taught me has more than helped with my martial arts training. My overall performance in class has improved so much I actually look FORWARD to my testing, and seeing how far I've come. Even more outstanding is the fact that at no point have I experienced any pain. I've made a lot of gains with absolutely zero irritation to my joints and look forward to every training session. Toughing it out in the gym alongside this trainer is actually fun, even when the workout is killer. I guess I would call him a secret weapon, except that whenever people ask me how I'm changing so quickly, I'm always excited to let them know who I learned from. read more

I have been training with Ryan for several months now and he has been the best trainer I've ever worked with. He's friendly and knowledgeable and helped me get back to my pre-pregnancy weight fast. He's been really flexible with my schedule if things have come up last minute, which is inevitable with a new baby. He makes really good routines for me and even when I broke my finger was able to build routines around it. The hour flies by working out with Ryan and I feel great afterward. I'm seeing great results and it was the best decision I ever made to get on a program with him. read more

EVOLVE is an affordable, small but well equipped, locally owned gym. I have been training there with Jessica for the last 2 months and she has been really helpful. She is knowledgeable, a great listener, is encouraging and fun to work with, and tailors our sessions to address my goals. Her workouts are always different and never boring. Working with her has vastly improved a messed up rotater cuff, and my strength and tone has markedly improved as well, so I am really happy about this. If you are looking to support local economy, avoid the corporate gym vibe, and work with some talented and affordable trainers, I highly recommend EVOLVE, and especially Jess! read more

Before I met Chris, I had tried just about everything to get what I thought was a perfect body. However, no matter how much triathlon training, crossfit, running, and watching what I ate, I couldn't figure out how to get what I wanted. I was already working very hard by preparing vegetarian food and spending lots of time doing cardio. I initially had reservations about hiring a trainer because I thought it would be too expensive. I also thought I should be smart enough to figure it out on my own. But, after 33 years, I finally decided to hire a professional. Within a month of working with Chris, I saw significant results. I was stunned. After four months, he helped me achieve the beach body that I wanted for a trip to Miami. With just one training session a week, the benefits have way exceeded the cost. After Miami, now Chris is helping me to build up my legs. I couldn't be more pleased with the results that Chris helped me achieve. I've gotten never gotten so many compliments and stares in my life. The best part is that I finally have a great physique that I can maintain. I highly recommend hiring him!! read more

I worked out with Chris over the period of about 60 days. As a result, I put on about 10 pounds of muscle, dropped my body fat, and increased my overall strength. He custom tailored a workout program for me, got me on a customized nutrition plan, and helped me perfect my form. He was great to work with, always very responsive outside of our scheduled sessions, and easy to work with. I'd highly recommend Chris to anyone who is looking to for a personal trainer. I'm looking forward to going back to him in the future to fine tune my program. read more

I hired Chris about 8 months ago and he has helped me tremendously. I had been lifting weights and dieting for about 10 years but had never achieved the physique I had been working so hard for. I had done lots of research over the years, tried many different workout regimens, and have done tons of the God awful diets that are out there. However, I could never get in the type of shape I wanted. I finally had enough of trying to do it on my own and luckily I found Chris Protein. Chris is extremely knowledgeable and he bases everything on studies and tried-and-true methods . While training with Chris I found out that I had a lot of misconceptions about lifting and dieting. Some of my lifting techniques were off, some of the notions I had about weight training and exercise were wrong, and I had been dieting all wrong as well. If I hadn't hired Chris then I could have spent more years spinning my wheels and not getting the results I wanted. When I first started working out with Chris, I told him how I wanted to look and he laid out what we needed to do to make that happen. He made a workout plan for me, a flexible diet plan, and easy ways to keep track of it all. At first I needed to bulk up. So for 5-6 months we worked on gaining muscle. I gained about 17 lbs and my strength in all lifts went up a lot. For the past couple months we've been focused on getting cut. I've already lost about 10 lbs but I've maintained my strength and muscle mass. This is the best shape I've ever been in and I'm still improving. Bottom line: hiring Chris is one of the best decisions I've made and I'm going to continue training with him. read more

I have been working with David since November of last year. I am so thankful I took a friends recommendation on using David. I could have never had the same results on my own. He is professional and is with you every step of the way. If you workout with David, you will see results! read more

David Lattanzi, personal trainer on Chris's team has been training me for over a year. When I met him, my body was racked in pain & inbalances from years of improper weight training and stretching. Little by little, David's training healed my body. Today I am thrilled to say I am pain free and have never felt so good!! His new "Functional Rehab" workouts have been amazing!! At an age when most people start falling apart, David has me rockin in my high heels, skinny jeans & sleeveless tops! I will be 65 yrs young this year and am a grandma! I highly recommend David! And best of all, he is very kind and educated. Who could ask for more? read more

Before I met Chris I worked with several trainers over the years. When I started working with Chris I could tell right away that I found a very unique trainer. The fitness regimen with advice and planning on diet started to show results right away. He clearly has a solid understanding of how to intelligently structure workouts for specific goals - it is not in any way the standard one workout for all. He takes the time to track progress and use that data to further refine the workouts. His methodology has clearly worked - at 38 years old I am now in the best shape of my life. read more

Alyse is my trainer from the Chris Protein group. She is an awesome trainer and has exceeded my expectations. Considering I have never worked out, I am pleased that she has been so patient with me. She always answers all the many questions I have and doesn't mind showing me exercises as many times as I need to understand them. I've met most (or all) of the other trainers in this group and all of them are very friendly. I would highly recommend them to anyone seeking a trainer. read more

I have worked out for years and came a long way with weight loss and muscle gain on my own. However, I hit a wall, like everyone does in weight loss, and needed help. Chris helped me to monitor my diet (cals,carbs and fat intake) without any adjustment for two weeks to see where I was. After that, he designed a diet plan just for me with a set amount of cals, carbs, fats and proteins for me to consume daily. Since hitting my wall, which was 136 pounds, I am now at 127 pounds and counting down! He helps me adjust my micros and macros every few weeks to adjust my metabolism and keep losing the fat. Chris can help you lose weight without even stepping foot into a gym! I'd recommend the work out though, which he can also help you with! read more

I used to live a very unhealthy lifestyle, in both my eating habits and exercise habits. I wanted to lose the weight (about 40 pounds) but I just didn't know how. I knew a few trainers, but I wanted someone who was informed, did their research, and didn't push me to cut out certain things from my diet. Enter my trainer Chris, who not only has helped me transform and drop 40 pounds, but has helped me gain muscle, become informed about eating and exercising right, and most importantly, gain confidence! I have never felt so great about myself, and I honestly wish I had started training with this guy earlier. I LOVE working out and eating right, something I never thought I would say and I now compete in the NPC bikini division, something I had only dreamed of doing. Whether you are looking to compete, gain muscle, or just be a healthier person all around, Chris is most definitely the trainer to go! He sincerely cares about helping others get healthier and achieve their fitness goals and dreams and also uses science-backed methods and strategies. (not to mention the first session is free!). The fact that he loves what he does (and walks the walk and talks the talk) makes all the difference. So, ready to put down the pizza and make a change in your life for better? Go call Chris! :) read more