Darn it! I thought I submitted my review yesterday, but knowing how not-svelte I am at computers and the Internet...It's no wondering!!! God help me....He did!!!...because... ...My "238 lb, 38/40 waist" story started about a year ago when Lisa B. politely complimented me when I told her I walked around my neighborhood about 3X a week for wellness...(wellnessHell! I was doin' 80mg a day for high cholesterol/triglycerides, and 20 mg for blood pressure control!!)...uh, sorry...yes, the caring and proactive(good thing) personal trainer that she is, Mz. Buchanan proceeded to educate me. Somehow, during the conversation I knew she genuinely cared about my "condition", body, heart and soul... physical activity, diet were to change that day: Great, healthy, common sense diet; nothing extreme. A regular workout routine with variations for variety....well, this with my own realization that age 51 was catching up to me, it was die sooner, or live longer...quite sobering. After three months, I lost the first 35 pounds. I discovered veins(ladies don't read that part), healthy veins, and muscles I never knew existed in my 51 years. By the end of October I started toning well and continued to lose the other 15 within the next 6-8 weeks. I landed very softly on the fitness tarmac (as it were), at 188 pounds at the end of November of last year. My doctor dropped his jaw last visit. Amazed, he decreased my chol. med to 20mg and B/P to 10mg, and except for inherited chol. from uncle Fred, who really does look like a hot dog with bun, I wouldn't need that! Doc says I may not need any BP medsby next time and doesn't want to see me til next year!! thanks daktari!! With consistent follow-up and professional guidance from Lisa, It has been "easy" (NOT too easy) maintenance/work and regular fitness now, as a lifestyle. I say "easy" because it feels good to know you are helping yourself, inspiring others (always opportunities to share your story), and also honoring God with the only body you'll have on this earth. I could get into the self-esteem stuff too, yeah, that's all there ...but the point is, Lisa Buchanan and the great (and attractive) associates at Fit by Design can bring huge changes to your life. Gotta go now...to walmart for those waist 33 jeans I slipped into last week... read more

I'm Craig Miller from Chattanooga, TN. I'm biased, too!!! However, even more amazing, is and has been, the influence, and still, the personal attention and detailed instruction and coaching provided by Lisa Buchanan at Fit by Design! I started two years ago under her care on my diet and excercise. While I live in TN, Lisa was able to "teach" me by emails, pictures, and several visits from each other between TN and TX. You see, Lisa is my sister, thus the close and personal contact and success! You can see my before and after pics on the website! Of course, I have visited Fitness by Design a few times over the last two years and maintained "live" on-the-spot- contact...and now, to my main point: You can be assured that you will receive the most conscientious, professional, yet personal, individual care and training you'll ever find, from Lisa, as well as the fine, professional staff. I've met them, spent time with them, and obviously, I'm sold! Now, obviously, mine is a very special case. "long-distance" training is not what Fitness by Design does. So, if you live near or in Coppell, Go! Yes, she's my sister...and because I know her, you can know, if you are committed to fitness and wholeness for yourself, Lisa will see that commitment fulfilled!! craig miller ps. William B. is a great brother-in-law, and tremendous friend! Hey, Fitness by Design just has it all!! read more

As a wife, mother and having a full-time career outside the home I know how busy life can be...we all can find excuses but I have learned I can't take care of those I love most unless I take care of myself 1st. Therefore, I have been on a journey to improve my health by being better educated, listening more carefully to my body, changing my diet and it was time to take the next step but I needed help! Accountability knowing someone was there to help me to the next level of toning muscles, reducing body fat ...coaching, encouraging and teaching me along the way . Darla has truly been an answer to prayer. She has been such an inspiration knowing just how far to push me, we have fun and that hour truly flies by...I used to cringe when thinking about going to the gym while seeing very little results! I promise you will not find a more positive, upbeat, clean and motivational workout facility than at Fit By Design. Lisa B and her staff are truly living their passion while helping their clients succeed not only physically but emotionally, spiritually and mentally.... Isn't it time to think about YOU! read more

I am very pleased with the high quality of service I receive and excellent upkeep of this great facility. I enjoy knowing that I am being trained by experienced professionals who have chosen this as a career not just another job. I am never bored with the workouts (and I have been going to Rob for over a year now) Everyone here is friendly and genuine which is very refreshing. I highly recommend go to Fit by Design whether you are in need of just getting rid of some extra pounds, you are a serious weight lifter and need help getting in gear for a competition, you just need someone to hold you accountable or you are like me and need an overhaul in your diet and fitness regime. I feel much better and I really like the extra strength and stamina in my every day life. Thank You! Keep up the great work! God Bless You real good! JJ I checked the good for kids choice and I just want to clarify - I am talking about a child who is old enough to work out at a gym and needs a trainer read more

LisaB saved my life after surgery kept me bedridden for 3 months. I could hardly stand up and I was scared. The weird thing about her is that she has an uncanny ability to know exactly how much work you can do, even better than you do! She will be standing there, instructing you on some exercise and you will be thinking "Uh-oh, she has miscalculated! I can't do all of these reps! I am going to drop this weight!"....But you will be wrong.......you will be able to do exactly what she asks....mind you, she will get it ALL out of you, but you WILL be able to do it. Like all good teachers, she reaches in and gets things out of you that you did not know were there..but you must give yourself over and not fight it....just trust her and your body. If you put yourself totally in her hands and do everything she tells you to do and don't do anything she says not to do, your life will change. Fitness is the ultimate drug!...and LisaB will hook you up! read more

Like many individuals, I have been a member of several gyms/health clubs in my life. And like many individuals, I was not always consistent with my attendance or efforts. That changed when I found Fit by Design in Coppell. Fit by Design is not a large facility, but it definitely is a GREAT facility! GREAT things do come in small packages. If you want to improve your health, your physique and your life, then Fit by Design is the place for you. I have been a member for almost one year and I have never felt better. I am so proud of my accomplishments! Major kudos go to Darla Sevieri! I know the other trainers are as qualified as Darla because I see them interact with their clients. Everyone is knowledgable, professional and make training fun and challenging. I train 3 times a week and I am never bored. I am always challenged. Don't join another gym or health club. Join Fit by Design in Coppell. read more

I have worked out with two different trainers at Fit By Design. Donald Jenkins and Lisa Buchanan. Both are great with very different styles. Lisa is my main stay who has the iron hand with my over indulgent personality. In conjuction to my workouts with Lisa I joined a friend for 6 workouts with Donald. I loved Donald's style of workout and his gentle encouraging personality. He truly made me feel I had climbed a mountain each day I worked out with him. Maybe I felt that way because I could hardly desend the stairs to get to my car but was amazingly happy about it. I highly recommend both of these trainers and the overall establishment. It is an inviting, non-intimidating, extremly clean and everyone has the same goals of being healthy! read more

I have trained at Fit by Design since it first opened its doors and my experiences there have been outstanding. Lisa B has been my personal trainer for the last five years and many aspects of my life have improved. These include energy, stamina, all medical evaluations, body weight and body fat percentages. Quality of life undoubtedly hinges on one's physical , mental, and spiritual health. I weigh less and am in better physical condition than when I got married twenty-nine years ago. Believe me, I could go on and on . Suffice it to say that I would surely give this establishment even more than five stars on this website if possible. read more

If there isn't one thing you could improve about your health and fitness level, then I guess you don't need to go to Fit By Design. The rest of you should let Lisa and her amazing trainers change your life. In this studio you can't help getting a better body and feeling better, but you'll get something you didn't expect as well. New friends and in my opinion an extended family. These folks are all about sharing the secrets to a better and longer life in all the right ways for all the right reasons. LisaB and her whole crew rocks. Of course I'm biased too but in my case because every day since I met Lisa I look better and feel better. read more

Lisa delivers support, humor, strength, knowledge and most importantly...Hope. She practices hands-on tailored workout and nutrient plans after a thorough and thoughtful assessment. While there are times you think she has pushed you to the end of your endurance, she finds a way to teach you to dig a little deeper and take it a bit further. Through God given gifts, Lisa not only defines your physical self, she helps you makeover your spiritual self by lifting your self esteem. If you have been on the fence about where to work out or who to work out with...get off and run to Fit by Design. What are you waiting for...GO! read more

I have been training with the owner, Lisa B. since I was about 14. I am almost 17 now and I still train with her =] I learned how to get in shape and eat the right, healthy foods that give nutrition and energy. The whole shape of my body has dramatically changed. I used to be addicted to sugar and soda...that changed. I still enjoy the occasional sugary snack, but it's not my one love. I feel inspiration from Lisa and the other trainers each time I go. I highly recommend Fit By Design. BTW: The environment is very, very clean...not like those other guys ;) read more

Fit by Design has just celebrated it's first year, which is fantastic since they will be around for a long time to come! This "studio gym" is a safe and wonderful place to workout. Not only do you have the best trainers on the planet, you don't have any egos there to get in the way of you becoming a more fit you. It is a haven for most all that walk through the doors; great service, wonderful, caring people, and trainers that are able to cater workouts to your individual needs. Fit by Design...is just that...designed for you! read more

I have trained with Rob for a year and have had great results! Not only did I lose weight and gain muscle but I gained knowledge about strength training in general that I will use whenever I am in a gym. The staff there work as a team to get to know all the clients and all were enthusiastic and encouraging to me. As my body fat percentage dropped, my confidence working with weights grew and I went to the gym looking forward to being challenged. Thanks to Rob and everyone at Fit by Design. read more

Pleasant (co-ed) atmosphere for working out. Cozy (in a good sense) place with professional trainers and an ample selection of modern equipment. Easy to get to, and plenty of parking. Don't expect the muscle men of Venice Beach here, but a variety of people of all ages here going through the paces to exercise, maintain good health, and maybe lose a few pounds. read more

Lisa operates a friendly, professional fitness studio. The gym is clean, well-lit, and kept up-to-date. I followed my trainer when he moved to this location -- what a good decision. Lisa has hired the best of all trainers and a wonderful massage therapist, Zac. Rob is a terrific trainer, and Lisa provides a great enviornment in which to work out. read more

Interesting - yelp says that there are no reviews for this business yet but there were more than a dozen at one time (all good ones) and they have all been removed by Yelp. What gives? read more