I started working out with Heather in August 2009. She is a certified CrossFit Level 1 Instructor,…read moreKettlebell Instructor, Olympic Lifting Instructor, as well as CrossFit Kids Instructor. What I like about Heather is the attention to detail she has on a myriad of topics that go beyond "working out". She knows how to work with you if you have injuries, she knows how to build a nutritional plan that is not intrusive, she knows how to help you change your life one step at a time. I'm seeing great results and I would HIGHLY recommend Heather's services if you live in the Round Rock area and need the attention of a Personal Trainer - especially if you haven't been active for a while.

I dropped in to train at The Void mid December and had a great experience from start to finish. One…read moreof the ladies training there (the amazing Lex) actually beat me at a jiu jitsu tournament. We hit it off while competing and became friends through that experience, which says a lot about the kind of supportive, women-forward culture that exists at The Void. When I shared that I was looking for a new school, she invited me to come try out. On my first day, Mars (the owner) gave me a full walkthrough of the facility. The school is located inside a larger facility that includes showers, a full workout gym, a sauna, and more. The fact that The Void members have access to all of these amenities honestly blew my mind. All of the perks, along with the schedule and membership details, are clearly laid out on their website. I also really appreciated that there is no contract and that pricing is very affordable, especially for downtown Austin. I tried MMA sparring, jiu jitsu, and kickboxing. Jiu jitsu is primarily no gi, but you can bring a gi if you want. Every coach I interacted with was knowledgeable, respectful, and patient. Any time I had concerns around safety or technique, they listened and offered modifications when needed. As a woman training in combat sports, this made me feel genuinely respected and well taken care of. On the MMA and kickboxing side, it's worth noting that they have heavy bags in house. The kickboxing classes (led by Christian) also had a strong women presence which I loved. There is no uniform requirement for any of the classes, so you have a lot of flexibility with what to wear. I recommend wearing comfortable clothing and bringing gloves and shin pads if it's your first time. They also have a in house videographer and photographer who captures amazing photos and videos. You can check out his work on Instagram at @donpablo.arw !! I live up north in the suburbs about 30 to 40 minutes away so if it were not for the distance, I would have signed up in a heartbeat. I made a lot of friends in the short time I spent at The Void, and that really speaks to the training environment and culture they have built. The location itself is great with plenty of parking. There is cold water available, a vending machine nearby, and very clean bathrooms. Mars was communicative, and since I tried out during a weird time with the holidays, I was especially grateful for their generosity in allowing me to train through the end of the month. The Void also hosts free community events, such as the upcoming Couple's Self Defense Date Night. All of their information can be found on their website or Instagram at @thevoidmartialarts. I highly recommend The Void to anyone interested in jiu jitsu or MMA in the downtown Austin area!

Well over a decade I have been coming here and definitely one of my favorite gyms to train at in…read morethe world! When I'm in Austin this is the only gym I've trained in or will! Bart is a true martial artist and student of the game and all the students here are lucky to have such an amazing instructor! Ask him about pool training!!! *side note Bart is an amazing drummer!

Josue Madrid is simply the best trainer I've ever had... and I've had quite a few…read more He is a great motivator. I have trouble getting up in the morning to workout, but I always make it knowing J's motivation will be there. The motivation rocks through the hour workout, pushing you to new levels. He knows fitness. Josue knows working out, how to push you and keep you safe at the same time. He adjusts to your needs/abilities - Over some months, we've customized a resistance/cardio workout to help me lose my gut, but put on muscle... and it's working, I'm lifting about 50% more than I was 4 months ago (still have a ways to go on the gut). He cares. He's flexible - We've tried several different types of workouts, and he's willing to change/tailor workouts to what you like, what you need, and what you can do. He comes to ME! We're all busy, and it's great to know that Josue takes the time to train you when and where you want. He's RELIABLE - he shows up every time and on time... He's a damn nice guy... except when he makes you do 50 kettle bell swings at 7am, otherwise a nice guy. Highly recommended.

If you are looking for a great personal trainer, with a great attitude on life and all things…read morehealthy, then Josue is the trainer for you. His workouts combine cardio, strength, stretching, and most importantly tons of tips on proper form. He's great at keeping you focused on your goals to get fit, by tracking your measurements and giving you nice texts before the weekend to remind you to stay healthy (because we all know its easy to slip up on the weekends!) His prices are so much less than what you would expect to pay for the level of service and attention that you are given. And the fact that he comes to you is the best part. Have to stay late at the office? He can meet you there. Want to work out in a park one day? Done. I am so much fitter, happier and healthier today and I know its because Josue helped me get there. You will not regret hiring him.

LOVE working with Jacqueline. I hired her at first to do the 3 month nutrition plan just to get…read morethat part started since I was good with working out. I learned how to count macros and my body became leaner without moving much on the scale. Then she started to do 8-week challenges every quarter of the year so I have been doing that for about 5 times now I think? Loved every single time I did it. I would have progress each time too! Loved the accountability and the support from other members in the challenge!

Jacqueline is so full of information and always willing to share. She is great at bringing out your…read morebest and helping to meet your goals!

Tammy is a great trainer! She works you hard- but really considers your pace, your goals, and your…read morebody. She will come to your house, and her prices are super reasonable. I have been training with her for two months and I am so happy about how much stronger I am!

I sought Katie's training services after suffering a severe back injury and undergoing a lumbar…read morefusion surgery. I am employed in EMS and I needed to attain my pre-surgery fitness level in order to return to work. Katie designed workouts specifically to help me regain my strength, flexibility, coordination and stamina. Her training was so effective I was able to take, and pass, my department administered PT test on the very same day my surgeon released me from any physical restrictions. If you have fitness goals, Katie Bard with TriPoint Fitness will help you reach them. You will not be disappointed!!

I've been going to this school for about three years, since the "bad old days." (just kidding)…read more So they just moved out of the room they were renting at the AACC, the one where you had to be careful not to crash into the glass display cases and the kids would track dirt on the floor so during class your shoes couldn't grip. The new location is fantastic! Easily triple the amount of room we had at the AACC and we don't have to worry about banging into anything breakable now. The ceiling is much higher so I don't worry so much about hitting it when I practice staff forms. There are also now stretch bars along the back wall and storage for all the things we didn't use to be able to have before: kick shields, targets, etc. And now that we're not on the tile anymore its a lot less intimidating to practice jumping techniques and break falls in the advanced and contemporary classes. The instruction is still the same as always. The material comes from Shi Xing Ying, a Shaolin Temple trained monk who now lives in Houston. The Austin school is taught by his student, Scott Pettengill, and Austin students who visit Houston can attend class there with the monk at no extra charge. I've mainly focused on the Contemporary Wushu they teach there. The only other game in town for Contemporary Wushu, I think, is David Scott's school and the UT Wushu club if you're a student there. Chris Tong (studied under Jeff Bolts, Madame Wang Jurong, and the monk Shi Xing Ying) is the contemporary wushu coach at ISWCATX and for the UT wushu club. If you come and take traditional classes he's a steal at just $30 in addition to the regular tuition, but if you take only the contemporary classes the rates are still more than competitive (especially considering how few people teach true contemporary) with everything else out there. His classes are still fairly small, I guess because they start later--around 7pm-- which makes it even more of a bargain since they end up almost being private lessons. Although I guess if I write this and it sounds inviting then maybe they won't be so small and then if I want a private I'd actually have to pay for it...but the more the merrier? I used to feel like such a klutz as a kid, I was a terrible basketball player, but I've developed so much more balance and coordination since taking Kung Fu, especially the contemporary class. I'm always spent and exhausted by the end of class. Its a great workout in a relaxed atmosphere from instructors whose pedigree can't be questioned.

My kid has been attending this school for a few months and we've been really happy. The instructors…read moreare very good and actually give out quality instructions. We tried another school before and the instructor never spent much time helping the kids who weren't doing certain forms or movements right how to do them properly. The instructors here will work with a student one-on-one if they see that the kid is struggling with something. They are patient but ask the kids for their efforts. They are strict with the kids (no goofing off!) but are friendly and fun at the same time. It's a very low key operation at a reasonable price. The instructor/student ratio can vary but most of the time it's 3-5 students per instructor.

I fully admit this review is being written in my honeymoon period of getting into the gym. But…read morehere goes anyway. Two weeks ago, I was out running errands and saw the sign for Tactical Arts Academy. I also saw that it was almost exactly halfway between my office and home. So, I went to their website to see what they could do for me -- someone who's never been able to commit to exercise and who hasn't ever been able to find a fitness program they could tolerate enough. Leslie replied to my web inquiry quickly and we met the next day to discuss my situation. I told him my big fear was that I am massively out of shape. He explained that's why I was there. We discussed CrossFit and how the workouts can be scaled to meet someone's level. I decided to give it a try. My first three sessions have been one-on-one to learn how to do CrossFit safely. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't sore. Ibuprofen can fix that. But after each session, I come away feeling that I've accomplished something. Here's what I can tell you though. Leslie and Sergio, the two instructors, are beyond supportive. I feel encouraged and like I'm making headway. They're patient with newbies like me. And there's virtually no pressure. You're encouraged and pushed, but it's not boot camp. There's no drill instructor yelling at you. It's more like being mentored. And it's pushing me into fitness. There's no pressure to buy stuff. There's no long term contracts either. And heck, the gym is climate controlled and out of the elements so weather isn't an excuse. They offer CrossFit classes both at lunch and after work. Martial arts and self defense are in the evening if that's something you want to pursue as well. For once, I honestly feel I can keep up a commitment to being fit. If that keeps up, I'm going to have to ask Yelp for a one time exception to allow for a six star review.

I made sure to wait before writing a review to make sure it wasn't just the "i'm getting back in…read moreshape" craze of starting at a new gym. I've been working out here for the strength training classes since March, and it's been simply amazing. Bottom line up front: I've made amazing improvements in skill and strength and have lost around 18 lbs so far. TAA didn't do all of that, but Leslie and Sergio make this place a fun and engaging environment where you can achieve realistic goals. It's a great space with an open floor plan. The format of the work outs take off a lot of the pressure of trying to squeeze a bunch of work into an hour. Everyone who works out there is just like you: just trying to get back in shape - not some yelling raging meat head. I highly recommend Tactical Arts Academy for anyone who is looking for a low stress workout to get into their weekly routine.