Anthony is an amazing trainer. I've only been working out with him for 6 weeks but I am already…read morestronger, leaner, and feel great. He really knows his stuff - his military and boxing background really come through. He is also very caring - boot camp style when needed but personable. Workout solo or with a group of like minded fitness friends and you will see the results.

Fit Steady is the answer. If you're reading this review you've probably been considering getting a…read morepersonal trainer or joining a gym. Stop. You've searched enough, Melanie and the Fit Steady team will connect you with the trainer that's perfect for you. About 6 months ago I started my journey to fitness (again). After searching Yelp for reviews, Googling trainers and gyms near where I live, nothing looked all that appealing or different than what I'd tried before. Until I came across Fit Steady. After taking 5 minutes or so to read through the website and browse the list of trainers who were available (the list was much shorter back when I joined...) I decided to go ahead and fill out the Contact Us and ask for a consultation. Melanie set up an appointment very quickly got to the point, she was going to find me a trainer. One that would take their time, fit my personality, and tailor a program what I needed. That's just not something that sales people at the big box gyms will do, or even consider doing. Ever since that fateful day when I first spoke with Melanie I've been working with Anne Walker (my Fit Steady match!) and have nothing but great things to say about the experience. I'm closer than I ever have been to meeting my fitness and health goals, I credit this success to the time that Melanie spent to get to know me and my needs, and her ability to find a trainer who matched up perfectly. I wholeheartedly support and recommend Fit Steady!

FitSteady is awesome! From my first contact, Melanie was on it! She worked with me to learn about…read morewhere I am today and what my goals are for fitness. She used my specific data to find the right trainer for me. The trainer that I am paired with is great! He is focused on my success, and we work together at a level that is right for me. If you are serious about fitness and have had trouble finding the right starting point, FitSteady is your answer. You will be glad you did it!

Chris is a fabulous trainer and motivator! His workouts are challenging and ever changing - never a…read moredull moment. There is a community among his clients that make me want to set the alarm at 430 am every day. Definitely a place to check out if want to get strong and healthy!

I trained with Tim from Austin executive fitness and he was superb! He is detail oriented,…read moremeticulous and really cares about his clients. You will have a friend who cares about your well bring and is pushing you to achieve more than you knew you were capable off!

I have NEVER been trained the way Tim has trained me before! He is absolutely the best in Austin…read moreperiod.. He is patient, but stern and gives you the confidence to do more. If you are looking for the best trainer in Austin, hire Tim Valderrama! Thank you Tim!

I needed help. I couldn't afford a trainer for an ongoing routine, but I needed to know how to use…read moregym equipment. I've worked with Chika twice. She's matter-of-fact. She gets straight to the point. She is kind and compassionate. Truly, she wasn't anything like I expected. There was no yelling or overly perky encouragement. She listened to me. She watched me move. She showed me how to do exercises that were in keeping with my poor physical condition. At no point did she make me feel ungainly or out of place. And I am ungainly. Ha! I also loathe loathe loathe exercising. I've been driven to it by a health condition that responds best to weight loss. I will be going back to Chika occasionally because of her calm yet energizing personality. I felt completely comfortable and wish I could see her on a weekly basis. She will help you. Don't be scared like I was. Call Chika. :D

Let me say right away that trainers like Chika are incredibly rare. You probably already know how…read moremany trainers are out there who just immerse you immediately into physically demanding cardio without understanding the state of your body, what your tolerances are, and without regard for proper position during exercise. I have been taking private sessions with Chika at South Congress Athletic Club for eight months. Her knowledge of the human body is amazing and she is committed to your improvement, injury-free. She understands every twinge, every little strange sensation in your knee or back, and teaches you that you should pay attention to these messages from your body. She will help you if you already have injuries and teaches you how to prevent them. I'm a dancer--a ridiculously old dancer. But as much as I love it, the injuries, the pain, and Cortisone injections in my knee were getting me down. I had a membership at a gym and had been trying various machines trying to strengthen my legs to support my knees, but everything felt like I was damaging my knees further. I also had a shoulder injury that needed help. I went to Chika to find out what movements were destroying my knees; to get help with flexibility and strength in one shoulder; and to develop a general strength-building series of personalized exercises for what I wanted to do that I could learn to do on my own. She spent the first session observing how I move. I was so anxious to dive into strength-building, I didn't even realize how important this was. She identified the crazy imbalance between my left and right side that I didn't even realize was going on (and mind you I dance looking at a mirror constantly). She told me we had to correct this first in order to keep me from injuring myself. That did not take long and soon I was constantly employing the little tricks she showed me to balance myself out and I began functioning equally on both sides. That's when the real fun started. Her workouts are truly fun. Have you ever had fun doing abs? No crunches! I am so much stronger and I'm able to lift quite a bit of weight with my legs with NO KNEE PAIN. She also worked with my chiropractor to further develop a shoulder exercise and we worked that into my routine. Because of Chika I avoided a costly knee operation and I've strengthen my legs to prevent future injury; I understand the value of listening to my body when it is telling me something is a little off; and I have way more fun doing my strength-building workouts on my own. And when I go to my sessions with Chika, I look forward to it and we have fun, we laugh, but I'm still working my butt off!

I met with Ted & he became my coach/PT this part March of 2021 & it was easily one of the luckiest…read more& best decisions I made. From the beginning, I could tell how humble & kind Ted was and took as much time he could to understand what I had gone through with previous injuries & pain points I had in my body. He made sure to do his proper assessments and come up with an initial workout/PT plan that became more customized to my body as he learned more from how my body reacted. I mainly communicate with Ted over WhatsApp and we set in person check ups based on how I am doing throughout my workout/rehab program. At first, I wasn't too sure how this would work if our in person meetings were very limited but Ted is a great communicator on WhatsApp by making sure you have everything you need. I send all my videos of different exercises I do in my workout plan to get guidance & tips from Ted & address anything that causes pain. I've dealt with lower back pain for many years and never thought I would be able to do heavy lifts like squats or deadlifts. However, Ted has been the only one to get me past that point and this is the strongest I've been. Even with setbacks at times, Ted reassures me that it is a part of the process and I always bounce back & make a lot more progress. Thanks for everything thus far Ted and I am excited to see how far we will get! If you are like me and have a heavy internet in weightlifting & tried a ton of different PTs, Chiropractors, Doctors, etc with minimal progress on your pain then its time you meet with Ted.

Dr. Ted has been my coach and physio since July 2019. I originally approached him due to pain and…read moretingling in my right thigh during squatting. Through videoconferencing, he conducted an initial assessment of my body movements, diagnosed my source of discomfort, and prescribed a set of stretches to increase my mobility and flexibility. After 3-4 weeks, my pain during squatting disappeared and hasn't returned since. In terms of coaching, my goals were to get stronger and more muscular overall focusing on my posterior chain. Dr. Ted created a lifting program that included a mix of exercises to meet my goals as well as a plan for bulking that included tracking my calories and macros. What I like best about Dr. Ted is that he listens to you and thinks carefully about what your goals are because he truly cares about helping you achieve them. He's accessible through multiple avenues of communication. He provides feedback through videos of your lifts, asks about your workout after each one through messaging, and makes changes based on what you share with him. He patiently listens to and solicits ongoing feedback while maintaining a calm and positive demeanor. He helps you cognitively reframe your behavior when you're feeling down or unmotivated to help keep you on track. In less than 6 months, I've gained several inches of muscle everywhere including 2.5" of growth in my glutes. I recommend him highly if you need a professional with a rare mix of physical therapy knowledge, lifting experience, and motivational techniques. He provides a holistic exercise program that you can trust to keep you physically safe while optimizing your physique goals and maintaining your motivation.

Best trainer in kissimmee! Would definitely recommend. He has helped so much to be a better me, not…read moreonly physically but mentally, found a much better and healthier lifestyle.

Best in the business, An Austin fitness icon!read more

Imagine if you could learn to: - invest with Warren Buffet…read more- develop new technologies with Bill Gates - play basketball with Michael Jordan Those are just a few examples of living legends in some industries. I believe that training body building with Dave Goodin belongs to this list. Who's Dave Goodin without his 5x World Championships and 3x Mr. Universe? He's a professional personal trainer with a Masters Degree in exercise physiology and almost 30 years of experience. He is regarded as the Arnold Schwarzenegger of natural body building. Here's some context about my fitness level before/after I met Dave. I'm a self-confessed workaholic. I half jokingly say that I love the concept of a 40h work week so much that I've been doing it twice every week for several years. but it was being detrimental to my own health. I've been living a sedentary lifestyle for many years. as I've recently turned 40, I decided to make it a priority in my life to lead a healthier lifestyle and get in shape before it was too late. Since I had lower back issues, I wanted to work with a seasoned trainer that would respect my limits and help me prevent injuries. I also consider it important to have an efficient system in place for each applicable area of your life (financial, health, etc). There's an old Chinese proverb that goes along the lines of: when trying to know the way ahead, ask those coming back. Dave epitomized this concept to me because he's conquered it all in his industry. I consider myself very blessed to have found Dave right here in Austin, TX. (some people have travelled from all over the world to train with him). I've been training with him since the end of 2016 (I'm a 6'2" male, had ~245lbs. and I'm now down to ~205lbs. 8% body fat). I've improved my overall health and I'm in the best shape of my life. Dave will guide you on your own journey and help you achieve your goals. that being said, there are no shortcuts, there is no silver bullet. It takes a lot tenacity, consistency, commitment, motivation. There's a lot of mis-information out there on the internet, health companies trying to sell you fad diet programs, products, magazines, etc Dave has a wealth of knowledge and helped me debunk several fitness myths. He actually teaches you his system so you become well versed in maintaining a healthy lifestyle on your own. He trains a wide range of clients from teenagers trying to boost self image, families wanting to get in better shape together, all the way to professional body builders and athletes getting ready for competitions. if you want to train like a pro, go with the best in the industry. I wholeheartedly recommend Dave.