Start Now: 6-Week Small Group Training

Our 6-week small group training program is our most popular training option. Here at ATX Underground Fitness, we like to say that we put the "personal" back in personal training! Our small groups are limited to 2 people for that specific reason. We like to get to you know and challenge you in a supportive, fun environment. Each 2-person group meets 2x/week for 6 weeks (12 sessions) for about 60 minutes per session.

Simply round up a friend, co-worker, or a new workout buddy and train with us together. Each 6-week session costs $400 per person + tax. So, if you're interested in working in a dynamic training atmosphere but can't afford to train 1x1, this is the perfect program for you! These sessions can be co-ed. Based on your group, we will determine a training schedule that everyone can commit to. We really look forward to getting to know you and helping you achieve your health & fitness goals!!

We currently have open time slots Mon-Friday during the morning, lunchtime, early afternoon, and late evening (groups that start at 7PM or 8PM). Start the new year off right with individualized private training without the crowded new year's rush at the local gyms. We know this is a popular time of year for people to start revisiting their health & fitness goals. We are here to help you reach those goals!

New Year 28-Day Challenge

We are introducing a 28-day challenge here at the gym, starting Jan 4, 2010 or any 28-consecutive day period.

Here's the scoop:
Always make sure to warm-up properly prior to starting the challenge. Conclude the workout with a cool-down and stretching.
THE WHEN: Mon, Jan 4 - Sun, Jan 31, 2010 (or any 28 day period of time)
THE TASK: Complete 200 mixed swings & 100 snatches per day (50/side)
THE CATCH: Complete the daily challenge in 30 minutes or less. Record your time and kettlebell weight each day. Try to complete one set of exercises before progressing to the other (i.e. if you start with swings, do all 200 before moving to your snatches and vice versa). You must complete 50 snatches per side. You can rest and/or switch sides as many times as you need to during the 30-minute time period.
THE CAVEAT: Please note: this is high rep training, so you will want to protect your hands. Please see the note at the bottom with suggestions on how to do this. I do not recommend using gloves for this challenge! We should be trying to ween ourselves off of gloves anyway during our KB training, but I know that I often use them to protect my hands.
THE PRIZE: Bragging rights!! Couple this challenge with clean eating, and in 28 days you should see an increase in overall cardiovascular capacity & strength and noticeable changes in your overall body composition.
KEEPING IT HONEST: Share weekly progress on the blog or via email with us and/or your training buddies. Select some type of measureable goal to track and compare at the end. For example, your goal might be to complete the task using the 16kg kettlebell by the last week of the challenge in under 20 minutes. Don't worry if you miss a day here or there. Just record it, share it, and see how you do over the 28 day challenge!

Important Note: Be forewarned that this challenge will test your grip & likely cause calluses. I always get a blister or two, and usually don't wear my gloves due to the excess friction that they cause. If you want to protect your hands, I suggest trying Tracy Reifkind's sock sleeve method. Chalk also works...I do not recommend the use of weight lifting gloves during high repetition snatch or swing training sessions.

If you are interested in following my own personal journey with this challenge, I am journaling my progress on my personal fitness blog: http://fitgirlatx.blogspot.com/. I also have some helpful tips & videos on hand care and high rep snatch technique.

Good luck!!!

**Disclaimer: If you choose to participate in this challenge, you are doing so voluntarily at your own risk. We will not be held liable for any injury or mishap that may occur. Make sure that you know how to properly swing and snatch a kettlebell before attempting this challenge. Additionally, make sure that you have clearance from a physician prior to starting this or any exercise program**

TRX 25% off sale - ENDS TODAY

Hi everyone,

Just wanted to let you know that the Fitness Anywhere (TRX) 25% off sale ends today. Stock up for the holidays!! Click on the picture below and use code TRXHOLIDAY to redeem

Check out the new downloadable workouts as well; they just released one featuring Drew Brees! Cool stuff!

Happy holidays!

Hello everyone! We hope that you're all managing stress levels this holiday season and remembering the meaning behind it all.

Please let us know if we can be of assistance over the holidays or as we enter the new year. We'd love to help you reach your health & fitness goals or help you continue on your journey, wherever you may be on that road. We are always accepting new clients/groups, and we look forward to meeting with you soon!

ENJOY bringing in 2010, and take good care of your holistic body, mind, & spirit.

Enter the final 4 weeks...

Hey gang! As you all know, the last 4 weeks of 2009 have crept up on us :-D. Strive to eat clean the majority of the time, but ALLOW yourself to ENJOY the holiday season without too much guilt. Try to get in some quick workouts (30-mins) most days of the week, keep your water intake high, and sugar intake to a minimum. The holidays are for family, giving, helping, and loving others..Peace be unto you & yours..and be kind to yourself.

If you're into setting resolutions, why don't you set them early and start them now instead of waiting until Jan 1? Why put off until tomorrow what you can do today? Get started now..even in just a small way.

We are here to help, so let us know what you require!

Fingers Crossed: Our New Addition Coming Soon

We are working on adding another phenomenal piece of equipment to the gym. We've been on an intense nation-wide search to get our hands on it. We just received a phone call on Friday afternoon that one of our local vendors may have found one for us! Once we confirm & finalize the sale, we will let you know what it is :-) Only one of the most intense conditioning tools out there...we are so excited! Hopefully we aren't celebrating prematurely. It's a definite splurge, but a must have in the Underground. When we get it, you MUST set up some time to come check it out. We'll break it in with some of our small group clients.

Come join us!

Peace!

The Underground welcomes: New AoS Kettlebells

We have some new Art of Strength kettlebells coming; they should arrive late next week. We used these babies when we went to the AoS Certification course this past June. I love the look and feel of these kettlebells, and they all come pre-drilled with the hole at the bottom to accomodate the Kettlebell Buddy. If you are interested in the AoS kettlebells, kettlebell buddy, or the certficiation course, check out the AOS Online Store. Even if you don't want to become a kettlebell instructor, I still HIGHLY RECOMMEND the course, as you will learn so much about proper technique and safe progressions. Everything AoS is top notch.