Tuesday, August 25, 2009

Now Forming: 2-Person Training Groups

We have a few openings in our calendar for new 2-person training groups. Semi-private group training is an affordable way to get personalized training in a supportive, encouraging atmosphere. The energy that a training partner brings to your session is motivating and taps into your competitive nature.

Our semi-private group training consists of 12 total sessions, meeting twice per week over a 6-week period. The rate for this program is $400/person + tax. We recommend that our semi-private group participants take the 2-hour kettlebell introductory workshop, and, if possible, the TRX Elements workshop. Both workshops are offered at a discounted rate for enrolled training clients. Since kettlebells and suspension training are integral components in our programs, we definitely recommend taking these courses. We are happy to schedule them just before the start of your 6-week program, and can usually limit the participants to the members of your particular group.

Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about our programs or would like to schedule a consultation. We would love to work with you & your friends or co-workers. Of course, we also accept 1x1 clients at any time.

We do offer 3-person small group training, but these sessions are conducted outdoors, as opposed to at the physical Underground Gym. Please contact us for more information and rates.

Wednesday, August 5, 2009

Client Testimonials

We wanted to take a moment to share some of the feedback that we have received from our clients. The best compliment to a trainer is the referral and feedback from the clients that we serve. Here at ATX Underground Fitness, we value each and every person that we work with. We strive to provide exceptional customer service, and to challenge our clients to excel and reach their goals. Many thanks to those who have provided their perspective and opinions on our programs and training styles. Please contact us if you are interested in learning more about us. We would love to meet you!

Coach, I DID IT!!! I crossed the finish line at the inaugural Trek Women's Triathlon! Surprisingly, my race time was faster than my previous practice times! Thanks for those highly dynamic, killer workouts that paid off on my BIG day (of course, at the time they occurred, I couldn’t give you thanks for those tough sessions….haha!!)

Due to a previous injury, I wasn’t sure if I would have been able to participate in the tri’. We trained smart and it happened. I truly appreciated your unwavering support, motivation, and encouragement.

THANK YOU for helping me get to the start line! Getting to the finish line was the easy part ;-) I wonder which event I’ll take on next? In the interim, I look forward to working out with you in preparation of the next BIG event! All the best
~Sonia G., Austin, TX

Nia certainly pushed me to my limits. As a trainer, she maximizes every workout, and pays a lot of attention to proper form and technique. The 8-week strength and conditioning program was unbeatable value for money, and the results were undeniable. Nia is a top-quality, very demanding physical trainer, with a lot of discipline and enthusiasm. – Sujatha K., Austin, TX

Nia - what a great person! I feel so blessed to have been put in her life……and her amazing hands! I had not worked out for some time & had gained more weight than I'd ever had on me before. As soon as I started working out w/ nia, I had a cast put on my left foot, so she was very challenged to find things to do w/ me. To my amazement, every single workout has been incredible & I have yet to be bored w/ any of them. She has an arsonal full of different types of workouts!! Nia knows how to encourage you to get thru the workout, as well as to give it the best you can. Even w/ my foot in a cast, she has built some great muscles in my upper body. I even feel the lower body, as well, even tho we aren't targeting that at this time! I couldn't be happier. Now that I've talked about what a great trainer she is, let me tell you she is also a wonderful person. She has the most beautiful sole & is as kind as they come. I hug nia ever time I finish a workout to thank her for being there for me. I couldn't have asked for a better trainer. - Susan D., Austin, TX

Working out with Jasen was both fun and demanding. His relaxed manner kept me at ease during every workout. He was also really good about helping me find the right equipment (dumbbells versus barbells etc.), so that I felt comfortable using the equipment, without compromising on the results. He pays a lot of attention to proper form while doing strength training. He also worked with me on nutrition, and charted my progress along the way, with every workout. He really gave me the sense of being part of a team (he and I) working on delivering the results that I was looking for out of my training. – Sujatha K., Austin, TX

Saturday, August 1, 2009

Client Progress

It's been a while since we've checked in, but we wanted to let our followers know that our clients are doing great! Several have renewed for another 6-week package, and some are combining that with private 1x1 sessions. I'm incredibly proud that EVERYONE is using the ropes gone wild, as well as several increments of kettlebell weights. The 9kg are getting less and less love these days as our ladies get stronger. They are noticing slimer waists, thinner thighs, inches coming off, and the smiles are bright and big. Everyone realizes that their results only come with hard work and focus to one's diet. We commend every client of ATX Underground Fitness for not being afraid to try new things. TRX suspension training, kettlebells, ropes, sandbags were all foreign concepts to our clients a few short weeks ago; now they are staples in their training arsenal and they are singing the praises of what was once unfamiliar and unknown.

Please contact us if you would like to get a taste of the challenge (and bask in the results). We would love to work with you and help you achieve your goals!

Here is a recent video of one client practicing her clean. In this particular session, she was also swinging the 20kg and 24kg bells. She was able to work the swing ladder (24kg -> 20kg -> 16kg -> 12kg) after only 7 weeks of training with us! Pardon my skills as a videographer...I'm still working on that :-)