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.

Enter: the 9th month of 2009..are you still on track?

Wow, time has just flown by. We are already at the beginning of the 9th month of the year. How have you done with the goals that you set for yourself back in January? How are your health, overall conditioning level, and self esteem?

Bottom line: we have 4 months left of 2009 - 16 weeks. If you fell off track, you still time to get back on. Realize that setbacks happen to ALL of us. Be strong enough to take that first step. Don't be afraid to ask for help taking the second and third steps. In 16 weeks, you can get in the best shape of your life, or just feel better about yourself. ATX Underground Fitness can help you get there! It's never too late to start. If you have a habit of saying "I'll start tomorrow, or next week, or next month", we want you to throw that thought away and cancel it with something positive. Start NOW. Believe in YOURSELF. Surround yourself with the tools to get you there.

We are happy to help you; one of our semi-private training groups are a great way to meet friends, gain teamwork, and get in better physical condition. Please contact us if you feel that we can help in any way. Make it happen! No excuses!

Happy Labor Day!!

While many Americans consider Labor Day to be synonymous with the end of summer, remember it was a holiday that was created to honor the hard working people of this great country. These current economic times have been challening across the board. However, know that you will overcome and that it is our labor that has built and recovered these United States in the past. We will do it again.

Happy Labor Day, everyone!!

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.

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