I love working out with Sondra. More than anyone I have ever worked out with, Sondra Lieder gets…read moreresults! She pushes me to work hard, but never pushes me to injury. I've improved not only my strength, but also my balance, stamina, and eating habits. When I started working with Sondra I had just finished my 3rd round of chemo. I had had breast cancer and several years later, uterine cancer. My diet had gotten really out of whack and I had gained about thirty pounds. In addition, my balance was terrible and I fell all the time. I had spent so much time in bed that I had very little strength or stamina. Our first year together was hard and I didn't always look forward to training. But I liked Sondra and actually began to enjoy our workouts! At first, I wasn't used to being challenged that way and I had gotten lazy. But something in me wanted to get stronger and fitter. I wanted her to be proud of me. I missed some workouts, but I kept at it. Today I'm not the same person. I look forward to workouts, and because Sondra is so knowledgeable, she knows how to keep me engaged. Now I hate to miss a session! I've lost all the weight I'd put on and am so much stronger and fitter, with better endurance. Sometimes it's hard for me to believe. I like the way I look and feel and I can do so much more than I once could. I plan to keep training with her. I think Sondra is the best! I recommend her unreservedly.

​ I was looking for someone that would customize a workout for someone over 60 and who has not done…read morethis kind of work in at least 10 years . Sondra has really helped me develop some upper body strength in just a few sessions. I am shocked at how much I can sweat by doing such focused motions and it really makes me feel like I'm getting a great workout and I am! I highly recommend Sondra as a personal trainer!

Carmen is not only a talented personal trainer but she is an amazing human being. I have worked…read morewith trainers and practioners in the past that just go though the motions, but she is so present and thorough in her guidance. She is incredibly knowledgeable about the body, and helped me identify underlying issues with my body mechanics and breathing that I've been struggling with for years. Carmen is intuitive and compassionate, and beyond being an amazing trainer she is truly a healer. I cannot recommend her enough!

I wanted weight training with posture and technique as top priorities. Sitting all day does a…read morenumber on my health and posture. Over the past few months, Carmen's work with me has significantly improved how I feel throughout the day. With her training, I've discovered entire groups of muscles I never even knew I had. Mainly in my back. Building them up has made keeping decent posture easier throughout the day. That's my primary goal and it's clearly happening. I hold myself differently and feel more comfortable, especially at my shoulders and lower back. My lower back pain is gone. I sleep better and feel more confident walking around. Carmen has a real intuition for the body's movement, reminding me of my ballerina sister. Carmen can tell just by watching when something is off. She's also great to be around; whether it's the exercise, the company, or both, I'm always more cheerful leaving a workout. The app plus video also enables me to continue sessions while traveling. Anyone who can have her guidance is very fortunate.

I have officially been here a year. For me, that's unheard of as I don't do any type of workout for…read morea year because I either a) don't feel comfortable or b) I don't see results. So, am I seeing results on the scale - no. But, muscle weighs more than fat. Where do I see the results? In my pants size, bra size, and overall clothing size. Clothes that I haven't been able to wear for a few years are fitting again. I can walk to my car carrying my backpack without breathing heavy. I can take a flight of stairs without being winded. I can sit on the floor and get back up without looking like an overturned turtle. This gym beats other gyms and personal trainers because they give you a new program every 6 weeks. You are given a set of workouts and for 6 weeks, you do those workouts. You can start an exercise with a 5 lb weight doing 6 reps and at the end of 6 weeks, you could be at 10 lbs and 10 reps. You have a written record of your progression. After 6 weeks, you get a new set of exercises. This way, you don't get bored and all of your muscles will get a workout. All the trainers rock. There isn't anyone that makes me feel uncomfortable. Being a woman, that's important to me. If you keep with a regular schedule, you'll see the same people working out week after week. We encourage each other and, after the isolation of covid, it feels good. By far, the best workout experience that I've ever had.

It's been three years (and another 312 workouts) since I last wrote a review. Verdict's still the…read moresame: This is the best gym in Austin, hands down. Great for weight training, Olympic lifting, or power lifting. Trainers know their stuff. Love love love the people. Super supportive place.

I've been working with Anu Morgan for over 6 weeks and she absolutely knows how to get results…read more She creates a program that fits your individual needs and level. What's even better, she has her own studio you can go to or she can come directly to you which saves you a gym membership. Summer is here....give her a call

Mere words cannot express how glad I am to have found GoddessFit…read moreThe environment is so welcoming to women-state of the art equipment (and no funky gym smells!)along with a staff that actually cares my trainer Katie goes above and beyond with encouraging texts and homework assignments for days I am not training on site; she has made it fun to workout after a long lifetime of neglecting myself. I'm standing taller,eating better and able to move my body the way I want to because of Katie's encouragement. Go there now -you deserve it

I have tried a lot of workouts. Boot camp, pilates, bar, zumba, rowing, spin, step aerobics, dance,…read morerunning, cross fit and power lifting have all been in my repertoire at one point or another. One of the issues that I came across was that eventually I would get bored with those "one size fits all" classes. Additionally, since classes are elective I could come up with 1,000 excuses not to go. I needed someone to count on me to show up. I decided it was time to search for an actual trainer who could help me achieve my goals. I looked all over online for trainers and I knew I wanted three things: 1.) A gym that worked with all body shapes and sizes. There's nothing more confidence shattering to your inner workout goddess than staring at women in what appear to be bras and underwear while you're sweating it out in your Dad's old college basketball shirt and pants. 2.) Trainers that were willing to shake things up and try new methods. 3.) A gym that believed in a holistic approach to training. Mind, body and nutrition needed to all be part of the plan. I met with Carol -- an incredibly enthusiastic and passionate fitness lover -- who owns the gym. Right away she started talking about my goals, interests, types of workouts I enjoy, etc, etc. She took a lot of notes and got me all squared away. I have been training with Veronica for a little over a year. Let me tell you ladies, if you're willing to put in the work, you will see results! I have lost INCHES off my waist, hips and thighs. For the first time in my life I feel fit. Veronica has encouraged me to be strong, try one more rep and even cut out some of the junk food that I love eating! Veronica is willing to mix up the workouts too. We have done everything from pilates to kick boxing to some aerial yoga moves. I never in my life thought I could hang upside down and then use my body weight to propel myself to my toes and yet I did it 15 times! The gym itself is clean and comfortable. You can choose your own music and every trainer there is so friendly and sweet. If you're looking for a place that will value you for your whole self --- the person who loves pull ups yet also finds themselves eating a little queso at midnight -- you should try Goddess Fit. They totally get the human side of fitness and are willing to help you find the best fit for your body and goals.

I came here yesterday. I am a old guy, broken down from a great life of being a musician,…read moremotorcycle wrecks, race car wrecks, skiing disasters, playing Army for many years and basically burned the candle at five ends. Add the tum tum, and you would think this is the last place I would end up. The different orthopedic doctors and Physical Therapists all basically said go to something like this and see what makes you hurt :-( . I called and talked to the business and it turns out that they have many different types of classes, including rehab and recovery. They would make adjustments for me if needed. The business was spotless and organized to a T. Then came the class. The instructor, Jennifer, was quite charming as was the staff. The attendees were all ages, shapes, sizes, and I was not the only man there. Jennifer said she could adjust the instruction if needed due to all my damage and I said no way, go full blast and if I had problems I would adjust myself. So, full of confidence, I started immediately with the class which was a "grace", or something like that, for newbies. Jennifer was enthusiastic, and kept the tempo going. I had some problems at first following the instructions as I was new to this, but with the mirrors and her assistants, I started getting the idea. Yeah! I heard "shake it off and rest" but I could never see where "rest" was in the picture. I realized that if I totally stopped I would never be able to start up again, so I did the best I could. Then I learned to hate the words "bar and barre". When you are told to grab or lean on the bar, you are really going to get it. All in all, it was wonderful. Jennifer or one of her assistants would come and help with advice, and there was only 2 moves I could not do. When we were finally finished, my muscles were shaking so bad from lack of use in the past few years, I asked my wife to drive home, much to her glee. Fast forward 1 day and I am worn out and sore, but in a good way. I am definitely more flexible, I don't have pain where I used to have pain, so this event probably saved me a lot of money to doctors and therapists as I know now where to target and to what extent I can handle and still live.

Today was my first visit to Dancer's Shape. A friend invited me and I wasn't sure what to expect…read morebut was down for some post holiday exercise. Walking into the studio you feel like you're in a trendy little boutique. Cute furniture, modern furnishings. The receptionist immediately greeted my friend and I and gave us a quick tour around. I felt very comfortable there for it being my first time. The instructor, Emily, met with us before class to explain what we were in for and reassure us that it was ok to work out within our own limits and take breaks as needed. We did the Shape class which encompasses strength training and toning. You might think a class loosely based on ballet sounds kind of like an easy work out, but it was definitely not! I work out at least a few times a week and this class really put me in my place. My arms were aching 5 minutes in and my butt was burning pretty much the whole time. I can't see how you wouldn't get in shape if you do this class regularly! There's a special right now where you get 2 classes for $22 as a new client and it was totally worth it. I have felt healthy and energized all day. It's nice to work out in such a clean and pretty environment. I really hope to make this a regular part of my week.

It's difficult for me to find a way to describe the impact training with Ceci has had on my life…read more So i've decided to break this review down into a few different subtopics to help explain. These are weight loss, strength, relationship with food, and self-love. To provide a bit of a background, I decided to start training with Ceci after my engagement. I had just finished four years of law school and gained 25 pounds, had unhealthy eating habits, and was not feeling confident at all. Once I got the ring on my finger, I knew I wanted to look a certain way for my wedding day, and I knew I wanted to build healthy habits for the long term. Here's what I've found... Weight Loss I am 5'2 and most of my adult life I've weighed between 130-135 pounds. By the end of law school I weighed 155 and was so unhappy. I ate junk food, drank soda, and lived a sedentary life. When I started training with Ceci and learned about food, I started losing weight. The different was that unlike other diets I've done where I would lose weight quickly but then gain it all back, I've lost the weight slowly with Ceci...and I've kept it off! Right now I'm at 140 after 6 months of training and I feel AMAZING! My wedding isn't until next year so I'm not in a rush to reach my goal of 130 but I cannot stress enough how amazing it feels not to yoyo and to be able to have the tools to keep and maintain the weight I've lost! Strength While training with Ceci, I've learned how to work out. I've worked muscles in my body I didn't even know existed! I went from barely being able to lift 10 pound weights more than 5 times without my arms visibly shaking, to now comfortably chest pressing with 15 pound weights on each arm! Little victories go a long way. However, with this new found strength, I've noticed my body change even more. Not only am I losing weight, but my body shape is changing. My legs are more tone, my butt is lifted, my waist is smaller. I had to get all my suits and slacks for work tailored by 2-3 inches at the waist! It was such an exciting feeling to visibly see the change, even though it isn't always reflected on the scale. Relationship With Food I think we all can agree that at one point or another in our lives we have had an unhealthy relationship with food. Whether it is stress eating, binging, or not eating at all, our relationship with food is a reflection of our internal emotional well being. In an attempt to lose weight on my own, I would try to really cut down my consumption, to the point that I was really hungry. Sure, I lost the weight, but with diets like that, after losing 20 pounds in three months, I gained 25 back just as fast. Prior to training with Ceci, I didn't fully understand what food did for our bodies. Ceci taught me the importance of eating balanced meals made with whole ingredients. She taught me that when reading the nutritional facts in my foods, don't just look at calories, look at the ingredients. For example, Smart Balance may be less calories than butter, but butter is a whole ingredient whereas Smart Balance is all chemicals. It's little things like this that were very eye opening for me. Also, you wouldn't believe my excitement when Ceci wanted me to eat MORE food rather than less. I was losing weight by eating MORE FOOD!!! Why? Because I was eating nutrient dense food that was fueling my body. It has made all the difference. Ceci also taught me not to punish myself for having a treat. She did this my teaching me moderation. Yes, you can have a cookie, but don't eat a whole sleeve. Going out for pizza tonight? No worries, just make sure you eat clean for Breakfast and Lunch. She taught me balance. Self-Love When I started training with Ceci, I confided to her how I was really insecure about my body. I felt like maybe once I get my body back, I will be happy. Ceci stopped that thought and told me that getting a body won't bring happiness; I have to figure out what is making me so unhappy. The root of it was the fact that I was so disappointed in myself for letting myself go. She told me I need to be kinder to myself and to love my body because as imperfect as it may be it is healthy and it works - it is my body. She constantly reminds me of how beautiful I am and reminds me to be confident. I've fallen more in love with my body as I've seen in change and watched it become stronger. Yes, it feels great to lose weight, but it feels even better knowing that I now have to tools to take care of my body, keep it strong, and most importantly, stay healthy. Overall, I would highly recommend Ceci to anyone looking to make a lifestyle change that is long lasting and effective. She truly cares about her clients and wants to see them succeed. She is supportive, motivative, and encouraging. I cannot imagine myself being where I am today without having Ceci as my trainer!

While possibly helpful to some, Ashley adheres to one, and one only, method of her nutrition…read moretraining. For $50 a week of this, I was given a shopping list of foods I could eat. Then, I was given a one day meal plan to follow and told to enter everything I ate into My Fitness Pal. Not sure how this one day meal plan was customized to me; that was not clear. Curious. At the end of the week, she sent me comments on what I ate. Once I was reprimanded for eating the 2oz of almonds that were in my one day meal plan. Well, why were they in my "customized" one day meal plan to begin with? Curious. I received no substantive comments unless you count cliche cheerleader prompts. And the majority of the food-related comments were exactly what My Fitness Pal, a free app, already told me. Perhaps this approach works for some. But it doesn't for me which is what I wrote to her about. Instead of coming up with something customized to me, she refused to adapt the plan and just sent me more cliched lines like, "How much do you want this?", "I'm your friend." , and "trust me." Lastly, I paid $390 is advance, and was not informed there is no refund policy. After receiving 1.5 weeks of her nutrition and 1 group class, all calculated at her non-package rate of $50 a week for nutrition and $30 for one group session. That comes to $130 in services I received. Now, she refuses to refund the rest of my money, citing this post-hoc refund policy. Curious.

The best in Austin! Ashley truly cares and provides a perfect place to achieve my goals. I have…read moreasked so many questions, and has always had clear, and complete answers to all of them. She has helped me with meal planning, given me encouragement when I needed it, and has made it a fun life change, into health and loving my body. You have added so much value to how I live, through being such a great motivator, trainer, teacher, and coach.