What a great gym and awesome concept! Jessica Pierre'auguste is a remarkably talented and authentic…read moretrainer with the knowledge to work safely & smartly around injuries and still give you a kickass workout!! Plus, she's working as a volunteer and hosting fundraiser workouts for wounded veterans - woohoo!!! The FXfit mission statement speaks for itself: "Our mission is to inspire others with our passion for health and fitness. Our purpose is to create healthy relationships in reaching your fitness goals. Our hope is to serve Austin, TX where there is need, and build a healthy community with one satisfied client at a time. Our values are: Integrity, Community, Opportunity, Balance, Respect, Honesty and Trust. We find where you are BEFORE we start."

this company doesn't follow up with trainers interested in working with them. It appears they are…read moreincapable of holding a phone interview and keeping their word on scheduled times. Not exactly a good marker for the fitness business and speaks to their timeliness and just how much they care about their trainers.

Best little gym in Austin, hands down!…read more If you're looking for personalized functional training at a small gym that feels like a second home, look no further than Focus Fitness. As a 'couch potato in remission' AKA someone who doesn't exactly enjoy going to the gym and sweating it up, I have found my perfect fit at this tucked away little place. Not only do Dave and Paymahn definitely know their stuff, they also know how to make training fun by keeping it interesting and keeping you challenged. I joined Focus a year ago with fitness goals in mind; I keep on going not only because I see real results, but because the team and the other clients have become dear friends I look forward to seeing and having fun with. Thank you for keeping me on the right track, Focus Fitness!

I had never done personal training or any real weight training of any kind when I came to Focus…read moreFitness. I was also trying to recover from an injury and Dave worked up a training plan to help me recover and get stronger. Flexible training was also great, never once did I leave the gym feeling worse than when I started. I was encouraged to push my self but never to a point of injury, some days Dave could see I needed to adjust the programing and I still got a great workout injury free. I have learned so much about weight training and gotten stronger than I thought I could be. Since starting at Focus Fitness I have had the chance to do other workouts, boot camps and CrossFit classes but it wasn't what I was looking for after experiencing training at Focus.

The facility is nicely equipped with what our needs are as a team. Very clean and new equipment…read more Owners are easy to work with and very professional. Will be back for more!!

Coach David and coach Erica are amazing. You can tell hey are both passionate about fitness and…read moretheir customers. My husband and I visited for the first time here and we both felt so welcomed (so did our dog!) What I loved more was the workout. We tried the "train like an athlete" group fitness class and it was amazing. The class was an all body workout. We did cross fit movements with weights, cardio and traditional dumbbell movements as well as body weight resistance movements. The last part of the class was core related workout and it was a killer! I would recommend this class for all levels. Must check them out if you have a fitness goal!

When I leave David's place, I am on a high for the rest of the day…read more.. I have been trying to get back in shape for quite a while. A year or so ago, I hit 199lbs on the scale, which is heavy for a 50yo, 5'9" tall guy. I was actually tempted to cross the 200lbs at that point, just so I could claim it. It did not happen. Still I stayed in the upper 190, I was not feeling good, and I could barely fit in my working pants...contemplating moving up one size. I have always been active, but at 50yo, I could not find the motivation or discipline to really control the intake. My gutts was there to prove it. So while I was interested and excited about the idea of working out with a trainer, I was also particularly seeking help with nutrition and the mental aspect of eating. What's the point of burning calories, if I am going to kill a pint of ice cream every other night? I think this is where David made a difference for me. In our first call, the conversation was about the food, not the workout. In our early sessions, we talked a lot about nutrition... a lot: What to eat, portion control, anticipating traps of social gathering, tracking calories, etc...And it wasn't all about restriction, it was about finding something that would work for me, and more importanly, something that would be sustainable. His "knive and tequila" give me and my wife some inspiration, and kept the process fun. So for a personal trainer, I thought David was super knowledgable about The nutrition and awareness aspect of food intake. Checkmark. Workout wise, this is fun, and again, I think David is great at finding what I needed to do, where to adjust ( I came with my bag of injuries to work around), and how to get me in a groove. We have adjusted many workout to prevent strain on my lower back. David knows his stuff. For instance, I wanted to do pull ups. In 1 year of crossfit classes, I was still using elastic bands to assist me and was not able to pull myself up on my own. We agree to add pull ups as a goal for our training. In 3 weeks, David got me to do my first unassisted pull up. So workout wise...Checkmark too. David is also a fun guy. Again, his videos are a good examples of his sense of humor. He always greet me with a smile. He can look intimidating behind his beard, but he is a very personable guys and makes me feel welcome in his gym. That was the 3rd checkmark for me. If I want to sustain spending time, money and energy in such an endeavor, it has to be fun, and I have to enjoy whom I am doing this with. Every week, I am looking forward to do our 2 sessions. As I wrote at the beginning of this review, when I leave his place, I am on a high. The other day, I even followed the session with a 1 mile jog. 175lbs today. Not starving. Not miserable. Feeling much better in my pants, and in my head. Now is going to be the hard part: how to stay there and not get the weight back? How to keep it fun? This is where I hope that having David by my side will make a difference.

I wish I would have known how David would have transformed me and my husband for the better,…read morebecause I would have snapped before and after photos. Please take my word, we feel Better, we look healthier, we are stronger and we are conditioned. Sure, I thought the first few sessions were rough, but he helped us push through and not give up. We are in our late 50's and both had prior orthopedic injuries. But David was mindful of our aches and adjusted the workouts accordingly. The next thing you knew, we looked forward to our workouts and hate ever missing one. We always receive compliments about our fitness and we know David is a huge part of the reason behind that. We started with him in the summer of 2020 to get in shape for our Daughter's wedding that November, but we stayed on because we just feel good about how strong and conditioned we are. I feel like I could hike Machu Picchu or walk El Camino at this age more successfully than my 30's or 40's! Customers for life! Rebec

Josue Madrid is simply the best trainer I've ever had... and I've had quite a few…read more He is a great motivator. I have trouble getting up in the morning to workout, but I always make it knowing J's motivation will be there. The motivation rocks through the hour workout, pushing you to new levels. He knows fitness. Josue knows working out, how to push you and keep you safe at the same time. He adjusts to your needs/abilities - Over some months, we've customized a resistance/cardio workout to help me lose my gut, but put on muscle... and it's working, I'm lifting about 50% more than I was 4 months ago (still have a ways to go on the gut). He cares. He's flexible - We've tried several different types of workouts, and he's willing to change/tailor workouts to what you like, what you need, and what you can do. He comes to ME! We're all busy, and it's great to know that Josue takes the time to train you when and where you want. He's RELIABLE - he shows up every time and on time... He's a damn nice guy... except when he makes you do 50 kettle bell swings at 7am, otherwise a nice guy. Highly recommended.

If you are looking for a great personal trainer, with a great attitude on life and all things…read morehealthy, then Josue is the trainer for you. His workouts combine cardio, strength, stretching, and most importantly tons of tips on proper form. He's great at keeping you focused on your goals to get fit, by tracking your measurements and giving you nice texts before the weekend to remind you to stay healthy (because we all know its easy to slip up on the weekends!) His prices are so much less than what you would expect to pay for the level of service and attention that you are given. And the fact that he comes to you is the best part. Have to stay late at the office? He can meet you there. Want to work out in a park one day? Done. I am so much fitter, happier and healthier today and I know its because Josue helped me get there. You will not regret hiring him.

I've worked with trainers Mason and Colton here and both were exceptional. Professional, upbeat,…read moreencouraging, friendly, and respectful can describe these trainers. Most of all I was impressed by their professionalism and skill with guiding their clients through the weight training circuit. There is a very precise methodology and protocol that they are following. I liked it and found benefit to each of the components of it. It's clear that the program was very carefully and painstakingly thought out. Training for this job must be intense. The workout was extremely strenuous, especially when you have been there a while and built up some strength. Having sessions a half hour long is totally appropriate when you are working as hard as you do there and making your way thought the machines at a very efficient pace. Another thing I really appreciated about the trainers here is that they both clearly seemed to have a degree in exercise physiology. I have worked with several trainers before and the ones that actually studied this in college are far more effective. Being so attuned to athletic performance the trainers can tell when you are getting to your limit and can help to push you on. They're great at motivating so you can squeeze every last drop of strength out of your muscles. That said, they also are totally respectful if you need to take a breather, get water and let your heat rate come down a bit. As an out of shape person looking to build muscle for the sake of my health- I felt comfortable here and did not feel judged or that the trainers had any opinion of me being unfit. They were only kind, accepting and motivating. This has not been the case with other trainers I've worked with before and it is noteworthy. They get a gold star for professionalism. I would have liked to continue on but my financial situation changed and I needed to focus resources elsewhere. The cost for sessions is high but it is also worth it for the the amount of focus the trainers put into your work and the fact that it is 100% private.

I have been training with Practical Fitness for over 7 years. I really dislike exercising, but…read morethey make it so easy -- only 30 minutes. Who can't do that? Once or twice a week is all I need to stay in shape and I am so thankful it works for me. The trainers are fabulous and very knowledgeable. I am amazed and extremely grateful for the quality of the trainers. Last, but not least, a BIG thank you to them for working with me and all my old age creaks and cracking!

I've had many personal trainers over my time and Corey is by far the best I've had for some really…read morekey reasons... He has a deep knowledge and understanding of exercise and physiology and the body - and how to apply all of this in a practical way to my training. As a scientist myself I can tell when a PT knows stuff but doesn't necessarily understand the why or how behind it but Corey really does, and has a wealth of valuable knowledge both from a training and a diet/wellness perspective. Additionally - he is a total geek when it comes to learning and finding new things and imparting that knowledge and wisdom through our sessions. Couldn't recommend him enough - and an incredibly genuine guy to boot. The gym itself has some really unique pieces of equipment, everything you need is there, and really nicely laid out.

Knowledgeable trainers (shoutout to Tom). Helping me to establish healthy eating habits. Also…read moretailoring an exercise routine to my goals, ability, & desired intensity. Everything is delivered to and tracked on my phone. Been a client for a year and the results are obvious. It has been a really good decision.

I've been working with Ishmael for a few weeks and really loving it…read more The background to how I came to training with Ishmael involves some serious back pain... it started small, but grew more and more painful over time... going to the gym on my own was not helping or even making things worse. After my massage therapist and chiropractor got me walking upright again, I decided I needed some help getting back into the gym because I didn't want to risk injuring myself or having a setback. The training we've done so far has been stellar... not once has Ishmael pushed my back too far, although there were times when I was afraid he had. I'm feeling stronger already, more stable, and less and less afraid of my back having trouble. All of that would be enough, but Ishmael is also articulate, personable, and so cheerful and positive that I leave our meetings feeling so much better not just physically but mentally too. I always resisted the idea of working with a trainer, not the least of which is that it seems their secret goal is to make you look stupid in the gym doing all those weird trainer exercises... but Ishmael trains in a private gym, so everyone there is also with a trainer going through the same thing... AND it turns out all of those weirdo exercises have tremendously useful purposes. Now I know those folks with the trainers are the smart ones, no matter how lame they might look being put through the paces. I'm learning so much about my body and how to work with it that I'm left wondering what the heck I was ever thinking trying to hack it at the gym by myself! This training process is helping me meet my goals faster and safer. It's a no brainer!

I friggin' love this place!!!…read more I was referred to Ishmael by a friend and I decided to give him a call and have an initial meeting. He was extremely friendly AND super knowledgeable during the assessment that lasted about one hour. A week later I started my one on one sessions and besides the fact that I had a very intense workout, I was not disappointed at all. My goals were addressed very specifically as Ishmael is very detailed oriented. A couple of weeks later I decided to try the group classes on weekends and those turned out to be pretty amazing too. I brought friends on different opportunities and they all decided to come back. These weekend classes are sometimes taught by Will, who's a great trainer and pretty hilarious at the same time. I'm very satisfied with this place. It brought me back the motivation and extra push I was needing after working out on my own for many years. Thumbs up!