Forge Strength Austin — Local services in Austin

I did personal training with Christian for the three months right before my wedding. Christian was nothing short of awesome. He worked with me to understand my goals and developed a full diet and workout plan tailored to my needs. He provided the accountability and friendship I needed to succeed in reaching my goals, and had me looking my best for my big day! After my wedding, I joined the regular gym sessions, but the small class size and positive environment made it so I felt just as taken care of by Christian as I did in the personal training sessions. I haven’t found a gym where Ive felt more accepted, welcomed, or inspired to be my best. Classes generally run just under an hour and have a great combination of flexibility/mobility, cardio, endurance, body weight, and strength training. Average class size is about 5 individuals: men and women, spanning the gambit in terms of age and athletic abilities. What is consistent between all the individuals, however, is their welcoming attitude, willingness to work hard, and encouragement of the other individuals in the class! It’s a great gym and community and I couldn’t...

I've had the pleasure of working with Christian for several months now, and I can't recommend him highly enough! As a personal trainer, he's been exceptional in every way. I can confidently say that he is one of the most knowledgeable and effective fitness instructors I've ever had the privilege of working with.

One of the things I appreciate most about Christian is his flexibility. He has the ability to continually adjust workouts to meet my goals and needs, oftentimes on the fly. He always takes the time to understand your goals and limitations, and can tailor his approach accordingly.

But what really sets Christian apart is his ability to motivate. He has a gift for understanding goals and pushing you to reach them. His enthusiasm and encouragement has been invaluable to me, and I've found myself actually looking forward to our sessions. And the results speak for themselves!

Christian is an exceptional personal trainer who has helped me achieve my fitness goals and exceeds my expectations. If you're looking for a trainer who is flexible, motivating, and dedicated to your success,...

I had a very negative experience working with this gym. I signed up for a $380 package and had plans to work with Christian long-term. I was new to strength training and needed to work with someone once a week.

As I paid for sessions, without my knowledge, Christian was interviewing for a corporate job. He had no plans to stay at his gym full-time or continue working with me. He accepted an offer at Apple and actually didn’t tell me. I found out when I was trying to schedule a session.

Christian offered to pass me off to a trainer (who didn’t exist yet) and offered no apology. He was incredibly rude in his communication and didn’t acknowledge any responsibility.

I feel like I wasted time and money on this. I have to find a different gym now. I would strongly recommend finding another gym in the area.

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