Community Corner: Austin Trainers on Our Radar

By: Caroline Betik

Needing some #fitspiration to get you off the couch? We’ve rounded up a few Austin trainers who can help you shed the quarantine weight.

Anthony Ferraro Certified by USA Track & Field, American College of Sports Medicine, TRX 200 Hr Certified Yoga Teacher

www.anthonyferraro.com

Location: Austin

Specializations: Run coaching, Strength training, Personal yoga, Buddy training, Group yoga, High school youth runners, competitive running

COVID-19 accommodations: Virtual and in-person, socially distanced coaching with mask

Barrett Smith, NSCA—CPT Strength and Conditioning coach

www.cybperformance.com

Location: Downtown and North Austin

Specializations: Pain rehabilitation and management, Performance training, Movement integration, Strength and conditioning, Functional Neurology

COVID-19 accommodations: Online private sessions

Brandon Davis, B.S. Kinesiology, MAT Specialist, NSCA Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist

www.getneurofit.org

Location: 6401 Rialto Blvd, Austin, TX 78735

Specializations: Posture alignment, Muscular imbalance correction, Joint instability, Range of motion, Body alignment, neuromuscular work

COVID-19 accommodations: Online and in person training,

Chad Kraus, NASM—MCPT, PES

https://kraus-fit.com

Location: Austin

Specializations: Strength training, Weight loss, Functional movement training, Kickboxing, Sport specific training, Wellness and lifestyle coaching

COVID-19 accommodations: in-person or virtual training, online/in-person wellness programs, private outdoor, socially distanced group fitness programs

Chelsea Profitt, NASM—CPT Women’s Fitness Specialist

Location: Leander

Specializations: Weight loss, Strength training, Women’s fitness, Healthy lifestyle coaching, Pre/Post natal coaching

COVID-19 accommodations: Online personal training, Nutrition Coaching

Chris “Protein” Leach, ISSA—CPT

www.chrisprotein.com

Location: 5716 W US Highway 290 Service Road, 78735

Specializations: offers individualized solutions to your fitness-related goals and problems.

COVID-19 accommodations: Video call sessions, training at facilities at a limited capacity

Diana Haggerty, AFAA, ACE Nutritional Dimension, Practical Pilates Certification

Diana Haggerty

www.femmepowerfitness.com/ fitnesscoaching

Location: 605 Copeland Street, Austin, Texas 78704

Specializations: Personal training, nutrition planning, self-care strategies, transformative life coaching to get you in the best health.

COVID-19 accommodations: Virtual fitness classes, virtual training, virtual nutrition coaching, outdoor and indoor socially distance training at 1200 sq ft studio. Trainers from Femme Power will travel to home and outdoor.

Eric Champ, CPT

https://champcity.com

Location: Austin

Specializations: Weight loss, strength training, nutrition, general fitness, concurrent training

COVID-19 accommodations: Online training, online couples training

Erik Esquivel, NASM, PES—CPT

Specializations: Weight loss, Body transformation, Strength training

COVID-19 accommodations: Private 1-on-1 training, online coaching, semi-private training

Izzy El-Ubaydy, NCFS trainer

www.izzyelubaydy.com/train-with-me

Location: Austin

Specializations: Body transformation, Circuit training, Weight training, Kettlebell training,

COVID-19 accommodations: Online personal training and programs

Jeremy “Roger2Fit” Smith, B.S. Health Science, CPT

Location: Austin

Specializations: Weight loss, Strength and Conditioning, Muscle building, Nutrition, Cardio, HITT

COVID-19 accommodations: 1-on-1 personal online training, 2Fit warriors training programs

Jesse Ruiz, CF Level 1 Trainer and Strength Coach

www.designedcoaching.com

Location: North Loop, Austin, TX 78751

Specializations: Focuses on teaching clients to gain control of their lifestyle and to feel empowered in their personal health journey.

COVID-19 accommodations: Offering virtual coaching, remote coaching, in person coaching

Jesse Tyrell Ferguson PN—L1, CF—L1

Location: 3rd Element Fitness

Specializations: Crossfit, Muscle building, Wellness, Cupping, Scraping, Nutrition services

COVID-19 accommodations: In-person personal training & virtual/ online coaching

Joshua Madrid, NASM and TRX certified trainer

www.austinmobiletrainer.com

Location: West Lake, South, Central Austin area

Specializations: Weight loss and management, balance/coordination, posture, better overall health, muscle building, strength training, athletic conditioning and endurance

COVID-19 accommodations: Not specific to coronavirus, Joshua offers come-to-you lessons as his business model. Additionally, virtual training is now being offered for those not comfortable meeting in person yet.

Kelly Baptista & Ryan Rozz, ACSM Trainer, CPT

https://kellyrozz.com

Location: 5716 W US Hwy 290 Service Rd, Austin, TX 78735 S

pecializations: Weight loss, Strength training, Conditioning, Mobility, Nutrition

COVID-19 accommodations: Private gym training, In-home training, Online training

Kelly Lochte, B.S. in exercise science, CPT

Location: Austin and San Antonio

Specializations: Speed and agility training, Strength training, Personal development

COVID-19 accommodations: Facetime training, in-person training/ group training, monthly meal and workout plans

Kim Labruzza NASM Certified Personal Trainer, Certified Boxing Fitness Trainer, Kickboxing Instructor, Volleyball Coach

https://kimlabruzza.com

Location: Austin

Specializations: Customized fitness training, kickboxing, boxing, youth volleyball

COVID-19 accommodations: Live online personal training zoom, Individual and small group training

Marcel Rosenberg, CPT, Coach

Instagram: @marcelr_

Location: Austin

Specializations: HITT training, strength training, body toning, nutrition tips

COVID-19 accommodations: 1-on-1, group training and online training

Marsha & Steven Kushnir, CPT

https://www.kushnirfitness.com

Location: 1921 Cedar Bend Dr, Austin, TX 78758

Specializations: Bodybuilding, Competition, Body transformation, Muscle building

COVID-19 accommodations: In-person training, facilities training

Megan Wessels, ACE certified personal trainer and TRX Group Suspension Trainer

www.hotspothealth.net

Location: Austin

Specialization: Tailored to each client with focuses on weight loss, muscle tone, cardio strength, core flexibility, posture and balance all in a motivating and inspiring environment.

COVID-19 accommodations: In-person training, in-home training, virtual training

Mitchell Ward, NASM—CPT, B.S. Kinesiology

Location: 1531 N I-35 Service Rd Unit C1 Pflugerville, TX 78660

Specializations: Weight loss, selfimprovement, life transformation, competitor prep, personalized nutrition

COVID-19 accommodations: Online training, reserved training spots at facility

Morgan Miller, Integrative Nutrition Health Coach, Kickboxing trainer

www.morgankbx.com

Location: Austin

Specializations: Kickboxing, Fight-Inspired Fitness training, Self-Defense, Holistic Performance Nutrition

COVID-19 accommodations: Private and group training, virtual training, travel to in-person

Nikki Elkjer, NASM—CPT

https://roguewellness.co

Location: Austin

Specializations: Holistic wellness, Movement and mobility, Nutrition, Strength and conditioning, Sport performance, Stability

COVID-19 accommodations: Workout programs, virtual training, private training

Nikki Wilson, CPT/GFC

Location: Raw Fitness 9900 S IH 35 Frontage Rd building F, Suite 200, Austin, TX 78748

Specializations: Strength training, Nutrition coaching, Toning, Weight loss

COVID-19 accommodations: In studio social distance bootcamps

Nikki Zahka, Health and Fitness Coach

Location: Austin

Specializations: Strength training, Body transformation, Mindfulness, Nutrition, Cardio

COVID-19 accommodations: 1-on-1 personal training

Olive Daniels, NASM—CPT, Nutritionist

Location: Houston, TX

Specializations: Competition prep, weight/fat loss, body toning/sculpting, macros and nutrition

COVID-19 accommodations: 1-on-1 online personal training

Sondra Lieder, CSCS, CPT, Fitness Consultant and Personal Trainer

www.bodybysondra.com/location.html

Location: Online, at-home virtual training

Specialization: Fat loss, muscle gain, general fitness, marathon/triathlon training, pre/post natal, cardiac rehabilitation, injury prevention

Covid-19 accommodations: currently offering online sessions

Tara Fedorko, Camp Gladiator, CPT

Instagram: @trainer_tarafit

Location: Austin

Specializations: Strength and conditioning, HITT, General fitness, Weight loss, Muscle building, Core

COVID-19 accommodations: in-home virtual, outdoor in-person training

Veera Korjala, ACE—CPT, M.S. Kinesiology, CYT

www.vekefitness.com

Location: Austin

Specializations: Yoga, Nutrition, HITT, Core, Holistic wellness

COVID-19 accommodations: Donation based online classes, Online retreats, Online personal training, Online coaching

Shanna Hein, Shein Hardcore Pilates, CPT

Instagram: @sheinhc

Location: North Austin

Specializations: Pilates, Nutrition, Hashimotos, Holistic wellness, Strength Training C

OVID-19 accommodations: Virtual training, Online personal training