Thursday, May 21, 2009

2 spaces left - Kettlebell Workshop (Wed, 5/27 @ 6PM)

We just wanted to quickly remind you that the 2-hour beginner kettlebell workshop being held on Wed, May 27 from 6-8PM still has 2 open spaces. Please contact us if you would like to reserve a spot. Scroll down the page a bit for the full scoop on the program; here's the summary if you don't feel like scrolling :-).

Workshop Summary:
  • Workshop Date:
  • Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from 6:00-8:00PM
  • Class Size: This class is limited to a total of 4 participants. We purposefully keep the session size small to allow for greater personalized attention and questions.
  • Workshop Cost: The cost for this 2-hour course is $60 per person.
  • Workshop Location: Northwest Austin. Actual location will be disclosed upon enrollment. We will train outdoors, weather permitting.


  • We look forward to working with you!! We will announce a level 2 workshop in June.

    Sunday Training Sessions

    We are happy to design programs around your availability and schedule. We try our very best to create programs that adjust around busy lives. However, we did want to mention that regular training programs or 1x1 sessions that occur on Sundays will incur an additional convenience fee of $15 per session. This policy applies to individual (private 1x1) training, as well as small group/semi-private training groups of 3-4. The convenience charge for small groups would be per person. We may occassionally schedule a workshop on a weekend, but we typically try to reserve Sundays as our own days off, but we can accommodate clients as desired.

    For instance, if you purchased 10 personal training sessions with us, but asked us to train you on Wednesdays and Sundays, we would charge an additional $15 for each Sunday session, in addition to your standing rate.

    Thank you for accepting & understanding this policy. Again, we are happy to create a training schedule that works for you, gets you in the gym, and gets you active, but we wanted to be clear about our policy regarding training on Sundays.

    Wednesday, May 20, 2009

    ATX Underground Women's Small Group Looking for 1 Member

    ATX Underground Fitness (our affiliate) currently has a women's small group looking for a third member. This group will start a 6-week training program on June 1, and will train on Mondays & Wednesdays at 6:45PM. If possible, we would like for all members of this group to take the kettlebell workshop on Wed, May 27 so that the group can start on the same level.

    To summarize:

  • Program Dates: Mon, June 1 - Wed, July 8 (6 weeks)
  • Training Days: Mondays & Wednesdays at 6:45PM (12 sessions)
  • Total Group Size: 3
  • Available spaces: 1 female
  • Cost: $300 per person. Pre-payment is required, either in paid-in-full or an installment plan of two payments can be arranged.
  • Please contact us if you are interested in joining this 3-person small group. We'd love to have you join! Ideal candidate would be a person who is already active, but looking to improve strength, conditioning, and body composition.

    Thursday, May 7, 2009

    Announcement: Upcoming Level 1 Kettlebell Workshop

    Kettlebells are suddenly the new talk in gyms everywhere. If you are interested in learning what the buzz is all about, we are having a Level 1 Outdoor Kettlebell Workshop on Wednesday, May 27 from 6:00-8:00PM.

    Who is this workshop for??
    Our level 1 workshop is perfect for kettlebell newbies. If you've never picked up a kettlebell before and want to learn the basic movements in a supportive, fun atmosphere, then this workshop is for you! This workshop is also great for anyone who has been training with kettlebells on your own (self-taught) and you would like to work on your form on the basic movements, please join us!

    This will be a hands-on workshop. Come prepared to move. Bring water, towel, and dress in workout clothes. Depending on weather, we may train outdoors. Location will be disclosed upon sign-up.

    What will you learn??
    In 2 hours, we will cover the following kettlebell topics:

  • Learn 7 Foundational Kettlebell movements: deadlift, swing, press, clean, squat, windmill, & turkish getup
  • Time & energy permitting, we will cover the high pull & snatch. These two movements are usually covered in our level 2 workshop, but they can be covered in level 1 depending upon how quickly the group picks up the material.
  • Discuss the importance of using the perfect sized kettlebell for a given movement. You will experiment with various sized kettlebells during the workshop.
  • Provide ample time for hands-on training of all 7 foundational movements

    Workshop Summary:
  • Workshop Date:
  • Wednesday, May 27, 2009 from 6:00-8:00PM
  • Class Size: This class is limited to a total of 4 participants. We purposefully keep the session size small to allow for greater personalized attention and questions. We have 2 slots remaining for this class.
  • Workshop Cost: The cost for this 2-hour course is $60 per person.
  • Workshop Location: Northwest Austin. Actual location will be disclosed upon enrollment. We will train outdoors, weather permitting.

    Please contact us if you would like to reserve a spot.

    We look forward to working with you!! We will announce a level 2 workshop in June.
  • Saturday, April 11, 2009

    Semi-Private Group Training is HERE!

    We wanted to announce our semi-private group training options. We recognize that 1x1 training is not ideal or affordable for everyone. Some work better in a group atmosphere, but still want alot of personal attention while training. Here's the scoop on how to get the biggest bang for your training dollar:

    1) What you get: ATX Underground small group sessions consist of 3-4 people. Each group meets 2x/week for a minimum of 6 weeks. Simply round up 2 or 3 of your friends or co-workers and train with us together! There's nothing like the comradierie that group training brings, as well as the satisfaction of achieving your goals together. There is also a bit of friendly competition that makes training even more fun :-).
    2) Duration & Location: These programs are offered at a minimum of 6 weeks, but longer programs can definitely be accommodated; just let us know! Each group will meet twice per week and will train for about 60 minutes. Each group will pick 2 training days and times, and each person in the group will be committed to attending. There are various options for training location. In many instances, training sessions will take place at either the ATX Underground private gym or outdoors at Canyon Vista Middle school. However, there are also options for training outdoors at a public park or track or at some other location around the city. This is a nice option, especially if you are training with co-workers.
    3) Cost: A 3-person group, training over 6 weeks, meeting twice per week costs $300 per person. That's a price of $25 per person per session! A 4-person group, training over 6 weeks, meeting twice per week costs $240 per person. That's a price of $20 per person per session. Where else can you get 12 sessions of personal training for that price and NO GYM MEMBERSHIP? Please note that pre-payment for each person is required, but we can work on installment payment plans as needed.
    4) Experience: We do scale programs and sessions to each person's fitness level. However, it may be deemed that some members of the group might need more individual coaching through a few 1x1 sessions. In those instances, 1x1 training may be offered at a reduced rate.
    5) Matching Services: We also provide a matching service for those interested in training with others but who are unable to form their own groups.

    Contact us today if you are interested in forming a semi-private training group.

    Referral Incentives: Freebies for Y=O=U!!

    Who doesn't love freebies?? Since our business is almost 100% referral based, we like to reward our clients who help our business grow. We thank you immensely for your testimonials, positive feedback, and the honor of working with your friends, associates, co-workers, and loved ones. We definitely want to make referrals worth your while.

    Freebie #1: You will receive a free 1x1 personal training session for every person whom you refer to us who signs on. This is a $50 value and we can work on anything that you want. Use your free session for a kettlebell workshop, a kick ass 1x1 circuit training workout, flexibility, or anything else that you come up with. Use it to try something new or work on other areas that you'd like a little extra focus and help with.

    Freebie #2: For those of you who take the lead in creating and organizing a semi-private training group, you will receive one free 1x1 personal training session for every person in your group (besides yourself) who signs up! This means that if you lead and organize a 3-person group, you'll get two (2) free 1x1 sessions of your own. If you create and sign up a 4-person group, you'll get three (3) free 1x1 sessions of your own! WOW!!!

    Obligatory Disclaimer: Please note that we can elect to change the terms & conditions of these freebies at any time. We may also run various freebie contests from time to time.

    Contact us if you have any questions.

    Friday, April 3, 2009

    TRX Suspension Training

    We've been doing alot of research on suspension training, and more specificially on the TRX suspension training system. TRX was voted one of the top fitness products of 2009 by Men's Health magazine, along with AoS Ropes Gone Wild. TRX was recently used on the Biggest Loser as well. We are currently trying the system out and will be taking a formal course later this month.

    Note: Edited to remove embedded video; they have been causing viewing problems. For more on suspension training & TRX, please click on the banners on the right hand side of the blog.