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Real people.
Lasting change.

Strength, confidence, and more freedom in everyday life. These experiences from my personal coaching and VBodies studio in Austin reflect each person’s own journey.

TODD / PERSONAL COACHING · 2013–14

A change
that lasted.

A recent follow-up brings a long-running story into the present.

Todd’s four-photo timeline: 2013, 2014, 2021, and 2026

Progress photos from 2013–14, followed by updates in 2021 and 2026.

Todd was new to exercise when we trained together in California in 2013–14. His program combined weight training, Pilates, agility, cardiovascular exercise, and learning about his nutrition needs.

Over time, the focus shifted from making the initial changes to maintaining a lifestyle he could manage independently. In 2021, he told me it had become easy to stay consistent.

In 2026, he sent a photo of himself doing one of my YouTube workouts. The lasting routine is the part of this story I value most.

“I've obtained the core strength I always wanted”

Excerpt from Todd’s testimonial published on my original website.

Todd in 2026, following Matthew’s workout on a television at home
2026 FOLLOW-UP

Still making time
to move.

Todd shared this photo of himself following one of my online workouts.

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FROM VBODIES FITNESS / AUSTIN · 2015–20

Candy and Tom together during their VBodies years

Tom & Candy

Tom trained at my studio from 2016–19. Nutrition coaching and a consistent routine supported his substantial weight loss. Together, Tom and Candy also worked on their strength and balance.

Carol practising Pilates using studio equipment

Carol

After back surgeries and a knee replacement, Carol returned to exercise and developed a more consistent, confident routine. Her story is about building from her own starting point.

CLIENT VOICES / FROM THE VBODIES YEARS

In their
own words.

I have more confidence and feel so much better.
RachelVBodies client · December 2016
After just a couple of months, my mobility was greatly improved
VBodies clientReview published May 2017

These dated excerpts are from reviews published on my original website. VBodies was my Austin Pilates studio from 2015–20.

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CLIENT STORIES

Real people.
More possibilities.

A few client achievements from my original site, showing what training can mean beyond the gym.

Tiara carrying a canoe overhead on a wooded trail
TIARA

Ready for the outdoors.

Built the strength to portage her own canoe on a camping trip in Canada.

Ami riding a horse in dressage attire
AMI

Back in the saddle.

Returned to competing in dressage and horse dancing with renewed confidence.

Bunny on a hiking trip beside a colourful prayer wheel
BUNNY

Prepared for adventure.

Trained to prepare for a three-week hiking trip in Bhutan.

Barry wearing a VBodies studio shirt
BARRY

Strength at every age.

Became the strongest he had ever been at 82 years old.

PERSONAL TRAINING · IN PERSON & ONLINE

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