Thrive Personal Training

John helped me to gain 10lbs of lean muscle. I was feeling at my weakest because I had not been working out for years, but thanks to John I felt like I had some energy and confidence back in my life. He holds you accountable and truly cares about your goals. He wants to see you succeed. Additionally, I like that he talks to you on an individual level, and you're not just some other client. He really tries to get to know you, and I appreciated that. Sometimes making the decision to workout can be a tough one. You might be afraid of others laughing at you or thinking it's futile that you're even trying. However John is supportive and understanding all the way. Most people try to lose weight, but I was trying to gain weight since I am technically underweight for a 6' 1" guy. Started off at around 170lbs 15-16% body fat, and ended up at around 183lbs 14-15% body fat. Had to return back to school, but plan on hopefully training more soon.
5 7 years ago (22-03-2018)

John is a great trainer. He listened to my needs and goals and designed a training program that really addressed my goals. He's very knowledgeable and skilled and is fun to work out with!
5 7 years ago (22-03-2018)

In 2003, I had joined a local gym and signed on with a personal trainer to help me get back in shape and lose some weight that I put on during grad school. Fortunately, I had a lot of success with introducing weight training, cardio, and a healthy diet into my life. Unfortunately, a few years later I was really struggling with the motivation to maintain all of the successes I had already achieved with my health and fitness. Working out by myself got to be rather boring and lonely. I noticed there was a boot camp type of class at my gym, and it got me curious. I finally decided to join the class and this was where I met up with John, since he was the boot camp instructor. It was be fun to work out with a group of people, and I also really liked John’s energy and sense of fun he brought to class every day. By working out with John, I was able to find my motivation again. Training with John had the following 3 advantages over working out by myself: · Accountability – Barring an illness, John did not put up with any excuses for not making it to class. I remember several mornings laying in bed contemplating skipping 6AM class, and I would think back on what a hard time John gave me and everyone else that missed class without a good reason. Even though I was tired, I would get up and make it class, and I always had a better day at work that way. Without a question, I made it to class more days than I would have made it if I were still working out by myself. · Encouragement – During phases of the class where we would lift heavy weights and low reps, John would encourage me to lift heavier weight. I never imagined I would be able to lift as much as I was able to do with John’s encouragement…I think we were both pretty amazed at times how much I was able to lift! Without John encouraging (and sometimes insisting) that I lift more weight, I am sure I would have just continued to lift a lighter weight working out by myself. · Fun – John always managed to be positive and upbeat at class…even considering it was a 6AM class. He was able to make class fun and also promote a sense of teamwork among everyone in the class. It was hard to imagine going back to working out by myself after enjoying structured workouts with a trainer.
5 11 years ago (22-06-2014)

I really loved the variety and intensity of the workouts that John put together for me. I also appreciated the nutritional advice that he gave me. I would definitely recommend Thrive to anyone looking for guidance to get and stay in shape.
5 12 years ago (06-06-2014)

I had always been active but my solo workouts weren’t giving me the desired results. Choosing John Peters as my personal trainer changed all that. During my two years working out with John, he taught me how to get the most out of my strength training and cardio. John is knowledgeable, accessible and responsive. What I most appreciate about John is that he made an effort to know me and what type of workouts I needed to be successful. He made me work hard and once I saw the results I was able to make myself work hard. I moved to Texas five years ago. I keep asking him to move here because I can’t find a quality trainer that kicks my butt like he did. However, because of John’s coaching, I’m able to continue the exercise program I learned from him and maintain the results he helped me create. Kelly Fain - Austin, TX
5 11 years ago (29-06-2014)