Jesse couldnt have been more gracious and accommodating to my drop-in requests. I was in town just for the weekend, in need of my fix, and found Central Athletes facilities and staff to be top-notch and welcoming. All the equipment one needs, a good layout, amenities and perks like sauna and cold tub. Next time Im Austin, I will be going back to CA to train.

I was first introduced to Central Athlete through their extensive youtube library of exercise demos. I reached out to them for remote coaching when I began to hit roadblocks with pain from surgeries and nagging injuries.I worked with Jesse for 2 years, and while we worked through a lot of my pain and movement “fears”, I’ve come to realize that the most invaluable gains were what I learned about myself through being coached by Jesse. The goals, skills, and decision making in training carried over to areas in my life that mattered the most.Working with Jesse assisted me in developing more intent in how I prioritize my time and effort, and awareness in how I experience pain and growth.Jesse is extremely knowledgable, and was aware of how and when to provide information and resources that would be relevant to me. There was a good balance of him listening to cues - of when to scale back, and when to push me forward with my training. CA has been integral in my journey to finding confidence in my practice, and making transitions in life.Thanks CA!

One of the best gyms that Ive gone to. The facilities are top notch and the staff truly cares about you succeeding and growing. My coach, Steven, worked with me to personalize my strength and nutrition plan and always supported me. Highly recommend!

Best gym I’ve ever been to - it works because it’s about doing the RIGHT things that are unique to you, your body and fitness level. Usually I don’t know exactly what I’m doing at the gym, at Central Athlete it’s a personalized fitness system for you based on your personal goals. It’s like having a personal trainer as far as results go, yet without the high ticket cost.Infrared sauna and cold tub is great for recovery! Awesome community, highly recommend.

Being a client at Central Athlete has changed my life for the better. I was stuck in the repetition of finding random routines online or from magazines and doing them until I got bored and moved on. After my initial consultation with my trainer, Steven Fritsch, I had a good feeling about the approach he’d take to help me cut down on body fat and build muscle. Less than a year in and I am stronger than I’ve ever been and have more muscle than when I had in my 20s. One additional great thing about CA is that you feel like your coach is a partner. Steven listens to feedback, asks how I’m feeling and if anything feels off, and acts accordingly. The rest of the coaches are great too, and are always willing to offer advice and guidance when you’re in the gym. The equipment they have is solid, the atmosphere is welcoming and clean, and the community is supportive and fun. You won’t regret becoming a client here in the least.

I am a remote client and have been working with Jesse at CA for 6 months. This company is amazing and Jesse is an incredible coach. It is so nice to not have to worry about programming my own workouts anymore. But not only are the workouts great, there is just as much of a focus on nutrition and overall well-being. Working on all three of these components at the same time has changed how I think about fitness. Remote coaching through the TrueCoach app is seamless and incredibly convenient. I honestly cant imagine training any other way now.

Jesse and Amanda have built a temple for the body in East Austin.Central Athlete really is personalized fitness at its finest. Their coaches attention to detail is unparalleled. Their programming is TOP TOP TOP. Professional athlete or someone who has never trained consistently before, CA is the place for you. The environment is very welcoming and it is not intimidating at all. Their facility is equipped with high end amenities like an IR Sauna...Cold Tub...if you are looking to make a change in your life, CA is the place to start. Cant recommend more highly!

I have been a client of Central Athlete for just over three years now and I continue to make steady gains on a regular basis. When I came to CA I was an athlete, but had a list of new skills I wanted to gain and didnt know how to get there. Now I can handstand walk across the gym with confidence among other cool things that are uncommon for my age.Jesse and Amanda are committed to helping each of their clients meet their individual goals what ever that may be. That means building trust, continually seeking feedback, surveying and adjusting what is working with each exercise program AND what is working outside the gym. Most of all they are willing to keep an open mind and learn from experience.

Ive been working with my Central Athlete coach for almost 3 years now and cant say enough good things about the experience. Not only have I gotten fitter and stronger, but I live a healthier life all around. My sleep, my nutrition, and my response to work stresses have all improved based on Central Athletes guiding principles. If you feel like youve plateaued in your fitness/wellness journey and want to get to the next level and optimize your life, this is the place to be.

TL;DR— Central Athlete offers unmatched value—JOIN NOW if: you are committed to growing and working on you, you are looking for high-caliber coaching and programming, and you want a well-kept innovative space with like-minded and focused individuals.The facility (check out the virtual tour on their website) has a phenomenal assortment of equipment, machines, accessories, technology, and amenities. Hellooo cold tub, IR sauna, vibration therapy, and InBody technology.The coaches are well-vetted, highly-experienced, and certified. It doesn’t hurt that they’re also the friendliest people you’ll meet. There is a thorough process before joining CA to ensure you are paired up with the best coach suited to your needs.The programming is individual – AKA built specifically (AND ONLY) for you—to meet your PERSONAL goals whether those are performance and lifestyle related or not. The possibilities are endless, and always available through TrueCoach.The community is easygoing, welcoming, encouraging, and respectful. You’re sure to make some life-long friends here.It doesnt get much better than this!!

I have enjoyed stopping by Central Athlete every time Ive traveled to Austin! Its got everything you need for a great training session and the staff are super welcoming. Definitely will be back again!

I love training at Central Athlete and see it as the best user experience for people who want to train smart. The coaches, environment, and technology are best in class. Amanda makes me feel like I’m her only client and makes training productive, effective, and fun! I wouldn’t train anywhere else.

Expert coaching is helping me get my nutrition straight after an injury has killed my physical game. I can’t wait to get back to the physical training and take it to the next level! If hot is your deal, you will love the infrared sauna. Me, I get high with a dip in their amaaaazing cold plunge tub!

My team and I have visited gyms, studios, and fitness facilities all over the world and I have to say that Central Athlete ranks right up there with the best. Their friendly and competent staff promote a family environment the exudes community. Looking forward to spending time there again in the future.

As someone who has trained for over 3 decades and has trained in many facilities...Central Athlete ranks right up there with the best! The gym is well structured with a great training environment. The people are down to earth and warm hearted which makes it such as positive gym to train in!

Just completed my first official year with Central Athlete and looking forward to many more. Everyday, my coach and I set out to tackle a new challenge within my fitness journey. Being a former athlete, thats what I live for. The coaches at Central Athletes holistic approach to health, wellness and fitness are second to none that Ive ever experienced before. Its an honor to be a part of this community!

As someone who’s been in the sports/fitness industry for over 10 years, I can honestly say that Central Athlete offers the best personal training and programming I’ve ever seen.The owners and staff have dedicated their careers to individualized fitness and this is not “just a job” to them. Unlike other coaches, Jesse and Amanda provide a FULL fitness experience for their clients and athletes, including personalized exercise programming, nutrition plans, body comp assessments, injury prevention plans, and even competition coaching when needed.Over the past 3 years that I have been training here, I have seen average joes change their lives by getting control of their health, full-time moms doing pull-ups for the first time, already-fit folks turning into fierce competitors, and everything in between.If you’re looking to invest in yourself with the guidance of people who actually care, Central Athlete is the place for you.

I first went to Central Athlete before a trip to Hawaii to improve body composition and simply to get into the routine of working out again. I worked directly with Jesse and we started out with a consultation to address my goals, my program, and any existing or past injuries I had. After the consultation, Jesse put me on a body scan, which gave a detailed analysis of my body comp- my weight, body fat, proportion of fat to muscle, and balance of mass amongst my whole body to determine my symmetry. With the info in place, we started my program- 3 times a week for 1 hour per session. I even received nutritional guidance and began logging my food. Having a coach like Jesse reviewing your meals makes you want to eat clean. After a challenging 3 weeks, we tested and re-scanned to see what progress had been made. To my surprise, I had lost 5 pounds of fat, gained 2.5 pounds of muscle and dropped 4% body fat in only 3 weeks. Needless to stay I felt great and my goals were far exceeded. Now Im 6 months in training with Jesse and Im continuing to improve. Yes, Jesses my brother and Ill always support what he does, but I hope that doesnt compromise this review. I have test results to prove this programs legitimacy. So, if youre seriously looking to find a program thatll give you results, Central Athlete is the place to go. Just be ready to work as hard as your coach works for you.

Central Athlete emphasizes holistic lifestyle training, including exercise (the obvious one everyone is looking for), but also more subtle yet profoundly more important coaching in sleep hygiene, nutrition, and stress management. All 4 of these pieces interact to create a carefully tailored, dynamic, individualized program for each athlete to optimize his or her health, beauty, and performance. I have seen firsthand in my own life how individually designed coaching makes a huge difference over the many fitness alternatives on the market. Working with the team at Central Athlete has helped me to understand the nuances of my relationship to stress, sleep, and food, and to understand that these more than the frequency of my training were preventing me from establishing sustainable, healthy habits. In fact, my work as a Central Athlete client has inspired me to pursue a career in health, nutrition, and life coaching myself, which was not a career I saw for myself as I was finishing my graduate degree in biology when I began at CA.I began with Jesse at Central Athlete almost a year ago. In three months, I had lost almost 20 lbs of fat while gaining muscle. I’ve learned to do handstands, ring routines, and other crazy fun gymnastics. I’ve gotten stronger and more mentally tough. More importantly to me, however, I had begun to change my relationship with nutrition and fitness, to see these as lifestyle goals rather than quick fixes for a summer beach body. I began to train in gymnastics under Jesses coaching, and have fallen in love with the sport and with performance-driven training. Its kinda the perfect package - Ive finally reached the physique goals that eluded me for years by training less (counterintuitive, I know, but it makes a big difference in stress management across lifes modalities), and also came to enjoy sport for its own sake. Its truly a life-changing experience that I believe many would benefit from, and I cannot recommend it highly enough.

Very encouraging environment + all the essential equipment! Would totally recommend it to anyone looking to get better regardless of what you current level of fitness might be.

Great people, great culture, great equipment, great gym.

Great gym. All the necessary equipment to really workout. Great staff

Awesome place very welcoming staff! 10 out 10 i recommend stopping by when in the area!

Ive been a client of Central Athlete for over 6 years. My son, Jesse, is the founder and owner. Jesse embodies three critical qualities that I always look for when Im seeking professional guidance ..... focus, curiosity and passion. Since graduating from TCU in 2009, Jesse has been laser-focused on health and fitness -- passionate about helping individuals become physically fit and happier. He realizes one size doesnt fit all and works with each individual to tailor a regimen to his individual goals. Jesse takes a holistic approach that includes fitness, diet, stress, sleep, and consistency. We all need a coach to get to the next level. Working with Jesse has been transformative.

I joined Central Athlete a year ago when I was having trouble with my right hip. My trainer there, Justin Krause, began designing workouts to strengthen the muscles around my hips, in hopes of avoiding a hip replacement. Since driving downtown to CAs facility was inconvenient, I became a remote client, doing my workouts at a gym five minutes from my house, or occasionally at home. This worked perfectly: my workouts were delivered via an app on my phone, and the app--which features imbedded how-to videos, also facilitated instant communication with Justin. Although I did end up needing a hip replacement, I recovered and was walking normally in just two weeks time because I was so fit. My rehab continued in kind and one would never guess I even had surgery. I am more fit at 64 than I ever have been. Because I love to swim, Justin incorporates lap swimming twice a week into my overall routine and Im happy! I feel like Ive found the fountain of youth. I believe Im also a good role model for my clients, many of whom have a hard time motivating themselves to exercise--a hallmark of mental health. Most important, I meet with Justin downtown at CA for monthly evaluations, nutrition consults and accountability.Elizabeth OBrien, psychotherapist

Very friendly staff, great equipment, and just an awesome atmosphere.