Austin Personal Trainer Blog

November 20th, 2025

11/20/2025

When I indulge when I really let myself relax and enjoy something heavy, flavorful, and nostalgic, there’s only one place I’ve been choosing for decades

Conan’s Pizza in Austin, Texas.

Growing up here Conan’s wasn’t just a pizza shop it was an atmosphere. Dark wood, old-school fantasy art, Frank Frazetta style paintings, and that unmistakable Conan the Barbarian vibe that hits you the moment you walk in. If you’re into classic fantasy, retro video games, or that 80s sword and sorcery energy, you’ll feel right at home.

But the real magic?
The Savage Whole Wheat pizza my go to order forever.

I ask for no anchovies.
Large Whole wheat Thick, hearty crust.
Flavor that punches way above any other pizza in Austin imo.

I’ve tried so many great Austin pizza spots over the years Via 313, Home Slice, Baldinucci. All of them deliver in their own way.

But for me?

Conan’s Pizza takes the pie.

Maybe it’s nostalgia. Maybe it’s the flavor. Maybe it’s that Austin grown identity that hasn’t changed with trends or hype. Whatever it is, it’s the indulgence I look forward to the one I keep coming back to the one that’s been with me since long before Austin’s food scene exploded.

Even as a in home personal trainer in Austin who spends his days helping clients build strength, mobility, and healthier habits, I still believe in balanced indulgence.

Conan’s is my “earned meal” the one I enjoy after a hard Austin mobile training week,
It’s proof that fitness isn’t all about restriction. it's about balance.

-Austin Mobile Trainer - Josh

Living Fit in Austin Isn’t Complicated Keep It Simple, Keep It Real

7/11/2025

Living Fit in Austin Isn’t Complicated Keep It Simple, Keep It Real
As a mobile personal trainer here in Austin, Texas working with clients in South Central Austin and Westlake I’ve seen it all. The truth is, getting fit and staying healthy isn’t about chasing the latest trends or drowning in complicated fitness advice. It’s about getting back to the basics.

Move Your Body. Eat Real Food. Live With Purpose.
We live in a world full of noise influencer workouts, clickbait diets, and endless “hacks.” But after over 10 years of training clients in their homes, here’s what actually works:

Stay active every day — even if it’s just walking or moving with intention.

Learn how to move properly — your workouts should build you up, not wear you down.

Cut the poisonous ingredients — if you can’t pronounce it your body probably doesn’t want it.

Focus on gut health — because real fitness starts inside. When your gut is balanced, your energy, mood, and results all improve. Gut health is extremely important and severely underrated. Most people focus only on the outside and forget that your gut is where real transformation begins.

Forget the gimmicks. Fitness starts with simplicity and consistency. If you take care of your body from the inside out, your outside will reflect that.

In-Home Personal Training in Austin & Westlake
I come to you — no traffic, no gym crowds, no wasted time. Whether you live in Westlake, or anywhere in South Austin, I bring high-level, results-driven training right to your front door.

You get personalized, one-on-one fitness tailored to your goals, schedule, and space — from The Austin Mobile Trainer. I’ve been doing in home personal training here in Austin for over a decade. This has been my passion long before mobile training became a trend. I don’t say that to boast just to say that when you train with me, you’re working with someone who’s truly committed to this craft and this community.

Ready to Train?
If you have any questions, just shoot me a message through the Contact Me section.

Most of my clients have trained with me for over 5 years some for more than 10+. That kind of loyalty doesn’t come from hype it comes from real results and real relationships.

Spots are limited and don’t open often… but then again, all valuable things are rare.

April 30th, 2020

4/30/2020

Life Long Clients

12/30/2019

I've dedicated my life to Physical fitness health, Nutritional Health, and Gut Health. I believe that these three cannot be complete without another, A Healthy gut is the foundation of HEALTH. Without a the right beneficial gut bacteria a healthy way of eating won't really matter if you don't have the bacteria that extract those nutrients and aid you in a symbiotic relationship.

Most all of my clients have been training with me for a long time, And the reason they don't stop training with me is because they understand the value of having a solid personal trainer that never misses a beat. Having a personal trainer is all about enjoying your life while improving your life. That's what we're suppose to do as personal trainers, PERSONALIZE with YOU. Tailor everything towards your body type and lifestyle. I'm not interested in clients that simply want a quick fix. This is a lifestyle change none of us live forever but we can live much happier and longer with a healthier body that works out and avoids bullshit foods that poison us. We've got to change he way we eat, live and take daily steps towards building the strongest version of you.

Joshua-

Have an unstoppable WILL.

2/22/2018

Part of growing stronger is learning to get uncomfortable, Whenever you're use to eating a certain amount everyday its uncomfortable to eat more OR to eat less. Whenever we're use to doing the same exercise and reps its uncomfortable to add weight or to add reps. Whenever we're staying out to late and having a few drinks, It's uncomfortable to not stay out as late and have as many drinks. and this formula can be applied to anything similar in your daily life.

True Strength is not the ability to lift heavy objects, True strength is built within us.

Whoever YOU are I KNOW you have the strength to accomplish your goal, Write down what you need to do everyday and DO IT. Just start fucking doing it no matter how hard it is or how annoying/boring whatever it may be. Once you start doing this you'll begin to ENGRAVE this habit into your nervous system!!!

A Personal Trainer could be very beneficial creating that habit.

I have two spots left in my schedule, Contact me and lets start engraving that habit!
DONE.

J Madrid
CPT

In Home Personal Training, Keeping Austin Fit!

2/10/2018

The weather is absolutely wild here in Austin, We could have an extremely frigid morning then have a sweltering afternoon, Austin weather is hard to predict and can get in the way of our outdoor workouts, That's why most of my clients train in the comfort of their own home, Some train outside in a nice shaded area or mix it up with some sun light depending on what you prefer.

There's something special about working out where you feel comfortable and when you're done working out you can simply get back to whatever you planned on doing. Working out at home will always be my choice of workout. I've done the gym thing and frankly It feels like a public pool or something.

If you've never done In Home Personal training here In Austin you're missing out! And If you'd like to try it out, I would be honored to be your Trainer. Just use the Contact me to type your fitness situation and we'll get to it!

J Madrid
CPT
Austin Mobile Trainer

You Can't Fake Fitness

2/5/2018

I can't tell you how many times I've run across someone who physically looks in shape but when tasked to climb some stairs,physically wash a car, run to an uber or enjoy a show here in Austin they gas out. You can achieve a slim figure through a caloric deficit however you can't gain muscle or neuromuscular control through one.

Stability is the foundation of fitness and the only way to gain stability is to get out there and work on it. With a combination of good eating/exercising/sleeping habits you can achieve both aesthetic and functional working body.

I like to observe human movement and instinctive fitness characteristics, When someone telegraphs a movement they know their capable of but somehow mess up that's their body telling them to work towards mastering that movement and that can apply towards anything like Top Golf, Basket ball, Paddle boarding, Spartan Race, Goat Yoga hah anything.

Anyway, Thanks for Reading!
And if you're in the Central Austin/South Central,West Lake
Use the Contact me to start working on that fitness lifestyle!

J Madrid
CPT
Austin Mobile Personal Trainer

Green Tea BeneFITs

2/2/2018

After drinking black coffee for a very long time I decided to give tea a chance, Since it has many many benefits!
I start mobile personal training around Austin around 5am, I usually drink black as night coffee to get me going, But I like to try new things so I now drink some steady awakening tea, My Rps are no longer roaring like a muscle car that leaves a fire trail behind heading towards an empty tank, My Rps now act more like a steady long distance luxury ride. I feel like I have the same great level energy throughout the day.

Here are some benefits that Green tea has to offer, I'll also be trying out Black tea soon!

Fights Cancer-causing Cells - Green tea has special antioxidants that seek out and destroy free radicals that can do harm to the body's DNA. those trusty antioxidants also help with Preventing wrinkles,

It helps with your Skin,Hair and MUSCLES! When you drink tea it should help your muscles function
at more optimal levels since it helps them contract! While it doesn't necessarily block the suns rays, it does mitigate the damage that is done to the skin from the sun.

Weight loss, If you don't have much time and you want help with weight loss without changing anything else,
Might want to give green tea a chance.

Boosts Immunity, Provides Pain Relief, Reduces Risk of Heart Disease, Inhibits Formation of Blood Clots,
Reduces Risk Of High Blood Pressure, Reduces Unhealthy Blood Sugar, Reduces Psoriasis
Prevents Memory Loss, Fights Cancer-Causing Cells

Thanks for reading!

J Madrid
CPT
Austin in home Personal Trainer

The POWER of Coffee!

1/13/2017

Few things in life are as powerful as that first sip of fresh coffee on a dreary morning. For many of us, the highlight of the day is when we lift our mug to lips and then repeat for reps!

First I drink a glass of water (about 16oz) then start sipping black coffee! For me the darker the coffee the better, Coffee intake counts towards your water intake so it can help keep you hydrated, I'm thankful for my Morning clients for hooking me up with ample Coffee( Thanks Kelly and Wayne)! It definitely Improves physical performance so I can train my clients in Austin with a crazy amount of energy in turn uplifting my clients while helping them lift!

I think Coffee might be the number one antioxidant intake I get! Even though I love my oatmeal blue berry pancakes and dark chocolate hah! There's studies that say coffee may add years to your life, lower stress, fight depression, improve blood circulation, even repair DNA and so much more!!!!

When its brewed black its one of the lowest calorie drinks, According to Harvard, a tablespoon of cream sugar and whole milk contains 52 calories, So I stick with black coffee the darker the better! whauhaha! So ditch the cream & sugar.

Mmm Coffee... CHEERS and UPLIFT SOMEONE!

-J Madrid

YOU COMMIT ONCE!

10/18/2015

Motivation gets you going, STRONG HABITS is what gets things done!
Motivation is just a feeling. Grounded action is what gets things done!
Here's my invitation to you, Next time you feel motivated get a Pen and Paper
and write down ONE or TWO things that you're going to commit to doing every
Single day No matter what!! And I promise you, You'll become a machine and
you won't think about whether or not you're going to do it. When you build a habit
it's engraved in your nervous system in a certain way that the brain doesn't even have to consider whether or not it get done, it just gets done! YOU COMMIT ONCE to the thing that you're going to do and you Do it every Single day! This could work great for reconstructing your entire life. I cannot stress how important it is to commit. Motivation is weak, Commitment builds a stronger you! Commit once and then you do it every single day. Pick something anything and commit to it.

Its the tiny actions that move towards a worthy ideal.

-J Madrid
Austin Mobile Trainer
CPT

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