Lifestyle Performance Training

Lifestyle Performance Training Helping clients achieve their health & fitness goals by building habits to allow them to keep their results long term. Contact us to get started!

We do this by providing top personal training in a safe, private, & welcoming environment without judgement in our studio. At Lifestyle Performance Training, your goal is our goal. Whether you want to lose weight, build muscle, improve your balance, or boost your fitness, our personal training gym in Tempe, AZ, helps you get results. We offer one-on-one personal training by experienced coaches whose mission is to educate and motivate individuals to improve their quality of life by enhancing their lifestyle one step at a time. Our fitness studio's atmosphere is also inviting and non-intimidating — so you can feel totally at ease and inspired to achieve your goals!

How Sunshine Started Seeing Progress with Structure and SupportMost people don’t struggle because they don’t know what t...
11/20/2025

How Sunshine Started Seeing Progress with Structure and Support

Most people don’t struggle because they don’t know what to do.
They struggle because doing it consistently feels overwhelming, uncertain, or intimidating — especially when you’re trying to do it alone.

Sunshine felt that deeply when she first reached out.

She’d worked with a trainer years ago, but it had been long enough that she didn’t know where to start again. She was worried about injuring herself, frustrated that her efforts weren’t producing results, and stuck in that place so many people end up:

“I’m trying… but nothing is changing.”

What she needed wasn’t more motivation.
She needed a structure that made it easier to succeed — and a supportive environment where she didn’t feel anxious, judged, or unsure.

That’s when everything shifted.

Inside the Lifestyle Performance Transformation Program, Sunshine found:

✅ A private, low-stress training environment
Where she could focus without feeling overwhelmed.
✅ The right level of push inside the gym
Austin challenged her safely and progressively so she could build strength without fear.
✅ Habit-based coaching outside the gym
Helping her improve nutrition, simplify routines, and build consistency.

And because the program removed the friction, the overwhelm, and the guesswork…
Sunshine didn’t just start seeing progress — she started believing in her progress.

In just a couple of months, her stamina, strength, and confidence improved dramatically.
She’s lifting more, moving more, feeling less bloated, less groggy, and more energized throughout the week.
Her mental health even improved.

Most importantly?

She finally feels like her progress is sustainable — not another restart, but a lifestyle she can maintain.

That’s what happens when you stop relying on motivation…
and start building the environment and structure that help you follow through.


5 Ways to Make Healthy Choices EasierMost people think they need more willpower to stay consistent.But the truth is, you...
11/19/2025

5 Ways to Make Healthy Choices Easier

Most people think they need more willpower to stay consistent.
But the truth is, you don’t need more discipline — you need less friction.

Healthy choices become dramatically easier when your environment and routines are set up to support them. Here are five simple ways to make that happen:

1️⃣ Keep protein-forward foods easy to grab
If the first thing you see is yogurt, rotisserie chicken, deli turkey, eggs, or ready-to-eat veggies, you’re far more likely to eat them.
Visibility = consumption.

2️⃣ Plan simple meals, not perfect ones
You don’t need gourmet prep.
You need repeatable prep.
Think: protein + veggie + fruit. Done in minutes, not hours.

3️⃣ Schedule your workouts like appointments
If it’s on your calendar, it’s real.
If it’s optional, it disappears.
Block your training time just like you would a client session or work meeting.

4️⃣ Remove friction from your routine
Pack your gym bag ahead of time.
Fill your water bottle the night before.
Set out your shoes.
Small prep steps = less decision fatigue.

5️⃣ Design your environment for success
Put healthier foods at eye level.
Keep snacks out of sight.
Create a space at home where you can stretch, walk, or train without obstacles.
Your environment should support your goals—not sabotage them.

What you need to know is:
You don’t rise to the level of motivation.
You fall to the level of your systems.

Make the healthy choice the easy choice, and consistency becomes a whole lot more achievable.


Why Motivation Isn’t Enough — But Environment IsMost people think their problem is motivation. “If I could just get moti...
11/18/2025

Why Motivation Isn’t Enough — But Environment Is

Most people think their problem is motivation.
“If I could just get motivated, I’d eat better.”
“If I felt more motivated, I’d work out.”
“If I stayed motivated, I’d finally be consistent.”

But the reality is, motivation was never meant to carry you long-term.
It’s a spark — not a system.

Motivation fades when you’re stressed.
It disappears when you’re tired.
It vanishes when life gets busy.

Your environment, however, is always working.
Either it’s working for you… or it’s working against you.

If the snacks are the first thing you see when you open the pantry, guess what you’ll reach for?
If your gym bag isn’t packed, you’ll find a reason to skip your workout.
If you rely on willpower to make every decision, eventually that willpower runs dry.

But when you design your environment with intention?
Healthy choices become the easy choices.

• When protein and water are the first things you see, you’ll naturally fuel better.
• When your workouts are scheduled like appointments, you show up.
• When your home supports your habits, you don’t fight yourself all day long.

What you need to know is this:
You don’t rise to the level of your motivation.
You fall to the level of your systems.

If you want consistent results, stop relying on motivation… and start building an environment that makes consistency automatic.


What Are You Training For?Most people think training is about the workout itself — the reps, the sweat, the effort insid...
11/15/2025

What Are You Training For?

Most people think training is about the workout itself — the reps, the sweat, the effort inside the gym.
But the truth is, training is really about everything you want to do outside of it.

It’s about having the strength to carry your own luggage on vacation.
The stability to play with your kids or grandkids without hesitation.
The energy to enjoy your weekends instead of recovering from the week.
The confidence to say yes to more of the life you want to live.

When you look at training through that lens, the motivation becomes clearer.
You’re not just building muscle — you’re building freedom.
You’re not just following a plan — you’re shaping your future.
And you’re not just working out — you’re investing in the life you want to enjoy 5, 10, 20 years from now.

So take a moment and ask yourself:

What are you really training for?
What parts of your life could become bigger, easier, or more enjoyable if you were stronger and more capable?

Because when you train with purpose, every rep has meaning — and every bit of progress pays off in ways most people never expect.

If you’re ready to build the kind of strength that supports your life, not just your workouts, I’d love to help you take the first step.
Send me a message with the word LIVE, and we’ll talk about what training for your life could look like.


11/14/2025

Ask all your Fitness questions and we will answer.

Why I Train for LifeThere was a time when training meant something very different to me.Before my back issues — before s...
11/14/2025

Why I Train for Life

There was a time when training meant something very different to me.
Before my back issues — before surgery — strength training was all about performance. How much I could lift. How hard I could push. How far I could go.

And in those days, there was very little I couldn’t do.

But when my back finally broke down from years of long hours, stress, and neglecting my own recovery for the pursuit of my career, everything changed. Suddenly, I wasn’t training to get stronger — I was struggling just to get back to normal.
Basic movements were hard. Pain dictated what I could say yes to.
And for the first time, I felt limited by my own body.

Recovery forced me to rethink everything.
I didn’t just want to train to lift more weight — I wanted to train so I could live more life.

I wanted to be able to:
• coach my son’s soccer teams without worrying if my back would give out
• go on vacations with my family and actually enjoy them — not sit out because I was hurting
• say “yes” to adventures, activities, and moments that mattered
• build a business that didn’t break me in the process

Training for life means building a body that supports your purpose — not just your workouts.
It’s about strength that shows up in the real world, not just in the gym.
It’s about being able to move, play, travel, parent, and live without fear of what your body can or can’t do.

Today, that’s why I train.
Not for numbers. Not for ego.
But for the life I want to live and the people I want to live it with.

And that’s what I want for every client who walks into our studio: strength that gives you freedom, not limitations.


11/13/2025

Do you have to train to failure for muscle growth?


Train for the Life You Want to LiveFor Linda and Brian, training isn’t about chasing numbers or pushing limits in the gy...
11/13/2025

Train for the Life You Want to Live

For Linda and Brian, training isn’t about chasing numbers or pushing limits in the gym — it’s about staying strong enough to keep living the life they love outside of it.

At 69, they’ve been training with Austin for just over seven months, each with their own focus:
✅ Brian’s been working on balance, strength, and flexibility — and he’s thrilled with how much better he moves every day.
✅ Linda’s been focused on strength, balance, and overall wellness — building stability, improving energy, and feeling capable and confident again.

They’ve both learned that strength training isn’t about trying to turn back the clock — it’s about giving themselves the ability to move forward freely.

Because real fitness isn’t about perfection — it’s about preservation.
It’s about building the strength, mobility, and confidence to keep showing up for the moments that matter most: travel, family, and everyday independence.

That’s what we mean when we say train for the life you want to live.
It’s not just about building muscle — it’s about building the freedom to enjoy what matters most.


When most people think about strength training, they picture lifting heavy weights or big muscles.But real strength goes...
11/12/2025

When most people think about strength training, they picture lifting heavy weights or big muscles.
But real strength goes far beyond the gym.

Strength is functional.
It’s what helps you move through life with confidence and independence.

Because strength training isn’t just about how much you can lift — it’s about what that strength allows you to do:
✅ Carry groceries without strain
✅ Climb stairs without hesitation
✅ Get up and down from the floor easily
✅ Play with your kids or grandkids without worrying about your back or knees
✅ Travel without pain slowing you down

Every rep, every session, every small gain you make in the gym builds the foundation for the life you want to live outside of it.

And here’s something most people don’t realize — functional strength isn’t just about muscles. It improves balance, coordination, posture, and bone density. It keeps your metabolism active and your joints supported.

The reality is, strength training doesn’t just help you look better — it helps you live better.
It’s the difference between maintaining your freedom and relying on others to do the things you used to enjoy.

So when you train this week, think beyond the workout.
You’re not just building a stronger body — you’re building a stronger life.


Training With PurposeStrength training isn’t punishment.It’s not about burning off what you ate or chasing a certain num...
11/11/2025

Training With Purpose

Strength training isn’t punishment.
It’s not about burning off what you ate or chasing a certain number on the scale.

It’s about preparing for the life you want to live.

Every time you train, you’re building strength, stability, and muscle that will support you for decades to come. You’re investing in the freedom to travel, play with your kids or grandkids, and stay independent long into retirement — without worrying about what your body can or can’t do.

The reality is, the habits you build now determine what your life looks like later.
Will you be strong enough to carry your own luggage on vacation?
To enjoy a full day exploring without needing to sit out?
To bend, lift, and move confidently without hesitation or pain?

That’s what training with purpose is all about.
It’s not just about adding years to your life — it’s about adding life to your years.

So the next time you step into a workout, remember — you’re not punishing your body.
You’re preparing it.

Train for strength.
Train for freedom.
Train for the life you want to live.


Who Benefits When You’re at Your Best?It’s easy to think of exercise, better eating, or getting more sleep as things we ...
11/08/2025

Who Benefits When You’re at Your Best?

It’s easy to think of exercise, better eating, or getting more sleep as things we should do — items to check off for our own health.
But what if you looked at them as something you do for everyone else in your life, too?

When you’re healthy, strong, and energized, you’re not just improving your own quality of life — you’re improving the lives of the people who depend on you.
You’re more patient with your kids.
More focused at work.
More present with your family.
More capable of showing up when life gets stressful.

When you take care of yourself, you’re not taking away from others — you’re giving them the best version of you.

The reality is, it’s easier to stay consistent when you understand why it matters.
When you can connect your own well-being to the benefit it brings others, self-care stops feeling optional. It becomes a responsibility.

So ask yourself:
Who benefits when you’re at your best?
And who pays the price when you’re not?

If you’re ready to build the kind of strength that lets you pour into your life without running empty, that’s what we do at Lifestyle Performance Training.
Send me a message with the word STRONGER, and let’s start building your foundation for the life — and people — that matter most.


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7890 S Hardy Drive Suite 115
Tempe, AZ
85284

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Monday 8am - 8pm
Tuesday 8am - 8pm
Wednesday 8am - 8pm
Thursday 8am - 8pm
Friday 8am - 8pm

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