Austin Pilling - Personal Trainer

When I moved to Dallas two and a half years ago I was in search of a gym. After trying a few gyms I stumbled upon East Side Athletic Club. I’ve now been a member for two years and it has been one of the best decisions of my life. When you join ESAC you join a community. Every day I am greeted with a big friendly smile from the staff and other members. The positive environment really sets the tone for my workout. The staff are genuinely passionate about working with people and love coaching. They are very attentive to each member’s needs. They are encouraging and push you to get through your workouts. They want to see every individual grow and meet their personal goals. When I first joined I had the intention of staying fit and having an outlet to escape the stress of work. Since being at ESAC I have found a new love for health and fitness. I am growing stronger every day. I have lost body fat and gained strength and confidence. In addition, I am motivated by fellow gym buddies. It’s really amazing to see others transforming their lives.

I was recovering from significant health issues and surgeries, and needed to get back on track. My surgeons agreed that physical activity would assist in my recovery, especially range of motion. When I walked into East Side, it had a familiarity that I associated with the days I was training for athletics in high school and college. I felt very comfortable in the environment; it was exactly what I was looking for. When you added in the small group classes and the training staff it was a perfect fit for me.

I had actually tried several other places before walking into ESAC. I needed to regain confidence in my abilities, and identify what (if any) restrictions I was going to have after my surgeries. People ask me quite frequently these days about my health and fitness. ESAC is definitely a part of that transformation. People asking about my transformation gives me a sense of pride and it is extremely motivating. It pushes me to keep going and shows that hard work pays off.

I am a little over a year into my membership at ESAC and I still look forward to going. The staff is great to work with. I am really enjoying the addition of the green board “circuit work”, it has allowed for an additional variety to my workouts. The fact I can move between the boards and do circuits for a while and go back and hit the weights is a great new feature!