Tao Health & Fitness

I started at Tao back in June, and I can say that since I started I have had and seen vast improvement, with everything from daily basic actions of either picking things up or doing vigorous activities. My first and best feature and function I noticed after my first month of training was my posture. I use to walk and slouch so bad, but shortly after starting with Matt at Tao it improved greatly! Now I walk tall and proudly, even when I'm hauling heavy backpacks from class to class all over campus. Of all the places you could go I would suggest here. Matt is a awesome trainer who will not only teach you how and why to do things, but he will explain the process and break it down for you best as possible. Not to mention everyone there is friendly and welcoming when you walk in the door. They also offer different workshops of all kinds, on occasion they have amazing guest speakers to come in and not just talk but physically work with you on certain things depending the topic. Plus when Matt plays the gong from time to time it's super relaxing. I would highly suggest coming here to start your path to true body and mind strengthening.

I've been a student of Matt Fuhrmann at Tao Health and Fitness for about a year now. I can honestly say that Matt has provided the best fitness instruction from any trainer I've worked with in Austin, bar none! In the beginning, he did a great job screening my initial fitness level and teaching me corrective exercises to address imbalances, weak points and injuries. From there, he's done a great job guiding me through 3DX and bodyweight exercises to build up foundational strength. This is the hardest I've worked for the longest period of time without injuring myself. I'm stronger than I've ever been and getting stronger all the time. Matt's classes are always fun and engaging. I get tons of personal attention. Matt is always cheerful, engaging and attentive. The class sizes are building steadily, and there's a real sense of family and community. I would highly recommend Matt and Tao Health and Fitness to anyone looking to address nagging injuries and attain their highest potential of strength and fitness.

Since i have been going to Tao health & fitness i have seen a great difference in my flexibility, endurance, strength and mental clarity.MATT does an amazing job on teaching each technique and follows up with me on refining my movement to eliminate compensation. I feel very fortunate in taking these classes. i highly recommend his training. He is very attentive and cares about your results. .

I am a 61 year old grandmother. I came to Matt after a total hip replacement and subsequent physical therapy had failed to restore my ability to move with ease and joy. The pain and limited mobility were impacting every aspect of my life; and I had become focused on just getting through each day. My first class was disappointing, as could not do any of the exercises without pain. Matt continually worked with my limitations, constantly revising my individual plan. It was six weeks before I could leave my training not in tears. With Matt's persistence and patience, I slowly began to feel real improvement. I have been working with Matt for four months, now, and I can work in my garden, play on the floor with my grandchildren, and walk for as long as I want - without pain. When I walked through the door of Tao Health & Fitness in January I was unable to walk without the aid of a cane. Now, my daughter has trouble keeping up with me as I sprint through the Zilker Botanical Gardens. I have a long way to go, and a lot yet to learn; but, this has become an exciting journey to wholeness. This practice has put the joy back into my life on all levels. This is an investment of energy, time and money; but I am worth it. Thank you, Matt, for helping me to reclaim my life.

I started training at Tao Health and Fitness because I was tired of the gym and was looking for a type of exercise that would more accurately address structural imbalances that I've had for many years. My right shoulder was noticeably lower than my left with atrophy of my neck and shoulder muscles. My condition was the result of a car wreck back in 1999 that left me with herniated disks in my neck, diminished motor function and sensation in my right shoulder. I began to see improvement after three months of training. I've been training at the Tao for over a year now and my shoulders are level and equal in strength. Diminished sensation at the top of my right shoulder is the only lingering issue. Over the years I've had massage, chiropractic, and acupuncture treatments that have helped, but didn't resolve the atrophy and lack of motor function. I'm grateful to Matt for his patient help guiding me through this process. You should give the Tao a try. They're a great group of knowledgeable professionals.