Amid Archibald is a master personal trainer located in Austin, Texas. Over the past 12 years, he has worked with over 500 clients, ages eight to 80, focusing on weight loss, muscle gain, and general health and wellness. Amid's high-energy style and his sense of humor make his workouts distinctively fun and engaging. His style addresses both the body and mind, so that his clients enjoy their workouts and look forward to his unique positive energy and variety of activities. Amid’s clients range from pro athletes to lawyers, doctors, executives, stay at home moms and young adults. He has also coached collegiate teams at Texas A&M University.
Lifestyle Training Philosophy
Amid specializes in strength and conditioning programs that are customized to each person’s life situation. He designs individual fitness approaches so his clients gain the knowledge to exercise on their own if they are traveling or not able to train with him personally. He believes fitness and exercise should be an enjoyable part of each person's daily life, as opposed to a quick fix program. Amid’s training style promotes an enhancement of the mind-body connection, along with an understanding of how different exercises affect each person’s body type. His knowledge of nutrition allows him to provide expert guidance to the types of foods and eating patterns that allow each client to get the most efficient results.
Amid’s Story
Amid moved to the U.S. from Colon, Panama at the age of seven. After the move, he became involved in a life-long dedication to martial arts, which led him to compete in the Olympic trials. However, after graduating from college, Amid struggled with weight gain and depression. At age 24, his weight was up to 225 pounds, and his doctor told him that he would likely have heart disease if he continued his current lifestyle. Amid experimented with weight loss drugs, but after seeing some success he decided that he wanted a healthier path. He began eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly, and lost 40 pounds. He has kept the weight off by creating a balanced lifestyle, and continues to enjoy excellent health. Amid is motivated to help people like himself. He has the empathy to support clients through a transformation to better health, along with a belief that if the changes don’t fit his client’s lifestyle, they will not result in long-term positive change.
Training Formats
Amid trains clients individually, as a one-on-one personal trainer, and he trains in groups. He engages with select businesses to offer regular group training for employees as a company perk. Amid offers special training sessions for events such as corporate retreats and pre-wedding bridal parties as well as pop-up classes.
Testimonials
Amid is easily the best trainer I've ever worked with. He is extraordinarily motivating and always provides me with a workout that caters to my requests and body, while also pushing my limits.
-Diana Skellenger - Austin, Texas
I have always considered myself to be tenacious and competitive, especially coming from a background as an NCAA athlete. That said, Amid pushes me (and everyone else who has had the pleasure of taking his classes) harder and farther than any other trainer, class, or coach I've ever experienced. Period. He is one of the most knowledgeable and passionate people I've ever met, with an added bonus of being naturally charismatic and an absolute comedian! The levity he brings is always welcomed, particularly while being pushed to one's breaking point; I often find myself cracking up when I would otherwise be gritting my teeth in pain! His combination of an insatiable curiosity towards improvement, raw passion / genuine care for people, and free-spirited humor is not only unique, but also highly addicting. This addiction is clearly shared by many, as demonstrated by his cult-like following! Whether you seek strength training, high-intensity interval training, kickboxing, plyometrics, a custom program of personal training, or any combination of these, you should look no further than Amid Archibald. Just be prepared to work hard, check your excuses at the door, and SWEAT!
-Samantha Collingsworth - Seattle, WA
Amid keeps the motivation high with energy-intensive workouts that challenge me from week to week. He doesn’t just tell me what to do but is there at each step ensuring that I keep proper form during each phase of our workout sessions. In addition to our training sessions Amid works with me to develop weekly plans that help achieve my goals.
-Amy Bruno - Austin, Texas
Though he brings ridiculous positive energy to training, I most appreciate that Amid is observant, that he remembers where you are in the long arc of what you need and seek to accomplish over time, and that — after seven years of training — we still have never done the same exercise two sessions in a row.
-David Heymann - Austin, Texas
Amid is the trainer I never knew I needed. I look forward to every Tuesday and Thursday when he comes to our office and gives us the best 45 minute workout I've had since his last visit. His ability to mix cardio with strength training, all while keeping the energy light hearted and fun is unparalleled.
-Tamera Lawerence - Austin, Texas
I've never worked out with Amid but he is scary so he seems to get the job done.
-Claire Hargis - Austin, Texas
