That is the philosophy behind everything that happens at Bodies By Design Workout Room, a fitness facility in Pflugerville with a focus on small-group personal training.
Master Trainer Ninette Winston first opened Bodies By Design 21 years ago, moving between several locations in Pflugerville before settling at a spot on Vision Drive 13 years ago.
Sassani and fellow team leader Donovan Owens still run Bodies By Design to this day.
Sassani and Owens grew up in Pflugerville and played football together at Pflugerville High School. Sassani said that experience helped shape the team-oriented mindset he brings to Bodies By Design.
“When we stopped playing football, we realized that we didn’t have that team around us, so we wanted to create a team atmosphere here,” Sassani said.
Prospective clients at Bodies By Design must first interview with a trainer to determine whether they are a good fit for the gym’s group-oriented philosophy.
Following the initial interview, clients undergo a series of tests from a device called an InBody machine to determine metrics such as body fat percentage, muscle mass and water density.
“It’s a very precise test that gives us a good understanding of what that person’s need is instead of just saying, ‘Hey, everybody’s doing this, and you should be doing it, too,’” Sassani said.
With a plan in place, clients can get to work in small-group training sessions, utilizing the workout room’s diverse array of equipment.
In the past year, Bodies By Design expanded to add spaces for an orthopedic massage therapist and a physical therapist adjacent to the workout room. Owens said the addition moves Bodies By Design toward being more of a complete wellness center.
Ultimately, Sassani said, Bodies By Design is an environment best suited for those who are serious about their goals.
“Everyone that comes here is super serious about what they’re doing,” Sassani said. “If people don’t show up here, if we don’t see them within 48 hours, they’re getting a call ... because accountability is a big thing they ask for when they come here, so we do keep them accountable.”
Bodies By Design Workout Room
15635 Vision Drive, Ste. 103, Pflugerville
512-514-0042
www.bbdforlife.com
Hours: Mon. 6 a.m.-7 p.m.; Tue., Thu. 6 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Wed., Fri. 6 a.m.-8 p.m.; closed Sat.-Sun.
