(Chef / Owner for 5 Restaurants in St. Louis)

The last couple years I let my body slide. I blamed it on being a busy owner and running many different restaurants. Having been very lean and fit in the past, I always thought I would be able to get back into shape with minimal effort but as I got older I realized this was not the case. I reached out to Franz because I knew I needed some professional guidance as my efforts of occasional restrictive dieting and intense exercise were not sustainable.

Franz’s approach is rooted in finding a sustainable and enjoyable way to eat for the rest of my life. He’s challenged me to realize that fitness and nutrition should serve and help my life be better and not a rigid list of do’s and don’ts and unsustainable habits. I highly recommend Franz’s coaching programs for any dad who is sick and tired of yo yo dieting and ready to find an approach that is doable and won’t rule your life.

(Financial Industry)

I’ve been training with Franz for over a decade for several reasons. One, Franz has always met me where I’m at and helped me work around various injuries and aches and pains. Two, he progresses my exercises and challenges me to get stronger in more ways than simply putting more weight on the bar. Three, very enthusiastic and helps me accountable with my training. Highly recommend him to those Dad’s that want to maintain his edge and optimize his training.

(Entrepreneur)

Franz’s coaching has allowed me to regain much of the athleticism I lost over the decades. He has taught me that training doesn’t need to be ridiculously intense or painful in order to see progress. His training plans are challenging but sustainable. Fun but effective. His nutrition principles are so simple that you will almost feel “bad” on how easy it can be to lose weight if you adopt the principles as a lifestyle and not a “diet.” Quit trying to wing it and do it yourself. Save yourself years of pain and frustration. Invest in yourself by investing in his coaching.

(Educator)

My wife was kind enough to buy me a coaching plan with Franz and in only 90 days I was able to lose fat, build functional strength and pack on some muscle mass. The training was challenging, fun and effective. His easy to follow nutrition structure worked well and I dialed in my food in order to accelerate my progress. Awesome coaching and plan. I highly recommend Franz.

(Therapist)

I am a huge stress eater. I do really well by day and at night I let my sweet tooth rule. I always enjoyed exercising but food is my nemesis. I’d wake up every morning with renewed drive to make today the start of my healthy me, but of course that never happened. Franz helped me understand that I am not unique in this struggle and his support and community was the help I needed to stay accountable to my goals. Appreciating the coaching and support to keep on track. Accountability and community are huge and Franz has been the missing link to keep me on track. Highly recommend.

(Builder)

I work hard during the week in a fairly stressful job. I have a healthy food subscription that keeps me eating regular and balanced meals. I was working out following Franz’s coaching but wasn’t making steady gains until Franz helped me unpack what was holding me back. On the weekends I would let loose and eradicate all the gains I’d make during the week, basically keeping me stuck. Franz is very generous in coaching time, hugely empathetic and yet balances this with creative ways to help one realize what’s holding them back so that they can choose to change. He is not harsh, not in his approach or methods, but made everything so doable. I am going on my second year of coaching with Franz and enjoying my renewed confidence in myself and in my choices. Hugely indebted to him.

(Real Estate)

I was a collegiate basketball player, hugely active and into fitness and training. Got married and had a child and though the most precious experiences of my life, the perceived expectations and increased responsibilities made my stress levels skyrocket. I was hugely disgusted with myself and how I let myself go. I felt ashamed and embarrassed and knew I needed help. Franz met me where I was at. He was able to empathize about being a new parent in ways I didn’t know I needed. I’ll never forget texting him telling him I was down 10lbs in 2 weeks and feeling like I hadn’t worked hard enough for the victory. He helped me understand that the changes I was making were exactly what I needed at the time and that losing weight didn’t have to be torturous. I didn’t have to be ravenous and sore all the time in order to see results. I didn’t have to give up everything I love like cookies and a drink. It was liberating to learn this. Cannot recommend this program highly enough.

Thanks for the month it was just what I needed. Love the thoughts and tips and the extra knowledge of what to focus on.

Started 159.9 ended at 155.4

Lost 5.75 inches waist, hips and thighs

Not bad at all

Also the past work week used every muscle and strength- shoveling gravel, lifting load after loads to dump trailers, climbing hills while pushing loaded wheelbarrows, moving furniture, constant up and down stairs on this 3 level cabin....and much more....and the cool part was I had the strength and energy to do it all!!!! And felt great at the end of the week.

I have another big work week in the mountains heading out now.