About Us
David Austin
David Austin
David Austin
- Born and raised in South Burlington, Vermont
- Moved to California at age 18 for school
- Plugged in to the rock climbing community and was all in
- Coaching career began with youth indoor climbing team in Los Angeles
- Found the sport of Diving and shifted athletic pursuits
- Athletics provided opportunity to learn, grow, and compete at the Universi
- Born and raised in South Burlington, Vermont
- Moved to California at age 18 for school
- Plugged in to the rock climbing community and was all in
- Coaching career began with youth indoor climbing team in Los Angeles
- Found the sport of Diving and shifted athletic pursuits
- Athletics provided opportunity to learn, grow, and compete at the University of Arizona
- Moved to Portland, Oregon as a sales rep in the medical industry
- During this time, opened a group fitness facility with a colleague
- Left sales, sold gym, and began with personal training services
- Moved back to Shelburne, Vermont
- Opened Peak Potential Fitness to provide the BEST in Fitness to Vermonters
My fitness story, which is why I am here today, starts as early as I can remember. I was diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis (immune system attacks joints) around two years old. I spent a lot of time listening to the doctors and adults around me deliberate on “what was wrong with me.” This exposure left me feeling that I faced physical limitations that my peers did not share. Naturally, I spent a lot of energy exploring these limits as a child and young adult. Physical movement made my body feel good, while providing me with some kind of influence over these limits that I had in my life.
Love of movement lead to athletic success. My journey to develop athleticism took more diligence and perseverance than my peers. Managing inflammation, while continually adapting to the mechanical stress of sport, requires a more profound implementation of lifestyle and nutrition dedication. Through sport, I learned what is made possible through dedication and awareness of all the elements that influence performance. I learned to use all the tools available.
After college athletics, sport was not the primary element in my life. Movement, however, was still a part of my identity. General strength and conditioning served as my physical outlet during my efforts to settle into employment after college. My nature to push limits fostered a dive deep into what is optimal fitness. I wanted to know what worked, for who, and why. I knew I would not be as strong and fast at 75 as I was at 25, but I wanted to know how to grow my body and mind with fitness for the long term.
Through walking the path myself, working with individuals in my community to achieve their goals, and tirelessly consulting with the leaders in this industry, I am confident my purpose in life is this:
I am here to help those around me use fitness to Redefine their Limits.
David Chabot
David Austin
David Austin
- Born and raised in Rockland, Massachusetts
- Master’s Degree in Physical Education, Strength and Conditioning Focus
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist CSCS through the NSCA
- United States Association of Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach Level 2
- Coaching/Personal Training professionally for 5
- Born and raised in Rockland, Massachusetts
- Master’s Degree in Physical Education, Strength and Conditioning Focus
- Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science
- Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist CSCS through the NSCA
- United States Association of Weightlifting Sports Performance Coach Level 2
- Coaching/Personal Training professionally for 5 years
My journey in fitness started on my high school swim team. Being on that team sparked what has become my career and my passion. I found the physical challenge and subsequent growth a very rewarding process. After college and my swimming career, i found myself spending time in the gym to continue exploring this growth process. I soon went back to school, completing a Master’s Degree in Physical Education with a Focus in Strength and Conditioning, and have since been sharing my knowledge and experience with others.
As a Coach, it is my purpose to welcome everyone who wishes to improve themselves. Each person has a unique starting point, place they would like to go, and reason for going there. I work to unfold these aspects with each person in effort to build a fulfilling journey. Having a strong, healthy body is incredibly empowering. I am here to provide support with consistent and mindful training.
Vicki Taylor
David Austin
Vicki Taylor
- Grew up in the California Bay Area
- National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, NBC-HWC
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer, CPT
- Certified Nutrition & Master Health Coach, Precision Nutrition
- Certified Pre- & Postnatal Coach, GGS CPPC
- B.A. in Communications from California State University, East Bay
- Competitive swimmer
- Lead Instructor for Cycl
- Grew up in the California Bay Area
- National Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach, NBC-HWC
- ACE Certified Personal Trainer, CPT
- Certified Nutrition & Master Health Coach, Precision Nutrition
- Certified Pre- & Postnatal Coach, GGS CPPC
- B.A. in Communications from California State University, East Bay
- Competitive swimmer
- Lead Instructor for CycleBar in Berkeley, California and taught indoor cycling for 6 years; Barre instructor for 3 years
- Moved to Vermont in 2022 for the community feel and connection to nature
My athletic background started in the pool when I was 4 years old. I trained competitively through my mid-twenties, placing in multiple events at the national level for USMS and competing in USA Swimming meets. You can still find me swimming most days of the week, in addition to coaching the local Masters swim team.
After 12 years in corporate America, I went on to earn my certification as a Personal Trainer, and become a Board Certified Health & Wellness Coach. I pride myself on bringing a scientific-based approach to coaching and meet you where you are with your fitness and health.
My training style strives to achieve equal parts of challenge and fun. I am here to provide the guidance necessary to improve function and help clients reach their goals through strength, performance, mobility and balance.
When I’m not working with clients, I’m hanging with my dog, Sadie, working on my homestead, raising chickens, and enjoying Vermont adventures with good friends.