Testimonials

People I’ve worked with, in their own words. Nothing here has been edited beyond punctuation.

“I truly can’t speak highly enough about my experience working with Brady Ward!

Before I started training with Brady, I had always felt intimidated by the idea of joining a gym. I was a complete novice when it came to strength training and honestly didn’t know where to begin. From my very first session, Brady made me feel completely comfortable. He was warm, encouraging, and welcoming, and I immediately felt like I was in good hands.

Since then, he has helped me feel stronger, more confident, and empowered in the gym. He challenges me to do things I would never push myself to do on my own, while still paying close attention to my energy, form, and safety. I really appreciate that his goal isn’t simply to push me harder, but to help me train in a way that is sustainable, effective, and supports my overall health and fitness.

Whether you are a beginner like me who wants guidance and encouragement as you work toward becoming healthier and stronger, or someone who is already experienced and looking to take your fitness to the next level, I am confident Brady will take excellent care of you.

He is incredibly knowledgeable, takes great pride in what he does, and, most importantly, genuinely cares about the people he works with. That makes all the difference.

I’m so grateful I took the leap and started training with Brady, and I’m excited to continue getting stronger, healthier, and becoming the best version of myself!”

Kimberly HostetterStarted as a complete beginner

“I was diagnosed with osteoporosis when I was 70 years old. I started working with Brady in July 2025 in hopes of some improvement. It’s been just over a year now and my recent bone density test showed ‘significant improvement in the spine’. I am profoundly happy with the results. And even though I’m aging, my body feels great!

Brady is a professional. He is smart in his knowledge of the mechanics of the body. He is creative in ways to work with weights for the best outcome. He’s exceptionally observant, and he’s fun. I’ve had no complaints while working with Brady. I trust him. And, without hesitation, would highly recommend him to anyone interested in improving their body with weight training.”

Tricia KlugeTraining with Brady since July 2025

“While Brady was a coach at Rockbridge Barbell, I was always impressed by the level of care and attention to detail he brought to his coaching. He’s extremely knowledgeable, friendly, encouraging, and makes every client feel comfortable while still pushing them to improve. Brady is a rising star in the personal training industry that continuously strives to improve by staying up to date with the most recent developments in our field. I’m excited to see what he does with his own business and would highly recommend him to anyone looking for a great coach.”

Ryan “Red” DowdellOwner, Rockbridge Barbell, where Brady interned and then coached for three years