Blackbird Fitness

I would definitely recommend Blackbird Fitness; it’s small but that’s what I liked about it! The owners know everyone in the gym and they really care about your fitness goals. Most of the fitness classes can be modified based on your fitness level and the teachers are very motivating! Both Marlo and Brenda are amazing instructors and great people.

Had a great workout at Blackbird, and even though it was lighter on the weights, the high reps made it deceivingly hard! Our trainer was very encouraging, focused and kept us motivated the whole time.
It’s a bit hard to find, and parking can be tight, but we didn’t have any problems.
Would definitely recommend Blackbird Fitness for a great local-​oriented, hands on training experience.

Best gym in East Austin! Friendly staff and Marlo and Brenda, the owners are and incredible. Love everything about this gym!!!

Had such a kickass «bootycamp» workout today and can’t wait to be back to Blackbird! Such a cool space and awesome, friendly and encouraging trainers. Excited to check out another class soon!

I’d taken almost a year off from the gym and I tried this gym out after moving to Austin about a month ago. I’ve taken beginner boot camp class as well as tabata I class. Brenda and Marlo are both amazing! Very professional. They focus on good form which is great and they’re so encouraging which is something I definitely need! Try it out and you won’t be disappointed!

Marlo gives me a total body work out while making me laugh every session! I needed someone to help me learn correct technique (since I have never worked out a day in my life) and to motivate me to stay on track toward my goals. Marlo has exceeded my expectations in every way with her daily passion about exercise and nutrition. I would highly recommend her positive energy and wide knowledge base to anyone looking to be healthy and get fit! Take a class and you will quickly see why I am proud to say Marlo is my trainer and my friend!

I’ve been working with Marlo Kovach for a month now. It’s been a great experience. Her passion for fitness and nutrition is evident. I enjoy my workouts every week. She provides different routines and it is never boring. She knows exactly what my body needs and challenges me. Glad I found her!

I started training with Marlo 6 months ago after a previous crossfit program had left me with a shoulder injury. I had lost hope that I’d be able to exercise for a while but Marlo helped me get back into it. I thought I had become quite strong after that crossfit program but training with Marlo made me realise that it was just a quick fix. With Marlo I managed to build muscle on my legs and glutes that I had never managed to achieve before. What I really like about Marlo’s training is her holistic approach, she has a deep understanding of the human anatomy and believes in going back to basics, getting nutrition right, focusing on stretching and building a strong balanced body before moving on to advanced crossfit routines, dramatically reducing the chance of injury.
With Marlo’s nutritional advice I’ve learned so much about healthy eating and I’ve built habits for life. I’m glad she doesn’t believe in very low calorie diets where people starve themselves and put the weight back on after they stop dieting.
Marlo has been a huge inspiration and very supportive for me. With her encouragement I’ll be doing a 10K run in a few weeks time, not that long ago I could barely run half a mile.
She has a real flare for inspiring people to exercise and eat well.

Working out with Marlo is awesome! Her fitness/​nutrition knowledge is vast and she brings variety to each session. At first, I had dreaded getting back into the gym… afraid I would not remember how to use some equipment or not have the right technique, but that fear was all for nothing. She always demonstrates the proper technique and makes you feel at ease. I have seen great results in my endurance levels and strength. If you need someone to push/​encourage you, in the nicest and realest way, here’s your gal. She will not let you give up on yourself.
I can’t recommend her enough. Fun, ass-​kicking workouts and great sense of humor, what more can you ask for.
Oh and she wears some pretty baller glasses now. :)

Love working out with Marlo. She combines cardio, strength training, and flexibility and balance exercises for overall health. She’s fun and motivating!

I’ve been working with Marlo for just over one month, and I’m already seeing huge results! Workouts are NEVER dull or boring. Everything is customized to my needs (I have rheumatoid arthritis), and every exercise she develops engages multiple muscle groups (and my core) simultaneously.
Her workouts use a great mix of free weights, machine equipment, stability exercises, and body weight — she always keeps my body and mind engaged in what we’re doing.
Not only is Marlo extremely knowledgeable about fitness and nutrition, she is a really cool person. Does she kick my ass? Yes. Do I feel 100% better after each session? Yes. Is it worth it? Definitely.
I drive from central Austin to south Austin to train with her — and it’s worth the little commute. I can’t recommend Marlo enough!

Training with Marlo has been a great process. She is very professional and empathetic to your individual goals. Marlo will always do what is in the best interest of her clients and not the bottom line. I met Marlo while she was working at a large chain gym and she never waivered from supporting her clients. She works within your limits, yet pushes you and before you know it, you have exceeded your initial goals. Marlo took the time to get to know me as a whole person, not just as one of her numbers. This gives her the ability to help gauge roadblocks or changes that may be needed in order to achieve goals. For example, she made me aware of the impact certain stressors had on my overall well being and helped me navigate to a much healthier place. So with a balanced approach on nutrition, exercise and lifestyle changes she has helped me reach and exceed my goals. I have never felt so motivated to continue on the path of healthy living and I know I owe most of it to Marlo for being my support and coach! Needless to say the numerous compliments I received from family and friends also confirmed that I was making great strides! THANK YOU Marlo! Myself and many others would follow Marlo anywhere to continue to work with her!

I learned so much working with Marlo. She taught me what my micro nutrients should look like for each meal to hit my goals, and helped me tweak my workouts along the way. She was always fun, witty, encouraging, and really knows her stuff. Marlo does what she says when she says she’s going to, something you know can be hard to find if you’ve worked with many trainers. I look forward to working with her again when I get ready to hit my next set of goals. Highly recommend her.

A trainer who knows how to effectively demonstrate how to use the gym equipment, helps with dietary restrictions and creates a personalized training plan — A trainer who really listens to your needs and works with you to design a plan to get you the results you want. I trained with her for almost 3 years in Houston and wish she was still available here.

I have worked out with Marlo for approximately 3 years. She has helped me not only reach my goals but exceed them.
Marlo is a very knowledgable trainer and she always keeps the training sessions fun and challenging. I really loved how she customized my nutrition and workout plan instead of a one kind fits all kind of approach.
If you are looking for a trainer who can truly help you reach your goals and set you on a healthy path look no further.