"Every single day, I use the knowledge, lessons, and exercises Christine has taught me.  This work is changing my perspective of my own body as I learn to move in more healthy ways, considering past injuries and preventing future ones.  It's not one-size-fits-all.  Christine teaches lessons that are like brain taffy.  She blows my mind about my body every time."

-Erin Ivey, Singer & Songwriter 

"I have been focusing on my posture using the belly button technique Christine taught us in her Five Secrets to Losing Belly Fat seminar. I have defintely seen a difference! My stomach seems flatter and my posture has improved!"

-Leilali Beck, HEB

"As our guest speaker, Christine was a breath of fresh air at a meeting I recently attended. With her positive attitude and useable 'daily' tips, her presentation was interactive and although the exercises she demonstrated were easy to perform, were effective and I know they will be more so when I incorporate them into my daily routine. She also discussed the importance of improved nutrition and how small, simple steps can make a big difference. I am excited about purchasing the Tusa Fitness Core Workout DVD soon to learn about the opportunity to strengthen my core (primarily to reduce lower back pain) in a low-impact manner and without a single situp! : )"

-Paula Kelly- Menchaca, Association for Healthcare Documentation Integrity Member

"Wow, I am getting to tell you about Christine Tusa! She has been a great teacher and healer for me.  Her knowledge of how the body works and operates is astounding. I met Christine while she was teaching a class at Central Market on healthy cooking.  Afterwards, I made an appointment with her and I was blown away.  I went to her for extreme lower back pain.  Christine worked WITH me. During each session, she listens to me and answers the question “why”. She helped me learn how to sit in the car for my long commutes that were causing me pain.  She guided me on how to do stretches and rolling (which was a totally new concept!) and taught me how to functionally strengthen the areas in my core, back and glutes. When I am rolling, stretching, or walking, I keep remembering how Christine’s life has been transformed by what she is teaching me and I believe it can happen to me (even though I am old enough to be her mom)!  My husband, daughter, and my sister have all visited Christine with amazing results. Her spirit is compassionate and kind. But watch out because her sense of humor will have you laughing your head off."

Maurie Hazlewood, Speech Therapist

"There are a number of ways that Christine stands out as a great trainer. She really cares about the people that she works with. She is dedicated to helping others improve. She works at keeping her methodology and knowledge current within the ever changing field of fitness. And she always has a positive attitude, a smile on her face, and a specific game plan in place for each and every workout. All of these attributes combined, put her far ahead of any of the other trainers that I have encountered. Christine's combined knowledge of human movement and fitness provide her clients with an invaluable service for not only getting back into shape, but for maintaining a great sense of wellness throughout their day-to-day activities. She has made a tremendous improvement in my physical well being."

-Jim Pitts, Renaissance Man & Business Management Consultant

"The Saturday before the last Austin Marathon, I reluctantly went to a Tusa Fitness core class. I was hesitant to exert myself prior to my marathon the next day. After working my core, Christine showed me a few stretching and foam rolling techniques that fit my fitness routine.  Needless to say, I ran my best marathon the very next day because the conditioning with Tusa gave me many positive benefits, especially with my hamstrings, IT bands and calves. I felt supported and loose for the first time and out of several marathons, I avoided hitting "the wall".

-Mo Forshee, UltraRunner

"I started going to Christine's class in January.  The first week was torture to my out-of-shape self, but every week I started looking forward to going back and pushing myself harder.  Christine's a great teacher- no boot camp style screaming from her; just great directions and tips and lots of encouragement.  She fully explains every exercise and tells you what muscles it's going to use and what it will strengthen and how it will help in everyday life.  The exercises are so much better than your standard squats, lunges, and situps.  The movements are variations of things you do everyday which really helped me feel results in everyday life.  I've been going to her class for four months, and I look forward to continuing.  Thanks to Christine, I've lost a pants size, gotten stronger, and most importantly started believing that working out can be pretty cool.  Thanks Tusa!!"

-Cathy Benavides, Office Manager

"My husband and I train with Tusa as a couple and also separately at times as well. It is an understatement to say that she is by far and away the best trainer I have ever worked with or met, and she is a joy to train with--even when it is a really hard work out session! She has a radically different approach that takes into account the ways you use, misuse and don't use your body in your daily life and at your job. Our work as photographers is physically demanding at the photo shoots and then very sedentary at  the computer.

Tusa has taught us and armed us with tips and tricks to live better immediately. She is always very present--not one of those trainers who spends time complaining or gossiping or looking vacantly into space. Oh No! She is 100% there for you, helping you to get stronger in the smartest of ways, and in a way that meets you where you are with your fitness level. If you want to work with someone who is truly the best, look no farther. It is Christine Tusa. She is also very educated about holistic health, and can offer you a deeper perspective. Oh, and she's funny too!"

-Jennifer Lindberg, Photographer

"I had a back injury a few months ago and using the lifting technique that Christine shared has helped me contunie to prevent myself from having another one."

-Lorenzo Martnez, HEB

"I have been working out with Christine Tusa one hour every week for about the past five months. She is one of six different trainers I work out with at Workshop Fitness. When I first started seeing her, we set goals of correcting my posture, increasing my flexibility and creating a stronger core.

Christine has given me the tools and instruction to exceed any kind of expectation I set for myself. With her help, I straightened out my back, began moving more fluidly and with increased flexibility and I have lost over 14 inches off my belly because of her ab workouts. Christine has been with me the whole time, making sure I'm in the correct position while performing her workout.  My favorite thing that she does is-before we begin our workout- she will ask me if anything specifically hurts, or if something is aching she will design certain exercises to stretch and create relief for that area so that I can perform well in my other workouts throughout the week."

-Ricky Lawson, KLBJ Intern

"After having open heart surgery, Christine was recommended to me by my daughter. I went to our first meeting with Christine with some doubts in my mind but slowly, my doubts disappeared. Christine designed a program for me that hastened my recovery from six to nine months to only a bit over four months. I can do things today that I have never been able to do in many years. Christine's concern is my overall wellbeing and she has help me to change my lifestyle so I can do the things that my doctor's suggest. I am more physically fit today then I have been in over forty years all thanks to Tusa Fitness."

-Richard P. Kistner, CPA

"For more than a decade, I have suffered from chronic back pain due to an injury that required back surgery.  Christine’s approach of training the core and teaching me simple yet effective exercises to improve core strength and improve flexibility has dramatically reduced my back pain.  As a coach, Christine inspires me to work hard both with her and on my own to make the training part of my everyday life."

-Michael Jewell, President, Jewell Public Affairs

After Christine's presentation, I began concentrating on my breathing more. I also focus on pulling my belly button towards my spine, even in the shower. I've noticed that I feel more relaxed and healthier!

-Sibil Elsarrarez, HEB

“Christine Tusa has a unique and refreshing energy that inspires people to want to experience the fun in fitness. Her passion and dedication to educating people about core strength, balance, and functional fitness is apparent in her consistent enthusiasm to teach classes. Not only does Christine possess extensive movement knowledge, but she also conveys this knowledge in a clear and professional manner. Christine is a powerful leader in the fitness community.”

-Janna Young, Programs and Group Fitness Director, Honolulu Club

“Christine is one that takes great interest in her clients and makes certain the program she develops is one that fits their personal goals and needs. After my knee surgery, she knew just what I needed to start not only getting my knee back in shape but she also included exercises that would help my body overall but yet not set me back in my recovery. She definitely made a difference in my getting things going in the right direction again!”

-Diana Crosby, Marketing Executive

“Although I was already in relatively good shape, Christine taught me some new techniques that I've since made a main component of my workouts, and I've seen some very positive results from them. Her nutritional guidance has been invaluable. She is not only very knowledgeable and patient, but is also a great motivator. I wouldn’t hesitate again to sign-up for one of her classes, or better yet, hire her as my own personal trainer!"

-Mark Zylberfuden, Business Owner

“Christine is definitely special. No other fitness instructor has helped me or influenced me as much. Her positive attitude is infectious and really makes results happen! Since I joined the gym and worked with her in class, I have lost almost 20 pounds and am a happier person. I still use the techniques and moves she taught us.”

-Rachel Powell, Data Entry Clerk

“No matter how I felt when I went to the gym, I always had a great work-out session and left feeling great. After seven weeks of twice weekly abs/yoga mix workouts and nutritional/diet counseling, I’ve lost inches from my waist. Christine’s style of motivation surpasses the typical Texas trainer!"

-Ken Harding, Business Owner