Tony spent five years doing yoga and 5Ks, frustrated he wasn’t getting stronger. When he asked his instructors what else they were doing, he found out they were secretly adding deadlifts and curls. This led him to discover the Starting Strength Method, which became personal when he coached his mother during chemo and MS treatments and saw the positive impact it made in her everyday life.

Instead of traditional physical therapy focused on preventing complications, strength training helped her cook meals and move around independently. Now as Head Coach at Starting Strength Houston, Tony works with people who can sometimes struggle just to walk through the door, helping them build strength that changes their daily lives.