by Coach Tommy I am a big history buff! I enjoy watching shows that relate to ancient history, US history, general World History (I am fascinated by World War II)…you get the picture. Whenever I watch shows about ancient civilizations, it always reminds me of the movement screens we do at District H. Why? Archaeologists can typically tell a lot about how early ancestors lived by uncovering artifacts or even examining bones found at burial sites. It provides a glimpse into how our ancestors lived, what they ate, how big they were, the technology they used, their tribal rituals, etc. It allows us to travel back in time. Similarly, whenever a new member comes to District H, I get a glimpse of their exercise history, what they do for work, and their general activity level by just looking at the quality of their movement. I can’t tell you how many...Read more

by Coach Tommy Starting a new fitness routine and joining a new community can be incredibly intimidating. It was one of the things I first experienced when I stepped into my first functional fitness gym back in 2011. The thoughts that were running through my head were: “I don’t want to be the slowest.” ” I don’t want to be the most out of shape.” “I don’t want to look like I don’t know what I am doing and not fit in.” What I learned later on after doing, coaching, and owning a gym for many years now is that these are all-natural responses to starting something new. Although these feelings are very natural, I didn’t want them to deter me from getting started on the right path. I was highly motivated to make sure that new members coming into my facility felt comfortable. That is when we introduced our...Read more

by Coach Tommy The very best way to help someone is to first understand them.  When I first started the fitness industry, letting the exercise methodology speak for itself was prevalent. Just come in and “try a free class” and see if you enjoy it. While the enjoyment of your exercise routine is crucial, we often miss an opportunity to truly understand why someone is coming to your facility in the first place. This is why we start all of our new relationships with a conversation. Within that conversation, we would like to cover a few big topics so that we can best understand you and how we can set up for success at District H. Your Motivations This is an opportunity to truly understand your “why” behind the decision to be healthy. Let’s face it, there are going to be times when you fall out of the routine or...Read more

by Coach Tommy If there is one thing that I’ve learned over the last 15 years in the fitness industry, people succeed in their health and wellness when their plan is personalized to their specific goals and their “why” for wanting to change their life. People come in all shapes, sizes, history of injuries, and even ways of learning or communicating. Some of us do really well in a group setting, while others prefer 1-on-1 attention. It is a complete disservice to you to place you in a box and assume one or the other. At District H, we start with a 1-on-1 consultation because we want to understand YOU and best set you up for success. I am not in the business of pushing people through group classes and hoping for the best. I want to invest my energy into helping you become the very best version of yourself....Read more

by Coach Tommy Happy Friday! I am sitting in Onyx Coffee Lab in Rogers, Arkansas finishing up a small family getaway from the hustle and bustle of Houston. This entire week I have been talking about nutrition and the key elements that will ultimately make you successful on your fitness journey. The last piece that is paramount to seeing the results you want is to surround yourself with a support system that wants to succeed. For me personally, this includes my family, my small circle of closest friends, a community of gym-goers at District H, and my own lineup of professional strength and nutrition coaches. You heard me right. As someone who coaches strength, conditioning, and nutrition, I also have my own coaches…4, to be exact. The reality is that I am human like everyone else. When it comes to my own training, I don’t want to have to think...Read more