I’ve been working with Matt remotely for around 6 weeks now. I came to him struggling with adrenal fatigue. I’m so much better already and look forward to actually building some strength in the coming year. He has such a deep understanding of how to consistently guide you and help you make individual gains depending on your challenges. Thanks so much brother. 💪🏻

Matt is masterful at crafting exercise and therapy plans specifically suited for each person that trains with him.

Matt has helped me improve my flexibility in a very brief period of time. He is very knowledgeable and a pleasure to be around. His Kung Fu is also legit and battle tested by numerous fighters.

I started at Tao back in June, and I can say that since I started I have had and seen vast improvement, with everything from daily basic actions of either picking things up or doing vigorous activities. My first and best feature and function I noticed after my first month of training was my posture. I use to walk and slouch so bad, but shortly after starting with Matt at Tao it improved greatly! Now I walk tall and proudly, even when Im hauling heavy backpacks from class to class all over campus. Of all the places you could go I would suggest here. Matt is a awesome trainer who will not only teach you how and why to do things, but he will explain the process and break it down for you best as possible. Not to mention everyone there is friendly and welcoming when you walk in the door. They also offer different workshops of all kinds, on occasion they have amazing guest speakers to come in and not just talk but physically work with you on certain things depending the topic. Plus when Matt plays the gong from time to time its super relaxing. I would highly suggest coming here to start your path to true body and mind strengthening.

Since i have been going to Tao health & fitness i have seen a great difference in my flexibility, endurance, strength and mental clarity.MATT does an amazing job on teaching each technique and follows up with me on refining my movement to eliminate compensation. I feel very fortunate in taking these classes. i highly recommend his training. He is very attentive and cares about your results. .

There are several solid place you could train in South Austin but I feel the Tao is the absolute best. Matt the Chief instructor and Owner is incredibly knowledgeably and takes the success of those training under him very seriously. Since I have been training here I have cleaned up some shoulder issues I was having, set new PR in the overhead press, fixed my push ups, and learned more about train myself and others. The Tao is great for everyone but it is speaks volumes about a place when other trainer, instructors, and teachers come there to train.

I am a 61 year old grandmother. I came to Matt after a total hip replacement and subsequent physical therapy had failed to restore my ability to move with ease and joy. The pain and limited mobility were impacting every aspect of my life; and I had become focused on just getting through each day. My first class was disappointing, as could not do any of the exercises without pain. Matt continually worked with my limitations, constantly revising my individual plan. It was six weeks before I could leave my training not in tears. With Matts persistence and patience, I slowly began to feel real improvement. I have been working with Matt for four months, now, and I can work in my garden, play on the floor with my grandchildren, and walk for as long as I want - without pain. When I walked through the door of Tao Health & Fitness in January I was unable to walk without the aid of a cane. Now, my daughter has trouble keeping up with me as I sprint through the Zilker Botanical Gardens. I have a long way to go, and a lot yet to learn; but, this has become an exciting journey to wholeness. This practice has put the joy back into my life on all levels. This is an investment of energy, time and money; but I am worth it. Thank you, Matt, for helping me to reclaim my life.

I started training with Matt in the spring of 2013. I trained every morning either 3 or 5 times a week with phenomenal results. My balance, my proprioception, and my strength - inner tendon and muscle strength was maintained and developed by interesting and practical work out progressions.It is training you can rely on and look forward to. It’s really nice to be involved in a program that is right for your body and that also has workouts that everyone can do. I have advanced to Level 2 and WOW its hard to keep up. I really have to push myself to keep increasing my numbers and reps. I leave feeling stronger than ever and having more energy than before I came in to train.When I train, I am happy to have the opportunity to train with someone who is devoted to helping himself stay at the top of the fitness industry, training with the best!

I have been fortunate to have come across this place. Training with Matt has changed the way I see exercise. I have gained great strength and valuable support from this gym. I recommend him to everyone.

I started training at Tao Health and Fitness because I was tired of the gym and was looking for a type of exercise that would more accurately address structural imbalances that Ive had for many years. My right shoulder was noticeably lower than my left with atrophy of my neck and shoulder muscles. My condition was the result of a car wreck back in 1999 that left me with herniated disks in my neck, diminished motor function and sensation in my right shoulder. I began to see improvement after three months of training. Ive been training at the Tao for over a year now and my shoulders are level and equal in strength. Diminished sensation at the top of my right shoulder is the only lingering issue. Over the years Ive had massage, chiropractic, and acupuncture treatments that have helped, but didnt resolve the atrophy and lack of motor function. Im grateful to Matt for his patient help guiding me through this process. You should give the Tao a try. Theyre a great group of knowledgeable professionals.

I have learned a lot in three months training with Matt. My flexibility and stability have been strengthened and I am surprised at how quickly Im advancing working with him. I go to Tao three days a week (and he does give homework) which has helped me build up stamina and strength. I feel so much better!

Ive practiced and taught yoga for over 30 years, but still I had this nagging low back discomfort. The pain vanished after the first month of training with Matt. This system is quite scientific and systematic. And Matt keeps himself informed with new information.After nearly two years of three times a week Im still getting stronger every workout. It is a veritable fountain of youth. I feel lighter, more capable, and more robust, safer in everything I do because my body is sturdier and more coordinated. My gait pattern and posture have changed much for the better, and I now look forward to being super fit and strong into my elder years.

Ive been a student of Matt Fuhrmann at Tao Health and Fitness for about a year now. I can honestly say that Matt has provided the best fitness instruction from any trainer Ive worked with in Austin, bar none! In the beginning, he did a great job screening my initial fitness level and teaching me corrective exercises to address imbalances, weak points and injuries. From there, hes done a great job guiding me through 3DX and bodyweight exercises to build up foundational strength. This is the hardest Ive worked for the longest period of time without injuring myself. Im stronger than Ive ever been and getting stronger all the time. Matts classes are always fun and engaging. I get tons of personal attention. Matt is always cheerful, engaging and attentive. The class sizes are building steadily, and theres a real sense of family and community. I would highly recommend Matt and Tao Health and Fitness to anyone looking to address nagging injuries and attain their highest potential of strength and fitness.

Ive been working out at Tao Health & Fitness for nearly 2 years, along with other massage therapists, yoga teachers, chiropractors, acupuncturists, and those who get it -- functional movement builds stability, flexibility, strength, conditioning and skill, in that order. It helps recovery from old injuries and imbalances, and it prevents future injury. Tim Ferriss calls functional movement pre-hab. Wish I could convey my before and after states, but theres a huge difference, and theres more ahead.

Ive tried a few other exercise programs around town. i never made it past 3 months without injury or flushtration. Being late 40s, out of shape didnt help. With Matts help and great system, the change has been great. Down 45lbs, feeling better than i have in 15 years. Ive gotten way more mobility back as well as new strength i never had.I would recommend this to anyone no matter your age, condition, or injuries. you have no where to go but up.....after 9 months its the best thing ive ever stuck with.