When people think about fitness, they picture muscles—the chest, the legs, the core. But I believe the most important muscle you’ll ever train isn’t physical at all. It’s your will.

Your will is what takes over when your energy is gone, when your body feels like it has nothing left to give. It’s the authority you have over your body and mind—the decision to keep showing up, keep breathing, and keep moving forward.

My Story: Smallest on the Field, Strongest in Will

I learned this truth early. In 9th grade (see picture below, that’s me 2nd to the right), I was just 4’11” and 84 pounds. And I was playing Texas football. Every time I stepped onto the field, I was the smallest kid out there. Most people probably thought I had no business competing. But I refused to let my size dictate my story.

I pushed myself day after day, determined to prove that heart and will matter more than height or weight. That mindset carried me far beyond high school. Against the odds, I became a D1 lacrosse player (pictured below) and a D2 basketball player. Not because I was the biggest, fastest, or strongest—but because I refused to quit. I chose to believe that my will was stronger than any limitation placed on me.

That same fire drives how I approach fitness today—not just for myself, but for every client I coach.

Training the Will Through the Body

When I train people, I don’t just focus on the mechanics of movement—I focus on training the will.

  • Through intense isometrics: holding positions that push your limits until you discover freedom in stillness.

  • Through presence-based protocols: training methods that force you to slow down, breathe, and find peace in the middle of difficulty.

Because fitness isn’t just about building a stronger body—it’s about building resilience to face any challenge, inside or outside the gym.

Redefining Willpower

Here’s the truth: willpower doesn’t need to come from a drill sergeant screaming at you. It doesn’t need to be fueled by fear, shame, or punishment.

Willpower can be built in an environment that’s fun and friendly.
The common denominator isn’t fear—it’s consistency. And that’s the piece most people are missing.

My Role as a Coach

As your coach, my job is to give you both structure and support. I’ll hold you accountable and help you stay consistent—but I’ll also lead with grace, mercy, and love. My role isn’t to break you down, but to build you up, so you leave every session stronger in body and willpower.

Because when your will is trained, nothing can stop you.

Braxton Brooks

I Help Overworked Professionals Look And Feel Their Best By Building Routines That Fit Into The Busiest Schedules.

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