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Since 1996, Body by Design Studio has helped over 2,000 clients achieve remarkable goals in fitness, appearance and weight loss, while giving them the tools to continue their fitness journey for a lifetime.
Our founder Joe Augustine’s interest in fitness actually began on the business side of the industry when he served as a financial consultant to some of the nation’s best known fitness organizations and equipment manufacturers including Cybex, Nautilus and Global Fitness. Although Joe was the nephew of well-know 1960’s body builder Roy Cefalu, he didn’t begin weight training himself until 1994 when he met champion body builder and personal trainer Skip Sylvester.Joe Augustine, Personal Trainer   It didn’t take long before Joe himself became a successful amateur body builder, and in 1996 one of the first full-time professional personal trainers in North Florida.

Since then, Joe has received numerous awards as both an athlete and a trainer, he has become a noted speaker on the fitness circuit, and he is currently working on the book Profiles in Personal Training. Joe is a summa cum laude graduate of both Bachelors and Master’s programs at Jacksonville University and holds certifications in fitness training, nutrition and education. Joe has earned the title of Master Certified Personal Trainer (CPT) from the American Fitness Professionals & Associates (AFPA) national organization.

OUR PHILOSOPHY

We believe many things set us apart at Body by Design Studio, but one of the most important things is our unique philosophy toward personal fitness training…

Personal training by the experts and nothing less if you come to Body by Design Studio, you will train only with certified, experienced and demonstrated experts in the field of personal fitness.

Total fitness through strength training – We are dedicated to the science of total fitness through the use of research-proven techniques of strength training. This is the only method proven to produce permanent results in fat loss, body shaping and overall health regardless of your age or physical condition. This is the fastest path to total physical fitness.

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Your training time is yours – during the training session your trainer will be devoted to you, your needs, and your goals. No one will leave you to train on your own, to answer the phone, talk with other clients or prospects, or otherwise detract from your workout.

Start as a client but become an expert – We don’t just train you, we make sure you know what you’re doing and why you’re doing it. We seek to give you the knowledge and tools for a lifetime of fitness – no matter where life may take you.

Change your body, change your life Personal fitness is a gateway to other important life changes. Becoming stronger, healthier and more attractive provides a tremendous boost in self-esteem, self-confidence and personal power. Changing your body into the body you've always wanted is for many the key to a healthier, happier and more fulfilling life.

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A BRIEF HISTORY OF BODY BY DESIGN STUDIO...

Founded in 1996 in Jacksonville, Florida by Master Personal Trainer and fitness expert Joe Augustine, Body by Design Studio has now grown to three additional locations, including our newest personal training studio in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Our practice currently includes over 350 private clients, and Joe has trained with such notable figures as world championship body builder and three-time Arnold Classic Winner Dexter Jackson, pop music star Lauren Fincham, and model and fitness champion Sylvia Shannon.

Joe invites you to become a part of our success story by joining us! Request your free consultation and personal training session and start making a little history of your own!