Rob Goodwin, Founder, Personal Trainer, Keto Lifestyle Coach
Rob Goodwin is a personal trainer, ancestral health coach, author, and has been a passionate advocate, student, and teacher of high performance fitness and nutrition for over two decades. Always seeking why while pursuing how when it comes to health and performance, he is constantly experimenting with his own fitness and nutrition and has an unwavering desire to always be better. He is a believer in others, redefining strength and endurance to those who have placed their faith in him. If you desire to work with Rob as your personal trainer, nutrition coach, or physique competition/bodybuilding prep coach, simply shoot him an email and introduce yourself and give a bit of insight as to what you are looking to accomplish. Rob works with over 40 unique clients and is the area's most retained and experienced personal trainer and can help you one on one in his Western North Carolina gym, or via internet/phone coaching.
Ideology
My training and nutrition ideology stems from years of vigorous study and application of ancestral health principles. I live, believe and train my clients this way.
I am all about strength and conditioning with a strong focus on form and technique. The ancestral health model as given to us by our hunter gatherer predecessors is the blueprint I live by and adhere to.
I teach and encourage the following for all clients:
Rob and his wife Nancy reside in a quiet neighborhood in the western North Carolina mountains with their four children. In addition to weight lifting, ancestral health lifestyle, ketogenic nutrition, and trail running, he enjoys hiking, camping, and loves riding his motorcycle through the Carolina countryside.
Ideology
My training and nutrition ideology stems from years of vigorous study and application of ancestral health principles. I live, believe and train my clients this way.
I am all about strength and conditioning with a strong focus on form and technique. The ancestral health model as given to us by our hunter gatherer predecessors is the blueprint I live by and adhere to.
I teach and encourage the following for all clients:
- Sustained Movement efficiency (Walking, running, biking, rowing, hiking etc.)
- Lifting heavy things (strength training, weight lifting, circuit training, interval weight training (IWT))
- Fight or Flight protocols (Sprinting, sled work, heavy bag, Sledgehammer work, jumping, crawling, climbing, etc.)
- Nutrition (Primal/ Ketogenic ancestral health protocol that encourages subsisting on healthy fats, meats and eggs, green vegetables, while avoiding sugars, processed Neolithic foods, gluten, grains, wheat, and seed oils) Our lean, fit, disease-free ancestors were fat burners with extreme metabolic flexibility. Opening up my clients to this world will be a tremendous benefit to.)
- Sleep (eliminating unnecessary blue light stimulation after dusk and resetting your circadian rhythm.)
- Play, and reduction of stress. (Our ancestors enjoyed life, avoided stress, spent time with family, napped, played, socialized, and laughed. This is all part of the recovery cycle.)
Rob and his wife Nancy reside in a quiet neighborhood in the western North Carolina mountains with their four children. In addition to weight lifting, ancestral health lifestyle, ketogenic nutrition, and trail running, he enjoys hiking, camping, and loves riding his motorcycle through the Carolina countryside.
Kind words
"Tremendous thank you to Rob Goodwin and his staff at Original Workout. Without his training and nutrition concepts I would not have been able to excel in my running as I have done this year. Shattered my goal time for Charity Chase yesterday by five minutes. And the best part is....I'm only getting faster!! Thanks Rob!!"
"Just wanted to give a shout out to my trainer Rob Goodwin. He continues to be an inspiration to me, (as I am sure he is to ALL of his clients ) in not only achieving my goals, but maintaining a high level of fitness. I appreciate and respect a trainer who "practices what he preaches" as it relates to healthy nutrition and physical exercise. In Rob's latest endeavor, prepping for a bodybuilding competition, he showed complete focus and dedication in his training and the results were phenomenal! That is the type of TRAINER I want COACHING me! That is the type of INDIVIDUAL who will INSPIRE me!"
-Michael Cordora, Client
-Michael Cordora, Client
Rob Goodwin is a fitness miracle worker. How he made me a couch potato of 20 years actually enjoy getting my butt kicked is a miracle! But he's the best trainer in the world and he has a huge heart! -Daniel Toner
Through Rob's encouragement and workouts I've discovered strength I didn't know I had!! He is truly Hickory's Best Trainer!!!
-Jamie / Client
-Jamie / Client
This gym is for people who take training seriously! Hint the fact that it's a personal gym where people PAY for personal trainers! No...... they don't give out pizza and muffins to their members!!!!! They give great knowledge about the body, workouts and any information to better yourself! I trust everyone who works there and would refer any of my close friends or family! Keep up the good honest work!!!! -Jeff Rollins
"I started working with Rob 2 years ago. I was overweight, unfit, and unhealthy. I felt bad about myself and what I had become. For Pete's sake, I was once a Division I athlete and a professional basketball player in Germany; but I let myself go after 3 children. So, I started working with Rob and it was tough. He never let me slack and complaining fell on deaf's ear. He had a plan for me; and he was not going to let me deviate. I am now 40 pounds lighter and competing in triathlons (something I would never have dreamed of doing). I am fit again and have a whole new perspective on fitness and nutrition! Rob was vital in my transformation. I will be forever grateful!"
Kirsten.
Client and now Nationally Ranked Triathlete
Kirsten.
Client and now Nationally Ranked Triathlete
"Rob takes his time developing a long term, helpful relationship with his clients. The result is that I am willing to work for him as hard as he works for me." -Dr. Bradshaw
"Rob has helped me to become a better runner, cyclist, triathlete, golfer, and all around athlete.
The intensity and pace of the workout stands out." -Andrew, Client
The intensity and pace of the workout stands out." -Andrew, Client
"When I reached 62 I decided that I wanted to be healthier when I reached 72. Working out with a professional trainer seemed like a great way to get started. Rob has helped me get in shape and make it become an obsession. Did I mention that he also helped me quit smoking and has also made great suggestions for improving my diet? Rob is a pro and his facility is well equipped, private and CLEAN! I truly hope that Rob will work with me for another 50+ years." -Gary, Client
I wanted to give you an update/success story. After suffering a stroke 5 years ago and having to have a heart operation to correct an issue, I had been on the statin cholesterol lowering carousel & trying to get back into some sort of shape & condition with limited results. Since your nutrition seminar that my wife & I both attended, I have shed 40 pounds, gotten off the statin drugs, & have been taken out by my wife to find some pants/shorts that fit. I have not been in a pant with a 30 waist in over 15 years but, I am there today. My wife has also had very good results. With the nutrition information, instruction & encouragement from your staff during TRX classes, Boot Camp, & even the Warrior Challenge I am in the best shape I have been in since my stroke. I am quickly closing in on my 46th birthday and I just rode the fastest 100K bike ride that I have ever ridden in my life.
I appreciate all of the help & support from you and your staff answering questions, & giving guidance in helping me get to this point.
Thanks again,
Jeffrey Deitz
I appreciate all of the help & support from you and your staff answering questions, & giving guidance in helping me get to this point.
Thanks again,
Jeffrey Deitz
