Big Work Training Studio
“After 28 weeks of virtual training with Max Gordon, I can’t recommend him enough!
I’ve been an avid hiker for years and even completed all 46 of New York State’s High Peaks, but eventually, my knees started catching up with me. With a torn meniscus, inflamed ligaments, and “likely mild arthritis,” hiking and serious training had taken a back seat. When I decided I wanted to climb Mount St. Helens, Max was my first call. Having worked with him before, I knew I could trust him to build a program around my goals rather than give me a cookie-cutter Instagram workout.
Over 28 weeks, Max designed a hiking-specific program tailored to my body, experience, gym access, and professional schedule. We started with the basics and built up intentionally, balancing the work needed to prepare for the mountain with how my body was feeling. When we started, my knees hurt so badly I couldn’t even do a lunge. By the time I reached St. Helens, I was in a completely different place.
What really sets Max apart is his ability to adapt. Vacations, sickness, pain, and life in general didn’t derail the plan; we adjusted as needed and kept progressing. The structure of the program and checking in after every workout also kept me accountable throughout the process.
Best of all, the impact went beyond the mountain. Training with Max reignited my commitment to fitness. I’m back to regular biking and gym sessions, and I’ve even signed up for a century bike ride!
Max didn’t just help me prepare for one mountain; he helped me rebuild a relationship with training I thought I’d lost. If you want a coach who listens, builds a thoughtful plan around YOU, adapts when life happens, and holds you accountable, Max is your guy.
Big Work Only!”
