
Fred Sassani: Personal Trainer & Transformation Specialist
Trainer Fred is a Pflugerville native and a graduate of Kansas Wesleyan University, where he earned his Bachelor of Science degree and was a two-time All-Conference defensive back for the Coyote Football team.
In 2002, Fred founded Bodies By Design, which has since become a staple in the Pflugerville community.
With over 23 years of experience as a transformation coach, Fred is
recognized as one of the top personal trainers in the greater Austin area. He has been voted seven years in a row (2018–2024) as one of the Top 5 Personal Trainers by the Austin American-Statesman’s Best of the Best.
Fred also serves as the health columnist for the Pflugerville Pflag, Austin American-Statesman, and the Round Rock Leader newspapers.
Fred is certified through the prestigious International Fitness Professionals Association (IFPA) and holds multiple specialized certifications, including:
- Personal Trainer
- Sports Nutrition Specialist
- Strength and Sports Conditioning Specialist
- Women's Fitness Specialist
- Strength Ball Specialist
Fred’s passion for fitness is evident in his dedication to his clients and his commitment to living a healthy lifestyle. He strives to provide his clients with positive energy, a sense of family and community, and exceptional body-transforming results.
Fred also believes in giving back to the community, and Bodies By Design has been involved with numerous philanthropic efforts over the years. The gym has supported organizations like St. Jude, Communities in Schools, Senior Access, and Children at Heart Ministries.
Message from Trainer Fred:
The key to success is being passionate about what you do. That passion for
me is living fit and showing you the simple and effective methods to do the same. Every day, you're either moving closer to your health and fitness goals or further away.
Choose to surround yourself with people who are like-minded, moving forward in their lifestyles, and are willing to support you.
I currently have two goals:
1. Being a great husband to my wife and the best father to my two kids.
2. Continue to provide my clients with heaping amounts of positive energy, the feeling of family and community, while generating amazing body-transforming results for them.