Prevail Testimonial — Eric Douglass

I first worked with Reg years ago through goalie and fitness coaching (2007–2011). In April 2025, I reached back out — not because I was out of shape, but because my thinking had changed.

Instead of asking “What do the next 10 years look like?” I asked a harder question:
“What do years 11–20 from now look like?”

I wanted a plan that was sustainable, realistic, and fit my life as a parent. Reg already understood my background, my training history, and the transition from competitive sports to real life — that familiarity mattered.

I’d always been active. I could run long distances with little prep and stay lean without paying much attention to food. But that led to complacency. Since about 2014, I relied more on “having fun” than being mindful.

I wasn’t blocked — I just wasn’t aiming at anything specific. I started wondering what might be possible if I actually trained with intent and cleaned up my habits.

Since starting Prevail, my strength has improved significantly. My stamina was already decent, but strength is now the clear standout. However I am now running a 5k pace which has been a big plus.

I don’t track body composition closely — what I notice is the right kind of soreness and steady progression.

More importantly, the habits have carried over into daily life. I plan ahead instead of reacting. Morning and evening routines are tighter. Training fits into life instead of fighting it.

The two-week structure has been huge for me. I work in tech, so I treat training like a two-week sprint — just for my personal health. Quick check-ins after workouts (and sometimes during) keep me locked in without being overwhelming.

In almost a year, I’ve only missed more than one workout in a week once. That consistency alone is something I’m proud of.

The biggest mindset shift? Training isn’t something I should do — it’s something I must do. A “should” matters, but it doesn’t get priority. A “must” does.

That reframing changed everything.

I’m confident I can walk into almost any gym and build a solid 40–55 minute strength session. I know which exercises work for me, which ones I enjoy, and how to adapt when travelling without full gym access.

If a friend asked whether Prevail is worth it, I’d say yes — but only if you make it worth it. It’s not a bargain if you don’t take it seriously. If you do, it works.