Prevail Testimonial — Eric Douglass

My connection with Reg actually goes back a long way. I was a student in his goalie and fitness coaching from around 2007 to 2011. Years later, in April 2025, I reached out again — not because something was “wrong,” but because my perspective had shifted.

Instead of asking myself what the next ten years might look like, I started thinking further ahead: What do years 11–20 look like if I don’t get intentional now? I knew I needed a plan that was realistic, sustainable, and fit my life as it is today.

Reconnecting with Reg made sense. We shared similar backgrounds as former goalies, both navigating parenting and busy schedules, and he already understood how I had trained in the past.

Before joining Prevail, I wasn’t out of shape. I’d always been active and could rely on that to get by. I could run 10Ks or even half marathons on very little preparation. I stayed slender without paying much attention to what I ate. But that led to a bigger question: What would happen if I actually trained with intention and cleaned up my habits?

For years, there wasn’t really a “roadblock” — more a lack of mindfulness. Since about 2014, I’d been relying on staying active and having fun rather than working toward anything specific. I wasn’t chasing a goal, so it’s hard to say I was stuck — I just wasn’t trying to improve.

Since starting with Prevail, the biggest changes haven’t been dramatic visual shifts, but they’ve been meaningful. I have the right kind of soreness now. My strength has increased significantly, and while I don’t track body composition closely, I know my overall performance has improved. I already had decent stamina and flexibility for my age when I started, and those foundations have only gotten stronger.

What’s surprised me most is how much this has carried over into daily life. I’ve become more proactive instead of reactive — planning a day or two ahead, setting morning and evening routines, and creating structure where there wasn’t much before.

The accountability has played a huge role in that. The program runs in two-week increments, which fits perfectly with how I work in tech. I treat it like a sprint — but for my personal health. Being able to send quick updates after sessions, or even during workouts for specific exercises, makes a big difference in staying engaged and consistent.

Looking back, consistency is what I’m most proud of. In almost a year, I’ve only missed showing up for five workouts in a week once. Reg helped me rebuild that rhythm and make it part of my routine again.

My mindset has shifted too. Training isn’t something I should do — it’s something I must do. A “should” acknowledges importance without priority. A “must” gets treated with the priority it deserves. That distinction has changed everything.

I’m confident I can maintain this long-term. I can walk into almost any gym and build a solid 40–55 minute strength session. I know exercises for different parts of my body, which ones I enjoy, and which ones are just okay. I’ve also learned how to train while travelling without full gym access — which removes a lot of excuses.

If a friend asked me whether Prevail is worth it, I’d say yes — if you take it seriously. It’s only a bargain if you show up and do the work.