Prevail Conditioning

Prevail is without doubt the best training facility I have ever had the opportunity to train at.
When I first started training with Peter at Prevail, I was underweight and lacked confidence. Over the past two years, I gained a significant amount of muscle weight and achieved things I didn’t think were possible. Skiing this past year was the best I’ve ever felt, and I owe it to the staff at Prevail.
Peter’s expertise is extraordinary; He takes a scientific approach to his strategies and molds them specifically to your needs. To ensure you are on the right course, he tracks several physical metrics over time. Peter and the staffs’ willingness to share knowledge was so valuable; they don’t just train you, they provide you with the education to train yourself. This education extended beyond the gym and into my daily life, including healthy eating and sleeping habits. There is so much junk when it comes to diet and health out there, it’s a relief to have a truly educated and experienced source of information.
Thanks to Prevail I am not only in great shape, but I also have the knowledge to effectively and safely maintain myself going forward. Peter is one of the hardest working people I have ever met, his drive alone is motivating, and tied with his approach I couldn’t recommend anyone else.

Prevail is a great place for people of all skill and fitness levels. The group training classes are challenging but class sizes are kept small enough that you get plenty of individual attention. The trainers (Peter in particular) are extremely knowledgeable, they focus on correct form while still pushing you to do your absolute best. The facility is brand new, spotless and organized. When I started going to Prevail I was suffering from major low back pain, over the last 18 months, I’ve gained strength and flexibility and my back pain is pretty much non-​existent.

Personalized, goal-​targeted training for all levels of fitness and an amazing new facility are just two of the reasons why I get up and go to Prevail’s 5:30 AM class. Whether you are in training for elite performance events, or simply working to be stronger, healthier and more flexible throughout your life, Peter and the trainers at Prevail will support you in reaching your fitness goals. Peter and Chris have created a unique environment that challenges, encourages, and enables me to continually do better. Exceptional training, personalized support, from dedicated trainers and staff, and a welcoming environment. Perfection.

Prevail is awesome! It’s like family there. Their trainers are extremely experienced and knowledgeable! They help push you to reach goals both physically and mentally, while encouraging good nutrition as well. I have never been stronger!!! Keep it up Prevail!!!

Peter is exactly the trainer I had been searching for and I feel extraordinarily lucky to have found him. I’ve experienced personal training at multiple other locations and none provided the evidence-​based approach that he does. He tracks all of my activities and makes sure to level me up at a pace that fits my needs and goals.
Group training requires a ton of multi-​tasking and Peter manages to move between clients with grace and ease. He consistently exudes a professional and zen-​like presence while also producing major results. In just 6 months of training with him, I was able to deadlift my bodyweight and shave 15 minutes off my half marathon race time.
The facility is brand new, very clean and well organized — everyone takes pride in the appearance of the gym and makes sure to rack their weights. The environment is warm and inviting and group trainings are fairly reasonably priced. I have recommended Prevail Conditioning, and Peter in particular, to multiple friends. He, and his colleagues at Prevail, have my highest esteem.

Awesome gym! I have been working out here for over four months and have already seen some great strength and size gains. The coaches care more about your overall well being and body than how much weight you can lift. With the careful attention to body position, movement and over all fitness level these coaches know how to not only get you stronger but know what your body is capable of.
I spent over two years working out at different CrossFit gyms and after working out at Prevail, I would not go back. The attention to the body from the Prevail trainers makes a world of difference.
They suggest a physical therapy appointment with their in house PT, which will let them know the strengths and weaknesses of your body and where to focus (highly recommend!!). This gym has highly qualified trainers and a proven track record.
Lastly, the atmosphere and interactions with other members makes coming here a fun place to workout and enjoy.

Best gym in Santa Barbara. I have been working out at Prevail for almost a year. They offer personal training, physical therapy, massage, as well as small groups. They moved to an expansive new facility in November 2015. Their equipment is top notch and in excellent shape. However, my favorite things about Prevail are the knowledge of the staff and the family atmosphere. The staff uses a holistic and evidence-​based approach to work with you to improve your health. They provide counseling on nutrition and sleep. The family atmosphere attracted me to Prevail Conditioning. It is nice to have friendly faces between the staff and other patrons. You don’t see that at most gyms. I look forward to working out here when I am scheduled for workouts. I like the accountability that working out with friends provides. Peter and Chris have developed a tremendous facility and hired excellent employees.
I am a local physician in town. I believe so much in Prevail, that I refer my patients to this gym.

Going into my third year in the senior class. Am incredibly pleased with fewer aches, pains and especially lower back issues. Focusing on balance, core strength and mobility, taught by knowledgable trainers is ideal. Have learned to focus, no machines, the body is the machine!
Will continue as long as possible.

The trainers and classes at Prevail are amazing. World class strength and conditioning at normal person prices. I’ve been doing the SPARQ class for 2.5 years and love it. Chris Ecklund (two degrees and multiple credentials, a true professional) is so knowledgeable and creative that we haven’t done the same workout twice. He is incredibly attentive to our form and makes sure we don’t get injured by lifting incorrectly. I am able to work out twice as hard through the group class SPARQ (others are great also, but this is my favorite) than I could by myself. Worth every penny.

When a friend told me about an opportunity to train at prevail, I wasn’t really sure what they were all about. I knew they were personal trainers but I didn’t know to what extent. I came to them shortly after returning to jiu jitsu (I had taken a break when my daughter was born and then was in a car accident shortly after). My Jiu jitsu training was going well but I was having a hard time getting back to the shape I was in before the accident & baby. Also, after having been away for a bit my weaknesses really stood out and I knew I had to do something different. I had seen some of their results through my friend and training partner and figured I should check them out. Almost immediately after I began training with Chris and Peter I saw results, not only in my physique but also in performance (at prevail & in jiu jitsu). They are extremely knowledgable and have a unique approach to «working out.» They maintain open communication with their athletes and work closely to help them achieve their goals. There is also a great team of physical therapists, nutritionists, and massage therapists that are available as needed. Although I train with a pretty gnarly group of athletes, Chris and Peter have something for everyone. They are the missing piece in your health and fitness puzzle.

I October 2011 I had just won the Kilometer time trial at the Paralympic track national championships and had qualified to represent my country at the 2012 track world championships held in the very same velodrome in Los Angeles. With a big goal being a medal in the team sprint at worlds where I had taken 4^th the year before, I was looking for a new gym program to give me an extra boost. My sports psychologist recommended Prevail to me as a gym that would help me gain the strength and speed needed for elite track cycling. In the months that followed working with Chris and Peter saw me get faster than ever while limiting injuries to my temperamental back and knees. Worlds came and went and I’m back again, training for Trials that will qualify me for the London Paralympic games. If you are looking for a great team to help you reach your athletic goals, Prevail Conditioning will help you get there.

In 2010, I was an top amateur triathlete racing at UCSB. I had just won the age-​group World Championships in Budapest, and was ready to make the next step in my triathlon career. I had been plagued with injuries, struggled to keep my training consistent, and began getting frustrated. Eventually I ran into Prevail and met Chris Eukland. The support system he has created for me through conditioning, sports psych, athletic trainers, and massage, has really brought me to the next level. I now race as an elite for the Fast Forward Triathlon Pro Development Team based out of North Carolina, have seen my best results yet, and remain injury-​free! This place is a true blessing. The staff are incredibly friendly and encouraging and are devoted to helping you reach your goals. They are a great family, and I am so thankful to be working with them.
Whether you’re a beginner looking to get in shape, or a professional athlete ready for a game-​changing move, these guys will help get you there!

I started training with Chris at Prevail Conditioning because I decided I wanted to compete in an NPC (National Physique Committee) show in the Bikini category and I wanted his help getting ready for it. I had competed twice last year and was unable to achieve the look I wanted, which was frustrating. I knew if I was really going to make a change & improve myself, I needed to seek help from the most knowledgeable person I know which happens to be Chris! I really struggle with building muscle and until I worked out with Chris I had never been able to gain any, especially in my upper body. We trained for a little over 3 months, doing 3 days of upper body at first which was the most I had ever done & it was definitely challenging but he got me through it. We measured my bodyfat & tracked my progress regularly & everything was going in the right direction but then we hit a small bump in the road when I lost 2lbs of muscle. That was the turning point where Chris’ expertise really kicked in and magic was made;) I say that because, in training for past shows, I had also run into a similar weight loss issue but this time we approached it differently and I was able to get my all my 2lbs. of muscle back and then some! I know it was a result of switching 2 key components of my program. One change he made was switching my supplements. I began taking some Advocare supplements and they made a HUGE difference! I took Catalyst before my cardio workouts, Mass Impact prior to my strength workouts & Muscle Gain immediately after my strength workouts. I didn’t use the Muscle Gain at first because it was slightly higher in calories than I thought I could have but since I had lost weight it was exactly what I needed to get my muscle mass back. The other change he made was to switch my cardio to interval training so instead of spending 30 minutes doing regular cardio I did shorter, more intense cardio. The last week before my show I did those twice a day & it made a *huge* difference in getting my bodyfat down while maintaining my muscle. I had never done my cardio that way before so it was difficult but my body responded quickly so they did the trick! By the day of the show, my body had been completely transformed! I had gained 4 pounds of muscle & got down to 15.5% bodyfat.
It was a long, hard journey but the end result was my best stage look yet — I couldn’t have been happier & all my friends noticed how much of an improvement I had made from my other shows. I had such a great time & I felt confident & happy with my look so I really showed it off on stage like never before! And I owe it all to Chris! If any ladies out there are like me & need help transforming their bodies (for a show or otherwise) Prevail Conditioning is the place to go! I would recommend it above anywhere else in town because they have the most knowledgeable & thorough trainers who know how to get the most potential out of their clients when it really counts!