The training arm of Common Creed
Hard training, modified to your needs. The standard never drops — and the work is built for the person in front of me, in Reston, Virginia.
Strength built on principle. I hold you to the work — high standards, real effort — and I scale it to the person in front of me, so you can come back next week and keep getting stronger.
Every plan starts with a movement assessment — seven movements that show me how your body actually moves — so I build from how you move, not from a generic program. You train 1-on-1, in-home or where you train, on a plan that follows your progress, not a template. Around that work is a community — the same kind of group that, years after my early group classes, still trains together.
Top-quality training at a price working people can carry. A room where the coach knows your name.
Three sessions. Your movement assessment is session one.
Per 4-week cycle · 12 sessions
Per 4-week cycle · 8 sessions
Per 4-week cycle · 4 sessions
Cycle pricing is the January 2027 launch scale for new clients. Sessions are 45 minutes.
Show up for every session in your cycle and log honestly. If your reassessment doesn't move, I rebuild your plan and we re-test in four weeks — on me.
Doing what's right when nobody is watching.
Small actions. Daily. Unshakable.
Move forward despite uncertainty.
Carry yourself in a way your family is proud of.
Own your life and your impact on others.
Plans fail in isolation. The group holds the line.
“I believe the best life is built intentionally — through early mornings, promises kept, and work done when no one is watching.”
I’m Andre, owner and trainer at Common Creed Training in Reston. My clients describe my coaching better than I do: adaptive, disciplined, and challenging every single session — built around the person in front of me, never the same workout twice. I assess, I educate, I push, and I hold you accountable. That’s the job.
Your first session is a movement assessment — seven movements that show me how your body actually moves. Your plan gets built from that, and we test again as you go, so the numbers say whether it’s working. It’s built for working adults — full lives, real schedules, and a body with some miles on it.
The work itself: strength training, muscle development, endurance and race preparation, balance, functional fitness, weight management, and overall conditioning — with variety on purpose, including the muscle groups most routines skip.
I’ll push you harder than you think you can go. And I’ll change the workout to fit the body and the life you actually have. If something hurts, we change the move, or we train something else that day — the work doesn’t stop. Progress looks different for everyone, so your plan follows your progress, not a template. The work is serious. We’re still going to laugh doing it. No workout runs as written just because it was hard once — it gets rebuilt for the body that shows up that day.
Don’t take my word for any of that. Cheryl trained with me for over ten years — and three months ago, she came back. When foot pain started interfering with her workouts, I went with her to a specialty running store to make sure she got fitted for the right shoes. Her words: “You’re firm without being intimidating, demanding without being unreasonable, and personable without sacrificing discipline.”
Mandy came to me at 60, having never worked out — she didn’t know what a bicep curl was, let alone a squat. Her words on what separates the work: “What separates him from other trainers is his ability to recognize what areas will most benefit his clients while paying attention to any limitations they may have.” Six years in, she says she feels “stronger, safer, and more motivated than ever.” That’s the assessment doing its job: see the person, not just the workout.
Amye has trained with me off and on for fifteen years — longer than anyone I coach. She first found my training in the group classes I coached years ago, then moved to personal training to get faster. Her plan followed the goal in front of her: built for her races — 5Ks, 10Ks, half and full marathons — then rebuilt when she switched to sprint triathlons, swim sessions and cross-training included. Her words on what that produced: “I was able to set a new marathon PR by shaving off an hour from previous races.” And her five-word review of the style: “Adaptive coaching style. Custom tailored.”
Years ago, I coached a group class where everybody came to work out together. The core of that group still meets and trains together today. That’s the community I’m building here.
My last training business was rushed, and it was doomed before it started. This time is different. I am building Common Creed on a foundation first — the principles, the assessment, the plan for each person — so the work can last. That is why the training is aggressive, and why it is modified to your needs. The standard does not drop. The person in front of me does not get broken to meet it.
“I have been training with Andre for nearly 15 years, and it is one of the best investments I have ever made. Andre's style focuses on individual needs and goals. His adaptive approach helped me train effectively for various running races that included 5Ks, 10Ks, half-marathons and full marathons. Due to his individual approach and custom tailored workout plans, I was able to set a new marathon PR by shaving off an hour from previous races!”
“When I later decided to try sprint triathlons, Andre coached me in swimming and specific cross-training workouts to support pacing and targeted goals. He pays attention to physical difficulties and personal goals to help you be the best you can be. He does not believe in a one-size-fits-all approach. Whether you want a PR or try something new while staying injury-free, I cannot recommend him highly enough!”
“When I turned 60, circumstances forced me to take a more active role in my health. I had never ‘worked out’ and a friend introduced me to Andre. Day one was amusing as I had no idea what a ‘bicep curl’, ‘row’ or ‘fly’ meant. Let alone how to do a perfect squat.”
“Six years later, I'm amazed at the workouts I can now accomplish and the improvements I have made in my strength, balance and flexibility. Thanks to Andre, I feel stronger, safer, and more motivated than ever.”
“Having trained with you for over 10 years, I would describe your training style as results-driven, disciplined, highly personalized, and consistently challenging. There's a reason I keep coming back.”
“What distinguishes your approach is that no two workouts are ever the same. You're constantly introducing variety, targeting muscle groups that might otherwise be neglected, and challenging clients beyond what they might accomplish working out independently. Your style is direct, focused, and purposeful. You bring humor and personality to the experience, but you never lose sight of the client's goals.”
“What I particularly appreciate is your personal investment in your clients' success. When I experienced foot pain that was interfering with my workouts, you actually accompanied me to a specialty running store to ensure I was properly fitted for shoes. That level of dedication goes well beyond what most people would expect from a personal trainer.”
“You're firm without being intimidating, demanding without being unreasonable, and personable without sacrificing discipline. You don't just put clients through exercises. You assess, educate, motivate, adapt, and hold us accountable.”
Start where you are. The first step is an intro call. From there, the Intro 3-pack: three sessions for $249, and your assessment is session one.
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