"There's something magical about radically transforming your life through the power of your own conviction."
Mariah MacDonald
Coach Mariah founded Revelation Fitness and its signature RevEx Program in the Winter of 2008. It was the culmination of 10 years as one of the nation's leading Physique Transformation experts. Her personal journey began in the halls of the University of Chicago where, pursuing her undergraduate degree in Near Eastern and Religious Studies she tipped the scales at over 220lbs and wore a size 20. She began a quest to fix the problem but was let down by traditional weight loss programs that didn't seem to work for her.Somewhere along the way she would find a fitness trainer who would give her tools that would take her to 10% body fat, a size 4/6 and her first bikini competition in just 6 months. Mariah would blend those basic nutrition and training tools with the wisdom of countless other bodybuilding, crossfit and performance experts, spiritual and corporate laaders to nail a formula - and a Program - that would guarantee results previously unmatched in the industry - for anyone. Coach Mariah has personally trained over 100 Reveals and Transformations - more than any other Austin personal trainer - and has trained almost all Austin personal trainers in some capacity. Her reputation is built around coaching the dramatic transformation: getting women out of plus sizes and into size 2’s and getting men from over 20 percent body fat to 5-6 percent body fat in 90 days.
Gabriel Lagunas
Coach Gabe is considered by his clients and peers to be the most positive, motivating force on the RevEx Team. As Austin's General Manager, he steers a ship that is laser-focused on producing client results. His passion for the program comes from his own experience: when he left fitness for a time to pursue a career in the corporate world his bodyfat crept up to the low 20's. Hard work, determination and a lifestyle change and it now rests at 7-8%. Coach Gabe has a background in bodybuilding, having competed at an amateur level for over 4 years before being drawn into the Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) fighting arena. He also competes in and coaches Crossfit. His main objective? To help you reach your dreams of becoming more fit and living a healthier lifestyle. "With hard work and the right team behind you, anything is possible." As leader of that team, he is absolutely committed to getting you there.
Nicole Mendlik
Coach Nicole made a name for herself as one of the RevEx Program’s most stunning Reveals. She would later dominate the RevEx Elite Program, gracing the stage as a professional fitness model. Coach Nicole now runs the RevEx Elite Program in addition to managing the RevEx Online Program as lead Client Manager. When she is not shredding for a bikini competition Nicole is coasting down a mountain, crossing a marathon finish line or winning Austin distance running challenges as an all-around athlere. Coach Nicole is expert in a diverse swath of client backgrounds from ex-Marines to bikini competitors, moms just looking to get fit to cardiac patients. Fun fact: a recent client came to Revelation Fitness after having been denied a health insurance policy. After 90 Days in Coach Nicole’s care he qualified for a policy at the lowest possible premium – for the age bracket underneath his own! Nicole also served in the US Army.
Kevan SMith
Kevan Smith is a former Marine who specialized in hand-to-hand combat and who also brings 6 years of training experience to the RVX Team. Though his specialty is strength and conditioning, Kevan is motivated by helping people of all shapes and sizes reach their own personal goals - and his client roster includes moms, dads, athletes, figure competitors and competitive Crossfitters. Kevanis a favorite among RVX clients looking to transform their lifestyle.
Sheryl Lau
Coach Sheryl comes to the RevEx program with 20 years of experience coaching clients and herself as a Figure Competitor in the NPC and the INBF. She has mastered the art of diet and weight training to produce results on almost any physique. Sheryl settles for no less than 100% effort when it comes to her performance, and expects nothing less from her clients. Her many certifications include Mat Pilates, Spin, and Kickboxin and she has run and operated fitness programs across the country. Her focus and determination are evident in her clients' results, and she proudly coached diets on each of RevEx's Fall 2011 & Winter 2012 featured Reveals & Transformations.
Eric Ziegler
Coach Eric is driven by competition and a quest to be the best at everything he does. On any given day you will find him crossfitting on Town Lake, running trails, bodybuilding, shipwreck diving, hiking, reading, and searching for his physical/mental limitations. Coach Eric competed in Track and Field at Kent State University prior to being deployed to Afghanistan for a year with the Marines. He brings unparalleled intensity and unmatched commitment to all client Transformations.
MAURICE HARRELL
Coach Maurice is our Rev Ex Health and Wellness coach. He connects with clients on a deeper level beyond training. He understands that before a person can began their fitness journey, they must mentally be ready for a lifestyle changing process. Maurice is his own testimony, coming from being a former state champion football player weighing in at 260lbs of solid mass. He decided to compete in bodybuilding and sculpt his body down to a competition winning physique. Training less than a year for competitive bodybuilding shows, Maurice received his professional bodybuilding card through the National Gym Association (NGA) in his second show of competition. Therefore, he helps Rev Ex clients sculpt their body into the ideal physique that they are seeking through fat burning cardio and perfect technique training until the client reaches their fitness destination.