"I've known Dario for 5 years and he has helped my cycling so much over the years that in 2007, we had our best season to date. Dario's workouts were very well thought out and helpful with my peaking for Nationals (1st in TT & Crit & 2nd in RR) and then Worlds Master Championships where I placed 3rd in the
time trial.

Thanks to Dario and his staff, Whole Athlete is my one-stop shop for every detail - nutrition, training programs, fitting, & testing. There are so may coaches to choose from, for me there is only one: Dario@wholeathlete.com"

All the training finally paid off this weekend when I nabbed first place at Fort Ord- - winning the district RR championships!
Very exciting!

Thanks again."

"I started strength training with Coach Dusty Roady 3 years ago and am amazed at the difference it has made in my performance, energy, and body. I’ve lost 10 pounds, I didn’t think it would be possible and last year, had my top performances in triathlon in 6 years.

Working with Dusty has been the key No program has ever worked so well to keep me fit and motivated. She is a delight to work with, encouraging and inspiring and motivating. I highly recommend her as a personal trainer and fitness coach and am grateful to her for the positive changes she’s helped me make in my life. She has tailored my workouts and offered nutritional advice which I’ve followed and it has paid off in ways I never expected."

"I highly recommend the coaching program of Whole Athlete. I have followed the program closely since the beginning of the 2003 season, and I have seen significant improvement in my cycling ability each year. Most importantly, in 2005, I was finally able to achieve my personal goal of upgrading to category 2. I have been (and continue to be) highly impressed with the professionalism, dedication, and enthusiasm with which Whole Athlete runs its coaching business.

On a more personal note, John Hunt has been my coach since I started the program, and I can not say enough positive things about him. The personal attention and feedback I received from him on a weekly basis is awesome. Furthermore, his depth of knowledge and experience of both training correctly and racing is absolutely amazing. There is no doubt in my mind that his tutelage and guidance has been the primary factor that has enabled me to reach my personal goal.

Perhaps the best endorsement I can give is to communicate that I have enthusiastically decided to continue in the Whole Athlete program for the foreseeable future."

"I have been Mountain bike racing for years, but in 2005 in my third season as a road racer, I broke my leg badly. I started training at whole athlete with Lisa Hunt during my recovery. Thanks to her coaching, I came back stronger then ever.

I’ve been very impressed with Dario’s knowledge and professionalism, and the quality of the Whole Athlete program. The bike fitting he did for me made a huge difference. If you want to improve your form, develop your skills, and become stronger, Whole Athlete is the place to go. I highly recommend them.

I want to say a big Thank You to Dario and Lisa for what you guys did for me and for getting me back to racing and feeling so great and strong. You are the best!!!!"

"I didn't get a chance to thank you for the swim clinic yesterday. Your tip to look a little forward in the pool made a dramatic difference. From watching videos and reading various articles, I learned to look straight down at the bottom of the pool. But this one tip made a world of difference in being able to stay near the surface instead of swimming completely under water. Also, now I can see if I'm going to run into another swimmer when I circle swim."

"It's absolutely amazing. I feel so much more comfortable... feels like a new bike. Everything feels better...the seat, the pedals, and handle bars. For one thing, I was putting a lot of the weight on the handlebars before....now I'm in perfect balance...like you said.."neutral". I'm sure my power on the pedals has improved with the change in seat height and cleat position. I didn't realize how much energy I was wasting before. What a difference! I couldn't believe how effortless it was going up Camino Alto in zone 1. I definitely should have had the bike fit before I got tested...I bet I'd have higher power numbers now. Thanks a lot."

"I am a 20 year old Cat. 2 cyclist. I recently came across your article on motivation. Over the past couple of years I have struggled to find the form that I had as a junior. As a very serious and analytical athlete, I strived to make sure that I did everything possible to improve my performance (nutrition, training, psychology, etc.) I became obsessed and began an unhealthy relationship with the sport, unable to do anything but dwell on training harder to improve my lack of performance.

This past summer I finally cracked and lost all motivation. Your article seemed to speak to my case exactly and has given me hope to regain a healthy and productive relationship with the sport I love. I look forward to working with an organization of great minded people like yourself."

"If you are looking for a coach to improve your fitness, whether for competition or general well being, I highly recommend Dario Fredrick and the Whole Athlete™ program. Dario’s experiences make him uniquely qualified. He has years of experience in competitive cycling, swimming, and triathlons. He has a wealth of knowledge in exercise physiology. And he has extensive experience in practicing and teaching yoga, which has greatly influenced his balanced and “holistic” approach to training. I don’t think you can find a better qualified coach.

The Whole Athlete program is challenging but rewarding. Working with Dario, I greatly improved my fitness and my cycling skills. I also learned about training, yoga, and a few things about myself. It has been a great experience."

"Dario and I were training partners during the mid-90's, so in 2003 when I was looking for a solution to rehabilitating an injury and finding my top form again he was an obvious choice as coach. His "whole athlete" approach has really helped me improve the quality of my training, diet and recovery.

In my first races back from injury in 2003, I noticed the benefits right away with a strong performance at the San Francisco GP and in completing my first World Cup race at Paris-Tours. I highly recommend Dario and the Whole Athlete program to anyone looking to improve their training and racing performance."

"A million Thanks. I rode today after my bike fitting from yesterday. There was a bigger, better improvement than I could have imagined. I actually felt comfortable for the first time in a while on my bike. I planned on taking it easy, staying in zone 1 for 2 hours. I ended up feeling so good that I pushed it for 2.5 hours. I felt great. The bike handles and rides much better, my body feels great and I am so grateful for your help. I also found that I can spin between 110-110 rpm much easier and also effortlessly. I am excited to gradually start my training back to race condition over the next few weeks. I was surpised by how much difference the right fit can make. I should have been to see you last year. Thank you again."

"Thanks so much for the terrific swim lesson and your responsive follow-up on the stroke analysis and drills. I now have a much better understanding of the stroke fundamentals and am committed to creating a discipline every time I get into the pool such that I maximize propulsion and minimize resistance."

"Does holistic coaching work? Well, I emphatically say yes! Since joining the Whole Athlete program, not only have my athletic endeavors improved, but more importantly, my life has improved. 

If asked to describe the program in one word, it would be balance...For the amateur athlete like myself, who must juggle a 40+ hour work week, training and social activities, the advice & program design has been invaluable."

"When I first started working with Dario I had no idea of the steps needed to reach my cycling goals. After having raced for 5 seasons and reached a Cat2 ranking I had hit a wall, mentally and physically, and was driving myself into the ground trying everything to get better.

After starting the Whole Athlete program Dario helped me to understand the real aspects of training, competition, yoga, mental focus, and what it takes to improve in any of these fields. He helped me to take a step back and look at the bigger picture, while still taking into account all the details that make the difference. Which has lead not only improved quality of training and racing (I have a lot more fun now!), an increase of Max Steady State power of almost 25%, and an improved quality of life.

I would recommend this program to anyone looking to improve their performance in competition, and also to anyone that is looking to have fun with any sort of physical activity or a better understanding of the way their body works. I could go on and on into the intricacies of my whole athlete experience, but the bottom line is I don’t think I could have made the physical and personal gains with any other coach, and I still consider myself as having a long way to go before I come even close to being a whole athlete."

"With Dario’s input and advice as a coach and a well-informed exercise physiologist, I was able to train through the highs and lows of the season and felt happy with what I was doing and how I was performing.  Dario kept me on task at all times and was always available to answer my seemingly endless questions, whether it was about mind or body. 

Psychologically, when I would question myself and my abilities, he discreetly guided me back on track with sound, objective advice.  Because of his own success as an athlete and from his education, Dario knew exactly what to say to ease my worries.

In addition to writing my monthly programs, Dario also helped me work on my body through his extensive knowledge of yoga.  Dario went the extra mile to teach me yoga poses to keep my body in top form on and off the bike.  This year my body didn’t die in the middle of June.

Dario’s holistic approach to coaching is one that worked for me.  His program helped me grow as a cyclist, on and off the bike.  I will carry Dario’s ideas, advice, and friendship with me for a long time to come."

"I would like to recommend the Whole Athlete™ program to all athletes interested in improving their competitive performance. Dario, the program head coach, has helped me tremendously in all aspects of my cycling performance. His training program, which includes an individually tailored monthly training schedule, has helped me to maximize my racing abilities and consistently place in the top 10 in very competitive fields.

In addition to the cycling training, I have also benefited from Dario’s nutrition and yoga programs. By improving my nutrition and practicing yoga, my body has better adapted to the stress of racing. Yoga has also helped me to relax and rekindle my spirit. I find that a combination of massage and yoga often speeds the healing process when I overtax my body.

Dario has a wealth of information on the components of athletic performance. His coaching opens the door to this information and applies it to each athlete’s specific needs. I very highly recommend the Whole Athlete program."

"Although I had only raced a few times before, I decided to take racing seriously in the 2003 season. I set a goal of moving from a Cat 5 to being competitive as a Cat 3. I trained hard and got great coaching from Whole Athlete, I was able to realize my goal by mid season.

The customized training schedules are fantastic, but the coaching in all aspects of being a competitive cyclist make it all come together. Heading into the 2004 season, I’m confident that teaming up with Whole Athlete will make for a winning season."