Private training · Asheville, NC

Awaken What’s Within

Private personal training in Downtown Asheville, NC for strength, mobility, and lifelong vitality.

Evan Kueffner, personal trainer and owner of As Within, in his Asheville studio

Our philosophy

What you cultivate internally shapes your life externally.

As Within is a place to reconnect with what is best in you: resiliency, awareness, strength, and joy. We train both sides of your nervous system: the capacity to exert yourself, and the ability to truly rest.
Evan Kueffner, owner and trainer at As Within, in his studio

Meet your trainer

Evan Kueffner, As Within Owner

Evan brings over a decade of dedicated experience to every session. A former college athlete, he turned a spine injury of his own into a deep study of strength and human resilience. This shifted his focus onto not only functional strength and longevity, but also the psychology of overcoming challenges; helping you push past what you thought you were capable of while taking real care of your body.

His work blends rigorous, skillful resistance training with nervous-system reset sessions of guided breath and meditation. Health, he believes, requires a balance of ease and discipline.

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Certifications

  • ACE Certified Personal Trainer (CPT)
  • ACE Functional Training Specialist
  • Training the Older Adult™ Certified Practitioner
  • Coaching the Body Institute Certified Practitioner
  • Vanderbilt Osher Center Certified Mindfulness Facilitator

Specialties

  • Functional strength
  • Bone density (osteoporosis & osteopenia)
  • Mobility
  • Pain reduction
  • Athletic performance
  • Body composition

What I offer

Training built around you

Every relationship begins with a simple phone call, then an in-person movement and mobility assessment. From there, Evan builds a plan around your goals.

Evan coaching a client through a movement in his private studio

Private Fitness Coaching

Focused, one-on-one strength and mobility training in a private studio. Shower access, towel service, and post-workout protein included.

$800 per package8 sessions · 50 minutes each

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Evan playing the didgeridoo during a recovery session

Deep Rest Recovery Sessions

A private or small-group nervous-system reset with guided breathwork, somatic meditation, and the soothing resonance of the didgeridoo.

$140–$3301 to 4 people · off-site available

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In their words

What clients say

“The most welcoming gym environment I’ve ever experienced. Evan meets me where I’m at each session and adapts perfectly to how I’m feeling. I’m seeing real results, stronger, more confident, and energized.”
Johann D.
“I’ve worked with personal trainers before, but the level of knowledge and skill here has impressed me. Evan is adept at understanding my body and my goals and finding a rhythm that really works.”
Chris A.
“Evan provides clear direction, varies what we do each time, and constantly watches my form. The plus is his upbeat, positive personality. Training with Evan has truly enhanced my well-being.”
Beth K.
“Evan has been great at improving my mobility, and now I’m hitting the golf ball about 20 yards further. Definitely recommend working with him.”
Garrett G.

Ready when you are

Let’s begin with a conversation

If you feel ready to commit to a stronger, healthier, more integrated way of being, book your free consult call. There is no pressure, just a chance to talk through your goals and see if we are a good fit.