Business Details
Premier Personal Training in New Orleans
Body By Ford Personal Training was founded by Ford Stevens, a lifelong fitness enthusiast whose passion for strength training began during his teenage years at the Jackson, Mississippi YMCA. After graduating from Yale University with a Political Science degree, Ford combined his educational background with his fitness expertise to teach and mentor students in New Orleans for eight years, earning local and national recognition for his work in classrooms, sports fields, and weight rooms. Recognizing his calling to help others achieve their physical potential, Ford transitioned from education to personal training, establishing Body By Ford as New Orleans' premier fitness studio.Today, our team of four elite trainers brings decades of combined experience, specializing in customized programs for weight loss, muscle building, and athletic performance. Our state-of-the-art facility features top-tier equipment including Rogue power racks, Assault Elite rowers, and premium turf training spaces. We combine evidence-based resistance training, progressive overload principles, and personalized programming to deliver measurable results for clients ranging from competitive athletes to fitness newcomers. Our mission remains rooted in Ford's original vision: to bridge the gap between dreams and reality through disciplined action and expert guidance.
Services
1-1 Training
HIIT Workouts
Muscle Building
Weight Loss Programs
Athletic Performance Training
Boxing Instruction
Nutrition Consulting
Strength Training
Body Transformation
Personalized Fitness Plans
Highlights and features
- Our team includes four of New Orleans' most accomplished fitness trainers with decades of combined experience
- We utilize evidence-based resistance training and progressive overload principles for measurable results
- Each client receives a fully customized training program tailored to their specific goals
- Our state-of-the-art facility features premium equipment including Rogue power racks and Assault Elite rowers
- Founding trainer Ford Stevens has helped clients achieve fitness goals for over 10 years
What people say
Life-changing results
Expert trainers
Personalized programs
Sustainable progress
Motivating environment
Services
1-1 Training
Our one-on-one training programs deliver personalized fitness solutions tailored to individual goals. With expert guidance from nationally recognized trainers, clients receive customized workout plans focusing on resistance training, progressive overload, and measurable results. This service caters to diverse fitness levels from beginners to competitive athletes.
Muscle Building
Specialized programs designed to increase lean muscle mass through evidence-based resistance training methodologies. Our expert trainers utilize free weights, compound movements, and progressive overload principles to help clients achieve optimal muscle development in our state-of-the-art facility equipped with Rogue power racks and 100lb dumbbells.
Weight Loss Programs
Customized weight loss solutions combining strategic resistance training with nutritional guidance. Our certified trainers develop personalized plans that incorporate HIIT workouts, metabolic conditioning, and sustainable lifestyle changes to help clients achieve their body composition goals through safe, effective methods.
Athletic Performance Training
Performance enhancement programs for athletes focusing on strength, power, and explosiveness. Our expert trainers utilize sport-specific drills, plyometrics, and functional training techniques to improve athletic capabilities while emphasizing proper form and injury prevention in our fully equipped training facility.
Boxing Instruction
Professional boxing training combining technical skill development with physical conditioning. Led by certified trainers with competitive boxing experience, this service includes mitt work, bag drills, and conditioning exercises to improve technique, coordination, and overall fitness in a supportive training environment.
People
Ford Stevens
Founder/Lead Trainer
Yale graduate with over 10 years of personal training experience, nationally recognized educator, and creator of BXF's proprietary training system focusing on resistance training and progressive overload principles.
Allison Post
Personal Trainer
Former educator turned fitness expert specializing in weight loss and HIIT training, known for creating challenging yet enjoyable workouts that deliver sustainable results through personalized programming.
Cameron Singleton
Fitness Trainer
Exercise science graduate with expertise in maximizing physical potential through comprehensive training programs that combine strength development with holistic wellness approaches for transformative results.
Keith Gross
Strength Coach
Certified trainer with over a decade of experience in weight training and nutrition, specializing in creating engaging, results-driven programs that maintain client motivation through structured yet enjoyable workout sessions.
Rosie Nowhitney
Boxing Coach
Professional boxer and certified personal trainer offering boxing-specific training combined with HIIT and weight training to improve clients' physical conditioning while teaching proper technique and form.
Questions
What types of training programs do you offer?
We offer customized one-on-one training programs focusing on muscle building, weight loss, athletic performance enhancement, and boxing instruction with personalized fitness plans.
Are your trainers certified and experienced?
Our team includes four highly accomplished trainers with decades of combined experience, including nationally recognized educators and specialists in various fitness disciplines.
What equipment is available at your facility?
Our state-of-the-art facility features Rogue power racks, Assault Elite rowers, 100lb dumbbells, premium turf training areas, and Assault bikes for comprehensive workout options.
Do you offer nutrition guidance with training?
Yes, our trainers provide nutritional advice as part of personalized programs to support clients' fitness goals through proper diet and supplementation strategies.
What experience levels do you accommodate?
We work with clients of all fitness levels from complete beginners to competitive athletes, creating customized programs tailored to individual needs and goals.
Reviews (4)
Brady Andrews
Dec 02, 2021
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I made a lot of progress during the time I worked with Ford. Hes motivating and having a coach is great to help stay consistent and track progress. Highly recommend Ford if youre looking for a good time.
Debbie Downs
Sep 07, 2021
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Ford surpassed all my expectations. 50 years old, 5ft tall and within 8lbs of my goal weight, I was at a plateau. I needed help getting over the finish line. I signed up for 12 wks with Ford and he designed a program for me that would help tone and sculpt my mid-section. I got way more than that. My arms are more defined and my abs have definition for the first time ever. Ford is smart, knowledgeable, and communicative. A true professional - never wasted my time, and helped my understand calories and macros. This was exactly what I needed after years of training and dieting on my own. THANK YOU
Shaun O.
Aug 14, 2021
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I prefer boutique gyms with high-quality trainers and minimal distractions. So, Body by Ford is a great fit for me. I get the high level of personal care and motivation I need, an environment in which I can feel comfortable, and a program that makes me stronger with every session. Highly recommend.
Megan Mariah Taylor
May 30, 2021
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Changed my body and my entire life in 6 months. Thank you for helping me become who I always wanted to be! Best trainer in New Orleans! *****
