TRAIN LIKE THE PROS

From fitness enthusiasts to high-school athletes to beginners on their fitness journey, Desolation Athletic Fitness is the perfect place for you to get strong with the help of a seasoned coach.

 
 

TRAIN LIKE THE PROS

From fitness enthusiasts to high-school athletes to beginners on their fitness journey, Desolation Athletic Fitness is the perfect place for you to get strong with the help of a seasoned coach.

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What’s happening @desolation.gym

@desolation.gym we don't major in the minors. When it comes to getting stronger, focusing on simple things done well is what we do best. 

✅ Progressive Overload
✅ Time Under Tension 
✅ Balanced Programming
@desolation.gym X @ptrevolution_tahoe Ladies MTB Meet-Up – Just 2 Weeks Away!
Join us on Thursday, 5/29 at 6 PM for a fun and casual ride starting from the Tahoe Mountain trailhead (off Tahoe Mountain Road).
This is the perfect ride for beginners—even if it’s your very first time on the trail 😊 
Come connect, ride, and enjoy the evening together. We can’t wait to see you there!
We love our DAF members! Thank you all of our members and an extra special thank you to those of you who have written us a google review. The reviews really help out business 🙏🏼

Group Class Training

Adults, youth, and high school athletes looking to get stronger and faster

Personal Training

1:1 training that is fully individualized and designed with purpose.

Coach Elliott Amsden

Bringing elite level coaching and training for everyone.

“Coach E” played football throughout high school and in college at Chapman University. During his career, he was exposed to the concept of elite strength and conditioning and performance training. Since then, he has coached NFL, MLB, and Olympic athletes at one of the top strength and conditioning facilities in the country, @team_exos. He has a passion for coaching young athletes to give them the experience he wished he had when he was younger and playing sports.

Meet Our CoachesLearn About Our Approach

”I learned so much training with Coach E, about my body and how it moves. The knowledge I learned from Coach E, I will take with me for the rest of my life.

Dylan LaubeCollege Football Player
football player
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Coach Elliott was a huge help to my recovery from a hamstring injury. After consistent training I was able to become a better athlete than I was before my injury!

Lance TiagoFootball Player
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Training with Coach Elliott was what helped me succeed during an important time in my fencing career. His experience and vast knowledge in athletic training kept me injury free, agile, and stronger on the strip. His training is the way to go!

Isaiah KimFencing athlete
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After my knee dislocation and an almost complete knee reconstruction surgery Coach Amsden took me from barely walking down stairs to running 25 yard sprints. The foundation he set allowed me to complete the John Muir Trail and return to full duty as a United States Air Force Pararescueman. He’s definitively the best athletic trainer I’ve ever worked with."

Ted SierocinskiUnited States Air Force Pararescueman
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Elliott really helped me with my understanding of football, explosion, and his speed training was world class. I was happy to be under his wing!

Logan WilsonFootball Player
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Elliott helped me better my strength and conditioning so that I could play at the D1 level. He was someone that I admired and really helped me grow a love for lifting.

BellaSoccer player

Experience the difference and join us for a 2 Class Free Trial.

Through classic training cycles that build over time, we develop an experience for you that provides results. Whether you want to train in a small group, team-like environment or prefer to train in a 1:1 setting, Desolation Athletic Fitness will exceed your training needs. Inquire about our membership options through our membership tab or stop by the gym today and speak with Coach E.

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