Born and raised a true Austinite - that’s me. In 1983, weighing 165 lbs, size 13/14, and inching my way up to an ugly size 16, I started a workout program. On a Monday evening in May, I walked into Big Steve’s Gym in South Austin and never looked back. Now 34 years later, and 25 years owning and managing BodyWise Gym, I still love what I do more than ever. I am dedicated to both my gym and my members.

My skills and specialties in fitness encompass a wide range from marathon training, triathlons, road biking to body building. I have trained all ages, from 13 to 87 in all shapes, sizes and levels of fitness. My challenge to myself is to get each client to achieve their personal goals and a few of my own goals for them.

I have been a personal trainer and group fitness instructor for the past 21 years. I graduated from The University of Texas in 1995 with a Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology. After graduation, I began working in the health and wellness industry and got my personal training certificate through American Council on Exercise. I continue to expand my knowledge of exercise with additional education and training.



I train people with all types of goals ranging from general fitness and weight loss to sport specific training. I enjoy utilizing a high-energy style of training. I incorporate both weights and functional core exercises to improve my client’s fitness. A training routine should be designed to create muscular balance as well as improve all areas of one’s fitness, including; strength, endurance, aerobic conditioning, flexibility, agility, balance and coordination. My main goal is to help each client I work with reach their individual goals and to enhance their lives through exercise and a healthy life style.

Hi, I’m Danny.

I’m here to help you reach your fitness goals in a way that feels good, works for you, and is actually fun! With our team having years of experience and a passion for helping people get stronger, healthier, and more confident, together we’ll create a workout plan that fits YOUR unique needs and lifestyle.

Whether you’re looking to lose weight, build muscle, increase energy, or just feel better overall, I’m here to support you every step of the way. Together, we’ll focus on what matters most to you, and I’ll be with you through each challenge and victory.

A little bit about me: I’m an Austin, Texas native, military veteran, and huge MMA fan. Fitness has always been my passion, whether it’s training hard in the gym or staying inspired by the fighters I admire. I love spending my free time hanging with my friends and family watching movies running, hiking, snowboarding, riding motorcycles, and going to thrift stores. Let’s work together to reach your fitness goals and make it happen!

IFBB Bikini Pro Perla Cadena is a highly experienced personal trainer with over nine years in the fitness industry. She is known for her expertise in lifestyle change, nutrition and transformation. Her holistic approach to fitness focuses on empowering individuals to make lasting lifestyle changes for improved health and well-being.