From the Gym to the Stage: How Fitness Amplified Austin Glover’

At nearly 30 years old, Austin Glover from Vincennes, Indiana, carries the wisdom and resilience of someone who has been working on himself for more than half his life. His fitness journey, which began at age 15, started as a way to combat bullying and reclaim confidence. Over the years, it’s transformed into something much deeper — a lifeline for mental, emotional and physical wellness.

“I didn’t feel comfortable in my own skin,” Austin shared. “I was always the bigger kid growing up, and that came with its own set of challenges — being teased, overlooked, or not taken seriously. I couldn’t change how others treated me, but I realized I could change how I treated myself. That was one thing I could control — how I showed up for myself, physically and mentally. So I decided to take that first step, even when it was hard, and commit to becoming someone I could be proud of.”

“I’ve been able to train athletes of all ages, but working with clients like Austin is especially rewarding,” Jaden said. “He comes in ready to work every single time. As a singer and performer, we’ve tailored his programming to build cardiovascular endurance and muscle strength — but more than that, we focus on whole-person wellness. He’s consistent, driven, and always shows up with a smile.”

Jaden encouraged Austin to add a third day of training to his weekly routine, a move that proved pivotal in pushing his progress to the next level. “We’ve been able to fine-tune his workouts to meet his goals — not just physically, but in a way that supports his lifestyle and career,” Jaden added.

For Austin, fitness is more than reps and routines. “Exercise is my antidepressant,” he said. “Movement is medicine. The team here has always encouraged me to be the best version of myself — not to be like anyone else, but to be healthy as me.”

Now training three days a week — rotating between lower body, upper body, and HIIT days — Austin says the environment at Good Samaritan makes all the difference.

“I enjoy my own little space,” he said with a laugh. “I’m not surrounded by big crowds or exposed to people who might be sick, and I get personalized attention. If my form is off, Jaden is right there to correct it. That level of support and safety really makes a difference.”

When asked what advice he’d give someone starting their fitness journey or feeling discouraged, Austin didn’t hesitate.

“Don’t give yourself an unreachable goal. Just do what you can to feel better. Be all in. You won’t know until you try — but if you try, everything can change.”

Whether he’s lifting weights or lifting spirits through music, Austin Glover shows what’s possible when you pursue your goals with purpose — and when you have someone like Jaden Field in your corner, offering support every step of the journey.

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