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Mavericks Trainer Profile
Rock Hudson, CES, ATSI
Functional Strength & Bodywork
$135 - $180 / session (preferred package rate available)
Rock blends corrective strength training, breath-led mechanics, and hands-on bodywork to help clients move without pain and perform at their best. With over a decade of experience in functional fitness and corrective exercise, he specializes in bridging the gap between rehab and performance. Whether you are recovering from injury, managing a chronic condition, or chasing new personal records, Rock builds programs that make your body feel aligned and capable every day.
Learn more at rockurbody.com
Beyond the Gym
Santa Cruz surf break at sunrise — Rock's pre-session reset
What to Expect in Your First Session
This is an active assessment. You are coached from minute one while we learn how your body responds and what supports long-term progress.
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We start with a conversation about your goals, history, and what brought you to Mavericks.
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Then we watch foundational movement patterns and safely challenge your strength and stability. We teach basic exercises while seeing how you respond to variables as we progress.
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We are training you while we assess you. You will learn core engagement, alignment, and efficient movement mechanics as we coach in real time.
Certifications & Education
Deep study and continuing education keep Rock's approach precise and adaptable. Expand each certification to learn more.
The NASM CPT is one of the most respected certifications in the fitness industry, focusing on evidence-based training principles, program design, and injury prevention. This certification ensures Rock has a strong foundation in exercise science, biomechanics, and client assessment protocols that inform every training session.
Specialties
- Functional strength for active professionals who want to move better
- Corrective exercise and movement assessment to restore alignment
- Return-to-movement programming after pain, injury, or imbalance
- Breath-led mechanics to build resilient performance from the inside out
- Movement labs and workshops for coaches looking to deepen their craft
- Integrated breath and postural work to coordinate stability, power, and flow
How Rock Works
Phase 01
Assess How You Actually Move
Your first sessions map posture, gait, breathing strategy, and foundational movement patterns so we can coach what your body needs now, not what a template says you should do.
Phase 02
Repattern and Organize
Rock uses corrective strength, breath-led mechanics, and structural-integration principles to reduce compensation and rebuild cleaner movement options.
Phase 03
Load with Precision
Once quality improves, we challenge strength and stability with progressive variables. You are trained while being assessed, so progression stays safe and efficient.
Phase 04
Integrate into Real Performance
Training is continuously adjusted using session response and, when useful, VO2 Max and RMR data, so the plan keeps matching your goals and your physiology.
Client Outcomes
Precision coaching produces measurable change. Here is what clients experience with Rock.
I can't recommend Rock more highly. He's ridiculously knowledgeable in anatomy and physiology and I have high confidence that he's not going to lead me into potentially unsafe places. Rock meets me where I am and offers challenges with genuine care. His gym is clean and private, and one of the only truly welcoming gym environments I've ever experienced.
Tahlia D.
Safe, knowledgeable coaching in a welcoming private gym
I've been going to Rock for structural integration sessions related to chronic neck pain. After the very first session I saw unbelievable results. My right shoulder which was drooping from years of bad posture was realigned and my neck feels much better. Rock has an in depth understanding of the human body and a great sense of humor.
Noel F.
Shoulder realigned, chronic neck pain resolved
I've been receiving fascial treatment from Rock, and I can confidently say it has been a transformative experience. Rock's deep understanding of the fascial system is truly evident in his work. His ability to pinpoint areas of tension and address them with precision and care has not only improved my physical well-being but also given me a greater appreciation for how interconnected the body truly is.
S.S.
Transformative fascial work, improved physical well-being
As a 75-year-old performance artist committed to remaining relevant, I turned to Rock at Mavericks Fitness for guidance. Rock's passion for health and fitness is unparalleled and his knowledge of biomechanics drives him to push his clients to achieve stronger results. Since I began training with Rock, I wake up with a renewed sense of purpose and energy. Through 12 Structural Integration sessions with Rock, I've experienced newfound freedom in my movements, allowing me to move through my day with a youthful gait.
Tom B.
Renewed energy, youthful movement at 75
My experience with Rock has been an amazing transformation for me. He really takes the time to make your workouts challenging but not exhausting. I have worked out in various ways over the years and this has been the most comprehensive style of workout yet. Rock has more certifications than anyone I have met and knows the body from skeleton out. I proudly say I have never been injured in this past year from the sessions we have had.
Jennifer R.
Full transformation, zero injuries in a year of training
Rock is the best! I have been seeing Rock for almost a year now and I don't plan on stopping any time soon. All of my workouts and the advice he gives are tailored to me and my goals.
Dean M.
Fully personalized programming, long-term commitment
My husband has been working with Rock and it has been fantastic. I can definitely see major improvements in my husband's health and physique. Rock is experienced, professional, and fun, a rare combination.
Elisabeth F.
Visible improvements in health and physique
I started working with Rock three months ago and have seen very quick improvement in muscle mass and overall fitness. Our sessions have helped me also build healthier habits outside of the gym.
Emily H.
Quick gains in muscle mass plus healthier daily habits
Rock is one of a kind: an OUTSTANDING personal trainer who meets you where you are, but challenges you; a damn fine comedian; a coach; an expert in fitness, nutrition, the human body, and has many certifications to prove it.
Stephen F.
Expert coaching across fitness, nutrition, and body mechanics
Working with Rock has been life changing. When I first got started with him, I felt like many forms of strength training were never going to be on the table for me due to current and old injuries. Rock proved me wrong.
Martin H.
Returned to strength training after injury limitations
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