Meet David Spitdowski | Fitness and Nutrition Coach

We had the good fortune of connecting with David Spitdowski and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi David, we’d love to hear more about how you thought about starting your own business?
Growing up in Savannah with two entrepreneurial parents made owning a business feel normal. I watched them solve problems, take risks, and stay accountable, so creating something of my own always felt like an eventual step, not a dramatic leap. After three years coaching and then managing inside traditional gyms, I kept seeing the same gaps: generic “one‑size” programming, clients cycling in and out with little long‑term change, and almost no integrated system tying training, nutrition, daily habits, and accountability together.

My background in elite gymnastics forged a respect for fundamentals—technique, progression, consistency. Later, immersing myself in advanced strength training deepened that lesson: disciplined, simple systems outperform flashy, constantly changing routines. I wanted everyday people—busy professionals, parents, beginners—to benefit from that structured, sustainable approach without feeling like they had to live like competitive athletes.

Starting Spitz Fitness was my way to align how I believed coaching should be delivered: evidence‑based training, flexible nutrition programs, and real relationships where clients understand the “why” behind the plan. I didn’t launch to escape a job—I launched to remove barriers between clients and the level of coaching I knew was possible.

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
Spitz Fitness is a private training and nutrition coaching business built almost entirely on word of mouth—700+ clients served with documented transformations without relying on gimmicks. What sets us apart is disciplined simplicity: we track and coach the handful of things that actually drive change, daily movement/steps, progressive strength training, quality sleep, and honest nutrition compliance—while educating clients on the “why” so they own the process. My background in elite gymnastics gave me an early respect for fundamentals and technical standards; I’ve translated that into clear, sustainable systems busy professionals and parents can follow without feeling like they need an athlete’s lifestyle.

It wasn’t a straight line getting here. Early on I overworked, underpriced, said “yes” to everything, and tried to run it all without real systems—so of course things jammed up. The game changed when I standardized onboarding, weekly check‑ins and programming, and nutrition protocols. Once I stripped out the noise and doubled down on quality execution, retention and referrals took off—clients literally became the billboard. The big takeaways: quality is the marketing, simplicity scales, documented processes protect results and your bandwidth, and consistency beats any short‑term hype every single time. Also realizing that I needed to be dialed in myself to show up as the best possible coach for my clients.

What I want people to know about my brand is there’s no secret formula—just fundamentals delivered with integrity and real relationships. We meet clients where they are, give them a clear plan fast, adjust based on data, and stay accountable. The next phase is tightening online systems and re‑launching a structured membership while keeping the personal feel that built our reputation. Quality is our marketing—clients’ results are the billboard.

Any places to eat or things to do that you can share with our readers? If they have a friend visiting town, what are some spots they could take them to?
If my best friend was visiting Atlanta for a week, I’d make sure they got a true taste of the city—good food, great views, and a little movement mixed in. We’d start with dinner at New York Prime for one of the best steaks in town, followed by drinks at Spaceman at the Hyatt Centric to take in the skyline. I’d take them through the BeltLine, stop at Ponce City Market, or a rooftop spot if the weather’s right.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
I’d give my shoutout to my dad. He runs a construction company in Savannah and I grew up seeing what real work looks like—early mornings, long days, solving problems when they pop up, and taking care of people who rely on you.

He built his business almost entirely on word of mouth. No ads—just quality work delivered every single time so customers told the next person. That stuck with me. I built Spitz Fitness the same way: focus on results, treat people right, and let clients become a walking billboard because they’re proud of their progress.

Website: https://www.spitzfitness.com

Instagram: @Spitzfitness

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@spitzfitness