Twelve Months of Transformation. One Defining Pilgrimage.

A man often lives his entire life without ever choosing it.
Culture and complacency will gladly decide his rhythms, desires, direction, and spirituality for him.
For a few others, this is no longer acceptable. Travail exists for those few.
Travail is for men who want profound physical and spiritual transformation, and who are willing to commit themselves to an immersive 12-month process to achieve it.
That process is built around pilgrimage. Each cohort spends 12 months preparing for a multi day journey along a historically significant route.
During that year, each man receives individual and group health and fitness coaching, spiritual direction, and ongoing accountability.
By the end, each man will have achieved his guaranteed physical transformation alongside a deepened spirituality, ready to undertake a meaningful pilgrimage.
Then we go.
Find out more about the Travail Cohort here.

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What men are saying about Travail

“Travail initially seemed like an overwhelming commitment. But at this point the results speak for themselves. I lost 123 pounds, and 8 inches off my waist. And I went from zero pull-ups to 3, and just a few pushups to 20+. And, honestly it was the accountability, consistent mindset work, and spiritual camaraderie that got me there. Well worth it.”

Richard; Charlotte, NC
Finding a safe space to be honest, vulnerable, & challenged as a man has felt overwhelming at times. Sometimes I’m safe to be vulnerable, but not challenged, or vice versa. Travail has filled that void! We’ve navigated difficult questions about faith, and have dug deep into the idea of what it means to have belief in something beyond the natural world, a belief & relationship with God. And I love it!

Anthony; Phoenix, AZ
“Erik told me the truth about weight loss. Because of that I lost over 100 pounds. It simply came down to consistency, and Travail was there to keep me on track. Travail’s unique and sincere approach to health, holistic capable living, and spiritual formation contributed to the realignment of my own health.”

José; Houston, TX
“When I joined Travail, I had a dad bod and was recovering from knee surgery, a ruptured disk, and serious sciatic pain. One year later, I have fully recovered from my injuries and have experienced transformation in my fitness and over-all physical and emotional health.”

Anthony; Portland, OR
"I can’t say enough about Travail. The health coaching is straightforward and effective. Erik's guidance helped me build real strength and dense muscle through consistency and smart training. I’ve never felt healthier, more capable, and more spiritually alive.”

KD; Dallas, TX
"Erik is a great leader. His genuine passion and deep knowledge of holistic health and spiritual formation has been a powerful, ongoing source of inspiration. He’s impacted my health journey in more ways than he probably realizes.”

Sean; Beaverton, OR

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Twelve Months of Transformation. One Defining Pilgrimage.

“When I joined Travail, I had a dad bod and was recovering from knee surgery, a ruptured disk, and serious sciatic pain. One year later, I have fully recovered from my injuries and have experienced transformation in my fitness and over-all physical and emotional health.”

"I can’t say enough about Travail. The health coaching is straightforward and effective. Erik's guidance helped me build real strength and dense muscle through consistency and smart training. I’ve never felt healthier, more capable, and more spiritually alive.”

"Erik is a great leader. His genuine passion and deep knowledge of holistic health and spiritual formation has been a powerful, ongoing source of inspiration. He’s impacted my health journey in more ways than he probably realizes.”