In the words of my friend Kari, who originally introduced me to Ron, "Ron IS the gym!"…read more I'm thinking about all the gyms I've been a member of during my life... Philadelphia Sports Club, Lifetime Fitness, Golds, Xsport... I've seen a lot of personal trainers. I have never seen any personal trainers do the stuff Ron makes you do. There's a reason I keep going to Ron - because he helps you achieve your goals and you will see results. He knows what he is doing!! He really cares about his clients even outside of the hour that he sees you a week. He'll follow up and make sure you're held accountable for the other 6 days of the week. I recommend Ron to anyone looking to get/stay fit.

Training with Ron was such a great experience for me physically and mentally. He inspires,…read moremotivates and challenges you. Everything you look for in a personal trainer. He has a holistic approach in which he understands the importance of weight training with a well balanced diet and really helped me understand how to eat right for my body. His training sessions are never dull. He is is constantly thinking outside the box and coming up with new drills. My body strength improved, I lost fat and toned up. Happy girl :) Since training with Ron I've gone on to become a certified yoga instructor and thank him for his knowledge and advice in training and eating right. Aside from his amazing credentials and experience- he has a great personality. I don't ever recall him not smiling. Oh and if you haven't taken a kickboxing class with him then you are missing out! His classes are usually packed and you leave drenched in sweat. My type of workout.

I came across Dave and Icon Gym through one of his 6-Week Challenge ads on Facebook. Talk about…read morebeing at the right place and the right time, it couldn't have come at the most appropriate time in my life. Around this time last year, I overcame a bout with cancer and underwent 8 weeks of radiation therapy. During that time, I had lost a significant amount of weight and muscle mass. In an effort to not look so sickly, post-radiation treatments, I began gaining weight again, but in an unhealthy fashion. Fast forward to early March this year, I embarked on a entirely new journey of how staying healthy should be...it's not just about working out, but rather an entire LIFESTYLE change. Icon Gym was the perfect fit for me - a combination of challenging workouts, personal coaching, and diet/meal planning. Dave is the ultimate fitness trainer and coach, with a knack for positive encouragement and motivation. I have never worked with a gym or trainers as knowledgeable as Dave. He gets to the root of the problem and works with you every step of the way. I recently concluded my 6-Week Challenge and lost weight, reduced my body fat, and gained muscle mass. I have now decided to become a full time client/member as I am looking forward to continuing and maintaining my health and well-being. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND Icon Gym and Dave Shutler for anyone that is serious about a complete lifestyle change, not someone trying to find just another gym.

I was looking for a personal trainer/possibly CrossFit box to help me get in and stay in shape and…read morethat is when I found Icon Gym's 6-Week Challenge ad on Facebook. Despite the fact that I did not expect much due to my crazy schedule for school and work that only allowed me to work out three-four times a week, I started seeing results within two months of training with Dave! I can definitely see that my body has gotten more toned --I now have a flatter stomach. What is even better is the fact that I have become so much stronger, which I now believe is what fitness is all about. Dave has been extremely helpful adding some bodybuilding workouts to compliment my strength and condition training and the results are remarkable! His workouts are always challenging so I'm always feeling them days after, especially legs. In addition to effective training methods, Dave is also very book smart on the topic. He is able to articulate how each workout will benefit you and what part of the body is getting the benefit and all in a way that doesn't sound like a high school chemistry teacher is lecturing you. Dave is a genuine, fun, & effective trainer who not only talks the talk but walks the walk. If he's good enough to impress the Ultimate Warrior he's good enough to make you one as well. As for the gym itself, space is medium size, however, Dave is super nice and he knows how to use the space. Thus, I find that the space is usually well-managed and it is never really crowded. Overall, the gym environment is friendly and supportive, I really enjoy being there!

I cannot say enough good things about Sean. I was new to the gym scene; Sean worked with me to…read morereach my fitness goals. Sean explained in depth how to properly work-out, how many reps to do, and what part of the body we are working out. Sean will also work with your schedule, easy to communicate with, and will get you the results you want. Sean motivateS you to keep going. You wont regret this guy!

NOTE: I wrote this review in 2013 and for some reason stuck in draft all these years. Fitness…read moreAspects is a one-on-one fitness studio. The studio is clean, with the right amount of fitness equipment, good vibes and background music. I really like the fact that I am not entertainment for the people on the cardio equipment, like in a gym atmostphere. Also there are not guys staring you while you are working out. I have not repeated the same exercise twice. It is a full body workout with an emphasis in core training that is fun and challenging. John stretches you before and after the workout and provides Myofascial release with a foam roller. Now I can say, I now feel energized after my workouts. I have had 5 other personal trainers in my past and, I have to say, never have I received results so quickly. I am not talking about the beefy, bulky muscles, but lean, long, sexy fit bod, which are my desired results. I have been training with Fitness Aspects for 7 weeks, twice a week and the rates are very reasonable. I decided to seek John's help due to an accumulation of various pains and wanted my 20 something year old butt back. I rarely feel my pain anymore and I am able to enjoy running with an increase vigor. John is so likeable and motivating, I really feel he cares about his clients. I so look forward to my workouts. I have recommended Fitness Aspects to closest of friends because I know they will be taken care of and get results. If you are looking to make a change in your life, please give John a call. Notes regarding previous reviewer concerns: John has a Purell dispenser by the front door now. His bathroom has a chair in it and it is large enough to comfortably change your clothes in.

I have been working with John for a year and a half--I tried the class at the recommendation of two…read moreof John's longtime clients. At that point, I had persistent sciatica pain which, while not disabling, really impacted my day. As a psychotherapist, I sit all day for my job. I had started running at 48 and loved the way it made me feel--strong and "lighter"--but got a compression injury and had back surgery--which didn't help. Working with John has literally transformed my life. He is an expert trainer who is an expert in exercise physiology and nutrition. I realize now that I probably did not need surgery --the key to relieving my back pain was strengthening my core. I am now largely pain free and feel so much better. It's hard to sum up John's level of expertise in a brief post--he understands physiology, nutrition, and the body in a way no PT or orthopedic doctor seemed to. His classes are group classes but each exercise is tailored to each person's level of conditioning, strength, and injury profile. It is like having an individual trainer with the fun of a small group workout. I have learned how working out with incorrect form can cause injury. My body is strong, I have no back pain, and my overall health is improved. My goal has been overall health rather than "weight loss" --I am in my 50's and my focus is on reducing my stress, enjoying my life, and feeling healthy. I URGE YOU TO GIVE JOHN A TRY!!!

Jamie is amazing! I'd never had any kind of personal training and was SUPER nervous. All of the…read morenerves and anxiety melted away after the first session. Jamie is patient, kind, knowledgeable, and relatable. Highly, HIGHLY recommend his services. There is no pressure or catch to getting a trial. You'll see what I mean after one session.

Very quick to respond and follow up. From Jaime: "Started the business to help folks; not only in…read moreit to make a buck"

When I joined inform fitness, my goal was to losing weight and changing the way I look in as little…read moretime possible. After my consultation with Nicole, I immediately did a trial session and I loved it right away. At first I was hesitant to make a commitment, but I eventually did and got my husband to sign up as well. The workout: It's 20 min. once a week. There are lots of naysayers out there.. but it does work, my husband was skeptical too but now he is a believer. With that little time commitment, how can you say No. That 20 mins however, is probably the most intense 20 min of your week. My results: Of course.. you cannot have a huge body transformation, if you do not get your diet in check.. but I knew that - We love food - the good and bad kinds too. So without dieting or even eating healthier, my results so far: 1. Strong- each week I get stronger and stronger. Very useful for carrying large laundry bins up and down the stairs 2. Endurance and energy- I'm not out of breath after 3 trips up and down the stairs 3. No more pain- I've had on and off upper and lower back aches, pain in my fore arms and elbows.. All supposedly from sitting and typing away. I can't even remember the last time I had these pains. 4. Despite not hitting that BMI chart ... I'm less jiggly! The best part is that despite not having a drastic body transformation, my results have been so positive without sacrificing so much time, I am encouraged to eat healthier and continue on. My husband on the other hand.. In 3 sessions, you clearly see muscle definition and now after 12 weeks..amazing.

When I met Laura Crump Anderson she mentioned to me that she was a personal trainer at Inform…read moreFitness Leesburg. She gave me her card and offered a free mini-session anytime. I thought to myself, "Are personal trainers worth the price?" My exercise history has included many methods either for fun or to lose weight and stay fit, but I had never paid for a one-on-one training session. Most recently, I had been running several times a week, but osteoarthritis in my foot led to surgery and now running is no longer a good option for me. I was reluctant to believe that only one 30 minute workout each week would change my body in a visible and measurable way and I was equally unsure if I could find a way to fit this expense into my monthly budget. I was commuting almost two hours a day and the thought of getting up at some ridiculously early time to do a workout at home or in the gym was not appealing at all. I decided I could exchange some discretionary expenses to cover the cost of a personal trainer and give the program three months to see if it was right for me. In January 2016 I started weekly sessions with Laura. I knew that the first couple months would be a slow start and I had to be patient to see results. By the time March came along, I could tell my clothes were fitting better and my husband even mentioned my muscle tone was more defined. The weekly workout was convenient and easy to manage around the rest of my life. Continuing with the sessions was an easy decision for me to make. Through the rest of 2016, I continued to increase my strength and tone of my muscles and I knew that I was on the right track. However, I still had some extra weight that would not come off without a serious change in my diet. January 2017 I changed my diet, reducing carbs and sugars while increasing vegetables and proteins. I also completed a Metagenics 28 day detox which I obtained through Inform Fitness. I have dropped over 20 pounds in four months. Now the muscle definition that is there from my weekly workouts is even more visible and my body is in the best condition and health it has been in since my early 20's. I'm not just skinny; but toned, strong and healthy. I cannot stress enough that this method works to strengthen and tone your muscles, but you also need to adjust your diet if you are looking to lose weight. The reason why I like working with Laura is her ability to communicate and motivate me and her knowledge of exercise physiology. That may sound simple but it really does make me push through even when I want to give up. She won't give up on you, and that is what a personal trainer should do, that is why it is worth the price.

I found RepFit through their acquisition of New Trail and am so glad I stayed. Jen, Rony, and the…read moreentire staff are incredibly welcoming and have created a supportive, motivating environment. I am regularly at the Studio location and still take spin classes and have added strength classes with Jen to my weekly schedule. I have seen real results...feeling stronger, more toned, and more confident. The class participants are warm, welcoming and friendly, it is a great community. The in person and virtual smaller class sizes make a big difference with more personalized attention. And don't be fooled by the 55+ spin classes...they're not easier, just set to great 80s and 90s music. Highly recommend giving RepFit Studio a try--you won't be disappointed.

This gym was awesome! Had the old school feel and a great environment. It had all the equipment you…read moreneeded to accomplish any workout. Highly recommend if you're looking for a lift.

I couldn't be happier with my training experience. Robert is extremely knowledgeable experienced…read moreand I have seen great progress in my fitness and improvements in my running since starting to train with him. He challenges me, keeps it interesting by incorporating a good variety in my workout and has really helped me make some beneficial changes and feel better about my fitness level. It's clear that Robert is a subject matter expert and truly understands the human body and how it works. On top of all that Robert and the rest of the group are super friendly and fun! I've trained out of both studios and like them both for different reasons. I have found my fitness home and couldn't be happier. I highly recommend Ferraiolo Fitness. The owner, Ralph, will make sure that you are paired with the trainer who is right for you, depending on your lifestyle and goals.