Karen has been a joy to work with and very sensitive to my situation, as it can be intimidating to…read morestart a fitness routine when you are very overweight. I have been visiting Karen for personal training for over a year now and I never miss my sessions with her! She is my "reset" button every week to check in and make sure I'm on track for my fitness goals. Combined with a diet I selected and additional exercises throughout the week, Karen helped me lose 45lbs last year. I started at 308lbs. I still have a ways to go, but I'm looking forward to see what I can do in year 2. It really helps to have a person there every week who is cheering you on (especially when you've had an off week!), and someone to provide new ideas when you need the boost. How many times in my life have I taken a "break" from going to the gym only to find a week turns into several months? Having my weekly appointment has saved me from falling back into sedentary mode. If she has a spot open for you, grab it before it gets away!

For most of my life, I was a person who hated working out. I would exercise in waves of a few…read moremonths at a time and then stop. Going to Karen's classes was part of those waves, but it wasn't until I was in my forties and had two kids that I decided I needed to make exercise a regular part of my life. I was looking for strength and stamina and started out with small-group training with Karen. I've been doing the same group training for two years now. Karen is amazing at what she does. Not only does she create challenging, varied, and--yes!--FUN workouts, but she gets to know each person in her class so well that she knows when to motivate you, when to give you modifications, and when to push you. She is always researching and trying new exercises and teaching you how they benefit you. Perhaps most of all, I love the camaraderie, support, and genuine care I feel in her classes. We work hard together, encourage each other, and laugh a lot. I can't imagine working out anywhere else, and I hope I never have to! If you're looking for a trainer who will support you, motivate you, and care about your health, and for classes with awesome people, I highly recommend Karen Schrier Fitness!

The absolute BEST trainer. I started in June/July of this year at 152lbs and I'm down to 143 as of…read morethis week. Terry works so hard to make sure your goals are met and you tone/lose weight in a healthy way. I have chronic back/hip problems and Terry has modified workouts on days my pain flares up. She has also recommended chiropractic and message therapists to help with the pain. She checks in on her clients on days we don't meet and is so involved from the beginning. 10/10 would recommend her to anyone wanting to get fit! I cannot recommend her enough!!!

I found Lee Snell while searching for a gym to join on Yelp. Urban Body Fitness is a great little…read moregym located on the park and on the belt line , is one block from where I live and is also where Lee trains. The gym website has a link to Lee's home page ( Leesnell.com) . After reading his profile I knew he would be perfect to get me back in shape after being a couch potato for the past 5 years and just shy of my 50th birthday. I was right, I just completed two months of training with Lee....I feel better and look better! After a few sessions it felt as though I was working out with a friend ! Lee is very personable and great at what he does and knows how to push you without injuring you. He is always concerned about how you are doing during the workout and will adjust the workout accordingly- this isn't to say he lets you run the show....he just wants you to get there with out the injury and without dreading coming back to the gym. I highly recommend Lee if your looking for a trainer!!

In a word: Quality! - a super friendly gym with excellent instruction…read more The space is warm and personable - decorated with old school fitness equipment and CLEAN AS CAN BE! The staff is all very attentive to each student's form and limitations while encouraging us to our safe maximum. Even in a class setting, you'll feel you are getting instruction akin to a personal training session. And in this strange era of COVID-19, owner, Nancy, has made extraordinary efforts to keep us all safe. Spaces are defined, distanced and disinfected thoroughly between use. What are you waiting for? You won't regret giving it a try.

I was in Atlanta on a month-long work assignment, and did a 10-session drop-in pass at Quadrant…read moreFitness. I was absolutely impressed with this quaint yet complete fitness center for the following reasons: 1. The coaching & daily workout-of-the-day programming is excellent. Coach Joe made me feel very welcome and treated me like a friend from day one. 2. The equipment is very clean and seems brand-new. 3. So many amenities -- I enjoyed having use of the shower facility along with toiletries and towels. 4. The owner (Nancy) is very active in the business, and goes out of her way to connect with clients. During one visit, I had forgotten my jump ropes at the gym. Nancy bundled them up, and dropped them off at my hotel for me. 5. I'll mention the equipment again -- just about everything you'd ever want or need in a facility, and it was in very good and clean condition. 6. The hours of availability were very nice... morning and evening classes, and open gym ALL DAY LONG. 7. Special classes and open gym are offered on weekends, along with in-house nutrition/wellness challenges. I highly recommend Quadrant Fitness, and will visit again when I return to Atlanta.

I recently completed a 6-month, 2X a week session (July '21- Jan '22) with Kariim. When I started…read morein July, I told him that I didn't have a lot of weight to lose, but I wanted to feel comfortable in a bathing suit for my 50th birthday in October. My first weigh-in I was at 196.1 and at 5'9", I told him I'd be happy if I could be at 180 lbs. on my birthday. He said calmly, "I think we can get down to 175 lbs." And I remember not giving that statement that much energy because I just wanted to be 180 lbs. But along the way, with his encouragement, advice, guidance, and tough and targeted workouts, I WANTED to get to 175 lbs. and on the day before my birthday, I weighed in at 174.4 lbs. On my last day at the gym, I weighed in at 174.8 lbs. and yesterday I weighed in at home at 173 lbs. Altogether, I lost a total of 21.3 lbs., 3.5% of body fat, and 35.5 total inches all over my body. I have actually gotten down to 172.6 lbs., but I still haven't mastered the eating plan that Kariim encourages, which is why my body fat percentage did not drop as much as I wanted. Kariim is not the type of trainer who yells at you like a drill sergeant, yet his quiet, stern presence makes you want to give it your all (at least that's how I felt). He's personable and shared a wealth of knowledge about the difference between being "fit" and being "healthy". He not only helped transformed my body, more importantly, he helped transform my mind and how I feel about fitness & exercise. I'm determined to make it a part of my life now, like brushing my teeth. I actually work out when I *don't* want to, which is proof for me, that I'm determined to make exercise a regular part of my life and hold myself accountable. Now that I'm happy with the number on the scale, my main focus is fitness and building muscle. I still have a long way to go, but I realize that slow and steady wins the race. I bought some resistance bands to assist with this part of my journey and because of my sessions with Kariim, I'm no longer intimidated by gym machines (as I was before), so if I wanted to go back to a commercial gym again, I could with confidence this time. Someone asked me on New Year's Eve what was the best thing I did for myself in 2021. And besides graduating with my master's degree in May, I would absolutely have to say that working out with Kariim was the best thing I did for myself. He absolutely gave me what I needed, and I'll be forever grateful. (You know that little indention/definition at the top of your arm, near your shoulder? I always wanted that, lol! And sometimes when I pass myself in the mirror, I can finally see it coming in! )

When you've been unemployed and quarantined for 12 months straight weight just sneaks up on you…read more This waistline didn't stand a chance in 2020. I signed up with Kariim a few weeks and I can already feel myself getting stronger. Kariim offers training sessions from 1 to 5 days a week at several different times. Right now I only train two days a week at the facility but Kariim has given me a high-intensity interval training plan to do on my off days along with meal ideas. Kariim is knowledgeable and knows what exercises you need to do to reach your desired goals. He'll push your limits but you'll thank him for it in the end. While I'm still early in my process I'm excited about what's to come.

My teenage children and I have been training with JT for years. Strength Lab is an inclusive…read moreenvironment where JT will patiently and methodically help you reach your fitness goals whatever they may be!

JT is a fabulous instructor who know that human body better than anyone. Whatever your goals are he…read morewill help you get results!

First Form Fitness truly changes the way you think and feel about a fitness center. First and…read moreforemost the trainers truly make First Form Fitness a great experience. Not only are these gentlemen, PD, Zack and Wes, great at what they are certified in but much more. Their positivity bounces off the walls in here. The music choices are great and the humor wants you to fight harder than before to meet your goals. Once you experience First Form it will be hard to find a match, and impossible to find anything better. It feels like home. You'll never dread "working out" again. You will look forward to bettering your form and your fitness.

I can not say enough great things about First Form Fitness. Skinny Fat , that was me, I ate poorly…read moreand said "I'll go to the gym tomorrow " for so long that I didn't know where to begin. That's when I found F3 , in 6 weeks I've lost 12 lbs and 6% body fat ,they have shown me how to eat to fuel my body and how to get the most out of every workout . I feel energized , healthy , and excited about my workouts now. Coach PD, Coach Wes, and Coach Zac are invested in your success every step of the way, giving you all the tools to change your lifestyle not just the way you look. If you are ready for a change and don't know where to begin First Form Fitness is your answer. Tired of starting over, then don't give up!

If your looking for a fitness instructor that will encourage you and make you believe in yourself…read moreagain this is the place for you. I have been able to use my body in ways that I have always dreamed but never thought it was a reality. The way my body is transforming is what I have always dreamed and never thought would be MY reality. He pushes you and encourages at the same time. And let's not forget the family you obtain with your fellow members. This is ONLY place I actually like going to improve my body but hate working out at the same time, LOL. It's a me thing, lol. He takes care of your form when working out so your not injuring yourself. He answers you text and call and sends check in messages for accountability. Oh and let's not forget the weight loss. Weight is going down, OKAY!! Check him out he offers a 6 week program. Let him know I sent ya! Always remember HEALTH is WEALTH!

I am glad i searched and found this trainer he is excellent , he has pushed me to do beyond what i…read morethought i could do..I hve leaning and squatting wrong and he takes the time to show you not just tell.If you havent tried him you are missing out ...