I have had an exceptional experience during my 3 months at Seriously Strong in St. Petersburg!…read more For context, I've worked with personal trainers on & off over 20 years in Atlanta, Chicago and St Pete. I know the difference between 'good', 'average' and 'bad' when it comes to PT's. I'm a Male in my early 60's who is focused on Power Lifting training and wants someone to have an eagle eye in form/technique to mitigate risk of injury and to optimize my time in the gym. In my eyes, 'good' starts with a PT who is prepared (the plan is set before I arrive for the session, not 'made up on the fly'), a PT who engaged throughout the session, monitoring technique/ensuring good form to mitigate injury risk and who is personable/fun to work with while not being afraid to push me to heights/challenges I likely wouldn't take on by myself. Andrew Cao, the Director of the St Pete location, is a very good leader and sets the tone for the high levels of professionalism that each of the trainers exhibit as I watch them work with their clients. My trainer, Joe Cameron, has been exceptional to work with & is beyond 'good' as outlined above. - The gym is never 'packed' (5 clients at one time is max I've seen during my 3 months and it's busy w/out being claustrophobic). - You are greeted warmly, by name, by all upon arrival, - the facility has all the major equipment you need - the 'Trainerize' app they use is the best I've encountered in my fitness journey and is comprehensive re: exercise (w/videos available for every movement), food, water & steps tracking all-in-one. - the place is as clean as a whistle with towels provided along with home brewed Nitro Coffee. I can't say enough good things about Seriously Strong and urge you to connect with Andrew for an introductory session!

I started working with Alex because I desperately needed accountability while being pregnant. It…read morehas been amazing! She has helped me see great results through gaining strength, keeping myself accountable, staying encouraged, and making adjustments as needed. I don't even have back pain anymore. I was honestly nervous to be in a gym setting while pregnant but the entire SST team has been incredibly warm and welcoming that I really look forward to being there. They've even cultivated such a closeness among clients that I've enjoyed talking with others before or after workouts in their community space. Highly recommend if you're looking for a personal trainer that Alex or anyone on their team would be great to work with!

My husband and I love elevate! It's a great way to get in shape without the mental load of…read moreprogramming. We also love the community, we've made so many friends here. My husband also does personal training with Tommy for his back pain, and says he's helped more than any physical therapy regimen. :)

When I reached out to Elevate 9 month ago I was 320 lbs and I am now sitting at 255 and feeling…read moregreat. I was referred from a friend at work after pulling my back out twice in a row once installing a car battery and the other picking up a large box of cat litter. That was it, sick and tired of being out of shape. I wrestled in high school and since graduating I've been wanting to train in Jiu Jitsu. During the onboarding Coach Robert asked me for a fitness goal Jiu Jitsu was the goal I've had for over 7 years. I have now been training at Gracie Largo for 5 months and performing exceedingly well with my gas tank increasing every week. Elevate not only supported me in strengthening my back and losing weight but also supported me in pursuing my long term goals. I even ran into someone in public who said Elevate changed his life and I can't disagree. This is a high quality family owned business and I recommend in passing at every opportunity. I also feel Coach Robert is a highly talented personal trainer who never once was annoyed at my 1 million "whys" and if he didn't know the answer he would do research and share his findings with me. Elevate always treats the root cause and never fails to educate.

A friend of mine brought me to a couple classes here at CrossFit 727. One great thing they have…read morehere is 3 free classes as a guest before you start paying! This allowed me to try CrossFit out without the commitment of paying and signing up. Though CrossFit isn't my favorite way of exercising, I only have good things to say about this gym. The trainer I had, Ryan, encouraged me to work harder but without sacrificing form in the process. You definitely get a good solid hour workout in that gets your heart rate up. I felt exhausted but accomplished after the classes!

I love this place! The coaches are great! Ryan, Kevin, Jake, Mike, Alex, Chad. They're all…read moreknowledgeable about CrossFit, and nice guys. I've told multiple boxes in the past that whatever gym I do my first bar muscle up at will be the best CrossFit gym. Well, I got my first bar muscle up here. The facility is quite nice as well. I love that half of it is astroturf. There's always room to do your own thing if you don't want to participate in class. The members at the gym are fantastic! We hang out with a lot of people from the gym pretty regularly.

Great place to do Crossfit, especially since the community and coaches here are all friendly and…read moresupportive. When I was brand new all of the coaches would introduce themselves to me and even have everyone else introduce themselves. It made it more comfortable for me to get to know everyone and also feel like I was a part of their community right away. Plus during the workouts they give great feedback to make sure you have the right form and so that you can do the workout in a more efficient and safe way. They definitely make you want to push yourself more and do your best during the workouts. I recommend doing they're free intro class and checking it out. When COVID happen, they immediately started doing Zoom classes and made sure that we were all still part of a community that is focused towards fitness and supporting each other. The gym has also been clean and they done an amazing job at keeping social distance between members and cleaning up after each class.

Crossfit gyms can vary, and there are a lot of them out there so you have to find the one that fits…read moreyou. I tried a bunch in the area, went to one for a year and found this gem. The box: it is enormous! Tons of space so you never feel like you are on top of each other during a work out. They keep it VERY clean and have tons of nice/newer equipment. There is a small daycare space which is not regulated or monitored by anyone, but it is clean and there is a little fence if you bring a small child (I don't have kids so this is just an observation). They have 2 bathrooms/changing rooms which is plenty (no showers). They have a lot of classes, everyday of the week! Monday-Friday are the busiest days, but they have enough class options to fit most schedules. Coaching staff: this is an incredible bunch. The head coach, Darren, is the most energetic and positive human you could encounter. The entire staff is incredibly knowledgeable and professional. No matter how large the class size, you have consistent one-on-one style coaching to improve technique or to motivate your through the workout. While they are very encouraging, they are also very careful on how far they push you. They are all extremely cautious in your form and are advocates for you to perfect the movements before trying to lift heavier. This was the one part of crossfit that intimidated me at first, but if you are not able to do a movement they will have a scaled exercise for you to accomplish your goals. The members: what a friendly and welcoming group! From the first day I walked in, I felt like I was part of the family. There are all ages, body types, abilities and sizes and everyone is just SO darn encouraging. It makes for a competitive and wonderful workout atmosphere for anyone. If you are looking for a box or to give something new a whirl, this gym is great and I highly recommend giving it a try! I don't think you will be disappointed. If you are new to exercising or new to crossfit, don't worry because this group will ease you into a comfortable and great workout routine.

As someone who helps people navigate grief and loss for a living, I've learned that emotional pain…read moredoesn't just stay in our heads. It often shows up in our bodies too. Stress, grief, trauma, anxiety, and major life changes can leave us feeling exhausted, disconnected, and stuck. That's one of the reasons I'm such a believer in personal training. The Athleticus has been a wonderful reminder that movement is medicine. Exercise isn't just about losing weight or fitting into a smaller pair of jeans. It's about feeling stronger, thinking more clearly, sleeping better, and reconnecting with yourself when life has knocked you down. What I love about the trainers here is that they genuinely care. You don't feel like a number. You feel seen. They meet you where you are and help you move forward one step at a time. Some days that means pushing harder. Other days it means celebrating the fact that you showed up. The facility is beautiful, the energy is positive, and the coaching is top-notch. Hands down the best personal training available in St. Pete/Gulfport I've seen firsthand how physical movement can support emotional healing, and I wish more people understood that connection. If you're carrying stress, grief, burnout, or just feeling disconnected from yourself, investing in your health can be one of the most powerful things you do. I wish more of my coaching clients lived locally so I could refer/recommend them to this spot!

I am an Athleticus client. After trying out local trainers, group classes, franchise fitness…read morecenters & using online instruction it was suggested by my PT to check out Athleticus. I am so glad I took her advice! My program is tailored to me by top notch trainers & I have access to a first-class recovery facility after each session. So happy to say I've found what I've been looking for.

Great gym, friendly staff! I took Bars and Bells and Brandee was my coach. Brandee led us through a…read morewarmup and then explained the workout and did a demo. Personally I think it makes more sense to do the demo first, but that's not a big deal. These classes seem to be a bit more "choose your own adventure" than some other strength classes I've taken. It's cool that they have Iceyard next door for cold plunge, and an additional room for more niche classes. I'm looking forward to trying more of their offerings!

This is a great gym. They have a diverse range of classes. My favorite is Bars & Bells with Romana…read more Sh pushes us just hard enough to find out inner strength. She adds mods that help with recovery and specifics. Her music is great. The facility is open and functional.

I switched to this training center two months ago and have really enjoyed it. Brian Grace is an…read moreeffective, motivating, and exciting personal trainer to work with. The facility has amazing equipment and a very friendly staff. I look forward to my workouts and have already seen great results. Thanks to Brian I have embarked on a physical and mental journey to better fitness and dieting. I completely recommend Brian and this awesome place.

Today was my first day here for an event called barbells and bubbles partnered with bumble. It was…read moreawesome!! The trainers were all super nice and tried to introduce themselves to everybody which is quite a feat since there were probably seventy people there. They had different vendors sampling their products and after the workout had chick fil a and mimosas for everyone. The workout was really intense! We had to do as many rounds as possible of: burpees, mountain climbers, lunges, plank pushups, four hundred meter run, and touch downs. I was sweating so much! They had a dj and it was super high energy. I really enjoyed it!!

I consider myself to have very high standards when it comes to personal training. Jodi is one of…read morethe few trainers in the area that I trust. She has done an excellent job combining her passion, staying well-educated, and her motivational techniques are some of the most creative I have ever seen. The Body Shoppe is such a St. Pete treasure and we are really lucky to have such local talent!