I am a woman in my early thirties and I was never very active. I stayed fairly lean, but I had very…read morelittle strength or coordination, and the idea of walking into a gym always made me nervous. I wanted a place in Winter Park that focused only on personal training, and I actually found Darwin Fitness on Yelp. The reviews mentioned a clean, friendly, and safe environment, and that is exactly what convinced me to try it. Two years later I am so glad I did. I feel stronger, my eating habits have improved, my endurance is better, and I have much more confidence. I truly recommend Darwin Fitness. The trainers are professional, kind, and in my opinion the best personal trainers in Winter Park.

I started my transformation about four years ago I walked into Darwin Fitness, which is a private…read morepersonal-training gym. JS, the owner, and his team of certified trainers taught me how to train efficiently. I only work out three times a week for 30 minutes, and it's been enough to completely change my body. I'm down about 20 pounds on the scale, but what really surprised me is the actual body change: roughly 30 pounds of fat gone and around 15 pounds of muscle gained. I feel stronger and healthier than I ever expected from such short sessions. The trainers are super nice, knowledgeable, and always there to help or encourage you when you need it. It never feels intimidating, just supportive. JS also just built a brand-new 3,000 sq ft facility at 2250 Lee Road in Winter Park, designed only for personal training. It's clean, modern, and honestly just a great place to work out. I really love it there. If you want efficient training with people who actually care, Darwin Fitness is worth checking out.

So I am a newbie to hot pilates and let me just tell ya'll...Hili Fitness Lake Nona was such an…read moreamazing studio to ease me into this new type of workout! Located in a shopping plaza facing Narcoossee Rd, this studio has a shared parking lot with the other surrounding businesses with access to a good amount of parking spaces. Upon entering, I was pleasantly surprised of how clean and spacious the space is. They split up the studio into 2 sections...where in the front they have reformer machines for regular pilate classes and in the back they have a heated room for the hot flow classes. Both of the times I have gone I had such amazing instructors for hot pilates. They both were very patient, knowledgeable, and accommodating when it comes to providing alternative modifications if needed... and boy... let me tell ya'll I left drenched in sweat... feeling extra relaxed! I would definitely recommend Hili fitness to any pilates enthusiast or even any newbies like me! Make sure to bring your own yoga mat and grip socks for class and get ready for an amazing workout!

Did hot mat pilates for the first time and Yasmine really made sure the class was spicy!! It was so…read moregood & definitely challenging but she gave modifications and always made sure to let the class know it was ok if you needed to take a minute to drink water or go at your own pace. I will definitely be back! The environment was so welcoming and such a cute aesthetic! Yasmine also checked in with us after which was so sweet. She killed me but that's what I was there for!

This place is amazing!! I travel around the United States and abroad & worked out at many CrossFit…read moreboxes. Jake and Jeremy, the owners of this gym, are also brothers. They both have a serious gymnastics background and coaching background and it shows!! This was my second time coming in the last month while traveling through Orlando going to Miami. Even though I've been instructor for two years at a CrossFit box, these guys continue to help me improve my form for gymnastics and Olympic lifts. It seems to Jeremy keeps a library of all of his movements on his phone. Using the app "coach's eye" he will record your movement and compare it to his own at the same speed. I've been able to do ring muscle ups for over a year but could never string more than seven together. Today Jeremy recorded my muscle ups and broke down how my body was inefficiently moving. He did this in a helpful way so I did not feel stupid but was genuinely concerned with my improvement. His tips really helped me understand what I can do to improve and I look forward to implementing them when I get back home. The overall vibe with this box was one of the friendliest I've seen too. A number of the athletes introduced themselves to me and shook my hand. Are you looking to try CrossFit for the first time or looking for a change from the box you've been attending? I believe this is probably the best CrossFit box you will find within 300 miles, hands down. A wonderful sense of community combined with the best instructors I've seen is the perfect recipe for success.

It's hard core. I…read morelike the sense of community and the concept. Owner is nice and people help you out if you're new. Check the website for workout of the day.

I trained with Jim Kaale and went in initially because I was tired of lackluster weightlifting and…read moreathletic performance resulting from back to back car accidents. I've tried physical therapy, acupuncture, yoga and weights to work through my injuries to no avail. So I went in for a consult. He was the first trainer to say "OK, tell me what's going on" and listened to everything without interrupting. He asked a ton of detailed questions, wrote down a ton of notes, took measurements and walked me through the goals for each week. He gave me actionable nutrition advice that helped me stay on track even to this day. If you have scar tissue, an unresolved injury, are frustrated with your physical therapist (like I was), Jim will change your world. After the first session I had improved range of motion in my left side. He is extremely detailed oriented and will challenge you to the end but will adapt every motion to meet you where you are. He is a stickler for form and it shows because no matter how intensely I worked I was always able to work out and feel great the next day. I left every session feeling like a BAMF because he showed me that even with injuries I was capable of so much. I recommend Jim and his practice totally and completely. Wherever you are in your life, if you're frustrated, or want to simply improve your techniques, or want to overcome your injuries, Jim is your trainer.

I went to Jim Kaale not only for his incredible fitness knowledge, but for his many hidden…read moreskills..... like graston. He worked on my arm specifically because I've been having some pain in the connective tissue. It has improved greatly and I will be going back to him for more!

I've been to a few Hili locations and each instructor is different when it comes to intensity and…read morethe types of moves they do, but I needed to give a shoutout to Jonathan. He did not come to play this morning! He started us off with some stretches. Pigeon pose, rolling out the hips and wrists, downward dog, etc. I love when instructors incorporate a bit of stretching at the start of class. The class itself had a lot of pulses and we used a good amount of the equipment. We used the ring, the free weights, the resistance band, and the Pilates ball. I loved this class very much and will be taking his class again in the future.

Took an incredible full body sculpt class on the Xformer through ClassPass. The studio is clean and…read moremodern. The workout was super challenging and kicked my butt. My instructor, Sara, kept me motivated and focused so I didn't want to give up. I left feeling stronger and already excited for the next class.

Love working out here! Convenient location, clean and well equipped gym! Trainers here all rock!…read more I workout with Bre and she is more than a trainer, she's a cheerleader, motivator and yet real and understanding. She customizes your workout to you, not a pre-designed program, but truly a one of a kind personalized training plan! She helped me to fall in love with working out again!

Over a year of training really has flown by because The Gym Lab is the absolute best! I've been…read moreexercising for years on my own at a corporate gym, but was having trouble finding the motivation to keep a routine. I reached out to Ali and it's been smooth sailing ever since. I truly look forward to and enjoy every minute I spend here - even when I'm pushing myself to do things I've never done before. Ali is such a creative trainer that I know even when I'm not 100% she's going to figure out a way to get a quality, safe, fun, and beneficial workout in. I've made noticeable progress and feel like I've progressed further than I ever would have on my own. The Gym Lab has been invaluable! And also sometimes there are puppies.

I am absolutely in love with this place! Getting a membership was the best decision I made all…read moremonth. They offer mat and reformer classes from super knowledgeable and professional instructors. Music is always great. They have so many amenities like a pantry of healthy snacks and drinks for members, a sauna, cold plunge (coming soon), a daycare and member events. One of my favorite things is that they maintain the cleanliness of the space so well. All the staff and members are so friendly and it genuinely feels like a safe space every time I come in here. They have tons of membership options to fit your budget and preferences. I would 100000% check them out. Solace has worked wonders for not only my body but my mind.

Took a sculpt class with Leia and really loved the high energy, her music, and the variety of full…read morebody moves. The classes aren't heated which is nice since most studios are super hot nowadays, and even without the heat I still sweat a lot! I only wish they had more variety of heavier weights because I think they only have 1lb dumbbells, but the class was still great and left me feeling strong. The studio is super cute, clean, and vibey too. Looking forward to my next workout here soon!

Super great CrossFit gym with awesome community. I would definitely hit this place again…read more Knowledgeable coaches and nice space.

I have been a member of this gym since February 2014, and really enjoy my workouts here! When I…read moreoriginally moved to the central florida area last year, I thoroughly researched each box mainly for validity from other reviewers, challenge of the workouts, and the knowledge of the coaches. All of the coaches here have extensive backgrounds in fitness that go well beyond the level 1 crossfit certification that's required to become a trainer. I don't want to sound like an infomercial here, but back in May I was having trouble with some of my workouts due to lower back pain, one of the coaches showed me some stretches I should start doing and since then I haven't had any problems since! I've also lost a little over 15 lbs since joining, which I attribute to eating better as well. This is just one small example, of how this box has helped me reach my goals. As with most crossfits I've visited, all the members are super friendly and supportive. And as far as challenge of workouts, I would say this gym lifts heavier than most I've visited, which I like because it pushes me out of my comfort zone. However the workouts are scaled to ANYONES fitness level, and there are still some movements I still scale to this day. I would suggest that anyone searching for a gym check out the establishment's website and to look at what a typical week or two of workouts look like at that particular crossfit. This is also another tool I used to ultimately come to my decision of picking this gym, because the workouts were varied and challenging, but not impossible. Also, the gym just underwent a huge expansion and got tons of new equipment to work with.