Kevin Wimmer leads fantastic, fun workouts that will challenge you wherever you are in your fitness journey. If you like to get outside or just want a change of pace from indoor or home gyms, ELMNTL Fitness is the place to go. The workouts are total body and always different. And the people are super welcoming, too! read more

Most Favorite: Amazing, challenging + full body workouts!! Outdoor park environment is beautiful, instructor is friendly + helpful, workouts are continuously changed for variety + challenge, instructor tailors workouts to each person. Price is reasonable + given the great workouts + instruction, totally worth every penny. Least Favorite: Inclement weather can be tougher to work out in. Bonus Mention: It's dog friendly! :) Adorable pups are allowed to join in. If you're looking for a seriously challenging workout and would love to get fit while surrounded by trees, grass, fresh air and the gorgeous outdoors (sometimes a river view!), you've found it! Not only do you get a great workout, you get to meet a group of welcoming, encouraging folks and get personal one-on-one help from an experienced, knowledgeable instructor. Prior to ELMNTL Fitness, I was someone who kept to herself as far as workouts. At the gym, I kept to myself and usually only hit up treadmill machines. I'd go for solo runs or home workouts. I didn't know much about how different workouts affected and helped different muscle groups. I avoided people and didn't challenge myself to try new moves. Since ELMNTL Fitness, I've discovered so much - about outdoor workouts, about different workouts and how they affect my body, about how a friendly, welcoming group of folks can add to my workout experience, my body and my strengths + weaknesses. My husband convinced me to go to an ELMNTL session in winter of 2012. How he got me to get up for a 5:30 a.m. session in the cold I don't know, but I attended the first workout and was nervous as could be. I knew I was in a group of people who attended regularly and was incredibly self-conscious - of my body, my fitness level, and being judged for all of the above. Kevin, the instructor, welcomed me (as did his adorable dog Mason) and was very friendly! I attended my first session and was floored about how kind everyone was - even though many of them are in peak physical condition, they all cheered me on even though I know they could do far better than me. No judgement, no criticism - just acceptance and encouragement. I have to admit - first workout was brutal, but it was an all-over body pain that, while uncomfortable, made me feel great in what I'd done and that my entire body was getting worked out! My usual go-to was running, and you don't feel the great full body exhaustion you get after an ELMNTL workout. I've been attending fairly regularly since then, and while there is usually a mix of regular attendees and new folks, everyone is so welcoming and supportive! We all encourage each other no matter where we're at physically. The workouts themselves are always changing, which I love. I'm easily bored with workouts and usually once boredom sets in, I quit. I need variety as it keeps my interest and Kevin is always changing it up! Sometimes the workouts are cardio-intensive, sometimes a mix of cardio + strength, and one thing I love about ELMNTL is that Kevin will literally demo + explain each move to let us know what we're working out and how to correctly work out. He also keeps an eye out for bad form - while he's not over my shoulder the entire workout, he is definitely looking out for each person and helps correct my form to prevent injury. I'm very thankful for that as correct form has always been a struggle for me (especially when I worked out by myself at home). The workouts are fantastic and change to accommodate each season. They're challenging and Kevin works to tailor each session with custom workouts to challenge each person and the group. I've noticed serious improvement in my body and also in my physical capabilities since attending - definitely built some muscle and can do many more pushups and walking planks than when I first started! And for a dog owner like me, it's great to have an opportunity to bring my pup out with me! He loves it just as much and gets a chance to run around with me. Thanks to Kevin for being so dog-friendly! Besides the great improvement in my health, body and fitness level, I've also had such an increase in my confidence level. I never believed I could do what I've found I can with ELMNTL workouts - from monkey bar swings to rope climbs to hill sprints, I have such a feeling of accomplishment after every workout, even if I'm not the best at them. I have a newfound confidence and appreciation for myself for both my physical strength and capability as well as my mental attitude - I find I'm more excited and ready for challenges and feel a belief and faith in myself I did not have before. read more

Neither snow nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these athletes from the swift completion of their appointed rounds... Do you love sweaty, stinky, gyms? Read no further. Love working out in nature, with a top notch trainer and a group of folks that quickly become your family? Get off the couch and get over to ELMNTL. This is the place. Some friends dragged me here on a frigid February morning over 2 years ago and it has changed my life. I figure that comes out to more than 500 workouts. Every workout is different. The weather is different and the workout is different. The only thing that is the same is how good you feel afterwards. Come join me. It might change your life too! #ilovequadrapedals read more

I cannot express how much ELMNTL has changed my life. It has taken me from being someone who spent most evenings on the couch playing video games and surfing Reddit to someone who practices real self care in real ways--swinging on monkey bars and spending time in the sunshine. ELMNTL has not only transformed my activity habits, but has taken my life in a completely new direction. For so long I wanted to be someone who was "healthy." I would dream of being a person who worked out and made good food choices, but until I found ELMNTL nothing seemed to come together. When I found ELMNTL what I discovered was that healthy can look a lot of different ways--and what I found was strength. I found a passion inside me to be physically strong. I found a community of people who believed I had the strength to accomplish goals and who pushed me and supported me to do so. I found emotional strength to push through barriers. I found strength to not only accept but embrace my body for all it is capable of. And I found a leader who believed in all of this, and all of us. Kevin is incredibly dedicated to not only ELMNTL and fitness, but to this community he has created. He takes the time to tailor the workouts for both you and the group, and always comes up with new and innovative ways to get you to your goals. It is personal training in the best way--by working out with a group of people who encourage you and build you up, while still getting individual and tailored attention. You should check out the website for a better idea of all the incredible things we do at ELMNTL, but if I were to summarize I would say that ELMNTL is a total body workout that feels like playing in the park. You leave exhausted and happy and looking forward to getting back on the trail and conquering another awesome workout! Oh, and did I mention that you can bring your dog? Because you can and people do and the only thing better than having someone cheer you on when you are running the loop is to have a adorable puppy scampering alongside you! And Mason, the ELMNTL pup, is always there to cheer you on! Have you tried ELMNTL yet? Today could be the day you transform your life. read more

A workout that truly stands out from all the rest! It's a well-rounded, accessible experience that gets you outdoors and away from gym mirrors and playlists - which is exactly what our body/brain need. Kevin is a knowledgeable, approachable, supportive trainer. Do this. It's so good. read more

This was a great experience! Kevin offered individualized attention even though there were several others there. The workout was tough but not impossible. I have done boot camps before but not outside. The weather ended up being great! Not sure id be quite as keen of the weather wasn't so agreeable! read more

Awesome workouts outdoors - what else can ya ask for? Wish I worked closer so the class times would work for me. Good thing there are weekend options. Kevin rules. read more

Elmntl Fitness has changed my workouts forever! Kevin does a great job of providing variety with each workout. His attention to detail is unparalleled. I am stronger and more confident than ever, conquering new challenges all the time. The people who attend Elmntl are incredibly encouraging with each other and you don't find that many places. As an added bonus, I am spending more time in nature (rain or shine). There's no better way to start your day. I'll never go back to a sweaty gym again! read more

I look forward to my workouts at ELMNTL every single time. There's really nothing else like this in the city for a fitness environment - outdoors away from the city, natural equipment, functionally-based, FUN, no gimmicks(!). It's hard but well-tailored so that even coming in as a beginner, when I was out of shape and coming off a string of injuries, I still felt welcomed and able to find my personal achievement in the work. There's a LOT of great camaraderie so everyone can laugh when it's challenging. Now, more than 20lbs lighter and much, much stronger, Kevin progresses the workout with me and continues to keep adapting it so I continue to get results. I like to be challenged and feel results from the workout, but without being overwhelmed or underestimated. Kevin has a gift for finding the right balance with that, and he is always really positive and patient in finding my progress points. read more

Was in Cincinnati for a week visiting family but didn't want to miss out on my fitness routine so I did a search and came across this unique fitness opportunity. I emailed Kevin about the logistics and he responded promptly and in a very welcoming way. I showed up at the park early and introduced myself to Kevin. Throughout the session he was very nice and welcoming as were the participants. The park had a number of exercise stations and we were given instructions on what to do. Dips on parallel bars, bear crawls on grass, plank position jumps over a log post, deadlifts and presses with rocks, etc. Lots of fun and challenging. Kevin hung with me as the newbie and made sure I understood the exercise and that I was executing properly. Loved it so much I went back two days later. Good instructor, good group and fun and challenging exercises. If I lived in the vicinity I could see myself as a regular. read more