Have you ever gone to the gym and felt a little out of place while working out next to somebody who is stronger, fitter or younger than you? It's that feeling you get like everybody is watching you. Forget about it... that doesn't happen at Forward Thinking Fitness. Have you ever felt like you have to go to the gym today because you feel guilty about spending money on the membership? Forget about it... that doesn't happen at Forward Thinking Fitness. Have you ever got stuck in a boring workout routine and lost interest mindlessly pushing weights around or cardio-machining yourself into oblivion? FORGET ABOUT IT! This place is way different. Forward Thinking Fitness is managed and run by a very dynamic & enthusiastic group of knowledgeable individuals. I have seen more results in 6 weeks here than I have ever seen in my life (of 40+ years). I am in better shape now than I have ever been. My lower back pain is gone and my blood levels have improved significantly. All the bad stuff (LDL Cholesterol, Triglycerides, Blood Sugar) is way down! But the best part is, I enjoy coming here. I honestly look forward to coming to my workouts! Here's how it works. You choose the type of workout you want to do the next day. Some exercises change daily and some change weekly. It is possible to come here every day of the week and never repeat a single workout. You don't have to worry about a thing. You chose the type of workout you feel like doing and book your slot. That's it. They set up the exercises before you arrive and then they show you how to do them properly when you get there. All you have to do is listen and follow the guidance. Oh, and break a sweat now and then ;) In just 50 minutes, the certified personal trainers guide you through a circuit of sets working your core, limbs and cardio. I love the variety of exercises. More importantly, the trainers monitor your movement for proper form and technique. This goes a looooooong way in preventing injury and maximizing your workout. They also have team members that specialize in nutrition. I learned so much about my dietary intake that I am forever changed. I was invited to Forward Thinking Fitness during one of their Lean Down Challenges. After following the exercise routine and conforming to the prescribed diet for six weeks, I lost a total of 17.5 pounds of body fat. I have been a regular member for over a month following the challenge and I am still noticing positive changes. Best of all, I still love coming here! After being out of town working for a few days, I really miss this place. 50 minutes of exercise feels more like 15. The trainers are excellent! They always great you by name. They are not some inapproachable beings strutting through the gym with authority showing off their excessively orange spray tans. Here, they are an integral part of your exercise routine interacting with you throughout your entire session. Before you know it, this place feels like a welcoming club or more like a second home. I've been with Forward Thinking Fitness almost 3 months in total and I can't say enough good things about it. They also don't force you into a contract so you don't have to worry about the ball and chain. Give it a try. I think you will be pleasantly surprised! A huge shoutout to the A-Team for making such a great effort to improve the quality of my life: - you have given me the knowledge to nourish my body in a healthier and more productive way - you have taught me how to perform a vast amount of exercises in a safe and effective manner - you have helped me achieve a higher level of confidence and personal satisfaction by reaching goals that I gave up on long ago - you have given me the tools to keep on track and maintain a healthy physique for the rest of my life. This will surely go a long way in preventing disease, avoiding injury and pursuing a happier way of life! read more

All of my life I considered myself a decent athlete. Cheerleading, swim team, ect. Needless to say I was in pretty good shape. It was until I went to grad school, when I became very inactive. I ate poorly and my stress level was through the roof. Stress, poor eating habits, and not exercising is recipe for weight gain. One day, I looked at myself and was absolutely disgusted. I was no longer this tiny athletic girl that I was throughout high school and college. I didnt even recognize the person i was looking at in the mirror. I tried joining gyms, Jillian Michaels and the Beach Body work out videos at home, but was so unmotivated. I was also very unrealistic in thinking I would see results after a week of a home workout video. With that being said, I kind of gave up. Until 5 months ago, I started this journey at Forward Thinking Fitness. Personal training, team training, kettle bells were all new words for me. I had no idea what I was getting into, but I am glad I did. Evan Howard, John Henderson, Lara Young, and Forward Thinking Fitness was one of the best things that has ever happened to me. They continously pushed and motivated me to get me to where I am today. Not only that, but I became a part of a bigger family - my gym/teammates. These people have become my outlet, my rock, and my biggest motivation. Without any of them, I wouldn't be where I am today. If you are truly thinking about changing your life, stop making excuses now. Pick up the phone and give Evan a call. Train with the best personal trainers in the Lehigh Valley. Become part of our FTF family. I promise, you will never regret this decision. read more

I have been at this gym for over a year and I can honestly say this is by far the best gym i have ever been to. The trainers are knowledgeable, motivating, and the most approachable people I have ever met in this industry. They are always making sure your form is correct and that you are getting the most out of that exercise no matter what fitness level you are at. The sessions are always challenging and there has never been a time when I finished a session and thought "Wow that was easy". The best part of this gym is it grows with you. The workouts are never the same and as you get stronger and your endurance grows, so do your workouts. One year later I still wake up the day after a workout with screaming legs, sore abs, and a feeling of accomplishment knowing that I am getting stronger and more fit with each and every workout. The atmosphere alone in this gym still amazes me everyday. This truly is a judgement free zone and I have never felt more welcomed and comfortable in a gym atmosphere before. Forward thinking Fitness has made me love going to the gym again and I recommend it for anyone who is looking for a lifestyle change because you will not regret it! read more

Never thought i'd 'love going to the gym' but I really do at FTF. It definately has a 'community' feel to it. You look out for your workout buddies. ALSO, gives you the personal training touch while working out to ensure your actually benefiting from the exercise, and most importantly that your not injuring yourself. At first I was like "wait, where are the treadmills and stair steppers?" Evan assured me I didn't need them to achieve my goals... skeptically I said "ok then"..... So I've been going for almost 4 months ... and i'm down about 20lbs and definately feel stronger ... with little to no PAIN like I normally would feel at other places. Jamie [on of the trainers] is so pleasant, informative, and super encouraging. They also cater to individual levels... so you can be working out along side of someone 85 or 20 and everyone get's a great work out. Definately worth trying out if our looking for a long term overall healthy workout facility [I struggle with what to call it b/c it's so much more!!] Keep up the good work Evan [...and Jamie] :) read more

Why hire a personal trainer when you can hire a team of personal trainers? This gym is amazing if you want to invest in yourself. The large group classes are a fun exciting workout with an amazing trainer. The small group classes push you no matter how good of shape you are in and all of those trainers are just as good. There are always fun events and reasons to come to the gym too. Whether it's challenges, events, contests, or parties, this place keeps working out interesting. The biggest thing is the people that go to this gym. This gym is like a small community. They aren't very big, but the people here all like each other, they're all here to better themselves, and you'll find people cheering each other on for no reason other than they want to see you succeed. This is no Planet Fitness, this is a gym for someone looking to challenge themselves, get new workouts every day, and push themselves to be better than they ever have. Push the pace. read more

I joined Forward Thinking Fitness in mid-February 2016. In 3 months, I have lost almost 15 lbs. and lost 5% of my body fat. I'm in my mid-40's and have struggled for years to find a workout that is not only effective but keeps my interest. I have found that in Forward Thinking Fitness and more. At FTF, I feel welcome, motivated, supported, held accountable, and I get a fantastic workout. The trainers are knowledgeable, helpful and truly want to see their clients succeed. They demonstrate the various workouts, tell you what part of the body each exercise is working, and ensure proper form. Class sizes are small and the atmosphere is upbeat, positive and fun. We work very hard, but we also laugh a lot. For the first time in my life, I actually look forward to going to the gym. It's unlike any other fitness facility I have ever been a part of and I couldn't be more thrilled that I joined and am part of the Forward Thinking Fitness Family! read more

When joining Forward Thinking Fitness my life changed for the better in many ways. Not only have I met some of the greatest people and trainers but I have also learned to live a more healthier lifestyle. Like many people I was never really interested in working out but since joining Forward Thinking Fitness working out has become apart of my daily routine. The trainers here become your family and really encourage you to do your best each day and hold you accountable for your results. Each month we complete a body composition to make sure we are reaching our goals. The progress that I have made in just four months has been amazing! I lost 4% body fat and gained 3 pounds of muscle. I will continue to get re-assessed every 6 to 8 weeks. So if your looking for results FTF is the place to come!! And Amber is the best! read more

This gym makes you push the pace! This is the most encouraging, energizing and motivating gym I've ever been to. I've always been the type to work out for a month and then just call it quits because of some excuse, life gets busy right? This gym has me wanting to workout every day months after I've started! Their mixture of seriousness and focus on form and health while making the gym a fun experience is amazing. You'll see people here of all different shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common. They've decided to invest in themselves. This gym has structure, focuses on health and form when working out, makes you sign up for classes ahead of time to make you accountable, and has you craving a workout when you start seeing the amazing results. read more

This gym makes you push the pace! This is the most encouraging, energizing and motivating gym I've ever been to. I've always been the type to work out for a month and then just call it quits because of some excuse, life gets busy right? This gym has me wanting to workout every day months after I've started! Their mixture of seriousness and focus on form and health while making the gym a fun experience is amazing. You'll see people here of all different shapes and sizes, but they all have one thing in common. They've decided to invest in themselves. This gym has structure, focuses on health and form when working out, makes you sign up for classes ahead of time to make you accountable, and has you craving a workout when you start seeing the amazing result read more

I joined Forward Thinking Fitness 8 months ago and Evan and his crew has changed the way I think about working out and living life in general. This is more than just a fitness center, the knowledgeable friendly trainers will help you learn healthier ways to live your life. At FTF the trainers get to know you on a personal level and actually care about your progress. Forward Thinking Fitness has its own little community filled with positive people trying to better themselves everyday. I am in the best shape of my life and can only thank Forward Thinking Fitness for that. I highly recommend Forward Thinking Fitness to anyone who is looking for a more one-on-one training experience!!! read more

A fun, friendly, results driven facility. This is not your typical gym- each trainer is specially trained to make sure that you are doing the exercises correctly. This allows your personal training sessions to be extremely effective. I participated in the fitness challenge and lost 3% of body fat in 6 weeks. The workouts, nutrition counseling, massage and accountability sessions with the trainers and other members was life changing. I am more fit than I was in college and I have lost more body fat and am slimmer than I was pre-baby! Top of the line equipment and clean! Lots of attention to detail. Highly recommended- you will NOT be disappointed! read more

FTF is not a regular gym where you walk in and do whatever you want. They have two options, team training sessions and small group sessions. Team training is not a 'class' where the instructor is in front of everyone working out with you. At FTF the instructor shows you want to do then monitors everyone to make sure they are using proper form and provides modifications as needed. In small group training, you work with 1-4 people in a group for an even more personalized session. Although some may find it pricey, you get what you pay for, which in this case is an ever changing personalized workout. They are currently going through a huge expansion. read more

If you're looking for a fitness center that takes a different approach to exercise, look no further than Forward Thinking Fitness. I have been working with Evan for several years and he still continues to consistently provide challenging workouts. He and his staff are knowledgable, helpful, and caring trainers. Their programs are individualized and include amazing features, such as body composition analysis and a dietician on site, in addition to other benefits. I am grateful that Evan brought this different concept to the Lehigh Valley. Come on over and join us. You won't be disappointed. read more

I've gone to many different gyms and workout facilities, and I have to say Forward Thinking Fitness is one of the best! The small group and large group atmosphere is amazing and the trainers are very motivating but also not intimidating. The owner Evan is very knowledgeable and passionate about fitness and has created an amazing culture within the company. I also love that they do different , shorter challenges throughout the year with specific goals. if you're looking for a new place to workout with great results, would definitely recommend checking out FTF! read more

I've belonged to so many gyms in my life, and by far LOVE FTF THE MOST!! There is so much personal attention and the workouts stretch you as an individual...they are not cookie cutter like so many of those other gyms out there today! The Team makes it fun to workout...I never thought I could actually enjoy going to the gym! The reward programs, team building, fun seasonal workouts on holidays and the contests separate FTF from the others! It's a great community and I highly recommend trying it out! FTF was part of my journey to fitness...Join me if you dare! read more

I stumbled across this place 6 months ago when I was frustrated with my typical run-of-the-mill gym. Evan and team are great! They make sure your form is correct to avoid injuries. The staff are always energetic and encouraging and your peers are great company for a 45 minute workout. I always leave FTF feeling accomplished (and sweaty). Their registered nutritionist, Shanon, is very knowledgeable and helpful if you're looking to improve in that area. So if you're looking to make real progress, absolutely check them out. You won't be disappointed! read more

This is a great fitness center. Not your typical gym! I love the classes, you won't get a better workout. The trainers are very knowledgeable and the small team training sessions are an excellent way to get one-on-one instruction without the personal trainer price tag! At the team trainings sessions I have taken both the Burn class and the Modern Strength class and would highly recommend them to anyone and any fitness level. Everyone that comes in is supportive and friendly, if you're on your own you don't feel like you're out of place. Love this place! read more

I wasn't here for long, and had a lot of sudden health issues, but the owner Evan was nothing but supportive. When I was unable to physically attend the gym, he set me up with Chelsea who helped me work on the nutrition side of my health. If you want to go somewhere where you feel you are genuinely cared about, absolutely go to FTF. If you are also someone who struggles athletically and are worried about starting your journey, just know that they will work with you and meet you at whatever level you are on with no judgement. Highly recommend. read more

Great facility, staff, and equipment. The staff tailor workouts to fit the individuals fitness level, which is really beneficial and helpful for advancing and hitting goals but also maintaining that sense of community with group and small group training sessions. The staff is helpful and friendly, willing to assist with both workouts but also nutrition. It's a well-rounded program and they continue to grow! read more