I went in for a free consultation only. I'm sure the program works for some people, but it wasn't a good fit for me at this time. You have to pay $300 up front for the 6 week boot camp. To get your money back, you have to check-in on social media every time you're there, let them use your before and after pictures, post a review on here (FYI - Businesses should not be asking for reviews. It's against Yelp's conflict of interest policy), and lose 25 lbs. Losing 25 lbs is not the same for everyone as far as percentage of body weight. You have to go 3x a week for an hour. It's a one-size-fits-all mentality. I'm looking for something more personalized. It's not just about losing weight, it's about losing inches, gaining muscle and confidence, etc. Jeremy is a no nonsense and direct motivator if that's what you're looking for. I'm not willing to risk the money for something I'm not sure will motivate me. Kickboxing is 2 nights a week. It's a group setting. It seemed very disorganized while I was there, both the class and the space. Very small and crowded space, very claustrophobic. Didn't feel very clean. Mismatch of equipment. Jackets and bags all over the place. Parking is a nightmare. I tried to ask questions, which weren't answered directly, was made to feel my questions were just excuses. Was not impressed with space, staff, or sales pitch. read more

Functional Fitness Stl - The business owner asked me to reconsider my review. - Trainers Near Me - Saint Louis, Missouri

To the owners reply, AKA Jeremy, not a "bruised elbow", it was and still is pretty messed up and injured. BUTTT, like always, you still don't read or understand anything especially since you're still on the same rant of him not coming in because you think he "pussed out" and you think the male should be in charge (according to the phone call a month ago) so no surprise with your comment and how you don't listen. And thanks, found a better place at Studio Element. Anyone who is looking for someone should GO to STUDIO ELEMENT. It's worth the money to be treated better and get results that will last than treated like crap by some rude "trainer" who has an extremely unhealthy way of making people lose weight. So glad you took our hard earned money for free and you showed us your true colors. If anything came from you stealing our hard earned money it that we got out of your bad business. Also, your contract is still not valid as your address in it isn't even where you work out of (I got the return envelope). Thanks, jack-a...Jeremy! Where do I even start. This place deserves zero stars because of Jeremy. Jeremy will talk down to you, talk over you, does not compromise or get the picture. He does not care for his clients and wants it his way or the highway. He will rip you off. BE CAREFUL. I have his contract posted below. Wednesday, my boyfriend and I decided to go into here for a free consultation. He sat down with us (more like my boyfriend, not us because he would hardly talk to me...big macho man ), got right to the point about how his 6 week training program is and blah blah blah. He said it was $499 a person but if we both come in together it's $399 BUT we have to put 1/3 of the money down today. So my boyfriend said sure he'll put his part down and I'll talk to my parents to see if they'll help me out. My parents said they would help out, but not right away, and so my boyfriend had $236 on him and he went ahead and gave him the money and signed his own contract (I never signed one) which doesn't say a start date. Jeremy said if I decide I don't want to come in and do it, then that money would just be for my boyfriend (1/3 of $499 isn't $236 btw, Jeremy). So we left planning on coming in Monday, June 18th. This weekend I had an incident where I fell on my right elbow (swore I broke it) and went to urgent care the next day and thankfully found out it was severely sprained. I talked to my boyfriend and asked if he'd wait until the following Monday so we could do it together, because we wanted to do this together. We live together, it makes sense to only do it together. I did not want to waste my first week of Jeremy's 6 week program with a hurt arm, only being able to do exercises with every other body part. So this morning (Monday, June 18th) we texted Jeremy telling him the situation and asking if he'd let us start Monday. He basically says a sprained elbow is nothing then calls my boyfriend only to try to force him into coming in and asking him who is in charge me or him (my boyfriend)? My boyfriend kept explaining can we just come in as a couple next Monday or no? And he said we can but my boyfriend would not get his 6 weeks but I would (LOLWHAT) then goes on to say this doesn't excuse my boyfriend, he can still come in today regardless of me (which is true) but my boyfriend kept telling him how he wants to do this with me as a couple, again, TOGETHER. Obviously, Jeremy did not get the picture and only cared about money because here we are, out $236 and in a very uncomfortable situation where my boyfriend and I don't ever want to go back to this guy again because why would I want to workout with a guy who only cares about himself and his money. In all honesty, if I was rich, I'd pay you the money not to go to him. Screenshots of his texts follow read more

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Jeremy not only talks about it, he is about it! He really cares about his craft and it shows in his attention to his clients' progress. He tops it off with his great sense of humor and his "let's get it done" attitude. read more

I work downtown, so I tried Functional Fitness because it was close to my work. Overall, I am pretty disappointed by the place. The other gym-goers are friendly, but the facility and the owner aren't great. Facility: - Way too many people in the classes. People are looking for any space where they can workout. - There's dog hair and dirt everywhere. Many of the exercises are done on the floor, so this matters. - The equipment is covered in dust. I don't think the place gets cleaned often. - The water dispenser is often empty. So frustrating! - The restrooms are filthy and are missing the basics, like soap and a way to dry your hands. - Plays loud, sometimes offensive music. If you enjoy f-bombs, you'll enjoy the tunes. The owner: - Belittles his gym goers. In the short time I was there, I saw him rip into students and tear them down for asking basic questions. It sucked to be around that. - Makes fun of people's bodies. Never anyone in the class, but old students and celebrities are fair game. If someone is fat, he's ok loudly body shaming the person. Made the place feel unsafe to workout and the negativity is incredibly demotivating. - Gives unclear instructions and yells when the class looks confused. - Used high pressure tactics to get me to join the gym. I wasn't a fan. He didn't seem to care what my goals were, just that I sign up. read more

Functional Fitness has an incredible gym atmosphere. I've honestly never been to a gym with such an awesome vibe! Jeremy is extremely knowledgeable, highly motivated, eager to help and will take his time with you. He understands what you are striving for and he WILL get you there and further, all while having fun. The training classes are intense for every level of athlete, and you will love the diverse workout combinations. Highly recommended! read more

*** please read to the end *** I Was really motivated by this program because my gf and I were just tired of eating unhealthy and not feeling good bout our bodies. So we decided to go to functional fitness. We set a deal with Jeremy everything was fine. Then over the weekend my gf had an accident and hurt her elbow. I called Jeremy saying that if it was posible to post pone the program for one week because of the incident. First he said that my gf could work out.... I was like man how can you even workout 100% with a hurt elbow? Why would you even risk it to get worst ?. Then he finally said okay you're gf can start next week but you need to come here today!!! He said that I could not be excused for my gf and That I could come next Monday but only get 5 weeks instead of 6. At The whole deal was to start together and finish together, we even got a discount for being two people. After 10 of him talking to me on the phone he treated bad and make me feel fat and that I was letting my gf take decisions over me. Reason why I was the way I was ( overweight). At this point I don't even want to be near this guy, not even if gives me the program for free. He decided to keep the money I gave to him just because he wouldn't work with us in this situation. Please don't go to him, we all work very hard for our money and it's NOT OKAY for somebody to take 230 dollars from you. read more

Soooo, I'm NOT a gym Guy. Don't LIKE gyms, I'm INTIMIDATED by gyms, just not my thing. BUT, I NEED to be in a gym, or receiving some kind of training to get my 40 y/o...ness in better shape. I had been thinking in the back of my mind that I should go see Jeremy at Functional Fitness because I see that he is quite active on Social Media channels and looks like he knows what he is doing. BUT, the guy is an ex-MMA fighter with something like 15 PROFESSIONAL fights to his credit. Doesn't sound intimidating at all...RIGHT?! Yesterday I had my first session with Jeremy. He asked me a lot of questions to get to know more about me in terms of my past physical activities, my current physical activities, and my future physical goals. I told him my goal for HIM on my first visit was to NOT HURT ME. Jeremy then put me through some very basic but very APPROPRIATE exercises. The kind of exercises that brought some of my muscle groups to exhaustion, but NEVER put me in a position where I felt I was doing something that was beyond my capability or at risk of injuring myself. I can only imagine this kind of wisdom comes from YEARS of training his own body and knowing approaches what work and which don't. He did't just throw some dumbbells at me and get in my face and shout LIFFFFFT, PUSHHHHH, C'MONNNN WEAKLING...like I thought he might. I still haven't decided if this is going to be my route to PHYSICAL ENLIGHTENMENT, but, IF I DO, Jeremy at Functional Fitness will be my Fitness Guru. read more

Removed Content: "4 and a half stars?? Really? I've heard differently. Don't go here. Don't go here. Don't go here. Don't go here. Period. " Yelp decided to remove my original review for a friend because it lacked detail... Hmmm... I was just being nice. Here's the whole story with plenty of "detail" in the customers own words: "Maybe you should share my experience with Yelp, so they know you are knowing."   "Was difficult to get my 6 week weigh in complete.  It was as if he never wanted to schedule a time.  Was pretty much blew off and told I didn't know you meant today when I tracked him down and it said the day specifically in my text.  When I decided I didn't want to continue due to the financial costs, I was made to feel like I was incapable of losing any weight on my own, instead of saying good luck on your journey and just remember we are here if you want to reconsider, like someone with class would do! I'd like to say I am down an additional 15pounds and without his help!  Oh look I am capable.  When I went to get my money back, it was difficult.  Not only did I have to wait over 15 days for a check (took 2 seconds for the money to be charged mind you) I had to email at least 3 times about my money.  I was never told my money wouldn't be mailed back to me until I emailed saying I had not received my check in the mail.  And when I went to go pick it up at the time he told me to be there....he wasn't even there!  Had to call and then wait over 45 minutes for him while he (I believe) went to the bank to go get it.  Then when he showed up finally, he acted as if nothing happened, not even an apology for my wait or for not saying that the check would not be mailed and had to come get it.  Terrible business practices.  I'm so glad I didn't get stuck in a contract with him!  Really turned an initially good experience into a sour one!" read more

Jeremy is second to none when it comes to being a trainer. He knows all the ins and outs of fitness and improving your life. He takes the time to listen to you and develop plans to reach your personal goals. He just doesn't stop at helping you reach your goals, he pushes you further than you could ever imagine! They say "you get what you pay for", but that's not true with Jeremy. You get a lot more than what you pay for. I can't recommend him enough! If you want to change your life or need that extra push to break some nasty habits, he is absolutely your man and functional fitness is your place!! read more

I am four months out from my second daughter's birth and I needed someone to get me back to my pre-kids body. I have no will power, I am not a self starter. I enlisted Jeremy to help me. What I love about Jeremy is that he has his own space so that I dont have to worry about other people working out in a public gym atmosphere. I can make whatever noises I have to make to finish my reps! Jeremy is very knowledgeable across the board so you can ask him questions about pretty much anything fitness related. I learned information unique to my body structure that helped change my perspective about myself, my strength capacity. Jeremy told me he plans to really ramp up his boot camps in the next couple months. These would be great for an even broader accountability and support structure, which brings faster results. read more

This place is a one of a kind. I came to visit a friend and I was looking for a place to workout and I found Functional Fitness on Yelp. From the time you walk into the doors you feel the positive vibes and the energy of this place. The coaches are knowledgeable and care about you having a good time and getting the most out of your workout. Thank you everyone for the awesome experience and looking forward to coming back read more

I've had the chance to work out & do shoots at Functional Fitness Stl on a couple occasions before I moved to Nashville, TN. One of my best friends works with a trainer there & she has seen amazing results on their fitness program. Because of her progress, I have seen her make other huge improvements in her life & business. I definitely believe in what they're doing & I highly recommend you give them a try. Make sure you check out their testimonial videos, too! read more

Jeremy is an outstanding fitness coach. I've seen many of his clients' lives dramatically change. If you're really serious about getting in shape and being healthier then go to Functional Fitness. read more

Jeremy is an excellent fitness trainer, coach, and motivator -- he listens to his client's goals and helps you achieve a physical and mental transformation by developing a fitness plan that is right for you. Jeremy got me back in shape after not working out for 5+ years, and I was able to take the knowledge he gave me and the workouts he created to continue the program on my own. If you are looking for a knowledgeable, friendly, and motivational personal trainer to help you improve your physical and mental health, there is only one choice in St. Louis: Jeremy Genin and Functional Fitness StL!! read more

Jeremy is hands-down the best personal trainer I've ever worked with. I was a little unsure it would be a good fit given that he is a big, strong, former MMA fighter in excellent condition and I...am not. But he's actually a great trainer for males and females alike, whatever your current condition. He understands how the body functions and uses that knowledge regularly in our sessions. He tailors each session to whatever I need at that time, and he's ok with changing course as the need arises. He's knowledgeable, well-informed, smart, funny, and great at motivating without being annoying. He's all about helping people achieve their personal best, which can obviously vary greatly depending on where you're coming from. My workouts are never boring and I always walk away feeling great and accomplished (even when he has to push me a little sometimes to get them started). read more

Jeremy is fantastic trainer, a good motivator, and a great person. I've had the opportunity to work with Jeremy in a number of different business settings...either while he's training people for MMA and kickboxing fights while we were filming the sizzle reel for a reality TV show...or working with him in the hospitality business. He's always a class act, professional, and very funny! read more

My battle with physical fitness is one that I lost on a regular basis, that is until I reunited with Jeremy. I have know him most of my life and knew that he would be a great personal trainer and over the last 8 weeks, he has done just that. Jeremy has helped instill confidence and a personal drive that I have needed for a long time. If you are looking for someone that will push you to your limit on a daily basis, Jeremy is the trainer for you. His prices are competitive and he is flexible! Join up now! read more

Jeremy at Functional Fitness is really a one of a kind trainer. He has dedicated his life to creating relationships and learning his trade--he CARES and that is SO important because he is able to create a routine for each person that makes sense for them--no cookie cutter routines here! He is full of knowledge and will always make you feel comfortable regardless of your current level of expertise (couch potatoes welcome!). You can't go wrong with this place! read more

I met Jeremy in passing and briefly mentioned that I had a undiagnosed problem with my shoulder that was causing me serious discomfort and ultimately limiting my mobility. I had been to a couple doctors who told me the next step was to have surgery. He mentioned that he was a personal trainer and offered to help me reduce the pain, gain some mobility back, and get back in the gym. After a couple of months working with him he helped me strengthen my shoulder, I was able to get some of my strength back and I am just about back to where I was with my range of motion for my day to day activities. Jeremy was also a constant professional. He helped me understand the value of proper form while in the gym, which I now realized was the reason I had injured myself in the first place. His knowledge and patience took me from barely being able to move my arm to being able to lift again. Additionally his brief guidance on the importance of nutrition and tips to change how I eat and why I eat during my sessions with him help me drop 12 pounds from the time I started my sessions with him till were done. I'm looking forward to continuing to work with him and benefit from his knowledge in the gym and on nutrition. read more

I have only been able to do a couple of sessions with Jeremy but, so far, what I can tell you is that Jeremy is very dedicated and committed to his practice. Within minutes you can tell that he is very knowledgeable about what he is doing. He looks at the whole picture and person to make sure you are getting what is needed out of every workout. For example, I am recovering from a back injury. Jeremy was able to help me realize that my upper back is actually very weak and needs more training to help with my lower back needs. He has been able to give me specific exercises that I can do to help challenge this area. On top of that, he provides education during his sessions on fitness, how to achieve your specific goals. and how the whole body works together. If you have specific needs or fitness goals, Jeremy will definitely be able to help you achieve them. read more

Owner and trainer Jeremy Genin produces results- he's knowledgable across many different domains of fitness ... He has helped me with strength training, cross-functional training and also diet / motivation (almost a life coach!)... Jeremy knows his stuff, how much you get out of it is entirely dependent on your efforts, he'll give you the tools to succeed. read more

Full disclosure, this review is not based upon my experience of training at Function Fitness. It is based on my interaction with the trainer about the set up of the gym and pricing. Having just moved to STL, I was looking to join a gym in downtown given that I live there. I used play rugby professionally when younger in the UK, and so I've had access to top strength and conditioning coaches in my time so knowledge is not an issue. For this reason I've never needed a personal trainer, even for motivational purposes. Having walked into the Functional Fitness off the street, I was looking to understand the pricing for membership, as I liked the set up of the place. The trainer explained that it would be $99 for 4 sessions, and then a personalized schedule would be created thereafter. I asked if there was a standard monthly membership rate, and he replied there was not, that there were boot camp options or a personalized plan starting from around $150. I explained I didn't need a trainer, to which he condescendingly responded "Everyone needs a personal trainer". I then tried to explain to him that I played rugby professionally, that I still remain in touch with my conditioning coach from those days, who now is the Head of Strength for the Scottish International Rugby team, so $150+ a month is too much to pay, and asked if there were options without the trainer. He then dismissively retorts "OK, goodbye now" and shuts the door in my face. It came off as incredibly rude, given that I was politely asking about options for membership. I have never been spoken to like that before. And as someone who owns and operates a start-up myself, I would never speak to a prospective client that way. It seems like all your other customers are very happy with your work though. If I was someone who didn't have much experience, knowledge or motivation, I could see myself paying $150+ for assistance. But I am not, so I will be taking my business elsewhere. This is the only occasion where I have been compelled to write a negative review on yelp by the way. read more

Jeremy is a real egotistical person that he has to put down other people by shaming them about weight and fitness , perfectly in the normal weight range. Had a contract that had no written start date . Just a verbal one . I was giving my daughter $400 for a birthday gift so she could work out as a couple work out with her boyfriend. My daughter got hurt over the weekend and was taken to the emergency room. The doctor said you're not to work out for a week and had a note. My daughter and her boyfriend call Jeremy and told him what was going on and asked to start the next Monday and he said absolutely not .He said my daughter is excused but the boyfriend is not. They explain to Jeremy they joining as a couple and Wanted to start together at the same time.he said absolutely not boyfriend has to come today you can start in a week. My daughter called me very upset saying what was going on,she knew I had been to a lot of trainers and I thought that I could call him and explain .So I call Jeremy thinking I could get him to give them a week because of the injury and he was very condescending rude try to belittle me because I was a woman told my daughter boyfriend who is the man who is the boss you gonna let two women tell you what to do that your daughter's mother called who is the man of the house. Ladies if you have 1 ounce of dignity use a reputable trainer. I'm not saying that he's not a good trainer he just does not have any People skills. This could all been avoided if he were just of been kind enough to let them start a week later to take care of an injury. After all they were joining as a couple not working out separately.After going round and round trying to explain to him , he saying he's not giving the money back and I said so it's all about the money and he said no I said well I have no other choice than to write a review about what happened and then he screams this that I'm threatening him and he hung up on me.Very professional. I've had lots of trainers had never had one ever act like he has . read more

At the end of year, I hopped on a scale and was at my heaviest -249 lbs. I would go jog about twice a week, but my diet wasn't the best, even though my wife is a dietitian; It's tough to listen sometimes. I saw the 6 week challenge, and wasn't really sure what to expect, but I knew I needed some sort of accountability, organization and routine. I started the 6 week program on Jan 1, 2018 and by the end of the course I had lost 27 lbs. I decided to continue on with Functional Fitness as I love the concept of just showing up, and someone else makes me sweat. You don't have to figure out what workout to do, or get nervous and just go jump on the treadmill. The workouts are structured, and actually really fun. I've lost 40 lbs now, and still show up daily, unless I have something going on after work (I still go and run if so). I love working out at Functional Fitness, and so will you. All you have to do is show up and listen! read more