At the start of my weight loss journey, I was pushing 165 at 5'4". I dropped 20lbs with WW, but…read moreneeded help losing more. With the help of Michael Hall, I dropped 20lbs and have maintained that loss for 5 years. I'm stronger, healthier, and happier because of him. Best trainer in Dallas!! He's not a drill sergeant, but he gets you motivated and makes you want to work hard.

I contacted Michael at Uptown Training 10 months before my wedding. I worked out frequently, but it…read morewas all cardio and I had stopped seeing changes. I had seen a good friend of mine that had worked with Michael before her wedding and she looked amazing! Michael really listened to what my goal was, and helped me achieve it! I have never been in better shape or felt better! He taught me the right way to lift weights, what exercises and combinations worked for me and my body, and how often to change it up. Can't say enough about how awesome he is!

Christian is the BEST! I have been working out with him consistently for the past 2 years and he is…read morea very personable and knowledgeable personal trainer. He is also extremely flexible. Since I haven't felt comfortable returning to the gym just yet due to COVID-19, Christian FaceTimes me from home 5-6 days a week to keep me accountable. He plans and demonstrates workouts for specifically for me, and he does it in a creative way where it feels like I never repeat the same exercises or get bored. He is awesome!!

I started training with Chad in March of 2014. I wanted to improve my body, my health, and my…read moreattitude (stress). Having exercised at an on-again/off-again basis and with no real diet structure, I really wanted some guidance with a diet plan and motivational instruction to show me how to workout correctly- what exercises I should do to accomplish my goals. On the first day, Chad asked me what my goal was, and I told him that I wanted to lose weight and get defined. Chad is great! He is absolutely what I need to get me to where I want to go. He is positive and motivational, and every workout has been fun and different. That's right... they are FUN! Our workouts are intense, and I feel incredible afterward. Also, the workouts are so constructive and I feel like I have made so much progress that, on the days I don't see him, I am motivated to reinforce our progress it by doing what I need to do between sessions. Chad is a great accountability partner, and he wants me to succeed. On the days that we are not doing our workouts, I do cardio at my recreation/workout facility. For the first time in my life, I am actually careful of what I eat! Imagine that! I lost 10 lbs. in 2 weeks and 19 lbs in 1 month! For me, the sessions with Chad are like a game day in a sport. We both know if I am ready for the game that day; if I have "practiced" for it during the week by sticking to my diet plan and exercising during the week in between sessions. He is absolutely wonderful at providing positive motivation and positive reinforcement, but I know that this is my body; my workout; my decision. I have to want to succeed as much as he wants for me to be a success story. This is one of the best things that I have ever done in my life. I feel better, I look better, I am happier, and I am still seeing progress and improvement every week. I have gone from a size 38 (40 in some pants) down to a size 35, and they fit very comfortably! My wife loves the way that I look and she is very proud of me. This investment in my health has proven to be so fun and such an improvement in my life, and I want to express to whoever will read this that, if you want a guide to show you what you are capable of; if you want someone to help you reach your goals; if you want to see change before your eyes and feel change within yourself, Chad is a great workout coach who will show you how to be in the best shape of your life right now!

Chad is an amazing trainer! I've been training with him since last fall, and I have seen fast…read moreresults! His workouts are intense, but they always vary, so you never grow bored of them. Chad definitely knows his stuff!

The gym is beautiful and the training staff is amazing.... However, the owner, Taylor, is extremely…read moreunprofessional, shady, and disrespectful. I signed up for personal training at what I understood was a flat rate. After learning about additional charges that were never explained to me when I signed up (80 dollar initial scan fee, 50 dollars a month for inbody scan, 3% processing charge, 80 dollar gym membership) I was very alarmed. I thought I was signing up for a flat rate of 640, but with the additional charges it ended up being 800 dollars a month - none of this was outlined in the contract I signed. When I asked him to send me the contract so I could verify the fees are not in the contract, he refused and said it was all explained verbally to me (which is 100% a lie and if it were true, it's unethical to charge customers based on 'verbal' agreements). He ended up not charging me for two months of the gym - which if it would have ended there I would have been completely fine and not feel the need to write this. I decided to complete my 3 month contract and after that I would not be able to financially support 800 a month and would no longer be signing up for additional months. When I informed Taylor I would be cancelling I received an e-mail with a notice of my cancellation and in the notes "Has been a pain in the a** since day 1" when I confronted him about this he said "oh it's just a jovial joke, you know", didn't apologize! and went on to belittle me saying I am the problem and he never has issues like this. I have never felt so disrespected and talked down to in my entire life. All I was trying to do was understand additional charges that were not in my contract nor communicated to me and instead of realizing there is a gap in his business model he shifts the blame to me "I've never had this problem with anyone but you". Just so disrespectful, I am extremely appalled. I would never ever recommend anyone doing business with Taylor. This is not how you treat someone paying you 800 dollars a month. And to anyone from the gym who is going to respond to this.... it isn't about the money, it's about being ethical with your contracts and how you treated me. Five stars for the gym, equipment, and my amazing trainer. Zero stars for the way they treat their customers.

Almost an entire two months of training two times a week with Nevenka and... I think it's safe to…read moresay she "understood the assignment" when I asked to be quadzilla and build a shelf! I won't lie I had a good foundation to start but I promise you this woman deserves so much credit. (Sorry for the PF photo I go there too sometimes since it's closer to my job). I'm getting everything I wanted from my training and I'm so excited to see more progress. Y'all remember to lift heavy and eat greedy!!!

There have been big changes at Alpha Project since Emily and Evan took over. I was a college…read moreathlete (in my senior year) coming back from an arm injury, unable to get back into weight training without pain and discomfort. Though everyone in the class was doing the same workout, Emily and Evan made real-time adjustments to my workout, and kept me at a level my body could handle. They understood my injury and made adjustments so I could push myself and get stronger without hurting myself. For other clients coming in with injuries, these classes are great ways to get in your physical therapy. Emily and Evan have been working with athletes for years and really understand how to help the body recover and get stronger. As I got my strength back, I was able to push myself more each class. I started to realize the true sense of community at this gym. Everyone knows everyone, and each new face welcomed me with open arms. When you get in a schedule, you start seeing the same faces week in and week out. These are the kind of people who are cheering you along every lift, every run. It's such an encouraging environment, where the whole class wants to see you work your butt off, push yourself just a little bit more, and even PR. After 4 months at alpha I really began to see and feel the difference. I was stronger than I had ever been, even while training at school with my collegiate team. My core was defined, my arms and legs showed growth with the numbers to match. Emily and Evan also included nutrition help, and worked with me to create a diet that would bring me closer to my fitness goals. My friends started to notice the fat I was losing/muscle definition I was gaining. These coaches are truly so knowledgeable, and their classes follow a 6 to 8 week long program that helps their clients improve on certain focuses. Whether it be a program focusing on mobility, focusing on injury prevention, they always have the knowledge and experience to back up what they do. I'm learning more and more about my body with each class. And everyone I see in class, whether it's the kids like me fresh out of college, the 25-30 year olds, or even the 45-55 parents, everyone at this gym acts like a team, and everyone is pushing themselves and each other to give it as much as they can each workout. The workouts are definitely hard, but Emily and Evan start you at your OWN level. And with time, you'll see just how much you can grow here. Seriously, this gym has been life changing for me. I trust Emily and Evan with my health, and have loved having them cheer me on this past year. I wouldn't go anywhere else.

I joined Alpha Project to get toned, however, this class is created in a "one size fits all" manner…read moreand ended up making me bigger rather than smaller. I recommend this this only if you want to become a body builder, otherwise this is not for you. The purpose of this class is to see how much weight you can lift in a certain time frame. The reason I'm giving two stars is because and after I told the owner/instructor my back was hurting from the exercises he just told me not to add weight and keep going with what I was doing. The next morning after this night class I ended up collapsing on the floor and had to crawl to my phone to get a ride to the ER. I learned I herniated a disk in my back and have since spent thousands of dollars on doctor visits. I of course cancelled the rest of my sessions at the Alpha Project and I never got one "sorry" or reimbursement for my unused classes. If you're looking for a gym where you can bulk up and compete against others in the class, go for it. But make sure you listen to your body, not what the instructor tells you to do.

I'm a woman in my 50's and I absolutely HATE gyms, but I wanted to gain fitness and add…read moreweight-bearing exercise to my routine to counteract the impending forces of aging. I started working with Stanley 6 months ago on the recommendation of a friend who'd already been working with him and was very satisfied, and I couldn't be happier with my early results! I feel stronger than I've been in years, I'm more flexible, and a painful sciatica issue that I suffer from has been greatly improved, which I'm so thankful for. Stanley is very kind and attentive and patient, yet he has a wonderful way of motivating you to push yourself and continue to achieve more and more! Especially with my sciatica issue, I'm fearful of injuring myself further during exercise, but Stanley is very aware of this and checks in often to see how I'm feeling - if something feels "not quite right," we stop and he helps me modify whatever I'm doing so that I can continue to achieve results without risking my health. I also appreciate that Stanley continues to learn and gain new certifications, so he's always up-to-date on current knowledge and practices. Plus, he's just a FUN person to be around, and he brings very positive energy to the workout! I still HATE going to the gym, but I've grown to LOVE "the gym that comes to me!" Thank you, Stanley! :-)

Been working with Jake for personal training now 2x week for 2.5 years and I have never been…read morehealthier, fitter or stronger. Best health / fitness decision I have ever made. Love Compendi.

Great concept...no wait times for squat racks and the best equipment. Always clean and welcoming. I…read morereally like that there aren't any mirrors

Not worth the money. I signed up for a 1 training session trial. He was late for my appointment. I…read moredid not get the full 60 min session I paid $100 for. Overall lack of professionalism.

Love love love Braxton Fitness!! This guy knows what he's doing! He pays really good attention to…read morewhat your goals are and keeps you on task! By far the best workout and trainer I've ever had!