Definitely recommend using Seth! He's very personable and knowledgeable about training. Always…read moremakes the training fun but also is great at pushing your limits. He'll tell you what you need to hear and check in on how you're doing throughout the week. So if you're looking for a great trainer who'll make going through tough training and exercises a fun experience, then Seth's your guy for sure!

I worked online with Seth Scrimo…read more He promised I would get leaner while not affecting what I eat, and maintaining my lifestyle. This was not the case. We started with a maintainable lower calorie intake that, after a brief period of adjusting, my body well adapted to (2300calories). As the weeks passed calories were further decreased and I followed all instructions by Seth. I am not sure if my good self-discipline invited this but my calorie intake kept getting lower and lower. Going into month 3 of the program my daily calorie allotment was 1500calories. At that moment I am a 6'2" tall (188cm) male with around 210lbs (95kg) going to the gym 6x a week. I should note at this point in the program I was supposed to start increasing calories to see what my maintainable food intake was and stop further losing weight. This was advertised but never happened. Even though I complained on many occasions these low calorie numbers are not maintainable (it doesn't match my desired lifestyle or fitness goals), my feeling of anger, low energy, tiredness for standard daily activities - Seth kept pushing to continue with this extremely low calorie count for another 3 weeks (after I complained for the past 6 weeks of these goals not matching my goals and of feeling unwell). At this moment I had a breakdown and said ENOUGH. I felt constant anger (not just annoyance, but raging-anger constantly for no reason), low energy and malnourishment (I would break my low calorie diet to 'binge eat' eggs. Not cookies, but eggs). This was all great to Seth and all he kept repeating was: "You'll be great, don't worry, just push through it". 6 weeks of feeling bad and unhealthy. Constant promise it will 'somehow' be better. At the point I said enough, I felt so desolate it didn't make any sense that I could possibly feel good later. Only worse. It went way way too far for too long. After I finally said ENOUGH I had trouble adjusting back to food. This lasted for a few days (I cried while eating, making peace that I need to eat food & have enough calories to normally function). I was coached into developing an eating disorder. (It is month later as I write this, and I am not yet fully recovered). I never gave any reason to be coached into this insanely restrictive diet. I am healthy, with relatively healthy habits but wanted to work on my overall eating lifestyle. While at the same time I did repeatedly say that I do not want this low calorie goal ("I am not feeling healthy", and "I can't maintain this low calorie intake as a lifestyle"). After realising Seth is completely disregarding my feedback, I quit the program that I payed a lot of money for. My goals and health were completely ignored. And then my complaints were ignored. Beware of working with Seth Scrimo!

Live Fit Personal Training + Nutrition deserves my great rating! They have a small, private gym…read morethat allowed for 1 on 1 training sessions. The personal trainers personalize workouts to help achieve your fitness goals. They also have a Registered Dietitian on staff so you can trust the nutrition information you hear at Live Fit! Bridget was my trainer and she really took the time to get to know me and customize my workout plan! I was interested in toning up and learning how to workout correctly, and Bridget helped me with even more! I feel so confident now--highly recommend!

This fitness studio is amazing. I have trained with Mark for the past five years and he has been a…read moregreat trainer, coach and motivator. He has customized training plans around my hectic work schedule and always ensured that I maximize my time at the gym. The location is convenient, training space is comfortable and the team of trainers are always motivated to deliver their best each time. Would highly recommend this place if you want personal focus that big box gyms can never offer.

I recently moved out of state and it didn't take long to realize how good I had it at Whole Fitness…read moreby Jess. Leaving Jess and her team behind was one of the hardest parts of my move, and it immediately showed me just how exceptional that experience truly was. Jess and her team completely changed my mind set about going to the gym and working out. I was in my early 40s when I first started working out at Whole Fitness and, until I found Jess, I had never been able to stick to any kind of fitness routine. I was at my heaviest, totally overwhelmed, and honestly at my wits' end. From day one, Jess put me at ease and made me feel at home. Whole Fitness isn't a typical gym and that's what makes it so special. It's a boutique, private environment where you never feel self-conscious, intimidated, or uncomfortable. I always felt safe, cared for, and supported. The trainers and the other clients became an extension of my family, and leaving that behind was much harder than I expected. After moving, I tried to recreate that experience and quickly realized just how rare Jess and her team are. I won't turn this into a complaint about other trainers, but it became clear that what Whole Fitness offers isn't easy to find. I eventually stopped trying to replace it and started doing virtual training with Jess instead because I'm simply not willing to settle for less than the best. If you're looking for a place that truly supports you, meets you where you are, and helps you build something sustainable, this is it. Jess and her team are exceptional and I can't recommend them highly enough.

I consider myself a pretty active guy, I played sports in high school, I'm in the navy, and I've…read morelifted weights for most of my adult life. Today I participated in my wife's training session with Jess and she really made me feel the burn. She showed my how to isolate particular muscle groups that's I never have before. I always thought I was doing shoulder workouts like side raises and shoulder press correctly, but she gave me tips that really helped me activate the muscle groups with less weight than I usually use. She also made the workout fun and threw in some movements that I definitely haven't done and really challenged me. Since my wife started with Jess I've definitely seen the change in her and would recommend her to anybody looking for a trainer that really knows what they're doing.

I'm beyond impressed with Route 250. I went in with minimal experience and an injured wrist. The…read moretrainer I worked with was absolutely amazing. He was able to make modifications for me, and was so encouraging. The staff is all so friendly, and the number and variety of machines is astounding! I was intimidated at first, but everyone made me feel so welcome. It was clear that even the other patrons wanted not only themselves, but everyone in the gym to succeed and feel comfortable. As a newbie who has always been intimidated by gyms, even after having worked in one, this was so, so appreciated. Plus, they have tanning, childcare and a smoothie bar! The membership is also quite affordable.

I am new to going to the gym- I usually am too nervous to go since I'm not really that educated…read moreabout it. Route 250 is so so welcoming! I feel really comfortable there in comparison to other places I've tried to go. Everyone is super helpful and the facility really has something for everyone. They're open all the time which makes it even easier for me to go with my work schedule. I really recommend it to anyone who isn't super comfortable in a gym environment!!

I dropped by for a workout today, super friendly staff and great equipment!…read more Music was pretty loud, but great gym!

My regular readers know i am a stingy old scrooge when it comes to five star ratings. Impress me…read more Zephyr's Fitness has earned its stripes in my opinion. Here is why: Before heading over to Northern Ohio i did A-LOT of research on gyms. Cooked them all down into two possibilities. One near the office up by Cleveland and one near Orville OH. All of the others are weight loss focused. Not weight training. Think squat racks, deadlifts, weights crashing, and soaked shirts. I better stop there before i digress into something not suitable for those with weak hearts and young children. Let's talk about the owner. To know the owner is to know the gym. This is a man with a solid physic, quite demeanor, with a deep well of determination and focus. He is an integral member of the community from what i can tell. The kind of person everyone should have in there life for all sorts of good reasons. He is often present. Either working out himself or getting to know his members. Often both simultaneously from what i have noticed. Be prepared for him to introduce himself at some point. Maybe you can beat him to it and introduce yourself. So good friendly energy at this gym. The gym is carved up into a few different areas. The main gyms is surrounded by a track for laps or to walk off stiff muscles. The middle is halved by an area that is often used to push or drag weights, lunges and other exercises that requires some room to roam. The front section isolation machines and cardio machines. All new and in great shape. Minimal duplicate machines are available if it gets busy but so far it has not been an issue. The second half is free-weights. With three squat racks, hack squat, small leg press, two smith machines, six assorted bench presses. and other equipment. Lots of action in this area. It is open and welcoming without feeling like your on display. The "Jungle" is a walled off area behind a large industrial but windowed garage door. This area is for those on a mission. The chalk can be found here. Along with loud noises, heavy weight, and worn machines. Each has likely seen a lot of blood,sweat and tears offered up on there alters over the years. The section next to it has a warmup area, at least that how i use it. Stretching, some machines, some tired jump-ropes, bands and so on. Next to this area is the cross fit area. This is in effect another whole building to which i will have to defer to someone who knows it better than I. The gym has a good sound system that plays some decent 80's. There are nooks to store your stuff. Lockers are available but i am not sure how that all works. The front desk is staffed M-F. But weekend coverage is iffy at best. BUT and this is a big BUT, is the doors are locked and you cannot get in without a token. You only get a token if your monthly member. So what about us daily folks you ask. We are F@%$!. Yep, say a prayer and hope someone see's you awkwardly pressing your face up against the one-way glass from the outside. Wave and knock and make all kinds of motions. That's what i do. I try and make it totally awkward for everyone inside trying there best not to see or acknowledge me. It really gets fun when a member comes walking around the corner and beeps in. It must be pretty funny for those driving by as well. I try and put on a good show. Waiting for the police to show up to haul me off. So a word of warning... you may not want to gulp down your pre-workout until you know you can get in if your a daily like me. So call and make sure. Sometime the phone lines go straight to VM on Saturday. Sunday nobody is there to let you in. Once your in you can pay the 10 bucks. But getting through those doors is a craps shoot on the weekend at least. Given the limited options for those committed to training, Zephyr's is a keeper. Worthy of my 30 minute commute each way to partake in its offerings.

Kris and Randi own Absolute Fitness Copley. It's a top-notch, friendly, non-judgemental fitness…read morecenter. They care about each client. Classes are taught by Kris, Randi and other trainers. There's something for everyone! I love this place and have been a client for just over a year. Come in for a class. You'll be hooked!

Joined Fitness Edge about 8 months ago and it's been a game changer. All of the classes have been…read moregreat, the owner Darius is super personable and the trainers are all really fun and super helpful. Every time I come in it's good vibes, good music, and all of the members are super friendly too! (Amazing prices too which is a plus in this economy). Highly recommend!

This is one of the best gyms I've ever been apart of. We have fun while working hard! The staff is…read moreabsolutely amazing and extremely motivating. They actually care about you as a person and not just a Client. I have made so many friends since joining Fitness Edge. Every time I walk thru the door it feels like a family reunion. I love my gym, and I'm so happy to be a part of this team not to mention, my ass looks great in just a short period of time because of them SIGN UP TODAY!