I attended their weightlifting workshop this morning and was really impressed with their coaches…read more Superior knowledge, patient, and excellent at explaining the movements and mechanics/reasoning behind the lifts. Of the class I was definitely the least experienced and worst at picking up the complex movements, but I never felt uncomfortable or out of sorts thanks to the coaches. I can't stress this enough... these coaches are amazing. You can go anywhere and lift weights. You can buy a bench and some weights and do your own thing at home. You can go to another type of gym where the "coach" gives you 10 mins of "instruction" and then lets you to do 25 reps of a complex movement you have no business doing... with WAY too much weight. What you're not going to get from a book or YouTube or anywhere else is the knowledge these guys impart on you. Class act all the way around. Final thought (and another thing that I was really impressed with), this was a true seminar, with direct one-on-one coaching. I was worried that I was signing up for a "5 hour Dallas Strength and Conditioning commercial". That couldn't be further from the truth. They cared about one thing and one thing only: teaching these lifts properly! Thank you Brent, Chris, and Christy! I'll definitely be back!!

Well, I felt right at home here. This is a strength gym. This is a place where you won't find any…read moretreadmills or ellipticals. This is a place where you learn how to move weight around. This is a place where you go to learn just how strong you can actually be, both mentally and physically. This is a place where you go to make friends who also want to better themselves through the hardship that is known as strength training. This is a place that offers more than just barbells, you have prowlers and sandbags and all other kinds of toys to play with. I feel that once I get my body recovered from a couple joint sprains and muscle tears, I can see myself becoming a member here. The Layout This place is simply an open room with racks and weights and platforms. There was a PA blasting Nirvana and fans blowing the air around. This place was clean and fresh, the owner takes good care of the facilities. It's a simple layout, because with this place it's what you do in the space, not what the space does to you. The Experience They have at least two different teams here: a powerlifting team and a weightlifting team. I could have sworn they also had a strongman program (I believe they have atlas stones) but upon looking at their website that doesn't seem to exist. They also have kettlebells, fitness, and a strength and conditioning programs. I attended the powerlifting program, as my body isn't ready yet for work on explosive strength. The day me and my friend attended happened to be bench day. The owener/coach Chris is a beefy, likeable dude. He was able to help out me and a friend of mine with our bench press technique. ...Barbell lifts really are technique intense, and it's amazing how much better you feel when you lift with correct form. I can only imagine how much Chris could help me with my deadlift. The template seemed to kind of follow Wendler's 5/3/1 program a bit, and I mean that in a good way. I could sense a purpose with everything, and that this day was part of a master plan, not some random thrown together workout designed to make you puke. I wish all gyms were like this.

I've been training with Evan and the Tough Fitness team of military veterans for just over a year…read more I'll not bore you with the details of why or how I ended up with Tough Fitness, rather I'd like to get down to brass tacks. Here are a few things you can expect with Tough Fitness's small group training option: 1. Workouts are tailored to what your body needs, whether male or female 2. Small group training offers a huge support system, which helps push you when you feel like giving up 3. Routine measurements are taken (privately) to keep you in the know about how your body is evolving 4. The workouts are never the same, so boredom is NEVER an issue 5. Each trainer brings something unique to the table and are knowledgeable and professional in what they do. Overall, my experience with the TF team has been extremely fruitful. I always leave my workouts feeling physically and mentally better than I did when I walked in the door.

I've known Evan for about two years, and I've been working with him for about a year now, and I'm…read moreso glad I'm part of the Tough Fitness family! It's been a rough year with work (finally back in a good place, yay!), and on the days when I just wanted to say screw it and give up, Evan wouldn't let me. He knows how to keep you going and is always there for you. I definitely love being a part of the Tough Fitness family!

I've been training with Gavin for the past three years and can't say enough good things about him…read moreas a person and professional! He is very knowledgeable on the topics of fitness and nutrition, and continually listens and senses where I am in my fitness journey, both physically and mentally, and adapts accordingly. He trained both my fiancé and I in joint sessions so we could support one another. I am pleased to say Gavin has helped me with a 45-pound weight loss! Gavin's private gym offers a spa-like experience with impeccably kept equipment (and his guidance to use them properly) alongside a lovely view to the outdoor pool. With two televisions, stereo, and Gavin's great conversation I work out in comfort and ease so that the hour flies by! If you are looking for a personal trainer that is gifted in what he does and truly wants to help you reach your fitness goals then look no further - Gavin walks his talk and is also just a great guy!

Gavin is an excellent trainer. My mother recommended him. I did not know where to begin or what…read moreworkouts I needed to be doing for what I was after. He guided me in the right direction. He started off by weighing me and measuring me. Suggested my goal and guided me on a new diet. He downloaded an app on my phone where we connected as friends and he can monitor my food intake. He was very persistent with keeping up with what I was eating through the app. Suggested home workouts in between sessions. He has a full-size gym in his house and I notice him cleaning it everytime were through with each machine, that's a huge bonus. He even cooks awesome healthy meals and makes protein bars too. His personality just makes my day exciting knowing I'm going to his house after work.

No excuses to not be fit in sporty San Diego. Possibilities for training abound and we customers…read moreare graciously invited to try new types of workouts or trainings, no questions asked. So in my quest to get to know more about Crossfit I went by mistake to Big Bricks, just realizing after walking to mega fit, ultra upbeat Glen that he was a personal trainer and not a Crossfir coach. Even with the initial confusion, he accepted my companion and myself for an hour of workout at his gym, located in the same building as the New School of Architecture. Glen has an extensive background in posture improvement and workouts that fit your medical needs. He tailors the workout for you and personal training sessions are around $40/hour/person if you are in a party of 2. I like the personal approach and the possibilities of how can you shape your body. As per the gym, is like one of those 'boutique hotels': petite but with everything, in a vintage building and with excellent views to the Coronado bridge and central library dime.

Ok so I am biased because I have worked out with Glenn around 3 1/2 years and we're good…read morefriends...but when we started working out, we didn't know each other and at the end of the day, he has gotten me into the best shape of my life. Do you want somene who will yell and belittle you into training hard, only to go home and wish and pray that somehow a bus "accidentally" hit your personal trainer? Do you want a trainer that calls you all the time to see what you are eating like a prison guard constantly searching you for contraband? Do you want to work out someone who cancels without notice, improperly bills you or says you are going to have 1-on-1 sessions only to invite several d-bags they met at Intervention to join in? Well, if you answered "Yes" to any of these questions, don't call Big Bricks. Glenn is on time, treats you like an adult, doesnt yell and scream, and if you want to work out in a class - he'll give you a class, but if you want a solo session (and he has the time available), you will get a solo session. Again, no trainer, and I mean nooooooo trainer will get you to be in shape if you don't want to, so don't expect just to workout an hour a week and watch the pounds melt off. But what Glenn does is he gives you the tools to work out correctly, talks to you about what you should be doing on your own (food/workouts) and doesn't blow smoke up your ass about imaginary results just to keep you coming back for more. As I said, I've known Glenn and have worked out with him since 2008 and it wasn't until mid last year when I finally decided to do workouts outside my comfort zone (comfort zone = treadmill for 45 min and weights; not comfort zone = workouts that made me sweat like a whore in church) that I saw amazing results and hopefully will continue to.

I have been training with Abe for 16 years. He is Knowledgeable and professional. Perfect one on…read moreone private gym with very reasonable prices. I highly recommend this jewel of Lakewood!

I believe that this gym caterers to a certain crowd. I've literally called at least FOUR times and…read morea voicemail--never heard anything. I walked over, since they're literally next to our apartments. I spoke with the owner to inquire more about the gym, but was redirected to the instagram and asked to DM him there for training. He was more concerned with petting his dog than talking to me, As puzzled as I was, I still inboxed him and NEVER received a response. There's no diversity (take a look on Instagram.) I'll be looking for a personal trainer one that I won't have to beg to take my money or never responds.

I have been training with Robby for 6-7 years now. He is…read moreamazing. He has literally transformed my body! He's helped me through marathon training, pre and post baby and has gotten me through multiple injuries throughout. He's extremely knowledgeable and passionate about what he does. He is constantly studying and training to keep up with the latest information and stats on the body. I highly recommend him!

Very humble Down to earth trainer. I trained with him for a short while however, stopped due to…read morepersonal reasons. But, did gain valuable nutrition and fitness knowledge while with him. And still do follow him for tips and advise. 100% recommend

Very understanding, always improving his knowledge. Striving to help others. I've gone to his…read morecharity events and always very positive vibes.

I tried to cancel my account or freeze it as they would call it twice. Once when I had Covid and…read morethe second time when I had stomach surgery. They never ever froze my account and have taken over $1000 since then when I tried to cancel. Now they're telling me they will not refund me. I am now legally handicap the last time I tried to cancel my account I told him that. I even have the doctors information that I have given them. And the actual proof that I signed up with iLoveKickboxing.com and not fit serum. So their contract is void. No one has responded to me and if you ever try to get them on the phone no one will answer. This corporate office is a total sham. Never work out here and never go there and never sign up never give me your money because you'll never get it back even if you are on your deathbed !!!!!this company doesn't care about you at all trust that Here's an actual picture that the accounting department sent me !!!! to get filled out by my medical practitioner !!!! even though when I did they wouldn't give me a refund! So basically they want me to haul my handicap self in there and still work out? Even though they won't refund me the thousand dollars that they took out of my account because I've been sick and I canceled it a long time ago and they messed up clerically. This is blowing my mind how shady this company is !!!!!

Absoutely love this gym & workout!! It's an effective workout, amazing staff, fun community & you…read moreshould definitely make this gym a part of your routine! We burn a ton of calories, gain confidence, and kick butt!