I have been working with Eric for about six weeks and I am seeing results. If you enlist his…read moreassistance, be prepared to work. The workouts are fun, varied, creative and are tailored to your goals. I decided to enlist his help when I found myself floundering at my gym a bit and was ready to take a quick break from my crossfit box while I organized my life and got re-motivated. I've lost about 10 pounds, probably 5-6 inches (probably more as I'm too lazy to measure more than the basic places like waist, hips, thighs)... anyway, you can't go wrong. It's nice to have someone come to my house though it's not a format I can sustain due to my own desire to be part of a gym community which I greatly miss ; For me, it was a way to re-engage in fitness and have a solo experience for a bit.

I've been a member of BOSS for over two years. Each workout is customized to you by James (Master…read moreTrainer). James will show you each exercise from weights, to cardio, to mobility and balance. Get ready for a workout of a lifetime. You will be amazed at the results and the change in your physical and mental approach to life.

BOSS is the best workout experience I've ever had…read more I've worked out consistently since I was a freshman in high school (that was 2000). I was one of those kids in college that got up and went to the Rec before class to run suicides or lift weights. The first thing I did when I moved to Columbus was join a gym - before I even had an apartment. I've joined Boss a year ago and I'm not sure I've done the same exercise twice. Not exaggerating at all. No one is sulking around, there are no cell phones, theres ZERO judgement. It's impossible to have a bad workout here. There's abundant energy and motivation. The grueling workouts are fun and the time flies. I'm a better person everytime I walk out of the building. Taj and James are important people in my life. They both push and care about me. I talk business with James after workouts. Neighborhoods and real estate with Taj. They ask if everything is ok if I miss a couple days. I admire every single person that is a member at BOSS. They all push themselves, they dont judge themselves or others, they are tremendous leaders, and more so than anything they are tremendous humans. I see no reason to ever workout anywhere else.

You'll get results with Derek! He keeps you focused and grinding through each session. He…read morepersonalizes your workouts based on individual needs, and makes sessions enjoyable with his outgoing nature. I HIGHLY recommend this guy! Affordable rates too!

Todd was recommended to me by friends that have worked out with him for years. The fact that he…read moreowns United Strength, that he's building a fantastic community of people working out for different reasons, and that all the people make me want to show up, are besides the point. The important fact for me is that Todd listens to me and every session pushes me to get stronger for living a full life. My husband & I only work out one-on-one with a trainer, but other great people we've met do classes, or their own thing. Showing up for each other encourages us to consistently be present! And my bone density improved 10% after first year!

United Strength (and thus Kara Shaffer of @karashaffermoves on instagram) is the premier training…read morestudio in downtown Columbus. Kara is the kindest and most encouraging trainer I have ever worked with. She trains you for every day life and to ensure you're have the building blocks for a healthy life. All of her workouts are manageable and are not intimidating. If you want to get in the gym--whether you are beginner or expert--Kara at United strength is the person you need!

Kyle is a great professional trainer He is knowledgable, he…read morepays attention to his client needs and build a specific program for each individual He is alwayas polite and respectful He make the sessions go smoothly (you just don't feel that the time passes) Sometime I am not completely in the mood for a session but after few minutes into the session I forget and move on and always happy I had the session and didn't cancel I am recommending Kyle to anyone who wishes to get back in shape Unfortunately there are Only 5 stars I would have given him at least 10

Overall, this was exactly what I was looking for in terms of personalized, inclusive training for…read morepeople nervous about gyms. Detailed pros and cons (price was the big one) for me laid out below. It was about a year ago that I left FE but i forgot to share this at the time; note that things may have changed since I left. PRO Unlike places like Club Pilates, the waitlist works pretty well but it wasn't difficult to regularly attend the same classes without even using waitlists. There were a few classes that worked really well with a 9-5 schedule. CON The cost was significant for me for a place you can't go to outside of scheduled classes. I totally get this is cheaper than one on one training and the quality is extremely high, but when friends and family asked me how much my training classes were, every single answer I gave was met with shock. While FE staff is very friendly and easy to talk to about membership, the absolute cheapest I could make work was the longest commitment. If you come from a two-income household this would be more reasonable, but as a one-income single person, it was not sustainable for me. There were weird moments for me personally, because there were specific "bring/tell your friends" promotional weeks, but all my friends are low-paid teachers and could never afford this. When I started to have some medical expenses and more recently a new car payment, there was no way I could keep paying for this (FYI they were very kind and willing to let me out of membership early). PRO This is a very high quality training experience with kind, personable trainers who are educated, tactful, and observant about who is in their class. For every class, the trainer prepares specific weights and routines that are personalized for every single person signed up. The equipment/space provided and sanitizing expectations are great, down to the number of weights, the individual stations, and the timers. CON There were more (simple things!) instructors could have done to create community. While people were never rude to me, many times when I went to a class with an instructor for the first time (new class time/new instructor for me) -- and this includes my very first class ever -- the instructors didn't facilitate/encourage introductions to the regulars, despite knowing I was new to that class. The class then felt very cliquey, because everyone else knew each other and had inside jokes. I'm an introvert and definitely struggled with that dynamic. CON Though I arrived appropriately early, many times I found I still would be the last one to class -- to the point where everyone else had almost finished warmups. That's supposed to be the point of including the warmup in the class time! I would then be behind the others the entire workout. It's not a competition, but it was difficult to not feel that way sometimes. CON I felt that the onboarding didn't fully click with me for the progression of the sequences in a class, or maybe that was my first class's instructor's fault. I did not understand at all the A then B then interval sequence back and forth, and was extremely confused as to what to do after each one for my first two-ish weeks. This rectified itself over time but I didn't even fully understand what I didn't understand. PRO There are supplemental (mostly paid) opportunities to take advantage of, from special classes to nutrition help to various video content pieces. PRO This is a small business, and the owner is very personable and easy to talk to about membership questions or concerns throughout your time there. Even though i didn't feel intentionally welcomed by the other classgoers, the instructors themselves were all very friendly and genuine.

Melanie, Shannon, and Jess are great instructor that make your fitness experience totally…read morecustomized towards you. The focus is also on improving your strength, balance and function, rather than quick and non-sustaining results. I would suggest Fitness Evolution to anyone!

This is an amazing CrossFit facility with top notch trainers. I travel a lot for business and try…read moreto go to as many different gyms as I can, I will only go here whenever I am in Columbus! Andy is a great trainer and takes his time working with everyone.

Chevius Army!!!! . Daddy entered the iron paradise as a well versed lifter expecting a true…read morebarbaric spin on the shit they call CrossFit. Upon entering the dojo my stoke dropped a substanch amount as I realized this gym was mainly for weenies who like climbing rope and doing sit ups. With this being more of an upset than Woodstock 89' , I was fairly bummed. However I began to drift towards the dark side as I often found myself peeking into the CrossFit side of the gym as my curiosity grew... Taboo, I know. After a turn of events, my stoke-meter began to rise as I slowly started to use some chalk and utilize my shirt as my own personal sweat towel. Not after long I caught myself jogging on the treadmill with a weighted vest, while listening to some Toby Kieth and Jimmy Buffet. This dojo soon became my own personal Margaritaville. Since my initiation I have became severely addicted to ankle socks and completing the Workout of the Day. I totally recommend this place to anyone who wants to voyage to the dark side of the moon.

Grandview Barbell has been a game changer for me. With kids and a full-time job it's hard to get…read morethe gym as much as I'd like. Grandview Barbell's 24-hour access allows me to workout when I have time, whether it's at 7AM or 9PM. The gym has everything I need to get a great workout in. I typically work on snatch or cleans on the lifting platform and do jerks with the awesome jerk blocks. Other equipment I typically use at the gym includes rowers, squat racks, kettlebells, and pull-up bars. I highly recommend this gym!