I'm going to do my best to put in to words what I've felt joining this community. I was finding myself looking for a gym that could provide something more than just a great workout. In finding Suffer City I've experienced something far beyond what I was looking for. The community is vibrant. The coaches are welcoming and attentive to new members. They will challenge you but also have your best interest in mind with modifications when needed. Much more than that is a community of members that will embrace you where you are personally on your fitness journey. No matter what your fitness level this is for you! The workouts themselves are some of the best I've seen. I've previously competed at a D1 level in athletics and find the workouts to be just as challenging if not more challenging than any I've participated in throughout my life. I've done anything from box gyms, CrossFit, and other boutique fitness concepts. Suffer City is the REAL DEAL. If you are looking for a fitness community with great owners and coaches, look no further. Suffer City has you covered. read more

I could go on and on about Suffer City. First, a little background about me: when I started training with Jason I hadn't exercised in 11 years. No joke, 11 years! Long story short, I had some joint damage in my left ankle and knee and was scared to exercise. The doctor way-back-when told me that I'd probably always have damaged joints and trouble exercising. I also had TRIPLETS a few years ago and gained a lot of weight that hadn't come off. A friend motivated me to just give it a shot and try exercising. I started training with Jason and at another gym too--one of those "boot camp" type places. Working with Jason, I changed my diet, started exercising consistently, and pretty quickly lost almost 30 pounds. And I did a Spartan race, which I still can't believe. The other gym I tried--and most other gyms I've tried--are intimidating, too cliquey, too crowded, and I didn't see results. The boot camp had these weird workouts that seemed totally insurmountable and gave me a feeling of defeat before I even started (like weird "1000 rep" challenges--no, I'm not gonna get through 1000 burpees in half an hour). Suffer City is different. Here are the great things about Suffer City: -The class sizes are limited, I think to about 12 people. So, you're not ramming into other people while trying to get through the workout. -The workouts are varied--so varied! There are different sessions with totally different exercises every day. It's never boring. The sculpt sessions focus on building muscle; the move sessions focus on cardio; the lift sessions focus on lifting but the weight is varied based on your ability/what you're comfortable with. I'm always fascinated and downright impressed by all of the different exercises Jason and Danielle come up with. -It's not cliquey. You don't walk in and feel like everyone is glaring at you. The people make this place really great. Everyone is friendly, people cheer each other on and provide motivation. And if you go at a consistent time you start to see the same people, get to know them, and look forward to seeing them. I look forward to training in the morning and seeing my usual group! When I miss a morning I get that whole feeling-of-missing-out, which motivates me to go back again. -You don't have to be a superstar athlete to train here, but you also can be a superstar athlete and train here. Frankly, I was one of those kids who was always last picked for the team in PE. I've always sucked at sports and exercise, though I've gotten so much better training with Jason and now Danielle. But you can come in here as an adult who was a kid who sucked at PE and sports in general and train well, tone your body, and lose the fat. You can also come in here as a great athlete and learn to kick even more ass. I train with people who inspire me every day--as I'm grunting and groaning through workouts and trying not to curse too much, I see others powering through and just kicking ass; and that's not in an intimidating way, but in a way that's motivating and makes me want to kick ass too. -The facility is great! It's slick and stocked with good weights, kettle bells, self-propelled treadmills (which take a run or two to get used to, but now I prefer them to the treadmills that do the running for you--plus, the self-propelled ones seem safer), assault bikes (with which you'll have a love-hate relationship), monkey bars, these cool ever-so-slightly squishy boxes of varying sizes for box jumps, medicine balls (I can't remember if there's a modern term for those things), pull up bars, and other stuff I'm probably forgetting. OH--heart rate monitors! You can buy a relatively inexpensive heart rate monitor and watch your heart rate on the TV monitors. This is really cool, and when you feel like you're at your limit and dying it's nice to look up and verify that, yes, I'm at 93% of my max heart rate right now and not just insane. -You'll see results. This isn't like a big box gym where you kind of just go through the motions, don't really get out of breath, and wonder why you're not getting any better at training, losing any weight, or whatever you goal may be. You work out to exhaustion--and that makes you get consistently better. After training here I have more energy during the day and hell, I'm usually in a better mood and can handle more of whatever junk the day throws my way. -If you show up a little early there's time to stretch and foam roll before the session, and there's a cool-down period built in. Even if you're not early, there's stretching and prep before the session starts, and a short run and bike to get your heart rate up. I love this because at the last gym where I trained, there was none of that--and I always felt like I was gonna injure myself just showing up, not stretching at all, and launching into some insane workout. -Finally, the price! The prices are totally reasonable, especially for small class sizes. GO!! read more

You will Adapt and Overcome. The name Suffer City can be intimidating but I can guarantee at the end of the session you feel like you've accomplished one more step towards the goals you set for yourself. I love the concept of suffering inside the walls of this training facility so you don't have to suffer outside of those walls. I feel a huge difference in my mindset, and strength that I owe not only to Jason and Danielle but the members/community of this incredible gym. The trainers are top notch, they make sure form is on point and that the workout I fully understood of what is expected of you. Check it out, you will not be disappointed. read more

This place is life changing! I find it can challenge even the most accomplished athlete, and can light a fire in someone who is just getting in the game! They have somehow covered all their bases, making it a space that all are welcome and all are pushed to be better. The people there are incredibly like-minded, from all walks of life and yet as you walk in, you become a part of a team. The coaches put so much time into planning the workouts, I cannot stress that enough. I have attended other gyms that I thought were wonderful.. and then I found suffer city. I see what it is to have a trainer who puts heart and soul into every workout. It is a game changer. It is my hope that everyone hears of this place, as it is truly the very best. read more

This is honestly the best gym I've EVER been to. I'm a gym junkie I've tried every group fitness, was an athlete in college and now have my doctorate in Physical therapy, I pride myself on exercise prescription. This gym is amazing and has great workout that are physical therapy approved Unlike another other trainers that are not as educated. I'm in the best shape of my life and honestly it's worth every penny. Classes are capped at 12 and very rarely 16 pending programming of each workout. I love their workouts so much I even come back for 2 a days because I love having times to beat and scores to beat. Each class you break up into small functional training groups and usually have goals as a team for # of reps, calories on the bike or calories on runner. And the other members of this gym and trainers are so welcoming and kind and really want what's best for us. I've met some of my best friends from this gym that share similar goals and values as me! I will never train at another gym. read more

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This is THE place to finally reach your fitness goals. The programming is on point, the atmosphere can not be topped and the spirit of the competitors in that room is like no other. Doesn't matter your fitness level, age, size or anything these that you keep telling yourself is the reason why this place isn't for you...and don't be frightened by the name....be brave enough to see what the lunatic fringe is all about for YOU and know that we all suffer in areas of life, so why not adapt and overcome instead of getting swallowed by it. read more

From the knowledge of the staff to the community of people who train here there is so much to love!! I really found myself and my drive being in this amazing place with these amazing people. I have overcome major hurdles in my health thanks to what goes down in this amazing facility, I've had the support, camaraderie and competition necessary to make a complete 180 on my physical appearance. Down 30lbs and under 12% body fat seems surreal and I can't wait to see what I can do next. Thank you Jason and thank you to every amazing person that I have had the pleasure to train with! If you're looking for a fitness home look no further!!! This is the place! read more

Suffer City is everything you could want and more in a personal training center. Individualized coaching, small class sizes, challenging calorie burning sessions and best of all a community of like-minded, inspiring, motivating and encouraging humans is just a taste of what is waiting for you. As you lift, move, and sculpt your body, your mind will be trained to believe and push you to achieve what you never thought possible. I've trained with Jason France and the Suffer City citizens for the last 5 years and it has been life changing. I've completed 14 Spartan races and have earned 3 Spartan Trifectas which would never have been possible without the expert training available at Suffer City. My mindset has transformed from viewing 'working out' as something I HAVE to do to 'training' is something I GET to do. I've seen a huge improvement in my strength, form and running mechanics. You deserve to take your training to the next level and Suffer City is the place for you. read more

Suffer City - Spartan Stadion - Trainers Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

My new favorite place to train!! Jason definitely knows how to push a person towards their personal best and always keep raising the bar. The training sessions and sense of community make this gym far superior from the rest. So happy I joined Suffer City! read more

I could not possibly be happier with the caliber of training I have received at Suffer City. The facility is gorgeous and the instruction and coaching is phenomenal. read more

I have been going to suffer city for about a month now. This place is by far the best place I have ever worked out for so many reasons. If you are looking for a place to get results you need to check out suffer city. Jason shows up every single day with more passion and motivation then I have ever seen with any trainer. The amazing community of people here makes the intense workouts easier to get through. I highly recommend suffer city to anyone looking to make some positive life changes! read more

First class training facility. Very supportive group and team workouts. Trainers pay attention and ensure proper form. It's a great place.