This little gym has such a great vibe. It honestly feels like the fitness version of Cheers--the…read morekind of place where "everybody knows your name." It's impressive how everyone seems to become fast friends in just a single day, and I'd love to be one of the regulars they recognize, too. I was especially blown away by the owner's attentiveness. He noticed my shoulder was bothering me and took the time to lead me through some stretches; I actually walked out with a much better range of motion than I had when I arrived. It's rare to find that kind of genuine care

Blaksteel Fitness really IS Todd, the owner and lead trainer (who mainly works early and late…read moreclasses). it's very challenging to find a local business owned by a talented AND good person. a good owner makes sure the experience is worth your money and you feel good about visiting the business/spending your money there. Blaksteel has been in this little strip mail near Camelback and 40th St for years, as long as i can remember. it's a smaller gym with smaller crowds and classes. i mean, if you're looking for an Orange Theory or Lifetime gym experience, this isn't it. meaning it's not glossy or pretentious. there's no poolside DJ. (there's no pool.) it's a "do the work" kind of place with really good instructors. imo, that is to say, it's not a place for everyone. if you're looking to make gains, achieve results, this is the place for you. really nice to have a business like this in the community. at minimum, if you're into fitness, it's a good place to give a try.

I love this gym! I am currently in my second contest prep with AZBB and in the best shape of my…read morelife. With just a 12 week prep last year I was able to place in both divisions that I entered under the guidance of Coach Tom. I am currently under the guidance of Coach Ty and I've been able to pack on a lot of quality muscle without excess body fat and improve my stage presence a ton! The environment here is like no other. Everyone is encouraging one another and it's awesome to be around likeminded people working toward something similar such as an upcoming contest. You truly get to see everyone's physique coming together week by week. AZBB also holds posing classes weekly (Saturdays @noon) usually led by Coach Ty or Chris who is one of the best posers I've ever seen on stage. If you're looking to be better and are willing to work (it's been fun but not easy) then look no further!

Just finished my time with Tom because of work changes…read more Realized I didn't write a review about Tom the trainer; so here is my 5 star review. It's group sessions up to four people maximum (there is one in one training available) 1 hour Tom is perfect for a group of friends to get a great workout in (and from someone who understands aging and weight issues.) Tom will work with you and keeps you remembering importance of posture to keep his trainees healthy and moving. Tom has various workouts and switches it up. Tom also does monthly measurements (if want to know or you skip the measurements if you don't want Tom to know you're not keeping the nutritional plan lol)

I have been going to SSF for nearly 6 years! This is a private gym with great facility and…read moreexcellent trainers. You will get the best result and stay fit all through the work out routine. They also train high school athletes for baseball and football programs. Very spacious and always get to use the equipment you want, not wait and never crowded. Just a great gym with awesome people. Membership only. They also have dietary programs with high quality supplements. I highly recommend Scottsdale School of Fitness for those who want to maintain a healthy and active life!

Awesome place to work out! My trainer, Christopher Wilson…read morehas made a huge difference in my life. I could never have gotten the results without him! I owe him my health if not my life. Looking forward to another great year.

Honestly, it's such a disappointment to see such a great business be affiliated with Miguel De La…read moreRosa. He is the biggest fraud in the fitness industry who only cares to make money off of people at all costs. In my experience, my wife and I beat his "free" 6 week challenge and he still hasn't returned my wife's refund as stated in the contract we signed. Miguel ran off to avoid giving people their money back. I am sharing my experience to help others not fall for his "motivational" words because at the end they don't mean anything if he has no integrity or humility. Like I said what a shame this business is allowing a person like Miguel to operate in their facility!

5 star gym and 5 stars for my trainer Austin Meason…read more GG is a friendly gym with great equipment and staff. Caleb + team have built a solid community. Everyone is smilin' and sweatin'! My trainer Austin is excellent to work with and is helping me achieve my goals. I've lost almost 15 lbs in 5 months and my body composition has dramatically changed. His workouts are effective and challenging. He pushes me on the weight but I need that push. Austin helps me understand the "why" behind the exercise which I appreciate. I have prior injuries but have had zero issue with inflammation or pain which speaks very highly of his expertise. Another plus is that he is a boxer so I added boxing to my sessions for cardio. Austin is also a golf extraordinaire.He's knowledgeable and talented. Highly recommend!

I've been going here for 5 years now and the community is amazing. Workouts are as hard as you make…read morethem - I've seen NFL players drenched in sweat after a workout here. Chad and Ashley are the absolute best - absolutely worth joining!

Workout is different everyday and every week! There is multiple time slots available to get the…read moreworkout of the day done! Clean gym, great coaches, even better participants that cheer eachother on and high five you at the end. Jamming to the music they play, 30 min workout is over before you know it! Highly recommend!

Super friendly and accomodating community Made us feel…read moreright at home! Would definitely visit again :)

I have been coming here for a little over 6 months and I'm very greatful for the staff and great…read moreprogramming they provide. They offer a great flexible schedule and the coaches always try and bring the best out of everyone they mentor. Do yourself a favor and get in here. Let them know Leo sent you :-)

This gym is really clean and the staff there are amazing I would highly recommend this gymread more

The Body Firm is an excellent gym for semi-private trainer guided workouts. Owners Doug and Tori…read moreThompson know their stuff as fitness professionals and as a bonus are positive, supportive, and top notch people overall. My wife started semi-private training sessions last year and convinced me to start in February this year. I'm in my mid-fifties and never regularly exercised, was overweight, and had horrible balance. While the workouts are tough, I won't deny that, the results are undeniable and so worth it. Doug's specialty is pushing you to do more than you thought you could do and Tori rocks at keeping your form effective and giving you positive energy and encouragement. I only wish I had started going to The Body Firm years ago. Do yourself a good health favor and go see Doug, Tori and their team.

Everyone in life has ambitions. I always wanted to be in tip-top shape; i just never thought it was…read morepossible. Until I moved to Phoenix. Until I met Austin and began to work with him. (I'm still a work in progress...) I've never lifted weights before. But, now I can't hammer it home loud enough for women: weight training will change your body - for the better! Austin, my trainer, showed me that... the proof is easy to see when you stand before the mirror and see muscle definition, when you feel better about your body, when you walk with more confidence, and when your clothes start to fit differently. Not that I was ever overweight. I was just carrying around a little extra insulation. And let's face it, you don't really need that in Phoenix. So, I started training with Austin in Feb of 2007 and I haven't stopped. At Peak Performance, he challenges me. He devises the workouts and is happy to explain technique, the body's response, health, nutrition, the in's and out's of setting up different routines, the importance of stability, how to strength train, how to balance cardio with yoga... I can't even begin to explain how much I've learned. Nor did I ever believe I'd love working out with a trainer like I do. He knows his stuff and he seems to truly care about his clients. He likes to understand what motivates you so he can work with your best qualities. Even better, he wants you to learn, so that you can workout on your own and continue to see results. For me, I'm an ex-athlete (will always be an athlete at heart) and he knows this. That's why he likes to mix up the routine and throw in some stability things, to improve my balance and let me escalate to more challenging workouts that top-notch athletes do to stay fit and on top of their game. I love it! The gym itself offers a full range of equipment - plenty to go through an hour's workout and "feel the burn." There's enough that you'll never have to do the same ol' routine twice, if you didn't want to. But, you're not there on your own. That's what's so great. You're there with a trainer who knows the equipment, knows your goals, knows what motivates you, knows how to craft a routine that'll help you make progress (whether it's to burn fat, gain strength, work towards something realistic). I really like this gym. The location is in the LGO area - kind of easy to miss, if you don't know what you're looking for, but there's a small marquee that says "Peak Performance Personal Training" before the entrance on the West side of 40th street JUST PASSED Campbell. Why not give it a try? If you do, make an appointment with Austin. You won't be disappointed.

When I moved to Scottsdale in October of '07, I toyed with the idea of doing some personal…read moretraining. I had just gotten certified at my old gym in Madison, WI - the Monkey Bar Gymnasium - as a 'Natural Trainer', so I set out looking for a place where I might fit in. After talking to all the major gyms, as well as a handful of smaller ones, the guys at Peak Performance Personal Training were the ONLY guys I felt comfortable working with. They - Tony and Dan - work out of a smallish studio / gym in Arcadia, and to make a long story short - they're awesome. They're real, they're fun, and they'll make sure that you accomplish any goal you set out to. The studio is comfy, the music doesn't get beamed in on a satellite, and there's a park across the street that they like to use for workouts. They'll work around your schedule, and they'll help you look and feel great. I still plan on working with them in the future, but I'm a little too busy to do so at the moment... however I'm not too busy to recommend them - and I recommend them highly.