Been training here since Jan 2020 after having never done any strength training or lifting before…read more Rob and his team are patient teachers & great coaches/trainers. They motivate me & push me. They're highly skilled. And they're also a lot of fun! I highly recommend them to anyone wishing to start or continue a regular, rigorous strength training program.

I started training with Rob in 2018 and have not looked back. I saw great results from the get-go…read more Rob is dedicated, knowledgeable and inspriational. He also has a great team of trainers. Highly recommend Fresh!

One of the most important things I do for my health. At 75 I've rarely have to see doctors and…read moreusing the expert trainers at phoenix with their custom tailored programs they design for me -along with careful nutrition -has I am sure helped me avoid many potential medical issues I see a lot of people in my age group suffer from. One of the best investments in your health that you can make. Obviously highly recommend.

As a Level 5 google local guide, I have a lot of local business customers, and I do not like write…read morereviews to local business. This is my first review. We send kid to Phoenix Fitness for Personal Training as a therapy method for serious depression. Before one session is over, we paid over $600 for a new session, then the pandemic came and we never start the new session. We called and tried to get refund but the owners only agreed to give store credit. After get fully vaccine shot, I want use the credit for personal training, but the owner said the credit is gone because we did not came back in six month. Finally I get $200 cash back as refund, what a clever and tough business person.

First off, I don't have complaints about the equipment or anything like that. My review is focused…read moremore on the front office than the gym, so take this review for what you will. It's long, but worth it if you're on the fence about joining. My experience when I first started was great--back when it was located in some small, cramped, 700-sq. ft. garage on County Line Road. Chris, the owner, was the main trainer and came off like an overall great guy who just wanted to help people get in shape and reach their peak physical potential. I sat down with him in early 2016 for nearly an hour one day deciding on whether or not I wanted to join. Ultimately I decided to give it a shot. The membership wasn't cheap at $149/mo. (with a 12-month commitment) but the overall experience was honestly worth it. I enjoyed it so much I convinced my girlfriend to give it a try--she felt the same. The classes were strength based, with the occasional conditioning thrown in, but they were engaging and relatively fun. As I liked to joke at the time, it was what I pictured CrossFit to be without the douchebaggery. In August 2016, a few months after joining, the gym grew out of the space and relocated to a 3,000-sq. ft. facility on Bismark Road (off of Diamond Road). The space is awesome, admittedly. It's spacious, on hot says it doesn't get too hot (but there are massive fans blowing too), it's got heat for cold days, the turf half is great for sled work, the weight side has a 4 power racks, there's plenty of space on the surrounding lot to do sprints, etc. Overall, the new facility is quite good. Over time something got lost: heart. As Chris pulled away from training in order to manage the day-to-day of the business, Zac was brought in to train the bulk of the (at least evening) sessions. While Zac is a great guy, Chris was the reason myself (and my girlfriend) were there. We never really complained though because we liked Zac, and we knew Chris had to handle other things to focus on how to grow the business. The ultimate reason for this review centers around changes coming to the memberships in October 2018--or, more specifically, how poorly he handled the concern both my girlfriend and I had about them. On Thursday, September 13th, shortly after the announcement came out about the changes, my girlfriend called the owner to talk about the changes but was instead handled by his assistant (and Pit Nutritionist) Megan--as it turns out, he was sitting by Megan during their entire conversation. My girlfriend called me after, upset about the tone and callousness of the conversation and informed me that the changes were sticking (fair enough, things change and that just meant it might be time to find another gym). She figured talking to Chris himself might at least give her better understanding of the situation, so she reached out to him on the 14th and he called her back. (Now this is where I went from, "oh well, maybe it's time to find another gym" to "I have lost all respect for you and your gym"...to put it nicely.) After they spoke, she called me crying because of the way he spoke to her--a faithful member of the gym for over 2 years. He proceeded to show his hand to her by yelling at her, "What is it worth to you?! What is the right price!?" while repeatedly saying, "You don't need to come here." Utterly reprehensible. In my opinion, he took out his frustration on her for whatever problems The Pit may (or may not) be having. Instead of treating her like a person who's been loyal to his brand since 2016, he treated her like a dollar sign. You might expect that from a RetroFitness but definitely not a local gym. I proceeded to go back and forth with him over email to initially air out my grievances about the changes, then about how he handled the situation with my girlfriend and how poorly his mismanagement of client relations reflects upon the status of the business. Long story short, he doubled down on the tone his assistant took with my girlfriend ("she was not treated with disrespect at all by Megan or myself"), he refused to meet with me one-on-one to see if cooler heads could prevail ("That said, there is no reason to meet."), he abruptly terminated our memberships, and he politely refunded her the 7-months remaining on her contract as well as the half-month remaining on my membership. And, of course, he thanked me for my loyalty (money, presumably). To close this out, The Pit was once a great place to be a part of. For some time, however, it's felt more transactional than inspirational. To be fair, if you have never worked out here before (especially at the old location), you may actually come to love it for how it is currently, but I caution you to try it out for yourself with whatever short-term intro options there are before committing to anything long term. (NOTE: I can provide *a lot* more context to back this up but I'm limited by Yelp's 5,000 character review limit. Message me for my full, in-depth review.)

I was really intimidated to join the Pit in 2016, but after having a meeting with the owner, Chris,…read moremy mind was changed. Chris was positive and encouraging and I believed that he was invested in my health and fitness, and most importantly in me. So I spent about 2 and a half years training at the Pit, half the time with Chris and the other half with his wonderful trainer Zac. In my time there I was able to cut weight, get super strong, and even compete in and set records at power lifting meets. Unfortunately, that encouragement and investment in me as a person Chris showed me more than 2 years ago is gone. The heart and soul of the gym is gone. The warm and upbeat owner that built me up completely knocked me down, no longer treating me like a valued member, but treating me like a number, like a dollar sign. My initial hesitation to join this gym was the expense - $150/month for 3 workout sessions a week. Initially, the structure of the workouts were completely strength based, with conditioning worked in on every few days. The nice thing was that Chris posted the workouts in advance, so since I didn't like the conditioning, I could just come in on strength days. Then Chris moved from a 700 sq ft garage to a much larger space. In this space, he decided to split classes up, so there were strength classes and conditioning classes at different times. I continued going to strength only classes 3x a week for more than a year and a half, still paying my initial $150/month. Then, Chris blind-sided us all by cutting class options based on the price you pay. I went from 12 strength training sessions and unlimited conditioning classes per month to only 5 strength training classes and 17 strength training classes per month. Not only do I dislike the conditioning classes, whatever name he's calling them this week (circuit, tabata, fat blast, conditioning, and now strength circuit), but my strength classes have be cut by more than half. And if I wanted to resume my 12 strength training classes each month? I'd have to increase my $150/month charge to $300/month - double the money for the same workout schedule I've maintained for at least 2 years. I reached out to Chris, as a long-time member, and had to deal with the gym's nutritionist on the phone. Not only did I not want to deal with her, but when I expressed my displeasure with the changes and asked about the rules of cancelling membership, she responded defensively, telling me I wasn't special and that I should stop judging the conditioning classes because I don't even take them. I then followed up with an email to get the details in writing and again, I got a response from the nutritionist. Frustrated, I reached out to Chris via Facebook and he called me to discuss. I expressed my disappointment with the changes and told him I didn't feel my class allotment was in line with my pricing. He was already defensive as soon as he called, so after some discussion I could hear him losing his patience and began yelling at me, "What is it worth to you?! What is the right price!?" He then told me repeatedly, "You don't need to come here." Finally, he told me I was paying 700sq ft prices, not the prices worth his new space. I was so shocked by how much he dehumanized me that I got off the phone sobbing. I didn't want to deal with him again after that. My boyfriend also attends this gym and reached out to Chris via email, venting his frustrations about the changes and how I was spoken to by the staff. He was also honest with Chris about how his greed and dehumanization of members is ruining the gym experience for members. After some back and forth, Chris abruptly terminated our memberships, issued refunds, and told us we were not welcome there. This review is long and detailed, but I wanted to make sure that when a new member thinks about joining this gym, they know that it was once a great place that still yields great results, but the owner is on a downward spiral, trading his encouraging coach-like nature for a cold, hard attitude, no longer treating members like family, but like $$.

I have worked out with a lot of trainers over the past 30 years and these guys are truly the…read moreabsolute BEST. They focus 100% on you the entire session and every staff member knows your name and situation, even if you don't work directly with them. They really go above and beyond! Extremely professional and knowledgeable. A well run, super organized, fabulous place. I came in with an extensive injury history and was extremely nervous to work out again. They listened every step of the way and have totally re-built my confidence and stamina.

This is my 6th year of training with Mike Duffy Personal Training. My trainer is Mario DiPreta…read more If you're looking for a welcoming place to start an in-person fitness journey, this is for you. Before joining, I had no idea how to get started, or how to stay motivated. The trainers and staff are friendly and professional. The equipment is excellent, and the programs are well run. If you're someone who isn't at home in a traditional gym, this might be the place for you. This place changed my view on fitness and my life; this is the one fitness routine that I've stuck with consistently and long term. The program is organized and adapted to my needs and goals, Older adults benefit from a stronger, healthier body to avoid injuries, falls, pain, and other issues associated with getting older. You need a solid core for stability, balance and good posture. You'll feel better and be less prone to injuries. I'm 82 and I plan on it continuing for as long as I can show up. Oh, and I'm not the oldest one there.

I bought a Groupon for a few weeks at SETS as a way to stay a little active while back in NJ for…read morethe winter holiday and it was absolutely phenomenal! I always try reduced-rate weeks at local fitness studios when I travel and SETS is by far my favorite. As a new attendee, I immediately felt welcomed by the trainers as well as the others in the class. Even on higher capacity days, the trainers treated us all as individuals, cheering us or pushing us to reach our potential. Every class was unique and HARD - in the best possible way! I never felt that my time was wasted. Those 60 minutes were efficiently organized and all of my muscles were put to the test. In just 2.5 weeks I could already feel stronger and could see the beginnings of muscles I never knew I had before. What was more amazing was that even though my only cardio during that time was the bootcamp it wound up shaving 30 seconds off my mile run time! While I don't live in NJ, I'll absolutely fit in as many workouts at SETS as possible next time I'm back.

I have been working out my whole life. I found this place through a coworker. The instructor…read moreDenise is awesome!! Shes very attentive and really knows her stuff. Great workout every time.

A true Pilates studio! Utilizing reformer, tower, chair, and the latest techniques in building…read morecore strength. Denise , owner and certified instructor, is awesome at ensuring proper form and helps you get the most out of your training. My body has become stronger and leaner. Highly recommend!

Absolutely love this gym! The small class sizes make a huge difference…read moreevery workout feels personal and focused. The trainers are fantastic: knowledgeable, encouraging, and truly invested in your progress. They take the time to tailor each session focusing on weight training, cardio or both combined and ensuring that the workout is done properly so you do not injure yourself. It's the perfect mix of motivation, support, and results. Highly recommend Elite!

Workouts with Ryan, personal trainer went well. Lost inches and weight with Brittany's nutritional…read moreguide. I am a healthier version at Elite Fitness Alliance! Check them out!

I can't recommend Tuf Conditioning highly enough !…read more I have been a client of Trevor at Tuf Conditioning since November 2020. One of the best investments I have made. Trevor is great to work with, spends the time to know his clients and their goals and tailors the program based on your needs. Plus, this is a smaller not-chain gym, owned by Trevor only. So you will always get personalized attention and training. Though small, his gym has all the equipment you can possibly need for a good workout. He keeps track of the workouts each week, all you need to do is show up and enjoy. The routines are varying, and interesting so you never get bored. Most importantly, Trevor knows what he is doing. Trust him, and trust the process, and you WILL reach your goals. Thank you, Trevor !

Trevor is an amazing trainer who always puts the clients' needs first. He has a deep understanding…read moreof what regiments will work for which people. He is a 24/7 support system who will do anything he can to help you out. He helped me lose a significant amount of fat and start feeling confident in myself. He never once made me feel judged and insecure. I can be annoying sometimes in the sense that I can cancel last minute or reschedule often simply because my work life is hectic lately but he was always reassuring that he will help me whatever the situation will be. You have to go to him! Best trainer out there and affordable plans!!