Started training with Matt Barker a few months ago, he explained his approach and he has been very consistent. Matt does push you to do more but not in a drill sergeant way. He is supportive and encouraging while continually challenging you. I have seen the steady improvement and I know he will do what he can to keep me on the right track. read more

Austin at Transform has been great - helping me keep track of my workouts, helping with food tracking, and pushing the amount of weight I can lift. It's been great and I can't recommend him enough. It makes all the difference having someone guide you through things and he makes it easy to get results. read more

This place has the best trainers! I've been training with Becky for a couple years now and I love her!! The progress I have made is astonishing! I wanted a personalized training schedule and one on one and I couldn't be happier!! My consultant was Matt Barker and he really made me feel at ease and walked me through the nutrition and my personal level of fitness and goals. He was very professional and I decided to give them a try. 2 years later and I've lost 40 pounds and multiple inches. I trust them to steer me in the right direction and if I veer off course, they are very supportive of me (but they don't take my excuses either). Pictures will follow. No contracts either!! It definitely encourages you to get out of it exactly what you put into it!! read more

Matt has been awesome to work with. He's strikes a pretty perfect balance between taking things seriously and throwing in comedic relief into our sessions. He's also great at tailoring to where I'm at and what I need, encouraging me when I'm down on myself or not feeling great and pushing me to my limits when I need that push to help me see what I'm capable of. He's also provided effective nutrition guidance, which has been a pain point with personal trainers in the past. I can't wait to be one of his transformation stories - of which there plenty already. Worth every penny!!! read more

I am so thankful that I found Matt and Transform. I cannot say enough good things about Matt! He knows what he is talking about when it comes to food and fitness. I was on the diet train for a long time before finding Matt, trying all of the latest fads. The scale would not budge, and I always felt like I was dieting and depriving myself. Since finding Matt three months ago, I have lost over 20lbs of fat, have gained a couple pounds of muscle, and am really eating (and drinking!) what I want. Matt understands nutrition, and he sets very attainable goals. The workouts are intense and always challenging. Matt is the perfect mix of tough, encouraging, and empathetic. He truly wants you to reach your goals and is willing to help in any way possible. If you want results, do yourself a favor and schedule a consult with Matt! read more

I had a great experience with Transform! Matt was my trainer and he was professional, experienced, knowledgeable and very supportive in helping me meet my goals. I have worked out throughout my life but was needing a kickstart to get me motivated again and back into a routine. The whole staff is very friendly and accepting, no matter what stage you're at with your fitness, from beginner to advanced. They also help with nutritional coaching and instruction, and combined with the exercise sessions you can really see results. If you're someone who has trouble getting to the gym on your own, want to supplement your exercise routine with a few sessions with a professional trainer, or are just starting out and want a safe, nonthreatening, accepting and friendly atmosphere, I highly recommend Transform! read more

Transform has been one of the better health experiences of my life. Matt and Becky are very welcoming and positive and they make going to a gym something to look forward to. I personally worked with Matt to try and achieve my weight loss and transformation goals. His coaching was very easy to understand and follow and the system was straightforward. Make no mistake - you have to put in the work yourself, but the folks at Transform guide you through it every step of the way. read more

I would definitely, definitely recommend Transform. I started working out with Alicia and Matt in December and they are both Rock Stars!! I have used many gyms over the years and I can honestly say, hands down, this is the BEST! Everyone is so kind and welcoming. I have learned so much from them with regards to my nutrition and what I should actually be eating. The workout sessions are hard, but they make them relaxing and enjoyable. I do not dread going to this gym and I would say that anyone looking to make a significant and meaningful change in their life should give Transform a try! You won't regret it! read more

I would highly recommend Transform fitness if you are in search of a personal trainer. The main reason for me was to become stronger after suffering some leg and neck issues earlier in the year caused by weak muscles and a high activity level. I feel that after my ~1.5 months with the studio, I accomplished what I needed. I feel stronger and have been able to do the activities I like doing without feeling strained/weak afterwards. Alicia, who was my personal training, was very professional, knowledgeable and easy to work with. Alicia taught me a great foundation of exercises that I can easily remember and build upon as I continue on my own. I enjoyed going to each session despite how tough some of them were. I am very appreciative of the help and knowledge shared! read more

I've been training with Becky since May of this year and couldn't be happier with my results! When I came to Transform I'd already lost 120+ lbs but hadn't ever worked out. Becky was so helpful considering I was starting from scratch with zero gym knowledge and I have a great time training here! The support in the gym as well as the nutrition guidelines they provide here make this a really personalized experience and for me is much better than being lost in a gym on my own. Since May I'm down 37lbs and know I can continue to reach my goals at Transform Scottsdale! read more

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I am back at it with Matt after taking a break for about a year and a half. I am down 50+ lbs since rejoining back in April of 2019. I am more determined now than I was 2 years ago. I have also gotten my dad to join! He is working with Matt and making amazing progress. He is over 50 and never really worked out in his life, he is also down 40+ lbs since April. I highly recommend Matt Hoodie to help you reach your weight loss and healthy lifestyle goals. read more

This is an excellent gym that has first rate trainers. Since working with Sierra and Matt, I have lost weight and have become much stronger. I really enjoy the atmosphere and the help that this team has given me. Very good value and fantastic results. Highly recommend! read more

Conveniently located in Grayhawk and Scottsdale roads and down the street from my house, Underground Fitness is a well equipped facility and a good alternative to the crowded big box gyms such as Lifetime Fitness. For the most part, the owners and staff are friendly and engaging. The weights and equipment are plentiful for a good workout. The trainers are experienced and thorough and focus on good form and technique. Glad I found this place! read more

I train at Underground Fitness with Tom W and he has been nothing but professional with his daily workout routines, respectful of my past health history and flexible in terms of scheduling. I believe one of the most important qualities I look for in a personal trainer is their ability to listen to their clients. Each of us have our own individual goals and not always are they the same as the trainer. From day one Tom has listened to what I was specifically looking to achieve and he built a solid workout around these personal goals. If you are looking for a solid trainer, I personally recommend Tom W at Underground Fitness at Grayhawk. read more

I once paid for a gym membership for 2.5 years but never stepped foot in the door. However when I started training with Matt Barker he motivated me to work out twice a week. He kept me focused and motivated; now I am even go to the gym by myself. Feeling stronger and more confident. read more

"Outstanding master of his craft; incredibly bright with a treasure trove of health and fitness knowledge; expert in weight training, weight lost; spontaneous personality that make workouts fun (easy to talk to). Matt Hoodie is brimming with the brains to help anyone achieve the brawn. He's honestly the real deal in an industry full of wannabees and is the standard by which any trainer should be measured." Eric F read more

Loved our workout with Matt. Highly recommend! He made the workout fun while making sure we had good form and pushed us to do better.

Becky has helped me tremendously in transforming my body. She's made our sessions fun and enjoyable and they are completely tailored to my needs, helping me improve my problem areas. She's extremely knowledgeable and always comes up with new exercises that keep me engaged while being highly effective. I can't recommend her enough! read more

I've been going to Transform with Rhi since April and she is truly amazing! The whole staff is friendly and welcoming. I got the incredible opportunity to pair up with Rhi and she is really helping me become a better version of myself and more than just physically. She listened to my needs and goals and personalized a plan for me. She tweaked the plan according to how I was doing to help me get to my goal and that's something I never experienced anywhere else before. Treat yo self by visiting Transform if you're ready for a change! read more

I've been training at Transform Scottsdale once a week for 30 minutes with Rhianna Scolli since the beginning of 2019. I regularly go to barre and spin classes, but wanted to supplement that with some personal training to target the other areas of my body that aren't addressed through barre and spin. We mostly focus on back work, and I've noticed a huge difference in my back strength and posture over recent months! Even just going once a week, I've noticed a difference and can handle a lot more weight than I could when I first started going. Rhianna keeps things fresh by switching up the exercises and coming up with all kinds of creative and fun ways to work me out. They have all kinds of equipment and weights to work with. Rhianna is a stickler for good form and helps me to ensure my body posture is correct when I'm doing each exercise so that I get the most benefit out of it. She also got me started tracking my food and calorie intake so that I can make more informed and healthy food choices. Most importantly, she asks you what your goals are so that she can tailor the workout to what you're looking for. In my case, I'm not really looking to lose weight and she recognizes that. The other trainers seem really competent and nice as well. I highly recommend Transform Scottsdale for personal training! Many of their customers have experienced significant body transformations. Rhianna will work your butt off! read more

I used to work with matt when he was starting out as a personal trainer. But when I wasn't showing enough progress he cut me from his clientele list because of an image he was attempting to make. I have made multiple attempts recently to discuss the possibility of working with him again over the last year and a half and he has dismissed every message. I have sent him messages through facebook, Instagram and even an inquiry of services on his website. I have not heard one word back. He is oblivious to the mental health of someone that struggles with autism and mental illness even though he says he has autism. I doubt he does. I am pretty sure he said that just to get me as a client in the first place. He doesn't care about those who don't make enough progress. Of he really wanted to help me he would've worked on helping me and not throw me away like a piece of trash. read more

I've been a member at Orangetheory Fitness for over 4 years and wanted to switch things up a bit and see what I could do to get in shape for my daughter's upcoming wedding and the big 5-0 Birthday. I immediately connected with co-owner, Becky Hoodie and knew this was the place for me. In just 2 months I see a significant difference in my body and Becky is always available for questions and concerns. She's extremely knowledgeable in exercise and nutrition. She focuses on me while training and not anything else. The staff at Transform are all knowledgeable, helpful and friendly. I've found my new workout home! read more

I've worked with Matt Barker a trainer at Transform for the last 10 months. He is fantastic! I used to workout just 1:1 but he got to know me and what I needed to motivate me to reach my goal and I know workout twice a week in his ladies group. It has been a game changer for me because it keeps me accountable for what I do at the gym but also what I do outside of the gym. He gives us challenges to reach our fitness goals that keep me motivated to succeed. I really enjoy working out with Matt and appreciate his knowledge. read more

I have trained with a few trainers at Transform. They are all excellent! I have been with Matt Barker for several months and I'm loving it! I'm "older" so my core is important and I have a proclivity to osteoporosis as well. With Matt's help, my strength and balance has been enhanced. I just had a bone density test and have improved, not just maintained, from my last test. I KNOW that it has to do with the expert training that I am receiving. And not only does he check in with me between my visits but he gives me homework too! He's Grrreat!!! read more

transform has everything one could want in a gym! great location, great staff, great equipment. i highly recommend matt as a trainer and look forward to my session with him every time. read more

Matt is an absolute wizard when it comes to nutrition and training!!! Matt has helped me lose fat and build muscle in a short amount of time. He has a no nonsense approach to nutrition, and won't give you any BS. His programs are simple, sustainable, and very effective. I've gone to other trainers in the past, and have never had results that I got in just a couple months from Matt and his team at Transform. read more

I absolutely love training with Becky here at Transform Scottsdale!! After about 10 months training with her, I am so much stronger and feel overall better/healthier. She has taught me so much about macros, proper technique when lifting weights, and pushing myself to my potential. I don't know what I would do without her! read more

I joined Transform Scottsdale in January wanting to focus on me and my health. I have been working with Shelby and she is amazing! Very knowledgeable and always checking in on how eating is going, how weight is, and overall how I'm feeling. I have always been an active person but never really saw the results I wanted. I was drawn to transform because their focus on not only the work out but on nutrition too. I am not one for restrictive diets and I really appreciate that transform does not make it seem like a diet. They make sure you are educated on nutrition and they give you goals to hit but also acknowledge that while nutrition is big you still have to live your life and that is okay! After just over three months, I can honestly say I never expected the results I have seen. I am eating better, look lean, and overall feel amazing. Everyone at transform is friendly and knowledgeable. Great gym and great atmosphere! Highly recommend! read more

The studio is very clean and well kept. The staff is extremely friendly. Matt is a great trainer.

after being at underground i discovered that the outstanding review in yelp that had persuaded me to give underground a chance was written by chads wife, one of the partners. how do i know this, because i asked chad about it. it violated yelp policies, i educated chad on that and he removed it. so if i am harsh, it is well deserved. reviews on yelp are intended to be honest account of customer experiences, and not from interested parties. I take pride in being part of the Yelp community, giving fair and balanced reviews is part of contributing to that community. My reviews are honest and tempered (read my other reviews). That IS the intention of yelp reviews, is it not? this review comes thoughtfully months after leaving underground and after i was a client for over 8 months, exercising at the studio 5-6x a week and spending THOUSANDS of dollars. Therefore, it is NOT an isolated account or incident, it is a FAIR review of the services rendered. I was a client for 8 months and many clients dropped out in the course of patronage with the same complaints. I have emails correspondence regarding my concerns with Chad. I also spoke in person with Chad about my specific concerns. the owners ignorance, does not mean the concerns were not valid or real, it does mean the owner is not informed. Rather then being defensive or dismissive, he could simply be apologetic. at least 5 people in our group were dissatisfied, that is real. perhaps the owner should inquire with previous member about satisfaction and reason for leaving the studio, that might be very useful to his business. 1.Many of the clients complained that their archaic system of billing was beneficial to Underground. they neither emailed or gave monthly receipts, the onus was on the client to look at monthly statements. After many months of being at underground chad billed me for two past months that were billed incorrectly, he neither called, emailed me or approached me at the studio which i was at at least 5x a week, he simply charged my cc without informing me of an overcharge of hundreds of dollars. This lack of communication and lack of courtesy was a perfect example of where his loyalties lie, its in his bottom dollar rather his clients health. 2.air temperature became an EVERYDAY struggle. i once became ill because it was so hot, the temperature was kept in the 80's even on extremely hot days and on many occasions i took pictures of the thermostat setting to show my husband because he couldn't believe how irresponsible Chad was in allowing clients to exercise in hot conditions. music was boring and unmotivating and this was also a continuous struggle with Chad. chads argument about the music and air temperature was that he couldn't cater to every members tastes, even though in my group class we ALL had the same complaints. 3. Chad's lack of hospitality is by an large personality driven. He often failed to look up from the computer to greet his clients when we entered the studio. my family and i were members for over 8 months and this lack of hospitality was reflected in his membership, hardly anyone was friendly despite our eagerness to befriend. the cost was outrageous considering the serious inability to listen to customers and serve clients. details are rather important and Chad and underground have little appreciation for such matters. Consider crossfit, it is intense, fun, has great music, they offer many classes at 1/8 of the cost. read more

I started training with Mark in May. He is very knowledgeable and has a great motivating style. He pushes you, without the Jillian Michaels style, so I did better than I thought. He helped me keep on track with my goals. This is a serious gym if you want results. They focus on your goals and design a workout and meal suggestions tailored to you. If you are looking for real results and you are at a lost where to start, you should give them a try, you won't regret it. read more

I have never used a personal trainer before I signed up at UGF. I am so happy I did! I always did Group Training classes at my gym. I work out with Chad and Mark and they are both fantastic and so knowledgeable. They push me and encourage me every time I work out with them, They have also taught me a lot about nutrition. I am thrilled they opened in the Grayhawk shopping center! read more

The people here are knowledgeable and courteous. From my first interaction with Max when I walked in off the street to my bi-weekly personal training sessions with Tom I have never felt anything other than acceptance and respect. Tom is great, very attentive and motivating. I have been focusing more on proper form and improving flexibility and I feel great! Give these guys a try, I think you will not regret it. read more

Awesome place! Nice atmosphere, undivided attention from the trainers, never too crowded. Max is the BEST, really helped me get my hips back into shape after replacement surgery. Highly recommend!!! read more

My husband and I have trained with Chad for many years. With his excellent training skills and expertise in nutrition to help us, we have both lost over 35 lbs. each. As we continue to lose weight and get healthier, Chad is always encouraging and supportive as well as always giving us challenging workouts. The workouts constantly change as we lose weight and become fitter as well as never being routine or boring. They are always challenging but fun too! He is flexible and accommodating with scheduling. If you truly want an extremely well-trained and certified personal trainer, we strongly recommend you try Underground Fitness. Also, the entire staff is great and the facility is top notch! Jan and Don M. read more

The support I get from Matt is amazing! Not only with physical workouts, but with nutritional support too. Matt is the only trainer I've had that actually sends texts throughout the day, checking in to make sure I stay on course. Underground Fitness really puts PERSONAL into personal training. read more

This particular UFit is wonderful. The trainers are knowledgeable, caring, and they get results. I moved to Scottsdale just over 3 months ago, out of shape and tired. I was desperate to find a good trainer who I could relate to, who knows his/her stuff, and who could help me get motivated to get back on the healthy lifestyle wagon. So, I googled "best personal trainers in Scottsdale." Becky and Matt Hoodie's UFit was at the top of the list. I read their story and immediately sent them a note through their website requesting a consultation. Becky responded the same day and was able to see me that Saturday. I walked in, was greeted by Becky, Matt and Tom, and immediately Becky and I hit it off. She totally understood where I was coming from, what my goals were, and made me feel awesome about my potential. My following session with Becky was great and I knew I was in the right place. Unfortunately our schedules conflicted so it made more sense for me to train with her husband Matt going forward. The transition was seamless and Matt was just as awesome. I've been working with Matt for a month now, and even though I work crazy hours and rarely get to step away from my computer, my workouts with Matt are the highlights of my week. He's a great trainer, teaching while he trains so you know exactly what muscles you're working and why. He's also a great listener, especially on those long frustrating workdays, helping me take out my frustration on the weights, and always reminding me about my potential and how close I am to achieving my goals as long as I'm dedicated. He's helped me get myself back on track and I'm very grateful for that. If you're looking for trainers who care and who get results, this UFit is the place to go. All of the trainers are stellar...they know their stuff, look the part, and walk the talk. You'll feel like family here, I highly recommend it. What are you waiting for...book a consultation! :) read more

Underground Fitness made me feel right at home from day one! I love the attention given by the personal trainer given in a small group training setting. The gym is super clean and the members are all really friendly too! read more

I can't disagree more with Liza. I have been working out with Max and occasionally Rob and Tom. I am always greeted with a smile, concern for how I am feeling, and a positive attitude that makes me motivated to work out. The trainers are all about safety and form and are paying close attention to their clients. I ask to change the music when I don't like it. Max will even grin and bear it when I ask him to turn on the 80's channel! They were very upfront about the monthly charges. The same amount is charged to my card each month. No surprises and no need for receipts. The gym is extremely clean and up to date with their equipment. I'm never intimidated working out there. It is a small, intimate environment in which I can truly focus on myself. They are extremely flexible with changing schedules as well. I highly recommend UF if you are looking for a professional and well educated personal trainer. read more

I have been training with Chad for about 5 years in various locations and am so impressed with his knowledge and professionalism. My workouts are enjoyable, tough and effective and I know I am more healthy because of him. He uses a lot of body weight exercises (I can finally do pull ups!) and the activities feel very functional to really improve the quality of my life. He always takes my needs into consideration when planning a workout and is very flexible with immediately changing things up if he or I notice something unexpected. He has great nutrition advice, too! I love the facility and location close to the 101 is convenient. I highly recommend the Grayhawk Underground Fitness. read more