Without reservation, I recommend Paul to anyone considering learning how to golf. Since my…read morechildhood, I have had many different personal trainers and coaches for various types of exercises- from Pilates to water skiing; still, Paul is the best coach ever for the following reasons. His teaching style/philosophy, professionalism, experience, strong yet encouraging communication style, and organizational style are unequaled in this business. 1. At the beginning of the sessions, he consulted with clients to set a clear and achievable goal and reached the goal by the end of the promised sessions. It was my first time learning how to golf (I started from zero background knowledge/experience, didn't even had a club), and my goal was to get to the point where I can enjoy golfing without sabotaging myself from establishing any bad habits or postures. What I like the most about Paul's teaching style was that he gave me immediate feedback when I was learning 1) grip, 2) stance, 3) backswing, 4) full swing, 5) follow-through, and 6) body turn. This immediate feedback style tremendously helped me not develop any bad habits from the beginning, which I appreciate SO MUCH. Additionally, whenever I had questions, I was able to get my questions answered promptly. Paul shared online and offline (book/media) resources to get his client informed with the correct information. 2. Paul is professional and experienced with appropriate credentials. I firmly believe his professional demeanor and attributes came from his long years of experience as a trainer. Having an adequate amount of knowledge is important as a trainer. The thing is-just because trainers have the knowledge, this doesn't mean they have real-world experience. But, Paul does and gets results for a client. Period. 3. Also, another aspect I really liked about my learning experience with Paul was his clear yet encouraging both verbal and non-verbal communication style. This style also aligns with motivating his clients intrinsically. His empathetic listening as well as the way he gets the information across to clients are top-notch. As a person who speaks English as a third language, I felt lucky to have Paul as my coach because he was patient enough to explain until I understood his cueing. Also, this is more about organizational style: whenever we needed to set up a schedule for following sessions, he shared a google invitation with a client. In this way, both clients and the trainer were able to keep the schedule organized on both ends. Taken together, I am super glad that I was able to learn how to golf from Paul and wish all the best for him and his business. Thank you, Paul!

My husband and I started seeing Paul a little over 6 months ago, just after my husband was…read morediagnosed with type 2 diabetes at the age of 33. We'd been on a downward spiral for several years with our eating habits and lack of exercise, but we had no idea things had gotten that bad. The doctor's diagnosis was actually a blessing in disguise, because it led us to finding Paul. We knew that we needed to see someone who was a nutritionist as well as a trainer, mainly to help my husband with his blood sugar levels. He was great at helping us understand how what we ate would impact us throughout our day, tailoring his advice for a diabetic and a non-diabetic. I'm a bit of a self-professed foodie, so this was the hardest part for me personally. Paul made it easier by forcing me to be accountable for what I was eating and to really examine my nutrition as a whole. Then there is the training...I was a little curious as to how he'd handle me and my husband training at the same time. We're pretty much opposites when it comes to working out. I enjoy it and while I may balk at certain things, I'll generally do them. My husband on the other hand is pretty new to the gym and doesn't really enjoy working out. Paul is an amazing trainer! He's able to motivate both of us equally, pushing us to do more reps/lift more weight than we thought we could. He's great at challenging each of us to get the most out of our sessions. And I can say....it's definitely paid off! We've both gained more muscle and lost more fat than I think we would have been able to on our own (I dropped from 47% down to 33% body fat in 6 months). The overall improvement to our health has been dramatic as well; we both have more energy and make fewer trips to the doctor's office. While we still have a ways to go to hit our goal weights, after seeing what can be accomplished in just 6 months with Paul, we're confident that it will happen!!

I have been working with the Wildly Fit trainers for over 4 years now and they are fantastic. Each…read moretrainer is genuinely committed to my growth and my path to fitness. They keep the mood upbeat and fun and motivate me every day. In my late 50's and feeling strong and proud, thanks to Wildly Fit!

Really solid personal training. I moved recently from California and wanted to keep up with my…read morefitness routing of weight training twice a week. I also have an old injury that I've sustained for several years. Although I've had a few flare ups, it's been massively reduced. I work primarily with Ben, but have also worked with Lucy and Christian and Anmar. They all knew how to work around my specific injury and support my recovery. They're also just wonderful people! The trainers are also knowledgeable and credible. Amy, for example, works with pro athletes in the NFL and each of them has a soli understanding of anatomy. Highly recommend Wildly Fit!

The workouts here are only 30 minutes, but highly effective. Jan and Jerry are knowledgeable, kind,…read moreand fun coaches. I am seeing great progress in my muscle strength and overall fitness.

Ann Arbor Fit Body Boot camp should be at the top of your list if considering a fitness class…read moreapproach. Although I am a member of another location, I was welcomed here (i was visiting family for a few days) to participate in classes under the great exchange policy of the Fit Body Boot Camp organisation. The whole concept of this national chain of centers is to turn fat into muscle and give the total body conditioning, tone and strength. The classes are only 30 minutes, but are 30 very busy minutes. Every class has similar concept but are different. Its interesting, rewarding and is done at your own pace. The Jackson road facility is spotless clean, welcoming and well equipped. It is managed by real professionals who insure that you do the exercises with proper form with your own level of capability always considered. You will be impressed!

Demond is an amazing human being - not only personable, funny and engaging, but incredibly…read moreknowledgeable about sports, fitness and being well in body and spirit. I started training with him in January, and he has coached me through a complete transformation. I believe that his team is simply the best around - his leadership from his military days shines through. His genuine care and concern for his clients, ranging from school kids, to people who are disabled, to young athletes to harried executives, is inspiring. My own life is better because I know Demond, and wish him every success in his thriving business! And Ann Arbor is so lucky to have him here!!!

From the owner: A2 Fitness Professionals is dedicated to improving your overall health and wellness. We offer…read morefitness classes, educational programs, personal training, corporate health programs and more. Your fitness journey starts here with holistic support and guidance from our personal trainers. We also realize that health and wellness extend beyond just working out, so we provide other services such as massage therapy, and food coaching to help aid in your overall journey to wholeness.

I LOVE this place!! I've taken GYROTONIC and GYROKENESIS classes from a number of teachers, and the…read moreteachers here do a great job of making exercise accessible and imbuing classes with creativity. A welcoming space with lots of natural light.

OMG! I am so happy I found this place! I had two weeks of private instruction with Jen and…read moreSabrie. They were both so attentive and knowledgeable about anatomy and physiology and really helped support my strengthening work. They are both so detail oriented that I could actually feel which muscles were activating during our session's! The building was also really nice. All the equipment you need for a good session! I like the fact that they have single use cloth hand towels in the rest rooms! Finally! I almost cried when I saw this! Seriously

I signed up for Personal Training sessions with Mary, and while I had several fitness goals, Mary…read morehelped me decide to focus on losing fat while becoming stronger. I had been working out but had not been seeing the results I wanted, so Mary put me on the right track and customized my training towards my most important goals. A regular frequency of sessions combined with managing my diet helped me see effective results within the first month, but more importantly, I learnt a lot from Mary well beyond the training sessions. I was given a lot of additional guidance and exercises, and Mary identified my weakest areas (my core, of course!), and ensured we worked it out at our sessions. In addition to core, balance was a key area we worked on. Mary also taught me various routines and exercises and variations, while explaining their effectiveness as well. Mary was also careful about form and always erred on the safe side - she is very focused on avoiding injury while still working out really hard. I would be continuing these sessions, except that I had to move out of Ann Arbor!

From the owner: I am a local fitness trainer with specialized certifications in weight loss, youth fitness, senior…read morefitness, and corrective exercise. I accept clients of any fitness level including athletes, and individuals recovering from injury.

The trainers at Thrive Training Facility have changed my life. When I made the decision "something…read morehad to be done", I was overweight (by 40 lbs), extremely out of shape, and desperate. I felt trapped in my own body and like there was nothing I could do to get back on track. I was ashamed and embarrassed. The thing that made me come in was reading other reviews that talked about how kind the trainers are here and what a safe space the gym is for people like me - completely inexperienced with strength training and very unfit. I work with Josie and Alexus, both of whom are EXCELLENT at what they do - true professionals and honestly fun to be around and talk to (which helps those killer sets go by in a flash). Alexus has also worked with me on nutrition and macro meal planning, which has really helped me re-learn to eat for fuel for my body, which I respect so much more now. I have never trained with Amir but he learned my name day one and always says hello and compliments my hard work. Everyone is so nice and non-judgmental... please don't hesitate to come here out of worry you 'won't fit in or aren't athletic enough'. I have been SO happy with my progress, but what is truly amazing is that this team worked with me around my very difficult schedule and helped me to improve my fitness without injury, despite me coming in overweight and unexercised for two years. High quality personal training is an investment and you can rest assured your money is well spent with the crew at Thrive. Don't wait to change your life. Stop telling yourself you can't, like I did for far too long. YES YOU CAN, and Thrive Fitness will show you how.

Amir is one of the best people I have ever met and has changed my life. I met him through my…read moreroommate and I reached out later because I needed football specific strength and conditioning. My body improved so much from training with Amir. However, the biggest improvement I made with Amir was my outside of the gym. He helped me improve my diet, flexibility, sleep habits, and many more. We have had many great conversations to this day and I'm proud to call him a friend. One of the best phone calls I have ever made was calling Amir!

Only came here once to try out the facilities while searching for a new gym to join, but Advantage…read morehas surely caught my attention. While it specializes in personal and team training, it also offers memberships for those that're just trying to find a place to workout. Along with a handful of non-franchise gyms, Advantage offers its facilities for a reasonable price. They don't have a large variety of exercise machines, but they do have the essentials, drawing in powerlifters, Crossfitters, and calisthenic-focused athletes. If you're the type that needs the fancy cable or isolateral machines, mirrors on every wall, or 15 different types of cardio machines, this place definitely isn't for you.

From the owner: Helping you lose weight, feel great and get back to doing the things you want to do. Personalized…read moretraining in a small group environment means you get the coaching and support you need, and the fun, friendly community you're looking for.