Truly the best workout experience I've ever had! Nicole is a knowledgeable and mature trainer. She really understands anatomy and how to make modifications, while also offering encouragement to go beyond the limits I set for myself. I love the small group size and the overall friendly and supportive environment. Way better than the large, impersonal gyms and health clubs! A very special place! read more

I've been working out at TruFit for almost a year now and couldn't ask for a better experience. All the trainers are friendly and welcoming (even those I don't work with recognize me and greet me), and Izzy is a great matchmaker. She first connected me to Gittel Kanter, who helped me regain balance where childbirth and the rest of life had left me a bit short on physical confidence. She helped me remember where my strength is, and she worked diligently to support my freezing shoulder in ways that allowed me to continue challenging myself. When I needed to switch trainers due to unexpected family-related scheduling issues, Izzy helped to make the transition as seamless as possible, and I've been working with success with Amanda Newman since then. I'd recommend this gym to anyone looking for a supportive space to work out. read more

I have been so pleased with my experience at TruFit! I am at An Age where all of my doctors are telling me I need to strength train & I have a hard time 1) Keeping myself accountable and 2) Not hurting myself. Izzy did a fantastic job matching me with Tony Monley, who knows exactly how to gently motivate and push me while making it all fun. He is also remarkably good at noticing when we need to back off a little & adjusting on the fly. I LOVE that TruFit is a welcoming space for LGBTQA+, POC, and women. I feel safe in every way, which is a challenge for a woman at the gym. Last but not least, their model makes for very reasonable priced one on one quality personal training! read more

My personal trainer, Amanda Newman, has been training me at TrueFit Personal Training Studio for about 2 weeks so far. I am very pleased with the facility. It is clean, well equipped and comfortable. We have been doing weight training and strength training. There are several other trainers working with their clients at the same time, all being very mindful of each other, respecting each other's workout space and it all works very smoothly. I have met the owner, Izzy, who works hard to make her studio work for each of her trainers. Izzy is personable, professional and makes herself available if you have any requests or questions. I am a 73 year old women and have been training with Amanda Newman for 2.5 years. She is incredible. Amanda is extremely diligent about each of her clients using proper techniques to avoid any injuries or complications when weight lifting. She has many varied exercises and stretches for training and conditioning your muscles and body for weight lifting, always working closely with her clients. I highly recommend both TrueFit and Amanda Newman if you are looking to get stronger. read more

Excellent service and intent to get to know what you need in a trainor and fitness routine. I called and left a message for Meg, the owner, about my interests in finding a trainor, she called back with an hour, listened to my needs, goals, and pricepoint. She gave me a description of a few trainors to choose from, all within my price range. She made note to tell me they pride themselves in quick turn-around with communication so you can get into the gym as soon as possible- a trainor called me back literally 3 minutes later. I was in the studio for my first session the very next morning. The studio is small and intimate with a large variety of equipment. I have only been training for a few weeks, but I am already impressed with the personal attention I receive from Deb, who is also a Nutritionist- many of the trainors here have a secondary specialty. Deb listens to my goals, concerns, is encouraging, enthusiastic, and is sensitive to health issues. I already feel healthier, and am enjoying the workouts she designs. The only drawback, for me, is because the building is so old, they have window AC units that don't cool the place thoroughly. So working out in a heat wave in the middle of July can be rough. Other than that, TruFit is aces, and I intend to stick with them for a while! read more

TruFit Personal Training Studio - Trainers Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

Never thought I'd be someone who'd frequent a gym, but TruFit really changed all of that for me. I've seen trainers here weekly for the last 5 years, and most recently have been working with Megan. All of the trainers and clients here are wonderful, and this is an easy and comfortable place for people of all levels of fitness and abilities. The studio is approachable, never too crowded, and really a pleasure to spend time in. Izzy, the owner was the first trainer I ever saw and she has a great sense of how to accommodate anyone no matter where they are on their fitness journey. I'd highly recommend TruFit to anyone! read more

I've been going to TruFit for over a year now and it has surpassed all of my personal training expectations! The space itself is warm, casual, comfortable, and judgment-free. It's "lived-in" in a good way, clean, and outfitted with a wide assortment of equipment and gear divided amongst three rooms/fitness zones. It's located smack-dab in downtown Evanston too, so post-workout coffee--shoutout to Coralie!--or grub options are plentiful. Finding parking can sometimes be difficult for late morning/afternoon sessions, so just leave a little extra time for that (or even better, walk/bike/take the train there). But mostly, it's the people that make TruFit an amazing place. The trainers are highly experienced and encouraging, not intimidating, and in most cases have been with TruFit for years, so they vibe like a family. The clientele is all ages and fitness levels (Northwestern students and profs, young moms, retirees, etc). Overall, everyone is very friendly and fun and will often cheer each other on. Making friends at the gym is a real likelihood here. Community involvement is clearly important to the owner as well, as fundraising events and charity drives benefiting local orgs happen year-round. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for personal training, and especially to those who are new to it or apprehensive about it. Not once at TruFit have I felt embarrassed, ashamed, or neglected (quite the opposite). The personal attention and motivation I've received here is miles beyond what I experienced with a "big box" gym trainer. Oh, and the results! I've lost over 20 lbs, gained some lovely muscle, improved my core strength, received valuable lessons on nutrition, stretching, and proper form, and was able to restore some much-needed confidence, all thanks to TruFit. read more

This place has really changed my life, even if that sounds cheesy to say! This is a long spiel but I hope it will encourage someone like me to take the plunge and see a personal trainer at TruFit. I have never enjoyed exercise (or, realistically, physical activity in general) but once I hit my 30s I knew I had to do something to take better care of myself. I came to the conclusion that the one-on-one accountability of a personal trainer was what I needed. I did some research to figure out what to look for, and found that TruFit's website very clearly states every trainer's qualifications as well as details that can help figure out who will be a good fit. I emailed the owner, Izzy, and said that I thought I would work well with Megan - she agreed with my assessment and set up a meeting right away! I was right, Megan is awesome. Right off the bat, she personalized my experience by assessing my starting point and really focusing on my goals. I was really worried about the possibility of too much focus on weight loss or arbitrarily chosen exercises that wouldn't be right for me, but that is NOT what you will find here. Megan cares about her clients' HEALTH, and what they themselves want to get out of the training. Every workout is perfectly tailored to me, including adjustments when I'm sick or even just exhausted from a particularly long day. I also really want to emphasize that the TruFit environment consistently feels welcoming, judgement-free, and (for lack of a better word) intimate. Starting out, I was genuinely embarrassed about my fitness level - I still get winded and lightheaded pretty easily, and I was sure that any trainer I worked with would be totally exasperated with me, and that others working out would wonder why I was even there. Couldn't be further from the truth. Megan is an incredible cheerleader and makes me feel so good about the good things I'm doing for my body. I see the same folks at TruFit every week and they are just going about their own business meeting their own goals. There are clients of all shapes, sizes, genders, and abilities. And relatedly, there is a really great and comprehensive code of conduct posted, as well as a clearly-advertised gender-neutral restroom. TruFit always feels like a safe and supportive space. I can't recommend it enough. read more

This is a wonderful, 'hidden gem' studio that I've been going to for a year and a half. My trainer, Kathryn Lehner is fantastic--a trainer who actually listens to what I want to work on and then devises work-outs for me that are always creative and fun. Since the studio has been closed for the virus, Kathryn posts workouts for me 3x/week that I can do in my own time. Sp even though I may not be in my peak fitness condition, doing these workouts at least keeps me flexible and strong. Thank you Kathryn and thank you TruFit! read more

TruFit is a great gym, both for people like me who reallllly don't like to move (but know we need to) as well as people who are, shall we say, further along their fitness journeys. It's a friendly, no-muss-no-fuss atmosphere. My trainer (the fantastic Izzy) communicates super clearly, is encouraging and motivating, and always goes the extra mile for her clients. read more

I have been going to TruFit for years, and I love the welcoming atmosphere. The trainers seem to really care about their clients, and they welcome athletes of all shapes, sizes, and abilities. TruFit feels like a judgement-free environment, where it's okay not to be perfect but instead you are welcome for who you are and pushed towards your own, personalized goals. Despite multiple trainers operating out of the same space, it never feels crowded, and the facilities are always clean. (For instance, I've never walked away with someone else's hair or dirt stuck to my arms, my biggest workout peeve!) I also appreciate all the upgrades to equipment and facilities of late, and I love that the studio is on the second floor so that I'm not on display for all passersby on the street. read more

TruFit Studio is a team of experienced trainers and nutritionalists who help a diverse clientele achieve their personal fitness goals in an inclusive, positive environment. The gym's atmosphere is very friendly and supportive and I really look forward my training sessions at TruFit! read more

TruFit is the perfect solution for busy moms! I'll admit that I really don't enjoy intense exercise and if left to my own devices often skimp on workouts. With Megan cheering, pushing, and coaching me, though, I walk away invigorated and pushed to my limit in the best possible way. The location is ideal for anyone who lives or works in the downtown Evanston area and the facilities are wonderful. With only a few people in the facility at a time, I'm able to focus intently in a way that I just can't accomplish in a gym environment. read more