This gym is truly the best! Their small group personal training has been a lifesaver as I've been digging myself out of a hole of chronic back pain. Transitioned from weekly physical therapy to lifting twice a week with these fine folks and 3 months in I feel so much stronger and my back pain has improved significantly! As far as what to expect with small group training: you get your own personal workout plan and guidance aligned to your goals with the added benefit of a couple of other folks also working out to socialize with. I love this way of learning about fitness and being challenged and it's been great being on this journey with other folks as well! It's become a non negotiable part of my routine that I absolutely love. The trainers are super kind and friendly and very knowledgeable when it comes to modifications but also aren't afraid to tell you when they think you can do more. Devin also has great taste in music This gym is super inclusive and a considerate neighbor to all folks that hang out on Cap Hill. The location is awesome and very walkable but for those days you need to drive you can generally find street parking pretty easily by the park. I LOVE this gym and all the people there, I'm only leaving because I'm moving and even then I find myself considering commuting in rush hour traffic for the awesome vibes read more

Can't recommend Uplift Fitness enough. Devon was helpful and knowledgeable. As someone who has been going to the gym for a few years, and who has had a trainer in the past a few years ago, Devon totally changed my gym game. He and Rena are helpful, kind, personable, and knowledgeable! read more

Devon is an awesome coach! As a gym novice, I was super intimidated to start the process, but Devon met me where I was. I started with completely online training, and found that I enjoyed it so much I added weekly in-person sessions. The personalized approach and commitment to my goals have led to incredible results that keep me energized and excited to go to the gym! I cannot recommend Uplift Fitness (and Devon) enough. read more

I've been working out with Rena of Uplift Fitness for a year and half. I do in-person coaching (1 hour) once a week, then work out on my own 2 days a week with a plan she creates for me monthly. I totally recommend reaching out to her and Uplift Fitness if you're seeking out a trainer, especially if you work out at Rain City Fit gym. Over this time, I've learned so much when training under Rena. She is extremely knowledgeable and a great teacher. I've had trainers in the past, but I've never stuck around with one as long as I did with her. I feel that I just keep on learning, and she's just so fun to spend time and chat with. She's able to answer why we may be doing an exercise, what muscles it targets, and PROPER FORM & BREATHING. I can't stress that last point enough. I've had trainers in the past that taught me everything wrong, this explains why I had body pains in the past and couldn't push myself hard enough. However, Rena has been a blessing in ensuring that I'm tackling exercises in a safe and attentive way. Even during covid-times, she was able to create an at-home plan when the gym was closed. This helped me keep motivated and not regress too far with my in-gym progress. These have been super tricky times and she has been extremely accommodating with every curveball that's been thrown at us. After all this time training with Rena, I can confidently say that I'm stronger and more knowledgable than I've ever been. I am still working out with her now, because I continue to learn something new and refine my capabilities each week. read more

I connected with Rena and Uplift Fitness at the end of 2020. I had help finding Uplift as a powerlifting friend of mine encouraged me to go to Rain City Fit and recommended Rena when I was looking at the trainers at the gym. As I read about what appeared to be an exceptionally healthy approach to programming and lifting, I was still concerned about how this would work. I didn't want to be treated poorly and that was what I associated trainers with: spraying shame mid-set, seemingly disappointed if you don't hit certain numbers, or even saying something should be easy when it doesn't feel that way. I had an image of less care and more unnecessarily brutal boot camp regimens, and was blown out of the water when I was greeted with care for my body and mind in conjunction with a program that made sense for me. Rena is always kind, gentle, and funny. She will drop weight or stop after a set to implement other movements that will facilitate proper form and technique. I once hid my pain, but learned how foolish that was rather quickly and have kept communication open with Rena. She in turn has helped me move from a body that was consistently being injured through wild workout plans found on Pinterest (not shaming Pinterest here) to one that can truly isolate and focus strength and mobility to stop unnecessary pain and soreness while pushing my max. The fact that she has shown me that we can have a chill workout has made me feel more empowered with my lifting. She also is there to encourage me to do more when she knows I can: she is confident in me and that makes me more confident! Though I have not worked directly with Devon and Alexa, they are both super sweet and positive people. They want others to succeed in their goals and you can see it and feel it. I loved hearing Alexa when she first started as she would offer a tour of the gym to her clients so they could feel confident in the gym without her. It's that kind of thing that we need; empowering people in spaces where we don't normally feel safe and comfortable. In about a year and a half I have put 5 inches on my hips, waist and chest, and I LOVE how strong my legs are and the way my ass looks in shop windows. Never thought I could be big and strong and happy, as I always equated happiness with a specific body image. Strength is where it is at and I f*ing love it here, with these folks, being strong and eating pizza. read more

I worked with Rena 3 times a week while I trained for a mountain expedition. Due to my sort of crazy work schedule, we had to meet at the ungodly hour of 5:30am. Rena was always chipper as could be, it was almost sicking really how excited she was to exercise. I had never done a squat in my like, I had never really done any meaningful exercise at a gym at all, actually. The only real experience exercising I have is cardio. She was super helpful, super patient and really just fun to hang out with. After only a few weeks we had running jokes, she would let me pick the music, though my brain wasn't really functional at that hour so she usually picked. I still have songs in my spotify playlist from our exercises. She has an awesome sense of humor that really makes the time fly. She is clearly knowledgable about exercise (one would hope with a personal trainer right? Kind of seems like a given), nutrition (again, I feel like this goes without saying, but maybe this is what tips the balance and makes you decide to pick her). I am currently focusing on other goals, but when I come back around for another mountain expedition or I am just trying to get stronger/healthier, Rena is the one I trust. She's great. Do it. The attached photo is me achieving my goal due in part to being under the tutelage of Rena. read more

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I have been working out with Rena for about 1.5 years. I have made so much progress and am stronger than ever. Rena is so kind and supportive and helps answer any questions you have. I highly recommend to anyone looking for a trainer! read more

I've been getting online coaching from Rena during shelter-in-place and it's been amazing. She's incredibly responsive, knowledgeable, attentive, and nonjudgmental. Any concerns I had about training online rather than in person quickly went away thanks to how available she is to help whenever I need it. And I've noticed a huge difference in my fitness in a short amount of time with her help to get me training and eating smarter. Highly recommend! read more

Rena is THE BEST. She knows her stuff when it comes to total body workouts, and will personalize your workout to best suit you. She does research for her clients on her own time so she can come prepared with a program that is designed for your personal fitness needs and goals. On top of all that, she's super fun to be around. She once drew me a hand drawing of a parakeet, and I still have it taped up on my wall. :-) read more

Rena is an angel who came into my life! Exercising doesn't come natural to me and she not only physically helped me, but emotionally helped build my confidence in knowing how to exercise and love my body. Rena has a special energy that exudes in her work. Once you meet her, you'll never want to leave her. read more

Uplift fitness has been great! I learned about it theough a friend of mine who has trained with Rena for a couple of months now and they have seen great results. I went in because i wanted to learn how to squat better and lose some weight. Ive been training with them since they opened there location and my squats are looking better and ive already started to lose some weight! I would highly recommend uplift to anyone! read more

Devon worked with me when he was still at 180. I was worried he would push me to a point where I would never want to return, but he was patient and mindful of my limitations while encouraging me to achieve my goal. Devon also kept funds in mind and worked with my budget. He found a way to create a plan so I didn't go broke trying to stay healthy! I highly recommend Devon! read more

Uplift Fitness really focuses on your goals and gives you a realistic expectation of how to achieve them. I've been working with them for two months now and I can already see the results!! I've been working on really toning my body -arms, legs, back, and booty). My weakness is food. Period. But with the coaches emphasis on a balance diet and the correct exercises, I've been able to accomplish way more than I thought-- of course with the help of their discipline. Not only do the coaches really push you to do your best, but the way they go about training is really, actually uplifting. (Ha ha get it, it all makes sense now!) But in all seriousness, you can tell that they love their job and helping people out, which makes all the difference in the world. I would definitely recommend them if you need a boost in your lifestyle!! 10/10 read more

I worked with Rena 2-3x/week for the past 10 months and it was great! My focus was building muscle and getting stronger and that has definitely been the case. The amount of weight that I can lift keeps increasing and I notice these little arm muscles that were not there before. Rena is so great at balancing pushing me so that I lift what I'm capable of but not pushing too much so that I injure myself! Rena is also super knowledgable about body mechanics and what works best. For example, I ended up injuring my shoulder outside of the gym and she was able to translate what my doctor's suggestions were into a program that still helped me achieve my goals. AMAZING! I would highly recommend working out with Rena if you get the chance! read more

The trainers of Uplift Fitness are incredibly knowledgable, professional, passionate, and easy to work with. I've had trainers before who didn't always listen to my concerns/questions during training, seemed aloof, or weren't invested in my fitness goals-but it was completely different with Uplift Fitness. Devon and Rena (the trainers of Uplift Fitness) empowered me to push myself out of my comfort zone. They helped me reach my lifting and fitness goals, but most importantly, they made the journey super fun. Definitely recommend Uplift Fitness to anyone and everyone. read more

Rena is amazing!!! I started training in January and am feeling stronger each week. Highly recommend Uplift Fitness!

I've had the pleasure of training with Rena to work on my strength training goals. She is super knowledgable and caring. She pushes me hard but in a way that I really appreciate and that is not too intense. Not only have I gotten a lot stronger but her training has translated to gains in my endurance sports as well. She really takes the time to come up with individual plans and the workouts are always interesting and engaging. read more