Ross Arasim
August 10, 2018 09:42
I have nothing but positive things to say about this facility and the wonderful staff that work here. It is by far the best place I have ever trained at.
I was in the area for just a brief 10-week stint for an internship and can only attempt to try and convey just how incredibly fortunate I was to have discovered this gym; it is indescribably awesome.
The facility itself is the perfect size and decked out with some of the best equipment you could ask for. Multiple power-cages for squats, bench press, along with matted sections for Olympic-style lifts. TRX bands, bumper plates, dumbbells, kettle-bells, jump-ropes, prowler sleds, rowing machines, medicine bowls... the list goes on and on. You think of it, they have it. There is a section set up with punching bags for their boxing and kick-boxing classes. An entire half of the facility is set up with artificial turf for the prowler sleds and any exercises such as short sprints, and to top it all off, everything is spotless. The staff cares a lot about the organization and cleanliness and boy, does it show in aces. There are TVs lining a side of the gym and the music selection that the staff selects always helped get me through the toughest of workouts. There are bathrooms with showers should you need that too.
While the facilities are impeccable, I fully believe what sets this place apart is the people; both the staff and the other clients you meet during your workouts. These are some of the nicest, most down-to-Earth, invested individuals and collective that I have ever met. The staff have such a camaraderie that it truly feels like one massive family. While you may only work with one trainer, you will quickly get to and interact with the others over the course of time here and they are all so incredibly supportive and jovial that you cannot help but leave in the best of moods. From your first body assessment to identify areas of weakness and build your profile, the staff works to tailor the workout plans to your goals. They are not afraid about challenging you and dialing up the intensity, but it is done in such a manner that you dread it or fear injury; it will just leave you excited about the next workout. They mix things up too so no routine ever gets to the point of feeling stale, something that is all too common elsewhere or when trying to write a program yourself. Should you be in a class or session with others, you will never feel on the outs or ostracized. Everyone here is coming for the same goal of improving themselves. You will all commiserate in how challenging something is and you will all laugh and celebrate when you each succeed. It truly is a social bonding experience unlike any other.
The price is well worth it and the staff was incredibly flexible when it came to my situation of just a 10-week stint in the area. Because they get to know you as well as you know them, there was a great rapport when it came to asking about how my internship was going, how I liked the area, and awareness as my time was ending to ask what my plans were after this. You will become so close with the trainers you work with that should you ever have to leave, you will be incredibly sad knowing you will no longer get to check-in for your next workout. If you are hesitant, sign up with a friend or partner and make use of the discount there to help keep each other committed, but even in my case where I took the plunge alone, you will quickly make connections and look forward to each workout. As much as the staff does not want to disappoint you, you will not want to disappoint them and miss any chance you can get to interact with them and improve on your goals.
Thank you so much to the entire staff; Danny & Bari both run an amazing hidden gem. Brandon, your boxing classes are such a great mix of high-energy fun; a blast that I regret not attending more of! Richard, will miss your banter in the mornings! Diana - by far the best trainer I have ever had! Thanks for kicking my butt into gear and keeping things fun! I am going to miss you all a ton and hope for nothing but the best!