Brynna Valor
February 22, 2019 17:17
I am the type of person that joins a big-box gym, saves a bajillion pins to a "Work Out" board on Pinterest, buys all the healthy groceries to stock my fridge... && then ends up ordering pizza to eat solo on my couch by Saturday, completely unmotivated and hating myself for not actually using the membership I am paying for.
Fit Factory Nashville is a completely different beast!
I have literally jumped out of bed to go to the 5am class on Mon/Wed/Fri, and look forward to the 6:30pm class on Tues/Thurs. & I swear, I've never been one of *those* morning people, and I still show up half-awake, but this is hands-down the BEST way that I have ever found to start my day. They even had to add an extra class on Saturdays because the FFN fam shows uppp! Go figure :P
The actual workout is only 30-40 min long with a warm-up before and cool-down to follow. They also take the time to demonstrate each movement/exercise we will be doing in detail to proper form/technique so you don't feel like you're going in to the workout blindly. I am in and out of there in just less than an hour. The workouts combine resistance training, HIIT training, cardio, you name it! The workouts are different every single day.
The coaches are amazing! Molly was coaching my first few classes, so I am slightly biased and claim her to be the best :D All of them really focus on each individual person's form, listen to any restrictions you may have from injury etc. It is obvious right from the start that they truly want everyone to leave there feeling like they did their personal best.
The community of this place is unmatched. They have a Facebook group for members where they post announcements, and can be used as a communication board for all. Every class I have attended, there have been at least 2-3 people that will approach me to introduce themselves and welcome me to the fam. Even on those dreaded days when the coach starts out by saying, "find a partner..." - I never feel like the "new girl", even though I still am.
I would recommend FFN to anyone who wants to make the very MOST of their time at the gym. We are all busy and have other obligations (& excuses), but setting aside 1 hour of your day to be surrounded by positive people of ALL shapes, sizes, and abilities with a common goal to become the best version of themselves AND make a few friends along the way is probably one of the best decisions you can possibly make for yourself.
OH! & they have a furry coach with 4 legs that comes through for occasional pets of encouragement, too. His name is Rudy! A 7 year old Golden Doodle. He & his parents own the place.
Last thing! There is NO BS with this gym. Several of the specialty gyms are running ads for "6 weeks FREE" for new members, but there is always a catch and you're faced with high pressure sales. Fit Factory is completely straight forward. 1st class is free. 1st month is $49. No obligations. No contract to sign up after that. Nada. If you choose to sign up after your first month is up, you can commit to 6 months, 12 months, or buy individual classes/bundle of 12. That's it!