I cannot say enough wonderful things about Cregory. We have been working together three times a week for the past 2 months to help me get in shape postpartum. He is a fantastic trainer who pushes you but always knows when to stop so you don't get hurt. He is extremely punctual, professional, and has a calm but motivating demeanor. He comes to you and works with whatever equipment you have to get a fantastic workout in. Every workout is fresh, fun, challenging, and leaves you just the right amount of sore. He adapts them based on your goals. He is flexible and works with your schedule which is key because I am a busy doctor with a new baby. He also offers virtual appointments if you are truly in a time crunch. His prices are extremely reasonable for the level of expertise he has. In just 2 months he has transformed my body and approach to fitness. Working with him is the best gift you can give yourself. read more

Cregory is a wonderful trainer. I began working with him when I was 8 weeks postpartum and he has been terrific -- always on time, motivating, and able to adapt exercises based on my needs. He has a ton of experience with women postpartum and understands how to adjust workouts accordingly (which is super important to avoid injuries) especially as a result of a c-section. He is extremely responsive and a pleasure to be around. He is results and goal oriented. I would recommend him to anyone looking for a personal trainer. read more

Cregory is a wonderful trainer. He makes your workouts work for your schedule. Personable and motivating. After a few sessions, we got into a groove and he continuously adapts the workouts to my body. Happy to support Black Business. Incredibly queer friendly too :) read more

OMG Yesterday was my 1st session with Creg and man was it good. I participated in Creg's small group (night session). It was just me and another lady. I felt he paid attention to my form and gave me modifications to accommodate my lower back problem. I live a mile from the gym, so I walked there. I was so beat (in a great way) I was not sure if I was going to be able to walk back home. I took potassium (my brother's recommendation) and 8 oz of coconut water (also a good source of potassium) and I am not very sore today. I fell asleep by 9:00 and slept like a baby until 7:00 am. What a great find Creg and his gym are!!! I want to keep him as a secret, but that would not be right. *one reviewer mentioned that he was on his cell. During my session he only used the phone to provide music during the workout, which I appreciated. read more

Cregory and LevelUp have been fantastic to work with. I've been working with Cregory for over a year and can already see how my increased fitness improves my life. He adjusts the approach of each training session to tailor the workout, diet and lifestyle suggestions to my personal goals (improving overall fitness and toning). Both his in-person workouts and zoom workouts during the pandemic have been great. Cregory is very motivating and committed to seeing results. I highly recommend him for all levels of fitness and lifestyle improvement goals. read more

I unfortunately had a poor experience using LevelUp as my personal trainer. The relationship started off well enough; based on all the 5 star reviews i expected a great training experience. Although the start was a little disorganized (I was quoted a different price for what I wanted and then paid a higher price later on), the app to log diet and workouts as well as communicate was cool. He offered two training sessions to make up for the confusion. Here's where it goes a bit south: Workouts: The workout is pretty straightforward, and you're given cardio guidelines for non training days. That was ok, but the trainer at my office gym can provide similar material, for free. Meal Plan: I was severely disappointed by this. It's a very simple meal plan for one day, and you are meant to eat that with some variation for a month. That's not worth my money and certainly not what will keep me motivated. I specifically stated I needed variety and I never got that. Nor do I think a nutritionist reviewed it, as I was told would happen since they were bringing someone on board when i signed up (not sure this ever happened). I was told this makes it easier - but for whom? I know what doesn't work for me and eating the same thing is my first step to failure. Personal Training Sessions: Briefly on the one session I had - it lasted maybe 30 min? Seemed created on the fly. He forgot about my session so I have full reason to believe that. Communication: I got maybe a message a week, if that, and if I didn't log I wasn't being pushed to do the program, nor did we have great conversations around what was holding me back. I could have gotten the same level of communication and encourage from a friend for free. When we tried to restart for 2018, he offered a free month, but then tacked on the expectation that I would pay for a month THEN get a free month. I passed, obviously. There's no way I'd pay someone to fix a service they are providing me. He's a decent person, but the service provided is overrated and overpriced. And I could have saved a few hundred dollars if I just did it on my own; so best believe I'm paying myself to get fit in 2018. read more

I've been training with Cregory for about 2 months now, and could not be happier. I signed up for the 30 minute training sessions, and think they are a great deal, and a good option for people busy with full-time jobs (I come twice a week). Cregory has a good sense of how much to push, so i leave workouts sore, but not dead. He also listens to my desires and adjusts workouts accordingly (for example, my legs build muscle quickly and I don't want to look like the hulk, so he works with me to develop lean muscle that won't bulk ). The workout space is small and personal - usually we are the only ones there - but big enough to do weights, plyometrics, and cardio. Cregory himself is great: laid back, flexible, knowledgeable and patient. No two workouts are ever the same. I'm already starting to dee changes in my body, and I look forward to every workout! read more

Inspirational trainer who encourages you to push yourself. Extremely knowledgeable - workouts are fun and effective. Creg generally merges strength training with cardiovascular exercise to maximize your results. Each workout is varied and challenging, but doable. I really love the private gym experience you get at Level Up. I don't have to worry about what I wear and I'm not distracted by people trying to look cool. I get to go to the gym and get a great workout without distraction. Creg believes in you and makes you believe in yourself. So glad I found him. I bring my boyfriend with me now and he's hooked, too. read more

It's a terrific value and you'll see improvement. Cregory is a great coach and will tailor sessions to you and whatever experience you come in with. He's reliable and easy to get along with as well. read more

Fun, healthy and safe way to get/stay in shape. Proper form training is critical to avoid injury. Friendly and patient staff. Feeling great (mentally & physically) after only three weeks. read more

LevelUp is amazing! In just a few weeks, my endurance improved and my clothes fit better. Creg is an amazing trainer! He is very skilled at pushing his clients without being overbearing or shouting. I would highly recommend Levelp Up for one-on-one personal training or a small and intimate group training setting. The location in Petworth is perfect for me! read more

Level Up is my favorite place to work out. I stared coming here to meet my trainer Natasha who is amazing. I come at least twice a week for circuit training. Natasha keeps it original every time I come here, my training routine is always varied. I also like the owner of the gym, Cregory. He and Natasha are both warm, personable people who care about the people they train. The gym is pretty close to the Georgia Ave metro , which makes working out a lot more convenient. read more

I have struggled for a long time to find the right workout program for me. Admittedly, I have zero willpower to do much on my own. If I work out at home and get tired, I just sit down. So when Level Up moved around the corner, I had no excuse to not join. I've been working out with Cregory for a little over a month and I truly feel like he pushes me, in the right way - he's not mean or angry, but encourages me to keep going. If I feel discouraged, he talks it through and figures out the best way to change things up for my specific goals. I never leave a session without feeling the burn and I'm excited to see where he can take me! read more

Cregory is awesome! He knows my goals and focuses my sessions to that. Not only is he a trainer he is a motivator he helps push you to make and exceed them. I really enjoy working with Cregory and look to do so for a long time. read more

Cregory is a MASTER at getting results from his clients and motivation. He also teaches about nutrition as it works with training. My son and husband have been working with Cregory once a week in our home and he has made a huge difference for both of them. Our son has special needs and Creg knows how to encourage, teach and motivate him and his workouts. He looks forward to each session. My husband is over 70 and has been lax in his workout for years. Creg has ramped up appropriately a plan for him that is also working for him. I enjoy Creg, his flexibility, knowledge, interest in his clients, and excitement when one of my guys gets to the next level. We all recommend Cregory and his Level Up Training to everybody! Call him now! read more

I used to work out with Creg in person and now we're doing it virtually, and it's still great. I don't have a ton of equipment (he's recommended a few low-cost additions but been flexible around what I do have) and he still gives me a great workout every time. I have chronic pain and Creg is really thoughtful about how to adjust around my trouble spots, and build strength and flexibility to reduce my pain. He doesn't make me feel like I should power through the pain. He's also just a funny sweet guy and lovely to hang out with twice a week. read more

Cregory is a terrific trainer and I couldn't be happier with my training at LevelUp. I've been working with Cregory for about three months now, about twice a week, and no two workouts have been the same. He tailors every workout to your fitness needs, always offers encouragement, and gets results. I'm feeling stronger and leaner than ever before and actually look forward to working out. Cregory is also extremely responsive and flexible about workout timing. He has made it a breeze to reschedule when life has gotten hectic. I can't recommend LevelUp highly enough! read more

My husband and I started working out with Cregory a few months ago after realizing that we needed some major motivation to get back in shape. There's no gym close by in Petworth so when we passed by LevelUp, I looked him up on Yelp and saw great reviews. He was really responsive in setting up a consultation shortly after I emailed him. Now we work out with him 2x per week. We both started seeing results shortly after we began working out with Cregory: in general, we feel stronger, leaner and healthier. Cregory does a good job of training both of us at the same time. He changes up the routine regularly and fits in a full body workout in 45 minutes. Its nice that he's able to vary the exercises that my husband and I do. Sometimes we do the same exercise and sometimes its totally different. Though I wish Cregory had a better method of keeping track of his scheduling, the flip side is that he is always super understanding if we have to cancel at the last minute and doesn't penalize us for it. He plays great music that always puts me in the mood to move and he's a really nice and funny guy. We genuinely enjoy spending 45 minutes with him twice a week. Though personal training is not cheap, I think his rates are more than fair- especially considering that he is training both of us at once. I would have no qualms in recommending Cregory to anyone looking to make a big change to their current fitness regime (or lack of one at all, like in my case). read more

Started training with Reggie about a month ago and I am so glad I did! I've had a couple trainers in the past, but hands down Reggie ranks at the top of the list. He pushes me when I need to be pushed and he's always reassuring when I need it. His energy is super positive and fun so each workout is exciting and intense. I have never been an athlete so this is unfamiliar territory for the most part. But with Reggie's help, I'm becoming the best version of me and gaining strength and confidence I never knew I had! Best decision ever!!! read more

Cregory is great and I'm thrilled with my time working out at Level Up. For starters, I'm a non athlete and super uncoordinated. Admittedly, I feel a little self-conscious in big gyms and trendy group fittness classes. I came to Cregory looking for a welcoming, non-judgemental environment to get in shape and feel healthier. Cregory said that a 30 minute session three times a week would be enough to get me toned, lean and strong. At first, I was pretty skeptical that I would see results with such little time working out, but after two months at Level Up I'm the strongest I've ever been and people around me have noticed! Honestly, there is no way I would get these results on my own by going to the gym for 30 minutes, three times a week. It's really helpful to have someone who knows what they're doing to guide you through the best workout for your body. Also, I should mention that Cregory is a really nice guy and a local business owner to boot! Sign up! You won't regret it. read more

Let me tell you exactly what you are in for with Cregory, who is currently the owner and sole trainer at Level Up. (1) His focus is on his smartphone for most of the personal training sessions; (2) He does not count the reps, and if he does, he is often off the count; (3) He tries to skimp on the time allotted for the session, and I have consistently needed to push back in order to get the whole scheduled time I have paid for; (4) As part of his focus being on his smartphone, he is often checking how many sessions are left, and when he will be receiving the next check from you and for how much; (5) Trainer-client conversations are often focused on what Cregory has in mind this week for improving his clientele base; (6) Cregory is not enthusiastic about scheduling early morning sessions; and (7) Cregory does not have the upbeat, motivational spark to encourage others to do their best. What brought our trainer-trainee relationship to an end was a bounced check. What I would have expected was an understanding that it was a mistake on my part, and some encouragement to resolve the outstanding balance and get back on track. Instead of focusing on continuing the training relationship, Cregory was focused on the nitty-gritty of the fines and fees. I was so disappointed that he cared more about the bounced check fee than finding a way to continue to work together that I have walked away from $500 worth of personal training sessions due me. I understand from other reviews that Cregory works for some people. However, I caution you to set up trial sessions and not to sign a contract on the first visit. You may find a better fit with him than I do; it's best to shop around before committing. read more

I've been working with Cregory for about 2 months now, and am so happy that I have been. I started working with him to strengthen my back to reduce pain from injuries. He has helped me slowly build my strength without re-injury. I have almost no pain days, now. Cregory is always positive - he is always encouraging me to try new things, and he is always, literally always, pointing out my progress - newly defined back muscles, dropping inches, loose clothes, and higher endurance. He makes sure the workouts are varied and he makes sure I do them properly. In 2 months, I am stronger and slimmer. I've lost a few inches, and a few pounds, but more importantly, I've gained a muscle tone, balance, and strength. Cregory keeps me motivated to do better and keep going. Cregory is flexible, and there is always parking outside his studio. The prices are also fantastic for what you get: positive, healthy, and personalized training that gets results! read more

I've been training with Creg for about two months now and I've already recommended him to friends of mine. His gym is small and efficient and has all the equipment you could ask for. His training sessions are rigorous and always different which makes it way better for somebody like me who has never consistently worked out. He councils on nutrition and really listens to your personal goals when he makes your regimen. I already feel way stronger than I ever have training on my own. If you're willing to follow Creg's advice you will see results. read more

I started training with Cregory almost 3 months ago - trying to lose the weight from baby #2. So far it's been great - he mixes things up with weight training and plymoterics. That is perfect for me because I would get bored of just lifting weights. He's also given me ideas on meal plans and how to manage carbs since still nursing. And while I'm still working on getting to my goals - I am stronger, so much fitter cardio-wise ( did a 5K and hoping to do a 10K soon), and just feel better on the days I work out (despite being sleep deprived!). read more

My fiance joined Level Up and said nothing but amazing things about them. So I went for my assessment to see if it was a good fit and I joined up with Cregory after like 15 minutes. He's awesome and I look forward to going, even though I'm sore after! read more

Cregory is awesome! I've been working with him for 3 months now and have lost almost 20 pounds. He is very flexible on schedule and always willing to work with his clients to make schedule that works for them. He is very motivating and committed to seeing results. I highly recommend him! read more

I have been working out with Reggie for about 7 months and he is a great trainer. He's fantastic at understanding how to help you achieve your specific goals for your body. He also has a wonderful energy and helps to keep the work outs fun (helps to distract from how tough they are because he definitely pushes you). read more

Cregory is the first trainer who has truly listened to me and helped me work up the strength and endurance to really challenge myself. I look forward to our sessions and to seeing the results of our work. He's been flexible and accommodating to my crazy schedule and has also given me great nutrition tips to help me see results faster. I recommend Level Up! read more

I've been working with Cregory for about four weeks and have been really, really pleased. He is flexible, accommodating and really knows his stuff. There's great variety from workout to workout, so there's no chance for boredom to set in. I'm also really impressed with how well he manages my fitness level and tailors each workout to be sure that I'm challenged. I've already dropped a couple pounds, but even more important than that to me, I feel stronger and leaner already. I'm excited to continue to work with him as I work to reach my goals. read more

I was nervous about working out with a personal trainer - being as out of shape as I was - but I was really impressed with my experience with Cregory. He took the time to get to know me and my goals, and he motivates you without being intimidating. I work out in a group setting with friends, and between the setting and Cregory's training, it's the only fitness regimen I've ever been able to maintain. I definitely recommend it for anyone who is looking to get in shape, but thinks a trainer will be too pushy or intimidating. It's been a great experience! read more

We've been training w Cregory for 2 years ...and we love it! It's his gentle and calm approach. He doesn't push; he's subtle about adding more weights; he even requires you to rest between each set of 12. The weight training and abs are gradual, and they work because you never get discouraged. You should meet this guy; he's a real pro! read more

Before I started training with Cregory Boatwright of LevelUp Personal Training I was nervous about training and hesitant to work out in public. Once I met with the LevelUp trainer and started training regularly, I realized my fears were unfounded. The LevelUp trainer I work with is kind and supportive (not the stereotypical mean trainer I had built up a fear of in my head). My trainer has taken the time to get to know me, understand my fitness goals and limitations, and works with me to help push me closer to my fitness goals. I wouldn't be nearly as motivated without my trainers support to keep at it. One of the best decisions I've made is to face my fears and start training with Cregory. read more

I've been training with Cregory for 6 months twice a week and it has been great. Cregory finds a way to push me (athletic in mindset but not always in the best shape) without making me feel exhausted. If the hardest part of training is getting up and going to the gym - I never have that problem with going to Level Up. The gym is small, but perfect for 1-1 or small group training. Because I do my own cardio, Cregory and I focus on strength training and it definitely maximizes the time we have together to benefit my fitness goals. read more