I can't say enough good things about Eric!! Eric is…read moreeverything you want in a personal trainer. He is patient and understanding and yet he also pushes you to work hard at every single work out. There are days when I doubt my strength and ability but he never does and always encourages me to keep going. When I first met Eric I was a total newbie to the gym and strength training. I could barely hold a 10 second plank much less lift any sort of heavy weight. Now I'm doing one minute planks and I'm doing 35 pound shoulder presses! My squats and deadlifts needed serious help and with Eric's help and guidance I can now deadlift 105 pounds. If you're looking for the best personal trainer in Asheville, look no further because Eric is without a doubt the guy you're looking for!

My personal trainer is Eric Simpson. I've been going to him for 18 months or so and find him to be…read moreknowledgeable and concerned with my goals. He provides instruction in the best technique to avoid injury and maximize gain. He's not new to this field as he obviously has been working out forever. He knows how to do it right and he knows how to guide and direct his clients with respect and concern to prevent injury. I really couldn't recommend him more. He's the guy for you.

Amy is an incredibly skills personal trainer. She really meets you where you are at and takes time…read moreto understand your goals. She is there along side of you for any/all questions that might come up around body and nutrition. She brings accountability in a firm and kind way. No shaming approach that really works. The training app she uses is also super user friendly and she is super responsive and encouraging even on here! I look forward to many more sessions with her as I continue to be supported by her in my re-shaping of a loving relationship with my body.

You HAVE 5 minutes a day - so do this!!! I promise you will be so happy you did!…read more I have come to know Cisco Pilates not in person but from Alexis' wonderful ab series challenges. I found Cisco and Alexis when a friend posted her challenge on Facebook in the beginning of the new year. So far, I am on day 36. I just one month, my belt size has gone down 2 sizes. Granted that I have been doing this with very good portion control and other exercise regime but without a doubt, my gains would not have been as powerful without this very non-invasive ab program. I have taken abs classes that last about a half an hour. You do them and you are sick. You are in pain and it just hurts. Generally, you only are able to do them one day a week - and who wants to do them more? This program is fantastic. It is the right way to ease into taking care of your core. I look forward to seeing Alexis' face on the videos that get emailed to you each day. Guess what? If you respond to the email, SHE RESPONDS TO YOU IN THE DAY! I wish I lived in Asheville because I would be going her studio on the regular.

I've worked with Alexis now for a little over two months, and I can honestly say that she has…read morehelped me get into the best shape of my life. My posture has improved dramatically and I love my new-found core strength (with ab definition!) - and I owe that in large part to Alexis. In addition to being a super knowledgeable, supportive and fun trainer, she is an exceptional human being. Kind, smart, funny... I always look forward to my sessions with her. I'm 43 years old, and I was a complete newbie to Pilates when I started with Alexis. I really didn't "get" what the benefits were before I tried it, but now I can't imagine going without! Alexis rocks!

New to the area, I found such a great way to work out. The small classes and personal attention are…read morefantastic. Griffin is motivating me to get stronger- exactly what I'm looking for.

SO happy that Griffin moved to Asheville, NC and I can now train with him. He is very personable…read moreand holds me to the goals that we've set together. He was great at listening to what I wanted to accomplish and created a plan to help me achieve it. His studio is private but spacious and set in a beautiful area. I always feel great when I leave our sessions, knowing I'm getting healthier and most of the time look forward to my next session. lol.

I've been a fit tribe member since July 2023 and I am so glad I was introduced these great classes…read more Preston does an amazing job creating challenges for all levels. I know, no matter what kind of day I'm having, I will be able to show up and push myself in class and I'll leave happier for it. The community of the 8am class is top notch and a great mix of fitness levels, ages, backgrounds- I've made so many friends since starting. Preston structures workouts in a way that is both familiar and always new. Do yourself a favor and check it out!

If there were more stars, I'd give it!!!!! Literally, this tribe enhanced my life in so many ways…read morebeyond fitness. I made life-long friends while getting stronger and more fit than ever before (in my 40s!). Trainer P generously gives a free week to try it out... why not, right????

I walked in and didn't think it was for me. But quickly found out it was. TJ and Jenna are…read moreawesome. All levels workout here, all ages, including Jr workouts . 30 mins a day. If you are new to functional fitness, they got you. They will help you modify to get there. Encouraging, non judgemental place. I love it. I set a goal and TJ said we could do it in a year, when I was thinking 2. It will be pretty close I think, to a year. It is also very affordable. This place is really like a service for the community. And it is an absolute gem to the community. If you have been on the fence about trying Functional type training, jump down and walk in and try it. You will be amazed at what you can accomplish with some great guidance. I also live that it is a Christan environment!

Roberto I. A place…read morefor anyone, at ANY fitness level. FitClub is a place where one can just as easily be built up from a 10 fitness level as one can be added on to from 90. I found an environment where good healthy movement, safe lifting techniques and intelligent coaching are what TJ provides on a daily basis. I joined fitClub already having had several injuries incurred in the military; thanks to TJ's knowledge, I have been able to increase my daily activity, lose over 15 lbs, build more muscle and improve flexibility and range of motion. Great music is on all the time which adds to a fun and positive workout environment. Also, I like that classes begin on time, restrooms are clean, members are nice and prices are phenomenal. I definitely recommend this place, it produces positive results.

This is a great new studio space with some really wonderful instructors. I've been doing Pilates…read morewith Meagan for years, and I so appreciate how caring and kind she is, while always motivating me to do more and work harder. Whether at the beginning or advanced level, they have an excellent variety of classes, and lots of opportunity for private sessions as well.

I moved to the Black Mountain, NC area 4 years ago (2016). I had been working with a personal…read moretrainer in Atlanta, and I was anxious to find a gym near my new home. I visited a few "big box" gyms in Asheville and Black Mountain, then Ascending Fitness. I was immediately drawn to the small group cross training classes there (think physically safe, not like some other cross training places where injuries abound), but I doubted I could get as good a workout in a group vs. individually. Boy, was I wrong! After attending the group classes over a period of time, I realized I'd NEVER been stronger and in better shape (I'm a 62 yr. old woman, BTW), and the social aspect of a small group was fun and kept me motivated. I've been working out there 3 times a week ever since. The workouts are full body, including strength, balance, and aerobic. It's amazing how much Jim can work into 45 minutes. He also has a great library of online videos that use body weight and all kinds of household and hotel items to workout - very handy while we were all housebound due to Covid. If you're just starting out with a program, Jim also offers classes in balance and stability and "bridge" classes to transition from balance and stability to the full circuit training class. I can't say enough about the positive effects working out at Ascending Fitness brought/brings to me. All the creaky, sore joints and back are pain free now. 100% recommend this place!

I love working out at Ascending Fitness! The group exercise is small-limited to 8 people. Jim Frith…read moreis by far the best trainer I've ever worked with. He's extremely careful about injury prevention and knows how to train all ages and fitness capabilities. I got tired of packed gyms where I would lift weights and hope for the best. I did not want shoulder surgery like many of my friends were needing after their workout injuries. I've missed Jim and his wonderful clients during COVID. If you want a better quality of life, sign up now to have Jim assess you! You won't regret it!