Dietrich Is just fabulous. Hes a middle aged Black man with a wealth of fitness knowledge&experience, patience, and humor! Im a female retiree, wanted to firm up and do my at-home exercises more correctly. Ive doubled my capacities in 2 mos! And the soul music is to die for. He's expensive but worth it. read more

D21 Fit Studio - Trainers Near Me - Evanston, Illinois

This review is about my trainer Stephanie Mangrich of D21 Fitness. This is my first experience with a trainer. I had previously been working out (rather intermittently) at the park district gym near my home. But needing guidance I sought out D21 fitness center because it was referred to me by a college friend who has been going there for years. Stephanie has been my trainer for a year and she is awesome!!! She walks the walk. Her degree is in Athletic training so she is extremely knowledgeable about fitness health. She is a runner (everyday she runs with a group rain or shine, cold or wet), but she is not a snob about it, nor is she judgemental. She meets you where you are, sets mutual goals for you, and helps you implement them. She keeps meticulous record of your workouts, and changes it up regularly to keep it interesting. You have the feeling that you are her only client! After an injury forced me to see a physical therapist she offered to confer with the therapist on how my exercises could be modified to prevent further injury. Before my vacation in February she emailed me a complete workout (with YouTube tutorials on how to do it right) so that I could continue my workouts in the resort's gym in the week that I wouldn't be there. Before giving you an exercise to do, Stephanie always explains its purpose, and she always demonstrates first (even if you've done it before) showing you both the right way AND the wrong way to do it. Because I only meet with her once a week, I would mimic what I did with her at home in another day of the week. And while I don't have a lot of the equipment at home, she showed me ways to compensate for that. She also let's me pick the workout music I like (I have a fondness for the 80s!) Stephanie makes working out fun! She laughs, and cajoles, but she is about the business of the workouts. She is very professional. She watches my moves, corrects when I'm doing something incorrectly, high fives me when I'm nailing it, and redirects. If I tell her I was sore the next day, she'll message me the day after that to see how I'm doing. If one day I'm not feeling especially talkative when I'm there, she picks up on that and our workouts are largely silent (except for counting my reps, and, yes, Cyndi Lauper in the background). My core is a lot stronger today, than when I first met Stephanie. I would recommend her to anyone who is interested in improving their fitness health. About D21. The gym is small, but has everything you could possibly need for a thorough and great workout. The sessions are private, though there might be the rare occasion where another client might be finishing up a session. Still it's enough room. There is a washroom, but unfortunately not a shower. There are also clean towels and filtered water so no need to bring. Great location too (right up the street from the Lucky Platter for a great post workout breakfast) and a Starbucks (with outside seating in warmer months)!!! Also plenty of street parking AND an adjacent parking lot. This gym seems to serve every age, and every body type from what I have observed. And the owner is pretty awesome too! The trainers all seem very happy. That must be a reflection on him. read more

I've been training with Justin at D21 for 5+ months and I couldn't be happier with the results I'm getting. I had been going to the gym myself and working out here and there, but I felt like I wasn't getting the results I wanted. So I decided to get a trainer and hope I could finally see the gains I wanted. First of all, Justin is very knowledgable, friendly, and available to answer any workout questions I have. Having a trainer you feel comfortable with is very important, and I think he's one of the most humble and honest guys I've met. With regards to the workouts, they are tough and push me to the next level. I feel like I'm able to achieve more than what I would've done at a gym alone. My shoulders, legs, chest, biceps, and back are all so much stronger and toned because of these workouts. Overall, I feel super confident and happy with the results. The workouts are different than what I see people doing at the gym, and what I love is each exercise is explained to me why it is useful. I'm excited to continue working out at D21 Fit Studio to get more results! Also, expect to take many more selfies once you join, haha!! read more

I absolutely LOVE this studio! Trainers are fun and encouraging. The workouts are hard, but they push you & it's worth it! My Gains were worth every penny! read more

My wife slaps my butt more. I've been going to Dietrich since September of 2016 and expressly told him that I must work on legs. At least part of the workout each time. I've have had nothing but improvement after improvement after starting with him and now the Mrs does that just about every other day at least and I'm pretty sure it's not only because I do the dishes more often. Pretty sure. Dietrich's workouts are dynamic and challenging for sure but we get to crack jokes too which makes it a great environment for me. No two sessions are the same. His system with Phases also provides structure and goals for you to hit. It's something great to look forward to! I'd highly recommend D21 for anyone that wants that one on one attention and is serious about making that change in their life for a more fit you! read more

I'm a 53 year old guy who has tried to work out on my own and occasionally with a trainer over the years. Just when I would start to feel strong, I would hurt my back or have some other setback. I'd cycle up and down, not in weight or strength, just purely in my ability to work out at all. I had worked with trainers, and never felt it was worthwhile. No one seemed to understand my 50+ issues, and what they showed me I felt I could do on my own without losing anything. D has changed my outlook on working out altogether, and the results are there to prove it. I am stronger than I have ever been and, more importantly, my back never bothers me. If I do strain my back, I can bounce back in a day or two where there were times in the past I was literally laid up, on steroids, and not sure how I would get to the bathroom even! I have found working out with D so valuable I literally never work out on my own any more--and coming from a cheap bastard like me, that is saying a lot. Even though my son is only 16, I value D's input and regret not finding him earlier so much that I have started my son with him also. I'll say one more thing about D that I have never seen from anyone else. He has an uncanny insight into everything performance related. He can tell by my workout if I have slept well, if I have drank the night before, or even what I have eaten that day. He doesn't just say "do 10 reps" and leave to go find the weights for my next set, he watches me intently and corrects my form the whole time. He will tell me the weight and number of reps I can do to the very last one, without fail, and knows more about my body than I do. I have literally given over my concept of my limits to him, and if he says I can do so many I will drain the tank to every last drop and he's always right on. D has gotten me to limits I did not know I could attain, and keeps raising the bar for me! Thanks, D! read more

Working with Dietrich for the last few months has been a truly life-changing experience for me in many ways. My goal was to find someone who would help me put on muscle in a safe way, but I got so much more. Within 1 month of working with him, my chronic low back pain - which I had attributed to years of sitting at an office desk studying - disappeared entirely. I had actually accepted that this would be with me for the rest of my life, but Dietrich tailor-makes your workout program for you with a holistic approach. Without even mentioning that I suffered from chronic low back pain to Dietrich, he provided a solution with his application of sound principles and an individualized, targeted approach to my body's dynamics. Dietrich also worked with me to develop my dream diet in order to maximize the potential for muscle growth. Built on decades of experience, research and discussion with other health professionals, Dietrich's knowledge of nutrition has timeless truths that are both common sense and insightful. As a health professional myself, I already knew how to eat reasonably well before, but Dietrich improved my understanding of proper dieting to a much higher level. The end result was greatly improved energy throughout the day and a decreased reliance on caffeine, and a healthier, leaner body. His knowledge and understanding of the human body, and how to optimally train it depending on what your goals are, enables you to workout in a way that pushes your body to new heights but in a safe manner. He carries his passion for training with him always - in addition to sharing his knowledge with others he constantly reads and learns from others as well. Working out with Dietrich is always a pleasure and something I look forward to every week. He has a charismatic presence, simultaneously pushing you to achieve heights you didn't know were possible while getting plenty of laughs in too. He has trained hundreds of clients over the years and understands how to connect with people from all walks of life. I highly recommend Dietrich and D21 Fit Studio to everybody in the Chicago area who wishes to live a healthy life, achieve their fitness and nutrition goals, and have plenty of fun getting there. read more

I whole-heartedly recommend D21 Fitness Studio - I've been seeing Dietrich individually for fitness sessions for several months and it is really helping me. I'm in my mid 50s and I noticed I needed some outside motivation, skill and focus to regain the physical strength and endurance that's been slipping for quite a while. I had seen people coming in and out of his neighborhood studio for years, so I did some research and decided to give it a go. Dietrich let me know right away that his specialty is working with folks in my stage of life. He is an excellent trainer for me - warm, personable, friendly, encouraging. He also invites me to do things that are very challenging. Each workout has been an adventure, and I can see and feel the progress. Dietrich always finds ways to work around various injuries I've had before I started with him. I know I would never be able to get myself to do the things he has encouraged me to do, and I plan to invite friends/family to do small group classes with in the studio. He also takes nutrition very seriously and offers extensive help with this for those who want it. GIVE IT A TRY! read more

This review is long overdue. I've been working with Dietrich since the end of August and loving it. I've never worked with a trainer before and only wish I had tried this place sooner. After having my son 10 years ago, I slowly became less active and fit. After only a few months with Dietrich I've lost body fat and rediscovered muscles I thought were gone forever (especially in my core). I also previously experienced extreme tightness in my neck and shoulders for years, but strength training with Dietrich has completely remedied that discomfort. That on its own feels like a miracle. Dietrich is an incredibly talented trainer. He provides the perfect amount of encouragement, challenge and humor to make it feel like your own personal therapy. He is the one commitment I consistently keep on my calendar, because I always know I'll walk out feel better and stronger after those sessions. If you're thinking about doing something for yourself that will change your quality of life, give D21 a call. You won't be disappointed!! read more

I have been training with Dietrich since 12/1/15. I was a newbie to personal training and did not know what to expect. He's very thorough, knows nutrition, and wants you to meet your goals. I'm a runner and wanted to strength train for endurance. He designed a plan, adjust it as need be, but still on task. I could not press anything and now I can bench press 95lbs and dead lift 95lbs and looking forward to doing more. I cannot recommend any body better. Strength training is not easy, but with Dietrich you can get stronger, I know!! He knows how hard to push you in your workout, does not believe in "I can't" but he makes sure that you keep it moving. Age does not stop you for I will be 59 this year (proud) and I can hang with the best of them! Dietrich knows my ultimate goals and with him I know I can achieve them. His favorite line "It doesn't get easier, you just get stronger"!! He's THE MAN!! read more