I am 34 years old and in the best shape of my life thanks to Elevate!! I've always been athletic and enjoy chalenging myself with different ways to workout. Throughout the years I've tried everything from weight training to cycling to yoga and several types of martial arts. I can say that very few workout hit your body so completely like a good session of kettlebell training at Elevate. In one short hour you will get a great workout and walk away fully satisfied. Sure, you will be sore the next day...but no pain, no gain..right? The owner of Elevate and also head trainer Brent is superb at what he does. Whether you are an absolute beginner or a seasoned athelete, he always give you suggestions and tips that cater to your specific needs. And since classes are typically small (from 6-10 people), you will get plenty of attention and help when you need it. I will not go into details of what we do in class. Emma's reviews already covered that pretty throughly. What's more important is that IT WORKS! For the past 6 months I've been with Elevate, I've gained lean muscle mass, lost fatty weight, and developed core strength (and when your core is strong, EVERYTHING ELSE is strong). I now live a very busy lifestyle and going to Elevate 2-3 times a week for just about an hour each time has been doing wonders to my body. Our workout regimen change on a regular basis to keep it challenging and fun. I look forward to each class and I'm very excited to what it can do to my body in the near future. read more

I witnessed the owner of this establishment verbally assaulting a female dance teacher from Hype Dance Studio. He was also extremely verbally abusive to me. He was unprofessional and rude and scary and I would never do business there. He had an issue in the parking lot stating that several of the parking places were not to be used by the neighboring business, Hype Dance studio. He was very unreasonable about it and disrespectful. Unfortunately, he has ruined my opinion of this business. read more

I like to mountain bike but find the uphill sections wipe me out. I've been lifting weights for a few years but needed some help with my cardio. I've been attending two morning classes a week with Brent, the owner, and have already seen an improvement in my biking. Each class is different so I don't get bored and enjoy the kettle bells more than I expected. We use TRX, kettle bells, the spin bikes and do some yoga. Each time Brent makes sure my form is correct so I don't hurt myself. I enjoy the classes at Elevate and find it way easier to work out than trying to self motivate at the gym. The monthly fee is great compared to other studios in town so it makes it easier to take care of my health. read more

Elevate is the best place to work out in Chico. It is never dull....the workouts change constantly. The focus is on cardio, strength and flexibility.... it's always changing. I have worked out at Elevate for 4+ years and continue to love it. The best part of kettle bells is that you work out every muscle group in your body each day. I used to spend (waste) different days of the week focusing on arms, legs, shoulders, butt, etc. Kettle bell moves are designed to engage everything at once, including your core. Time is very valuable to me and this is the most time-efficient workout that exists. When you leave, you feel as if your entire body was challenged. You build muscle and lose fat! The owner, Brent Farris is a rock star. He knows the body amazingly well. He coaches from a place of whole fitness and what is right for your specific body. He will push you if you are ready, but also is realistic and takes into consideration the needs of each specific person. Because we all have different levels of fitness and different sports that are important to us (whether it be biking, running, triathlons, swimming or just beer drinking) he will tailor your workout to your needs. The weights vary from 5 pound kettle bells to 108 pound ones. You get to work with ones appropriate to YOU, not the person standing next to you. Everyone is treated as unique people. His classes are small and personable so he can offer this. Brent is an all-around quality guy. He will be a hard trainer and your friend. The people that work out at Elevate are amazingly fun and have such good energy. They vary from doctors, restaurant owners, corporate vice presidents, stay-at-home moms, nurses, college students, sales reps, yoga instructors, judges, PE teachers, professors, estheticians, etc. There is always something fun to talk about (when we can breathe). The music is good (he will play whatever you bring in), the comedy level is high and the fun never ends. The workouts are hard - but really that's what you want. If you are going to spend an hour of your day working out, you want to feel like you have burned calories, gained muscle, built stamina and blasted fat. At Elevate that's what we do every day. It is a great way to start your day or end your day. You can take classes as early as 6 a.m. or as late as 5:30 p.m. - with some in between. Not to mention spinning and yoga are included in your membership! Try it...your body will thank you! read more

I've been working out for over a year at Elevate, but I really upped my game when Robert took over the gym. I've become stronger with his varied routines and also improved my balance. This is a smaller studio with personal attention to form and safety. Roberts freely shares his knowledge of exercise and nutrition so everyone benefits. My time slot is filled with likeminded people so workouts are fun and interesting. Also Robert teaches spinning twice a week, which is my personal favorite. read more

**NEW OWNER** Great workout! Motivating, welcoming environment!

I've been going to Elevate to train with kettlebells for nearly two year and I love this place! Brent (the owner and main instructor) is super friendly and puts a lot of emphasis on making sure that you are lifting with perfect form before moving you up in weight. The classes last an hour and you can get a killer workout in! Each class starts with stretching and a couple dynamic moves. Then Brent leads the group through a series of lifting sets with the bells, ab moves, pull-ups, planks, and plyometerics. I'm always inspired to keep pushing even when it starts to burn because everyone is doing the same sets, just with different weight. After 4 solid months of going there two nights a week, I've noticed an increase in muscle tone in my arms, shoulders, back, and calves. I can also do 5 pull-ups on my own and hold a plank for a minute. Elevate also offers a full schedule of spin and yoga classes for your membership fee. Bottom line: It's a great place with an inviting non-gym atmosphere where you can get a great workout. What are you waiting for? read more

Elevate has been the only gym I've been to where I've actually seen results. Robert is very knowledgeable and provides dietary coaching alongside of the workouts. It hasn't taken long for me to lose weight, feel more energy, and see muscle definition. Great facility as well. The boot camp training is intense and challenging but without any injury. I started going here after I was in a major car accident. I was afraid with the pain from the car accident that I would never be able to weight train again, but Robert has worked with me to understand my accident injury and get me to the point where I'm able to weight train again without fear of back pain. I highly recommend this place for an exceptional boot camp training gym! read more

Elevate's new trainer/owner Robert has customized a routine for our ski and snowboard team. Athletes are getting stronger, having fun, and enjoying the facility. Robert's knowledge and enthusiasm has given our team a big boost of support and strength this season. read more

6 months ago I didn't know a Kettlebell from a Dumb Bell. "Spinning" was simply peddling a stationary bike....and Yoga??? So I stopped by Elevate and met Brent. He's the owner, operator, instructor, and all round great guy of ELEVATE! I took him up on his invitation for a free session the next day..... Bulging muscles were never my intent but flexibility, range of motion, body awareness, endurance, and most of all "posture" were on the goal list. I got all of it and more. Like many dentist buddies, my years of being hunched over a computer screen created horrible posture. Each class (and it is a class because I learn so alot), Brent comes in with a yellow pad. On that pad is a custom workout schedule for the session and my abilities. I had no idea when I started that this was the level of personal training Brent provided for each client and for every session. He's a stickler for "form"! At 63 I might be one of the oldest at ELEVATE but I'd never know it because everyone there works for a common goal....quality of life. Now it's the most important part of my schedule. You get a big bang for your buck at ELEVATE. It's hands down the best deal in town. read more