What a great experience so far. Requested information via the Yelp projects and John from Austin…read moreSimply Fit reached out promptly. Scheduled a call to review my needs and was able to get into Eric's schedule for a Friday assessment. The gym is quaint and quiet, I've driven by a million times. The parking is a bit odd, a few spots up front where you have to reverse onto S Lamar when exiting...sooo that can be a challenge. They have parking in the rear of the building which is great however there is a single entry way and well, not sure how multiple cars could park and get out. Just know your reverse skills need to be on point. The gym inside has everything you'd need and since it's not open to the public it's just the clients and trainers. That means no waiting for machines and no one looking at you while you're there. Eric is great, he's very easy to talk to and made the whole experience easy. Upon arrival we walked through the questionnaire filled out online to find out the why behind the personal training inquiry. He then did a body scan for weight and fat %, took blood pressure three times as well. Gave a quick tour of the gym and how things work then it was onto the physical movement assessment. Nothing too crazy, range of motion and flexibility tasks. Took an hour for the initial visit and came back the next day to finish a few small exercises then learn the warm up needed prior to sessions. No membership needed as you buy the session in backs, 5, 10, 20 and can be used how you want. Like that there's no long term contract to sign. Session will start in the next week or so with focus on building/repairing the base/functional imbalances before getting into the fun part. Time will tell how this goes, wish me luck!

Nick Deluz has truly changed the way I think about fitness, health, and strength. In the past year…read moreworking out with him as my trainer 3x a week (from February 25-February 26) I lost 15 pounds... now it's May I've lost 20, but honestly, that is only a surface component of the impact I've felt. More importantly, I drink so much less without really noticing, I eat better and I've built muscle and carved out a lean version of me that's much stronger and less achy than the me I've known for so long. I feel stronger and more stable in my body than I have in my adulthood, and it really does make me feel like I have more energy. I think because I do. Nick's approach goes far beyond just "working out." He has helped me improve my stability, mobility, posture, and overall strength in a way that feels sustainable and deeply functional. It's also just so pleasant to work out with him, I never dread the gym because we go hard, but not so hard that you just want to get out of there, and yet the results are still great!One of the biggest changes I've noticed is in my shoulders and neck. I've had long-time sloped shoulders and neck tension that used to bother me by the end of every workday, and now I'm moving through my days essentially pain-free. Nick is thoughtful, knowledgeable, humble, encouraging, and incredibly good at building a program around your actual body, your goals, and your life. I feel stronger, healthier, more confident, and more connected to my body because of his training. I cannot recommend Nick enough!! See my before and after - not that the outside is really what matters most, but how you feel inside.

Tried out the morning 6am HIT class through ClassPass. The gym is small but has plenty of parking,…read morethere is also some bathrooms with showers. There wasn't a formal check in process so I was a bit confused on what to do when I got there and ended up asking some random people. The workout itself was pretty weight intensive with lots of squats and repetitions. Most of this was strength training and not so much cardio. The instructor was very nice and helpful. You will definitely be sore after this!

I've been doing personal training with April for 4 months - she is awesome, and the gym is really…read morenice! It's small and only for clients doing personal training or group training. Staff is very professional - everyone there is all about working out and getting outta there. And April - she's super nice, so of course we come back, but she has in uncanny ability to know the weight and reps that will yield jello legs/arms. we move so quickly from one thing to the next there's not the opportunity to get bored or pause for a moment to worry about how sore you'll be the next day...but in a good /pain is weakness leaving my body kind of way... Highly recommend this cute neighborhood gym and it's staff. Hope we are lucky enough to have Mo and his crew in NW Hills for the long haul!!

What a workout! I had my first HEAT total body - strength and stability workout with Billy and felt…read moregood and burned a number of calories to boot. I was a little apprehensive about boot camp workouts before coming here but I can see how effective they are as you keep moving during these workouts and get some cardio conditioning too. Good form is encouraged and the instructor goes from station to station to motivate and to help with modifications. Plus you get a killer playlist to listen to and people of all fitness levels to workout with. Looking forward to incorporate Heat into my exercise routine.

I loved the no nonsense workout routine at HEAT. It's a no frills focused bootcamp style workout…read more Both instructors I've experienced were superb at helping modify and focus on getting a good workout in rather than doing moves without efficacy. My Saturday session was quite full but Thursday was only 6 of us. The group varied in experience and intensity so you never felt left behind and always had someone to observe and feel inspired by.

I started working with Mike over a year ago because I wanted to lose weight, get stronger, and…read moreincrease mobility. I had back surgery in 2024, so I did not feel knowledgeable or confident enough to work out on my own. From day one, Mike took the time to understand my goals and tailored every workout to my specific needs. He helped identify the root causes of my movement limitations, taught me proper lifting technique, and kept me on track with my weight loss. Mike knows how to make the workouts challenging but enjoyable, and every session is intentional and encouraging. The results I've seen so far have been life-changing. I've lost over 50 pounds, I'm stronger than I've ever been, and my back is pain-free. I couldn't have done it without Mike, and working out with him has been the best investment I've made for my health. His education, credentials, and ability to explain the "why" behind what we are doing sets him apart from other trainers. He's seriously the best!

Mike is absolutely the best! I started working with him in a small group in 2016. After a few…read moremonths of strength training the shoulder pain I'd had for years was unexpectedly gone and I became a convert. His individualized workout plans and postural corrections make all the difference - it is uncanny. I am still working with Mike after 7 years as are a number of my family members. I can't recommend a trainer more highly for all levels of fitness and mobility. His training has proved invaluable for my body, my family's overall health and wellness.

Very old school and I love it! The owner Richard is such a nice guy. Ask him about the behind the…read morescene story of Jesu Chavez(Richard was his trainer) vs Floyd Mayweather. Very very interesting!

Great gym with great energy! Highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to start working out…read moreagain.

Hyde Park Gym is as old school as it gets--and I mean that in the best way. The second you walk in,…read moreit's all iron, no fluff. You feel like you've stepped into a place built for real training. I hit a chest and triceps workout and found this old-school tricep machine I've never seen before--it felt incredible. Some of the equipment looks like it's been around forever, but it still hits better than most of the polished machines at commercial gyms. Everything here is built to last and made for people who actually lift. The vibe is raw and focused. No egos, no distractions--just people putting in work. It's the kind of place that makes you want to go harder. Only real downsides: the water fountain was out of order, and there's not much in the way of cardio equipment. So bring a water bottle, and if cardio is a big part of your training, you'll need to get that in elsewhere. Still, if you're into that gritty, no-nonsense gym energy, Hyde Park delivers. Just fix that fountain and it's an easy 5 stars

Superb old-school gym that seems like it hasn't changed in 30 years. I love that. It oozes history…read moreand strength and hard work. The smarties (candy) at the counter are an excellent pre-workout energy boost. Can't wait to return.

Went to Big Tex for almost 4 years before moving to the other side of town. Probably one of my…read morefavorite gyms of all time. Staff is super friendly, members are always down to provide feedback if requested. Every piece of equipment you need, and some you don't (which speaks to the variety). I mainly trained for endurance sports while going here, a bit different than most, so I apologize for hogging the treadmills! 10/10 would recommend, especially for the price.

Staff was very welcoming, patient, and honestly made working out not be such a chore. They have an…read moreexcellent selection of equipment ensuring you have a very diverse and full-body workout. Members were also very welcoming; at no time did I feel like I was being judged or mocked if I wasn't as advanced as them. If you want a local gym that will help you get to where your fitness goals are at, I would wholeheartedly recommend them!

I've been working with Ishmael for a few weeks and really loving it…read more The background to how I came to training with Ishmael involves some serious back pain... it started small, but grew more and more painful over time... going to the gym on my own was not helping or even making things worse. After my massage therapist and chiropractor got me walking upright again, I decided I needed some help getting back into the gym because I didn't want to risk injuring myself or having a setback. The training we've done so far has been stellar... not once has Ishmael pushed my back too far, although there were times when I was afraid he had. I'm feeling stronger already, more stable, and less and less afraid of my back having trouble. All of that would be enough, but Ishmael is also articulate, personable, and so cheerful and positive that I leave our meetings feeling so much better not just physically but mentally too. I always resisted the idea of working with a trainer, not the least of which is that it seems their secret goal is to make you look stupid in the gym doing all those weird trainer exercises... but Ishmael trains in a private gym, so everyone there is also with a trainer going through the same thing... AND it turns out all of those weirdo exercises have tremendously useful purposes. Now I know those folks with the trainers are the smart ones, no matter how lame they might look being put through the paces. I'm learning so much about my body and how to work with it that I'm left wondering what the heck I was ever thinking trying to hack it at the gym by myself! This training process is helping me meet my goals faster and safer. It's a no brainer!

I friggin' love this place!!!…read more I was referred to Ishmael by a friend and I decided to give him a call and have an initial meeting. He was extremely friendly AND super knowledgeable during the assessment that lasted about one hour. A week later I started my one on one sessions and besides the fact that I had a very intense workout, I was not disappointed at all. My goals were addressed very specifically as Ishmael is very detailed oriented. A couple of weeks later I decided to try the group classes on weekends and those turned out to be pretty amazing too. I brought friends on different opportunities and they all decided to come back. These weekend classes are sometimes taught by Will, who's a great trainer and pretty hilarious at the same time. I'm very satisfied with this place. It brought me back the motivation and extra push I was needing after working out on my own for many years. Thumbs up!