Have been going to this gym for over a year, so this review is long overdue. Headstrong combines everything you love about SLO and gym culture. Like most of SLO, everyone is incredibly friendly - from the staff to the coaches that will go out of their way to introduce themselves and always say hi when they see you in the gym. They have developed a community that only comes from continued and deliberate effort. They regularly host events to keep growing this community and you can see its size and strength at the 9am Saturday classes. This gym nailed the warehouse aesthetic while also keeping weight-lifters in mind. I have never had an issue finding a squat rack, which I can't say about any other gym I have been to. The free weights/dumbbells go in to the high 100s, where most gyms cap at 95/100lbs. In the warmer weather the outdoor turf-lined area is one of my favorite perks that I've also never had in other gyms. This place is a gym that's designed by people who actually use the gym and make it a point to continue making improvements for its members. If you need a gym that's more than just a place to work out, check out Headstrong. read more

Such a great gym! $10 drop ins, credibly, friendly staff, more than willing to give tours and point you in the right direction! Suitable for almost any style of gym, or whether CrossFit, Bodybuilding, barbell classes or spin classes they have it all! Loved my experience here!! Definitely recommend it over other big gyms in the area!!!! read more

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Was traveling and was staying at the avenue inn literally 50 ft away from Headstrong Fit. I did a drop in thing that costs $50 for 10 days. Long story short: This place is really cool and I really liked it. read more

Headstrong is hands down the best gym in SLO for both traditional gym goers and CrossFitters alike. They literally have any type of equipment you'd need and more space than you could ask for which also includes a really nice outdoor space for anyone who wants to get their tan on. The coaches, front desk folks and owner Robbie are always incredibly friendly and make you feel welcome anytime. The drop in rate for open gym is no doubt the most reasonable fee I've ever seen at $10/day. If you're looking for a place to get a good pump or sweat in SLO, look no further than Headstrong! read more

This gym is the epitome of good ownership breading good vibes... the culture is healthy work-out, friendly, and not too many rules because everyone seems to respect everyone else and minding their own business... and exercise good manners. I wish my son and I could attend more regularly Membership is reasonable and money well spent read more

Feeling down? Want to be jacked and stacked? Go here it works. I came here 5'5 110 pounds and now I'm 6'6 lifting HEAPS. In all seriousness it's a great gym. They give a student discount that makes it pretty worth it. Even during "rush hours" there's minimal waiting around. Plenty of benches and racks so nothing to worry about there. Dumbbells go up to like 6000 or something (200 if I remember correctly but it probably is higher but I never look that far ahead). read more

The small group training classes are excellent. Well structured. And somewhat self-paced which is good since I'm older than most participants and need extra time. I have only been going for a week and a half but I know if I keep with this. I'll definitely get stronger and more stable. read more

Great place to get all your training done. They have it all from the equipment and personal touch you need. It is a 1 stop health and fitness shop! read more

It is tough to find the words that haven't already been said about Headstrong. I have made tremendous improvements in my health, fitness, and athletic performance as a rugby player with the help of the Headstrong Fit team. The coaches are knowledgeable about body mechanics, movement patterns, fitness needs, optimal athlete training, and modifications for various injuries. In addition to what they already know, they continue to learn new movements and techniques to expand their ability to coach a variety of people. Within the walls of Headstrong, you can also get guidance from a certified nutritionist, chiropractic treatment, physical therapy, and certified sports massage. The gym is kept clean and the equipment is plentiful and in good repair. Workouts are designed to maximize what is available, and classes are kept small to get more personalized coaching. Coaches are willing and able to provide a workout modification for any physical limitations you might have. During the recent pandemic and lockdown, the gym staff set up home workouts and online support for each and every member. Workouts were designed for everyone to be able to do them from home no matter what equipment they had or did not have. Modifications and suggestions have been demonstrated, questions answered, and support offered to anyone that needs it. I highly recommend taking a few classes at Headstrong (once we get the all clear) The community workouts on Saturdays are free with a non perishable donation that goes to local charities. Otherwise, there is open gym, Yoga, small group training, spin, and HEAT classes. read more

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I've been coming to Headstrong for about 4 months, and it's already changed my life. I'm not really a gym guy. When I started going, I weight about 280 pounds (close to 100 pounds overweight), and I was honestly real intimidated. I had made a promise to myself and my wife that I would try out a gym and stick with a program. I'd made that promise for a couple years already, and had been failing over and over. So going into it, I really didn't have high hopes. What finally made me stick with it was a 6 week challenge the gym puts on. You meet with a nutritionist a couple times, you get unlimited gym membership, you join a Facebook group for support, and some other things. It's also pretty cool because if you succeed at certain parts of the challenge, you get most of your money back in credit to the gym, so there's a nice financial motivator to stick with it. During the 6 weeks, I lost 30-35 pounds, met a lot of friends, and have gained a new found confidence. Previously, I was honestly intimidated to come here. With a name like "Headstrong", and it being a pretty focused gym, I had assumed that the gym would be a lot of macho dudes, meat heads with cold personalities, etc. Though, I was very much wrong and have been blown away by how kind and willing to help the trainers are. I am still learning (and rapidly). I wouldn't have that learning if the trainers didn't constantly help me learn form and specific movements, correct those movements, etc. If this were any other gym, I would've given up: either due to a lack of knowing what to do, a lack of confidence, or due to injury caused by doing things improperly. Overall, at Headstrong, I've found a community for emotional support, a strong basis head knowledge to learn HOW to workout, and so many other things. As with anything, you get what you put in. I can guarantee you that if you dive into it head first and if you ask for help, you're going to get a mountain of value out of it. I'd also recommend signing up for the 6 week challenge if you're feeling clueless about where to start. read more

Favorite gym I've ever been to! I think my favorite part is the tight knit community because it fosters such a supportive and motivating environment. A lot of people are jacked/intense gym rats so at first I was intimidated but everyone there is honestly so friendly. The owner, trainers, and all of the other staff members are also extremely nice and very knowledgeable about their work. Their classes are fun but challenging and the owner, Robbie, helped me improve my form sooo much. Headstrong also has a ton of strength training equipment and an outside area, so there's always something available for me to do (unlike the Cal Poly gym lol). I should add that it's also really easy to cancel/change your membership and they have a military/healthcare worker discount! read more

I could not be happier with the results (well, I guess it'd have been cool to walk out looking like Chris Hemsworth). When I first started I was a bit intimidated and overwhelmed. I'd been to gyms before but I'd never really had the structure and focus that I needed to stick with it. Anytime I was worried that I was doing something wrong or maybe just felt a little ridiculous; the coaches and staff were there to correct me, motivate me, and reassure me. I have never been a gym/CrossFit person but this is the first time I've been to a gym and felt genuinely successful and supported. I could have spent this money at any gym but I don't think any other gym would have had the staff that cared enough to work with me as much as they did. TLDR: if you're willing to make the effort, everyone here will do their best to help you be successful. More than just a room with gym equipment. Lost 11lbs and 7% body fat, gained muscle and definition in 6 wks. I will be continuing my membership here. read more

Came into town for my wedding. Bought a few day passes to workout here. This place is what a gym should be. Amazing selection of free weights, good vibe, and clean. Love it. read more

This is an awesome gym to go to if you're in SLO. They have great machines and the vibe is so awesome in there. Would definitely come back !

I joined the gym a year ago for a 6 week challenge. I absolutely LOVE it! The facility is clean with lots of room to move about. I had two back injuries that physical therapy (6 months) and massage therapy (2 years) never healed. Within two weeks I was up and moving and feeling so much better. The coaches made motivations to the work outs for my back. After completing the challenge I signed on for a full year membership and getting ready to renew. The owner is amazing and kind, the coaches are compassionate and encouraging. The people who work out are all shapes and sizes and different levels of abilities. We laugh and push each other and sweat our butts off. I highly recommend, headstrong has helped improve so many different aspects of my life and my health. So happy I gave it a try, wish I found this place years ago. read more

The trainers are all really experienced and the atmosphere is supportive and athletic

This gym is the best gym in the central coast!!!!!! Seriously, all of the coaches are attentive, well educated and are always friendly. They give great cue's for each movement and are super in-depth with any movements that can be scaled. No matter if you are a weekend warrior, a gym rat or can only make it in once or twice a week, they are always happy to see you. Robby (the owner) is well informed in all things health and wellness, he's a great resource for nutrition, body building, injury prehab and rehab. What I really love most about this gym is the community, it's very family friendly, dog friendly and they support a local non profit with donation based workouts on Saturdays. Whether you attend the group training or do MELT yoga with Chandra (hip hop yogini) just bring in a non perishable item to donate and you get to sweat for free while giving back to others. They also are affiliated with #SweatAngels network so each time you "check in" to headstrong on Facebook, it supports a global non profit. Also they have other resources on site for different types of health- nutritionist, massage, and human movement specialists. Oh and it's a great place to pick up some Clean Machine Meals too! read more

Found this gym on Google as I come to this area quite often! Amazing gym for power lifting and general gym goers as well as CrossFit! Love the environment and do plan to be coming to this gym for all my workouts when In the area! read more

Headstrong is an amazing gym with the best trainers/coaches! Like I can't preach that enough! I can't get enough of Heat, Small Group and spin. Spin with Carley is such a good time between her music choice and kicking our butts but still having fun is everything! Then you have Chelsea, Jenna, Maddie and Melissa for heat and/or small group, they make sure you have the correct form and push yourself every workout! I always look forward to my workout with Melissa and Chelsea at 12pm small group or 12:30 heat classes! All the trainers are so nice and always looking to help you improve and meet your goals! The Owner Robby is such a genuine guy who is always looking to help out the community and make it a better place! If you're looking for a gym that will kick your butt, give back to the community and meet amazing people along the way, this is the place for you! Shoutout to everyone at headstrong! read more

Headstrong Fitness has changed my life!! I came into this gym and specifically this challenge terrified of what was to come and expecting to fail at it like I do everything else. I was especially terrified because I had just had a heart attack two weeks before I signed up, but I knew I needed a life change!! I still have one more week to go with the 6 week challenge but I can't believe the changes that have taken place in my body... and I couldn't be more excited for the changes that are still coming!! My body has never looked like this in my whole life! To some I know it doesn't seem like much but for me it's everything! One huge non scale victory (NSV) I'm the most proud of is my back!!! I'm seeing changes in my back I've never seen before!! #headstrongfit #changesforlife read more

Headstrong Fit - Gymnastics Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

I've been member at headstrong for almost 2 years now and I can truly say it is by far the best gym I have ever been to. The facility is phenomenal and has tons of indoor (and now outdoor) room for activity! Robby (the owner) is always looking for new pieces of equipment to add to his arsenal of gains! The classes are top notch and the staff are unbeatable. The coaches knowledge on all things health and fitness both mentally and physically is such an amazing added bonus! Can't say enough about this place. So grateful to have this gym and even more so the people that come with it! read more

Great class tonight! Arms, core, traps, lats!! Definitely going back Perk is my kids take Hip Hop next door at Core! read more

An amazing gym! Can't wait to go back for another class. Will definitely look into what type of membership will best suit my needs. I'm sold! read more

Headstrong is the best gym that I have ever been a member at. I'm very thankful that they have stayed open this year with their great outdoor lifting area. read more

Such a unique gym with amazing coaches and community feel. Everyone is so welcoming! The workouts are challenging but in a great way. They are easily adjustable to fit your fitness level. I struggled with my squat form and Robby helped me finally figure out how to properly do them. I've meet some amazing people just from being part of the Headstrong family! read more

Headstrong Fit - Gymnastics Near Me - San Luis Obispo, California

Comprehensive training and facility. Couldn't ask for better or more dedicated coaches and owner. Community is fantastic. Spent 6 months as a member but had to move. Very few gyms operate at this level. read more

I have nothing but amazing things to say about the programs and people you'll find at Headstrong. After years of looking for the right gym (and honestly being a tough critic) I walked in the door, and have never once regretted it. Each workout is different and challenging. They understand how the body best moves and how to prevent injury. The coaches are ALL excellent, and will help push you in a safe and individualized way. If you're hesitating, don't. Just do it. I lost 12lb of fat in 6 weeks and gained 11lb of muscle, but more so feel better in my own skin and feel more confident. You'll notice a difference in just a few days, and won't regret the decision. read more

There's no gym like it. The people who work out there, the staff, the equipment, and the programming are there to motivate and support you in pursuit of your best self. Not only is it a gym that specializes in functional movement with state of the art equipment you're not likely to find anywhere else, there's other components that make a membership there the biggest bang for your buck. Yoga Spin HEAT HIIT SGT Olympic Weightlifting Small Group Workouts Free community workouts every Saturday The gym donates each month to a selected charity based on check ins 6 Week Challenge to jumpstart a lifestyle change Coaches are constantly getting training and learning to help clients. Monthly gym challenges for anyone wanting to play along Fun, friendly (and family-friendly) atmosphere FitFam: everyone is invited to special events like holiday market and thanksgiving supper. Lots of parking in downtown SLO! Smiles on tap! During COVID: Headstrong has rented out equipment to members so they can work out at home and has created amazing workout videos. Right now you can join for $99 and have access to all of the workouts! They are always adding more to the gym! And.... Onsite body workers, nutritionists, functional wellness, chiro, massage, and mindset/life coaches. I've been to a lot of gyms. I waffled in my dedication to my own health and fitness. I did the 6 Week Challenge and CHANGED my body, mindset, eating, health, and priorities. I have energy, for in my clothes how I like, and I feel strong and happy. Check it out! read more

I love this place and could not be happier with my experience at Headstrong. I am a long-time Crossfitter and started looking at the safety and sustainability of my programming. I love the focus here brings in the best parts about what I love about Crossfit with an emphasis on safety and effectiveness. Intense workouts, lifting , met cons with great coaching, programming and community. Every cool piece of equipment you could want. Power lifters will love this place and newcomers will have everything they need for a great workout. Everyone has been considered at Headstrong. Clean bathrooms, adequate parking and real people of all different levels of fitness who are happy to have you join in the fun. The HIIT classes combined with spin are a ton of sweaty fun. The small group classes can be scaled for the first timer to the seasoned athlete. I happy to call Headstrong my new gym home. read more

This gym was absolutely great to me. Great community of awesome trainers who work everyday on getting you to be a better you. They push you and really know their stuff. I did the 6 week challenge and was able to lose 20 pounds and 8% body fat. Thank you everyone who works there for such an awesome experience.. I will be back. read more

I learned about this place from friends who have been with them since the beginning. They have had nothing but good things to say about it. I joined the six week challenge in order to get a jumpstart on my fitness. The staff and the programming was put together in a very clear and understandable way in order to help me achieve my goal. As a physical therapist, I respect evidence-based practice. The staff is very knowledgeable and they pull from research as their design their formatting. The format is very dynamic and does not focus solely on a few movements. This variety not only feels like it hits every part of your body, but it also keeps the interest up. The coaches are very encouraging and open to working with everyone to answer any question on form and technique. It is a great place if you are wanting to not only get stronger and fitter, but also learn more about how your body works and how to keep it healthy. read more

By far best gym in San Luis Obispo!! Great trainers! I was part of their 6 week challenge, lost 29 lbs. Trainers love what they do and it shows through their work and passion with helping people better their lives. They donate to non profits monthly also, bring a canned food item on a weekend and that's your payment for the workout. Giving back is huge and they do so much for the local community. Couldn't be more happy to be a part of the family atmosphere they provide read more

If you are thinking about joining Headstrong--DONT THINK, JUST DO! You will 100% not regret making this investment in yourself. If you still aren't sure, do the 6 week challenge! I am so AMAZED at not only how I look but how I feel too! All of the coaches care so much about helping you reach your goals and reach them SAFELY! They are so knowledgable and wiling to help out and answer any questions you might have. If you're ready for a change, the coaches and community at Headstrong will get you there! read more

Love love love headstrong fitness! Trainers Robbie, kaelon, Alyze and Stephanie are so talented at knowing and explaining proper lifting technique and coming up with modifications if you ever need them! They take boutique fitness to the next level with consistent and unique programming. If you want to take your training to the next level, whether it be weight loss or muscle gain they will do literally anything in their power to help you get there. read more

Headstrong Fit is a spectacular gym full of outstanding coaches that are there to assist in transforming your life. Not only do they strive to help you reach your fitness goals, but they also provide you with tactics that will lead to an overall better lifestyle so you can increase your self confidence. I did the 6 week summer slim down challenge and lost 6% body fat / 12 pounds, which feels SO good. During the challenge I had surgery on my hand but with support from the coaches, I was back at it only 1 week post op! No matter who the coach was, they were always ready to provide me with modifications allowing me to continue my fitness journey. I highly recommend Headstrong Fit if you are looking for a gym to call home. They rock! read more

Such an amazing place to get and stay active. So much different equipment and classes for everyone. Coaches are extremely knowledgeable and you can tell they pay special attention to everyone that shows up! Cheers! You guys are crushing it! read more

You will not find a more welcoming gym full of people from all walks of life. A place where literally everyone belongs! Whether you are young or a bit older; an athlete or you've never been in a gym before in your life; coming back from a short (or extended fitness break) or really just need a place to meet some new people who are also interested in becoming their healthiest selves all while being part of an amazing community! Headstrong is like a family full of friendly, welcoming and encouraging people! Robby has put together an incredible team of coaches who are knowledgable & passionate about making sure everyone has the attention and training they're committed to having. And they have listened to what their community wants and have added some great resources for people to tap into all under one roof! Robby has the biggest heart and is always willing to help in any way he can whether on an individual basis or by serving this community and leading others to give back as well! I would recommend to anyone to give Headstrong a try! read more

Amazing experience-! (Would do it all over again)I have been working on starting a healthy lifestyle routine for the past year but results were very minimal. I am the person who shows up to classes, works out and leaves, but the coaches are so genuinely interested and invested in your success that this challenge became my daily morning friend-support group! I took the challenge wanting to combine meal prep, exercise routine and dedication- which got me results! I have come a long way, but my journey continues and I have set new goals. Thank you Headstrong! read more

I joined Headstrong Fit back in March of 2018 looking for an early morning class schedule that would enable me to be in the office by 8:00am. Being pushed was exactly what I needed. Then I enrolled in the 6 week challenge looking for nutritional guidance along with accountability. Once again I got exactly that. Now I'm 17 pounds leaner and stronger than I've been in years. The coaches are educated and inspiring and either the HIIT or small group training classes will deliver results. They sure did for me. Thanks Headstrong Fit! read more