If you're new to weight lifting like I was then Mayer's is the perfect place to learn and here's…read morewhy: 1. Robert, the owner, pays attention to what your needs are based on your current physique and health state. I had a hurt knee going in and he's made a routine for me that has me working out hard without injury. Emphasis on proper form. 2. He's flexible, super chill and genuine. No pressure sales like at big gyms. 3,4,5.... Certified, experienced, affordable, has a new private studio. Support local small businesses! He's just getting started at this new studio so it's the perfect time to join!! I've been training at Mayer's for two months now, they did not ask me to write this review.

Easy to work with and very knowledgeable. Mayer's body mechanics worked with me on improving my…read moreoverall knowledge of fitness and nutrition. Robert was very careful in planning a proper work out program that works with my bad knee and shoulder, would recommend to anyone who is looking for a reliable, safe, and easy going personal trainer

I started going to Natali in October of 2018, and haven't stopped since. She is great, focuses so…read moremuch on exercises that push you and sets up workouts for you to do yourself. Not to mention she is such a kind hearted person and has such a passion for fitness. I joined her small group Saturday workouts and love how I am feeling. I highly recommend her and If i wasn't moving due to work, would continue for months to come. Thank you Natali for being so supportive of my fitness journey!!

Natali is AMAZING!!! I've been training with Built4This for three months and I've already seen…read moreawesome results! I love how Natali looks at her clients' health holistically and cares not only about your fitness goals, but also about your mental and emotional health. She's so experienced in all aspects of health and I love how her background in bikini competitions makes her the BEST trainer for women looking to firm up those thighs and that booty! I LOVE her customized meal plans-- the recipes are delicious and it's such a luxury having a trainer tell me what to eat to help me reach my goals! I had been going to the gym and dieting for five months before I started training with Natali. I wasn't seeing the results I wanted and was feeling so frustrated and lost. But after just a few weeks of working with Natali, I finally started seeing the results I've been working so hard for! Natali is fun, funny, and super supportive. Regardless of your fitness or diet goals, Natali will meet you exactly where you are and help you on your journey to get where you want to be. I can't recommend Natali enough!!!

I've driven past Tucson Strength on Speedway more times than I can count ,kind of tucked away on a…read morecorner, easy to miss & WOW... I cannot believe it took me this long to finally walk in. This place is no f*cking joke. First off, this is an old-school strength gym, and I mean that in the best way possible. It's not bougie, it's not aesthetic-driven, and it's definitely not trying to be a trendy Instagram gym. It's gritty, it's real, and it's built for people who actually want to get stronger. They've got everythinggggg!Olympic lifting, strongman training, personal training, group classes, nutrition coaching... even a calisthenics coach (which is honestly rare to find). Whether you're a beginner wanting to level up or someone who's already deep in fitness and feels like you've outgrown franchise gyms... this is where you go to get humbled REAL quick. And I love that. The tour alone sold me. Front desk was super welcoming, and the owner was already on it with communication before we even walked in. You can tell this place runs on passion and community, not flashy marketing. Inside? Old-school equipment (my personal favorite &way more effective than a lot of the newer stuff IMO). Outside? A full-on training setup with turf, tires, and space to actually move. There's also indoor turf, kettlebells, and room to train however you want. This is a no-BS, get-it-done gym. One of my favorite parts though? The people. You've got folks in their 70s and 80s lifting alongside everyone else and that's powerful. As a woman in my 40s, that kind of environment hits different. Strength training isn't optional, it's essential & this is the kind of place where you do it right. Also love that they have options for everyone: * Memberships * Personal training * Group classes (super affordable around $20/class once you're cleared) * Even drop-in options for travelers It's flexible, which you don't always see in more serious gyms. And honestly... if you're the person who's always finishing first in group classes and not really getting pushed anymore? Come here. You will be challenged. In the best way. This place feels like a local secret , very word-of-mouth, very "if you know, you know." Not overcrowded (especially midday), dedicated community, and zero fluff. Soooo yeah... I'm hooked. If you're serious about getting stronger -- not just sweating, but actually building strength & this might be the gym in Tucson.

A great gym with fantastic equipment and fantastic trainers, and an environment that welcomes all…read morewho want to make their body stronger. This welcoming environment, however, is in spite of, not because of, its owner, who uses his brand's social media account to mock people for, among other things, having pronouns in their bio, and when confronted on this, will delete comments critical of those actions. https://www.instagram.com/p/DYfR3r9yPIv/ As such, it becomes difficult to recommend Tucson Strength as a welcoming place if you are someone who expects to have your gender identity respected, as the owner believes "pronouns are a social construct" that he "does not buy into" and that "there are [only] two genders" He is obviously welcome to these opinions, in the same way I am welcome to take my business elsewhere, while letting others know they may not feel welcome in this space. It is truly disappointing that the owner of a gym with a "Don't be an asshole" sign cannot live up to that most basic of principles. All of that said, I cannot in good conscience give a review less than three stars, as at the end of the day it has the makings of a potentially fantastic gym that's *actually* a welcoming place for *anyone*, and I have incredibly fond memories of my time there. It was with great disappointment that I canceled my membership, but I simply no longer felt welcome at a place owned by an online bully, who claims everyone is welcome in his space, while at the same time using his public business account to hunt down and mock those who think differently than him.

I can proudly say that I have been working out with Rob for 5 years now. I am a physical therapist…read moreand initially felt weird going to a personal trainer since my career is exercised based. He took the time to learn what my goals were and helped design a program based on my needs. Rob helped me transform my body for a figure competition with both diet and exercise. He has worked on nutrition programs and has specialized workouts for me depending on my ability or injuries that I had. Rob is a great motivator and gives the right amount of push. He motivates me to work hard and toward my goals. Lisa Brady PT

Rob is wonderful with his approach to "baby step" goals and eclectic methods of fitness. He helped…read moreme to reach my goal of 50 pounds of weight loss. A great bargain and for all fitness levels!

My husband and I are in our 60s and we love going to Jon and Christa's gym. It is conveniently…read morelocated on the eastside but he has another gym on the westside, too. He charges by the Jon knows how to motivate you and keeps it fun even through hardest workouts. He does his homework and is prepared when we arrive with a list of exercises that are tailored to our goals and limitations. I am able to lift more than I ever thought I could already and my endurance, mobility, weight, and strength have all improved. I recommend his gym all the time and keep renewing my membership because of the results!

Truth be told, I was a wreck when I initially came to Parsons Training. I was over 400 pounds,…read moresteadily looking forward to an early death (after many years of soul searching and introspection after the fact, I came to this conclusion) and really had no concept of fitness. I regarded it as some kind of light switch that sheer motivation and careful life editing could manage. But it is a process, and you need people that will help rewrite that process at several points during the journey. My personal journey has had some ups and downs....no question. I have always found a steady influence at Parsons to keep me on the track I am going, even if I struggle with things outside the gym. It has been a constant, and this is what fitness is truly about. Corporate gyms are great to be a part of, but they only serve the purpose of separating you from your money. At Parsons you actually get to know the people that work there. You get to see other people on the same journey as you and you can actually talk and share ideas and experiences. This is the part that I really enjoy and has kept me faithful even though my spirit and my personal life has sometimes interfered with my fitness journey. I am still here, still strong and still working. Even if you have another gym that you go to, getting the personalized help you need is essential to your regimen. You can't just mimic the bros at your corporate gym and expect to get better. Often times you need that help to get you over the hump and give you the proper expectations of what you want and need to do to accomplish that goal. I have found a lot of those things at Parsons Training, and I will always be grateful to my parents who gave me that push to go join this gym. To this day I still can't believe how far I have come and the realization of my former life. I have learned so much about health and fitness during this time that owner and operator Jon Parsons often lets me come up with the workout...with some helpful suggestions of course. So I will say this, be good to yourself and be good to your body. Make the changes you need to succeed and put your money on your health. Only you can save yourself and this is certainly the first step.

I walked into PowHERHouse fitness completely hesitant. I had no idea what to expect. I wasn't sure…read moreif my body was capable of the workouts that would be offered, if I would fit in with the women that were in attendance, or if I even had the motivation to stick with it. Two years ago I signed a three month contract. I wanted to just "test the waters". In the last two years my body has proven to be capable and powerful. The women I have walked shoulder to shoulder with, have been the greatest support through physical achievements and mental battles. The motivation is something that came naturally. I look forward to beating personal records, to being a cheerleader for the women who are breaking through barriers, and to having a minute away from the chaos of life. One thing I can say about this program: you get out of it, what you put into it. Kelly, the gym owner, has proven to be a professional in her field, and with time a personal cheerleader. She takes time to understand each clients limits, and always has a way of helping us overcome them. I'm on my third contract now. Hopefully when I have to sign again next year, she has a lifetime option. If you are ready to make a commitment, push yourself to do the hard things, and get out of your comfort zone to connect with a diverse group of strong women.. this is the place for you.

I joined the gym and attended two trial sessions and one paid contracted session…read more After experiencing some unexpected adverse effects due to past injuries and trauma, my doctor advised me that, for medical reasons, I needed a different type of fitness environment. Now, I do need to mention here that the owner would have known about my preexisting conditions if there had been any onboarding. In my experience, getting a new client's baseline fitness level, diet, current goals, and injury history is the minimum expectation when paying a premium price for semi-private coaching. While absolutely no information about me or my history was obtained, she did make sure that I signed her contract--twice. A fact she immediately pointed out upon notification of ending my membership early. I honored my contract and paid the full contractual buyout of $1,000+ despite being only one class into my contract and having to leave at the instruction of my doctor. Although gym members were actively encouraged to speak and communicate directly with the owner before posting anything less than a five-star review about the gym, there was no similar invitation for a conversation with me about my gym experience, health, circumstances, or decision to leave. A communication that could have been mutually beneficial. The cancellation process was cold, impersonal, transactional, and at times even downright curt and accusatory. Ending the working relationship was stressful not supportive. Within moments of paying my $1,000+ balance and receiving confirmation that it had been paid, I requested that my saved checking account and credit card information be removed from the Members app because I was unable to remove them from my end. I never receive a response to that request, and my payment information was not removed. This gym advertises itself as a supportive all female community. I have been in supportive all-female environments my entire life: All girls boarding school, all women's college, employment at a different women's college, multiple female coaches training me for three triathlons, and volunteering in Guatemala and Africa for years supporting and promoting girls' education. I know and understand the supportive female environment. This gym experience was not at all in line with my decades of previous experiences. And the irony is that if she had been kind, understanding or supportive in any way with me, she would have gotten that five star review she covets and actively lobbies her clients for. Instead, she made it all about money. Now not only does she now have a negative review, but if she loses even one prospective client because of my post, she financially will have lost twice as much as she gained with my 50% buyout. She took what could have been a win-win learning situation for everyone and made it a loss for both parties. Short-sighted and a little sneak peek into her true character. An observation worth noting (I may as well get my money's worth at this point! ) of the 3 classes I attended, none were operating at capacity. Out of 6 slots, one class had only 1 other client, who was leaving. One had 2 people, including the person leaving, and the last had 3 clients, including the one leaving and someone doing a make-up session from an early class. I also know other classes and one-on-one slots are operating at less than capacity as well. There could be a myriad of reasons for that, but it is an interesting discrepancy. It's hard to reconcile a gym that has been in business for five years that provides a genuinely supportive women's environment, great results, perfect five star reviews, operating in a wealthy area, but is operating far below capacity. It makes me question retention, or those who try it out and don't join. Or maybe there are more people out there who had a similar experiences as me.

This is my second time joining the gym. I've trained material days in the past but coming off a 2…read moreyear hiatus I wanted something to get me back on board. This place is the most affordable in town and I see people improve in 2-3 months. That's typical turn around as most places. Lots of classes. Wish there was more light, technical sparring for Muay Thai but what you for what you pay for is great. The instructors are good and have great attitudes, a few of them former fighters. Gabe is great when it comes to representing the gym. Amazing attitude, friendly, kind and not pushy.

I've always wanted to learn a combat sport and was recruited by team members at the mall where they…read morehad a kiosk. I took kickboxing/boxing fitness classes, where it's a mix of learning boxing technique along with strength and conditioning. Your monthly fee gives you access to use the gym equipment and unlimited classes Monday-Saturday. They offer boot camp, women's kickboxing, co-ed kickboxing, co-ed boxing, jujitsu, MMA

I was let go from this gym after speaking up about misconduct. That alone should tell you…read moreeverything. The training is solid, that's the only reason this is one star. But the culture is toxic in ways that took me a while to fully see. Staff who are married or in relationships openly engage in inappropriate behavior with members. That's the baseline here. What's not tolerated is being a serious, independent athlete with your own voice. I had ideas for the gym regarding gear, content, improvements, that were taken and pitched by others as their own. No credit, no acknowledgment. Your place here is determined by how compliant you are, not how hard you work or how talented you are. Speak up, and you're out. Most importantly: I would not send any young girl here. I raised concerns about staff behavior toward young female members and was removed for it. If a gym's response to someone speaking up about safety is to silence them, that is not a safe environment. I came here to train and compete. I left because I refused to stay silent. If you're a serious athlete, especially a young woman, you deserve better than this.

Undisputed is the best gym I have ever taken classes at. And I have been taking muay thai, boxing,…read morekickboxing and to a lesser extent jiu jitsu off and on for over a decade. John Bassford and Chris Garner are incredible at the sport itself but also possess a seemingly endless supply of energy, patience, and eye for detail. They will not coddle you, but they also will not make you feel stupid as you learn. And learning is what they want you to do. It is hands on, you will work with others in the class respectfully, they insure that. There is a limit anyone can learn simply practicing alone or with someone who will not challenge them. This is not something you need to take into consideration at Undisputed. If you want to improve you will have to suffer the pain education brings with it. Undisputed understands this. They will not antagonize this inevitability. Any rivalry that springs into being from sparring is kept amicable. For those with lousy vocabularies this means respectful, friendly, maybe even fun. All skill levels are embraced and all are welcome. It is a rare community, a real community, a place where you become part of something greater and are free to roam and lift weights or tap into the dynamic teachers who are there. Finally, Cassie worked with me on payment plans and proved that not all gyms are rigidly fixed on taking your money. She was accomodating and fair. I do not know any other gyms that can be said about.