There are a lot of personal trainers in our area, but if you go with someone other than Kyle at…read moreGOAT, you are really selling yourself (or your child, grandmother, husband, friend) short. I was pretty skeptical of working with a personal trainer. Outside of keeping me honest in actually completing my workouts, I didn't see a lot of value. But after struggling to meet a number of my fitness goals (marathon, sprint tri, olympic tri, general toning), I called up Kyle. I liked GOAT's approach to fitness. The whole philosophy revolves around combining Kyle's expertise in a wide variety of disciplines, including strength and conditioning and customizing training to each client. And he does his training outside the gym - huge plus for me because I generally hate the gym. Low and behold, during our first session, he 'diagnosed' my primary issue as weakness in my lower back muscles (he used the names of the real muscles, which clearly I don't remember). Kyle incorporated strength and weight training into my regular routine as well as stretching. He also helped me adjust my running stride to reduce impact on my shins and knees - leftover injuries from HS. I have improved not only my running time dramatically but reduced recovery time and have not had one injury since starting with GOAT. I have a race coming up in a few weeks and have never felt so confident! You can tell by the way he interacts with clients that Kyle genuinely wants you to succeed. He takes your goals and makes them his own. I've met a number of his clients through various events and we are all extremely different in terms of age, fitness level, goals, and abilities. Every single one of them has story after story about how Kyle literally changed their lives. Not only does Kyle know his stuff incredibly well, he is constantly learning and its not uncommon for him to send me journal articles, etc. that pertain to my training. On a more logistical note, you should know that Kyle caters every single thing to his client's needs - even training time. I have a rather unpredictable work schedule, and we sit down every week to plan where we can fit in our sessions. He shows up at my house as early as 4:30am and as late as 9:30pm - definitely not fun for either of us, but necessary to stay on track.

My fitness Goal, or should I say goals: wedding day arms, wedding day abs, wedding day back,…read morewedding day legs (even though no one will see them). Basically I wanted the best feeling wedding day body any bride could ask for or dream of. Oh and did I mention, I only had 30 minutes a day to commit to making it happen? Luckily, the combination of Kyle's passion to observe people attain maximum fitness levels and love for exercise showed up in my sunroom three mornings a week before work for six months. Every bride may procrastinate here and there or just wish for sculpted arms and a chiseled back. However, Kyle was the ultimate motivator on those mornings when the thought "no one will notice anyway" echoed as my alarm was blaring. Kyle's dedication to physical fitness and improving the physical fitness of others was evident during session one. His commitment to the profession is clear on paper when reading about his education and various certifications. His dedication and enthusiasm for his clients was clear during our individualized full body workout sessions. Kyle never brought the same routine twice, which made the session time fly by! The workouts were creative due to the current workout equipment such as, TRX bands, boxing gloves and mitts, medicine balls, bosu, and Olympic weights. In addition, after each session Kyle asked for my feedback on each exercise and was willing to adjust the workout routines based on my feedback. My criterion for mastery quickly increased in sets but I was getting stronger and my best was getting even better! I can't forget to mention the hilarious early morning conversations about his latest personal fitness adventures certainly kept a smile on my face while I did REAL push-ups! On my wedding day I put on my wedding dress and flexed my arms and back in the mirror and for my wedding party! (I couldn't help it!) Kyle's reliable, committed, and professional training sessions gave me the bride body that I dreamed of. Goal achieved! Next G.O.A.T Goal: Keep on running through life and run a 10k faster than I ever have in my life!

I've been going to Infinity Fitness for many years, since elementary school when I was forced to…read moretag along with my parents. Now, as a a graduating senior in high school, I've been hooked into the fitness and health-centric lifestyle that all of the amazing trainers here encourage. The trainers themselves have become my family over the years (love you all!), and the people that I've met working out here have been so kind and made my first experience as a young person in a gym so much more comfortable. With a heavy heart, I'll be leaving this year to go off to college, but I can safely say that I'll find my way back to Infinity Fitness any time I can. Thank you all for such a wonderful time in my life! I'll miss you!

I am the strongest that I have ever been from training at Infinity Fitness. I highly recommend the…read moresmall group training sessions--there is an emphasis on correct form and daily variation to ensure you get a great workout in all areas. Aside from that, it's a great community and fun place to spend time--Go! Shout out to Vinnie, Markus, Zach, and the rest of the crew

Koko FitClub in Darien is by far the BEST fitness club around. In my 8 years of living in…read moreFairfield County, I've belonged to the expensive gym in Noroton Heights, two $10/month gyms in Norwalk, and the community-based center in Darien. None of these 4 options offered me the motivation or structure to keep my commitment for more than 2 months at a time. I've been an active Koko member - going 3-4 times per week -- for a year and it's changed my life. I've not only dropped 25+ pounds but I ran my first half-marathon in May. Strength training programs are individualized for you, and each machine will lead you through your customized workout. It IS like having your own personal trainer, but automated, which is even better! There are also 15 minute cardio programs (on both the treadmill and elliptical) that are both quick to do yet intense enough to give you a complete workout. And, for those of you who are driven by data, each member can log on and access their workout history, track their strength gain, eBMI, and lean muscle mass progress. Koko even offers nutritional planning and menu options, based on your individual profile. Oh, and the place is immaculate, the staff is supportive and friendly, as are the other members. If you're looking for a new fitness club that will keep you engaged while also fitting into your busy lifestyle (did I mention that I'm a full-time working mom of 2 little boys?!?), you should definitely head into Koko and check it out.

I've been a member for 10 months and I absolutely love this place. The gym is unlike other gyms -…read moreit is small, it has no mirrors and each person is looking at their own screens so no staring! The owner is very accomodating. There is plenty parking available. The software used for the programs is the best!

On October 19th, 2022, I fell off a ladder, had a compound fracture and crushed my heel. On…read moreNovember 21st, 2022, I had corrective surgery. My surgeon is the Chief of Orthopedic Foot and Aankle Surgery in one of the top ten hospitals in the country. He said, this was one of the worst crushed heels he had ever seen. He said that after he scheduled a two-hour surgery, and it ran something over four hours. There were serious questions as to how well I'd be able to get around, and most likely would require a cane forever. I'm 79 years old, and on Medicare. I began my physical therapy in February 2023. In working with Evolution Physical Therapy and more specifically Nolan Rufa, I went from a state of crutches and limping into their facility, to now walking pretty well and have achieved about 70% of normal. Together, we established and achieved all the goals we set. My current goal is to achieve complete stability. At that time, I expect to be at 80% of normal, at which point it may be time to declare victory. So far, I've had about 120 sessions, some more grueling and painful than others. Nolan was very patient with me as I'm a type A and not particularly easy to get along with, especially in a difficult situation like this one. Over the past 21 months I've had an opportunity to observe others receive physical therapy. Of the four or five therapists I observed on a regular basis, they all seem to have the same desire and commitment to their patients. I'm sure the small size of the facility, personal one-on-one therapy and a good selection of personnel are responsible for my success. Boy did I get Lucky, no cane. Thanks Nolan.

Kristina at Evolution PT and Fitness in Darien has been such a HUGE help in alleviating my knee and…read morehip pain. After arthroscopic surgery on my right knee decades ago, I slowly became more and more sedentary over time despite a brief period of training for the occasional fun run or half marathon. My range of motion suffered over time too. Now, I'm done with that, wanting to make every day to be as active and pain free as possible. Kristina listens carefully. She is very professional and, most importantly, effective. She is knowledgeable and experienced, knowing exactly what exercise will strengthen and correct the habits we may have fallen into. After a few weeks, I can already see (and feel!) the results of Kristin's excellent care!

I had a massage with Emilia today and she was so intuitive, so wonderful, i am so thrilled she was…read morerecommended to me!

I no longer live in CT, but have missed Take Shape since I left. So when I came for a visit last…read moreweek I booked my 1st massage with Emilia. I'm so glad I did!! Her strong healing touch and gentle healing spirit were exactly what I needed. I managed to book a 2nd massage with her today before leaving town!! Thank you Emilia and Take Shape!!

The class instructors are very engaged with their class and make sure everyone exercises at their…read moreown pace and ability, stressing safety. The facility is clean and staff is friendly. View of the water from the exercise room is great.

I visited the YMCA today because I called and was asking about getting a 50m swim test done here…read more We were told to come in and make an appointment. Patrick, who works at the front desk, was extremely helpful and spent a good amount of time getting us to where we needed to go for a swim test. We were there to make an appointment but he called up Henk to ask if he could help us with this process. Henk was so friendly and helpful as well. Instead of making an appointment for another day, they asked if we had our swim clothes with us (thank goodness I prepared myself just in case) and had us do the swim test right then and there. Henk emailed us the letter with his signature a few hours after we completed the test. We were not charged anything for using the facilities and getting a test done. This was by far the best experience and the staff were so accommodating to us. I've been calling and emailing the Stamford YMCA for the same test and it was not as consistent as Darien (it took two weeks, two calls, and numerous emails to get help from them). Darien was extremely helpful and we are so appreciative of the staff there! Patrick is new to the YMCA but he was amazing. We greatly appreciate his help in contacting Henk for us. Henk's last day is Thursday so we came at the best time. He was incredibly friendly and excited for us as to why we needed this swim test. The facilities were amazing and the decor was beautiful. This was probably the nicest YMCA I've ever been to. Thank you Darien YMCA!! You really helped us with this!!

Terrible management and customer service. I used to be a member and I had to take a break I…read morethought I would try it again this month because there was a promotion - their salesperson, Ashley called me hundreds of times so finally I said I would do a free class as long as it was free. I verified that it would be free about 10 times. They will say absolutely anything and lie to their customers to get them back in - because when I got there the Manager Mike and front desk person, Nate said they would not honor this. This place treats their customers and potential customers poorly and I am appalled at their incompetence and unprofessionalism.

Huge fan of this location in particular. I do a lot of traveling and swing by OT when I can, but…read moreI'm always impressed by the staff and setup of this Orange Theory in particular. The workout room itself is more spacious than your average glass box setup you'll find in more OT locations; making it feel like it's own gym. The staff and coaches here are excellent, particularly Dana and Alice. They definitely make you feel like you're there to workout with them rather than just mindlessly be instructed. The way they run their classes really caters to pushing yourself instead of you just trying to keep with the vibe they set; something I'm not a huge fan at other locations. They both have a killer playlist too if you're more into rock while working out. Highly recommend taking a class Alice if you want the best first impression of Orange Theory.

Great pool and trained competent staff. Great for adults and children. Hours of operation are…read moreespecially good

it is very clean. But for a massive gym one peck deck, one smith. The recovery room half the time…read moreyou can't access and they charge extra. Other gyms offer free month to move and I will, but I asked them to do something to keep me, because I am getting a better offer, and they said they cant. They can to get you, not to keep you. Stupid

And that's it. I've put up with having to jump through extra hurdles when we signed up as a same…read moresex couples. I've watched group fitness instructors mock members. I've never talked to the manager since he NEVER walks the club and avoids members interaction at all costs. But when I show up to find out the club is closed the rest of today and tomorrow for a special event without any kind of in club, online, or proactive text / email communication, I'm just done with these people who could care less about their members' wellness. Homophobic, cruel, and incompetent.

Equinox Darien is NOT safe--and management will NOT protect you…read more After being verbally assaulted, subjected to misogynistic slurs, and physically confronted by a male member on the gym floor, I reported the incident immediately. Multiple witnesses came forward. I was assured it would be handled. It wasn't. The individual was allowed back into the club and continued spreading false, degrading, and misogynistic comments about me to other members and staff. Despite months of detailed reports to senior leadership and HR, Equinox took no meaningful action. Instead, I was met with delays, deflection, and ultimately told they "cannot engage" unless other members contact them directly. Translation: the victim does the work, the harasser faces no consequences. Even more disturbing, staff appeared to tolerate--or participate in--gossip, reinforcing a hostile and misogynistic environment. For a company that markets itself as inclusive and empowering, Equinox chose corporate protection over member safety. If you are a woman and expect to be taken seriously when reporting harassment, this is not the place.