I love TCS! And I don't usually like group fitness, lifting weights or biking for exercise, so that's pretty impressive. The facility is well equipped and clean. There is a nice shower amenity. The best thing about TCS is the coaching staff! This place is not a lift as heavy as you can as many times as you can no matter how you do it or what it does to your body. It's a place to learn how to lift correctly, take care of your body, and build the type and amount of muscle that you want to feel strong and healthy. Elliott, Kristina, and Travis are passionate about helping people learn correct technical form to avoid injury, and they are all really good at adjusting workouts to make them work for you even if you have pre-existing injuries. I trust them all to keep me safe at the gym and to teach me new techniques. They make working out fun and interesting. And the music is always on point! The next best thing about TCS is the inviting community. Everyone there is so kind and welcoming. You should definitely check out TCS if you want to learn and get strong! **The location has changed! It's a 813 Morrow Street now.** read more

** new location update ** I have been coming to TCS for 5.5 years now, and it's an INCREDIBLE gym. They have just moved into a new space on Morrow and it is SICK. Very cool to see the new evolution -- lots of space, cool industrial feel. TCS is head & shoulders best gym i've ever been to, you should go!!! read more

I have been coming here for about 4 or 5 months now and really enjoy it. I switched from a HIIT workout to this gym only because it was close to my new house. But I'm really glad I made the change. My previous HIIT workouts were always intense and a hodgepodge of different exercises without any real thought behind them - just gun it. At TCS, the warm up preps the muscles you'll actually be using in the intense, strength portion of the workout. Classes are also small, so in addition to a thoughtful, intentional workout, you get plenty of 1:1 time with the coach to correct any of your movements. They encourage you to work hard, but listen to your body. If you're intimidated by a barbell and squat rack, I understand. But the coaches are there to help you, and your classmates are willing to spot you when needed. HIIT workouts kept me lean, but this place keeps me feeling strong and motivated. read more

Took my first trial class and really enjoyed myself. It's not a CrossFit gym, it's exactly what it says in the name "strength" training. Felt really good and accomplished after and Travis was a good coach and made me feel welcome. Definitely recommend if you're looking to mix up your normal routines and have fun! read more

I've been a member of TCS for the last 2.5 years. This gym has changed my life in the best ways. I started as a beginner thinking I wouldn't be capable of getting though the challenging programming since I've had multiple lumbar spinal surgeries. It's given my physical and mental health such a boost. This gym is run by some of the most outstanding people, namely the head coach, Travis Holley. It's a gym for everyone-no matter your fitness level, age, gender, size, etc...all are welcome, everyone is made to feel very welcome, supported, and safe. Highly recommend checking it out. read more

If you are looking for a safe place where you can train hard in good form, and progress organically, I can think of no better place in Austin. Travis, the coach, is always there to watch and make sure you get the maximum return for your workout, or correct form if needed, or just make sure you don't die from kettlebell getups, which I'm assured, I won't. I started out thinking I'd just go for a month and see this phase through, yet I quickly noticed how much stronger and healthier I feel, besides having way more energy overall. So, they got me for unlimited because I'm hooked. Lifting here is kind of like therapy, anyway. This gym is also COVID-conscious, if that's what we're calling it now. Everyone has their own square, weight set, etc. and anything else that is used, equipment-wise, is your own, or you better sanitize your germs off of it for the next person. If you're outside your square, your mask stays on and you better keep that mask on, says Travis. (It makes the workout more intense, anyway.) Also, the playlists are on point. Think of the time you'll save yourself scrolling for the best jams. Travis has that covered for you. I will say, however, that no one can help you in regards to the smell of the onion rings wafting over from the In N' Out, but you. That's not paleo. But, ok. Overall, I feel very safe here in more ways than one. 10/10. read more

Went here for the first time recently, and loved it. Travis is a down to Earth, caring, professional and attentive coach. He knows what he's doing, and how to get the most out of each workout. Most importantly, he's safe, and cares about making sure that he assigns you the right workout for whatever level you're at, and will constantly check on you to not only make sure that you're doing the exercises, but doing them properly. A great workout facility with that old school feel, and look to it. Y won't leave disappointed, but you'll leave sweaty, exhausted and thanking yourself later that you came in for a great workout. Five stars. Highly recommended. read more

Travis County Strength is world class strength and conditioning facility that has been shown effective for a wide variety of people whether they are professional athletes or someone that has not exercised at all in the last 10 years. This gym is led by coaches Travis Holley and Jen Shaw. Two of the best strength coaches in the country There are several other coaches that offer classes and personal training in a variety of areas. The workouts are customized to the individual based upon their abilities and goals. No workout is ever the same in order to keep your muscles guessing and maximize the effectiveness of your efforts. I have been doing crossfit and strength training for over 4 years. Anytime I travel for work, I try to visit a local crossfit or two. I also drop in for workouts at facilities around Austin from time to time. TCS is hands down the best gym I have been to so far. They gym is extremely clean, organized and well maintained. It offers a huge selection of fun equipment: atlas stones, kettle bells, keg shells, sleds, tires, and of course all the weights you could ever want. There are shower facilities on site. It has a great location in central Austin with plenty of parking. On a personal note, working with Travis and his team has had a huge impact on my life. I would recommend anyone reading this review to take a moment and think about what it would feel like to lose weight and literally double your overall body strength. Those are the type of results that happen all the time at this gym. If you are looking for a place to improve your strength, mobility, and health regardless of your level with zero judgements then you should definitely check out Travis County Strength. read more

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I've been with TCS since it opened. When I started I couldn't put an empty barbell over my head. Now I get excited about barbell complex day, hoping to PR again. I am stronger than I thought I could ever be. At 48 I can outlift my teenage boys (I hope they don't read this). This gym & it's owner and coaches meet everyone at their level and help each of us reach our potential, help us experience the thrill of achieving goals we never imagined we could even set for ourselves. And the community is so kind. Travis, the owner, has created a vibe here of genuine camaraderie. No fake over-the-top box gym machismo. Just authentic good natured friendly support and laughter and hard work. I've dabbled in other gyms from time to time for the sake of seeing what's out there but haven't found anything that matches TCS for quality individualized coaching and overall welcoming vibe. read more

Jen and Travis are the best around. Their workouts are never dull or repetitive and you leave every day feeling motivated and accomplished. TCS caters to new lifters and veterans, alike. Aside from the fact that their workouts are some of the best I've ever experienced, the TCS community is unlike anything else. I've been working with Jen for almost 10 years, and I've watched the LIFT program grow into this amazing community of strong women that are always motivating each other and looking out for one another. If you're looking for a gym to call home, this is it. read more

I never thought I would love working out as much as I do. I started a strength and conditioning program at another Austin gym, but I needed a place that felt a bit more grown up than where I was. I needed a place and a community that felt like home. A friend of mine urged me to check out TCS, but I balked at the long drive from my North Austin home. I kick myself now because the drive is nothing compared to how much I love TCS. The people are so warm and welcoming and Travis and Jen have built something special here. As a woman with two young children and who is quickly approaching middle age, I am wary of places that feel too young or coaches that ask you to push even when you are injured or feeling unwell. But I love Travis and Jen's philosophy that you do your best for how you are feeling that day and that when I am hurt they quickly come up with alternative movements with no judgement and none of the shaming that I have sometimes felt at other places. No one place is for everyone, but if you want to work hard, have fun and be part of an amazingly supportive community then TCS is worth checking out. read more

I wouldn't have heard of Travis County Strength (TCS) were it not for a trainer moonlighting at ANOTHER gym across town -- but isn't word-of-mouth the best way to find the best things in life? This has been by far the best gym experience I've had in years. I'm a former competitive powerlifter who became intrigued with CrossFit a year and a half ago because of its connection to Olympic Lifting -- though I still maintain a healthy love-hate relationship with CrossFit. While I have made my peace with CrossFit -- and I finally caved in and became a member of a CrossFit gym near my home in Florida -- TCS is so much more. Die-hard CrossFit fans -- and CrossFit gym owners who pay the hefty licensing fees -- would probably be either angry or confused as to TCS's identity. Is it a CrossFit 'box?' Is it a hardcore powerlifting and strength training gym? Well, surprise: it's the best of both worlds. Owner and head coach Travis Holley was friendly, patient, and actually curious: he asked me about my gym background and if there's 'anything I should know about' -- meaning stiff joints, back pain, knee problems, etc. The workout was HARD. Just when I thought it would be over, I had to flip a ~200-lb. tire 15 times. The space is HUGE and clean. At first the lack of air conditioning put me off, but the 4 fans cooled the place down surprisingly well, even in the midday, late summer heat. After the workout, I even bought a TCS T-shirt. American Apparel, size XL. I was upset after my workout because I was only at TCS on a one-day pass, and I live over 1,000 miles away. But I used to live nearby in San Antonio and TCS is actually one of the reasons I'd consider moving back to the Lone Star State. read more

This is THE place to get fit and hang out with some awesome folks. Travis and Jen ( who are co-owners and head coaches) have setup a gym which attracts the best coaches in town and the best set of folks to train with. The cool part about TCS is that all the coaches are excellent and care a lot about making you better. The specialized programs which uses elements from crossfit and strength training ( using stones, sandbags, etc.) are their speciality. I have been training with Travis for the last 3 years and his classes have helped improve my fitness a ton. I have found his Strictly Strength program is the best way to get stronger - the warmup itself would be considered a tough workout at other places. Travis helps scale his workouts to work around both my (low) strength levels and my shoulder issues and does a great job motivating us to do our best. I really appreciate the personal interest he takes as well as his commitment to fitness. Jen has a specialized program for women, called Lift for women, which has them lifting heavy stuff. She also has a running group for the 3M half, which I have joined. And the other coaches have specialized training for kids, for strongman training and for kettle bell training( with the world champion for coach). Overall, with a community that's serious about fitness and coaches who are experts, this is the best place to efficiently get strong. I strongly recommend folks to give this place and the coaches a try if you want to get serious about getting strong. If you are just wasting time at a gym, you owe it to yourself to check TCS out. Finally a shoutout to their cute corgi - Darwin who has become the gym's mascot! read more

If you think you're really strong/swoll/ripped, come do one workout here and you will be humbled. Very humbled. If you are a weakling (like me) and you want to get swoll, sign up now. read more

Travis County Strength is the best gym you will find in Austin. If you are looking for a truly challenging workout, knowledgeable coaches and a community of amazing people, this is the place to go. I have been at TCS since the day it opened (about a year ago) and have been working out with Jen (one of the co-owners) for about 1.5 years. During this time not only have I become stronger and built more muscle (without looking bulky), but overall my life has been completely transformed (for the better). 1) Equipment- TCS is a crossfit/strongman hybrid. If you are looking for an elliptical machine or treadmill, you won't find that here. Instead you will use real workout equipment like barbells, logs, sandbags, sledge hammers, tires, sleds, yokes, atlas stone, kegs. You will be sore in places you never imagined you could be sore. 2) Programming- Jen and Travis (co-owners) do an amazing job with their programming. I've tried both the Strictly Strength classes and the LIFT classes, and both have smart and effective programming. The one hour classes start with a quick warm-up followed by 3-4 different 10 min or so workouts. While focusing mostly on building strength, we also do short metcons. However, unlike at some crossfit gyms, the workouts are truly thought out and planned (which helps avoid needless injury). You won't be doing 100 thrusters here for time.... But you will be doing workouts that actually help build muscle and strength. 3) Coaches- All of the coaches here are amazing, friendly and truly care about your progress. In the LIFT program I have been coached by Jen, Mary and Nyki. All of them are beyond encouraging and have helped me achieve goals I never thought possible. The same goes for Travis. They will all make you work, but you will be grateful in the end. In addition, the coaches are more than just coaches. Jen has not only encouraged me during workouts at the gym, but has motivated me to do more with my life and career. She truly cares about the happiness and well-being of her clients, inside and out of the gym. 4) Community- Our workouts are done in classes of maximum 12 people. (Sunday LIFT classes are usually at max capacity, while sometimes during the week the early morning classes might have 3-4 people). The women who are part of LIFT are incredible. You never feel alone during a workout. Someone is always shouting words of encouragement, coaching you through getting that stone from the ground to your shoulder, telling you that you can deff add more weight to the bar, etc. Having such a group of women around you will help you finish even the toughest of workouts. 5) Food- Working out is only one part of being healthy. The other part involves eating foods that are whole and that will fuel your body specifically. Over the year, Jen has helped me figure out what I need to eat to achieve my fitness goals and to become stronger. Her approach to this is practical and involves changes that can be part of a lifestyle, not a temporary diet. In addition once or twice a year, the LIFT girls will food log together so that we can all monitor each other's food, sleep and water, give advice, provide recipes and help encourage each other to eat better. In addition, TCS also provides nutrition seminars to further help us figure out what we need to be eating and how much. If you are looking for a gym I suggest you come try this place out. It is expensive, but trust me, it is worth every penny. read more

I have been going to the strictly strength program for about 6 months. Since then, I've been able to add weight and reps to every metric I can think of. The focus is on lifting, but there is plenty of conditioning involved too. It's by far the best strength and conditioning program I've been to. Travis is a great guy, he's super knowledgeable and really cares about his craft and the community. His workouts are challenging and they will push you to your limits. They're also meaningful and satisfying. If you show up and put in the work you will feel like you're moving forward and growing. I feel better equipped to take on life and everyday tasks because of this place. The people there are really friendly. Oh and there a dogs hanging out there from time to time which I'm a fan of. Highly recommend.. read more

Hands down one of the best places to train in Austin! Jen and Travis are both highly knowledgeable and take a genuine interest in your progress, the classes are the perfect intensity, its fun and rewarding, and the other members are all very friendly and cool! I can't say enough good things about TCS! read more

I have been going to Travis County Strength for a month. The classes generally range about an hour. The instructors are the coolest people I have ever had a chance to workout with. There is strong emphasis on safety and correct technique. The community also gives great vibes. In just a month, I have noticed volume in my arms(which I was looking for) got compliments from friends and definitely feel much stronger. All in all my experience was fantastic. read more

Travis County Strength is my happy place. I have trained with Travis for almost 5 years and followed him here from another gym. His programming is challenging and fun- we do bodyweight movements, barbells, and move strongman objects. I am known for less than excellent coordination, but Travis's coaching is spot on. He almost always knows just the right thing to say to help me understand how to do a movement safely and efficiently. He is always supportive and just as excited as I am when I hit a new PR. This gym has an amazing vibe to it. This is a community full of people who are willing to work hard and push themselves beyond their comfort zone in the name of strength and getting better. Everyone is welcoming and supportive. read more

The best gym in Austin, hands down. You can't go wrong with these coaches and their programs. Travis's co-ed Strictly Strength will keep you guessing (you never know what crazy object he's going to have you run with, throw onto your shoulder, jump over, press, etc.), and Jen's LIFT For Women will welcome you into a warm, close community of amazingly powerful women... while kicking your ass. Seriously, this training is hard work, and they expect you to show up with a good attitude and put in your best effort. If you trust them and give it your all, you will see the best results of your life. There's a shower and tons of parking. And they sell delicious homemade paleo snacks in the back! If you're bored with the same old bootcamp grind, come check out TCS. Be prepared to quickly look and feel awesome while making tons of insanely cool friends. Also be prepared to have drivers on Lamar stare at you in awe as you drag a sled loaded with heavy weight down the sidewalk. read more

I love Travis County Strength, and have been a member since day 0. We never do the same work out and always have a great time. My only beef is the monthly membership system. Payment is made based not a Gregorian month, but the number of reservations allowed are based on a lunar month, which basically means by the end of the month, one will more than likely need to pay the drop in fee if they want to keep their routine up. read more

These guys are simply the best. Great attitudes. Very knowledgeable about programming and training. They don't let people get hurt and welcome all skill levels. If you need to work on your 'fitness' give these guys a try!! read more

Great please to get a lifestyle change. Knowledgeable coaches, good environment. Convenient location and scheduling. read more

I work out regularly at a gym in Virginia but when I come to visit my family in Austin, I always work out at Travis County Strength with Travis. He always takes into consideration my abilities and physical issues, makes me work hard and is incredibly encouraging and supportive. I return home feeling stronger and more confident. If I lived in Austin, I would certainly be a regular member of Travis County Strength. I love knowing that I can work out with Travis every time I come here for a visit. Thanks, Travis!! read more

TCS is an amazing strength & conditioning facility led by some of the most incredible coaches I've ever trained with! It's challenging, but adaptable to any level. The coaches urge you to listen to your body and there's an emphasis on technique & safety of the movements. You'll never have the same workout twice and we often use fun 'strongman' tools like tires, kegs and stones. I'm only 5' tall so you don't have to have a strongman physique to throw around some kegs or flip tires! The space is huge with tons of parking and a shower in case you need to head straight to work. I love the people I train with and I always leave feeling accomplished. Travis & Jen have really created a sense of community at TCS and I can't imagine training anywhere else! read more

This gym fills a niche in the fitness market that is sorely needed. The focus on strength and conditioning is so great for those of us who just want to get down to the real stuff. Each of the strictly strength trainers, Nick, Mary and Travis each bring their own flavor of challenging and varied workouts. You want to power lift like a pro, pick up atlas stones, work with kegs, swing kettle bells, do heavy yolk carries? This is the place for you. I recommend this for pro and amatuer athletes, or people who are just looking to improve health and look good naked. read more

Great trainers and members that create a warm, comfortable, and amazing experience. I was visiting Austin and had my bro in law bring me in to keep working out while in town and Travis and the rest of TCS community were extremely welcoming. The wods were extremely challenging and Travis kept us motivated, even feeling comfortable enough to call me out on my ability to push some more weight, But also pulling me back when necessary. Any time I'm in Austin, I'll be in TCS, and if I ever find myself living in Austin, this is the box I'll be in. If you're looking for a box to change up your program, or just looking to get into CF, try TCS. The professionalism and great community support is all you'll need to increase your gains and stay motivated for shattering any personal goals you have. read more

I've been training with Jen in her women's-only LIFT program for eight years now and I can't imagine her workouts not being a part of my life. Programming-wise she's the best. Her workouts are always personalized, strategic, and the right kind of punishing. Every time I leave the gym I feel more comfortable in my own skin. More impressive than the work itself though is the community Jen has built around her. Smart, interesting, grounded, unjudgmental women who are as excited to sweat alongside a former college athlete as they are a 50-year-old woman who's never lifted a weight in her life but wants to start taking better care of her body. I adore the women who go here as much as I do the woman who gathered them. read more

Just moved to Austin and I really wanted a good workout and this did it. Travis was very instructive and it was really hard but doable at your pace. I will definitely be going back. read more

This is the place to go to get a royal booty kicking. I love both Jen and Travis... I always feel comfortable and never feel the need to "compete" like at crossfit. Jen's women's class is full of rad chicks from all walks of life. We have fun, lift heavy stuff and move out bodies!!! read more

If you're ready to work hard, this is the gym for you. The community is completely welcoming. The coaches are top notch. Follow them on Facebook and Instagram, you'll see. Better yet, give it a shot. You won't be disappointed. read more

This gym is fantastic. The coaches are incredibly knowledgeable and they program the workouts intelligently. I have been attending classes here after hip surgery and while pregnant and postpartum. Accommodations have always been made as needed, but you are still pushed to improve and surpass your goals. I love coming here and would recommend it to anyone ready to put in the work to get strong. read more

Travis is an excellent trainer and an amazing deadlifter (knocking out 12+ reps on the car deadlift in the up-to-175 weight class at the Hill Country Classic Strongman event last June). Gym owners who compete themselves have a lot of credibility. I prefer simple powerlifting and spare the cardio, personally, but for those who want it, I recommend this gym. read more

What's amazing to me is the variety of people working out at TCS. 20-somethings, high school athletes, regular adults, Crossfit-types in their 30's, 40's and 50's. Everyone seems to be comfortable here, and the coaches do a great job of tailoring the group and individual workouts to the abilities and/or limitations of their clients. The wide variety of training toys is pretty cool too - barbells, plyoboxes, farmer carry handles, atlas stones, sandbags, kettlebells, tire sleds, regular sleds, medicine balls...you get the idea. read more

If you come to workout at Travis County Strength, the following awaits you 1. An amazing hour long workout that has you sweating within the first five minutes. There is no chance for boredom, because the movements are quick, focused, and intense. It slows down during the technical lifting, but then a quick burner will follow. 2. Trainers who are attentive, friendly, and approachable. Questions are encouraged, and the workout can be scaled to your fitness level 3. You will have lots of new fit friends who encourage you throughout the workout 4. At your twenty year reunion, everyone will ask "what have you been doing, you look great!" Come check it out, you will love it! read more

Travis County Strength is hands-down the greatest place I have ever worked out at. Travis and Jen (co-owners) are two of the most genuine and kind people you will ever meet. They meet you exactly where you are at in every single class - no one will ever feel out of place. I have never been so motivated to train - the classes are so good that I do everything I can to be there every day! I have literally changed travel plans so I can be back sooner and be in class. Strictly Strength and Strongman are my personal favorites. I love the strength component and how Travis and Jen encourage you / challenge you to give it your all. It has been so fun to see my PR's increase almost weekly as well - not to mention the body transformation as well. I promise you will not be disappointed if you enjoy a good butt-kicking workout! read more

Travis County Strength is a great place to work hard and meet good people. I have been training with Travis for a few months now and can attest that he is one of the most knowledgeable and empowering coaches that I have ever been around. Would highly recommend anyone willing to put in the work to give this gym a shot. read more

Travis County Strength is the best gym in town...period. Led by co-owners Travis Holley and Jen Shaw, TCS offers a wide variety of classes, all of which are geared towards getting you moving and lifting some heavy weight! Travis' Strictly Strength classes offer up a wide variety of movements (some more conventional than others), helping you get the most out of your time. Whether you are doing a set of keg cleans and floor presses, or the more traditional back squats and building runs, there is no way around the fact that when you leave, you know that you have gotten in a good amount of work. Travis' personality is one of encouragement. He knows when to push and when to nurture, often taking the time to understand you, and catering his teaching styles to that of his class. Jen's LIFT women's only programming is not one to be handled lightly. Every bit as intense and addictive as the Strictly Strength side of the gym, LIFT is a group of fun, powerful and strong women who connect over their desire to get and stay fit. Jen offers several social meet-ups for the ladies throughout the month, allowing them all be friends both in and out of the gym. Together Travis and Jen have created a truly unique gym that has attracted a wide variety of clients, all of which posses one strong quality: they are all great people. Honest and encouraging, those that work out at TCS are friendly, courteous and honest. They come into the gym with a positive attitude, always give it 100%, and honestly want everyone to succeed. And all that goes back to Travis and Jen. They have set up a system where everyone can feel comfortable and in place, regardless of your current fitness level. Are the classes challenging? Yes. Will you get your butt kicked every time you walk into the gym? Yes. But, at the end of the day, that is why we work out. That is why we go to the gym. Knowing you are going to be in a positive environment surrounded by great people and friends makes the sore arms and legs totally worth it...its a community thing, and a great community to be a part of! read more

I thought I would write my first Yelp review about the place I miss the very most in Austin, TX, where I lived from 2003-2014. Would that TCS have arrived earlier in my life, perhaps I would have avoided innumerable body image issues, digestive woes, and other consequences of aging... My experience is mainly with the LIFT program, and also Jaime's oly classes and small group work, just for full disclosure. As an orchestral percussionist, I was wary to get into lifting weights and felt my habits of distance running and cycling were acceptable, no hands needed! However, once I started crossfit in 2012, I quickly saw the benefits of strength training and began to reap the benefits. By happy circumstance, I was introduced to Jen as my team coach for a challenge through my crossfit box, and I found her to be an engaging, intuitive person who honed in on my weaknesses and began to turn them into strengths. When she and Travis opened TCS late last year, I knew I had to start going there, and I'm so glad I did. The other ladies in the class didn't know me very well, and it was clear that many of them had been working together for years and had deeply formed friendships and bonds, but they welcomed me and encouraged me. It was the first time in my adult life that I came to value female friendships outside my close circle of orchestra friends. I only wish I had been able to stay in Austin longer to cultivate those relationships. And the coaching! Jen yelled at me. A lot. In the awesome way only someone who is fully committed to, concerned about, and dedicated to your well being and improvement can be. She rocks. She doesn't tolerate half-assed work, and she makes you believe that you shouldn't either. In fact, all the coaches there share this core set of values. My work with Jaime also began through a Crossfit challenge. She doesn't yell so much, but like Jen, really knows her clients from tip to toe and gets great work out of them. Jaime is also a seriously accomplished lifter, and I learned so much about my form from her. When I found out I was moving to California, Jen and Jaime were the first two people in Austin who I told, and LIFT was the last place I visited before leaving Austin, well, second to last, as I was famished after the workout and needed a very large meal to set me off on the road properly. Since moving, I have found a new gym with coaches I like and people who so far seem very kind and hard working, but it's not the same. TCS is a special place, one that will make you strong, yes, but one that will become a fixture in your life and have you dragging your very sore but thankful muscles back day after day to squat and sprint and climb round on your hands or drag tires to infinity and beyond with a big smile on your face. read more

One of the best gyms for group strength and conditioning classes in the area. Travis really takes the time to lead you through a proper warmup and explain the correct form for the movements for that day. The workouts are different every day but usually consist of some kind of static and dynamic warmup to get the heart rate going followed by the main strength piece for that day (e.g. squats/deadlifts/bench press/shoulder press) then some conditioning circuit. For people who are willing to stick a couple minutes after class, he also likes to throw in a core workout for "extra credit." Guaranteed to leave you not only sweaty and tired, but more importantly, wanting to come back for more. I should also add that Travis is really good about modifying the movements for different levels and catering to everyone's experience/injury history. In just the 2.5 months that I've been going I've seen tremendous gains in my strength and owe it primarily to Travis's excellent programming. Definitely check it out if you're in the area. read more