Grit Fitness and Performance Reviews Summary

Community and Culture

Pros:

• "Grit isn’t just a gym it’s a community."
• "It's a culture."
• "Grit has a very diverse population, so don't worry about fitting in -- you will. And you'll have fun."
• "The whole community at Grit is so welcoming and a judge free zone, it really makes working out stress free and fun."
• "Grit is a fantastic little gym that makes you feel like family."
• "Grit is also one of the friendliest/judgement free gyms out there."
• "Everyone there is so supportive and personable, and no matter what your fitness level is, you will feel like you belong."

Cons:

• "Some of the other members are very obnoxious, and the trainers don't really care to try and make them calm down to make it more pleasant for everyone else."

Personal Training and Programs

Pros:

• "Chris designed a specific program for me, which changes during the cycling season and in the off season."
• "Not only did Matt make this novice feel comfortable in the gym, he created a plan for me to build strength and improve the imbalances in my body."
• "At Grit, the program is designed specifically for me."
• "Chris and Matt are gifted trainers and custom make workout plans tailored to your needs."
• "Matt and Chris are excellent trainers that really take the time to listen to your goals and help you create a plan to achieve them."
• "I personally work with Chris who designs a personalized strength program each month for me."
• "I have a personalized program created by Chris that changes every 4 weeks as my abilities change."

Cons:

• "The guys charge for personal training but they just tell you do this and this work out that you can easily plan on an app or something."

Facility and Equipment

Pros:

• "The facility itself is well kept with new equipment and is thoroughly cleaned throughout the day."
• "Constantly having the equipment wiped down after each use. In times like covid, I feel completely safe with my health going to this facility."
• "The facility is cleaned thoroughly on a daily basis."
• "The place is great! Everyone is very nice and respectful of each other. And they have a great selection of equipment!"
• "The facility is very spacious and has everything you could possibly need to work out with there; some examples: a turf, sleds, skier, versa climber, hip thrusters, bikes, etc etc)."
• "The facility and equipment is clean and well-kept with improvements and upgrades happening on a regular basis."
• "The gym has all new equipment which is really nice."

Cons:

• "This gym is not well kept as compared to other gyms."
• "The building itself has rain damage and isn't very clean."

Results and Progress

Pros:

• "There is noticeable change to my back pain and posture."
• "I started with Matt years ago as a FAT 50 year old who had never really worked out. I lost about 80 pounds my first year and I am still keeping it off with workouts 3 x a week, now I'm a fit 56 year old."
• "Personally, Matt helped me lose over 20 pounds and also provided routine newsletters with added fitness tips and recipes that help me maintain."
• "With each workout I feel myself improve."
• "You will get in better shape if you follow their plan. More muscles, better balance, and better endurance."
• "After my first month at Grit I lost 2% body fat and gained 2lb muscle mass."
• "In the almost 10 months since I started, I have lost about 40 lbs and have gained so much more - my strength, balance and focus on health have all improved."

Cons:

• "If you don't want a shiba inu 'helping' you stretch and warm up this might not be the place for you."

Staff and Trainers

Pros:

• "I attribute this entirely to the expertise, knowledge and concern of Matt and the rest of the staff!"
• "Chris and Matt (another trainer) have welcomed me with open arms since day one and each time I step foot into the building, I feel right at home."
• "The entire staff is very courteous and professional."
• "Grit's trainers - Matt, Chris and Jim - are knowledgeable, professional and extremely accommodating in regards to working with you on developing a training schedule that fits your needs."
• "Chris takes time the first session to really listen to what your goals and expectations are."
• "Chris, Matt, and O’Shane are the most supportive, knowledgeable, and encouraging fitness professionals in the business!"
• "All the trainers are professional, knowledgeable, flexible with your schedule and genuinely invested in your health goals."

Cons:

• No cons related to staff and trainers were mentioned.