Regular big-box gyms have a lot going on that takes the personal focus away from training. They have large non-training member bases to support, extra services to manage (child care, tanning, etc.) and are often crowded, which can make it hard to carve out space to train in, or makes you compete with other people for access to equipment. It can also be a highly intimidating environment for someone new to exercise.

Personal training offerings in large gyms also typically involve a new client being passed from person to person during the sign-up process. They work with one person for an assessment (if they offer one), then have to talk to someone else about pricing plans, and yet another person to set up the schedule.

At ActiveBody Fitness, all we do is training, and we work hard to do it well. Our facility is dedicated to providing a more personal, less intimidating training experience, which is especially helpful if you’re new to exercise. Our trainers are certified through nationally-accredited institutions, and most have degrees in Exercise Science or related fields.

You’ll work with the same trainer throughout the new client experience, from your initial GetActive Fitness Assessment; to training and pricing options; to scheduling your sessions. Our trainers strive to build solid client-trainer relationships, and won’t hand you off to someone else. They’re your partner in fitness!

You don’t need much for effective, general workouts at home. There are many bodyweight exercises you can do that don’t require any equipment at all!  Don’t discount bodyweight exercises, they can be challenging!

If you’d like something to work with at home, investing in a set of resistance tubes or bands is a good start. They can be used for strength exercises as well as stretching and recovery.  A small set of dumbbells or a couple kettlebells are also a great way to start, and they don’t take up much space.  An aerobic-style step is also great.

When it comes to large exercise machines like treadmills, exercise bikes, ellipticals, or all-in-one “home gyms”, our advice is simply… don’t. Just don’t do it. Many people buy these machines because they think, “Hey, if I have this at home I’ll workout more!”  But in reality, they get used maybe a dozen times and then turn into really expensive clothes racks.  Don’t believe it? Just go look on Facebook and see how many people are trying to sell these machines!  If you have that kind of money to spend, put it to better use by signing up for personal training!

Our main focus is personal training, and our facility is equipped for that purpose. We’re not a general gym and don’t have all of the same equipment you’d find in those. However, we do offer a monthly training center membership option if you’re looking to get a workout in during your lunch breaks or after work, etc.

The training center membership does have a few general restrictions:

• Our training center can only be used during our business hours. There is no off-hours access.

• When our clients are being trained, they have priority access to equipment needed for their session.

• From time to time, we may restrict members from using the training center in order to accommodate seminars or other events.

If you’re interested in a training center membership, contact us for more details!

Absolutely, but we have some special rules for training minors (under 18):

• Our minimum age for training is 12 years old.

• A parent or legal guardian typically must be present during the training session.  However, a permission waiver can be signed if a parent approves of their child participating in training without their supervision.

• Children must be dropped off and picked up on time if the parent isn’t staying during the training session.

Absolutely, but we have some special rules for training minors (under 18):

• Our minimum age for training is 12 years old.

• A parent or legal guardian typically must be present during the training session.  However, a permission waiver can be signed if a parent approves of their child participating in training without their supervision.

• Children must be dropped off and picked up on time if the parent isn’t staying during the training session.