What would getting stronger make possible in your life? Hear clients describe their own experiences with training, energy, confidence, and the activities that matter to them.
Watch the video or read what each client said. The text is taken from their own words in the video, lightly edited for readability.
Janet: “This is why I weight train”
“I started this when I was 50 … it has been the greatest thing that I’ve ever done.”
I train because as you get older you just lose muscle tone. I know people that don’t do anything, and you see that they just lose so much muscle and their posture gets worse. I think it’s important that as we get older, we just stay strong.
I started this when I was 50 because I was scared of just not being fit, and I have been there for almost 12 years. It has been the greatest thing that I’ve ever done.
What I love is that I can go work out with my grandchildren and keep up.
Nancy: “I leave here and I feel like I really accomplished something”
“You want to wake up and feel good. I’d like to not rely on other people.”
You always think you’re fit until you start exercising and realize those muscles aren’t as strong as they need to be for good posture and just feeling good every day.
I’m a runner, but I realized I was missing the component of strength. Lifting is empowering for me. I feel good about it. I leave here and I feel like I really accomplished something. I’m stronger. I can see the difference.
The trainers here really know what they’re doing. It’s a very supportive, friendly, clean place.
Patty: Training to keep up with her grandson
“I’m 57. I’m in the best shape I’ve been in my life.”
My grandson was about to be born, so I knew that I wanted to try and keep up and do fun things with him. It was important to get ahead of the game, get strong and age more gracefully.
I feel stronger than I ever have. The other day I was doing some yard work and walking up the hill and didn’t get winded. It feels good to feel strong. It makes you feel like you can conquer most anything the day brings.
It’s always a very welcoming place. It’s very laid-back, but you still push each other.
Chris: Feeling better than he has in 10 years
“My shoulders, my hips and my lower back haven’t felt this good for 10 years.”
Over the last four or five years my hips always hurt, my knees hurt, my shoulders hurt. I just got fed up.
I feel stronger than I’ve felt in a long, long time. I’m on my feet all the time. It’s a very physical job. There were times I was thinking, I don’t know if I can do this anymore, and now I really feel like I’m fine.
I actually love it. I look forward to the workouts. I see my buddies and my friends at the workout, say hello and find out how they’re doing.
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Pat: More energy, and the yard work gets done in a day
“Raking leaves used to take two days. I can do it in a day now.”
I had tried a different gym. I lasted ten weeks and didn’t like it. I felt like I really wasn’t getting much help, and I didn’t see any improvement.
Now I feel more energetic, more confident, more positive. Walking on trails, I find that I’m much more sure-footed.
It’s very comfortable, very personal. I’ve met many people there and heard about their kids and their grandkids. It’s just a fun, friendly group to work with. I would highly recommend it.
Molly: Stronger, and her running is better
“My posture is a lot better, my form is getting better, and I can go longer.”
I’m a runner, and that’s all I did for exercise. I’d heard that your upper body could help you with your running, so I thought maybe they could help me.
It’s really working. My upper body just doesn’t seem as tired or weak anymore, and my sleep is totally better.
If you have a problem with your knee or your back, just let them know and they will adjust the workout for you. It’s a caring, family-type place. They’ll be right with you all the way.
Michelle: “I never wanted to work out before”
“I want to go work out. I never wanted to work out before.”
I had recently lost a lot of weight and I wanted to keep the weight off. I worked a lot, and I needed something to get me out of work.
I feel healthier and I have more energy, and my sleep has definitely changed.
It’s like a family. It’s kind of like the TV show Cheers, where everybody knows your name. It really is a nice place to be, with caring people that will push you to be your best.
Derek: Keeping up with his kids
“They want to play soccer, and I go play soccer with them. That’s really important to me.”
I had never really worked out before. I wasn’t very healthy, and I wanted to be able to do stuff with my kids. My kids are 10 and 14 now.
I think working out has helped me do a lot of different things.
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Madison: “I sat in my car for 15 minutes”
“The day I went in, I was super nervous. I sat in my car for like 15 minutes. But then I did go in, and I really never looked back.”
My story revolves around my dad. A few weeks before he passed away, we looked into joining a gym together, and then he passed away unexpectedly. I felt like I had to stick with it. It was kind of a promise I made to him, too. Eventually I just kept going, and it was more for me than anything else. I don’t regret it one bit.
I lost close to 50 pounds. I feel way better than I probably ever have, and I’m a lot stronger than I was in the beginning.
The atmosphere is almost contagious. Everyone has a reason why they’re there. We’re all trying to lift each other up.
Angie: Knowledge she can take anywhere
“I have this knowledge about movement and strength and form that I didn’t have before.”
I’ve been coming since it opened. The benefits I’ve gotten from it are measurable, not only because it transformed my body and I’m stronger, but because of what I learned about how to move, which I can take to any gym I ever go to.
In their own words on Google
Grit Gym is rated 4.8 stars on Google. These are clients’ own written reviews (“…” marks where we shortened one). Read every review on Google.
“I can’t say enough about this unique setting and the professional trainers! It all lives up to the hype. I’m in better shape than I was 15 years ago. I can keep up with my grandkids, hike anywhere, and just have so much more strength. … Take the leap, you’ll be glad you did!”
Nancy Gardner · ★★★★★ Google review
“I spent three months training at Grit Gym. My shoulder (and the rest of me) got stronger. … The other patrons were pleasant. There was not a competitive or negative environment. We encouraged each other and it was fun! Going to the gym was a bright spot in my day. I looked forward to going!”
Chris Mann · ★★★★★ Google review
“This gym is so unique. … you can actually hear yourself think instead of having to wear plugs because the music is so loud. … I really enjoy the trainers … if I ever leave Iowa city, my biggest … regret will be leaving this workout environment.”
Rachel Joselson · ★★★★★ Google review
“Walking through the doors of Iowa City’s Grit Gym was easily one of the best things to happen to me … I can’t say enough about the staff/trainers at Grit. Each of them are knowledgeable, informative and make training fun. … I can say I remain injury free and feel stronger and more empowered than I can remember for a very long time.”
Lisa K. · ★★★★★ Google review
“GRIT is a hidden gem. The coaching staff and the environment they create in the gym has been incredible for me since day one. 3.5 years in and I still love going here. Night and day difference between the person who started and the person I am today. So much stronger and healthier!”
Becca Hott · ★★★★★ Google review
“I initially checked this place out to gift a membership to my sister. I’m so glad I did! She’s been with Grit Gym for about a year and is feeling and looking great!! … Very knowledgeable, extremely welcoming and caring.”
Stephanie Hoffmeyer · ★★★★★ Google review
“Amazing, non judgemental, extremely knowledgeable, and patient. HIGHLY RECOMMEND”
Tanner grefe · ★★★★★ Google review
“If you want to invest your hard earned money on improving yourself, this gym easily surpasses any other gym in the area for return on your investment. The staff is very knowledgeable and caring, just the place to be if you’re serious about improving your life!”
Thomas Owens · ★★★★★ Google review
“I’ve been working with Adam and his staff off and on for 8 years. He’s the hardest working fitness/lifestyle coach I’ve ever known. Wouldn’t trust my workout to anyone else.”
Matthew Strauser · ★★★★★ Google review
“Great place to work out! Wonderful atmosphere and even better people!”
Andrew Ackermann · ★★★★★ Google review
“The trainers really care. Love this place”
Kian Maleki · ★★★★★ Google review
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Diet Disruption is about building a lifestyle with food. You want to build structure, but you don’t want to build a prison. We call the process “imposed bendable structure”. It’s a way of eating that is healthy, keeps body fat low but also allows you to live a little at appropriate times and not feel guilty about it. However, everyone is different, the conceptual basics are where to start. Here they are in Diet Disruption.
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