LEGACY — Local services in Coral Gables

Operated by Peyton Sumner brother of Wynwood’s location Manning Sumner, and Ron. This workout brings on a whole new take on interval training encouraging you to push through workouts by pairing you with a partner. Gym goers take their time spent inside Legacy Fit seriously, so you can ascertain you will be motivated to move!

ClassPass facilitated as a tool to search for a new local gym. This is how I came across Legacy Fit and if you sense my enthusiasm from this review, you can bet I signed up for an annual membership just after my second class. You’ll find a variety of veterans and newbies —such as myself, that commit to attending either unlimited weekly classes, 3x weekly or 2x weekly.

As a runner and regular yoga practitioner, I find these packages to be the perfect fit to bring dynamism to my Movement training. In just a few classes, I already find my yoga and running training to be stronger. I feel stronger and my hubby has even complimented me on my subtle, yet noticeable change. This early on, it could just be my attitude, but I’ll take the newfound confidence. I very much look forward to my continued progress and where I’ll be within 6 months of training.

If you’re considering giving Legacy Fit a try, throw away your hesitation and just do it. After all, what’s there to lose, your first class is free!

Sidenote: for those concerned with the 60-day advance cancellation notice, as a member of Equinox, this seems to be a standard practice. They are upfront about their policies and there are no hidden fees. If you’re searching for a clean gym with motivated and enthusiatic trainers that aim to give you results, then this is the...

Partner Interval Training (PIT) is the basis of the Legacy Fit workout. At the start of each class, the trainers (Peyton and Ron) line everyone up side-by-side and assign partners. If you want to be with someone in particular, they allow for that too (stand beside them). Then, the trainers walk you through all 20 stations. Yes-- 20! Exercises range from battle ropes and punching bags to sumo squats and plank holds. Two minutes on, 25 seconds off, x20.

What makes the workout special is that it is with a partner taking turns at each station. Your partner holds you accountable, motivates you, and pushes you to work harder. All the while, the trainer is there to correct your form, mind the time, and keep you motivated. If you're lucky, the trainer will jump on the sled you're pushing to make your workout even harder. If you ever played sports as a kid, this will remind you of that. You and your partner are team, which makes for great camaraderie in the gym.

The studio itself is clean, with mens & womens locker rooms equipped with showers and lockers. They sell a variety of cold beverages and also have some ICE COLD water fountains.

Last thing: while this is an offshoot of the other Legacy Fit locations, the culture is entirely different. The passion by which Ron and Peyton care for their clients is unrivaled. It's worth finding out...

Literally obsessed with this place! In my 10+ years of working out I have tried it all: gyms, boot-camps, yoga studios, personal trainers, you name it. This is the ONLY workout I ALWAYS look forwards to & stay motivated for during the entire hour. I love that you are only at a station for 2 minutes & motivated to give it your all, because in 2 minutes that specific workout is over! I love that I'm not given any slack because "I'm a girl". The expectations are just as high for me & I am expected to work hard, and I love it! They constantly modify if you have injuries or are still not there YET. The entire staff is amazing - pushing you when you are quitting on yourself, commending you on your hard work, correcting your form, if needed. Although Ron & Jon are amazing coaches Payton is incredibly motivating and NO JOKE! LOL Thank you guys for always pushing us & reminding us that we need to give it our all during the entire workout.

Get there early because parking is limited and if you park incorrectly you may get a ticket. There are garages nearby as well. I live in Kendall and make the drive to Coral Gables twice a week. If they had a Kendall location, I'd probably...