Davis Strength & Conditioning — Local services in Davis

So I'm not one of those people who can go into a gym and excel by myself because a) I don't have the detailed knowledge required to formulate intelligent workouts and b) I work much better when I have someone telling me what to do and others around me doing the same thing and embarrassing me (by proximity) into action.

I checked out a number of gyms when I arrived in Davis in 2014, even had some memberships, before finally settling on Davis Strength and Conditioning. Firstly, the workouts are crafted by two gents who are incredibly well versed in body mechanics and exercise science - they're nerds about it. The classes they put together are smart and each exercise serves a purpose.

Secondly, Yijie and Drew are sticklers for form. They watch your form like a hawk to ensure you don't get injured and you're getting the best possible results. They also get to know you as an athlete, when you need to drop the bar and when you can squeeze in another rep. They have different coaching approaches, but they're equally effective at training others.

Finally, the workouts are fun and commaraderie in the group classes is great. The classes seem to attract legitimately excellent people who are humble, hard working, genuine and who actually know your name. I've really come to enjoy my classmates over the years as we get stronger, fitter and healthier.

The results. I came from a boot camp background previously (albeit with 12 months away from fitness before moving to Davis) so I've always had a reasonable cardio base. My cardio has continued to improve, but it's my strength that has really improved. My major power lifts have all improved at least 50% and I've learned a range of other lifts like the snatch and the clean & jerk. As aforementioned, Drew and Yijie are sticklers for form so I've also incurred no injuries. I never thought I'd enjoy lifting weights, but it's almost become an addiction. My waist has stayed the same size while my legs are thicker (no skinny jeans for me), while in the upper body my t-shirt has gone from a small to a definite medium. Functionally, I can do a Tough Mudder, a Spartan Race or a triathlon on a whim and I don't suffer from aches and pains.

Now that I'm leaving Davis, I'm really going to miss Davis Strength and Conditioning, I'll miss the 10 x 10s, the bear crawls, the puns, Pull Up Club, the 2k time trial, and hitting a PB with all my friends around. Cheers guys, I'll miss you - thanks for...

I highly recommend checking this gym out and cannot stress how awesome Drew and Yijie are. The workouts they program for the classes are challenging, yet rewarding. If you're having difficulty with certain aspects of the workout (like me), they will accommodate you and find something for you to do, allowing you to learn the basics and build your foundation. What mainly keeps me coming back is the environment and community at this gym. I like the smaller setting and everyone that I have encountered, both the trainers and the other members, have been incredibly friendly and encouraging.

Before coming here, I never really exercised on a consistent basis. I always felt intimidated going to the gym at my university due to my social anxiety. When I withdrew from college due to depression caused by my anxiety, I was desperate for constructive ways to help deal with my mental health. My family and my therapist encouraged me to try exercising and through family friends, I found out that a new gym was opening in town. I reached out to Yijie and Drew and they accommodated me by working with me individually, as I was too self-conscious to join the classes. They taught me basic exercises, allowing me to improve my strength and coordination. Eventually, I felt confident enough to join the classes and have been a member ever since. My strength has definitely improved by coming here and so has my self-esteem. I can't help but feel a little bit proud about going from back squatting with just the bar at the beginning to squatting 365 lbs now. I will always be grateful towards Drew and Yijie for helping me out at my lowest point and I can't imagine working out anywhere else. tl;dr: this...

Best gym in Davis!!! I was struggling to find a good routine at the school gym and other gyms around town; they were always too crowded, classes would fill up, or I would feel uncomfortable not knowing if I was doing the exercises correctly/feeling so out of shape. That all changed when I walked into Davis Strength and Conditioning. Yijie and Drew were so friendly and welcoming and made me feel comfortable right away. The classes they offer and the community they've built fosters a positive and constructive workout environment. The class times worked perfectly with my schedule and I was able to achieve my goals going to both their weight lifting and circuit training classes. Having a bad back, I always knew I was in good hands with the trainers constantly focusing on good form and giving me exercises to prevent injury. They also helped me out with a diet plan that I still refer to! 10/10 would recommend going to Davis Strength and...