Arena Athletic Club — Local services in Forest Acres

For the past 3+ yrs. Brunson, (to whom I refer as “Jason Bourne”) has customized my training sessions with a variety of workout routines, increasing in both quality & quantity.

Deadlifts have become a core routine (began about yr. 2) starting w 88 lb. kettlebell squats to a DL 280 lb. max), or variations with lower weight/higher reps.

At 72, physical issues are increasingly evident, but Jason’s “next level“ challenges have resulted in continued strength & conditioning progress. Through accountability, personal training not only benefits me physically but gives me added confidence & motivation, and improves my mental & emotional outlook.

Regardless of age, IT’S NEVER TOO LATE TO START! Certainly, physical limitations come with age but to accept inactivity only increases potential health problem risks.

Without an athletic background, I was initially anxious about any pre-conceived expectations Jason might have once he agreed to “take me on”. However, he began simply by assessing my physical strengths & weaknesses (as any real personal training professional would do) & we started from there.

The resulting relationship with Columbia’s Athelete’s Arena on Millwood has challenged me to “push the envelope” & overcome perceived fitness limitations.

Where I compare with other men at my age on any fitness scale isn’t as important as the self-evident results from my training. Jason’s training skills, expertise, & experience motivate me to defy the norms. My personal goals are, through his guided instruction, to excel in every exercise & then exceed to the next level.

Driving from the opposite side of town several times a week isn’t always convenient, but the dividends in physical fitness, health & quality of life are...

I highly recommend Arena Athletic club to anyone looking to improve their fitness. The workouts are efficiently designed and planned over each week so that there is ample focus on strength-building as well as conditioning and cardiovascular endurance training. I love being able to show up to class without having to plan a regimen, count reps, keep myself motivated, etc. but still know I’m getting a well-rounded and effectual workout.

Weekday morning group training classes begin every 15 minutes making it very easy to schedule. Each group size is limited so there is plenty of one-on-one interaction and the coaches keep a close eye on everyone’s form to ensure safety and effectiveness throughout the workout.

The coaches and community are also one-of-a-kind and keep me wanting to come back. I felt embraced and encouraged from the moment I stepped into the gym. The coaches have so much knowledge and keep us all accountable to giving our...

Arena Athletic Club is awesome and I highly recommend it. Having a recent knee surgery, Jason and the other trainers have been instrumental in my recovery and getting back to my active lifestyle. They have crafted specific work outs to not only push my recovery, but to ensure I don’t cause more damage. As for work out classes they have one on one training and multiple group classes daily. One of the coolest things is the gym is for everyone. One day I might be working out with someone 25 years older than me, and the next 15 years younger. The facilities are always clean, smelling fresh and the equipment is sanitized after every work out. If you’re looking for a clean, safe and welcoming gym, look no further, Arena...