The Athleticus — Local services in Gulfport

Marty Carroll I cannot speak highly enough about my experience at Athleticus in Gulfport. From the moment I began working with their team of highly skilled trainers, I knew I was in the right hands. At 76 years old, I wanted more than just a typical fitness routine—I needed an approach that would truly address my unique challenges and help me reach specific personal goals. Initially, my main focus was to gain muscle, but after the first few evaluation sessions and in-depth discussions with the trainers, we realized that improving my balance and correcting some long-standing physical issues would have a far greater impact on my overall health and quality of life. What sets Athleticus apart is their deep understanding of how the body functions—not just muscles and movement, but also how past injuries and structural imbalances can affect overall mechanics. I have flat feet, with my right foot being significantly flatter, and an old right ankle injury that had triggered a chain reaction: piriformis muscle issues, lower back pain, and pelvis misalignment. One of my long-term goals has been to stand on each foot for 60 seconds—a simple yet powerful measure of balance. Thanks to the trainers’ strategic approach, I can now stand on my left leg for 60 seconds, and I'm seeing real progress on my right leg for the first time in years. They also addressed another lingering issue—a knot beneath my right scapula, a remnant of a car accident over a decade ago. Their methodical blend of strength training, stretching, neural retraining, and myofascial release (including the occasional use of a deep tissue percussion massage gun) has finally started to ease the tension I thought I’d have to live with forever. Each trainer brings their own unique perspective and expertise, yet they work together seamlessly, alternating sessions while maintaining a clear, unified strategy. This collaborative approach keeps my workouts fresh and targeted while ensuring all aspects of my physical goals are addressed. Their knowledge of anatomy, biomechanics, and the importance of retraining the nervous system to support corrected movements has been invaluable. For the first time in years, I’m seeing real, measurable improvements—not just in strength but in my balance, posture, and overall movement. If you’re looking for a fitness studio that genuinely understands the body and takes a personalized, holistic approach, Athleticus is the place. Their small client base ensures focused attention, and their dedication to helping clients succeed is unmatched. I couldn’t be happier with the progress I’ve made and look forward to continuing my...

I appreciate the team at the Athleticus so much! The gym is welcoming, very clean, never crowded, and most importantly staffed with experienced trainers who genuinely want to help you achieve your goals.

I have always been very physically active, but slowed down a lot like many others over the last 5 years. I've found that the longer you are inactive, the less energy you have to become active again. As I lost strength and energy, the issue compounded and made it seem impossible to get back to where I was, to where I feel the most like myself.

At some point I decided that I wanted help, primarily to keep me accountable, help me build back lost muscle, and to guide me properly as I learned how to strength train. I chose to look into smaller local training gyms because I wanted a more personal experience with very qualified trainers. I initially visited another local gym and had a consultation and body scan, but the owner/manager never followed up with me so I never got started with them.

During my first consultation at the Athleticus, I could immediately feel Olya's passion for her business. Her energy is exactly what I needed and had been looking for, so I didn't have to think very hard before joining.

I've now been with the gym for 6 months, and they can't possibly know how much they've helped me! I'm still working on my goals, but I already feel so much more energized and like myself again. Luke, Nik, and Andrew are all very talented and they each bring a different energy and expertise to my training.

I wish I would have started earlier, but like most people my biggest concern was the cost of personal training and how I could justify spending the money when there is so much free information online. I delayed starting for a long time for that reason, but after 6 months I can say it's the best money I've ever spent and I'd do it again every time. My health and energy is the most important thing, and I needed the help to get back to it. If you're on the fence, I'd highly recommend investing in the help you need to keep yourself feeling good, and you should definitely do it with the Athleticus!

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Olya and her team at The Athleticus are phenomenal. I was looking for a place that was more than just a gym, and from their tailored fitness programs to the monthly InBody assessments, I got what I wanted and more! Working individually with several coaches gives me the chance to hone my understanding of different exercises and how they help make each muscle group stronger. With a variety of educational and work experiences, the coaches each bring their own strengths to the team and to my personally cultivated workouts. I started my journey in December 2023 after looking at several different places and I'm so glad to have found a home here. After just one month I started noticing that I had more confidence in public and carried myself more upright. I work remotely and so my default position had always been hunched over my laptop. I'd get done with my work and have difficulty standing completely upright without pain. Once the coaches at The Athleticus helped me understand how to engage all of my muscle groups during different exercises and feel their firing patterns, I started finding it easier to keep up good posture throughout my workday and end my day without pain. This in-depth understanding of my body and the way that I move isn't something I ever would have gotten at a typical gym. I'm about six months into my journey now and have more confidence in myself than ever before and more strength than I ever imagined I would, even having been athletic from a young age. The time and dedication each member of The Athleticus team shows me impacts not only my time in the gym but the time outside of it, too. Learning how to correctly perform exercises that I've done my whole life has been a complete game-changer for me. Every time I step into the gym at The Athleticus, I'm excited and ready...