Fitness HI — Local services in Honolulu

I can honestly say I am more fit now than I’ve been in decades. I am in my 60’s and basically my main reason when I began, was that this was going to be my “last hurrah”. I see too many people my age and older stooped over while walking, having to ask other people to bend over and pick up something off the ground and having extreme difficulty getting up off the floor once down. They are stiff, have no stamina and one of their greatest fears is losing their balance and falling. I knew I was headed there fast even though I’m still happily and actively working full time. I have to say I was a bit leery about working out at a gym since I’ve already had 2 hip replacements and had been warned by doctors, not to exceed a certain range of bending. But this is just one of the benefits of having a program written by a very knowledgeable coach – he takes your physical limitations and weaknesses into account and tailors a constantly changing program based on that and what you want to achieve. (If you could see me during workouts, I think you’d agree that a 60-something year old woman commando crawling the length of the gym floor is a pretty awesome, if not humorous sight.) I’ve never hurt myself because he watches and constantly corrects my posture and moves. I groan when he increases my weights but I’m amazed that I can actually handle them. I question why I’m doing certain exercises until I realize it’s actually helping me in ways I never expected. So yes, I highly recommend you check out Fitness HI– don’t ever think it’s too late for you or that you won’t be able to handle it. There is a routine that can be tailored for you that will have you slowly but surely, noticing that YOU CAN DO THIS! Just make up your mind and get down here! And BTW, the people who work out here are the friendliest and most...

Prior to joining Fitness HI with Ryan Pang, I had assumed that my "new normal" would be a life with daily aches and pains. I got used to taking two tablets of sodium naproxen daily, accepted getting up slowly out of bed due to plantar fasciitis, and slowly stretching muscles and loosening joints associated with my arthritic knees prior to getting up from a chair. A rheumatologist once told me that my knees were that of an 80-year old - I was 53 at the time!

It has been four years since joining Fitness HI with Ryan Pang; I feel better and move around with ease. Ryan provides me with the most guidance and encouragement to challenge myself to fitness and better health. Nutrition guidance is excellent; learning to make the right choices of food (protein, fruits/vegetables, and fat) takes some getting used to, but it also means that I consciously make the right choices. Now, I notice that I no longer linger the chips and wine/beer aisles and spend more time at the fresh produce section.

Fitness HI initiates fun goals such as "Drop two sizes" and "Bingo" challenges where goals are achieved using Ryan’s coaching direction.

I feel better; I am healthier, and definitely more fit. Most importantly, my “numbers” are down: cholesterol, weight, and...

Started working out at Fitness HI almost 1 month ago and I'm loving it. I've been to a variety of gyms in the past. 24 hour fitness, Orangetheory, crossfit gyms. Unfortunately as I got older, I noticed more injuries. I took a break from working out for about 8 months to heal and reset.

Fast forward to the present day....I was looking to get back into shape but knew I needed a place that would help me get stronger and avoid injury. I'm so happy I found Fitness HI. Ryan Pang, the owner, is awesome. I'm currently enrolled in semi-private training. He targets workout to my personal goals. He also watches me attentively to make sure I'm doing the exercise correctly since I have a tendency to rush/push through exercises I suck at. I've noticed big changes in my strength and endurance since working out with him and it's only been a month.

He just moved his gym to a larger space which is great. There are no large weight benches/machines or cardio equipment. He uses simple equipment like sangbags, TRX, kettlebells and medicine balls. Surprisingly, I get a much better, balanced workout with his equipment than I did at other gyms.

He and the other members are extremely welcoming. The environment is casual, supportive and encouraging.

Check it out. You won't be...