Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance — Local services in Renton

I was lucky enough to attend a semi-private training session with Coach Luka at Vigor Ground. To first put it briefly, it's hard to imagine a coach better suited and a place better equipped to help you improve yourself, wherever you're at in your fitness journey.

As a trainer, Coach Luka has put the time in at the gym where he's coached a wide range clients and he's put the time in studying the exercise science research. Throughout the session he was able to clearly explain not just how to do a movement but why we're doing it. More importantly though, he is a patient and astute listener, always making sure that I felt understood and supported. Thanks to his coaching, I was able to hit my strengths and tend to my weakness in our session. Some coaches feel like they're just running you through what has worked for them, but not with Coach Luka. He first asked what my goals were and then devised a session based on my own needs. Couldn't ask for a better session.

As a gym owner, Coach Luka has built a community centered around the idea of getting better together. There was variety of equipment that allowed for all kinds of accommodations for movements in lifts, whether you needed to regress or progress a movement. No one person gets left behind in this gym. Also, the group session that was wrapping up when I arrived had everyone high-fiving each other and reminding each other that they'll see them again soon for the next session. This combination of support and accountability ensures progress is sustainable and that you're never working through your fitness goals alone.

I was honored to work with Coach Luka at his amazing gym Vigor Ground Fitness and Performance. I can't wait to...

As someone with more than just a few pounds to lose, walking through the doors of Vigor for the first time in June of 2020 was one of the most terrifying things I had ever done, and it ended up being the best decision I have ever made!! After so many years of failed attempts at working out and all the different diets I tired, when I sat down with coach Jess for my initial assessment, I was overcome with the feeling that I was exactly where I needed to be. The level of knowledge, care and support each of the coaches gives is truly something to behold and something you would never expect walking into a gym. Each one of the coaches provides a different style of training that can fit anyone’s needs. From team trainings, to strength training, mobility classes and even boxing class, you can be sure you will find what you are looking for and so much more! Vigor is more than just a gym– it is a community full of individuals pushing themselves and others to be the best they can be in and out of the gym, and gives you a sense of belonging to something that is greater than yourself- You not only go through your own journey, but you become a part of everyone else’s as well. Even after 2 and half years of training at Vigor, there is nowhere else I would rather be! The level of joy and gratitude I have each time I walk through the doors is something that nothing else has been able give me and for that I will forever be grateful to Luka, Jess, Kenzie, Paddy, and Tyler. So far on my journey I have lost over 100lbs of body weight, added an insane amount of muscle, and brought my BMI under 30%. I am still in the beginning chapters of my story and cannot wait to see what is...

Vigor Ground Fitness is so much more than just a fitness business. It’s a diverse team with knowledge and empathy who train us to be the best we can be. They will meet you where you are and assist you in the goals that you want to achieve. I am a 65 yr old female who wants to be healthier and a stronger body to live life to its fullest with my grandchildren & to travel. I am working with Kimi as my trainer and I will achieve my goal with her impeccable assistance. She provides the knowledge of proper form in body movements so I understand/gain knowledge and to remain safe/injury free. Sometimes it takes me a while to get the form correct over repetitive demonstrations, but Kimi handles all feedback to me with grace & additional knowledge - she understands how I learn.

Vigor’s culture/vibe is non-judgmental, inclusive & energizing. I’ve worked with several trainers/coaches at Vigor in small group settings & they are great also. Vigor has a lot of resources both at the location and on-line to grow your knowledge bases if that what you like (I do).

When I finish my session with Kimi (semi-private) or one of the other classes, my body feels the workout — but I’m smiling because I’m 1 day better than yesterday. This is a gift I give myself for a long and...