Phoenix A+ Coaching — Local services in St. Louis

Mike and his facility are amazing!

I've been working out ever since high school and know my way around a gym/weight room. But a couple years ago, I start experiencing lower back pain due to work stress, genetic traits and so many years of lifting (also probably due to poor form in the beginning).

Because of my profession in healthcare, it can be hard for me to trust personal trainers and anyone else in the health & fitness industry. But I knew I needed help getting back into a better and safer routine after I was cleared to start lifting again. I’m so glad Mike at DNA was there to help. Even after one month of training, I’ve noticed so many positive changes – I’ve gotten stronger, feel more confident, look leaner and best of all, I truly have noticed that my back feels better and stronger day by day. Not only that, every training day I’ve had with Mike have never been exactly the same; he mixes new and fundamental exercises geared towards functional fitness that have continued to keep my muscles guessing, while also being mindful of my lower lumbar issues. He’s motivating and helps push me through a workout, without hovering or intrusive. Even with all of my years of being physically active, I’ve managed to learn a ton of new things from training with Mike.

This gym has a great community feel. I’ve previously trained in a Crossfit box/gym before and have sensed a community there, but at DNA, training is based on you becoming a better version of yourself, not about being competitive or out-perform other members. It is also definitely worth mentioning the other trainers and how great they are. Not only do they focus on the safety of their own clients, but also on the safety of other trainer’s clients as well. It can be so easy to injure yourself in a gym environment, so it feels reassuring knowing there are multiple sets of eyes making sure all clients are training safely.

I honestly wish I would’ve started training at this gym sooner. Even if you just have simple fitness goals you want to achieve or need help achieving, or you just want some guidance on proper lifting, I highly recommend paying a visit to Defining Natural Ability’s gym, Mike Keane and the...

I entered the doors of PAC in September of 2017, 244 lbs (33% body fat) and expecting to lose a few lbs as part of an entry level workout class. The very first day I remember thinking "why am I even doing this. You will just drop this after a few pounds and commit yourself to being fat the rest of your life." The very first day I walked in Page was friendly and we really talked more about nutrition and they preached that results were 80% kitchen and 20% gym. They weren't going to promise to do anything for me but rather be my coaches through it. I also remember being very self conscience. Growing up I was always very active but struggled with my weight. I had run Half Marathons and 15k's both road and trail but my weight/body composition was never great. I remember Pat (trainer/owner) telling me not to worry "we all start somewhere". I took that to heart and worked my way through the first 6 week introductory class i signed up for. At the end of that I decided to go month to month for 2 days a week. I am not completely obsessed. I go 5 days a week before work and it is the best part of my day. I love working out with Page and the personal attention she puts into my workouts to drive results! I am so thankful I stumbled across PAC. The coaches all greet you by name when you walk in and the PAC family you workout with makes it a fun experience. I am now 160 lbs/11.5% Body fat (-84 lbs/-21.% body fat). I recommend 110%! See attached photo, taken exactly...

I’ve been training with PAC for 7 years. The trainers here are fun, flexible, responsible, positive(but not in a toxic way), supportive, challenging, diverse, accepting of all lifestyles, and accommodating. The latter quality was the reason I started working out with them in the first place. I have Cerebral Palsy & there are some exercises I can’t do. But that doesn’t stop me & it doesn’t stop them from creating a quality workout tailored to work on my specific needs. Even with the expansions they are making in Ballwin, I still feel valued & cared about. During the pandemic, I had to take a break because it got so busy over the summer at my job, but they still checked in on me to make sure I knew they were ready for me when I was ready to come back.

I can’t stress enough how much I love this gym! No mirrors, no gym selfies, just like-minded people who are looking to improve their way of life through exercise & nutrition. They even help the community with fundraising boot camps, support local businesses with collaborations like Dr. Adam doing pop-in chiropractic adjustments, & even help up & coming trainers by offering Internships.

It may cost more than a Gold’s gym membership but the quality of individualized trainers, nutritional planning, responsible COVID regulation adherence, and community-oriented mentality it’s definitely worth every penny.

🗣Shout out to my great trainer Steve, my OG trainer Patrick, Irish Mike, Page, Jesus, &...