DNA Personal Training — Local services in Tucson

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When you visit (there are tons of available parking spaces) you will get a week-long free introduction to a method of exercise that is practical and whose intensity is matched only by its fun. Inside is a well-lit space (without mirrors on the walls) that is temperature controlled and gets lots of fresh air when the weather is nice. The safe, quality equipment is well-organized and in good working order, the shower and both bathrooms are clean, and you can park your bike or your kids inside while you workout. The group classes are available at all the right times six days a week, so if you miss your regular time you can easily make it to another class. You pay a flat fee with no hidden costs, get a different workout every day, and receive personal nutrition planning. Your workouts are scaled to match your ability and your progress is measured and recorded to guarantee improvement. The friendly trainers ensure proper form, support and motivate you individually, and answer all your questions. The clientele become your second family and includes people who are just getting started and people who are in the best shape of their lives.

I joined DNA to get strong and healthy – I got what I paid for because I came ready to learn and give my best effort. I was educated on proper nutrition to fuel my body and safely trained on the technique for every exercise. I now take joy in movement and actually have fun working out. I never knew I was supposed to feel this great – I lift things heavier than me, run like the wind, eat like a teenage boy, and sleep like a baby.

Why did I wait so long to drop by and check...

This review pertains to my experience at the Downtown location (186 E. Broadway) which is a great location for UA students/faculty because of the proximity to campus. I joined DNA looking to get stronger without losing the cardio base I had built as a runner for most of my life. The trainers at DNA are great at customizing activities for all levels, as I worked out with people who couldn't lift the barbell and people who could lift the barbell with many plates on each side, all in the same class. Each lift was thoroughly explained and practiced with lighter weight before it was performed for reps, which I felt was crucial to my success and staying injury free. I had always heard to avoid crossfit because of the possibility of quick injury, but the trainers here prioritize form over max weight/reps and really watch to make sure clients are safe. I also wouldn't call this gym strictly 'crossfit,' but rather a hybrid crossfit gym-- crossfit lifts and concepts are incorporated, but there is also an element of high-intensity interval training, cardiovascular fitness, and other bodyweight exercises. All in all, a great way to get a quick but productive workout and practice lifts that I wouldn't dare try on my own without supervision at a regular gym! The staff is very friendly and accommodating as well, and is willing to work with clients to get them good pricing and a wide variety of...

My life changed after my consultation with Tina and David. My first workout with David (the week after Thanksgiving 2015) lasted 3 minutes- David identified the condition I was in and shared with me the importance of not over doing it- if I hated it, I would likely not return, I'd come up with excuses to avoid the dread of working out. So over the next few weeks we eased into it. Not once did I end my workout without David asking me about my nutrition, reminding me the importance of staying hydrated and providing me ideas on how to consume the recommended daily protein for the ever easy sustainable diet (which requires no supplements, no special powders or pills).

Fast forward to today- I started this adventure wearing a size 12 and today a size 8 is baggy. I am so much stronger and the increase in my stamina is incredible. Not only have I lost weight but I've lost 20+ inches in my arms, legs, waist and chest.

Most importantly I feel great, I'm having fewer and fewer bad days and I'm happy. I had no idea how unhappy I was until now.

This adventure will be easy for me to sustain- its a new way of life that just gets better and...