Fitness Underground — Local services in Upland

I have been a member of Fitness Underground since June 2022. I can without a doubt say that this is the best gym I have been a part of thus far. I have been in multiple commercial gyms over the years and built a small home gym during the pandemic. My fitness journey has been up and down but became consistent during the pandemic and I started to reach my goals. However, I injured myself and started to stagnate in my physique and strength goals. Despite buying multiple training programs I improved slightly at best and not at all in most areas. I needed personal training. I looked around the area and spoke with multiple gyms and trainers. In the end, I chose Fitness Underground. This place provided me with more than I needed. The owner, Ian, show me around the gym, told me about his experience within the field, and worked with me to come up with clear goals and how I can achieve them. He was kind, and informative, and answered all my questions and concerns, especially when it came to my previous injury. He was direct and upfront about the pricing and offered competitive prices when it came to personal training. He did not pressure me into coming to the gym in any way and allowed me to think about my choice. He also asked me questions in order to understand me and my experience instead of just trying to sell me personal training like the commercial gyms have done in the past. He didn't guilt trip me. It felt like an actual collaboration. Since joining I have made more progress than I ever have on my own. He created a training program specifically tailored to myself and my goals. He would make adjustments mid-workout based on my performance. My experience with Ian has been nothing but great so far. He helped me push myself and overcome the fear that my previous back injury gave me. He does more than just tell you the workout, he helps you understand why you are doing this specific exercise and makes sure you are doing it correctly and safely. He helped me improve my strength, physique, and on top of that, my confidence.

The community within this gym has been more than I ever expected. I am use to the regular commercial experience of people going in and out and nothing more. Fitness underground gave me a community that I did not realize I wanted. People were kind, supportive, and encouraging all around. They remembered who I was and can be seen supporting each other and hyping one another up. Everyone has been welcoming and became something that I looked forward to each time I showed up. I use to love it when the gym was empty, but now I show up when I know people will be there.

The gym itself is kept clean, and organized, and provides you with more than enough equipment. There are a multitude of platforms to deadlift, racks to squat/bench, barbells to use, and dumbbells of weights that I cannot lift just yet. Everyone helps keep everything organized and clean. There is more than enough space to work out and nothing feels as though it is crowded. Whether your goal is bodybuilding, powerlifting, or simply just trying to improve yourself. This gym offers more than enough to help you achieve your goals.

If you are looking for a gym that allows you to push yourself, has a welcoming, caring, and supportive community, equipment that allows you to test your limits and help reach your goals, or trainers that actually work with you then I can honestly recommend fitness...

Not too long after New Years, I was on the traditional “I am going to get in shape this year” kick like everyone else who set new year resolutions. I had seen an ad on Instagram for Fitness Underground and thought, man this could truly be a different experience and it’s so close in proximity! At the time, I was working out a Chuze and didn’t necessarily have any complaints, but lacked the closed-knit atmosphere and lacked the free weights I grew up being used too as a football player. I had signed up, not necessarily seeing the gym itself, but didn’t necessarily have the motivation to get in there. It wasn’t until the owner Ian called me and let me know that he felt bad charging me for another month without me stepping foot in the gym. He ask when I could make it in so I could check out the place and get the feel of the place.

Shortly there after our conversation, I was able to meet Ian officially and also go over some of the basics for lifting and testing my strength. It was humbling to see that I wasn’t as strong as I thought, but also reminded me the reason I was here in the first place. Ian offered to build out a personal program for me and has continuously done so for the last 7 months. I can tell you from personal experience, the programming has helped me “check my ego at the door” as Ian would say as well as encouraged me to continually come back and try to dominate another week as it gradually edges you up in “PR’s” or personal records. I can say confidently, I am stronger than I have ever been in my life, I have more confidence than I’ve had in a long time and I truly love my gym. It’s a place where you can be yourself, are encouraged by everyone and where the owners Ian & Marisa believe in their athletes and want them to have the best atmosphere to compete, to better their lives and to have a place to belong. If you are looking for a change up in weight lifting or a place just to get back in shape, definitely give Fitness Underground a look. I personally have enjoyed my experience and transformation. Thanks for all the support F.U. I am...

First off, I'm 32 years old. I consider myself pretty knowledgeable when it comes to dieting and working out. Yet, I've struggled for years to stay consistent with both. I've had a LA Fitness membership since 2009. So, I decided to search elsewhere than your typical large gym (e.g., LA Fitness, 24 Hour Fitness) in hopes of finding a solution. I searched for a local gym on Google, and Fitness Underground was the first to pop up. I'll admit, I was hesitant—I was so used to large gyms with every machine possible, even if I knew I would never use them, lol.

I found myself scheduling a consultation with Ian, the owner. He's been my personal trainer since January 2024; it's now July 2024. I'll begin by saying Ian has enriched my knowledge of both dieting and working out. He corrected bad lifting habits that I never knew I had, which led to less stress on my body, fewer pains, and fewer injuries. All the "random" shoulder and back pain is no longer random or a mystery to me, but most importantly, a thing of the past. My dieting has improved tremendously since Ian and I started working together. Ian understands that everyone has different eating habits. We took the time to figure out what works best for my lifestyle, and within 6 months, I went from 218 lbs to 188 lbs. My wedding photos look great thanks to Ian and the people at Fitness Underground.

Don't get me started on the environment—it's extremely welcoming. Everyone is so friendly and polite. It might come off as intimidating if you're not a powerlifter or someone who squats or deadlifts, but don't be. Everyone is a gentle giant—don't be scared. I can't express my gratitude enough! I highly recommend this place—give it a shot.

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