Kinex Fitness Studios — Local services in Urbana

Kicked to the Curb, Ghosted and Ripped Off—After being a loyal and consistent client at Kinex for over 9 years, staying through management and staff changes, staff bickering, downsizing and the COVID pandemic closure, I was notified by my trainer of more than a year and a half, that she was leaving under unclear circumstances. She told me to expect a refund of $150.00 for pre-paid, unused sessions. She informed me that there was no one there to train me any longer. When I asked for some explanation, she said that because it took her ‘longer’ to put together my workouts because of neck and knee injuries (the knee injury that I got while training with her) that I have, that this was ‘toxic’ for her. Yeah, she actually said that. And, yeah, a ‘personal’ trainer, whose job by definition is to customize workouts for individual clients based on their limitations and goals actually told me that the time she needed to do her job as it related to me was ‘toxic’ to her. Regarding the unused sessions, the refund never came. After I attempted to find out when and how I would receive the refund from the manager, he told me that he didn’t know, and claimed that he had never done one before. I thought this was unlikely, given that he’s the manager. He pushed me off to the owner who cannot be reached directly because all of the contact numbers on the website are out of service. Then the manager just ghosted me. So, if you’re considering going to Kinex, think about how they treat long-time clients, and...

I have tried to get into strength training many times over years, but was never able to stick with it until I started working one on one with Tori Lenear. Despite struggling with my form for years, her coaching has truly made a difference. She has a remarkable ability to break down complex movements into manageable steps, ensuring I understand and execute each exercise correctly. Her personalized approach and encouragement have helped me achieve results not only physically, but mentally as I gained confidence and learned. If you're looking for a knowledgeable, supportive and fun trainer I highly recommend Tori. Her knowledge and dedication have made all...

I have been a client of Kinex for over 2 years now. My experience has always been positive. Last winter there was a change of ownership and management. I'll admit to being a bit apprehensive to the change since I'm a senior male and was going to be trained by the new owner, Amanda. She evaluated me, I volunteered some MRI results, and she developed a plan to address my low back issues. My results have been significant, and her physical therapy background is evident. Each session I go to she is prepared with a customized, individual workout. Her all-female staff are equally competent too. I highly recommend...