Best Gyms with Specialized Strength Equipment near Jacksonville, Florida

Rick has been my strength coach for nearly a year and my progress with him has been wonderful as well as measurable. I am seeing results with consistency and patience… it’s hard work!! Rick is not intimidating and has been easy to work with (even though I sometimes can’t do what we hope!), he is extremely knowledgable and eager to share and help me in my fitness journey. Also, I love the environment at his gym, very low key, not intimidating at all… very homey. I just cannot recommend Rick highly enough.

Rick is simply the best strength training coach I could've ever hoped for. I've always known how important strength building is, but I've never felt as comfortable or as inspired before I met Rick. The off-putting culture of it all doesn't exist in Rick's space and you'll find yourself looking forward to training sessions just because Rick is a great person to be around. I haven't met a lot of personal coaches, but I would imagine that Rick's warmth and encouragement is unmatched. He genuinely cares about each of his students and you can 100% feel that. 10 out of 10 recommend as a coach and a friend.

I’ve been at Liberty since October of last year, and have gained so much strength, confidence, and knowledge. Rick NesSmith is an amazing coach! Work outs are focused on form and technique, with the appropriate progressions to continue building strength. No commercial gym energy either. The best of the best!

My husband and I decided we needed to make some life changes. Rick came recommended so we made an appointment and discussed the changes we wanted/needed to make. We work out 3 days a week, and we discuss how to strengthen our bodies not only by using weights, but through nutrition as well. Through Rick we have learned that you don’t have to be a certain body type to be strong. He is encouraging and very knowledgeable. I have arthritis in my knees. Every time we work out he asks how they feel. We adjust my program accordingly if need be. June will make a year that we’ve been on this journey and we are so thankful. We couldn’t have asked for a better Coach!

Before finding Jax Liberty Fitness, I found myself spending most of my time enduring heavy cardio sessions at the gym or piecing together a "weightlifting" workout last minute. Rick, the owner at Jax Liberty Fitness, invested intentional time teaching me proper form and gradual weight increase under the barbell. After spending a few months training in-person with Rick, I can now go to the gym on my own - confident in what I need to do and in my ability to use the weight rack (and more!). I've recently moved out of the Jacksonville area but still take advantage of Rick's expertise through his virtual coaching option. Rick programs my workouts and reviews video of my form to ensure I'm staying on track. I highly recommend Jax Liberty Fitness and am so grateful!!!

Comer is amazing Trainer at this facility. My son really enjoys working out with him and he’s so good with the kids/teenagers and he make sure that they are doing everything the right way when lifting weights and working out. If your child is serious about playing football in college, he is definitely someone I would have train your child because he knows what he’s talking about.

This review is long overdue. I noticed that my son hit a wall in his athleticism, and he was struggling to advance his skills. When I brought my son in for his free trial, I spoke with Coach Sam about how I wanted my son to work on his balance, agility and overall athleticism. I also mentioned that my son’s main sport is baseball. Coach Sam took note of our requests, and communicated this accordingly with Coach Conor to create specialized workouts to develop these skills. For the next 6 months, Coach Conor transformed my son into a new athlete. My son’s legs, arms, core and back are all larger. His balance is much better. His sprinting is much improved. His situational awareness is better. In addition, he can jump higher and has better hand-eye coordination. Coach Conor and his staff are THE BEST! What does that mean? It means that from start to finish, you/your child will be in a fun, relaxed environment that fosters a love for positivity, hard training and perseverance to reach your athletic goals. THE BEST means you will be using the most state-of-the-art technology (they have a machine that will tell you if you are lying about something like your arm strength, for example, after nursing an injury so there are no secrets). THE BEST means you are surrounded by former college and professional athletes who have loved the lifestyle, and still do. THE BEST means these guys treat you like family and are very creative at keeping children captivated without any sort of attitude imposed upon you and your child. All the staff I have met are awesome. These are the names I remember, and each one had some sort of impact on me (with conversation) and my son (with positivity and conditioning). The awesome trainers, in order of whom I met first, are Coaches Sam, Conor, Dimitrius, Winston, Ethan and Z. There are a few other very positive trainers that I crossed paths with whose names I missed; but, they too were just as high spirited as the rest. D1 Training is all about a positive lifestyle change through the promotion of world class fitness techniques. Thank you D1 Training Jax for igniting my son’s newfound passion for training! We will be coming back in the future for camps and other opportunities. Get yourself or your child here immediately if you want to see improvement in overall athleticism. Cheers to the Best of the Best Trainers: D1 !!!

D1 Training Jacksonville has exceeded our expectations! My son has played many sports growing up and has trained at several different facilities around town and D1 Training is by far the best. D1 provides everything that he needs as he transitions from high school to college football. Their facility is very clean, organized and well lit. The trainers are very professional and demonstrate every exercise prior to the athletes performing the drills. If an athlete is doing the drill incorrectly, the trainer will work with them to do the drill properly so they can get the most out of it and to avoid injury. The training classes vary greatly from day to day and are run very efficiently with no downtime. During the short water breaks, the trainers is preparing for the next set of drills. The one-on-one trainings are also very impactful. You get the personalized attention to focus on your specific athletic goals. If you want to see noticeable improvements in your athlete, you want to train with the best at D1 Training Jacksonville.

Great facility. Very clean. Conor is professional and courteous. Successfully got conditioned for a top university that demands physical. Thank you, D1.

D1 is absolutely amazing. We are so grateful for everyone who works here. My kids made tremendous strides while training at D1. The owner is so kind and dedicated to everyone he works with. He consistently went above and beyond to help my kids achieve their goals, and his support gave them confidence to excel in so many ways. The atmosphere is so positive and encouraging. I honestly cannot say enough good things about our experience with everyone at this facility.