Jax Liberty Fitness

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!!!