Warhorse Barbell Club South

Highly recommend to anyone looking to start out in weight/resistance training. Being a long-distance runner I never really did much resistance training and always felt too inexperienced going to a standard gym. The trainers at Warhorse are amazing. They provide you workouts based on your goals, track your progress, and provide expert guidance in proper technique and form. The ability to schedule your sessions guarantees access to equipment and never dealing with an overcrowded space. They offer a friendly and welcoming experience to people of all skill levels.

I came to Warhorse Grad Hospital with a solid history of strength training, mostly with kettlebells and strongman implements at a Crossfit-style gym that did metcon workouts. When I train at Warhorse, I don't leave feeling absolutely wiped, which is how all the workouts I used to do had me. At Warhorse, the focus is steadily on strength, using a reasonable set/rep range that allows me to progress and recover. I don't dread coming to the gym because I don't walk out of there nearly a dead woman- yet at the same time I am absolutely challenged, encouraged, and pushed. I'm really grateful to have this sustainable approach to strength training at this point in my life. Ahmad is the man.

This is a great gym where they truly care for you. The coaches really push you when you need to be pushed but also make sure you’re safe. I’ve seen so much progress being part of this gym but more importantly I feel a part of their awesome community. Highly recommend

I have been training at Warhorse for a little over 6 months now. Finding this place is one of the best things I have done for myself in a very long time. I was intimidated at first. I had done personal training but by no means felt confident in lifting. I soon realized this place was a positive and welcoming environment and that intimidation went away. When I first reached out to the gym, Jaclyn promptly replied to my endless emails and answered all my questions. She helped identify what plan made sense for my lifestyle. I wanted a personal trainer. Something one on one. I was working through a bad hip impingement and wanted dedicated attention to help me work through that. And to be honest, I wanted a coach to teach me better form and force me to lift heavy things (and squat…and do lunges… and all the things I despise and avoid doing alone). After that point I started training one on one with Chris. I’ve had a few trainers in adulthood, but Chris stands out as the most impactful coach I have ever had. There are a few reasons for that. He meets me where I am at. In my past experience, I have gone through personal training programs where I really pushed myself and gone full out and then seriously burnt myself out. I would crash, anxiety would take over and I would inevitably fail. Chris taught me something valuable this year. It’s about consistency and it’s not that deep. As a woman there are some days and weeks where we don’t have as much energy as the one before. He listens to how I am feeling and adjusts the days plan accordingly. I leave feeling proud that I moved my body while honoring my body. Don't get me wrong we work hard AF. On the days and weeks where I have strength I am pushed to go full out and push it. But there are days where I have had the thought on my way to the gym that I just don’t have it in me. But I know I will be met by Chris who is flexible and reminds me its not that deep and that fear and anxiety of how I will perform or if I will be able to make it through my session just disappears. So i show up and I move my body. Because of this, I have never been this consistent, this STRONG or this dedicated to a process in my life. And I have seen incredible changes in my body and gains all while navigating an injury. This is the biggest win of all. I am so proud of myself and so grateful to Chris. Another reason why Chris is so impactful as a coach is that he is honest, transparent and leads with respect. This is important because it makes me respect him and his time. I don’t expect him to babysit my lived fitness journey. I feel like I do my job outside of the gym with sleep and nutrition – that is on me. But I do feel accountable to myself, the program and his time enough to get my butt out of bed in the morning. And when I show up, I feel ready to work and honor the time we set aside. Because he is a good dude and a great coach. (Though it is a shame he is a Jets fan - Go Birds). What also makes Warhorse a great space is that the other coaches are friendly and a joy to be around. So are the other members. It's such an inclusive environment. The other biggest plus is that the music is always on point. From Sound Garden to Kendrick Lamar, Taking Back Sunday to School Boy Q, or Sabrina Carpenter to Radiohead – it’s just great vibes. Also, Jaclyn’s tutorials on Instagram provide great insight on understanding certain movements and she gives great tips. I learn a lot from their content! Congrats to Jaclyn and Chris on creating such a great space. I feel lucky to train here.

Prior to starting at Warhorse, I had never lifted a barbell or squatted anything. The team at Warhorse is so knowledgeable and helpful, they help you build confidence in the movements from the very beginning. Cannot recommend enough.