You can go to bigger gyms, grunt along in a random fashion and probably do yourself good if you don't hurt yourself. But if you're out of shape and looking to whip yourself into shape (ahem, hello), this is a good place to do it. Small, friendly and never overcrowded, this place is where you go to work one on one with a smart trainer (Michelle De Dominicis! but there are others who appear to know their stuff, too) and get in shape without throwing out your back or spraining a muscle. Plenty of rowers, ellipticals and treadmills for warmups and a good circuit of machines and weights...everything you need and nothing you don't. Uptown parking is still intensely... read full review
January 2014
Signature Fitness Review: I have used John Perry as a personal trainer for many years and have also referred many clients to him from my psychotherapy practice. John creates a safe and warm environment, personalizing training sessions based on the needs of the individual. There is ample medical evidence that weekly training sessions that combine cardio with weight training can boost the immune system, enhance mood and memory and help prevent the numerous physical issues that stress and/or aging can bring. John has worked with numerous adolescent boys from my practice, many of whom struggled with neurological issues such as Aspergers Syndrome. In each case his work helped... read full review
You can go to bigger gyms, grunt along in a random fashion and probably do yourself good if you don't hurt yourself. But if you're out of shape and looking to whip yourself into shape (ahem, hello), this is a good place to do it. Small, friendly and never overcrowded, this place is where you go to work one on one with a smart trainer (Michelle De Dominicis! but there are others who appear to know their stuff, too) and get in shape without throwing out your back or spraining a muscle. Plenty of rowers, ellipticals and treadmills for warmups and a good circuit of machines and weights...everything you need and nothing you don't. Uptown parking is still intensely... read full review
Signature Fitness Review: I have used John Perry as a personal trainer for many years and have also referred many clients to him from my psychotherapy practice. John creates a safe and warm environment, personalizing training sessions based on the needs of the individual. There is ample medical evidence that weekly training sessions that combine cardio with weight training can boost the immune system, enhance mood and memory and help prevent the numerous physical issues that stress and/or aging can bring. John has worked with numerous adolescent boys from my practice, many of whom struggled with neurological issues such as Aspergers Syndrome. In each case his work helped... read full review