It’s Working Out

Tried my first class with Johnathon and it was hard but a great work out! I used muscles I’ve probably never used before! I’ll definitely be going back, everyone was super nice and very helpful and encouraging!

If you’ve ever driven on Columbia Parkway in the Columbia Tusculum area, you’ve definitely driven by this studio. You’ll recognize the colorful walls in the parking lot! I looked them up once out of curiosity and was a little turned off by the price, however after meeting Kristen at the HP blast race in June, I was drawn in by her friendly attitude and excitement about her business.
FULL DISCLOSURE: this review is about the rowing and shockwave classes they offer. I haven’t tried TRX yet!
I was invited by Kristen to test run their rowing classes. I wasn’t sure what a rowing class would involve but I really liked it. Plus, the water rowers are so cool – you actually can hear the water which makes it feel like you are out on a lake rowing somewhere. I was so impressed with how attentive Kristen was to ensuring we all knew the proper form. Constantly watching and correcting so we could maximize our workouts. I’m a fan. It was a great interval workout and I definitely got my heart rate up. A fun way to cross train when I don’t want to run.
I have also tried shockwave! It was a fun, total body workout and was a nice way to mix it up. The people on the rowers set the time for each circuit and the intense rowing station really gets your heart rate up. Another fun way to vary a standard workout routine.
The best thing about the studio is that they offered me a few free classes to check it out and give them feedback as they developed their rowing classes. I like it enough that I’ll definitely try and squeeze it in for some variety every couple of weeks. I’m also really looking forward to some TRX soon!

If you’ve driven west on Columbia Parkway toward The Precinct you’ve past this place and probably noticed it’s colorful parking lot wall.
I’ve tried TRX at other gyms and studios, but the instruction I received from Kristen at It’s Working Out was the most thorough and complete from understanding the proper way to adjust the system to how to position my body. To start she checked in with me on my fitness level and goals and helped me modify exercises so I was working at my best level. In addition to her welcoming spirit the other students around me were great and never made me feel like I was any less capable because I chose to modify an exercise.
I was surprised at how quickly a class could fly by and what a sweat I could work up! If you’re an early bird, you might like that they offer 7:15am (40 minute) Saturday and 5:45am (50 minute) Tuesday and Thursday classes. All the instructors I encountered were just as encouraging as Kristen so it is nice to know she has a consistent, friendly staff that welcomes all types and abilities.
If you’re like my friends who have heard about TRX, but never tried, this is the place to go!

I started with this crew not too long ago and I’m already hooked. I had never even heard of TRX let alone tried it, but man is it a great way to tone all parts of you.
The staff here is great, each trainer has a different style. I love Kristen’s use of continuous motion set to music personally, but I’ve tried a number of other trainers and they all do a great job.
I was also nervous about the environment. Having belonged to a typical gym before, I was not keen on dealing with sneering girls in their 20s or some over-​jacked meathead. This place is anything but. Everyone (staff and even other TRXers) are super helpful, no one is judging anyone, we’re all there just to sweat it out. It’s a very welcoming environment.
Try it out if you haven’t yet! Their intro month of $ 69 is totally worth it :)

Great instructors, i never say i only want to go to one class for a particular instructor — because they are all good! I like TRX because its adjustable/​individualized to your level. The instructor always has variations to a move — so pay attention to your level. It is a full body workout and always feel like I got my money’s worth.
My only complaint — they should offer Sunday classes.

TRX is an amazing full body workout that is actually made fun by the It’s Working Out instructors. Classes are always small so you truly get individualized attention with a fun group dynamic. The studio also offers a variety of class times (classes from 5:45 am to 7:00 at night) which makes it easy to fit into my busy attorney schedule.

If you are not doing TRX, you should be! Great workout that targets every muscle group (especially the core). The friendly staff is what makes this place unique. The instructors really make an effort to get to know their clients, which is possible through small class sizes. I have seen my strength improve tremendously after I started attending classes here over two years ago. The classes are designed for all skill levels and the instructors are good at showing options. I highly recommend this studio and adding TRX to your workouts.

TRX workouts are the best! It doesn’t matter if you are a NAVY SEAL or a BIGGEST LOSER… TRX has something for you

TRX is a fantastic full body workout! It not only gives you bursts of cardio but also is a great resistance training. It worked muscles I forgot I even had and made it extremely enjoyable. Kristin is very knowledgeable and positive which makes TRX that much better!