BarNone Training

The challenge experience at BarNone Training has been phenomenal. The trainers are top-​notch. They get to know each of their members and know just how to push each person to get them to meet and exceed their own personal expectations. I started into this challenge not know what to expect. I have so many gym memberships but nothing ever quite fit right, nothing made me want to go. BarNone is not a gym. They are a training center that works to help each and every member meet their goals. I am so glad that I joined. The lessons I’ve learned, the friends I have made and the limits I have pushed passed have been invaluable. I love this place and have recommended it to all my personal friends.

I joined the 6 week challenge at Barnone in January and it ended about a week ago. Let me first say, I did NOT make the 20lb weight loss goal. Regardless of that, I am so happy I did it. Even though I didn’t get my deposit back, I gained so much. I lost weight, broke my sugar addiction and learned to love exercise again. The trainers are awesome and they really go out of their way to be helpful. I loved it!
My husband and I did it together, and he DID lose the 20 pounds. They were upfront that this would be «free» if you made the weight and they returned the deposit to those who did (including my husband.) For those complaining about how they felt cheated there was a deposit, think about it. Imagine how many people who would want flat out free training sessions, trainers, nutrition help and more. Probably thousands. Imagine how many would take up their (Barnone staff) time, have negative attitudes and quit halfway through — many of them. They asked for a deposit to make sure only committed people took part. Guess what? It works. We didn’t have to spend time training for 6 weeks with people who only wanted a deal and not put anything into it. Everyone who took part was 100% in it and everyone was so supportive of one another. I’d rather work out with those people than the ones who want something for nothing.
They also NEVER said they would give you your deposit back or roll you over if you were «close.» The person leaving that review must have heard what she wanted to hear because it was very clear in the contract and in the info session that the only way you could roll over is if you made the 20 pound weight loss. The contract was given to everyone at the same time. Too bad she didn’t read it before signing it.
I don’t work for Barnone, although I chose to continue working out there after completing the challenge. It bothers me that such a great place and staff is being hurt by these bogus reviews. Unilocal shouldn’t allow people who have no actual experience with a place to leave reviews.
If you want to lose weight and get fit, I recommend them 100%.
Oh and by the way, Michelle H. if you are on a team’s roster, you can say you «played» for them. I’ve never seen anything but honesty and integrity from Wilson. What a pathetic attempt to discredit someone who upheld the contract YOU signed.

I wished I would have read the reviews here before I gave my $ 500 «commitment deposit» to BarNone. I was told at the orientation that if someone was at 19.9 (in theory!) that they could roll over to the next challenge. I wasn’t that close, but wasn’t given the option to roll over without paying another deposit. I was 0.8 lbs shy. I lost 19.2 lbs.
The nutrition plan was mentioned during the orientation, but it wasn’t indicated really on how restricted it is. They talk about it being a lifestyle change, but only having about 6 protein choices, and the same amount of carb choices, NO fruit and limited green vegetables, it’s not really a lifestyle that most would probably live after the challenge. At least not to the same degree of strictness. And if you have more than 3 lbs to lose for the last week you are instructed to complete a «tilapagus» week. Only eat tilapia and asparagus every 2.5 hours. Really? Who does that?
Wilson (the owner) also mentions in his bio below that he played for the Chiefs and the Packers. You’ll quickly (on the link below) see that he never really «played.» He ought to say he practiced with the teams. But I digress.
Another «camper» in my recent challenge was under the same impression as me as far as rolling over into the next challenge, but now is being told no. When he pressed about it, he was blocked from the secret FB group that exists for the challengers. Guess I’ll be the next one blocked. It’s just not a good way to do business in my mind.
Oh, and I failed to mention that the ad on facebook that I responded to indicated that they were looking for 50 challengers. The whiteboard in the weigh-​in room lists everyone in the challenge alphabetically and then the initial weight and weekly weigh in numbers. However, there were 84 or 85 people on that board. I think they’ll take anyone ready to make the financial commitment deposit.
Wilson Thomas

Arizona Rattlers
WR/​LB
84
KFFL
2003 Draft
Birthdate: October 21, 1979
Omaha, NE (North)
Letters at Nebraska: 1999−00−01−02
2002 Salary: {rookie}
Transactions:
10÷28÷04 — Arizona Rattlers of the AFL sign WR/​LB Wilson Thomas.
09÷04÷04 — Green Bay Packers release WR Wilson Thomas.
05÷06÷04 — Rhein Fire traded WR Wilson Thomas to the Amsterdam Admirals (NFLE)
04÷07÷04 — WR Wilson Thomas has been re-​assigned from the Frankfurt Galaxy to the Rhein Fire (NFLE).
02÷09÷04 — Allocated to Frankfurt Galaxy of NFL Europe.
01÷19÷04 — Green Bay Packers sign WR Wilson Thomas from the practice squad.
01÷19÷04 — Green Bay Packers sign WR Wilson Thomas from the practice squad.
12÷31÷03 — Green Bay Packers sign WR Wilson Thomas to the practice squad.
08÷25÷03 — Kansas City Chiefs cut WR Wilson Thomas.
04÷29÷03 — Kansas City Chiefs sign undrafted free agent WR Wilson Thomas.

This may or may not be a good gym, I will never know. I saw their Facebook ad and quickly responded, setting up an orientation time. I sat through the entire «performance» and really wanted to like Wilson. But, I feel if you have to «trick» me into coming, there is something not quite right about your program. What they will not tell you, is you basically need $ 500.00 to sign up. I’m not sure they were actually interested in your fitness level as much as they are in taking in your money. As soon as they asked for money, I left. On the next Facebook ad, I replied that you will need $ 500 to sign up — they blocked me.
I too thought the limited class schedule was odd at best. You had early morning or some evenings. They made you feel pathetic if you could not commit to the early morning classes. It all just felt like a sales pitch and not someone genuinely interested in fitness. The place was small and definitely not a lot of bells or whistles, it is a warehouse after all. For me, complete honesty would have been a better tactic. I probably would have signed up if they had been honest, had a payment plan and more class options.

I like the staff and the facilities appeared useful and clean but after sitting through an orientation for the «free» challenge I was told a deposit (497) is required. (100 up front) Very disappointed although they offered to return the deposit as long as I met their goals. But hearing they can dismiss you for negative attitudes with no refund seems like a nice loophole to keep my money. I just wish I wouldn’t have wasted leave from work to learn the lesson…
True help is hard to find unless you have 500 dollars.

WOW WOW WOW!!!
I can’t remember the last time I was as challenged, motivated, and energized as when I am working out with the BarNone Team.
I recently bought the Groupon which offered 2 personal training sessions and 6 bootcamp classes.
Each training session with Wilson (the owner) was 60 minutes of intense exercises geared to my body. I left feeling empowered and capable.
I have also thoroughly enjoyed the bootcamp classes. Each class is FUN and INTENSE and keeps me wanting more!
Best money I have spent in a LONG LONG LONG time!

I recently signed my friend and myself up for a month of boot camp training sessions and last night was our first class. You have options of attending different classes at different park locations. When we arrived we were met by the instructor Lauren who was very sweet and unintimidating. Her workout was intense but she never made you feel bad if you were feeling fatigue. She was very encouraging and positive. After our hour long high energy workout we were left feeling great… sore but great. The hour went by so quickly and the group (5 people attended the class) was fun and we all helped each other get through the exercises. I highly recommend using BarNone for any fitness needs. It’s a great alterative to the boring day to day gym routine. HOWEVER, I strongly encourage doing it with a friend. There were some partner exercises and it was nice being able to do them with a bud.