Live Jacked Training Studio

I love the 1-​on-​1 training I get with Live Jacked. No BS waiting around for machines and no crowds. The atmosphere at Live Jacked Training Studio helps me get the most out of my workouts. I maximize my time at the gym. Love this place!

Great place to work out in the TRX classes. Mr. Michael Blake does a great job. I am already feeling a difference in less than a month.

Live Jacked is an awesome studio. It’s nice to have the whole studio to yourself when you are training so all of your focus is on performance and not the activity and waiting for equipment experienced at chain style gyms. An added bonus, no treadmills!
I trained with Mike Bernknopf at Pure Fitness, my freshman year of college over 5 years ago and he helped me shed those dreaded freshman 15 or 20 pounds in no time with strength training and conditioning while monitoring my nutrition and informing me my beloved keg stands and beer pong were not part of a nutritious diet.
With the knowledge Mike B. instilled in me I was able to continue training on my deployment to Afghanistan and reached my peak physical fitness maxing out my Army physical fitness test at over 6,000ft elevation and snowing. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to keep my fitness intact following a shoulder injury that was reinjured during an arm bar in Brazilian jiu-​jitsu. I laid off weights for a while and concentrated on healing and flexibility.
After over six months of nursing my shoulder I was ready to get my strength back and saw Mike B’s instagram– @BodyBern. I scheduled my first appointment and I was really impressed with the sequence of training including dynamic warm-​up, stretching, foam rolling, etc. The workouts with Mike are never the same (no workout splits) and he customizes my workouts to satisfy my exercise ADD while increasing my strength, agility, flexibility and balance. Which are vital for the multiple martial arts I participate in. In less than 2 months my strength is definitely coming back, I feel great and I’m excited to surpass more fitness goals.

Couldnt be happier with my training sessions at live jacked. Ive been training with brian m. and have had nothing but positive results and positive things to say about him and this gym. These guys seem to really care about what they do and are extremly knowledgeable/​proffesional. Great place to go if your just starting out or have been training for years, i would reccommend this gym to anyone i know looking for a great training experience.

Working out has never been something that I’ve enjoyed doing but the trainers at Live Jacked have really helped me learn to love working out and have also helped me learn to take care of my body! I really enjoy the TRX class on Thursday nights. It has a great group of regulars, and I wasn’t intimidated my first time at all. it was actually fun! I definitely recommend this training studio to anyone who is wanting to be there best selves!

Great TRX class tonight. Thanks Michael! You are a great trainer!!! I will see you next week at class. Will you be adding any other days?

Big Box Gyms seem like such a good idea. You know, 50 treadmills, 100 stationary cycles, and an endless supply of free weights. BUT, here’s the catch…“Do you really know what you should be doing while you are there? Do you push yourself to the limit every time you work out? Do you know how to do a proper (insert movement here) so you get the maximum benefit but minimum risk of injury?”. And of course, do you think the «trainer» at your big box gym who has no neck and is on his cell phone the whole time is a real expert in «training»?
NO, you don’t:) and that’s ok, you’ve got LIVE JACKED!
Personal and «person» specific training. Knowledgable trainers (I can only speak for Mike B), all the equipment you could ever want/​need and the coupe de grace to the big boxes, THEY GET RESULTS for you!
I’m a member at a really great health club, have been in a dozen CF boxes, and used to be an «athlete». Live Jacked is an amazing option when you really want to get in shape. I’m in!

This is an incredible studio! I am a huge gym goer and have been weight lifting for about two years now solo. I started seeing Mike Bernknopf to take my fitness goals to the next level. Not only has Mike helped me with new techniques for gaining strength and aesthetics, but has been incredibly helpful with my nutrition and meal prep. He has revolutionized the way I eat to fulfill my fitness goals. I consider myself to be pretty knowledgable when it comes to my goals but Mike seems to always have the newest and most valuable information, when it comes to meal prep, meal ideas, etc. The studio itself is great. It has all the necessary equipment in order to get a full workout, without having to enter a «mega-​gym» where everyone is occupying machines. They have squat racks, ample amount of free weights, even TRX equipment and way more. If you are new gym go-​er or a veteran, if you want the best, Live Jacked Training Studio is the place to be.

I came to Live JACKED through a friend who was a client of Mike Bernknopf. My friend and I had put together an agreement where I would cook all his meals for him for the week while he was training, because I LOVE to cook (he didn’t), and he needed to get a lot of protein in daily. It was fun for me, and of course, he loved it as well. A couple months later, I could definitely see the difference in my friend, and I was impressed. I wasn’t able to continue our agreement, because I ended up shredding my bicep and had to have should surgery (boo!). After a couple months of physical therapy, I was sooooooo ready to get back into the gym. Being 45, its much easier for your body to fall apart, and 10x harder to get it back. With the constraints I knew I had ahead of me with my shoulder, and bored with my current workouts at the gym, alone, I decided to check out Live JACKED and see what Mike was all about.
I had first agreed to only 3 months. I had a goal, and we both thought it was doable within 3 months. I ended up staying on for additional time because I loved working out there, loved the workouts, and was seeing results. Mike was always pushing me to new heights, critiquing my meal plan, and just keeping me on track in order to hit my goal and beyond. Mike was great at educating me on the affects of alcohol and other foods which helped me to finally «see the light» and make some changes. It was those changes that helped to escalate me to where I was trying to go. Not long after that did my friends start to notice the transformation. I was getting more compliments than ever before… it was a confidence builder and satisfying knowing that my hard work paid off. I decreased my fat percentage, lost inches, and gained muscle. I couldn’t have done it without Mike. And I think its important to also mention that I chose Mike because of his passion for his work, and his education. It was VERY important to me that I NOT re-​injure my shoulder, or injure my other shoulder. I also had a bad knee, and had toe surgery recently as well. I was a bit of a mess. But Mike was cognizant of it all and built a program for me to fit my needs to strengthen the needed muscles appropriately while keeping my body healthy and free of pain. To date, my shoulder is doing amazing, and my knee issues have decreased immensely thanks to Mike showing me how to work out properly. I will definitely miss Mike and the studio. Not only is he a great trainer, but I can also call him my friend.

Live JACKED and MJ have helped me get back into the habit of working out regularly! As a college student, working out rarely happens but after working out at Live JACKED I am hooked. With in four short weeks I saw my body transform. MJ has done a great job in motivating me during the work out and even on the days I don’t have my training session. I would recommend Live JACKED to all my friends and family!

I worked out with Mike B and loved him. I am an artist and gave him a painting and owner Mike J asked if I would hang some of my work in his studio. I gave him several pieces to hang { I sell my work but like most artists it is a struggle} I had a hard time paying for get jacked but loved the way my 59 year old bod rocked. One day I came and all my paintings were gone. Without asking Mike J gave them away. This is my livelihood and have spent time, money and hard work on those painting and he never even asked me if I wanted them back. Also Tore my rotator cuff while working out there. which I have heard is a common ingury for people my age,

For those who know me I’m not one to workout. I need to take classes or workout with a personal trainer or I get SUPER distracted and accomplish nothing in the gym. My girlfriend and I started taking group workout sessions with Michael J. and fell in love with working out because we began to see results within just a couple weeks with him! He is an amazing motivator and pushes you to do your very best at all times throughout your workout session. There are options to workout in a small group or individually. The music and overall energy is great! Michael is very knowledgeable about fitness and nutrition, which help to get you the best results possible. Your workouts are always different and tailored to your own specific needs to obtain your fitness goals. I highly recommend Live Jacked!

As a neighboring business owner to Lived Jacked I waited 2.5 years before stepping into this personal & functional & very professional gym. Day in and day out I was privy to Mike Jodscheidt motivating/​urging clients sometimes in groups to go one more, do one more, get one more, lift one more, push one more, run one more, sprint one more.
I was intimidated to go to a gym. i went with a girlfriend to a huge chain gym and my fears were confirmed: my week pass at the gym began with 2 men sneering at female patron who was large in size.. .her «crime»? walking slow on the treadmill. the typical scottsdale douche lord that frequent the giant gym chains are enough to repel me, so i trekked downstairs to Live Jacked to inquire about working out.
I spoke with Mike What professionalism and sincerity he projects! My impression of Mike (owner of Live Jacked) was surpassed. what is important to note is that Mike is always on time, and prepared for your customized work out. Not once did he ever text answer his phone walk away or check out during my work outs and yes painstakingly. .. he insists on giving you the full hour of work out in addition to discussing your meals and answering questions. What i also appreciate about Mike’s work outs is he has people of all ages and sizes at his gym and the vibe is good, not pretentiousness, no one is fake, it’s sincere and dare i type «nurturing» and for sure encouraging as i witness mikes other clients seeing optimal results with Mike’s continuous coaching/​mentoring his larger than large but 6 months later healthy and fit looking clients. very inspiring! and mike’s daily post to instagram is either celebrating his clients hardest efforts or educating his followers with what is suitable for consumption — he will post the best power bar, drink, salad…alas he never posts that haagen daas is good.
what i also appreciated about mike is that it’s all about the client, and not stuffing down your throat his accolades, awards.. . he is humble and never feels the need to strut his stuff. it’s also noteworthy that mike is proud husband and father. i also observe the behavior of other trainers interacting with clients at Live Jacked. they are also friendly and sincere, at no time did i ever feel or think they were sneering or laughing at my huge ass when i walk the other way. In fact, i noticed one of the trainers really pushing and encouraging a very very large young woman. to see this was touching as i recalled the two idoits snickering at others in the chain gym.
by no means is Live Jacked a sensitive chicks gym as a i see many men of all ages religiously go to this well appointed gym. I like the range of cardio machines and i’ve observed/​heard mike and other trainers taking the class of eager calorie burners to the parking lot giving them directions/​orders via a megaphone.
Live Jacked is clean, plays current upbeat music has tv’s. Also appreciated: Mikes unique work out. I’ve never seen/​heard/​executed a single leg squat.
I would recommend this small private professional gym. I was more than pleasantly surprised by the staff and the work out. Best of all Mike is truly a good person who is approachable.

I never felt better then when I was training and working out with Mike. He is a great guy and a very knowledgeable trainer. He gets the job done!!! If you want results, you will fine a way to incorporate Mike into your workout life…

I’ve been training at Jacked for 2 years… In 2 years I have NEVER had the same workout twice with trainer, Mike B. We do weight training, boxing, we’ve ran the canal, done sprints outside, pushed a huge tire, and on and on. You really can’t get bored at this place. Mike recognizes the potential in his clients. He leads every person to meet their goals and will push your body beyond the limits set by your mind. He helped me lose 20 pounds and get in the best shape of my life to enter a NPC bikini competition!
After reaching my fitness goals, I continue to train at Jacked. They offer different packages and they work out payments plans with you. And no matter who you train with, the entire Jacked team will be there motivating you and holding you accountable to reach your goals. I have had the owner, MJ, text me at 6 am to make sure I was doing cardio. I wasn’t thrilled then, but I sure do appreciate it now!

Went in extremely over-​weight and out of shape. The trainers here are great, inspirational, and very aware about health and fitness issues! You will walk out of there «Jacked» and eager to go back.

Best Studio in Scottsdale! Right in the heart of Old Town.

So it’s still technically holiday time for another 48 hours but come January, I know many of you will be looking for motivation to workout as part of your new years resolutions.
Mike J /​Jacked Training Studio to the rescue!
For $ 10 drop-​in rate per class, you will get in your cardio and your weights, you’ll sweat, you’ll push yourself to your limits, you’ll walk away feeling incredible, and oh yeah… you’ll be sore for a couple of days for sure.
I like my traditional workouts at the gym, running, spinning, and yoga, but I look forward to more ass-​kicking intense workouts at Jacked in 2011. Hope to see you there!