Aspire Strength and Wellness

When my gym closed Dec '23, I checked out 6 different gyms before deciding to work with Jonathan at Tensile Strength, formerly Aspire. I kept getting hurt on my own, even after working with a handful of other personal trainers. I didn't want to keep getting hurt and needed eyes on me to correct my form and reach my goals. I chose to work with Jonathan for the small group training, which feels very much like one on one training without the same price. Unlike other gym classes, where all the students are doing the same exercises, each class is tailored to each individual goals. I followed Jonathan's instructions, did the workouts he told me to do, finished a bulk and a cut phase and I couldn't be happier with the results! Jonathan's patience with me really stood out, especially when learning new exercises that my brain took longer to wraparound. If you are wanting results and ready to commit to the work to get there, Tensile Strength is your new gym.

This gym is great if you're looking for real professional personal training. Ed and the guys here are nothing less than genuine and you can tell they are really rooting for you to reach whichever goals you're trying to accomplish. They offer pretty good package deals and also help you with setting up a meal plan and workout plan to reach your goals. Due to moving to Southern California I can't frequent this place as much as I would like :( but whenever I'm in town I always make sure to stop by to either get in a short workout in or just to say hi. The location as well is in a nice area, very quiet area in the heart of downtown. They have private parking but also available street parking unlike some areas I know. If anyone is looking for a trainer tell them I sent you and I promise you won't be disappointed.

Ed, Luis and Jonathan have created a a 'boutique' gym without the pretense of a boutique. They support and push their clients beyond our self-imposed limits and tailor each program to each one's individual goals. Aspire to better strength and fitness for 2015!

Awesome gym! Great knowledgable trainers that push you and educate you. Highly recommend Aspire.

Johnny is a very knowledgeable trainer! He knows how to read your body and know what proper exercises and work outs is needed to get you the results you want!

I would give zero stars if I could. YOU ARE PUTTING YOUR HEALTH IN DANGER IF YOU PAY TO TRAIN HERE. I was a client here from Sept. '17 to March '18 and in that time SERIOUS DAMAGE was done to my spine. I had to have many consultations with my doctor and even a spinal surgeon due to the excruciating pain that I have been in day to day. I had to be lifted out of bed in the morning and lowered into the seating position. I was a healthy 26 year old before I let the trainer here wreck my back. I told him I was in pain during a set of 10 sets of 10 reps of deadlifts that he PRESSURED ME INTO DOING and he ignored me and went back to looking at his phone. Fast forward 2 months and I've been complaining about the same pain the whole time and he continues to take my money to train me, even though the FIRST DOCTOR I see tells me to take time off from training. Hmmmm, it seems like the trainer was much more interested in draining my wallet, not improving my health. He's a scammer and unprofessional and he will tell you about his degrees and how he cares about fitness but it's all BS. See all their nice new equipment? They buy it by training people who have no business doing the kinds of exercises they recommend. Confirmed by my spinal surgeon. BUYER BEWARE

This is a great place filled with great personalities and on top of that very smart and educated trainers who know their stuff inside and out! I love when I walk in you feel there is work to be done and you're there to push yourself to infinite limits. One thing is for sure is that I see change every time I'm in and out of there and it's change for the better. I'm glad there's a place like this downtown and in all of Sacramento because if u can commit, ASW will commit to U.

We have been coming here for over a year and a half. Ed, our coach, has helped me achieve goals I couldn't even fathom.

I love working at this gym because I have trainers that actually care about my results and will be honest. This gym has very knowledgable trainers that have a huge variety in different workouts and that give great results. Every time I walk in the gym It always has a great vibe and I know I can get a awesome workout! Overall I would highly recommend working out with these trainers. You will not be disappointed!