Academy Athletics

So I just finished the 6 week challenge and it was the exact thing I needed to re-kickstart my wellness/health journey. After a major surgery, and then COVID-19 shutdowns, I had lost so much strength, flexibility, etc. In 6 weeks with awesome support from Lionel, and GREAT workouts with both Lionel & Monica, I lost 15 lbs, 4 inches off my waist, 3 inches off my hips and I am down 4% body fat. I don't have nearly the same amount of knee pain (from previous surgeries/injuries) and the workouts are fast, hard and fun.nnBeing a middle age, out of shape lady I was worried about being 'cool enough' or 'athletic enough' to come to this gym, but it turns out I had nothing to worry about. They are welcoming, positive, and focused on helping you hit your goals and push you to be your best. Folks in the classes are great too, nice people all doing their best.nnAnother shoutout is necessary to Lionel for managing a clean, safe facility for us to workout in with the spacing limitations called for due to COVID-19. We each have a section (weights/mat, etc.) and we don't come in contact with others. Our temperatures are taken at the door, and masks are available for anyone that forgets their own. Kudos for managing a hard time and STILL making the gym a place I look forward to coming too.nnTL/DR: Clean gym, AWESOME coaches, hard workouts, great place. Highly recommend.

This gym is amazing, the community here is so supportive and the staff and equipment is extremely well planned, always prepared, motivating and friendly. I did a six week challenge here which carries a fully detailed nutrition plan in addition to unlimited workouts throughout and saw amazing results in just the first week!nnAs an aside, this program was an excellent opportunity for me to really learn how to cook. (which may or may not have been a huge component of my personal success). When you limit the number of food options to choose from, turns out its easy to get inspired to make that short list as delicious as possible; taking out all the spices and learning how many different ways you can prepare proteins carbs and vegetables. Instead of feeling as though I was limiting my meals, I would always look forward to the next delicious sampling of my newly acquired kitchen sorcery.nnBy the end of the program I had lost 15.4 lbs and 6.8% body fat which is unbelievable to me still. Lionel personally checked in weekly and was always a strong motivating force throughout the program.nnI cannot recommend the 6 week challenge and this gym enough!

Amazing place! First gym i went to and it really set the expectations high. First, the gym itself is really, really clean. They wipe down after every session & do thorough cleaning. Second, the coaches (especially Lionel!) is so encouraging and constantly motivates you throughout the week to do better! Third, the system itself is so organized it was easy to follow. I lost over 20 pounds in 6 weeks! I am definitely gonna take a lot I learned from this experience through lifetime!

Having just lost 21.2 lbs and 7.6% body fat, I am OVER THE MOON happy with the results I’ve gotten during my 6 week gym challenge. Lionel’s program really works almost as hard as he does for his clients. I got my own custom meal plan, stuck with each workout schedule, and saw real results in both my physical and psychological self!!! The space, the coaches, and the fellow classmates all help to set a positive pace and mindset overall and I think that is one of the special attributes about the program. Would definitely recommend for anyone looking to truly stick to their New Year’s Resolutions and make an impactful change to their life on multiple levels.

I participated in and successfully completed the 6 week challenge. This is an amazing program. I lost 25 lbs and 4.4% body fat simply by following directions. I lost so much that I had to put 2 more holes into my belt. Ha ha!nClasses are in a group setting and honestly are a lot of fun. Lionel really cares about the individual and their progress.nI highly recommend this program to everyone.