Reviews of Uplift Strength & Spirit. (Personal Trainer) in Washington (District of Columbia).

Uplift Strength & Spirit

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1232 M St NW, Washington, DC 20005, United States

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This place has a very good rate, they treat their customers well and you’ll feel welcome, super recommended

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Bethany Macri

Cannot recommend highly enough! Uplift helped me accomplish my longstanding body composition goals. Nancy is a rare gem. She is not only knowledgeable in various training modalities and nutrition , she’s absolutely lovely as a coach and a person. She creates a welcoming, encouraging atmosphere for people at all stages of their athletic journey. Going there was always a great workout and also fun!

Raman Gupta

I can wholeheartedly recommend Uplift for people of all levels of fitness and experience. Whether you are interested in staying fit, getting fit, getting healthy, really whatever that involves fitness and nutrition, Nancy and team will work for you and with you to make it happen. For context about me, I have been gym-phobic my entire life. I could never really get into exercise because I got bored with the routine and lacked the discipline. I've had gym membership multiple times but always lost interest and ended up wasting a lot of money. I wasn't happy with my level of fitness pre-COVID, but things got much worse during COVID for obvious reasons. My wife and I discussed this multiple times and we agreed that we should give personal training a shot. She found Nancy and arranged a meeting - I was skeptical but decided to go anyway. When we walked in, we told Nancy that we were not ready to commit which surprised her because she said the consultation we were about to have was only for people who were ready to commit. My wife was ready to commit but I was not. Nancy graciously let us continue the consultation without my commitment, and I begrudgingly ended up committing later because my wife and I had decided to do this together. Best. Decision. I. Have. Ever. Made. For the first two to three weeks, it was hard and I was not totally bought in but kept coming. As I got to know Nancy and learn more about her program, I realized that she truly cared about me as a person as well as my success in meeting my goals. She built a personalized program around me, had the most patience that I have ever been afforded in a gym, and offered nutrition tips while providing an easy to follow/commit to program for nutrition. The fitness program changes often which ensures I never get bored, and it's clear that the program is personalized because everyone in the gym is almost always doing something different even though we are working out at the exact same stations. When I've occasionally had to cancel multiple sessions in a row, Nancy would reach out to check in on everything and make sure I was ok, offering as much support as she could, whether it was emotional, physical, whatever. Since then, I have been a regular and I have honestly not felt this good physically in a long time. Uplift is truly a family, and Nancy makes sure that people who train together (up to 5 together at a time MAX but often less than that) know each other's names, encourages people to share information about themselves, etc. She will even tailor playlists to people's individual tastes, which she remembers for each of her members. I honestly can't say enough good things about my experience at Uplift. Nancy and team, thank you for everything you have done to help me be more healthy and more confident in the gym! For everyone else, if you are on the fence about joining, jump over it, you won't regret it! PS - Glenn is also awesome! While him and Nancy have totally different styles, they share the care, positivity, and family spirit that makes Uplift what it is. If you can, try to schedule time with both of them, you'll thank me for it!

Matt M

I've struggled to get into a workout routine for years as I've never felt engaged, challenged or comfortable in a gym prior to Uplift. Glen and Nancy are true partners in my fitness journey and I genuinely look forward to my classes. I've surpassed all my goals so far and eager to see how far we can go. Can't encourage you check them out enough!

Diana Roy

I have nothing but amazing things to say about Uplift, especially Nancy and Glen! As someone who was relatively new to weightlifting just three months ago, I feel like I have learned so much, both in terms of fitness and nutrition. I’ve definitely seen physical changes in my body, but more importantly, I’ve also had such great mental gains, which to me was the biggest win from joining the Uplift community. Glen was an amazing trainer and had such a positive vibe in each class. Even on the days that I didn’t feel like working out, I always left my session feeling so glad I did it and so proud of myself. Knowing I can now deadlift and bench press and squat—things that seemed almost impossible just months ago—makes me feel so incredibly happy and motivated to keep pursuing my fitness goals. As someone who is still in eating disorder recovery, Uplift helped me find my passion for the gym with exercises that best suited me and where I am at in my life. I cannot recommend them enough!

Andie Vaught

Nancy is a fantastic trainer! She is very responsive and easy to work with, incredibly personable and supportive, and extremely knowledgeable about all things strength, mobility, and yoga. She is a great teacher and has helped me consistently improve at weightlifting. I would highly recommend her to anyone with any fitness-related goals, regardless of age or prior experience.

Aimee Dowl

Uplift changed my life! I started to train with Nancy as a way to restore my health, increase strength, and manage stress. After xix months of training with Nancy and Gary at this evolved and body positive gym, I feel terrific and have lost a lot of weight. Training at Uplift has been the best investment in my health I’ve ever made, and has taken me to a completely new level of health, strength and wellness. For me, all physical activities are easier now - running, yoga, swimming - and so are life activities, like work and travel. What I love the most is that Nancy’s personalized program provides rapid improvement and results but at a manageable and safe level. She also provides a sense of community without being invasive. This is the ultimate safe space and low key gym that really helps people reach their goals. Strongly recommend if you want to try weightlifting for the first time.

Leslie Linn

Nancy Townsend is a marvelous coach and trainer. I had been telling myself for several years that I needed to do some strength training in addition to the aerobic exercise I did, but I never found anything that seemed like a good fit until I was lucky enough to stumble upon Nancy and Uplift Strength and Spirit. She’s a caring, knowledgeable, and inspiring coach and trainer. She was also excellent at working with some existing joint issues I had. She found ways for me to do the workout without hurting myself, and this included some pretty creative solutions on her part! I’m sure that a major part of my decision to delay knee replacement surgery has to do with the work we did together strengthening my core and quads. The Amazing 12 was quite a ride! It really is a commitment, but I found it to be well worth it. It’s a great program for anyone that wants to take his or her training to a new level, but it’s also a good place to start. I had never lifted before I started Amazing 12. Nancy is very good a working with multiple levels of expertise within a group - from beginner to very experienced. I think she is so good that I have signed up to work with her twice a week in her small group sessions for Amazing 12 graduates.

Miriam Ponciano

I’ve worked with a few personal trainers in the past and Nancy is the most knowledgeable coach I have met. She is highly responsive and personalizes your exercise routine based off of your needs and goals. When I let her know my knee had been bothering me from a past ACL injury, she took the time to listen and customized my exercises to strengthen it. She is constantly challenging you and pushing you in a healthy and productive way. I highly recommend Nancy for anyone looking for a positive, knowledgeable and flexible trainer.

Eileen Hennessey

Nancy has been my personal trainer for over 2 years and she is fantastic. She works with clients of varying fitness levels and ages. She makes a real point tailoring the workout to the client rather than trying to fit the client into a cookie cutter routine. She has made adjustments to the routine when injuries arose and that has meant I could stick to a workout routine which is a great accomplishment (for me and for Nancy 😏). Finally, she is good at varying the workout based upon my long and short term goals so that I stay motivated. I can't recommend her enough.

Kristen Mayer

When I first started working with Nancy I was completely new to weightlifting, but she made it seem approachable, and in my time working with her, I have seen my strength and technique continually improve. Nancy is extremely knowledgeable, personal, and motivating - and overall an amazing trainer!

Michelle Riestra

Uplift has transformed how I viewed strength training. The program combines yoga and barbells! Nancy, the head coach is super knowledgeable and personalizes the routine to make sure you achieve results. She teaches you to listen to your body which is so important so you don't get injured. I have gone to many gyms but it's Nancy's expertise and constant attention to detail that has given me results faster! Highly recommend her!!

Idalia Rodríguez

Uplift has greatly exceeded my expectations! I started with the sole objective of getting fit and increasing strength, but I have gained way more. Both my approach to exercise and relationship with food have positively changed for the long term. Amazed at what my body can do, and with the help of Nancy, Gary and the staff, I have built body and mental resilience. I have never been a person who exercises, but that has now changed. I am happy, active, and I eat, sleep and cope better with stress thanks to Nancy, the team, and the supportive community they foster.

Andrea Guidry

Nancy is a constant learner and brings that procured knowledge to customize a plan for her clients. She knows how to push and motivate you, but without making you feel like your effort isn't enough. She's focused on helping you to grow strength and she's also extremely adaptable. When I told Nancy I was pregnant, she went out of her way to learn exercises appropriate for a pregnant woman and a post-baby body. She's just so thoughtful and really engaged around allowing you to be the best version of you that you can be. I can't say enough great things-- I've worked with trainers at various gyms, across multiple states and Nancy is the only one that's been a consistent choice for me. She's simply outstanding at what she does.

Elliot Lowenstein

Nancy has been my personal trainer for several years, which should indicate what I think of her. She is very knowledgeable about her craft, both cardio and weights. One of the best things about her is that she really works closely with what a client can do. When I started working out I had certain joints that were an issue and I (and an orthopaedic surgeon) had concerned I could injure them exercising. Over the course of several months, Nancy worked on the mobility and strength of those joints and the issue basically went away. With all of this, she's a nice and caring person and that really comes out in how she treats those she works with (or at least me).

Daniel Meyerson

Nancy is an amazing trainer. Working with her has radically changed my fitness levels and helped me overcome several injuries. She is a pleasure to work with and has inspired me to reach greater levels of fitness than I thought possible.

David Benowitz

Nancy is a fantastic trainer and person. I've trained with her, beginning with the Amazing 12 program, for almost 4 years and achieved fantastic results! Nancy is creative and very encouraging; overall great to work with - I highly recommend her.

Gary Townsend

I worked out with Nancy doing the Amazing 12 program and had great results. She has excellent knowledge of strength and cardio training. She took the time to develop a personalized program including diet that worked for my current level of fitness. Definitely one of the best trainers in DC

Courtney Brown

I've worked with a few trainers over the last few years and none measure up to Nancy. She is amazing at what she does and I've seen great weight loss results. Nancy is understanding and sweet but will also keep you on track and accountable--a difficult balance! If you have a chance to work with her, take it. Thank you, Nancy!

Tracey Moon

I discovered Uplift a little over a year ago. Within the first 6 weeks, I was already down a size. I focused on the workouts and was sensible about my food. I never felt deprived or stressed. I have always been active and, like many people, as I got older, things got soft. I tried many things - a personal trainer, BeachBody programs, my own workouts - and each time they worked but were not sustainable. Either the personal training was way too intense so I got burned out or in the case of Beachbody, it's a defined program for a set period of time that you do alone in your house and then when it's finished it's up to you to figure out what to do next to maintain the progress. Not so with Nancy and Uplift. First, the programs are designed for your INDIVIDUAL goals and fitness level. And, she emphasizes working hard but not insanely to the point of burnout. The workout is challenging but I walk out feeling energized, not drained. And, when you stick with it the little changes happen quickly - you walk faster, you can all of sudden consider a 5k with your friends, you can play with your kids or nephews without feeling like you're going to die! The list goes on... I wanted to share this review because you can look high and low and not find a workout OR a studio that is fit for you specifically, welcoming, and a place you want to go each time.

Joshua Hunter

If you are looking for results, look no further. Uplift produces some of the worlds best results. Nancy is a world class coach and an amazing human being! Strengthen you mind, body, and spirit!

Michelle Loggins

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