All Strength Training

My experience here over the last few months has exceeded expectations. I have a constantly changing travel schedule for work. The staff here is incredibly accommodating with rescheduling training if needed… Beyond what I would expect a business to do. They always help me get in a session when I can.
It’s amazing how many ways they break up the workouts. They’re just 30 min but they’re great. I always feel so much better when I’m done here. The trainers are just awesome. They keep it moving but add a little fun because they all have a great sense of humor. Despite being in an old building, the gym is spotless and well organized. I honestly can’t think of anything I would ask them to do differently. The groups are no more than 4 people who are all at similar level of training. This allows the trainer to always keep an eye on form while doing the various workouts. They routinely offer extra classes and ways to add training sessions. If you are like me and lack the will power to do structured and effective strength training on your own, this is the place. I would never know how to do half this stuff and how to do it properly. I have muscles in my back I never knew existed but AST found them! If you ONLY change one thing by going to training sessions here, you will notice a difference in how you feel. Mentally and Physically. The people training with you are all ages and body types so there’s never been a feeling of being out of place. I highly recommend this gym.

Great gym and Zach the owner is always hiring great trainers. I’ve been here for over 2 years they will provide you with a nutrition plan based on your current fitness and goals. It’s up to you to follow the plan though. The workouts always leave you leaving home very tired

I joined as a member of All Strength Training in October 2014 with a problem. I was overweight and had a bad experience from a personal trainer in the past.
They start you off with one on one coaching, teaching you the basics and finding out what your body can do. They pushed, but at the same time worked within my limits and knew when the right time was to tease me into doing more. I remember the day after Session 2 like yesterday. Dana was teaching me some upper and lower body work. The next day my legs felt kinda strange, like I had some drinks the night before with a little bit of pain to go with it, i was walking funny for a day or two. But it was worth it. In session 3, Dana asked how i was and showed me some great techniques to help the body recover and it certainly worked.
My sessions were early in the morning, 6am, it was a chore sometimes to get out of bed, especially as the winter came. My sessions were semi-​private, my trainer Zach, James and I spent every Monday and Friday. It was well worth it. Come 6 months in we reflected on my Bio Signatures and I’d lost over 10% body fat. I was stressed out because I didn’t see much different in my actual weight. But looking at the lean body mass and muscle it was unbelievable.
In March, I had to leave because of financial circumstances, my partner being out of work.
When I told Zach, you would expect the hey financial contract, deal etc., none of that. Zach was a human being, he understood the situation and offered support, come in whenever you need support, contact me if you need me etc. This guy is a true gentlemen and a credit to his field.
Good news, I told him I’ll be back when circumstances change, and thankful they’ve just done that. I look forward to starting back soon.

Highly recommended. My wife and I both went here and had a great experience. They really teach you how to lift and also how to eat. Zach and Christine are the best. It was worth the cost, because we learned things that we are still benefiting from even after moving away.

I discovered AST by chance a couple of years ago and I received far more than I asked for: a complete lifestyle change, the leanest, most fit body I’ve ever had in my life (I’m 36), a hunger for pushing my own physical boundaries, muscles I thought only cyborgs could have, a brand-​new way of eating and appreciating food and best of all, a crew of exceptionally caring trainers and fellow trainees.
AST is not a gym but a small, intimate workout space where the standard session runs half-​an-​hour. In this half-​hour, you will work with your bodyweight and free weights – no machines. There will be very small breaks (about 60 seconds). This will most likely be a full body workout. It is impossible not to start breaking a sweat halfway through your first set and if you don’t, the trainers will make sure that you do. When your session ends, you will be breathless and soaking wet but happy.
The masterminds behind this incredible place are Zach and his wife Christine. Their work ethic is truly inspiring. When you first sign up at AST, you receive a booklet explaining what Paleo eating is, what it does for you and all sorts of other valuable information. It might take a while to get the hang of things – it is a lifestyle change, after all – but it’s absolutely worth the effort. The other great feature at AST is the weekly biosig, where Zach measures specific spots on a client’s body so that progress is monitored and adjustments, if needed, are made to the diet, workout and supplement intake. This is a process that keeps one accountable for their progress: when things are going well, it’s great motivation to continue pushing hard on the training floor.
Thus said, what I cherish above all at AST is the community itself. It is truly a supportive one. In the past, I frequented numerous workout places where the other clients and trainers were not welcoming or supportive at all. AST isn’t that place, not by a long shot. Here, members of all ages, shapes, sizes and progress levels work side by side toward building their stronger and better selves. Here, members encourage and compliment one another. On AST’s training floor, there’s cordiality, fellowship, so much laughter and good cheer. This is all the more remarkable considering how hard the routines are. It’s as if one person’s personal goal somehow becomes everyone else’s as well. I’ve witnessed some tremendous success stories while at AST and I’m as pleased with them as with my own. During a 12-​week-​fat-​loss-​competition (a friendly one), my waist size went from 38 to 32 and my shirt size, from XL to M. I’ve maintained these measurements for a little over a year now.
Clearly, big thank you’s are in order for Zach, Christine, Sergio and Lindsay. I think AST is my second home, now. I wish I had found it sooner.

I’ve been training at AST for over 2.5 years. This place is great! I’ve worked out in many gyms over the years and never gotten the results like I’ve seen at AST. They work with you very closely on nutrition as well as the physical component of training. The staff is VERY educated on what programs work best with each body type. I’ve worked out one-​on-​one with trainers at AST and also in small groups and enjoy both very much. Can’t say enough good things about this place!!!

I won a gift certificate to AST last November. I was overweight and out of shape, and had no (real) experience with weight training or personal coaches. I thought about giving the gift certificate away, but then I thought I’d just give it a try for the four weeks and see if maybe I could jump-​start a personal fitness effort before I turned 50.
Six months later, I’ve lost 30+ pounds and gained tons of self-​confidence. I’m leaving AST (for a bit – tight finances – I’ll be back), but it will never leave me. A few specifics:
— The coaches (Zach, Sergio, Matt) are awesome. They each have their own style, but they understand the system, and convey a consistent message. The encouragement and enthusiasm is deep and personal. They never let me quit when they saw that I still had gas in the tank. Last night, when I was working out on my own, I remembered that lesson. One of the hardest things to maintain is personal discipline, but I could still feel the coaches encouraging me to get my reps.
— The biosig program is motivational and effective. You’ll be pinched more than you’ve ever been pinched, but you’ll see very specifically where you are making progress, and how your diet and exercise are affecting your body composition. Knowledge is power, and these guys have the knowledge you need to improve your fitness.
— The gym is professionally maintained, with simple, safe, effective equipment. It’s always extremely clean, and a welcoming place to work out.
— The people you work out with are ordinary folk, just like you, with the same goals and motivations. We encourage and work off each others’ motivational spurts, and it’s a big plus to have two or three like-​minded people working out with you.
AST is not inexpensive, but it is a bargain. You truly get much more than you pay for here, and I don’t often say that.
Thank you coaches, and my fellow classmates!

This small, independently owned gym is nothing short of outstanding. Zach and Sergio, and the rest of the highly knowledgable staff can address your fitness, physique, diet, and muscle strength like no other gym around. Workouts are intense, but I do 30 minutes 2 to 3 times a week and had visible and documented results within the first week.
The gym is small, but there is nothing missing in terms of weights or equipment. Thanks to the great support of AST I have been making gradual lifestyle changes and inspired to meet my personal goals.
If you are truely interested in addressing your fitness from the inside out, I cannot recommend All Strength Training more.

I am leaving Chicago soon and signed up for Unilocal so I could review AST. The trainers here really know what they are doing. I saw results very quickly. With AST I was able to get a full strength workout in 30 minutes. All of the trainers are very knowledgeable and answered my many questions. Go for it and stick with it — you WILL see a positive change.

I have been training at AST for 1 year now. I grew up an athlete that got a little lazy and was ready to shed pounds and get back in shape. Once I started my sessions there, we focused on what else needed to be done outside the gym for me to reach my fitness goals. With their nutrition guidance and regular biosignature body measurements, I lost 27 pounds in 5 months in addition to gaining lean musle mass and losing 7% body fat. I’ve since set new goals and it’s been fun working towards them. These folks know what they’re doing, but you have to be a willing participant. Trainng sessions won’t change your life alone, but making lifestyle changes outside the gym will net you the results you want — with their guidance. Zach, Christine and Sergio make a great team! Workouts are fun, varied and always a kick in the pants!

AST is the place when you’re ready to get serious about strength training. Varied workouts three times a week and excellent trainers to assist you, what more do you need… I guess what matters most is that you actually look forward to going in — if you don’t see results/​feel results in the first week you must be on the moon. What’s great is you’ll keep getting these results after 3 months, 6 months and beyond. There has been no plateau for me — I simply listen to the trainers and continue to improve in every muscle group. My advice — give it a shot!

This is a great training facility. Work-​outs focus on functional strength. While weight-​lifting is a focus, the pace of the sessions build fitness and stamina too. The trainers (Zach, Christine, and Sergio) know what they are doing and construct work-​outs that are effective, varied, and fun. The class format builds camaraderie and is helpful for motivation.
A word about the 12÷11÷10 negative review: this place is not for everyone. The trainers are tough and they push you. If you are looking to be coddled or a «spa» environment for work-​outs, then this is not the place. But if you buy into the program and stick with it, this gym will improve your fitness, make you strong, and drop pounds. In four months I have lost 20 pounds, got in great shape, and added a tremendous amount of strength.

I worked with Zach for a little over 2 years. I just had a baby and needed to get back into my skinny jeans. He is professional, knowledgeable and fun to work with. You won’t find another trainer like him!