My mother actually was the first to go to Tactical in the family. It was a convenient for her as she worked on Kapiolani. She valued the atmosphere as work outs are scheduled according to her availability. Furthermore, the vibe is different in juxtaposition to most gyms in the set up, free weights, and machines. Mind you, it was the personal attention that she received from her trainer that she was most impressed with. Her needs from her body vary throughout the year, therefore, work outs changed throughout the year. The training was so specific that she recommended it to me. I began going to Tactical during my senior year of high school. I was hesitant at first, but instantly felt at ease during my initial free assessment. There were numerous Division 1 and professional athletes training in the gym. Athletes from different sports seemed to be doing different movement based strength and conditioning exercises. Until then, I have not seen sophisticated strength training like this. Later, I learned about their close affiliation with Athletes Performance, which answered a lot of my questions as to why this type of training is so different. As a collegiate soccer player, I was excited to work out and be doing the same exercises that athletes at the highest level were doing, especially the US National Team. It added to my knowledge about how to train my body specifically for the demands of soccer. The results were so beneficial that I included many of the exercises that I learned at Tactical back in college. Currently, my entire family trains there. Although each of us have our own needs, both Barry and Darin are able to assist us in coming up with routines that cater to our short term and long term goals. So whether if you’re a busy mom trying to get ready for a ski trip, a high school athlete looking to get an edge over your fellow peers, or even a collegiate/professional athlete, Tactical has the knowledge and facilities to address all your needs.