Olympia Weightlifting

Olympia gets 5 stars for the coach, The gym is owned and run buy Coach Istvan. I’ve been training at Olympia for more than a year now and have gotten stronger, lost some fat and learned a lot about Olympic weightlifting. I think that we in the Phoenix area are very lucky to have the opportunity to train with Coach Istvan. One of the things I really like about Coach Istvan is that he treats everyone the same, there is no «elite» class at Olympia, he treats a brand new lifter the same as the most accomplished lifter. Another thing I’ve really enjoyed about training at Olympia is workingout alongside some really great people. It’s a great place to workout.

I came from a Crossfit background, and really wanted to focus more on my lifts. Needless to say this is not just something you want to improve on as it is a lifestyle. Here you work with the master himself Istvan, a more than credible coach. Great vibes all around the gym for sure. Did my first Olympic weightlifting competition and it is super classy, fun, being the first I was super nervous but I had my coach and team sending me their positive vibes only a few feet away. State of the art programming that fits your particular needs. If you want to get strong, improve your technique, open up a new door in your fitness journey then Olympia is for you. Welcome to the Olympia family where the Method is real and you feel the difference!

Yeah, this place really is as good as it gets. There is only one coach — Istvan at this gym. When you lift, you will always do so under his watchful eye. Coach has extensive background in weightlifting and to be able to tap in to that knowledge is something all the lifters at Olympia appreciate. The nice thing is that he is willing to work not just with people that are already strong and looking to lift competitively. He’ll work with regular Joes and Janes like you and me and help us get stronger, leaner and fitter.
One of the best parts of being at this gym is that Coach knows your weaknesses and strengths and he can help you get better. He has a very keen eye, to where he’ll see you stretching or performing a lift, and ask you if your back is tight, or if your shoulders are sore. He sometimes knows your body better than you yourself do.
I was coming back from two knee surgeries (on the same knee) when I first ran into Coach and instead of casting me to the side thinking, «he’ll never be strong/​competitive,» he took a personal interest in me and has already helped me set new personal records in almost every lift you can think of. He has never given up on me and when I faltered in my attendance, I’d get regular contact from Coach asking me when I was showing back up to start working out again.
Whatever your goals are, Coach will listen to you and help you achieve those goals. He is as happy as you yourself are when there is progress — because he really does take a personal interest in each and every client that goes to his gym.

This is one of the best places to train, not only is the Coach knowledgeable but he is caring as well. The atmosphere is awesome and all the other athletes are friendly and welcoming. I have been training at Olympia for five months and in that time I have improved all my lifts, my technique has improved and I have gotten stronger! If you are serious about wanting to improve and become a better athlete you need to come to Olympia!

Istvan is a passionate, caring, and a dedicated coach. I first met Istvan at the USAW cert that was being held at Olympia Weightlifting and after the two day cert I knew I needed to come here to become a better lifter. He is very technical and his methodology makes you want to be the best. Even when classes are full you still get 100% of his attention even when you dont think he is looking you will hear «I see you!». The great thing about Istvan’s coaching is he does not lie or sugar coat anything so if you are looking for a place to get better at weightlifting and do it with the best coach and members in the West this is the place.

Coach Istvan is an amazing coach that knows not only the lifts, but also how to train athletes as individuals. There is no ‘one size fits all’ here. His knowledge about health and physiology and training methods come together to make an amazing coach and amazing progress.

Best Olympic weightlifting coach in the whole South West. Istvan has over 20 years of competition experience under his own belt with numerous international awards to back him up as well as many record holders in the US whom he has taught. He is devoted to his craft and will help anyone succeed as a weightlifter! Olympia’s success is thanks to Istvan’s drive and humility as a coach!
He’s a GREAT resource for crossfitters!!!

Best facility in the valley. Equipment is amazing, coaching is top notch, it’s a shame I could only drop in once for a day. I cannot wait to work out here regularly.