SOL Performance Training

I have heard «Sol is great» for years and I finally made an appointment. Max was incredible, so completely knowledgeable about my symptoms and overall muscle physiology. Finally, after years of leg pain I found a therapist who can help me alleviate the pain and better yet teach me how to prevent it from happening again. The whole group is fabulous and Max in particular just rocks!

I rarely write reviews but this is an excellent place. Max treated me with an Achilles tendon injury and I got back my functionality… He is excellent, the team is wonderful. Great service!

I just finished my last week of physical therapy at SOL after sustaining a grade 2 ankle sprain. The staff here is extremely friendly and professional. They have the latest and most advanced equipment (laser treatment, Light, and electro therapy) to speed the healing process. My physical therapist, Tammara, was impressively knowledgable, friendly, and great at what she does. She treated my ankle with a very efficient yet aggressive treatment plan. I’m really glad I found SOL. I was amazed how fast I was progressing week to week thanks to the exercise routines I was taught to do at home. SOL has helped me recover faster than I projected, and for that, I thank you.

Thirteen months ago I sprained my ankle so badly that I almost needed surgery. After several weeks in a walking boot I began physical therapy with Nolan. It was still swollen 6 months after I injured it and was often tender. By working together we were able to reduce the swelling, increase flexibility, and finally gain strength. I talked to Nolan about the possibility of starting to run again and he offered some advice and important ways I could protect my ankle to prevent a re-​injury.
Thanks to my physical therapy work and my patience with the healing process, the ankle healed completely; and I’ve started running! It actually healed so well that I’ll soon be participating in my first long distance run: the Ragnar del Sol relay next month in Arizona! (
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For initially having such a debilitating injury, I was more than pleased with the results I achieved with Nolan’s help.

Jay Marchi is an excellent trainer, who listens & addresses the client’s goals.
I am well only way to my fitness goals! He is aware of my knee replacement
& works carefully to train without injury. He is a true professional. Mj

Kelly is amazing!!! I have had chronic back/​neck pain for years and have seen multiple PTs. Kelly is the first PT to really help me and understand what is going on AND I am finally seeing progress! Kelly is smart, patient and really cares about her patients. You’ll be lucky to work with her!

SOL is amazing! I worked at both the main office and performance training center to rehab after my holy trinity injury of a torn ACL, MCL and lateral meniscus and I am SO glad I did. A lot of health/​fitness facilities loosely throw the words ‘comprehensive’ and ‘personalized’ around to describe their training/​rehab program, but these are 100% accurate adjectives to use to describe anything at SOL. The staff is incredible and are really committed to addressing whatever problem you came in with as well as strengthening/​improving any other muscle groups/​mechanics that were lacking. They are also really personable, knowledgeable and more than willing to answer any and all questions you may have. In short, I really enjoyed my summer training with SOL and am glad I was put in their hands so that I can finish out my last 2 years of college soccer strong! Special s/​o to Ada and Nathan!

SOL is amazing. The entire staff is very warm, friendly, and accessible, and really makes you feel welcome in the space. I’ve had negative PT experiences in the past with rehabilitating my knee after an ACL reconstruction, and after training at SOL for my ACL I only have positive associations with PT.
The DPT I worked with, Emily Malkin, is incredibly talented and really knows how to connect with her patients. She brought me into her thinking around my training as it progressed, such that I finished my PT with both greatly increased physical abilities and an understanding of the concepts involved. I feel more confident in my physical ability than I ever have in the past, and also feel a sense of discipline and commitment to maintaining an exercise schedule moving forward.
I would absolutely recommend SOL, and in particular Emily, to anyone.

My mom is currently going here for physical therapy. Her orthopedic surgeon recommended it, and so far my mom has only good things to say about SOL. Very friendly staff that has been extremely helpful and responsive.

I had a bad experience here in comparison to other pt places. Bryan the pt doctor who saw me spent what I felt was too long examining my back pain and having me perform simple tests. While I appreciated being explained everything he was doing it felt like a lot of excess showing off knowledge of physiology rather than useful way to spend my hour visit. Follow up visits are done in an overcrowded single room where a pt assistant has too many patients to help any one properly. I preferred the hands on places that I have been to in the past. Maybe it’s better for more complex injuries.

I was sent to SOL for PT after a work injury. I saw Claire for my sessions. What a very educational experience. Not only was my lower back pain treated, I learned things about my muscle structures that I wish I had known after I had my kids and 2 abdominal surgeries. I saw my regular doctor today and he said, «wow, whatever they did, they certainly helped you move better.»

Worked with the trainer/​coach Jason 1:1 to help with my rehab after multiple knee surgeries. Jason is super knowledgable, and not only works you hard, but teaches you how to work out smart and set you on the right path for your personal goals. He definitely knows his stuff, and always spent as much time needed to go into detail in his explanations.
Some of the most challenging and motivating workouts I’ve had here. Loved learning new ways to do my rehab with kettlebells and core work. And its great that Jason worked in conjunction with my therapist at SOL to program the workouts to my specific rehab needs.
Thanks SOL.

SOL on Piedmont Avenue is insanely great. It’s transformational, fun, social, and just the best most qualified trainers I’ve ever had. The customers are super-​cool too.
I’m 41, a new dad, an office worker, and the combination of those things had taken its toll on my body. Five months ago I was an out-​of-​shape low energy guy with pain in my back, shoulders and knees. I needed somewhere to get back in shape without getting injured.
This gym was all that and then some. Five months of training has taken me to being PAIN FREE, high energy, feeling strong and liking the way I look again.
I was so out of shape that I thought I’d need to support the training with some physical therapy (which SOL also offers). But the quality of the training is so good, it fixed all my issues on its own.
The trainers are super-​talented and very qualified. I have 1:1 with Jason and group training with Jason, Ross and Luis. You get a full range of workouts from very forensic mobility work, to hi-​metabolic circuits, to strength training, using bodyweight and a full variety of equipment. It’s always different, always interesting, customized to the needs of the individuals, and super effective.
It’s great fun too. I love the 6am classes, there’s a good group with mixed abilities but all have the same great spirit and attitude. It boosts my whole day. Now I never want to train anywhere else. I’d never want to go to a treadmill farm again.
It’s the best money I’ve ever spent. I urge you to sign up for the first month and see if it works for you.

I’ve been taking a class with Ara and it’s been great. She is super friendly and knowledgeable. The class is difficult, in a good way. We do a wide variety of exercises and they change every class.
The gym is very clean and very well equipped. I’d definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to take a good boot camp class.

I tried this place out on a Living Social deal with my friend. I am bummed that the schedule just does not work out for me. I am more of a late evening workout gal. so getting up at 6a.m. is a bit harsh because it’s still dark. I love the variety of classes and my friend is now a fan. It may be hard to get assistance over the phone but once tended to, the receptionist is a doll. They are very accommodating to my requests and helped me out. Most of the classes are multi-level.I know for Kettle Bell the instructor requires you to take a few intro classes before advancing.
Just a tip:
It’s probably good to familiarize yourself and come early before the classes if you are fairly new. My friend and I came to a class brand spankin’ new and it did hold up the class… We didn’t feel bad at that time, but now my friend is a regular and she did express that it is a bit discouraging when newbies come in and it cuts the class session time. especially if you are paying close to $ 20 bucks a session. You wanna get your full workout in right? Makes sense. Sol probably should have more intro classes to prevent this issue. but being a newbie. I really can’t complain. but I would not want to affect others in their quest to fitness.
Great place. a bit small but super clean. with small parking lot that can welcome a few cars.
Friendly staff. Once day light savings kick in and the days are longer I will definitely be back!

Last another Unilocaler has lamented, I wish I wasn’t moving because Sol was THAT kickass.
Group classes range in size. I’ve experienced classes with 2 people (especially like working out with a personal trainer for an hour) to 12 people. I especially enjoyed Kettlebell Conditioning with Jason which was an INTENSE workout. As someone who prioritizes fitness and workouts everyday, this class kicked my butt! And also gave me ideas for future workouts at the gym. I also like Tom’s Kettlebell Zen 510. he definitely challenged me to level up in weights while providing a safe and supportive environment. In terms of differences between Tom’s Conditioning class and Jason’s, Tom emphasizes number of reps and focuses on form while Jason delivers a timed hard, circuit workout.
Sol tries hard to foster a community and has done an excellent job in doing so. Even though I only attended 10 classes there, I felt included and welcome since each instructor tried to remember my name and encouraged getting to know each other.

Tom, Aracelly, Ada & Jason thank you guys for giving me the motivation to get this workout routine back in my life. Wish I didn’t have to move to Fairfield :(
This won’t be the last you’ll see of me though. I’ll be back soon!
I totally recommend this place to any level of fitness from Beginners to Advanced!
All the trainers are wonderful at what they do, each in there own way!
Wish I could put more then just 5 stars!
I never had the pleasure to work with any of the other trainers due to my schedule of working out in the evenings but I’m sure they’re just as good.

I have enjoyed many classes at SOL and hope to continue many more. I have taken Ara’s TRX bootcamp classes, with a mix of misc group classes as my schedule permits with other instructors. But Ara sticks out from the rest. I faithfully scan all promotions for more opportunities to take classes. I hope to some day pay for 1:1 personal training — I hear they are awesome and would greatly improve performance.
Facility is clean, and there is free parking by the entrance. Although there always seem to be parking on the street.
I started classes April 2012, through a Groupon. After just 1 class, it trumped any other classes I’ve taken elsewhere. The instructors are happy, they are knowledgeable and their drive to help you get the best out of each and every workout — is unmatched (to my standards).
I highly recommend this place!

After my previous physical therapy place closed shop I was referred to Sol PT. I’d been secretly hoping to find a PT experienced in working w/​athletes even though I’m just an aging active person; it was an unexpected bonus to have my appointments at their other facility (the newer Sol Performance) with its emphasis on training and conditioning. Serendipity!
Tammara and staff have been helping me rehab hip pain due to muscle overuse as well as regain my health after 2 years of acute stress. I’ve been able to contiguously do some training with Lance and now have transitioned to the group classes (TRX with Luis and kettlebells with Tammara and Tom; FMR with Jasmine). Great workouts — my alignment and strength are improving and I’m starting to bring it all into my other activities. Classes are still small so you receive a lot of attention and correction, all positive and non-​judgemental. If I took away half a star, it’d be because there’s no shower, but they’d get it back for the free parking in their lot. I’m still just an aging active person who’s not training for a marathon or the Olympics, but I feel stronger than I’ve felt in years, and don’t mind getting my a*s kicked (common theme in these reviews) by the Sol Performance team.

This. Place. Rocks. I’ve been taking kettlebells with Tom twice a week for the past month and boot camp with Lance once a week and I’ve already seen a marked improvement in my strength, endurance, and the way my jeans fit (which, let’s be clear, is the MOST important metric). They push you to perform at your highest level without being jerks about it, and are super encouraging and passionate about what they do. They switch up the classes every time so you never get bored, and I’m usually wrecked by the end of the workout, but it feels so good!
I’ve never had more than 6 people in one of the large group classes (and it’s usually more like 3 people), so you still get tons of one on one attention even in a group class. I feel like I’m getting a personal trainer 3 days a week for a fraction of the price, and at the rate my body is changing I think it will look like I’ve had a personal trainer by the end of the summer. :) The studio is great, and I love that they have a lot so some of the classes are outdoors and there’s PARKING.
I hate gyms, but I love this place. For serious.