Unique Training Group

This gym is very personal and hands on. They work with everyone based on their individual needs and truly care. I have worked with a few trainers before joining UTG and Andrew Saylar is by far the best trainer I’ve worked with. Very professional and knowledgable. He thoroughly explains each exercise with you and makes sure you are doing it properly to get the full benefit from each movement. He helps you feel comfortable enough to ask any direct questions you may have and can always answer confidently and intelligently or will point you in the right direction to get the answers you’re looking for.

Unique Training Group, or UTG, is simply a great idea put into action. I never wanted to work with a personal trainer before because I don’t like the idea of someone breathing down my neck. Plus, exercising shouldn’t feel like work. At UTG, I have never talked myself out of not going and this comes from a professional excuse-​maker. I actually look forward to going so I can catch up with the other members and the trainer, who not only plans my workouts but is consistently there every day and even messages me when I don’t show up for a couple of days.
Here’s how it works: You work with a trainer on a 6:1 ratio. 6 members and 1 trainer. Sometimes the ratio is less but it’s never more. Each member has their own notebook (literally, in a filing cabinet) where the trainer keeps track of workouts and other anecdotal information, like, «Has arthritis in knees. Lunges are painful.» I see the same trainer, Andrew, every time I go and I never once had to remind him about how lunges are uncomfortable for me. There is a workout planned and tailored especially for me every day and it is never too hard or too easy — always just right. Of the two plans available, mine means I only work out for a half hour. Anyone can do 30 minutes of anything. They do offer another plan, where UTG staff keeps track of daily calorie intake and creates meal plans specific to each person. I cannot speak to this element, but I do see members with this plan attend with fidelity and commitment.
The only downfall would be the price. The cost per month (with no contract or commitment; it’s month-​to-​month) is definitely worth it. If I didn’t have student loans or if I was a baller, I would definitely be coming here forever. However, I suggest that anyone considering trying it out for a month does just that.

UTG is a high-​end gym without the drama. If you’re serious about changing your body and ready to commit to an amazing program then this is your destination. Be ready to be held accountable and responsible for your own successes.
Having worked out pretty much my entire life, I was looking for something different, a change from the typical local gyms and social club situations.
I became a member at UTG about 2 ½ years during their earlier program and transition period. Tamir, co-​founder/​owner at Unique Training Group, runs an extremely professional program.
His philosophy is simple, follow the program, work hard, and you will see results. He is young, ambitious, and has earned my respect and lifetime membership. His work ethics are top notch and he is there to support you every step of your journey.
His trainers practice what they preach. Urosh, Drew, Will, and Dan are hands down the best in the business.
The guys are a tight group of individuals who share common interests, goals, passion, and knowledge. They never stop striving for excellence both personally and professionally!
I have had the opportunity to train with each one and I always leave with an endorphin high from (as Dan has been known to say), «the best workout of your life».
UTG has your back and will assess your needs and make any and all appropriate accommodations each day making your workout unique to you and your needs.
The respect and manners these guys display will blow your mind. It amazes me every day how well I am treated.
So if you’re ready to feel a little more bounce in your step and happy in your life come check out our happy and growing workout family.
I say these words sincerely and from a place you can only feel once you get the UTG bug!
Jenny Dean

I love this place! The workouts are cost and time effective. Every workout is different which keeps me motivated. All of the trainers are experienced, talented and knowledgeable. Half of the workout is HIIT and the second half is weight training — making it really the best of both worlds in about an hour a day. And unlike other gyms and classes, the classes max out at 6, which offers supervision from the trainers and motivation from the classmates. Completely worth it!

Great location with plenty of parking. The owners are knowledgeable personal trainers. They open early and close late so I can make it there in my free time. I have been to UTG a few times now and I will definitely be back.

I have had personal training before without much success. My previous trainers would take me through the same workouts repeatedly, mostly through machines. My results were minimal and I wasn’t able to stay motivated. I first learned about this place through the clipper magazine, because they had a coupon that said $ 15 per session.
The first thing I noticed about their facility is that it was completely different from any other one I’ve seen. Instead of heavy weights and cardio machines, they had a set up with yoga mats, suspension trainers, and ropes. I had no idea if I would like the workout but I was interested in their unique approach.
During the initial visit, Tamir sat me down and picked my brain for a while. It seemed like he was genuinely trying to learn about my ambitions, goals, and struggles, which I liked, because no other trainer seemed to care. Afterwards Jason took me through a demonstration workout, and I have to say it was the most interesting and fun fitness experience I’ve had in a while. It was challenging, but not overwhelming, as if he catered it perfectly to my fitness concerns.
Afterwards, I sat down with Tamir again and he explained to me some concepts about health and fitness that I never knew about. He told me that reaching my goals doesn’t have to be nearly as hard as I have been made to think. He also didn’t sugar coat anything and told me flat out that I would need 3 – 4 months to get to exactly where I wanted to be.
It is now 2 months in and I can say that I have absolutely no regrets and definitely feel halfway towards my goal. Every time that I come in for a session, it’s something different and original. Their service is by far the best bang for your buck in Bergen.