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November 2023 by Kate Phillips
Great place for personal training and guided strength and fitness classes. No fake “let’s go ppl” kinda of training, just solid supportive motivation and encouragement, with safety in mind at all times.
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July 2023 by S Givens
Affordable classes and very accommodating staff.
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March 2023 by Karyn Stenzler
Love MAD Fitness! Can't say enough wonderful things about all of the trainers. I have consistently trained with Sue for the past 6 years but have also trained with Eve and Rhia! You'll get fitness knowledge, accountability and a demanding workout! I started to see Sue due to severe migraines and neck/back issues. Over the years my focus has been to reduce these issues, while building strength in my core! Still working on all of this, but with the words of encouragement and accountability I continue to improve each session! Thank you, MAD trainers!
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February 2023 by Christie Balch
Best workout ever, love these fun and challenging classes! Instructors know their stuff and help customize your workout. Highly recommended!
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January 2023 by Jason Strachman Miller
A friend and I have been going here for a couple months for personal training. FANTASTIC! Eve has been great with us and our old bodies aches and pains. She is very knowledgeable and through her guidance we are feeling much stronger and healthier. Do your future self a favor and make the investment.
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August 2022 by David Creekmore
In addition to being an adorable mother-daughter local business, they are very skilled trainers. Workouts are balanced and varied. And it's affordable.I hope the daily 6pm class comes back!
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February 2022 by Sandra Jones
1 on one, other. Development of sustainability with what you want out of your journey to fitness & life style.
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December 2021 by K J.
I was skeptical about getting back into exercising by joining a class in which others had been there for years. I didn't think it would work. This is fantastic. The workouts are interesting. Sometimes a minute feels long, but the class is over before you know it. All body types and all ages would feel comfortable here. Very supportive. Extremely vigilant and knowledgeable. I have had several injuries and surgeries, and losing access to sports was hard, psychologically, but these guys are giving it back to me. I kind of hope not too many people come because the classes are small and rn I can get in. But if you asked me, I would say yeah, check it out. You'll probably like it.
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October 2021 by Amy D
I have been working out at MAD Fitness (classes with multiple instructors & personal training with Eve) for 3-4 years now. I am athletic and I like (demand!) a hard workout, but I also have some previous injuries that act up every now and then and require accommodation, sometimes unexpectedly in the middle of a workout. Every time something like that happens, the lead instructor/trainer is immediately ready with an alternative move or exercise so I don't miss a beat, even in a class with multiple other people.The other thing I really like about MAD Fitness are the other clients in the classes. It is a very friendly, non-judgmental crowd. Every class has a broad spectrum of ages and abilities and we all get a legitimately great workout. I'm constantly impressed with how the instructors/trainers are able to structure classes and workouts that are challenging for me and anyone else in the room, regardless of ability or strength level without anyone feel segregated from the rest of the group. It is truly a great community of people and I'm so happy I found MAD Fitness!
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August 2020 by Hellen Gelband
MAD Fitness makes me strong! After five years of classes a couple of times a week, I'm in better shape at 68 than I was 10 years before. I've been taking Zoom classes since the pandemic started and it's been almost as great. Sue even loaned me some weights to use at home, and with those and some resistance bands, she has devised workouts that get the heart beating and the sweat flowing. If you're thinking about it, don't be afraid to give it a try. Everyone has to start somewhere, and there's no better time than now.
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August 2020 by Mike Justus
Very helpful staff, awesome trainer, well maintained and clean gym.
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June 2020 by Jenny B
The teachers/trainers at MAD Fitness are skilled, knowledgeable, encouraging, and enthusiastic! They help make exercising fun, give helpful feedback, and work with each person to accommodate injuries or issues. I can tell they really care about us! The fact that it's a small gym helps promote a feeling of community with the teachers and the people I'm exercising with that I haven't experienced at larger gyms. During the pandemic, classes are on Zoom, and since we can all see each other on the screen, and the teachers still give us feedback, I still get that small community feel.About seven months ago I committed to doing at least two classes per week, and often I've done three. This past weekend I swapped out my cold and warm weather clothes. I tried on some pairs of pants that last fall had been significantly too small on me and had been in a box labeled "too small pants." Now, they fit great! I was so surprised! Never in my life have I gone down in clothing sizes; I've always gradually gone up, which was frustrating. I also have a few pairs of pants I wore last fall and winter that now are too big, which has also never happened before. I changed the label on the box to "too big pants." What a triumph! This is clear evidence of how my doing MAD Fitness classes has made a difference. I've gotten stronger, too! I had never done any regular strength training exercises, and I used to feel intimated by weight machines and bored by free weights. Now I use them regularly and feel comfortable doing so. (Well, until the pandemic... No weight machines right now, but Eve and Sue have lent out dumbbells and cables to keep at home). I've realized that lately I've felt pretty satisfied with how my body looks, which is also a new thing for me. What's more, I generally feel more confident!
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May 2019 by Sara S.
Had to write this review to thank MAD Fitness for helping me run my first 5k! Without Sue and Eve and the community at MAD Fitness I wouldn't have had the strength or motivation to start running. I've been a regular at MAD for the past year and a half and have never felt stronger. Not only have I started running, but taking classes at MAD has given me more energy to do ALL the things I love - hiking, tennis, swimming, and playing with my kids. I feel stronger, look better and have the core strength I need to protect my body from injuries (which I was prone to before) THANK YOU!!! What do I love most about MAD Fitness, you might ask... -Convenient location - easy to walk to if you are in Takoma Park, but they also have ample parking for those driving. -Caring, knowledgeable instructors- I take most classes with Sue and she really gets to know all of her clients and their strengths and needs. She knows when to push but also how to modify exercises when necessary. She is very knowledgeable and is a great listener. Have loved Eve and Mary Duke's classes as well. - Supportive community- We are all friends and we laugh a lot in class. Having this community keeps me motivated; it makes me want to keep going to class. - Class is fun and time passes quickly. Because you rotate activities during class, you never get bored and time seems to fly by. Before you know it, the hour is over and you are DONE for the day!
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November 2018 by Tracy Burke
I started at Mad Fitness to try and counteract years of sitting at a desk. AND it's working! It's been challenging in a fun way and Sue and Eve just won't let you hurt yourself… which is pretty cool. They used to come over and tell me to do this or that differently or use a lighter weight, or do a different exercise. Now, I don't need that so much. Progress! One thing that makes it easy is the flexibility of scheduling if you buy a package. You can go as many times as you want and swap days if your life gets crazy busy. The other day we were talking about why we came to the class and I jokingly said, “I don't want my kids calling each other and saying, Mom fell and can't get up, it's your turn to go overâ€, which is kind of true. Try putting your socks on while standing on the other foot. I couldn't, and now I do. Little things, but they sure add up. Oh yeah, low back pain…GONE.
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May 2018 by Ellen M.
What an amazing workout resource for Takoma Park! I just started going to classes at MAD and am enjoying them so much. Great, varied workouts--I was super sore after my first one, but I'm already getting stronger. The vibe is very relaxed and friendly. Nobody takes themselves too seriously, and there's plenty of laughter as everybody works out hard. Highly recommend!