ĒVO Training Collective

E

Emilie Bhe

via Google

I am officially an EVO lifer! I’ve been working out with Tovah for 5+ years, and I am super strong! The gym is my favorite place, a place for me to nourish my body and soul in the midst of a busy physician-mom’s life. The training is highly skilled, individualized, and delivered within a community of incredible women who have become my close friends. I’d recommend EVO to any formidable female in Sacramento!

C

Carrie Smith

via Google

I’m so strong - their training really helped me upped my triathlon game. Boom! Best to come if you’re looking for athletic training, getting stronger, just being more overall bad ass.

A

Ashley Freer

via Google

I have been working out with Tovah for over two years now and I can’t imagine not spending a few days a week at EVO now. I love the semi private training structure, and the studio is warm and welcoming no matter your fitness level. I have seen myself getting stronger month over month, and it is really rewarding. And you get to meet some pretty awesome people as well!

A

Ashley Conrad-Saydah

via Google

If you’re looking for tailored workouts, motivational and FUN workout buddies, a skilled and silly trainer, and a beautiful and clean training space, stop looking and call Evo. I’ve trained with Tovah for years now and have increased strength, flexibility, stamina, and recovery rate. Plus I’ve made new friends and enjoyed working hard.

E

Elizabeth Boyd

via Google

Short review: This place is awesome and I feel great after going there for a year. Long review: Like many folks, I got super sedentary during the pandemic. My old workout studio closed forever and I couldn't get myself to do stuff on my own. While I'm pretty active (I ride my bike to work everyday), I know I need something more. I was up to 300 lbs and felt achey all the time. I ate like crap and my knees hurt. I would side step up and down the stairs. Last year, I even tore my miniscus but still wasn't motivated enough to do physical therapy. Last fall, I finally felt like I was ready to find some place to workout again. But I didn't want to be shamed for my weight or for my lack of fitness. I decided that I would look for the closest "fitness" place near my house and did a google search. I called them up and talked to Tovah. I shared my concerns and that I wanted to be fit for regular life, not for some fancy future ironman training. Also, I didn't want to be shamed for my weight or encouraged to lose it. She was great and said that's not what they're about. They are all about helping people live well and be strong for what they need. I decided I would try... and mentioned I would love to do a 6am training. She laughed and referred me to Allison. Allison is the early bird trainer and I could NOT be any happier with ending up with her. She is the epitome of encouraging motivation. I was kinda appalled at the cost (it's WAY more expensive than my past with $26/month 24 hour fitness) so I thought "I'll try this for a month". Well, I am hooked and it is worth every penny and more. I have been going 2x/week at 6am to train with Allison for about a year. The change in my body has been astounding. No, I didn't lose weight. I'm still 300 lbs. But, I sleep without pain. I wake up without my feet hurting me. My knees allow me to walk straight downstairs without my usual side stepping. I am almost ready to start dancing and roller blading again. Tovah was right. This isn't a gym which shames you or makes you feel like you need to lose weight to be healthy. I'm not there right now and that's okay. I can still get stronger. I have this feeling of pride when I do something I couldn't even dream of last year. The other women that work out are great too and it's wonderful to see people at different levels of ability and working on their own specific needs. This is personal training in a group setting. I've had personal training (couldn't afford that many sessions) and I've had group training (everyone doing the same thing didn't help me address my specific knee pain). I've also worked out on my own. This has been the best exercise experience of my life. I get personal training regimens on an app on my phone and go in twice a week where there is a small group (never more than 5 people) and Allison gives each of us specific pointers and support on how to do an exercise or how to modify for a specific injury or "this is your body today". Allison also provides workouts for when you want to do something on your own and she's really flexible about what she can provide. Going on vacation for 4 weeks and want to maintain some sort of routine? She's got you with minimal equipment. Needing a little extra stretching cause some muscles are cramping up? She'll give you just the right idea. Feeling strong and not sure if you want to move onto the next weight? She'll ask "How is that weight feeling to you?" and help you move up to the next challenge. Finally, let's talk money. I won't put exact numbers here since that may change... but let's just say I'm paying enough for a small car payment. But, it's worth it. Plus, you can use your flexible spending account to pay for it. It really is healthcare.

L

Louise Buford

via Google

Two years ago I realized that I better start working out and building muscle. I heard about how fabulous Tovah and Ty are, so gave it a try. BEST DECISION I have made in a long time. I went in having not worked out in years (actually decades) and now I know how to properly do my exercises, I am much tone and feel great. I have a number of issues with back and hip pain and my exercises are geared to strength those areas. The small group (no more than 4ppl) is the best. All the benefits of a one on one trainer and the comradery and support of a team. You cannot go wrong with EVO Training Collective. Louise B