InnerG Fitness

I’ve been coming to this gym for over a year and the trainers here are real professionals. They’re all very dedicated to the members’ well-​being. I’ve been in the best shape of my life!

I just tried InnerG Fitness for the first time and I am so glad I did. I took «Cardio Combat» which incorporates cardio and strength in a fun and energetic way. I did bear crawls, sit ups, planks, kickboxing, bicycles, jumping jacks and so much more. The instructor John was a great balance of force and motivation. I am looking forward to other classes at this gym. Love the unpretentious atmosphere.

Let me start by saying I have been training with InnerG trainers for over a year now and this review is long overdue. I have trained at a number of other high-​end gyms like Barry’s Bootcamp, Soul Cycle and Brick and I get a better workout at InnerG! For the first time ever, I actually look forward to working out so I have finally been able to stick with a regular routine.
Now the scoop on some of the trainers:
I train mostly with Edwin «Mach» Rivera with a mix of small group and group fitness classes. There is absolutely no cheating in Mach’s class — Mach sees all and what modifications you may be able to pull off when he blinks will very quickly be corrected by another trainer. I still struggle EVERY class because the workout changes every day. Mach is great at tailoring each class to fit people’s different goals and fitness levels. He also knows I tend to get bored of movements so he is great at coming up with new and fun workouts (sometimes on the spot) that are challenging and keep my attention. He is really insistent on creating safe workout routines for his clients — I have never once felt at risk of being injured. I’m also happy to report I’m able to do movements I never thought I would be able to and I haven’t plateaued yet. Mach will get you in shape. Guaranteed.
John Salgado (one of the co-​owners) is another great trainer. He is a trained and accomplished fighter so he teaches classes like Cardio Combat, Mitts & Conditioning, etc. but he has the knowledge and experience to really teach anything. His group classes are really popular because (1) he will make you sweat buckets (2) while having fun and (3) he’s hilarious. He is really passionate about what he does and goes out of his way to help his clients. He has spent time with me outside of class on more than one occasion whether to help me improve my form on tough movements or teach me proper stretching techniques or answer any random fitness questions I have.
Tal Plush (co-​owner) is also amazing and I have seen him transform his clients’ bodies. Anyone from InnerG will tell you Tal is a stickler for form. He will drill you until your form is absolutely perfect which will get you results so much faster. Unfortunately, my schedule doesn’t allow me to take as many classes with Tal as I would like but when I am able to take one of his small group classes, I stay sore for a full week. Tal is also very knowledgable about nutrition — he is a huge advocate of combining regular workouts with a balanced and sustainable diet. When I chose to take part in InnerG’s 30-​Day Challenge (diet routine), he took time every day to offer advice because he really cares about people getting the results they want.
I happen to be most familiar with Mach, John and Tal but there are a number of other very capable trainers each with their own followings so you can choose which one (s) is right for you!

InnerG is the best gym in the city! John, Jason, Tal, Jesse and all of the other trainers are truly the most dedicated and motivated trainers I’ve ever worked out with. If you want to see improvement work out with these guys. Your life will change forever!

I just started last month, and absolutely love the people working there. Always super friendly and helpful. I’m primarily taking Zumba class with Zara. She is an amazing amazing AMAZING instructor! The choreography is challenging but I always felt super accomplished every time taking her class! The class size is small and you get a lot of attention for any additional instructions. Great space for working out and getting fit!
Last, just want to emphasize again…
TAKE ZARA’S CLASS AND YOU WON’T REGRET IT!!!

Last spring, I was in the position that many people find themselves in when it comes to health and fitness. I constantly told myself that I needed to get back into a regular fitness routine… that I needed to eat better… But after a busy work day, and an unbalanced diet that often counted coffee as breakfast, and a rushed lunch after hours in front of my computer, it was easy to make excuses not to workout when I felt drained and unmotivated by the end of the day. I tried gyms here and there, but there’s absolutely nothing inspiring about the elliptical machine or jogging on a treadmill :-/
When I started at InnerG Fitness, I took Tal Plush’s Saturday morning Bootcamp class. I was hooked from the start. The class is very challenging, but fun and the hour goes by quickly. Tal pushes each student to get an intense workout. He has a unique awareness of proper form and takes the time to correct and adjust no matter how many students are in his class. He’s a dedicated and exceptional trainer who expresses a genuine concern for every client.
I’ve taken other great classes at InnerG including Cardio Combat with John Salgado, Macho’s Muscle Madness with Edwin Rivera, and Grappling with Jason Lee. Each and every trainer here seems to share a common commitment to encouraging and challenging you in a friendly and fun environment. There are other trainers and a lot more classes that I have yet to try and hopefully will soon.
In June, I completed a 30-​day Challenge, where I made a commitment to stay active and be mindful of my nutrition and lifestyle patterns for a month. I would recommend anyone to do the 30-​day challenge with a trainer here, whether you’re just starting out or an avid exerciser looking to push yourself further. It does NOT mean you have to be perfect for a month. It means giving yourself 30 days to refocus on YOU, exercise, and eat a little better each day than you did yesterday. My trainer Tal was supportive and motivating, emailing me everyday with fitness or nutrition advice, which made it much easier for me to make slight adjustments and improvements to my own routine. I finished the challenge feeling inspired to maintain a healthy and active lifestyle.
I’m a 35-​year old female, 5’4″ and weigh 138lbs. 9 months ago, I could barely do a real push-​up. I don’t think I knew how to squat properly even without weights. Last month I squatted 215 lbs during a small group session with Tal! Not trying to brag or anything… well… maybe just a little ;)
THANKS TO YOU GUYS AT INNERG FITNESS

I am a longtime fitness enthusiast and was looking for some help after hitting a plateau. I couldn’t be happier with my training experience at InnerG fitness. I’ve been taking private training sessions and small group classes with Tal and he is amazing at what he does. Tal has a true understanding of how the body works and has the ability to share that information with his clients in a comprehensible way. He has a sharp eye and is constantly fixing and reminding you to maintain proper alignment until it becomes second nature. Tal gets you to be able to identify the difference in the feeling of an exercise when its performed with perfect form versus when it is not; he does this so that you learn to be your own guide and correct yourself. He analyzes your body’s movement patterns in various exercises and then informs you of your imbalances and any compensatory movements your body has become inclined to use. After learning these very individualized nuances and making appropriate adjustments you will feel your movement when performing exercises in a whole new way. Muscles you never knew you had are suddenly awakened and utilized which can be a bit of a humbling experience for an avid exerciser at first, but you will see that you progress quickly and you will feel a true improvement in your overall ability and strength. Tal is encouraging and really pushes and challenges you. The atmosphere is very friendly and unintimidating. You will definitely learn something useful here that can start you on your way or improve your fitness level whatever it may be.

InnerG Fitness is a gym with absolutely amazing instructors and classes worth every penny. I have been going now for almost two years as the owners John and Tal were both formerly instructors at JKM Fitness. They have now started their own fitness gym and what an amazing job they have done!
John Salgado (owner) is one of the main instructors who if you are interested in MMA is definitely going to teach you a few things (which probably has something to do with the fact that he is a professional and accomplished fighter himself). You will very quickly see and appreciate his personal passion for fitness and more importantly him trying to help you reach your fitness goals. I believe his cardio combat class is his «signature class» and it is certainly a very good class. He is quite dedicated, disciplined and very approachable. I like the fact that he really explains things in MMA which really helps me remember things. I have been doing personal training with him now for a while and I can already see and feel the results. He also picks really good music during his classes.
I have also taken classes with Tal Plush (the other owner). He is a fitness superstar and will correct any bad habits (yes even the push-​ups I thought I was so good at). I have seen him demonstrate exercises and he has absolutely perfect and flawless form… he should probably do an instructional fitness video at some point. He cracks a lot of funny jokes too during his rather intense classes (guess working out can be fun after all). Ladies seem to be drawn to him… I am sure working out for 18 years has something to do with it!
Jason Lee is another amazing instructor who is very dedicated and does a lot of small group classes. He is very cerebral and likes to have feedback with everyone so that you develop a mind-​body connection.
Xavior is yet another awesome instructor who teaches several different classes but I seem to be drawn to his fight camp class because I want to learn how to fight. His class is challenging and his combination drills are awesome.
Being a physician, it is not only important to me to stay in shape but also to gain the not so readily apparent benefits of working out. These would include mental clarity, overall well-​being and the most important of all… happiness. I highly recommend this place to anyone who wants to get in shape as I think it will positively change your life as it certainly has mine. Thank you very much InnerG Fitness!