Midtown Strength & Conditioning

MTSC has changed my perspective of myself. The people you work out with, the coaches who get to know you-​everyone in this building helps you reach ridiculous goals and helps you push yourself so hard it’s amazing. Everyone is friendly and we have fun. While kicking some serious butt. I couldn’t have imagined an atmosphere like it, and I’m so grateful for it.

Midtown is the bomb. They offer tons of opportunities to get your body moving, no matter what your level. The coaches are great! They’re educated, passionate, dedicated, and they want us all to succeed. This place is all about hard work, whatever that means to the individual. We LOVE Midtown! Come check it out!

I liked this place as soon as I walked through the door. I loved this place after the group warm up. The workouts are brutal and the people are super nice. Thanks Tara and Camilo!

Coach Camilo and his dedication to achieve my goals and desires is profoundly amazing. I’ve been in this gym for the past 3 months. I’ve done both strength and conditioning classes and just recently signed up for his one on one personal training. I’ve become more active. On top of that, it has mentally shaped me to achieve the things that I thought was once impossible. Give this gym a try and talk to the coaches there. All of them with their experiences have the desire to listen and provide feed back on what’s best for you. 5 stars +.

I’ve ridden past Midtown S&C on 3^rd Street many, many times and through the open garage door heard loud music and caught glimpses of bright colors and bodies in motion. My passion is cycling. But as the years roll on after a couple hours on the bike — increasingly achy lower back, hips, glutes, quads, shoulders, and hands — are getting in the way of what I love. Ding: core strength.
I’ve never worked out in a gym so the biggest challenge for me was taking the first step (s) through the door; stopping by and talking to Tara and showing up the next morning at 6:30 a.m. I’ve never regretted it. In reflection, why didn’t I do this sooner?
As many others have already said, this is a no-​nonsense space — where Bobbie, Camilo and Tara have provided me with the adaption, base, encouragement, gentle and forceful nudges, perspective, program, safety, and love to get stronger. It’s then all up to you. Is it hard? Yes. At first — it might be just one — sled drag, burpee, pull-​up, swing, clean, box-​jump, snatch, push-​up, farmer’s carry, sit-​up, squat, step-​up, hollow rock or opposite hand-​to-​leg — at a time. If you commit, yes, you will get stronger.
I’ve also really enjoyed joining the Midtown community. It’s the people you work out with — normies like you and me — who become friends, high school and college athletes, the Midtown Barbell Club Olympic lifters and the Super Training Gym power lifters. They’ve all been supportive, willing to share what they know about getting stronger, faster, and healthier.
Just back from the French Pyrenees — climbed the Hautacam and the Col du Tourmalet — I can definitely connect an improvement in my cycling to Midtown S&C; balanced strength front to back, top to bottom and what I’ve learned about injury prevention, mobility, nutrition, and recovery.
If you’re a runner or cyclist. Don’t wait. Time to get stronger.

Love this place! Recently started doing the conditioning classes and I love every minute of it!!! Tara, one of the co-​owners is super sweet and very inviting!!! They have a fall special going on!!! Don’t miss out!!! Love the energy in the gym!!! Definitely a place to call a second home!!! :)

I was just reading reviews & read my friend’s Steph’s review (who invited me to come to a workout) was on point! I felt like family as soon as I walked through the door.
FYI I pretty much have no experience with lifting. Getting the moves down isn’t easy! Looks easy, but it’s not. At least not for me. Today was the first time I worked out there and our coach was Camilo (also the owner). He was very cool and made me feel comfortable, which was really nice since I was a little nervous about going to class. He took the time to show me proper form and gave me a lot of tips on how to achieve it. Although, I still have a lot of work to do to get there!
What I love about this place is that is super basic. Kettlebells, weights, rowing machines, hammers… basic but everything you need to get in shape. My personal goal is to gain muscle and be stronger. I have a commitment with another place right now (which I also LOVE) but I will be incorporating Midtown Strength into my routine with their drop in classes.

I was looking for a place to get in shape for my wedding, when someone recommended Midtown. I’ve always played sports and worked out on my own, but wanted that extra kick to step it up and couldn’t get there on my own, so I checked it out one day… and I wish I found this place a long time ago! I love it! I’ve been married 7 months now and I’m definitely sticking with this place!
I take the 7am class with Camilo and it’s awesome! I can’t say enough — I’ve learned so many things, getting strong and feel great! I’m so bummed when I’m out of town and miss a class, which is something I’ve never felt before… come on who doesn’t like to miss going to the gym once in a while, but once you find this place you’ll never have that feeling again! The people are great too, everyone is nice and welcoming.
Thank you Camilo and Tara!

Life changing… in the I’m dying, but living kind of way.
It’s taken me a while to sum up the words to write this review. If you’ve read any of my reviews, you can see that I am rarely at a loss for words. But to give this the appropriate review, I wanted to cultivate the right verbiage.
That being said, know that as I write this I smile. I smile at the endless burpees I’ve been coerced into doing or the ten minutes of abs (or hell) that we end our class with. I originally heard about this spot because a good friend used to come here a long time ago. He mentioned he attended a 5:30AM strength and conditioning class, I literally laughed at face as I stared in awe.
Fast forward about 2+ years later and now, I AM one of those crazies in the Tuesday/​Thursday 5:30AM class. It is a special breed of humans (or idiots) that wake up and pay for torture. However, it’s the best type of torture I’ve ever paid for. After some quick internet research, I called Tara (the owner) to schedule my first free visit to check out the spot. That’s all it took…
Mind you, it was already the ungodly hour of 5:30AM, mixed with a no frills, garage style gym. I had my judgey-​pants on, but those would soon be replaced with lululemon capri’s! This place, in all its glory, is a home of sweat and muscles. But in a very non-​threatening way. The encourage you, push you to get better, support you, and more than anything treat you like family from day ONE!
I am a notorious baller-​on-​a-​budget, especially when it comes to anything working-​out related. I prefer to spend money on races and cute workout clothes (girly, I know)! Thus, why I am concurrently still a member at 24 Hour Fitness. Don’t get me wrong at all, I still use my membership there, but there is something at Midtown that 24 Hour just doesn’t have. Also, I’ve pre-​paid for that for three years, so I’m kinda stuck with it. Although Midtown doesn’t come at a cheap price, it’s worth every penny I pay them (yes, they take credit card)!! It’s an added luxury I cannot fathom not having in my life anymore. I have learned (and continue to learn) the proper technique for many lifting forms, that’s not taught at 24 hour. I have been pushed to lift heavier and grow my strength, no one at 24 hour cares what I’m doing there. There’s just something magical about Midtown, it makes you want to be better and stronger… sorry, that sounds cheesy but its 100 percent the truth!
There are a handful of coaches here, but one coach tends to teach their specific classes. Of course life happens, so sometimes you have a new coach for the day. But, I can attest that no workout has ever been the same. All those workout tools (i.e. prowler, kettle bell, sand bags, etc.) that seem so daunting at other gyms are no longer intimidating, they are awesome tools that we use daily. I’ve learned to walk through the door or the roll-​up garage with no expectations, except to sweat and get my butt kicked by my coach! If you are injured or hurt, they make sure you are still a part of the workout, even if you have to modify your workout.
In all honesty, I don’t think any review I could write would do the justice that they have done for me. From my physical strength to new friendships, this place has sneaked its way into my life. It is exactly what I needed for my body and health, changing it up and trying something new can be intimidating, but Midtown will welcome you with open arms… and burpees, sprints, pull-​ups, and anything else that makes you feel like you might throw up.
I call it torture, but secretly I mean its love…

I just moved from San Francisco. And out in the city, everyone works out. We marathon train, do the cardio up and down the hills, wake up at 6am and beast it like no other … I was looking for something close to home.
I shopped around for gyms … and being the hardcore exercise advocate I am. Everyone who is like me … knows that finding a home gym, a place to call yours is like trying to find that perfect husband or boyfriend. (And I’m not joking).
Tara the owner was the first person to greet me and answer any questions I may have. She showed me the gym and explained to me all the ins and outs of the place. She described the entire atmosphere to me and what they were all about. I came at a time when no one was working out — so it was hard for me to see it in person. So she offered to give me a free class, which I opted to take. You never know till you try something.
And boy — did I find the perfect fit for me. I tried the first class which was a conditioning class. Something that is exactly like home except 3x better. Yeah, I cheated on my home gym. But it was well worth it cause now I’m coming back. I’ve never had more of a better workout in an hour than at midtown strength and conditioning. The class consists of cardio and weights. Circuit training and lots of core training.
In the three weeks I’ve been there… I’ve lost 5 pounds and inches all over. But that’s with diet of course. I’m a lot more flexible. And I look forward to coming here after work every chance I can get. I gave up my 24 hour pass to come here instead. And I leave sore and feeling good every time.
The trainers and people probably do it for me overall. The people who work out there are so nice. They are willing to help and explain things. They were very welcoming and overall just feels like my new family. The trainers are really nice and encouraging. I like some more than others … but I like them all nonetheless.
Thank you Midtown for providing a city girl like me a new place to call home. I came here thinking I wasnt going to like it or love any aspect of the town. But because of this gym … I love it and I love the people. I really do feel like home. :)
Try it — If you are addicted to fitness you wont be sorry.

This place is ridiculously hardcore. You definitely see results if you get with the program. Toraino and Austin are spectacular and will definitely «help you» even if you have no idea how to lift weights, like me. Give them your money. Sign up for classes. Watch your muscles grow. Become a god. End of line.

To be honest, when I first tried Midtown, I didn’t think the food was very good, the décor was a little too «urban,» and the wine selection sucked. After three or four protein bars, I realized I was at a gym (which explained the lack of tables and chairs and the really buff looking wait staff). To my surprise, I decided to stick around for a year or so and I am glad I did.
Midtown is a family, plain and simple. We call each other inappropriate names, fart in front of each other, compliment one another on our shoes, ridicule each other’s taste in music, and laugh at the owner’s dog’s constant boner. Most importantly, we motivate each other to become better at whatever it is we’re doing on any given day.
You see Midtown has taken the run of the mill «boot camp» class dynamic and turned it into a community that is more than just some Billy Blanks look-​a-​like yelling «give me twenty» in the park on a Saturday morning. It’s not like other gyms where you’re standing at a bench and waiting for the guy in front of you to hurry up and do his three sets of twelve so you can say «thanks» when he’s done and get your three sets in. Instead, you’re carrying (sometimes literally) the people you work out with on a daily basis. You push them to be better and they push you to not faint. You hit them up on Facebook or text when they miss class and call them a slacker (but really you just miss your workout partners). You talk to them at work about what you did the night before and whether or not you lifted more than the 20-​something girl who was snatching (look it up) next to you. I’d liken it to serving in the military (except no one’s shooting at you and you don’t have to wear matching outfits). Okay, maybe not the military as that’s probably an insult to some, so how about playing on a minor league baseball team or being in a motorcycle gang.
If you have any interest at all in getting in shape and finding out what you’re capable of then look no further. Do yourself a favor. Before you sign up somewhere else and pay $ 500 for a 10-​year membership, go into Midtown and introduce yourself to Camilo, Tara, Amadeo, Ben, Ed, or Miki and tell them you’d like to try it out. I am 99% certain that, after you wipe the puke from your mouth and the sweat from your forehead, you’ll sign up for more. At least that’s what happened to me (once I realized my steak wasn’t coming).

Much like a good restaurant packed with repeat satisfied customers, Midtown Strength & Conditioning (MSC) is bustling full of happy, albeit, sweaty patrons. Unlike that busy restaurant, you don’t need reservations to receive a heapin’ helpin’ of butt-​kicking-​exercise-​euphoria. There is plenty of room for everybody at Midtown with plenty of knowledgeable staff to dish it out.
Why should you check out MSC? Simply because it is a chance to experience the perfect blend of strength building and cardio endurance in a quality environment. You see, I have wandered from gym to gym in the Sacramento region for a few years now including: 24 Hour, various boot camps, studio gyms, CrossFit, and BodyTribe. All of the aforementioned have their pluses and minuses. However, MSC presents the best of all worlds in a well run package.
When you walk into MSC you will know immediately that this is first and foremost a gym, and that its inhabitants are here to dig in. You won’t be left confused wondering if this place doubles as a dorm room, a night club, or a smelly pet shop. MSC is CLEAN, has nice bathrooms with changing areas, and quality equipment in good condition– I personally value these attributes.
Here are a few standout things that I greatly appreciate about MSC (I’ll skip the 411 on the fitness style at MSC as it is well covered by others).
1. There is an upbeat attitude and positively infectious energy evident in the owners and staff at MSC, attendees, and even the inspiring beats blaring on the stereo. People like it here and want to be here, and much like that good restaurant serving quality yummy eats; there is a reason why people keep coming back!
2. Midtown has private trainers available or you can choose to attend one of many classes held on a consistent basis Monday through Saturday. Either way, you’ll leave exhausted, happy and ready for a good night’s sleep.
3. Lastly, there is no cliquey-​klan-​groupie B. S here. While every gym says ‘we welcome all’, while preaching their fitness philosophy and passing out Kool-​aid. MSC actually does welcome all, and that vibe resonates throughout.
Bottom line, if you want an awesome, unique, butt-​kicking, and sanitary gym to workout in with competent, cool people, then don’t waste time with other holes and come to a legit establishment called Midtown Strength and Conditioning.

I started going here when I signed up for a bootcamp through Xoso. It’s Tues and Thurs morning at 6am, and on my first day I was terrified. I drove by looking for parking, and I saw all these ridiculously cut looking people lifting heavy things and I figured I was screwed. But now it makes me feel like a badass. I work out with kettlebells, sandbags and these crazy sled things that you push across the floor or attach to a belt around your waist and run down the street with. I walk out of there feeling amazing and loving the fact that sweat is pouring off my face.
Toraino is our trainer and he is awesome! He is the perfect balance between kicking your ass, but he’s also nice and you know that he’s pushing you because he wants you to succeed. I’m pretty vocal when I’m hurting, and he always keeps pushing me and disagreeing with me when I say I can’t do something.
All the other trainers are awesome, and there’s such a great community vibe. I was scared people would be looking at me like «oh man that girl’s a whimp,» but everyone is really supportive of each other. Everyone there just wants you to push yourself and become the best you can be! I love working out here, and will definitely continue going after the Xoso bootcamp is over.

You owe it to yourself to at least check out this amazing gym. All of the trainers are great and the people that go there are always nice.
The best thing about this gym is the lack of machines that you see at those big box gyms. Instead, the gym is full of ropes, tractor tires, sleds, prowlers, kegs, kettle bells, sledge hammers, sand bags, jump ropes, med balls, etc. Every time you work out it’s a different experience.
I also love that it’s not a meat market. Nobody is there to pick up on anybody else. Everyone is there to work (and work hard).
You will leave dripping with sweat, but feeling better than you’ve ever felt before. I’m amazed that I feel better and better after each workout.
Check it out, you won’t regret it… Trust me!

Are you a former athlete? Overall badass? Do you want to become a badass? Maybe you are none of the above and just want to ogle at other people’s sexy bodies?
If you answered yes to any of these questions, Midtown S & C is the place for you! The people are SUPER nice, you’ll get an amazing workout regardless of what shape you’re in, and their class availability is widespread so it can fit anyone’s schedule!
I love this gym and the people that instruct and workout here — I wouldn’t recommend anywhere else in Sac.

I had been working out at the CAC and was really enjoying the facilities, as you can tell from my previous review, but i had plateaued. So I switched it up to the bizarro capitol athletic club and gave midtown a shot w some of my buddies who were also ready to get after it. Great call.
This place has a very positive vibe stemming from Milo and Tara, and it radiates thru their gym. It’s in a warehouse. There are no mirrors, or clocks, or 50 people all with their own iPod shuffles. Group led classes with knowledgeable, happy to be there trainers. It’s months later and I still am eager to find out what workout awaits. Dynamic, full-​body excercises that’ll have you pouring sweat, but leave you feeling energized. Olympic lifts, kettle bells, weight sleds, tires, ropes and rings are some of they ingredients they use to help you blast through those peaks, help you meet your fitness goals, and keep you excited about coming back for more!

I have been working out with Adrian for about a year and a half am I’m very pleased with the results. With one funny/​cool side effect, I gained a shirt size… I had always worn a medium and now the medium is too tight in the arms and shoulders. The question now is what to do with all my old medium T-​Shirts…

Tara and Camilo, please come and kick my A@# again. I love Midtown Fitness and their philosophy. After my workout — I’m drenched in sweat, my heart is ready to be ripped out of my chest to be stomped on, and the stomach on the verge of vomiting — some how I feel like Charles Dicken’s Oliver Twist wanting to walk up to Camilo and say, «Please, sir, may I have some more.»
Yes, Camilo, Tara, and the Crew are really THAT awesome. This is a place to workout to become fit. Their driving philosophy is more holistic and healthier lifestyle choices. Ladies, this is NOT a place about just looking good. You will be weight lifting and your heart rate will be pumping. Midtown Strength is about working hard, persevering, and getting stronger and healthier. It’s friendlier and a lot less intimidating then 24-​hour Fitness and other major chain fitness facilities. Moreover, like the other reviews stated, ANYONE with any fitness level can come. It’s not as distracting as other places because your biggest motivator and competition comes from yourself. No mirrors, no treadmills, and all sweat. Try it out and after your first workout — you’ll be like me and asking for «more.» ;)
BTW: Midtown Fitness is family friendly. I just saw a 4 year-​old doing lunges with her dad — and they both ROCKED. :)