Blue Collar Strength

Great place to train for someone looking for a no nonsense atmosphere. You wont find any gimmicks here. Clean, friendly, and great equipment. Don’t be fooled by its small size, this gym has a big heart.

I started with Steve when he was a trainer at a different gym and followed him to his new gym. His focus on doing everything the correct way shows. If you’re doing something wrong, he isn’t condescending about it. He’ll not only show you an example of the correct way, but also explain how it works, body wise. I never thought I would become a weightlifter, but here I am, and even medaled on our first meet. If you want to get in shape, especially the correct way, this is the place to go.

Steve Leonette, the owner of Blue Collar Strength, has been my trainer since 2008 when he was starting out at one of the big box gyms. If you want a drill instructor type trainer who will yell at you and take you to your breaking point– then Steve is definitely not your guy.
However, If you want someone who will respect you, work with you and encourage you to become better day by day then Steve at BCS is your guy. He will take you beyond your self imposed (and often mental) limitations and get you on a path of health and vitality.
When I started the Personal Trainer program with the Big Box Gym, Steve was the second trainer I was paired up with. In my early 50’s at the time, I couldn’t jump, get up from a seated position, and could hardly move an empty barbell. I would come to my sessions, with wrist brace, elbow brace, knee braces. I looked like the walking wounded. Gradually, through his unlimited patience and encouragement, I improved, gained self confidence, pride in myself, and more interested in my health and physical activity levels.
If you’re looking for stream room, showers, jacuzzi, juice bar, endless chatter, look somewhere else. If you’re looking for one on one or small group with personal attention then Steve Leonette and BCS is the place for you.
PS: Because I have a fantastic rate, I continue my membership at the Big Box Gym for times when I want to use the jacuzzi, swimming pool, or steam room.