COVAL Fitness

When I started at Coval I knew I needed to get back in shape but worried about my personal commitment and motivation. The Coval method really helps to keep you coming back on a consistent basis. The private sessions are personalized with a trainer and the programs are directed to help you achieve your goals. The trainers are great and the facility is awesome. The price is high compared to other gyms but you get 1-on-1 training and programming 12 times a month, as well as a desire and motivation to stick with it. I credit Coval with helping me lose 75 lbs and build lean muscle. I have never felt better and thank every member of the Coval team.

COVAL is the top gym in Ann Arbor. They have unmatched experience and constantly deliver results for fitness enthusiast and athletes (especially basketball) in the Ann Arbor area. You will not find a more caring and experienced staff that delivers results as long as you're willing to do the work with them.

Coval Fitness has been a fantastic experience! I went for a year and would still be going if I didn't have to move. They had me ready for a tough mudder I wanted to run in just a matter of months. Their training was more efficient than anything I would have been able to set up myself and their coaching also helped me avoid many bad habits when it came to lifting free weights. I'm sure I would have injured myself without their help. Their ability to notice the smallest changes in form that make all the difference is uncanny. To top it off all their trainers are always awesome. In the year that I went there (2-3 times a week), I never once caught any trainer in a bad mood, not once (not kidding.) Honestly I've never known of any business who's employees are that consistently at their best. It made it much easier to be consistent going to the gym (a problem I had for a long time until I went here.) I'd recommend anyone who's still not sure contact them. They're not a one size fits all gym and they tailor their programs to what you're looking for. I also loved that they mixed up their programs so it never gets boring. I highly recommend Coval Fitness.

Discovering Coval was honestly one of the best things that has ever happened to me. Mike and every single trainer at Coval is kind, understanding, extremely professional, and great to work with. The trainers quickly build a great relationship with you, and they understand what you as an individual are capable of, what exercises you enjoy doing, and what your body can take/not take. They always seem to go above and beyond for their clients. Going there is never a chore and is always very enjoyable. Its honestly like one big, warm and welcome family! I am so happy with the results I have seen, and I would highly recommend Coval to literally anyone of any age. I am truly thankful for this amazing place :)

I've been with COVAL for seven months now and I couldn't be happier! I've been an athlete my whole life, but was always focused on conditioning - I'd never done strength training and didn't know where to start in a gym or with weights. The greatest thing about COVAL (other than Calvin the Gym Dog) is how approachable they make everything. The personal assessment assured me that they knew my challenges (double knee surgery) and tailored a program to both get me back into shape and improve my form to help prevent future injuries. Mike knows that clients are spending their hard earned money and precious time with his business, so he makes sure to deliver nothing but the best. Him and his team of trainers are rockstars and aside from their knowledge and personal attention they make sessions fun. The variety of clients in the gym, from athletes trying to improve performance, clients working out to improve health and lose weight, or those of us with broken joints trying to reclaim our athleticism and everyone else in between only reinforces how approachable the team makes going to the gym! I see the results not only in muscle tone, but also in how my knees feel and the mental confidence I've gained thanks to the team to be an athlete again despite my surgeries!

It was January 2018, and I was just recovering from a surgery. My doctors told me that I should take it easy, so I decided that I wanted to find a personal trainer. I saw an ad for Coval Fitness on Facebook and I thought I’d do my own research. I realized that a friend of mine also workout at Coval and that was my confirmation that this is where I need to be. When I first spoke to Mike, I told him that I needed help with working my way back into shape and to get rid of nagging pain in my lower back and knee. He told me he would take care of me, and that he DID!!! After my first week, I was pain free. My knee and my back didn’t bother me anymore. My body was sore, but that’s expected when you’re putting in serious work. My lifting technique improved tremendously, I was getting stronger and my energy was through the roof.Being at Coval was amazing. I loved the fact that everyone was so kind and showed so much support. I absolutely loved working with all the trainers but Michaela made my workouts so much fun even when it was hard. She pushed me beyond my limit each session and she cared so much about my fitness journey. I also struggled with getting up on Saturdays to head to the gym. While I was at Coval I was challenged to get up 6am on Saturdays ( crazy right) but I did it. To date, I still get up early every Saturday to get my workout in.I definitely would recommend anyone to join Coval. World class trainers, friendly and clean environment, plus Calvin the gym dog is always there to give you support. If you ask me, Coval Fitness is the place to be!!!

Mike Coval and the rest of the staff over at Coval Fitness are simply unique, skilled, and as professionally competent as it gets. As a fellow trainer and entrepreneur, I’m constantly learning from these guys and inspired to provide better care and service for my clients based upon what they do. The friendliness and attention to detail of each client and their experience is really what sets them apart. Not only are they the best in the area, but they’re one of the best in the nation. You’re really investing in improving your quality of life when you seek out the services, expertise, and immerse yourself in the Coval culture.

Coval, to me, is more like a family than a gym. I really like the gym fitness challenges and the accountability the staff creates among the members. The staff are very knowledgeable about the exercises/movements in your program and are committed to helping you achieve your goals. While I've moved away and can no longer attend the gym, I would recommend Coval to anyone interested in maintaining an active lifestyle in a supportive environment.

I started going to COVAL as part of an off ice workout with the Michigan Women's Ice Hockey team. I didn't really know what to expect, but I knew I wanted to get stronger. The COVAL team helped me do just that. The workouts taught me a lot, both in terms of new exercises and in terms of the physiology behind the workouts. One of my favorite things about the COVAL experience is the staff. The COVAL team was always willing to go the extra mile, and, even with a group of ~20 other girls, I was able to create genuine relationships with all of the staff. Their workouts broke down any level of intimidation one might face when starting a fitness journey, they made me stronger, and they made it fun. If you're at all considering COVAL, you should definitely do it. Working out at COVAL isn't just about getting sweaty and burning calories. It's about knowing your body and learning personalized ways to strengthen it. By the end of my time at COVAL, I was stronger, both on and off the ice, and I was smarter about my workouts. Even though I'm not training at COVAL anymore, I still incorporate the things I learned into my workouts. I highly recommend COVAL to anyone and everyone. They're some of the nicest people I've ever met, and Calvin makes the gym feel like home.

COVAL is amazing! In a mere 3 weeks, it has completely changed the way I approach my workouts. I recommend it to anyone who is in search of a gym, whether you're just getting started or if you've been consistently working out for years.During my initial meeting with COVAL, I expressed that I was mostly interested in strengthening and toning my body. As a soccer player, I was hoping to primarily focus on my legs and core. Although I knew that I needed to implement some lifting and strength training, I also wanted to incorporate circuit training workouts (HIIT).After my initial assessment, Mike and his team created a program that catered to all of my goals listed above. They built a workout regimen in which I split my weekly workouts into both categories; on Mondays/Wednesdays/Fridays we focused on strength training/lifting, while on Tuesdays/Thursdays/Saturdays the emphasis was on circuit training.The trainers that I've worked with have all been extremely knowledgeable and encouraging. They're great coaches! Additionally, COVAL has an incredibly diverse combination of equipment, and it has been fun to explore each of the areas that make up the gym. I've loved the turf section, as it allows for much more movement than most gyms that I've had memberships with in the past. I've left the gym each morning feeling accomplished (and exhausted). However, not once have I felt sore from the workouts, and I attribute this entirely to the individualized warm-up/stretching/foam rolling routine that they create for each client. This alone has helped to improve the level of my workouts tremendously.I've always been an active person and have, for the most part, been consistent about working out. However, my time at COVAL has pushed me to the next level. In just three weeks, I dropped my BF percentage by 4%! It has been a rewarding experience so far, and I love being able to visually see my results.If you're on the fence about fully committing to a membership at COVAL, I'd suggest trying the 21 Day Kick-Start Program. It's a great way to get a feel for the gym without worrying about expenses. I have nothing but positive reviews of COVAL, and I look forward to my future time spent in its gym!