Primal Fitness

Always a Great place to train. Trainer provides detailed workouts based upon YOUR desired results. Personal attention given even in small group trainings!

I have been doing boxing training with Shem for about 2 months now and I would highly recommend Primal Fitness. I have no intention of actually boxing(I’m a 33 year old dad) but it’s a great workout and I enjoy learning new things. Shem is very knowledgeable and also very patient. I am very satisfied at my decision to choose Primal Fitness.

Shem and his team have blown us away. My 11 year old son, Dylan, is so excited every Friday night because he gets to gi work out on Saturday morning. Shem has added so many different classes this fall. Dylan works his rear off and has so much fun. It has been a joy to see his confidence soar through the roof. Shem works the kids hard and has FUN! Dylan does boxing and agility this season and he loves it. Shem has a nice clean gym with a very positive atmosphere. We recommend Primal Fitness and Shem Johnson for families looking to get their kids involved in an activity that pushes them physically and mentally. Thank you Shem!Dylan's Mom.

Shem was thoughtless and inconsiderate to my family. After giving both of my kids several free trial classes last spring, Shem commented how well they did. And they loved it; they were both chomping at the bit to enroll in classes this fall. They were so excited, they couldn't wait to buy gloves. We communicated with Shem several times regarding the gloves since we were clueless. After getting them and practicing at home all summer, we were ready to start class. I texted Shem at the end of August asking when my kids can start back up. He was glad I asked & told us when classes started and how much they were. We showed up that Saturday morning and when I approached him asking if we needed to complete paperwork he let me know he still had it on file and he could process payment with his phone, but "not the girl". He proceeded to tell me she was too young. She is 7 and needs to be 8. We were upfront about her age from the start and even though he had ample opportunity to say something about his perceived issue, he waited until she was there ready to start with gloves on. Needless to say, she was crushed, and we are pissed. Paying for gloves we can't really use sucks, but someone treating my daughter like that infuriates me.

This is a great gym for those interested in getting a great service for their investment of time and money. The primary trainer and owner, Shem Johnson, will work closely with you to get you on the right track. This gym offers personal training, group training, sport specific training, boxing, and Krav Maga. You would be making the right choice by choosing Primal for your fitness family.

This gym is not longer located at 1424 North Hampton Ave in Springfield; but it is WELL WORTH the drive to the southern part of Springfield to their new location: 5739 S. Campbell, Springfield, MO 65810I have been working out with Shem Johnson (Owner) and Yankton Sothern (Boxing Instructor) since October 2014 and absolutely love it. I have never been a very active person, and after starting my accounting career, the long hours at my desk meant I had put on 80 pounds before I got up the guts to try and find help.As I have never been a very active person, and hate working out, I thought I would give boxing a try as I heard it can be addictive. That was exactly what I needed, an addictive physical hobby. I researched gyms around Springfield, and decided I would give this place a try.Upon contacting Shem, I found him to be very kind but not a pushover, and I began to really value our personal training sessions that helped me to tone up. I also feel his prices are incredibly reasonable, and the atmosphere of the gym is very encouraging. The other people who do cross fit type activities during my sessions were all encouraging and kept me coming back despite my battles with depression and my long work hours. I have never once felt objectified or mocked at this gym, which had been my experience in the past with other gyms in California (and why I was so hesitant to seek assistance with increasing my physical activity). I absolutely love Primal Fitness, and the people who also work out here who are all positive and encouraging.The Saturday boxing instruction with Yankton was very valuable as well. I learned that boxing is indeed very fun, and technical so it keeps my mind active as well. After every session I would make the 25 minute drive home, and still be covered in sweat by the time I got home so I could show off to my husband how hard I worked.If you are looking for a gym that values their patrons, and won't be snobby, this is the place. If they could get a fatty like me to look forward to working on physical goals, I believe they can work miracles in anyone's life, as long as you are willing to put in the time and effort. I absolutely love working out with Shem and everyone I have met at this