Taiso Group Fitness and Personal Training

This gym is not for you if you are looking for a 20/30/40 or x minute workout, one-and-done. This is for you if you see movement as a fundamental part of your life and you are looking for community and structure that will help you grow. This is a place where what you do in training makes you more capable with all the rest of your life - whether that is knowing your limits, understanding how your body responds under stress or specific fitness goals (for me that was doing a pull up and improving my skiing). Since coming in with those goals, my training here has helped me understand how even the day to day things I do can be part of my "training." For example, different sports and fitness instructors have told me for years that my knees weren't tracking over my feet and to fix it. Here, when I told them this, they said let's look at how you walk. They noticed one of my feet was pronated and they noticed different effects such as twisting in my hips, arms, and shoulders. I decided to add a foot warmup to my morning routine and asked for their recommendations. Lo and behold my knee tracking is improved in my sports even though my focus has been on my feet and walking better in my day to day. That's a really amazing feeling to have about your body - the feeling that everything you do is helping you be who you want to be and not keeping you from it. Their help with this integrated bodywork has been so instructive for me. Can't wait to see you there!

I love the personal attention to each person in the class. If there are 5 people in the class, there may be 5 different versions of an exercise to fit the fitness, injury or strength level of each person. I came to Taiso after sitting in graduate school for 5 years and writing a dissertation over another 2 years...to say I was out of shape and weak is putting it mildly. I have worked out for almost 2 years and have built strength, flexibility and confidence! I also have less back and joint pain. Butch and Jennifer are fun, knowledgeable, and accommodating on every level!

I went for one on one classes with Butch and I really learned a lot. Super nice guy, knows what he’s doing, and knows how to teach it to others. I will remember what he taught me for the rest of my life. A great experience!

Four of us took a half-day self defense class and it was fantastic. We ranged in age from 16 to upper 70's and all of us came away feeling more knowledgeable about our personal safety. Thumbs up, definitely recommend.

After a 4 year hiatus I am back to Taiso. Only gym where I actually show up and where I see actual results. I am sore today but energized by Butch and Jenn's TLC and attention to my more heavy set frame. Best. Gym. Ever. You will get results in a supportive environment!

Thanks Alaina.

Thank you for putting together an amazing self defense class for our 10 & 11 year old daughters. My daughter came home and was so excited to show us what she learned, and really wants to attend another class. She had so much fun and learned valuable skills. Thank you!

Love this gym. Between the class size, comradery and knowledge that Butch and Jennifer share, it's a awesome place to get fit and healthy!

I have been working out at Taiso to recover from an injury. In 9 months, I have less pain, more flexibility, and more physical resilience for physical challenges that occur in life.

Taiso is the best! They always make you feel very comfortable with whatever movement you're doing but they also challenge you to do your best. There are so many people working out there at different fitness levels and they always tailor your experience so you get the most out of the class. I highly recommend this gym as a place to get moving, no matter where you're starting out.