Testimonials
Here’s what some of our clients and members have to say about their experience with us…
“I am deeply grateful for the friendly referral to Personalized Fitness Training offered by Liberty specifically for seniors, and my only regret is not starting the regimen sooner. I used to think that personal trainers were only for bodybuilders and weightlifting enthusiasts. However, seniors have unique fitness needs to enhance their quality of life, and I am thrilled that Megan at Liberty tailored a program to help me achieve my goals.
When I first started, my physical condition was quite poor, so my progress has understandably been slower. Nonetheless, I am pleased that Megan possesses the patience and professional skills to work with me on my path to better living in my senior years. Her personalized approach has made an incremental difference in my fitness journey, and I am confident that with her guidance, I will continue to make strides toward improved health and well-being.”
-Larry Yee
“I’m so grateful I found this place. Zac set me up with the best trainer that aligns with my goals. Adam is super knowledgeable and friendly. I’m stronger than I’ve ever been through his guidance and he encourages me to keep going!! Highly recommend Adam if you are looking for a trainer!!”
-Morgan Clark
“My time at Liberty has been invaluable! For years I have struggled to find what works for my body and lifestyle. I have been doing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu for around 13 years, and have always had a tough time finding the right balance with strength training and often times they have competed with one another. Inevitably I always have ended up with some kind of low back or other pain and ditched the strength training chalking it up as “heavy lifting just doesn’t work with jiu jitsu”. I’ve been working with Justin now for 4 months and haven’t felt this good in a long time. He’s really changed my perception of strength training and incorporating the heavy lifts like deadlifts, bench and squats in a safe and sustainable way. We’ve gone very slow and deliberate and my body feels great. He’s been able to observe how I move and make adjustments to negate the pains I used to feel and learn to move properly. I’ve put on a lot of muscle and just feel really strong. The community that Rich and his team have cultivated is a bunch of like minded people getting after it and being the best version of themselves. If you’re serious about getting results, this is the place!”
-Josh Knapp
“Every time I travel to Phoenix in business, Liberty is my most important stop. They make short term drop ins very easy and communicate well. Everything you need for strength and conditioning without any filler equipment crowding the gym. Good parking, easy to find. Good attitudes. Would be a full time member if I lived here.”
-Dave Ortman
“Liberty is truly my “third space”. The best coaches, super nice equipment for both powerlifting and strongman (and many other forms of functional training), and the most amazing and supportive community. Since joining, I have competed in powerlifting and strongman working with Justin and I can’t believe how much progress and personal fulfillment I’ve experienced in only a year! Highly recommend!”
-Sara O’ Neill
“The gym has quality trainers, good equipment and targeted programs that give me a confidence that I am doing exactly what I need to do in order to complete my goals. This was evident even in the adjustment of my programming due to surgery. Everything is tailored to what my body needs at the moment and what the trainer is seeing as I have my sessions.”
-Estevan Wetzel
“I’ve been a member at Liberty for 3 months or so. I’ve been lifting for functional performance for more than 20 years. Liberty is hands down the best gym I’ve been to in the Valley and I’ve been to a few. The community, coaches, ownership everything is top notch. This gym is literally for everyone, powerlifters, strength athletes, bodybuilders, performance athletes, dads like me who are just trying to get active again, and even acrobats. The 24/7-365 access makes the gym convenient for anyone’s needs. I wholeheartedly unequivocally, refer this gym to my friends, family, and anyone who is looking for a place to work the way they need. Reach out to Zac, you won’t regret the decision.”
-Damien Logan
“Liberty is more than just a “gym” – it is a clean gym, with solid equipment, and an even better community. They have knowledgeable staff who are willing to answer questions you may have, and trainers who are able to meet you where you are and coach you to your goal.
I started with personal training, and now I have a community of individuals who cheer me on when I hit a PR or learn a new technique. The personal training has helped me work towards my goals and given me confidence in the gym and in life. I’ve never felt stronger, more confident, or more supported in a gym setting.”
-Rebecca Determan
“It’s never overcrowded, always clean, and has everything you need to train seriously. Training with Michael has completely elevated my performance. If you’re looking for a place to truly make progress without the chaos of a typical gym, this is it!”
-Savanna Paige
“Liberty Performance was an absolutely outstanding place to train. I traveled a lot for work and they were always extremely flexible with charging me/resigning me back up. I was never overcharged/hidden fees/etc.
The equipment was always open, as they have 4 deadlift platforms, numerous squat racks, and 2 powerlifting bench press platforms. Plus multiple other benches for busy times. Also their 24hr access was very convenient for me in the early morning.
I could not recommend LPT more. It is a gym for serious lifters, intermediates, and beginners. Everyone in between belongs to the gym and gets along very well. Unfortunately I am moving for work, otherwise it would be a lifelong gym! It will be sorely missed!”
-Aaron Dowell
“Super awesome gym. Great, welcoming, inclusive community. Awesome, knowledgeable trainers”
-Sabrina Oesterle
“best gym i’ve subscribed to, quite literally, in years. 24 hrs, get in with your code, never packed, always respectful ppl, always got a squat rack or a olympic pad open. probably nothing shy of 200k worth of lifting equipment inside. highly doubt there’s a better gym in phx”
-Jason
“I just moved to the area and am getting back into strength training after a very long hiatus! Just finished a class today, and loved the team. Eve and Zach are super friendly and welcoming, and gave great feedback on form. The gym is a positive, inclusive atmosphere to get a great workout!”
-Victoria Rivas
“Liberty is truly top tier. All you could ask for from a powerlifting/strongman/oly gym! All the coaches and members are wonderful and create a great environment to train! In my two years there they were constantly adding and upgrading equipment!”
-Keagan Barrett
“Very accepting space- never feel judged or not welcome here. Also have a big variety of machines and free weights, as well as CrossFit platforms and materials, so you always get a good all around workout. Rich and the whole crew are amazing and very knowledgeable. Recommend Liberty to everyone I know!!”
-Laurel Place
“This gym combines a powerlifting atmosphere with cool coaches! I’ve seen kids working out with coaches and also met a 78 year old man that is an amazingly strong animal!! Everyone is friendly and also is focused on making improvements! They will help you improve your techniques for whatever your goals! I love it!! My favorite place!”
-John Lewandowski
“What can I say about this place? The atmosphere is so amazing. Just walking through the door motivates me to work harder and push my limits. The knowledge that the coaches have is second to none. Their dedication to their clients is unlike anything I’ve experienced. And I cannot say enough good things about their character. They are the kindest people out there. Every single one of them. Once you join, you are immediately part of their community which is unlike any other gym. Newly renovated and it looks outstanding. I could go on and on. I just wanted to show some love and thank you for being so amazing. I couldn’t recommend this place enough.”
-Zach Thompson
“Knowledgeable and dedicated trainers and staff! The community bond is remarkable! Always uplifting and passionate about helping and seeing each other succeed!”
-Amy Wittkopp
“Love this place. Truly a family feeling. Lots of difference styles of training going in the gym. Everyone is friendly and helpful. Tons of different equipment and knowledge for different goals.”
-Lacy Hughes
“I have nothing but positive things to say about this place and the people who train here. My coach, Justin Betsy, has been so pivotal in my growth as an athlete/individual. Every week he meets me where I’m at–both physically and mentally–and provides me with the necessary education, guidance, and support needed to reach my goals. It’s only been a few months, but I feel stronger and more confident in myself and my abilities than I ever have. If you’re interested in becoming the best version of yourself, this is definitely a welcoming and safe space to do it. 10/10, highly recommend.”
-Kayla Olsen
“I have just recently started going to a Liberty after looking for a new gym for a few months and I could not have made a better choice. Everyone here (staff and members) are so helpful and nice. If you want challenging and fun programming talk to Zac. Justin has been super helpful and Rich, the owner, is accessible and knowledgeable. They have a great mix of equipment and the space is super clean.”
-Maria Liatti
“I turned 51 and wanted to start strength training at a local gym. When I googled strength training near me Liberty Performance Training popped up. After watching the videos and reading reviews done by members I decided to contact the gym
and signed up with a coach and paid for training which includes 24-7 access. Zac my coach set me up with an online protein tracker and guided me on protein intake. I am coached two hours a week. The coaching consists of strength training and conditioning, he has me do strongman events which breaks up the training and makes it fun. I started doing conditioning exclusively two days a week on top of my coaching. My job is a working contractor and after a few months I feel more energetic, less winded and sheets of plywood feel alot lighter. Liberty has a great spirit and the members are a dedicated group of lifters, willing to support and guide.”
-Dereck Mast
“What can say about this gym? Short answer. Not enough. Long answer, keep reading.
I came to liberty 2 years ago, not sure what I wanted to do besides strongman. I had always lifted on my own in a backyard but as soon as I entered the doors I could feel the energy, it was electric. I was on my back to 400lbs body weight and was pretty self conscious about everything I did but with the help of the trainers and community I’ve kept the weight off and am sitting at 295. I wouldn’t have the confidence I have now if it wasn’t for this place and the people within. Attached are two photos. A year before Liberty and a few months ago when I deadlifted 500lbs for the first time; thanks to those in the gym for pushing me further than I thought I could go. Thank you all for being my literal family. If you join this gym be prepared to join a family that wants nothing than the best for you in your lifting career and life in general.”
-Shawn Bales
“Couldn’t be happier to be a member of this gym. This is one of the most humble gyms I have been to and has a very welcoming community. Liberty has everything you need for any type of training, whether it be power lifting, strongman, Highland games, athletic performance, or general fitness. What sets Liberty apart from other gyms are the coaches and the programming. I came to Liberty specifically to train for the Highland games but was still recovering from injuries from my last gym. After working with Beau Crisp, we were able to get rid of my shoulder and elbow pain as well as improve my hip mobility. I can confidently say this is the most individualized program I have ever had and it is specifically tailored to me as an athlete. There is no “one size fits all” approach and he does not use a class as a filler to programming. Beau continually researches ways for me to improve my movements and adapts the program to what I need to be successful. He reviews the program with me and explains the what/why of what we are doing. I am grateful for the amount of preparation and effort he has put into my training for the games. I highly recommend anyone looking for a place to train to check Liberty out.”
-Taylor Knowles
“I love training here. The atmosphere and culture of Liberty Performance is uplifting and very supportive. They make it easy to want to show up when you’re not feeling it that day. In just a few months I have made amazing progress with Coach Justin Betsy. As a coach since 2006 myself I can say, without a doubt, that Justin is one of the most passionate coaches I have ever met. The man loves what he does and it shows. He listens to my needs and adapts the program accordingly. I’m in the best shape I’ve been in since my 20s and I attribute it the the gym and Justin. I plan on coming here for a while.”
-Joaquin Griego
“You won’t find a gym like this anywhere In the country. The whole gym is like a family with everyone supporting you to accomplish your goals. Great members, great equipment, great atmosphere.”