Jeff Sheen

Review of Donskov Strength and Condition...

I've been with Donskov Strength & Conditioning for...

I've been with Donskov Strength & Conditioning for a little over six months, in the adult performance program. My wife and I go just once a week. We initially chose to talk to them because of all the high reviews on places like... well, here.

At first, I was pretty skeptical. I'm a big guy who isn't really that fit, who's never done anything quite like this before. How could a place that's been training hockey players, lots of aspiring young athletes, be able to help someone like me?

Here I am six months later, still going, and looking *forward* to going each and every week. I've learned so much about how my body works, how I can improve little by little, especially my lower body flexibility (one of my goals). I take copious notes about not only how to do the exercises, but how they should make me feel, what part is being stretched or worked.

The workouts change every four weeks for me, so it keeps it fresh and different all the time. The coaches are unbelievably helpful and friendly. Oh, they definitely push you - it's no popularity contest - but you understand WHY you're doing what you're doing, and how it's going to help you achieve your personal goals. You learn so much, and I can see the results -- my squats used to REALLY REALLY SUCK, and now... they're pretty decent!

The class size for the semi-private adult performance sessions are anywhere from 3-6 folks with 1-2 coaches. You get a really personalized experience not only in the structure of your hour and what you're doing, but also during the experience. I've never been locked out of a session, either, due to too many people, and I schedule them less than a week in advance every time (and not always on the same day - we are busy people too!). They're adding new sessions, also, so that tells me that business is 'healthy' which is great to hear.

If you're unsure whether or not you should do this because it'll be new, or you don't want to be in the crazy giant workout gyms (where I think some people go to be seen more than anything else ugh), or you just want some real good advice and someone to help you get there... you should give these guys a chance to show you what they can help you achieve.