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July 2025 by Jackie Sharp
Pure strength works wonders. I have been working out with the trainers at Pure Strength for over ten years. I can’t imagine what my 70’s would be like without their involvement in my strength health. Through ups and downs and all my life injuries (not ever from workouts,) they have guided me . I am stronger and better at this age than I ever could have hoped. Melissa, Lisa, Isabella & Lupita are so knowledgeable about the body and the process of becoming stronger. You can’t go wrong under their guidance!
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July 2025 by Jill Grossman
I love how much I hate to go but I love how I feel when I’m done ! I see progress and at the same time I love that I’m doing something good for my bones and my longevity. Great instruction and always feel supported.
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June 2025 by Heidi Kaufman
I’ve known Melissa for well over 20 years. We met when she started taking my yoga class and she and her husband have continued ever since as the years have gone by things change and my bone density has really decreased. Although I’ve always worked out in addition to Yoga, it was never enough to have the impact on my bones to keep them from decreasing. I broke my ankle very badly this past summer and because of it, I started working with Melissa at Pure Strength to gain my strength back and also work on my bone density and muscle strength.
Honestly, I wish I had started this 20 years ago when she first opened Pure Strength. It has changed my life. It’s nothing that you could compare to what we know as weightlifting or resistance training or working out in the gym. What she and her amazing staff are able to do for you in this type of program is beyond what you can imagine. I can’t say enough about how it has impacted my life in such an amazing way. I will say that I hope I can continue to do this type of training forever.
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June 2025 by Patricia Kluewer
It's been a hot minute since I have worked out and this is exactly what I needed. This is a very specific way of weight training that avoids injury and maximizes your workout. I have only been going for a month now and I feel such a difference in my body. It feels stronger and more flexible and my aches and pains are diminishing (some have gone away already) ... If you haven't tried it, do yourself a favor and check this out ... It is definitely experiential. You also have a trainer monitoring you the entire time tracking your progress as making sure you are doing the exercises correctly and in proper form. Thank you Pure Strength for helping me reclaim my health and mobility 💕🙏🏻
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May 2025 by Ellen Kaplan
Pure Strength is a great facility to increase strength. Melissa gives clear and precise directions explaining all the while how the workout increases bone mass.
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April 2025 by Stacey Pea
Such a great Gym! I’ve been going there for at least 10 years now. It’s a very supportive and calm place to work out. So much better than a regular gym.! Everyone there is kind and encouraging!❤️👍
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April 2025 by Aviva Bergman
I can’t remember when I started with Melissa and Pure Strength but it’s been many years. I’ve made Pure Strength one of my consistent exercise routines for those many years because of Mellisa and her team. They pay special attention to every client to ensure that you work out smart and continue to grow stronger with every session. Steady and slow really makes a difference and I can’t imagine not having Pure Sttength in my life.
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May 2024 by Jay Roewe
Melissa and the entire staff are friendly, encouraging and very supportive. I look forward to my workouts at Pure Strength. They help me stay focused, disciplined and efficient with a unique style of exercise. I highly encourage people to try it out!
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February 2024 by Donnell Cameron
Thank you! Here you go:I cant tell you enough about how the training at Pure Strength has helped me over the past 7 or so years.For me it is a manageable way to gain muscle and stay fit. As an undisciplined person who has not included weight training and really distained the idea of going to the gym, it is a doable practice that I have managed to keep up with over the long haul.I have noticed my body is more shaped, have maintained my strength as I continue to age, I am 70 now, and continue to progress even when I think I have plateaued. Having personal one on one training provides an experience which keeps me coning back.It's like all good things, I just have to keep on pushing myself to reap the benefit.
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August 2023 by Gregg F
I have scoliosis so I was weary about taking up any form of weight training for fear that it might exacerbate an already precarious situation. But, after several months of working out at PS, I'm happy to report that this is the place to go if you want to do strength training and you have a bad back. Last week I pulled my back a few days before my scheduled session. Reluctantly, I went in anyway and left with my back feeling BETTER. There is not better review than that.
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June 2023 by Sebastian Aymanns
Melissa and her team are amazing! I love the one-on-one workouts catered to my individual needs and progress. The slow method helps me strengthen safely despite prior injuries. I feel great and noticeably stronger after just a few months of training. Highly recommended!
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June 2023 by Lori Nelson
I have been going to PS for a little over 3 years now. Prior to joining I tried to work out with a "regular" trainer, but the 3x a week/1 hour was too much for my busy schedule. My acupuncturist recommended PS to me and I have never looked back. The training is quick, 1x week for 1/2 hour, and very effective. The trainers are very knowledgeable and very well trained in this unique form of exercise. I actually love going each week even though the actual workout can be quite challenging. It is definitely a very good hard workout. The benefits of balance, strength, bone density, etc. that I am getting from weight training is so important in keeping up my quality of life as I get into my 60's. I love this business and would give them 50 stars if google would let me.
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June 2023 by Elisabeth Rubin
My back has never felt stronger!No more back aches!I Love how fast and efficient this workout is, and how quickly I hit muscle failure.The owner and entire staff are caring and professional. They watch, make corrections, and push me to achieve what I couldn’t on my own.Love this workout!
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June 2023 by Susan Landau
I’ve been a client of PureStrength since 2004. Melissa Gunn has been my instructor since 2002. Melissa Gunn is extremely well qualified, professional and caring. I travel 10 miles from my home (there are facilities much closer) so I can workout with Melissa. As a woman in her seventies, I understand the need for weight training to prevent muscle loss and build stamina. Melissa’s program has not only given me increased endurance for my everyday activities, but has, because of muscle tone, improved my skiing and enhanced my balance. I would give an unqualified endorsement to the workout at PureStrength, but more importantly to Melissa Gunn and her staff's commitment and the attention they gives to each client.
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June 2023 by Ginette Minaskanians
By sessions at Pure strength have changed my lifeI feel invigorated and strong afterwardsSince my Gym closed during CovidMy body craved working outThe staff are nice and knowledgeableMeeting Melissa has been a pleasureI would recommend Pure strength for people who crave and need to be fitThank you guysGinette Minaskanians
