Testimonials

"I've been an avid gym rat for about 3 years or so, and I thought I was in pretty good shape, but was I wrong. API has pushed me to my limits and breaking points. I love how I never know what I am getting into at each workout. Combining high intensity interval training, strength and conditioning, endurance, and muscular output, each workout leaves me broken, beat down, and tired, but feeling great that I didn't give up and I got through it. Having trainers like Megan and Jeremy are great. Jeremy usually makes me want to run for the puke bucket and Megan always makes me question my masculinity after each session. Thanks guys. I love this gym and proud to be apart of this family. oorrraahhh and bravo zulu. "
Chuck P.

"An incredible gym, with incredible people. Being a former college wrestler and martial arts fighter, I thought I was in shape, but nothing prepared me for this workout. My first workout was with founder Scott Ramsdell, and although the workout was only one hour, I was praying for it to end...the rest is history. I became hooked on the workouts, the gym and the people. The drive the gym instills in people to perform better is second only to the friendship and comraderie it builds. I have been attending since July 2009, and have lost 15 pounds of fat while gaining 10 pounds of muscle, as well as formed an incredible group of friends through it. As we say in the gym - it's the workout you hate to love and love to hate. "
Lou L.

"I love training at API Virginia Beach for so many reasons! The workouts are amazing and have significantly improved my physical and mental toughness. No task is too challenging after training at API! I am stronger than I have ever been in my life and have a new sense of fitness at 36 years old. API pushes me to work harder and never quit a mindset I miss from when I was in the Army. In fact, API incorporates many of the values common in the U.S. military - such as loyalty, respect, integrity, and personal courage. What makes API Virginia Beach extra special are the PEOPLE, from the owners/trainers to all of its customers. Competition is friendly but there are NO ATTITUDES or GAMES; simply dedication, hard work, sweat and occasionally tears or vomit! No one judges anyone. We all share the pain and enjoy the respective gain. Everyone feeds off of each other and cheers each other's accomplishments. "
Maggie K.

"Before API , I thought I was in pretty good shape. API showed me that fitness could be fun and challenging at the same time. Everytime I come to API, I learn something new. With API you never know what your gonna get."
Patsy D.

"I started API in FEB 2009 at age 44. In my 20's I was usually called a 'gym rat' and was very proud of that. My 30's were more of spurts in the gym depending on what life and the job threw at me (24 years in the Navy). My 'normal' gym routine was pretty much the main stream - 4-6 days a week, lifting 45-60 mins, 20-30 mins cardio and abs on top of that plus a pretty healthy diet but I just couldn't get the results I wanted. I had a good workout and have trained with and by body builders and fitness competitors but it pales in comparison to the results with API. I was pretty intimidated when I heard about the workouts, especially since I hadn't been in the gym in a while, but finally decided to give it a try. I was hooked the very first time! After only 3-4 months I could see my hip flexors for the first time in my life!! It's intense, tough, fun (when you're done), full of supportive and competitive people. We cheer each other on yet compete with each other at the same time. I'm in as good of shape now (and have better abs) than when I was in my 20's - I have more energy, strength, zest for life than I've had in a very long time and certainly more that most people my age (and younger)...and the best part ... I actually can't wait for bikini season!! "
DEB C.