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NOT YOUR AVERAGE STUDIO

GRIT is different because our founder is a male, a former college athlete, and a former professional athlete personal trainer. GRIT is a masculine space, and our community comes here to handle business. We don't care about your size, knowledge, or outfit. Even though we have a close-knit community, we are not a social hour. Our programs are built to push you. GRIT is perfect for men and naturally bigger bodies, as our reformers are built to handle them. We bring weight lifting and athletic training practices to the reformer.

Unleash your inner athlete and train your muscles without the harsh joint pain.

REFORMER CLASS

Get ready to unleash your inner beast in our power reformer class. This is not your grandma's pilates reformer class - we're talking a hardcore workout that will leave you feeling the burn in muscles you didn't know existed! Perfect for those starting their journey.
JUMPBOARD REFORMER

Adding the Jump-Board to the reformer is a great way to have a Fun and Effective workout! This is a full body workout incorporating cardio exercises with essential reformer exercises that use your legs without the harsh joint pain. You'll not only strengthen your muscles but also improve your cardio fitness!
KETTLEBELL REFORMER

This class combines the best elements of pilates, yoga, cardio with the reformer, jump board, and effective Kettlebell exercises. This class is crafted to bring you the ultimate workout experience.
RESTORATIVE REFORMER & MAT

Discover the benefits of reformer and mat training in this to repair your body. Learn proper form, breathing techniques, and how to use the reformer to increase your core strength and flexibility.
PERSONAL TRAINING

Experience the ultimate personalized fitness training with private hour-long sessions. Whether you are interested in reformer training, pilates training on the tower or chair, boxing, or kickboxing, strength, or conditioning we got you covered.
GRIT YOGA

Experience a challenging yoga flow that will not only strengthen your body but also enhance mental clarity. Dive into this invigorating practice designed to elevate your fitness and mindfulness.
What are your hours?

We are open from 5:30am to 4:30pm depending on the day. The majority of our group classes are in the mornings. 5:30am-9:00am. We also offer afternoon classes at 4:30pm. Personal Training is anytime in between and can also be done virtually.
Are there any commitments?

No fees. No contracts. No memberships. Just be committed to pushing your boundaries, being ready to work, and finding your GRIT
Where are you located?

We are located here: 5747 28th St SE #106, Grand Rapids, MI 49546
What should I wear and bring?

Wear what you please and you don't need a thing! Most just bring their keys and a water bottle. Most choose to go barefoot while training, however, if you would like to wear socks grip socks may be best to ensure you don't slip on the reformer. We do recommend ladies have their hair up/tied so that it does not get caught in the reformer! A workout partner would be great to bring as well!
What can I expect for my first time?

When you walk in there is a front room with couches and tables. Feel free to leave your shoes and belongings up there. Just choose a reformer and we will get started! There is no sign in or welcome intro. We get right to it! We play any and all music, feel free to request.

MEET OUR FOUNDER

COACH CHRIS FRYE

I am a functional movement coach utilizing a unique methodology to create strength and conditioning programs for the past 2 decades. I have worked with every demographic from rehabilitation clients to professional athletes. I attended The Citadel in Charleston, S.C. on a full football scholarship. I was introduced to boxing while attending The Citadel, both sports allowed me to experience the camaraderie of a successful team atmosphere and the challenges of an individual combat sport.

After graduating from The Citadel, I began working with middle and high school football teams to develop functional strength and conditioning programs. Soon after, I began coaching amateur and professional MMA athletes. This allowed me to experience various styles of high-level conditioning. Working with fighters I was able to experiment with and develop real-world functional conditioning programs and hybrid-style strength movements using body weight, kettlebell, and other functional implements.

FINDING PILATES

While studying and developing functional strength methodologies, I was introduced to The Pilates Method. This was a truly eye-opening experience. After a couple of months of working with a classical Pilates teacher, I was amazed at how my body felt, looked, and responded to all other activities. That started a process that would change my ideology and method of training the human body forever.

I HAVE DEVELOPED AN EXTENSIVE BACKGROUND INCORPORATING SEVERAL TRAINING METHODOLOGIES THAT I HAVE PERSONALLY PRACTICED AND COACHED. I LOOK FORWARD TO USING MY UNIQUE KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE WITH ALL INDIVIDUAL CLIENTS, SMALL GROUPS, AND TEAMS TO ASSIST IN ACHIEVING GOALS AND HELPING OTHERS UNLEASH THEIR BEST SELVES. I ALSO ENJOY COOKING WITH A KETO TWIST AND BIO-HACKING THE HUMAN SYSTEMS AS IT PERTAINS TO NATURAL HUMAN PERFORMANCE.

GRIT YOGA & MORE

The most recent addition to my training repertoire is Yoga. There are many styles and lineages of Yoga that are beneficial to both the human body and the human experience. I have focused my practice on The Baron Baptiste Vinyasa style and decided to take the next step and complete his 200 RYT in February of 2019. Focusing on bringing yoga to a demographic that wouldn't normally see the benefits of a method of training that incorporates breathing while moving into postures that build strength, balance, flexibility, and mental focus.

MEET LIZZY

Elizabeth is a mother of two twins and an amazing Yoga instructor. You may have seen her around town at multiple studios, but at GRIT you can see her leading our yoga classes. You can also see her teach Pilates as she leads the pack in a couple of reformer classes. Check out her afternoon classes to experience her upbeat but intense style.