5 /5 Emily Stout: I’ve been coming to The Yard for about 2 months and I absolutely love it. I joined because I live nearby and wanted a structured workout program. I wrote this review to address some of the things that I didn’t see in other reviews.
First, the demographics of the gym. I won’t lie, I was a little intimidated when I looked at their Instagram and saw a feed full of people who looked like models. I am reasonably fit, but I am overweight and was worried I would be judged for that. That hasn’t been the case. As long as you show up and try your best, no one cares if you’re bench pressing 100 pounds or 15. The gender breakdown is about 50-50 and I’ve never been the only woman in a class, which makes a difference.
Second, the workouts. They’re hard. They involve push ups, pull ups, and other exercises that I physically cannot do in their original form. That being said, whenever I’ve asked a coach for a substitute, they enthusiastically demonstrate it for me and explain how I can work up to the original exercise. I do not like designing my own workout plans, so I love that I can just show up at The Yard and be told what to do. I feel empowered to challenge myself without overexerting and getting hurt.
Finally, the coaches. They are amazing. Even in larger classes, they proactively monitor my form and correct me when I need it. They truly want to see everyone in class succeed. I’ve had a good experience with every coach, but especially Katie and Camila.
For me, joining The Yard has been an amazing decision and I can’t wait to continue to exercise and grow there!
