Lion's Pride Weightlifting/ Wellness

Fantastic experience: At 55, I was overweight and out of shape. I went to David looking for work to help my mobility and functional strength. He did not disappoint. In the four months since I started, I've dropped 30 pounds, gained lean muscle, and am relearning how to move. David really knows what he's talking about. Even more, he inspires you to work hard and when you do, he's inspired in return. He wants nothing more than to help you reach your goals, whatever they are. The man even checks on me on rest days. The gym facilities are great --the building is massive. There are options to do any kind of work you want to do. PT? Yep. Olympic Lifting? Yep. Stationary bikes and rowers? Yep. It's all there. And if you work with David, you'll pretty much touch everything. I'm looking forward to being a jacked old dude. Thanks, David!

Fantastic experience: My 10 year old daughter had been wanting to try weightlifting for nearly a year when we found Coach David. He does an incredible job of helping her slowly build up good form in each part of the two main lifts. He has a gift for explaining things to my kid easily, while making her feel confident and secure. She is excited for every session, and is looking forward to continuing for a long time!

Positive experience: These folks know their STUFF, it truly was a great experience. My snatch is on point, I went from 145 to 195 AND leaned out by 6 lbs

Positive experience: These folks know their STUFF, it truly was a great experience. My snatch is on point, I went from 145 to 195 AND leaned out by 6 lbs

Fantastic experience: LPW is awesome, and David is even better. My wife and I started going to see him after our wedding back in fall of 2021. He starts off by getting to know you and your fitness goals and then designs your workouts around those goals. As a 30 year old with back pain, I wanted to focus on improving that and form better overall strength. All I can say is David listened. Most days my back doesn’t hurt as opposed to every day before we started. I’m able to lift my bodyweight vs getting winded bringing the groceries up the stairs. Not to mention all the compliments that I get from my wife now. David will get you to your goals and then exceed them all while making things fun and enjoyable. He also doesn’t push you to the point where you hurt for days after working out. If my back is sore, we lighten the weights or change up what was planned. David has made an incredible impact on not only my fitness but my life as a whole.

Fantastic experience: TLDR Below My first visit here was for a community plant swap. After talking and mingling with the regulars, my husband and I were inspired by their energy and kindness to start lifting after our wedding. We've been training with David for almost 6 months now and are feeling fantastic! After the first few sessions, we noticed our backs weren't hurting in the mornings anymore (even if our muscles were sore) and actually started looking forward to our morning sessions. David has helped us gain muscle, of course, but his attention to detail and focus on improving our everyday movements has made our day to day lives easier and given me the confidence and the ability to access my body's strength in any situation. I've always wanted to incorporate consistent exercise into my life and have tried a plethora of activities hoping I'd stay interested. (Zumba, kickboxing, running, rock-climbing, lifting, aerials, etc.) Having a knowledgeable and enthusiastic coach has made a huge difference in integrating physical activity into my routine and David's passion for fitness and movement is contagious! I'm excited to continue training and achieving a life-long fitness goal; a pull-up! Let's go!!! TLDR; Awesome place with awesome people. You will be sore, but in a good way!

Fantastic experience: I started PT with Coach David about a year ago which helped explain some limitations in my long-time yoga practice. There was so much more to learn about myself than I realized. His attention to detail with focus on connections and positional awareness, helped me relearn the best ways to move in everyday life and on the mat! The community he's created is great too.

Fantastic experience: My son, Newman, participated in Lion's Pride Weightlifting Youth Club for high school students. I asked him: "What are the top three things you liked about Lion's Pride?" Without missing a beat, he responded: "The trainers gave me individual attention. Even though it was a group, everyone got help in areas they needed it. The gym is rally nice, clean, it feels comfortable. And, the trainers are great! They really do care about you!" As parents, my wife and I really appreciated the level of communication from Coach David. We noticed an increase in Newman's physical strength, his appearance and in his confidence level. Overall, LPW was a positive experience for all!

Fantastic experience: Great locally owned and operated facility.

Fantastic experience: One of my favorite gyms in the Cincinnati area. The atmosphere is always welcoming and supportive to everyone's fitness journey.

Fantastic experience: Working with David at LPW has been a life-changer, even less than 4 weeks in. He takes a whole body and mind approach that - for me - starts with rethinking how my body moves, where I place tension, and the importance of breath work, before moving into weight training. It is paying dividends physically, emotionally, and spiritually and I can't wait to see where it takes me.

Fantastic experience: I learned about Lion's Pride Wellness Center when they collaborated with my sons JR High School to provide Olympic Weight Lifting as a sport! This has been a refuge for my son! The staff are amazing and I LOVE the feeling of community. I also utilized a few of the one on one coaching sessions with John (my son works with Coach David) and couldn't be more pleased with the results. This place is growing, and their impact is unmeasurable! Thank you from the bottom of my heart for chasing this dream!

Fantastic experience: I can’t say enough great things about LPW. I am a runner and needed some strength training built in to my marathon training. I haven’t touched weights in probably 10 years and didn’t know where to start. I found LPW and started going about 8 months ago doing 1 on 1 personal training sessions with David . My experience has been nothing but wonderful and worth every single penny I’ve ever spent. David has changed me physically and mentally for the better. If you are just starting out or looking for a community, I highly recommend you check out LPW.

Fantastic experience: Rehabbing an injury is never fun, but with Coach David, it has been educational, enlightening and manageable! Learning the proper body movements, while taming my competitive mindset, has ensured I can continue doing my tough workouts. BUT now I have the right positioning to build strength and prevent recurring or new injuries!

Fantastic experience: Great environment. I was plateauing in my own fitness journey that I started on early this year, while avoiding and working around a long list of injuries. When I came in and met with David I could tell these were things he wanted to address with me head on while also helping me meet my fitness goals. Lions Pride Wellness Center has helped me in my movement, mobility, and overall strength training. Look forward to continuing my work there and I highly recommend this facility for anybody looking to take their health and mobility to the next level.

Positive experience: Big facility, very informative coaching

Fantastic experience: LPW is a jack of all trades, type of establishment. The coaching at LPW is exceptional, catering to the individual and their personal goals The coaching staff is able to relay technique and coaching cues that make things simple and easy to understand. The community that you find yourself in is welcoming and inviting, centered on building relationships. Its members are friendly and excited to better themselves next to similar, goal oriented, people who are willing to step outside of their comfort zone to excel in their fitness journey. LPW is consistently bringing a fresh perspective with revolutionary methodologies that foster better health and knowledge of movement patterns. They are committed to excellence while educating their members on every aspect of health and wellness. The programming provided, along with the large amount of services available, offer tons of options for anyone willing to put in the work to make themselves the best version possible.

Fantastic experience: Truth be told, I am a bit biased in this review, having been at Lions Pride since day 1. I met the owner, David Fairbanks through another local CrossFit gym. David’s enthusiasm and passion for helping people get stronger is immediately apparent upon meeting him. After working with David for a few months on the Olympic movements, I knew that’s where I wanted to focus my time. When David announced that he was opening his own facility, it was a no brainer to follow him and continue working together on improving. From the humble beginnings of the wellness center, David has created something great, a community. With almost weekly improvements, Lion’s Pride continues to grow and reach out to the community. With a focus on wellness rather than niche fitness, David has opened opportunities for members to take advantage of nutrition assistance, personal training, mma, personal defense, meal prep, and more. There are plans short term and long term for improving the facility further by adding physical therapy and recovery opportunities. I personally continue to grow by working with David and coaches Joy and Chris. Their guidance and knowledge have been vital for reaching my personal goals. Whether you are a “seasoned” athlete, High school or collegiate athlete, or are just trying to get that beach bod, there is a program for you. The coaches are always supportive and celebrate wins with you. I’ve never felt talked down to, or made to feel inadequate. The coaches take the time to know their members and focus on achieving their goals. I would wholeheartedly recommend stopping by the facility to check out the offerings. Stop by or schedule time to meet with David to discuss personal goals, faculty offerings, and vision for the community and future of the gym. Ask about the community vibes class on Sundays.

Fantastic experience: It's simply outstanding. This is exactly what I wanted in a gym. Each of the coaches are impressively knowledgeable, have an infectious enthusiasm for what they do, and an uncanny commitment to helping you do your best. The community is warm and welcoming. I'd been doing crossfit for 5 years or so before I took my talents to LPW, and I've never enjoyed working out so much before. I want to come early, and I don't want to stop.

Fantastic experience: I have visited many gyms over the years and this gym is like no other! The facility is huge and truly has something for everyone. The owner, coaches, and members are welcoming and make working out fun.

Fantastic experience: I am a lifelong athletic with countless coaches over the years; Dave Fairbanks and his leadership are ahead of their industry. His personal training is progressive and fine-tuned as he removes mental and emotional obstacles I didn't even realize where holding me back from obtaining my fitness goals. He cares about his clients as he teaches fundamentals to excel in any lifelong health and fitness goals. Results are not only immediate but have prevented me from injury. I am forever grateful to LPW for the care, results and change I have seen in my life!

Fantastic experience: LPW is awesome, they have so many offerings that will allow for anyone to learn how to move better, and it can be applied to many specific sports or just the daily life demands. I joined LPW after searching for a local weightlifting gym and I'm so glad I did. The coaches tailor their feedback & cues so that you fully understand them. There is a community of people that will encourage you everyday. I'm so thankful that I discovered LPW & I'm so excited for the future of the wellness center! Come check out the fun!