High Performance Gym

Fantastic experience: I am so excited to be training with such dedicated trainers as Clay and Elizabeth Burwell of High Performance Gym. I have not personally stepped foot in to a "gym" in ten years. With a fit and gorgeous wife like mine that is an ultra marathon/trail runner, I found that it was time for me to start looking the part! These guys have pushed me over the past 5 months and the results have been great! I have lost over 21 pounds, and 3 inches off my waist. I can't wait to continue training with them, and the great group of friends I have made there that also make this journey fantastic. If your in Greenville, this is the place to be!

Fantastic experience: I started at High Performance Gym Dec. 2012. I was so fat I honestly looked 6 months pregnant. I have pics to prove it. My life was a big bag of crap. Since starting at this gym I have double in strength, finished the Marine Corps Marathon (26 Miles) with minimum running/preparation, and have easily lost 30-40lbs of fat off my body. I was raised in the gym by my Father and over the last 10 years I got fat and lazy. What I like about this gym that I have not seen since high school is the comradery with the other members and trainers. Most gyms you walk into you work out alone, around people who don't want to be bothered, people you don’t want to talk too, and it’s hard to achieve the results you want. At the end of 2012 I was looking to leave the Greenville area because I was so unhappy with my life. What they provide and my hard work has kept me around. I decided I was going to give them a solid year of training to see what would happen. Clay taught me that quitting is habit forming and that quitting is what is wrong with most American’s. I know this because I was one of them. It’s been one solid year of training and I’m attracting new people, making more money, my confidence is up, my weight is down, and I started a new company and a workshop teaching what I specialize in. It did not come easy. I had to bust my butt to get it. None of this would have happened if I had moved away running from me and my problems. No matter if I stay or leave Greenville, I will always stay in touch with both Clay and his wife Elizabeth. They have changed my life that much. If you think I’m lying on here reach out to me.

Fantastic experience: This is the best gym I have ever worked out at. Clay and Elizabeth Burwell not only know what they are talking about when it comes to fitness and training, they are friendly and encouraging. They take personal stake in each of their members pushing them to their max and helping them find the best version of themselves. That is what they have done with me. In 10 months I have grown to love working out, I went from 1-2 days a week to 4-6 without fail. My body has transformed and my confidence has increased. You want a change in your life, High Performance Gym, will do just that.

Fantastic experience: I am cancelling this gym membership, only because the military is moving me up North. I have been actively training weightlifting & martial arts for 10+ years and have seen lots of gyms in the state. It is incredibly difficult to find a gym that has all of these 3 things: Caring Killers, Exceptional Training, Freedom to Train. Caring Killers: The instructors, members, and families you are exposed to at this gym make you feel welcome and encouraged on day 1. Coach Clay has an excellent knowledge base of multiple forms of martial arts and can help people from different backgrounds link their skills together. But, this is not Planet Fitness. We trained hard and we trained to inflict pain. Weak men have no power which they are responsible for controlling. To give an example of the culture here: one of the Wednesday sessions, this guy came in wearing 2 shirts (clearly his first day, we get after it, you won't survive in 2 shirts). He was horrible at BJJ, but he trained hard, and when he did something right in the live rolling, it put a smile on the face of everyone there. They were genuinely excited that he came in and got better. Exceptional Training: I got better during every session I went to. Whether it was a small technical nugget, or a piece of wisdom linked to training that I could take home with me. These people know what they are doing. Equipment wise, they have the right stuff, no fancy machines, just exactly what you need and very high quality. If you want a fancy machine, check out the mommy gym down the road. If you want equipment that has proven to get results, come here - their stuff is really nice. Freedom to Train: There is nothing worse than walking into a gym, seeing tons of high end crossfit equipment paired with BJJ mats and other training gear, then hearing that those are two different sections of the gym that require two different memberships...blahhhh, see ya man I'll go somewhere else. This does not describe HPG. As a member, their gym is your gym. Hours are flexible, you can hop in a class, lift on your own, etc. They want you to get better and are willing to be flexible to make that happen for you. I was only at this gym for 3 months. I have never left a gym review in my life, but HPG was so excellent that I had to share.

Fantastic experience: Jam-up-jelly-tight amazing. Started here the end of Jan 2022. Best decision since moving to the Greenville area in Sept 2021. Coach Clay and all the trainers are the best. A community and brotherhood everyone should have in their life. See you on the mats :) .

Fantastic experience: This is a great place to find personal growth. The room is FULL of respect and care. There is detailed training that is accompanied by patience. They want you to grow. They want you to learn. Clay not only trains kids and adults to protect themselves but to become a better version of YOU.

Fantastic experience: Awesome place to roll

Fantastic experience: High Performance Gym is by far the BEST Brazilian Jui Jitsu academy in the upstate. Clay and Elizabeth Burwell are very professional and knowledgeable. Hands down the best! It's a welcoming environment and I would highly recommend High performance Gym to anyone interested in self defense. This academy/gym is extremely clean and well put together. High Performance Gym has a family atmosphere and truly cares about each person as family. I can't say enough great things about the people and process!

Fantastic experience: Most amazing gym environment I have ever been to and brought my children to. As a family we feel safe, accepted, not judged and we can not put a price on the great training we have been receiving. Extremely thankful to have found this gym. A home away from home.

Fantastic experience: Great gym with great people!

Fantastic experience: Update - been rolling here almost 1.5 years. Still nothing but the best atmosphere. You will be challenged in a way that makes you better. And I will tell you the other students are like family to me. They are all out to help you get better. Don't be intimidated. Come out and check it out for an AWESOME experience. Cannot say enough good things about this gym. Clay and his team are awesome. Also, and no less important, the people who train at this gym are genuinely concerned about each other and they HELP each other!. There are no dopes here! I'm just learning Jiu Jitsu and it is an awesome experience for both body and mind. Clay is a true professional at what he does. You will be glad you chose this gym. I also applaud him for his commitment to Veterans and Cops. Top notch guy and top top top notch gym!

Fantastic experience: This is the best Gym out there. Not only does Mr. Clay help you perfect your form to become stronger and healthier without injuring your body, the people there that are working out as well are very encouraging and motivating to do better and to keep coming back for more. I am more than satisfied with this gym there isn't words to describe my satisfaction with this gym. I encourage you to try it to see what im talking about and you will see what I see and never want to go to any other gym or trainer.

Fantastic experience: I started with Clay and Elizabeth Burwell at High Performance Gym the beginning of Aug 2019. At that time I was approaching 250lbs and was in the worse shape of my life. Being only 38 I was most likely on my way to an early grave. Words will never express the gratitude I have to these two for their compassion and love for helping people achieve there fitness goals and to live healthier lives. They treat you nothing short of family and will be there to help you through some of your most challenging times but also be there for the wonderful moments of achievement which I know firsthand can be done. I myself with their help and encouragement have lost over 65lbs in less than 6 months. I cannot wait to see what the future holds for me and what these two amazing individuals will do for me physically, mentally, and spiritually. I would highly recommend these people and this gym over any other. Dr. Norman B Fine

Fantastic experience: This is a great place to train Jiu Jitsu, Gi and no-Gi. Nothing but good vibes, great people, and legit techniques. Clay is a true Black Belt from a stellar lineage under Josh Griffiths of Clockwork Jiu Jitsu. There's men, women, old and young, mixed belts, and a large group of kids for the kids classes.

Fantastic experience: This place deserves 5+ stars. Clay and Elizabeth as well as the other coaches are highly skilled and work with each person at the level of fitness they are at. I've learned so much in just a few months practicing Brazilian Jiu Jitsu that will stay with me for the rest of my life. However the best part of HPG is the community of gym members. Everyone wants to see each other succeed and become the best person they can be!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been training at High Performance for two years and I strongly believe it is the best training environment available in Upstate SC. I started attending their Strength & Conditioning classes just after recovering from ORIF surgery due to an ankle fracture. Clay and Elizabeth are are both extremely knowledgable, as well as mindful trainers. Work outs are in a small group and all exercises are scaled based on individual needs and goals. Injury prevention is ALWAYS top of mind, unlike many “box” gyms. Beyond the unprecedented physical progress I’ve made at High Performance, I’ve also gained wonderful friends that truly are like family. We encourage and support one another in AND outside of the gym, and new faces are always welcomed with handshakes and smiles. This place is next level, guys. When you’re finally tired of doing the same circuit on the ‘ole exercise machines, do yourself a favor and sign up!

Fantastic experience: This gym is so motivating and unlike anything I’ve ever been to before! Clay and Elizabeth are awesome people. I worked out for 2.5 years in college. When I graduated and moved to Greenville 2 years ago, I left my healthy lifestyle behind. I gained weight and lost my drive. High Performance Gym has me back on my feet and back at the top of my game. Every morning I wake up thinking about the gym and how excited I am to get there. Everyone is welcome at High Performance Gym. This is a place of progress and high moral. It doesn’t matter what kind of shape you’re in, everyone is working to get better. I have met so many nice motivating people! HPG has changed my life for sure, my only regret is not starting earlier!

Fantastic experience: High Performance Gym is simply the best gym I have ever been to. There is no comparison…none! This is not like any “ordinary gym”, this gym is a place where everyone is welcome. Clay and Elizabeth are one of the most dedicated professional trainers I have ever met, they don’t just know about working out, they are very encouraging, and they are always teaching you the correct and SAFE way to train. Every day is different, it keeps it fresh and the workouts even though sometimes they are strong, and they are fun and bring out the best in you! If you are worried about being “judged”, don’t! Everyone that I’ve met at this gym is super friendly and everyone encourages each other, it is an amazing feeling. If you have never touched a weight in your life, if you have ever thought to yourself “I can’t do that” or any similar thoughts, don’t be scared, it all starts with the simple decision of saying “I want to do this” and from there, Clay and Elizabeth will guide the way and bring REAL results. I’ve been with HPG almost 5 months now and in this short period of time I have seen myself transform not just physically but also mentally and morally. I have strengthened to believe in myself, be patient, respect and discipline. If you want to be in the best shape of your life and feel awesome about it, look no further and come to High Performance Gym! Best decision I have ever made.

Fantastic experience: Best Gym in the upstate!!! Not only does Clay provide top notch training the atmosphere could not be better. Absolutely no pretention and the people that train here are all extremely nice and get after it. Don't go anywhere else.

Fantastic experience: What a solid place to train! Clay is an approachable but hardline-disciplined subject matter expert in fitness and physical training. The facility itself is thoughtfully organized with well-maintained equipment, everything one would want or need. They're constantly assessing needs as well so the place stays up-to-date. If you train jiu jitsu, they have something for you too. Clay is a skilled BJJ brown belt, and the place has brand new tatami-style Zebra mats (which he cleans and sanitized obsessively). You'd be hard pressed to find a better value in the upstate, too. Swing by and check them out!