5th Row Lifting Co (formerly Pinehurst Fitness)

Fantastic experience: I love working out at 5th Row! I have done just about every group fitness class there is and these groups are THE best! They are lifting focused and yet still completely tailorable to all abilities, injuries, and ages. Ryan and Riley are always willing to help, answer questions, and provide substitutes when needed. The people who come to the groups are fantastic and vary in ages, abilities, and strength. It is such a great environment! It is a great workout every time!

Fantastic experience: Ryan is an amazing trainer! He tailors your personal training sessions to your ability and wherever you are on your fitness journey. He is always encouraging but when he knows you give a better effort, he will let you know to step it up. I always enjoy going to workout because I know how good I will feel afterwards. Great place to train!

Fantastic experience: Only a month in, and really loving this place. Best part is that I can take my young kids along. Great pricing too!

Fantastic experience: Want to feel stronger and more tone ladies? This is the place to do it! It only takes a few Small group sessions to get in the groove. I like that I don’t have to be at the gym for 90 minutes doing multiple things - this is one class for 50 minutes. Owner Ryan has experience with all levels of fitness and ability. You can tell he cares about all his members progress - not just the super fit heavy lifters but also the beginners who make progress and show up for their health goals. Ryan and Riley are encouragers and motivators. My only request is a country music workout playlist

Fantastic experience: I am not your typical gym client. I have had 2 hip surgeries and have other muscular and joint issues that prevent me really killing it at the gym. Ryan has expertly modified things to fit my fitness level. He allows me to listen to my body and will change gears to help me get a good workout without risking injury. You really feel how much Ryan wants you to achieve your goals and improve your health!!

Fantastic experience: If I could give it 6 stars I would. My only regret about getting a membership here is that I didn't do it sooner! I love everything about this gym from the workouts, to the members, to the staff. If you are thinking about a membership, step out of your comfort zone and give it a try, your mind and body will thank you!

Fantastic experience: The very best! As an athlete my entire life, I was missing something at all of the MANY gyms I had memberships at. 5th Row provides a sense of community you cannot get anywhere else. Everyone lifts each other up, pushes each other to be better, and Ryan cultivates a place that is really special. You can walk in at any level and will start seeing small improvements in your daily life immediately. I don't know why I didn't start sooner!

Fantastic experience: If you’re looking for a place to get your body moving again, in a truly comfortable place, this is it. It’s always intimidating to start something new or to get back into something but that washes away after your first class. Everyone is welcoming and always helpful; whether you don’t know an exercise or need help adding (or in my case taking off) weights on a bar. What I’ve always hated about gyms is how the egos fill the space and that makes you doubt yourself.. 5th Row has none of that. Seriously could not recommend Ryan and his space more if you’re like me and needed to get moving and working out again!

Fantastic experience: The very best! As an athlete my entire life, I was missing something at all of the MANY gyms I had memberships at. 5th Row provides a sense of community you cannot get anywhere else. Everyone lifts each other up, pushes each other to be better, and Ryan cultivates a place that is really special. You can walk in at any level and will start seeing small improvements in your daily life immediately. I don't know why I didn't start sooner!

Fantastic experience: 5th Row Lifting Company is the best gym I have been involved with in over 30 years. Ryan can challenge all levels of experience. I was a college athlete and he can still kick my butt. The 5amer team is very supportive

Fantastic experience: Ryan is a great trainer. I have never made it this long at a gym, I always got bored and didnt have the desire to go. It's been over a year and I lost a little over 44lbs and will continue to crush it to my goals.

Fantastic experience: I've been going to this gym for about 4 months, and I love it! This is the only place I have found that emphasizes weight lifting in it's classes, and it's exactly what I was looking for. I am feeling stronger, I've lost weight, and I feel more confident. Ryan, the owner, is friendly and you can tell he really cares about his clients. He's been helpful in areas of nutrition and lifting form, so I can do my best. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: 5th Row Lifting Company is the best!!! Ryan has great energy and will make time for members of all fitness levels. The workouts are challenging for all levels, but the program is easy....show up put in the effort and you will see results. No thinking or planning required. All the members are friendly and helpful. Never any sideways looks or comments from anyone. The only person you need to compete with is yourself, to get stronger with every workout.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality A gym for all folks; every level of fitness. 5th Row Lifting Co will elevate your level of fitness with purposeful training sessions, built to keep you engaged and wanting more. The atmosphere inside the new facility is welcoming and the members are encouraging; always rooting for you to improve. I’m hooked!

Fantastic experience: 5th Row Lifting Company is a great gym for anyone looking to become stronger and lead a healthier life. Besides an experienced trainer and lots of different equipment, there is a team of other members who encourage growth and excellence. The focus is always strength which is exemplified by the big basic lifts and complimented by cardio, core and some unique moves to offer a very balanced, thorough and tough workout.

Fantastic experience: Went for the first time to Pinehurst and took a yoga class. Great class, instructor really knew her stuff. Its a really nice gym but that Brittany person was a real show-off.

Fantastic experience: Fifth Row Lifting Company is by far the best gym in Eau Claire for several reasons! One of my favorite things about it is the convenience. No more walking around a gym trying to figure out what I should do. Every day I walk in and Ryan has a super effective 50 minute workout planned out for everyone. I also love how diverse the people are. There are people of all different fitness levels there, and I promise you will fit in no matter who you are. I’ve been to several different gyms and I have never found one that works so perfectly for me until Fifth Row. I have never felt so strong and healthy. I am SO glad I found this place.

Fantastic experience: I have joined many gyms in Eau Claire over the years and have always lost interest. Most trainers with other gyms either push you too hard or not enough. I joined because of my daughter and when I first met Ryan, he was not influenced by my jokes, whining or pretending I was dead. My lifestyle was below sedentary when I started. I found I could work at my own level and proceed when I felt ready. He is there for help and guidance. I think its awesome he doesn't pressure me but enourages without the overuse of "you are doing great", when you know your not. I have been going for almost 3 months and I am addicted. Loving the group workouts. ❤ By far, the best gym.

Fantastic experience: Ryan’s the best - always accommodating, pushes you to safely meet your goals, and makes workouts fun. Convenient app-based schedules, and great setup in his training studio. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I started going to Pinehurst Fitness about a month ago. I have never felt so motivated and had the drive to work out. I look forward to going now and I don’t even dread getting up at 4:30 for the 5am work out, I look forward to it!!!! Ryan has great communication is very flexible and just all around a nice guy!!! I feel like I fit in and a have new family that holds me accountable and pushes me. The laughter and positivity is also a plus!! Highly recommend!!

Fantastic experience: Walking through the door for the first time was the hardest part. Mainly because the last time I worked out was running laps and learning the Fox Trot in high school. I’ve always walked, love walking. But strength training, not so much. I'm glad I finally tried it. The people in my first class were encouraging and made me feel comfortable because they were regular joe's like me. Now 7 months later I would not have guessed I would still be working out. Because the people, the atmosphere and the variety of workouts keeps me coming back. I like not knowing what the workout will be until I walk in the door. Best door I've ever walked through! Ryan has a great place with great people...everyday, real people. Best gym in Eau Claire.

Fantastic experience: I am not even sure where to start.....I have never been able to "stick" to any sort of fitness routine in all of my life. I had a friend beg me to do a 2 week trial at Pinehurst Fitness 9 months ago. I said yes and I started my 2 week trial. I have done this with other gym/fitness programs in the past. I do the 2 weeks and then I end up purchasing a membership because, let's face it, I need to it. I can barely finish a work out or a set, but others around me can. I feel like, if I just keep coming, I will get there too? This usually lasts about 3 months and then "life" gets in the way, I dread going to the gym. I can never find a rhythm and I usually rely on my "friend who made me join" to keep me accountable. At some point, I lose motivation, the friend loses motivation and I just stop going. Pinehurst Fitness is different. Ryan (owner) runs his gym differently. Ryan's approach is all about the members. When I first started, it didn't matter if my "friend to made me join" was there or not, he always welcomed me as they walked in and ALWAYS introduces you to everyone else. With busy work schedules/kids/life, we all workout at different times of the day, different days and there are never the same members in each group workout. You have the opportunity to meet a lot of members and everyone is very friendly. Speaking of kids...you can bring them with! No joke. So there is no excuse of, I didn't have a sitter or I have to pick up my kids from daycare/school and can't make it to the gym. Just bring them with! Ryan trains members of all different fitness levels. It still amazes me most days. You will see members all different shapes/sizes/ages. Ryan's gym is a like big family. Everyone is there to support everyone else. Needless to say, it's been a wild ride for the past 9 months. I actually want to go the gym--I never thought I would ever say that. Everyday is something new and different. We are all very busy and it's nice to show up, execute 50 minutes of a planned workout and you can leave feeling accomplished. No thought on your part and that is what I struggled with for years. I owe it to Ryan and Pinehurst Fitness for making this click for me! I am so thankful I found this gym and all the members that go along with it!

Fantastic experience: Pinehurst Fitness is truly one of a kind, and like no other place in the area. For once I feel as though I am able to stick to a routine and am seeing amazing results. Ryan (owner/trainer) goes above and beyond anyone I have ever worked with. His patience and ability to motivate everyone at his gym is truly a gift. Working out is no longer a chore, and I look forward to all of my sessions. All of the members are awesome to work with and it’s truly a team effort during the group sessions. This place has truly changed my entire outlook of health/fitness and I can honestly say that I’m a lifer! Thank you Ryan for making this place what it is!! Love it!!!!!

Fantastic experience: A successful gym motivates you not just to hit your own fitness goals, but to celebrate the progress that everyone around is making as well. Pinehurst fitness helps you by not just holding you accountable to the goals you set for yourself, but also holding you accountable to your group and your peers who are all struggling just like you. I joined Pinehurst a year ago and have enjoyed significant progress on every fitness goal I had made and along the way met some amazing people that continue to motivate me to push myself. Ryan has not just built an amazing concept of the old fashioned-push-iron gym, but he also teamed that with the new era of group fitness, and along the way he has built a community of good people. If you are looking for a place to not only get fit, but be consistently challenged, this is your place.

Fantastic experience: I’ll start with, if you are not working out here you should be! Ryan (owner/trainer), the variety of the workouts and the people make this gym amazing. I’ve been active my whole life up through playing competitive sports in college but have never been at gym I loved going to. My personal journey at Pinehurst started about 7 months post-baby-number-2. I was in a fitness rut and decided to I wanted to try a personal trainer for more accountability. I started doing one on one sessions two mornings a week with Ryan and then moved to the group sessions after about 6 months. Every single person I’ve met at Pinehurst is so awesome and supportive it really makes going to the workouts a fun experience. I’ve now been going for almost a year and half and I’ve never felt better (physically and mentally!) or stronger. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: I was always very fit and athletic growing up. Over 4 years in college I gained about 65 pounds and completely stopped working out. I was intimidated by most gyms and couldn’t find anything that worked for me or kept me accountable. The amazing reviews are what first attracted me to Pinehurst Fitness, and now, after almost a year at pinehurst, I can confirm the hype is real! The atmosphere of the gym is welcoming to people from all fitness backgrounds. Ryan will work with you to accomplish your goals no matter what they are, he will keep you accountable when you need some motivation, and the other members will push you to do your best. I can’t see myself seeing the results I am at ANY other gym! I highly recommend Pinehurst!

Fantastic experience: With years of being involved in competitive sports in middle school and high school, I always had an active lifestyle. Even in college, I kept hitting the gym, the track, and the weight room, but bounced around from one fitness facility to another, feeling like I never really found a good fit leaving me feeling bored & unmotivated. After graduating college, I continued to bounce from one local gym to the next; I tried every gym in the Eau Claire and Chippewa Falls area and every workout imaginable. From franchises like the YMCA to small, private local gyms like Highland Fitness and CrossFit, to home videos like T25 and spin classes, I really have done it all. I never felt like I belonged, and with that, I lost motivation, became bored again, and made excuses. That all changed when I joined Pinehurst Fitness in Eau Claire in May 2018. I began pretty discouraged; I was in pretty good shape since I was previously at CrossFit, but I did not like the way I looked or how my clothes fit. I started with 30-minute private sessions, despite having a pretty extensive athletic and gym background, it was still intimidating starting new. Upon my request, Ryan took body measurements so I could hold myself accountable and track my progress. (If I’m being completely honest, I took those measurements because I didn’t have that much faith in yet another gym). Right from the get go, Ryan was so easy to work with, very approachable, easy to talk to, accommodating to my busy schedule, and super professional. He listened to my fitness history, what expectations I had for myself, and my overall fitness and health goals. It didn’t take long and he knew my strengths and my weaknesses, always creating custom workouts for my goals specifically that were new, exciting, and pushed me to be my best. After a few months of private sessions, I jumped into the 1-hour group sessions and felt right at home. Everyone at Pinehurst Fitness is so kind and welcoming. Whether the gym is filled with veterans, newbies, young or old members, it’s always a great variety of people who motivate one another in so many different ways. I’ve been at Ryan’s gym for 6 months now, and I know this is where I belong. Coming in in pretty decent shape, I’ve dropped significant inches, lost weight, but also feel great. More importantly, I firmly believe, is that I feel more inspired and more motivated than I ever have before, and it has a lot to do with the awesome community at Pinehurst Fitness that Ryan has created. Every single person there has their own unique story, their journey that they are on and every member at Pinehurst inspires another member in some way, shape, or form. Ryan has built an incredible gym community not only inside those four walls, but also friendships that never would have existed if it wasn’t for his gym. It’s more than losing inches, weight, toning up, and feeling good about your health, it’s about feeling like you’re a part of something, like you belong.

Fantastic experience: Great place to work out. If you feel like going to the gym on your own is not producing the results you want I highly recommend PineHurst Fitness. I love the group classes, you can use weight you feel comfortable with while still pushing yourself every class. There is an easy to use app to sign up for the multiple classes they hold daily. Everyone is very welcoming and after attending for 6 weeks, I've seen results, I feel better mentally and I see familiar faces every day and met some great people. There is a 2 week free trial- no obligations to come try out the fitness center. If you prefer to be one on one there are also individual personal training classes you can sign up for as well.

Fantastic experience: Ryan is very friendly and an amazing trainer. Highly recommended whether you are just starting out or have been working our a long time.

Fantastic experience: THE GOLDILOCKS OF WORKOUT PLACES.. The workouts are challenging without being over the top. Because of that and because the current customers are welcoming to new people (compared to the intimidation that can come with joining a new gym), most new people who join Pinehurst seem to stay forever. I've never stuck with a workout regimen in my life until I started here when it opened in 2014 (now June, 2017). The owner has built a culture that is absolutely unique in our area. No matter what group you end up in, on the days you choose to go, somebody in the group will say something to crack everyone up. This is worth trying out.

Fantastic experience: Owner can accommodate someone at any fitness level, great atmosphere and great people.

Fantastic experience: 5 Stars all the way! Ryan is great and the people that come into this gym are hard workers. Its great to workout here. I really love it.

Fantastic experience: I have been working with Ryan for a couple of months now. He is great to work with, and really cares about his clients. Something different about Pinehurst is that you don't have to have the "PERFECT" body and circumstances to come workout here. Come as you are, and leave sweaty!

Fantastic experience: I've been to the other gyms in town before. Most of them you are on your own to do your exercises and lacks motivation. With the trainers here they are there encouraging you to push harder. Plus the added yoga bonus is quite awesome!!!

Fantastic experience: Great atmosphere, and awesome owner! Love coming to every workout and feel great Everytime I leave!

Fantastic experience: Ryan and Pinehurst is the best! Workout here, and you will never want to stop!

Fantastic experience: This gym is like no other! The people here are so much fun, and have great energy. Ryan is a great trainer and makes sure that each exercise is perfect for each body type. There are fun group classes, personal sessions, and even zumba sometimes too!

Fantastic experience: I love peeling myself out of bed for 5am and 6am workouts! It's really fun and challenging to workout in a small group setting with the instructor and other members encouraging you!!

Fantastic experience: Ryan is awesome! Super easy to work with and we can schedule appointments on his app right from our phone. With my fiance and my busy schedule he makes it so easy to get us in for our workouts. He listens to our goals and makes things fun..

Fantastic experience: If your the type if person who doesn't like working out very much, then COME HERE. This gym isn't a typical gym. You will actually ENJOY your workout and have a great time.

Fantastic experience: My mom took me to workout at Pinehurst Fitness over the summer and I loved it. The workouts and studio are both great. It's not a typical gym, it's a more personal experience. Very fun and effective place to workout!

Fantastic experience: Ryan is awesome. I love the "team" atmosphere. I love the workouts and the people I have met. I have gained strength and confidence since coming here.

Fantastic experience: My husband and I joined Pinehurst Fitness to find time to workout together. Ryan does group fitness sessions that work with our job schedules and he has given us much more. We enjoy the other people we have met and the encouragement from them. Ryan has challenged our abilities and has encountered us to work hard I encourage you to come to one of his group sessions to get started

Fantastic experience: I started going to workout with Ryan and the group in September and I am still going!! It's very laid back, everyone is super friendly and you get a great workout!!! I've lost inches and gained muscle and haven't felt this good in a long time!!! I've always had back problems and the workouts have helped my back tremendously!!!

Fantastic experience: I have been going to Pinehurst since it opened. Ryan was my personal trainer and now, I've changed it up and have been training with Jessie. I love the personal attention and the Pinehurst "Family" feel. Unpretentious, custom training for whatever you're needing. I highly recommend if you're looking for group fitness and/or personal training.

Fantastic experience: Ryan and all of the Pinehurst Fitness clients are amazing. Everyone is welcoming and supportive of one another and there is a sense of community here. Many options with group and individual fitness for all fitness levels.

Fantastic experience: Love this place. Ryan is a great trainer and motivator and makes working out fun! The classes are done in a small group setting and each workout is catered to your individual goals, abilities, and limitations.

Fantastic experience: I started going to Pinehurst in June. I was pretty sure i would hate it but from day one I was hooked. Ryan cares about his clients but its more like a family. Everyone encourages eachother and helps one another. Ryan truly does care about the people who go there. I highly recommend giving Pinehurst Fitness a try you will be hooked. Thanks Ryan you make a difference.

Fantastic experience: Pinehurst Fitness isn't a typical "gym". Thank goodness, as there are plenty of those to pick from. Pinehurst is more like a community, made up of all ages and fitness levels with different goals. Ryan will work with you to help you achieve your own personal goal. The groups are friendly and welcoming, and I consider everyone there a friend I know I wouldn't have stuck it out for 2 years if it weren't for all the great people, and Ryan.

Fantastic experience: Ive been to a couple other places in the area, but found my fit with Pinehurst Fitness. Ryan is great, and the workouts allow you to be a beginner, or walk in having worked out for years. Its a fun environment, where you control how hard you want to push yourself, but Ryan and all the people really motivate you! Theres no contract You can pay a monthly rate, or pay as you go which is great!