Jacksonville Fitness Academy

Fantastic experience: After moving to the Jacksonville area in 2018 and almost two years without group training effort, I found Patrick Henigan and the Jacksonville Fitness Academy. Pat and his team of highly qualified personal trainers design individual monthly training/exercise/diet programs in a small manageable group setting that are challenging with measurable results. I have realized weight loss and a great boost in strength and energy levels over the past year of training. I look forward to my fun, but focused training sessions each week.

Fantastic experience: Friendly professional staff and owner.

Fantastic experience: If you know you have any sort of fitness goal (lose/gain weight, get jacked, increase your cardio conditioning, or just to avoid injury or look good in a suit), JaxFit is going to be the most effective way to have yourself heard, develop a plan to get there, and then (most importantly) help you hold yourself accountable to actually doing it. the gym itself has a healthy mixture of complete noobs, elite-level athletes, and everything in between (plus whatever *gestures wildly* I am), and an experienced staff from different walks/perspectives of life that are there to not only push you, but *actually* make sure your form is good so you don’t hurt yourself, and each exercise does what it’s intended to do. Getting fit requires hard work and time - there’s no shortcut around it. JaxFit is the superior way to outsource everything involved other than the weights going up and down and the food going in and out, so that you are not wasting either of those things. Highly, highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: This is exactly what I needed my whole life! Before joining, I knew nothing about what to eat or how to work out to see results. After my first month with Jacksonville Fitness Academy, I started seeing my body take shape. My energy levels have increased, I feel more confident, and I am excited for what I will look like a year from now. Huge thanks for Chase, Pat, Sabrina, and Shawn for actually caring about my health and strength gains.

Fantastic experience: Just finished my 1st year with Jax Fit Academy. Trainers, programs and fellow members are all great people! Highly recommend.

Fantastic experience: If you want to get serious about your health and well being this is a great place to join. Everyone is very friendly here and although the gym is small it has everything and more you will ever need to get the results you desire.

Fantastic experience: If you are serious about wanting to reach your fitness goals, then I strongly recommend joining the Jax Fit family! They literally have something for everyone. If you want to lose weight but can't get to the gym - they have virtual classes available online. If you want a personal trainer but think it's too expensive - they use a shared trainer concept so it's actually affordable. If you are not sure what to eat - they offer a nutrition plan that works. Coach Pat is invested in your health and he won't lie to you. He gives you all the tools you need and all you have to do is show up (consistently)! BTW, I absolutely adore the afternoon trainers, Sabrina and Chase! They are so fun and it feels like we have been friends for a while even though I've only been going to JFA for about 5 months. The other gym-goers that I've met are equally as awesome! Everyone is so nice and we encourage each other. I am also happy to report that I've made significant improvement in the mobility of my shoulder and I've lost 30 pounds so far! My energy levels are way up and I actually look forward to working out now! I'm excited to continue this journey and I couldn't have picked a better group of people to spend time with three days a week. TLDR: Join Jax Fit Academy - its the best decision you'll ever make for yourself.

Fantastic experience: JaxFit not only has the best approach around for every fitness level, but also promotes all around healthy lifestyles! I joined a few different gyms in the area, including crossfit gyms, and this gym has them beat! The gym is clean, everyone there is highly qualified, the atmosphere is supportive, and prices are VERY reasonable. Most of all, Pat taught me workout tips and tricks that I'll continue to use always. The online training app and nutrition counseling helped me reach my PR goals. Something about their method helps you really absorb the knowledge they pass on. Plus it's great supporting a well-run local family business, rather than chains (good luck resolving billing problems when you're arguing with a franchise machine). Thanks JaxFit for teaching me lifelong health and growth! Whether you're looking to help achieve a PR, pass a fitness test, or just want to transition to a healthier lifestyle, this is the best gym for it! I guess there's a reason it's called a fitness academy and not just a gym

Fantastic experience: Very personalized experience that gets results. Pat is great at what he does and makes sure your hard work pays off with results.

Fantastic experience: Love this place, love the environment, and the trainer and the trainers are about you..I use to go to the gym, but now I live In this place, awesome.. They make sure you get the training you need or want..

Fantastic experience: I've been training at Jax Fitness Academy for the past 8 months and have been completely thrilled with my results. I've gained 15 pounds of pure muscle since I joined. I still have 5 more to gain to meet my goal and I still maintain a 30" waist. All of the trainers are very knowledgable in the health and fitness vertical and provide helpful advice in regard to my eating habits, training routines, and recovery. It's a very friendly and non-judgmental atmosphere as well. I highly recommend joining JFA if you are serious about your health and fitness. IT WORKS!

Fantastic experience: Thanks to Patrick I now have to figure out new clothes because I don't fit in anything! Seriously listen to him, do the work, and you'll have to keep revamping your goals because you will meet each one.

Fantastic experience: Knowledgable, caring team that seeks to understand client needs and tailor the program to the client.

Fantastic experience: Positive: Communication , Professionalism , Quality

Fantastic experience: This place is great! Wonderful trainers that tailor a fitness plan specially for you. All trainers are knowledgeable and helpful during your workout to ensure proper form and to make the most of your workout! Great environment with people of all fitness levels sharing the same goal of a healthy and fit lifestyle. No judgement at this place! They also provide regular emails with fitness tips and nutrition recommendations specifically for you! Best gym I’ve ever joined! You won’t regret it!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism , Quality Wonderful, professional, friendly staff! First gym I've ever been to that actually cares about helping me reach my goals. Not only do they focus on the best workout for me, but also helping me meet my nutritional needs.

Fantastic experience: Pat is amazing! The whole staff is one of a kind. If you want to transform your lifestyle then this is the place for you!

Fantastic experience: I have been working out at Jax Fit Academy after hitting a fitness plateau and have been so happy with the programs, the trainers and the overall atmosphere. Jax Fit is like a big family, you are known by name and it is just a fun and supportive place not just with the trainers and owner, Pat...but also the other members. Your own fitness goals are considered carefully in every program and because of that I have seen progress and performed much better in my running and in my lifting. If you are looking to see real results, get stronger and fitter and have a lot of fun doing it- this is the place for you!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism , Quality Jacks fitness is one of the most truly best training gyms around , Learned new techniques, new eating habits , Patrick is very knowledgeable, disciplined and hard working for your health and body goals. this will always be my gym away from my gym.

Fantastic experience: Pat and the team do an excellent job helping clients achieve their goals. I’m probably as strong as I’ve ever been and feel like I’m making progress towards my weight loss goals. The other thing I’ve noticed is their attention to detail and being able to build workout plans around pre-existing injuries. If you have had an injury that has held you back in the past, visit Pat and I bet he can come up with a plan that will work.

Fantastic experience: wonderful trainers.

Fantastic experience: Very personable group of trainers. They care about you and your health in and outside of the gym. I've been working out at Jax Fit Academy for the past 3 months and have seen the most process than I ever had in my fitness. It's nice to be part of a gym who cares about their clients and are down to Earth people. Also it's nice to chat with other clients while you're working out who are working on improving themselves too. If you're thinking about it, do it. It's worth the money. (disclaimer: results and progress won't happen though if you don't put in the work!)

Fantastic experience: These guys are great and unlike any other gym or trainer I have been too. They've really helped me out with reducing back pain and starting to get back into shape. I'm very glad I joined.

Fantastic experience: I love this gym. Everyone is so welcoming and the programs they build are specialized for each client and their needs. I’ve been to a lot of other gyms, but this one is the best. My strength has grown so much in a short period of time. They also pay attention if you have any past injuries, and they work with you to strengthen areas of concern. I had knee issues that are essentially gone now. If you are consistent, you will reach your goals and do it without getting hurt. Best gym in JAX!

Fantastic experience: I really look forward to Catherine’s classes every week! She puts together effective workouts and is so energetic and fun as an instructor. After a month of going about twice a week, I have already started to notice some amazing results that I otherwise have not achieved just on my own. Both Pat and Catherine demonstrate an impressive and accurate working knowledge of their fitness programs AND the human body (which I appreciate as a licensed massage therapist)!

Fantastic experience: Positive: Professionalism Absolutely top notch! Knowledgeable. No nonsense. Accommodating. Clean, comfortable gym atmosphere. The trainers make you feel like family. They push you to be the best you can be. Highly recommend!

Fantastic experience: Jacksonville Fitness Academy is top notch. As a fellow coach I can honestly say I would hire them to train me and be more than happy to recommend any of my clients go see the team there. Not only for there excellent training programs and coaches but the way they interact and treat all of their clients. If you are in the Jacksonville area and are sitting on the fence about joining a gym don't hesitate. Join Jacksonville Fitness academy and you wont be disjointed.

Fantastic experience: Owners, trainers here are the !!! Great place... Makes you feel like family at the get go.

Fantastic experience: From my personal experience with exercise you can have all the latest equipment, have the best facilities, and offer the best products. None of that stuff mattered after a while because I was still me. My attitude and thoughts towards fitness was still the same. What makes this company stand out to me is their dedication to help shape your attitude and and view on fitness. Their ability to keep it simple and straightforward to help enrich your fitness journey is second to none. Jacksonville has a gift in its own backyard and I highly recommend Jax fit academy!

Fantastic experience: Went to Patrick for personal training as a bridge between physical therapy and CrossFit and all the other crazy ish I like to do. I have a degenerative disc in my lower back that causes major issues if I don't consistently train (my biggest bad habit, let's be real). He did a great job of programming content that left me fatigued when I left. Plus I wasn't just doing planks the whole session. Zzzz He truly knows his stuff and easily modified the second he noticed any issues with a movement we were doing. He's not just a trainer, he is a coach. Highly recommend for long-term personal training or short-term 'get my a** in gear sessions".

Fantastic experience: Pat used to run through workouts with me when we worked together at a gym in Philadelphia years ago. He was always very attentive to details and strict with making sure my form was on point, something I knew nothing about at the time. After Pat moved to Florida and started Jacksonville Fitness Academy, I worked with him briefly as an online client. After just a couple weeks of his personally tailored workouts, I started seeing results and friends started noticing! After a week or two, I was even able to do 5 consecutive pushups in a row without assistance from my knees, which I had never been able to do before! I only stopped working with Pat because of personal motivation problems (it was summer, I really enjoyed happy hour, I was doing my workouts from home and the tv and chocolate were easier to attain than a workout routine, any other excuse I could find, etc.) but I have always kept up with his blog posts and social media. I have been back in the gym now for a bit over a year and Pat’s blog posts and tips on Instagram have been such a HUGE help with my own routine. I have learned such an immense amount about shoulder mobility and strength, something I struggle with, and it has helped me so much, not only in the gym, but with conquering back pain in everyday life. Pat is one of the most professional, knowledgeable, hard working, personable and dedicated personal trainers I know. He truly cares about his clients and wants them to (safely!) push their hardest, and that kind of support is everything when it comes to loving the gym.

Fantastic experience: No two classes are the same. The coaches are down to earth, fun, and they create an energetic atmosphere that makes everyone want to work harder and have fun doing it. The equipment and the workspace is top-notch. The location is easy to get to no matter where you work or live. If you've been toying with the idea of joining a gym or taking classes or seeing a professional trainer - THIS is the place to do it.

Fantastic experience: I just started attending classes here and have been loving it. The prices are super reasonable and the class sizes are small. I think I have finally found somewhere that I can commit to for much longer than a month or two.

Fantastic experience: Outstanding! The best kept secret in Jacksonville that needs to get out. If you're serious about transforming yourself safely and effectively without the BS, this is the place for you! I'm hooked!

Fantastic experience: I’ve been to many gyms and have had multiple trainers with minimal success. That all changed when I had Pat (the owner). He was brutally honest with me in terms of my diet and weight loss expectations. However, because of that honesty I was able to get to level of fitness and weight that I desired.

Fantastic experience: Awesome trainer, great workout plans! I've been a client since Dec 2016 and have made great improvements in my health, physique and strength

Fantastic experience: I worked with Pat for several months while he lived in Philadelphia. Pat is easy to talk to, pushes you to exhaustion in every session, and genuinely cares about his clients. You won't be disappointed!

Fantastic experience: So much of modern life offers nothing but frustration and complexity. Taxes? Politics? Social media? Teaching your cat Spanish? It's all too much at times, and the overwhelming temptation to just flatten out in front of Honey-Boo-Boo reruns with tortillas and ice cream rears its all-too-familiar head. Which is what makes Patrick Henigan and his magical Fitness Academy such a straightforward antidote: all you have to do is listen to him and do what he says. This man knows Fitness with a capital "F." Peppering his (mostly) gentle delivery with good humor and spot-on observations, you'll almost certainly end any time a JAX Fit Academy by losing track of time from the fun you'll be having. The best part? You'll be setting yourself up for health and happiness. Personal anecdote: I am 40lbs into my own personal life change and Pat's whole-life and core-strength approach have been the difference. Everything he emphasizes makes sense and is scientifically founded. So drive by, or even just connect with him and his magical little academy on line. You'll change your life for the better and have a great time in the process.

Fantastic experience: I look forward to the articles Pat writes and posts in his blog. They're always entertaining, informative, and a call to arms for action. Pat motivates while holding you accountable through his words to constantly remind readers it's up to them to do the work.

Fantastic experience: Patrick is a great guy, whose motivate me to the next level of fitness. After getting a bit chubby in the off season, he helped me to get right back into form. Thanks Patrick!