Reviews of McGrath Fitness (Gym)

Chris Kopp

I had the pleasure of training under James for over a year. He is different from other trainers since his style is more functional and he focuses on strengthening the body with relation to daily movements or sports related activities. James has a thorough knowledge of biomechanics and creates an easy to understand and follow workout routine for his clients. I would strongly recommend James as a trainer for anyone...... after all he made me, a 46 year old man, capable of competing in sports in a league filled with 20-30 year olds.

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James is an amazing therapist and super personable! I didn’t have much experience in the realm of physical therapy but his NKT approach was very informative and super in depth, I had wicked pain in my biceps and between my shoulders and it was pretty well fixed after one session. James explained what was going on and what was causing the pain, then he showed me how I can help to fix it at home. I highly recommend his services!

Quentin Gardiner

If you have the chance to work with James, I would definitely recommend it. He is very knowledgeable and helps you understand your body, also he is fun to work with!

Joanne Profetto-McGrath

Excellent quality of service from James. He was able to quickly determine my underlying issues and help fix all the pain I had felt. James is very professional and cares about the work being done even after the sessions are over. The care goes above and beyond.

Samantha Bell

James McGrath is an outstanding personal coach!! His knowledge and skills relevant to the body and how it works are excellent. He personalizes my workouts based on my goals, needs and abilities and clearly explains the rationale behind the various planned exercises and movements. James is very supportive and patient during my fitness workouts. Whenever I have suffered injuries or experienced pain in my day to day life, he has taken time to help me resolve these effectively and in a timely manner. James has been my personal coach for approximately 2 years. In that time I have lost 30 pounds, over 20 inches and 10% of my body fat! I am fit and feel/look younger than my 64 years. I highly recommend James McGrath as a personal coach to anyone who is looking to transform his/her life in a positive way both physically and mentally. Joanne

Barb Kreller

I've been training with James for the past few years and I've never been fitter! He helps create a workout specifically for you and his knowledge on functional patterns has helped me overcome some issues with my posture! If you get the chance to work with him it's definitely worth it.

Katelyn Haines

I have suffered with Chronic Pain for over a decade, searching for programs, professionals, and therapies that would help my Myofascial Pain Syndrome. I won a free session with James and it is the most valuable prize I have ever won. Since I can't describe what it is that he does exactly, I have come to think of him as a body 'mechanic'. He spent time asking me questions, testing out different muscles and movements, and before I knew what was happening he had figured out an obscure muscle or tendon pattern that was not working properly. I feel immediate relief after my sessions with him, but the homework that I leave with totally change the way my body feels and is able to move. Thanks to his specialized knowledge, gentle and kind demeanor, and his desire to really help people has made him one of the few health professionals who I think is worth the investment (an man...have I tried a LOT of health professionals!). Finding James was a big piece of how great I am feeling lately, and I whole-heartedly recommend his specialized skill set. Thank you James.

Tracy Smith

I went to see James at McGrath Fitness to help cope with hip pain caused by arthrites. I was amazed at the knowledge he had of our muscular system!! The direction he gave and hands on demonstration of how the body works helped to ease the pain associated with the arthritis. His expertise was phenomenal!! I would highly recommend him to anyone seeking an answer to pain or desiring fitness expertise!!!

Luke Efird

I started working with James four months ago after surgery on my hip. From the start, I’ve been very impressed with his knowledge and professionalism. I have been very happy with the various approaches he uses. Although my hip is quite compromised, James has worked with me and encourages me to do what I am capable and he adapts exercises for me when my hip just won’t have it!! I would highly recommend James. He is very passionate and it shows through his work! Thank you James! Natalie Legault

Nitin Singh

I can't speak directly for James' personal training, but I visit him for his NKT knowledge. Since I started seeing him, he has expertly diagnosed the root of my chronic pain, and shown me exercises to fix it. After walking out of his office, I always feel a significant decrease in pain and an increase in mobility. He's helped me more in four visits than chiropractors and massage therapists have helped in three years. James is magic.

Khalil Wright

James is extremely knowledgeable and personable with his clients! You can truly tell he’s passionate about health and fitness as he continues to expand his education. He continues to help me grow closer to my health and fitness goals! I highly recommend seeing James to better yourself, help reach your fitness goals and your overall well-being!

Jack Morrison

James provided the most effective movement therapy I've ever had. His meticulous, coherent, and comprehensive approach isolated the problems to focus the therapy that made it very effective. Far better than the family doctor or traditional physio, I was surprised how fast and effective I saw results. I highly recommend James. He knows his stuff!

Angela R.

James was a great trainer. Made me work hard every class. Tried to kill me a couple times but really enjoyed it. Thanks James keep up the good work.

Nat Shawn Legault

Ok so James is a wizard! At 42 I could hardly bend over and lift the lid of the toilet for the fist few hours of my day. I had been to a chiropractor many times to be adjusted and always end up back to where I started. In the first 4 sessions with James I could bend down and put my finger tips on the ground (I have never in my life been able to do that. Like ever) James has a knowledge and approach to healing and fixing tissues imbalances that I have never before run into. Once we had my back fixed we worked on strengthening my old body. I love his approach to this!!! It’s not just dead lifts, bench and squats! James has a way more functional approach to building strength! Go see him and you will not be disappointed!

Randy Ellis

James was instrumental in helping me recover from a back injury. Highly recommended!

Kelson Lyon

James McGrath is extremely attentive and dedicated to creating a workable plan for each individualized person. He’s friendly, knowledgeable, and relatable while exhibiting professionalism in his work. James reliably follows-up with clients and genuinely cares about their progress. He’s one that is truly dedicated to improving the lives of others.

Chris Murphy

Having difficulties recovering from an emergency eye surgery that was causing headaches, blurred vision, and depth perception issues I sought help from James. Being disappointed by previous interactions with other health professionals I was surprised how different James’ approach was. He was not just looking at the injury but considering the effects on the entire body and the consequences of the eye trauma. He recognized the imbalances created and devised a plan to help correct that and retrain my eye. James is extremely knowledgeable and thorough. He has a relaxed and professional tone which made me feel very comfortable and easy to talk to. Within the following days there was a vast improvement in depth perception, peripheral vision, eye strain, and my headaches subsided, which I was so grateful for. I was also surprised with the detailed email sent to me after the appointment with all the information gathered from the session and a practical ongoing treatment plan to help me continue with the healing process. I highly recommend James for anyone wanting or needing to improve their physical being. He’s really good at what he does!