Training For Warriors - South Metro

Fantastic coaches and attendees! The atmosphere is so supportive and every workout can be done by beginners or those who have been working out for years. I especially love how the coaches can help you adjust if you have an injury so you don’t miss you adapt. Couldn’t recommend them more!

I can’t sing the praises highly enough of the coaches and members of TFW South Metro. It is the most welcoming and positive environment I have ever worked out in. The workouts are always purposeful, focusing on foundational movements, designed with intention. The coaches are extremely knowledgeable and energetic.
I am also a member of Stonger TogetHER at TFW, a women’s group focusing on weight loss. If you are a woman looking for a supportive environment for your goals, this is it!

I joined to get in shape, but I’ve gotten so much more. Increased mobility, great leadership in proper technique. I’ve learned how to use equipment properly and confidently. I really enjoy all the people at the gym. Any class I have gone to people are willing to assist, encourage, and are enthusiastic to be there. It is a positive atmosphere that brings me in daily.

Debbie and Eric at the TFW are amazing! I was looking for a program where I can focus on my mobility, strength training and weight loss; their program checked off all the boxes! They provide services/attention to track your progress and advise how to appropriately achieve your goals. Everyone there is welcoming and supportive, never short of equipment or space, and I am excited to be part of their success! Join today!

At TFW South Metro (Savage,MN) I have gained strength, mobility, and knowledge on healthy living. My confidence as an individual has grown tremendously. Coaches Eric and Debbie have created a safe place for people to grow in their fitness journey. They coach safe lifting for a functional life, and daily nutrition skills for weight loss and maintaining weight loss. I have been a member for 5+ years and I love it!

I’ve been coming here for 2.5 years. Eric and Debbie are phenomenal coaches. It’s Forbes with a class, but a personal touch. It is my favorite place that I’ve ever worked it at. No pressure, all skill levels and goals are accepted. I highly recommend TFW South Metro!

TFW is the best gym I've ever been to. The coaches and people are so encouraging. I noticed my strength increasing within my first few months at TFW, which has never happened at any other gym. I am also part of the StrongerTogetHER group which is a women's group that focuses on training, nutrition, and mindset. It is an awesome group to be a part of if you are a woman looking to develop healthier habits. I encourage anyone to join TFW, you will not regret it.

TFW South Metro is a familia full of incredible people who I enjoy working out with every day. Coaches Eric and Debbie are fantastic, supportive, and know their stuff. They always bring their best selves to the dojo and that makes us want to do the same. TFW South Metro is different than other gyms. It’s a place where you gain strength in so many ways, sometimes it’s strength you didn’t even know you had. I am so glad I took a chance and walked through the door 2 years ago.

This place is more than a gym, it's a way of life - transformational, life changing, uplifting and supportive. The incredible coaches support you as you aspire to reach your goals while the fellow students cheer you on and celebrate your wins. Joining TFW is one of the best decisions I have made in my life for both my physical and mental wellbeing.

TFW South Metro is frankly in a different league from others in the market. Eric and Debbie have created workouts that push a seasoned athlete and still are scalable to a beginner. The workouts range from strength training, cardio/weighted movement based, faster cadence total body, and reset/recovery days. The approach is more of an approach to life, than simply working out. They address food, sleep, headspace, and how it correlates with your performance inside and outside of the gym. Being held responsible and still motivating without coming off as condescending is a fine line. They manage to walk it well. When you do your research it becomes obvious quickly how far ahead they are from their peers. I have been going there for about 7 years now. Truly amazing. Being a highly self-motivated individual myself I appreciate the commitment they bring every single day. The energy and genuine passion is contagious. TFW South Metro is simply TOP TIER.

Eric and Debbie are amazing! I have participated in many different types of fitness programs, but this one goes above and beyond anything else I have seen. Besides getting a fabulous workout…that varies constantly so you never get bored…they are able to push you AND build you up at the same time. I have always felt like a better person leaving their classes than when I first arrived, both physically and mentally. They are extremely knowledgable and are constantly providing fitness, nutrition, and wellness information. Unlike other gyms, the atmosphere is extremely inviting for all levels. I would highly recommend TFW-South Metro to anyone wanting to improve their physical wellbeing!

TFW is more of a family than a gym. Eric, Debbie and Val create an environment that both takes you as you are, yet challenges you to become better everyday. This is place for people who play the long game, who are looking to get better as people, and who want to change the course of their lives for the better.

I have learned to do things I didnt think I could in my mid 40's, and I learned many of the things from members older than me :) From Deadlifts to chin ups to the importance of daily movement, the biggest lessons boil down to not necessarily doing more, but doing it again. Simple, repeatable, challenging.

If you are looking for a group to join that will help you reach your goals, hold you accountable, and teach you the repeatable steps necessary, then TFW is absolutely for you!

Training For Warriors has been a wonderful experience for me. I have been involved in sports my whole life and have always been very active. However, after college I still was active, but I had no direction in my training and began to plateau. I was introduced to the Training to Warrior program and I instantly fell in love with it! Eric and Reid are fantastic coaches who make working out very fun even though you are working very hard! They are very knowledgeable and can individualize the workout for anyone! I recommend TFW anyone who is interested in becoming a stronger more confident person!

I have been training with Eric now for several years, and he is by far the best personal trainer and coach I have ever worked with! Since TFW opened up and having the chance to also work with Reid, they are an unbeatable team with an energy and motto that no other gyms can match!

Also being a member of the Minnesota National Guard, I greatly appreciate the support they give to Firefighters, Police and Military members with a 20% discount for that! I've never had a gym give that much of a discount of appreciation for those fields!

I have nothing but great things to say about TFW and applaud Eric and Reid for being great coaches and trainers!!

TFW South Metro provides me the opportunity to relieve stress, get strong and be part of something bigger. My workouts are challenging and my coaches help me to set lofty goals that are realistic. Come check it out-you will find some awesome people!

This is the absolute best training program I have participated in. I love the coaches Eric and Reid and their approach to fitness. They incorporate strength, speed, body movement and mobility to create a fun, challenging program that I can't get enough of. I appreciate the culture they have established where everyone of all levels feels comfortable and welcome. There's nothing better than sharing encouragement with others when you are all working as hard as you can. I have also learned so many great nutritional details that have really helped with my levels of energy and fat loss. I can feel myself getting stronger every day and that, along with Eric and Reid's wonderful understanding of my strengths, weaknesses and potential has given me new confidence and excitement about being healthy and strong! I am so happy to be part of the TFW family. You should check out these coaches and phenomenal program. It will not only change your body, it will change the way you think!

TFW provides more than just an amazing workout. They provide a carefully programmed, functional and fun total body workout. As coaches, Eric and Reid are fully engaged during the session making sure clients are supported, encouraged, challenged and educated throughout. I leave every workout feeling strong and motivated and also that I've gained knowledge in how to achieve my fitness goals.

I love the size, hours, and atmosphere of this gym. And, I am totally addicted to the group training!! I could no longer motivate myself in my at-home fitness room.

I have been training with Coach Eric Parent, the owner of TFW South Metro, for over 10 years. He is exceptional at designing workouts that build my strength, flexibility, balance, and mobility while taking into account old knees and joints. During Covid he has created programs for my husband and me using an app, short custom videos, and weekly zoom calls to set goals and assess progress. We are both in our 70s. Eric is as effective working with us as he is with young athletes, people starting out after years of inactivity, and everyone in between. The TFW facility is very welcoming. Eric and his coaches are encouraging, positive, and inspiring in their approach. Their attitude sets the culture for class participants as well. New members are welcomed warmly. I highly recommend TFW South Metro.

I have been coached by trainer/owner Eric Parent for 10 years. All of the TFW-South Metro trainers are excellent. They design each class session and the weekly series of class sessions to build strength, flexibility, and endurance. They teach detailed warm ups that prevent injury and assure muscles are appropriately prepared for class.

The individual training is the best I have received in 20 years of working with trainers. Eric adapts to each client's needs, builds capacity, and focuses on functional strength and movement. Whether you are 14 or 70+ Eric customizes training for each client. He is an exceptional motivator. Not only have I built strength that I notice in every day activities, but I have eliminated recurring strains and limited mobility in shoulders and ankles.

During Covid this team developed highly successful zoom classes and a terrific app-based program. My and I are in our 70s. We are using the app program that includes weekly Zoom check ins. It is terrific.

The entire TFW-South Metro experience is energetic, welcoming, and upbeat. I have previously belonged to two large clubs in the Twin Cities and had access to a private facility at my former employer. I prefer TFW-South Metro to all of them. (Updated Dec 2020)