D1 Training Norwalk

A gym like D1 is what I needed after a 1.5 years hiatus (thanks COVID). The facility is super clean. The coaches are knowledgeable and always push you to work harder. The best part is the community, they keep you motivated and energetic. Highly recommend D1 to anyone looking for a good workout in the area!

This place is amazing! Ever since moving to CT around two years ago, I’ve been looking for a new gym to call home. I saw an add on Instagram and sent in my phone number to get more information. Kathleen called me within a few hours and spent the time to learn what I was looking for and answer all the questions I had. I joined before they were even open because I knew it would be perfect for me. I’ve been coming to classes since the beginning. The facility is brand new and beautiful. All the coaches focus on correct movements and keeping you safe while making you strong. Aiden corrected my squats within a minute and Luke saw a limitation with my bench press for which he scheduled a private session to figure out what was going on (and he did!). There’s a big sense of team work and everyone leaves tired but with a smile on their faces.

Update 2022: I’ve been coming for a few months now and it blows my mind how consistently good this place is! Coaches are always attentive, they push and encourage you. No matter your level of fitness it’s guaranteed you’ll get a great workout in.
D1 Norwalk has cultivated such a great team environment. All of the members are gems. We all cheer each other on even when we feel like dying, especially during testing week.

Absolutely love this place! I always get a great workout. Love the coaches, the facility and the ambiance!

I appreciate the thoughtfulness the D1 team brings to their programming. Each workout is structured and with a purpose, and encourages you to get stronger while doing so in a safe manner, which unfortunately isn’t always the case at strength based gyms.

While strength is the focus, there are many opportunities in each workout to increase cardio and endurance, which contributes to the well-rounded nature of the programming.

The coaches are top notch and incredibly knowledgeable, allowing members at all stages of their fitness journey to feel confident and comfortable when entering the gym.

The team environment is great and supportive, something you’ll appreciate if you’ve ever competed in a sport. I can’t speak highly enough of D1.

If you want to be motivated, challenged and inspired …. This is the place! Qualified, professional coaches make the workouts engaging and fun. Great atmosphere where you are pushed and challenged to be your best self! I always leave feeling better than I came in… can’t ask for more than that! Thanks D1!!

Love this gym! This program has been so helpful to me in achieving my fitness goals. I have never been this strong before and I couldn't have done it without the support of the amazing staff here; they truly care about the success of their members and I actually look forward to the workouts every week. I recommend this to anyone trying to increase their strength or get back into a workout routine.

This is a fantastic gym for anyone looking to change their bodies and change their outlook on fitness.

While they are very much a group which trains pre-collegiate and pre-pro athletes - I know nothing about that. I’m an actress who does ballet, and I wanted to challenge myself - and I got that challenge.

This is a team of coaches who are caring to each individual beyond anything I’ve ever experienced. As a person who has never touched a weight rack (is that even what it’s called?) I feel challenged, informed, supported and SAFE at all times, doing something that was completely new to me.

I’ve learned so much from the coaches about the right way to work out, the SAFE way to work out, the best way to eat for working out - things that you can find on you YouTube, but it’s not anywhere near what you can learn from working out with these coaches.

Todd, the owner, is incredible and is eager to work with each client to tailor their personal experience at D1.

The coaches I’ve worked with - Evan, Ben and Marc, are all amazing at what they do. They’re all very serious about what they want to get done for each individual, but each bring their own humor to the workouts so they’re truly fun - even when you leave looking like you just spent an hour in a sauna.

If you have kids working towards professional sports careers - this is the place to go. If you’re somebody looking to get into great shape, pardon me - INCREDIBLE shape - go here.

You owe it yourself to go to D1. You will not regret it.

I’ve been going to D1 for about 2 months now and I love it. The classes are relatively small and there are a lot of times to choose from. Every week there are new people and the trainers are amazing about welcoming you in and getting you up to speed. The workouts change like every 3 weeks so you never get bored. I really enjoy the community and the coaches.

Such a great environment and amazing, knowledgeable coaches! Everyone is super friendly and helpful and the equipment is always clean. If you have a goal in mind, they will make sure you reach it and continue to push you to improve. It doesn’t matter what level you are, there’s a class for everyone and they will encourage and motivate you along the way. The workouts are always fun and different. I love D1!

D1 Training Norwalk is phenomenal, a fitness experience I've had nowhere else. I signed up for the 6 week challenge on a whim. I was brand new to weight rooms, barbells, strength training, circuit workouts, team workouts in small groups. Hadn't walked on a green turf, since HS marching band days. An absolute beginner.

After just 3 months, D1 is improving my overall health in countless, unanticipated ways. Beyond better weight & blood pressures stats. I've seen measurable, remarkable improvements in my strength, flexibility, mobility, endurance, focus, confidence, and mindset. I came in with back and knee problems, and D1 coaches offered ways to grow stronger while my injuries healed.

Highly recommended above all, for the D1 Norwalk coaches. They are encouraging, attentive, dedicated; and they push you to achieve your best results. Yet, these coaches *always* watch and educate you to stay safe, and not injure yourself. Eager to teach better form, and to explain muscles we're targeting. Humane. Patient. Never ever shaming. Never mocking.

I love their enthusiasm! D1 Norwalk coaches are quick to note if members are struggling. They will jump in to push with, and along side you. Quick to praise, fist bump, and say "good job".

Also, D1 members come in at every fitness level, and all are respectful. I love that D1 workouts are designed to be fun & competitive workouts, satisfying both to the most advanced athletic members, and to us newcomers. I love how D1 workouts allow us to pause to root for each other.

Notably, this is not a gym. No mirrors. No barrage of TV screens & entertainment overhead. At D1 Training Norwalk , I am 100% present, learning how to connect my mind, body, breathing and focus, to push myself. The D1 coaches are the mirrors, they reflect the 'feedback' I need. It's a space that invites us to test limits. Because D1 coaches are vigilant, we don't risk self-injury. It's been an education in how to handle equipment too.

The benefits of D1 training I find are spilling over into everyday life. D1 Training Norwalk's workouts and consults with coaches are yielding for me better sleep and sharper concentration.

The trusting and safe space created by the wonderful D1 coaches & community team spirit are why I'm certain the results I've gotten from D1 workouts will be lasting.

The alchemy at D1 Training Norwalk is empowering, revolutionary, and real. Give this place a try!

Absolutely great gym. I love how from day one, everyone welcomed me like I have been there since the beginning and no matter what fitness level you are at, everyone is treated equally. Even though the work outs are group based, all coaches help and coach individually if needed. The coaches – Aidan, John, and Luke – are very knowledgeable, constantly coaching and push you to work harder. All workouts are challenging, fast paced, and helping you to become a better athlete.

Love this place. I had been going to another gym in the area, but missed the sense of community that comes from group workouts. D1 has more than made up for that and has also kept me challenged. The coaches I’ve worked with - John, Luke, and Aiden - are great. Even in the group workout settings, they really focus on coaching each individual.

All around excellent facility. Coach Mark and Coach Troy are phenomenal. Great team environment, and the motivation needed for successful workouts. Your results will speak to how great D1 truly is.

Since my first workout I’ve been hooked! D1 has made me getting back in the gym fun, exciting, and all the same time challenging. After a full week I immediately felt changes to my body and thinking. I find myself counting down the time to my next workout. The coaches and staff are awesome! They will push you and encourage you to give it that little extra you probably didn’t think you had. Overall very satisfied with D1 Norwalk!!!

This is a great new gym. There is an awesome community among the trainers and clients. The workouts are creative and designed to be challenging with every new week. Looking forward to training here and advancing my health and well-being goals with the D1 team.

I have to admit that working out here became the favorite part of my day!!!!
I decided to do the 6 week challenge and I can say that I feel stronger, healthier and happier. All the coaches are knowledgeable and willing to help you to get where you want to be. I am looking forward to see what I can achieve in the long term.
Thanks D1!!

D1 has been invaluable for my physical and mental health! The coaches & staff are great and the community they’ve built is positive and uplifting! The guidance and challenge are just right. HIGHLY recommended!

As a former D3 athlete, I'm pretty hype that I'm off the bench and in a D1 gym! Jokes aside, this place is awesome. It's exactly the type of gym I've been looking for where the workouts are challenging but in a group setting that's motivating. Every single person who works there is incredibly nice. They all make an effort to know everyone's name who walks through the door - which seems like a little thing, but is important in building a community. The coaches make it fun and provide really good feedback on form. But don't get me wrong - they won't let you slack off! If you're picking up a weight they know is too light - Luke and Aiden will call you out. So, if you're looking for a place that will hold you accountable - this is your gym.

My son loves D1! He is super excited everyday to go to the gym. The coaches are amazing. The atmosphere is very friendly. Highly recommend
He is so happy to be a part of D1. Amazing place for kids and teens.

I am loving D1. This place gives me an opportunity to feel like an athlete again. I love the structure of the classes. You warm up, dynamic warm up, body focus of the day and an active cool down/rest. Really enjoying the coaches as I feel like they are ready to provide feedback on form and push you to progress. Overall great place!