StrongFit

I had several goals to achieve when I started training at StrongFit with Joe a couple years ago: To feel better physically and mentally, gain self confidence and confidence within the gym, improve my midsection, and to have overall better definition. In my first 3 months of personal training, I was able to achieve those goals and in the process, I’ve developed a more healthy mindset.

Thank you Joe for helping me become a better version of me. Your support and encouragement has been appreciated! More...

I absolutely loved my experience training with Joe and Ron for several months. All workouts were personalized for me and my goals/needs and I definitely made progress that I can both see and feel. I was able to take what I learned with them and use it in my solo workout time and have gained confidence to continue my fitness journey, which was my primary objective once I hit my goals with them. I highly recommend! More...

When I started working with Joe several months ago, I was suffering from lower back pain. After detail assessment and thorough instructions, I've gained muscle preventing me from back pain and now know what I need to do to train myself. Joe is an extraordinary personal trainer. He pays careful attention to your goals and designs workout plans that are really helpful. Thank you, Joe! More...

I've been training with Joe for about a year total now. I love coming to the gym and being pushed to be stronger. Joe is awesome and is always great at explaining how to do the exercises properly. He is very encouraging and supportive. As a woman, I find this gym to be very welcoming and friendly. I have made a lot of progress in strength but the real benefit for me is improving my range of motion and running form. Not to mention, alleviation of hip pain from improving my strength and running form. Great gym and great trainer. More...

I almost lost the ability to walk in 2020 due to illness, and wanted to take back control of my body. Joe started me out with exercises for balance and stability. He really understood that we were starting from scratch. In 2 years working together, I have gained almost an inch in height from strengthening postural muscles, and can now deadlift more than I weigh. I can see muscles in my arms and shoulders that I’ve never seen before. I have gone from feeling betrayed by my body to being the strongest I’ve ever been in my life. I’m so thankful to Joe for everything we have accomplished together. More...

I suffer with a lot of back pain and knew that I needed to make a change to help improve my quality of life. I reached out to StrongFit and was contacted by Joe Policastro the following day. We went over all the details and history of my pain and scheduled an assessment. After the assessment I decided to join and within the 5 months of training with Joe on a bi-weekly basis I saw so much improvement. We worked on overall strength training, especially in my core, arms, and back. He also assisted with spinal decompression stretches that relieved a lot of pain in my back and hips. My muscles are toned, my back pain has improved, and I am stronger than I have ever been all thanks to Joe and his impeccable knowledge of fitness and health. I can’t thank him enough! More...

Joe Policastro was my personal trainer for the summer and he was great! When I first started training with him, I knew nothing about weight lifting, but it was my goal to be able to understand what exercises I feel comfortable doing and learn about what the right weight limits for myself are. I also wanted to continue running (I have been a runner all my life), so it was important to find a balance between strength training and cardio so that I didn't feel overworked. I can genuinely say that Joe helped me reach these goals in just the few short months I was able to train with with him before heading back to college. He worked with me to assess what I wanted to achieve out of our training sessions, was flexible with timing if I ever needed to reschedule due to work, and I left feeling more confident to go and workout by myself at the gym. He is super friendly and celebrates your accomplishments with you (both inside and outside of the gym!). Thank you for everything, Joe! More...

A great place to train at. I’ve been training with Joe Policastro in person at Strongfit and remotely for a few years now and have yielded big gains. Joe does a good job balancing out my training intensity, volume, and load to help me hit my specific goals as they evolve. Hands down the best place for personal training in Cincinnati, OH and the environment there is amazing. At 35 I look, feel, and move better than ever. More...

Joe has been great to work with. Great at adapting to your individual needs and issues while building out a plan. Easy to work with and makes training fun again.

I highly recommend this gym! Joe and Ron are amazing trainers and also just all around great people. They take the time to really get to know you and make you feel comfortable in the gym. They helped me attain my personal goals and have instilled a more fit lifestyle. If you need help with your personal fitness goals or you are intimidated by the gym, definitely reach out to Joe and/or Ron at StrongFit! More...

Best training gym I’ve been to. I worked with Joe Policastro and Ron Pharr and only stopped due to moving. They both are extremely knowledgeable, helpful, and made training non intimidating. If you’re looking for a place that is welcoming and judgement free to reach your goals, StrongFit is a perfect fit! More...

This is the first time I've been to a gym and not felt uncomfortable or felt like I was being judged. All of the Trainers here are incredibly knowledgeable and helpful even if they aren't your personal trainer. Joe has helped me get my confidence in myself back and has
be insanely flexible with my work and school schedule. Within the two months I have been there, I
have seen the physical and mental changes I’ve wanted. This is the place to be if you need uplifting people to empower you to work and believe in
yourself! More...

I have been working with Joe since July 2014. When I first started with Joe, I had picked up running a few years prior but wanted to get back to strength training and just didn't know where to start. I had some home gym equipment and would follow videos or monthly schedules found online, but nothing ever stuck or seemed to have much of an impact so I sought out for some assistance. Right from the initial consult, I felt very comfortable with him and could tell that he had my best interest in mind. I started out at twice a week with him for a few months and made great progress but had to decrease to once a month for the next year or so.

In July 2016, I hurt my back - I did have a previous back injury but this was new and quite worse, a torn disc. Instead of cancelling my sessions, Joe worked with me in conjunction with my chiropractor and helped me gain strength in my core and back to aid in my recovery. Now, I can't say it was a quick process but in this case, slow and steady wins the race and now I feel I am stronger than I was before the injury.

Fast forward some and for the past year and a half, I have been working with Joe three days a week and have made great strides. Getting stronger not only feels good but it makes normal, everyday functions easier - unloading groceries, pulling out decoration totes, moving furniture, any kind of housework, you name it. I highly recommend Joe and then entire StrongFit team - they are an absolute pleasure to work with and whatever your goals are, they will help you meet them. More...

Joe and his trainers are very professional and knowledgeable. He created customized workouts to fit my body's needs. I ended up losing weight and toning up my whole body, in just 2 months! I would definitely recommend StrongFit to my friends. I am moving, but I would've loved to stay longer. More...

2 years ago, I consulted with Joe Policastro to help me overhaul my health and fitness. I had struggled for years to implement a work and food regimen that worked, so I looked for professional help. I am very grateful to have found Joe as he has been instrumental in my transformation to a healthier, stronger, and happier person. He takes a thorough approach to setting goals that meet my needs, as well as keeping me motivated and focused to improve myself everyday.

I consulted Joe at the height of my unhealthiness at 5'10", 285lbs. I was developing chronic back pain from being so overweight. At the time, I was very unmotivated to improve the situation as everything I personally tried didn't work. Be it diets or exercise, I needed help. Joe started by giving me a great foundation in physical training exercises that where challenging but well within my capabilities. He also provided a reasonable diet to help me reduce calorie intake, that wasn't a ridiculous restriction to food. In 3 months I dropped 54lbs and shredded 9% body fat.

As I gained more confidence lost more weight, Joe worked to develop good core strength and endurance, eventually implementing more weight training and lifting exercises. He taught me the movements and correct form to exercises I never thought I could ever achieve! Now I have the confidence to correctly perform these movements on my own (squats, bench press, deadlifts, etc.), and understand how to push myself safely. And when things are not feeling right, he is very quick to intervene and modify a workout, avoiding any chance of being uncomfortable or injured.

After a year of training, I have now lost 100lbs and 17% body fat (See Pics Below). I feel better than ever and have never been as motivated to continue this journey. This is all thanks to the help from Joe Policastro. He has a true passion to see you succeed and knows how to bring out your true potential. He has always been very professional and a genuinely kind, enthusiastic, and positive person. Thank you Joe! More...

Joe well understood my objectives when I joined. He had me go through an assessment based on which he built a program and over the course of 3 months, he helped me progress on my goals by showing me a broad range of exercises that were new to me.

By implementing these to my daily routine, on top of my strongfit sessions I clearly saw progression and I feel now I have the tools to keep progressing on my own. More...