Pinnacle Fitness Center – Decatur

I love this place and you will too! David Nash is top notch when it comes to pushing us to the next level. I started visiting Pinnacle Fitness Center 6 months ago and during that time I have lost 2 dress sizes, over 15 pounds, over 4% of my body fat, and even ran in my very first 5k. I started working out countless times over the years only to quit due to injury. David takes the time to show proper form for each and every exercise then watches to make sure our form is correct.

I have found my fitness family at Pinnacle! Everyone is really encouraging and positive. David Nash, the owner, is a wealth of information and always pushes you into the next fitness level!
Even after a year of consistently attending classes 3 – 4 times a week, my heart rate is still up! After a strength training class, I usually burn 500 – 600 calories. After a bootcamp class, I burn about 600 – 900 calories! These workouts are legit! I’ve lost and kept off 30 lbs! Totally worth checking out!

I have been working out with owner David Nash in private sessions since the first of the year. I really like David a lot — he is a great guy and a very professional & experienced personal trainer. I have learned a lot from him already and know that every Tues and Fri, I am going to have a terrific 45 minute workout (or a little less when I am late!).
By terrific, I mean hard as heck — David is very encouraging and also very precise about form and the amount of weight. He pushes when appropriate, which seems like 90% of the time!, and backs off the weight when he sees that I’m not keeping good form.
I told David that I wanted to focus on arms, back & shoulders (I had a very good base but had started losing my tone/​cut due to partial neglect for a few months). He designs my training session around that — with some core thrown in to make sure I’m maintaining that with my other workouts during the week. Every session has been different and challenging so far. I do get sore after our workouts but not in a painful, can’t-raise-my-arms-to-wash-my-hair way.
His gym is your basic physical fitness gym with a solid variety of weights and other fitness equipment. He has very very popular bootcamp classes — once I started working out with him I realized a lot of Avondale Estaters frequent his gym and take great pride in earning their «levels», e.g., Warrior, Elite etc. I earned my warrior, which is level one and actually sort of thrilled me. I want to wear my Tshirt out & about so people know, hey, I made it too. :)
David also offers small group training — women sculpting groups and other strength training classes along with bootcamp.
I think the best things I can share about David are that he has extensive experience and knowledge of exercise and anatomy, he is encouraging, communicates very clearly and specifically to ensure proper form — and he’s just a really good, nice guy.

David is fantastic, the class sizes are perfect, and the atmosphere is motivating. Every workout is different, and I always feel challenged.
It is a full body workout, and an encouraging group.

Pinnacle Fitness has truly transformed and elevated my fitness level. I thought I was in good shape before I started. I have exercised regularly for years. But when I first started working out here, I had trouble keeping up with everyone and could barely run a mile. 8 months later, I am stronger, 15 pounds lighter, and can run 3 miles without stopping. David Nash is a true motivator and fitness instructor. He makes sure you are doing the exercises correctly, he demonstrates proper form, and really encourages you not to quit. Pinnacle fitness classes are well organized, concentrated for either strength training or cardio, but both incorporate each other so you always get both. I look forward to working out now, I have developed great relationships and the people who work out here are regulars.

David Nash is one of the best trainers I’ve ever worked with! He gets to know each and every person in his classes and wants to see people reach their fitness goals. He also creates every workout so that if you go days in a row, you’re not going to injure yourself. I’ve honestly pushed myself harder in his classes than ever before in my life — and I can say I’ve tried a LOT of small fitness gyms around the Atlanta area. I’ve been going to Pinnacle for about 2 months now and I feel stronger and my endurance is better. He completely stretches people out before and after too, which is great. I’ve taken too many classes with instructors that barely do that.
David also has a nutritional plan, which I haven’t done yet, but I know quite a few of the members have and saw amazing results! Lately he’s partnered up with the Market in Avondale where they are serving his meals every Tuesday and Thursday. I’m loving it since that’s 2 days I don’t have to cook AND eat a delicious, healthy meal! It’s all pre-​portioned meals so that we don’t have to do the thinking or measuring, or feel guilty about a meal that we «ate out.»
Also, as a bonus, the people that go here are great! I’ve made a few friends in the classes so far, which is awesome because I’m new to the Decatur area.
If you want to change your body, get stronger and meet friendly people, I definitely recommend this place!

As busy parents and professionals, my husband and I are were struggling to find a way to get fit and lose the extra pounds that often come with parenthood. We are very happy to find Pinnacle Fitness. The early schedule has allowed us to workout in the morning and still get everything done for our family. The classes are never boring and always challenging. By sticking with it, we have both lost weight and have a TON more energy. Now, we can out run and out climb our kids!

David Nash has established a terrific hub for people who seek to challenge themselves to reach a new level of fitness without the fear of injury. I have been doing the Boot Camp classes for several months now and I’ve noticed real results. Each workout is designed carefully to incorporate metabolic conditioning, cardio, and core strength training. The main thing that distinguishes his approach from CrossFit is his attention to safety, proper form, and stretching– all without sacrificing the quality of the workout. Also, you can always expect an uplifting, supportive experience from working out there– no fitness shaming like with so many other programs. I began training with real hesitations because of lower back pain that I’ve experienced over the years due to my background as a runner. David has helped me to address this by emphasizing proper form when we do core exercises and also suggesting alternate exercises when appropriate. Pinnacle fitness is a great find!

After the birth of my first child, I was determined to get back in shape. Having been a member of a gym a number of times, I wasn’t convinced that a gym would work with the demands of a new baby, making time, and losing ALL of my baby weight (50 LBS). Pinnacle Fitness provided exactly what I needed. Three to four sessions of exercise per week at a convenient location built into my routine worked. David is exceptional and truly made each session very inclusive. I am proud to say that I am the FITTEST I’ve been in my life, back to pre-​pregnancy weight, AND I’ve been able to challenge myself and check off many of my fitness goals!

If you’re looking for a challenging workout, this is the place. Love the environment and trainers.

I took my third Pinnacle fitness class today and I love it! The 8:30 class that David added fits my schedule well and I love his energy and enthusiasm. He changes the routine for every class and motivates every one to push forward. A boot camp class is only as good as its trainer, and David has what it takes to make everyone, regardless of their fitness level, feel good about themselves and their progress.

I have been a member of Pinnacle Fitness Bootcamp for almost a year now. I started off using a 1 month Groupon to lose a few pounds before a beach vacation. I had no plans to keep going but after the first month I realized 2 things: (1) even though I work out at a gym, I never, ever push myself as hard as David Nash pushes me; and (2) I don’t work as many muscle groups or have the variety of exercise in my routine when I am not coming to bootcamp. I attend the early morning class, which works great with my schedule. The price is a fraction of what I used to pay for personal training. I love that it is mostly an indoor bootcamp (with air conditioning!). When I injured myself (not during bootcamp!) I did personal training and nutrition work with David and it was just perfect for my situation (I was able to stay in shape well enough to complete my first half marathon after 3 weeks of not running!) I had been running for years before I joined the bootcamp. I have had some success losing weight on my own, but I never got the compliments from total strangers and from people who have known me for years until I started this bootcamp. I haven’t felt this strong and healthy since high school (a really, really long time ago!)
Thanks David for helping me change my body back into something I can be proud of!

I’ve done a number of boot camps in the past few years and have always been pleased with the results I see after about a month. So, when I signed up for the Pinnacle Fitness Bootcamp I kind of knew what to expect from the work outs. However, Pinnacle has set itself apart from all the others in many ways. First, David Nash is focused on safe training and avoiding injury. In order to do that it’s imperative to properly stretch before and after work outs. He really makes sure everyone is properly warmed up, stretched and ready for the work outs. Many of the other boot camps I’ve participated in weren’t too concerned with stretching — that was something you did on your own time. So, I appreciate David’s dedication to the safety of his clients.
I’ve also rediscovered a love of running in this boot camp. It’s probably been over 10 years since I’ve really gotten outside and ran, so incorporating the outside running has made a huge difference in my fitness level and my life.
I highly recommend this boot camp!

After losing a couple of pounds running and climbing stairs around NYC, I decided it was time to step up my fitness routine. I purchased a discount deal on line and started training for my 6 class bootcamp. Yes, like some people who clean before the maid arrives, I decided to start running before participating in bootcamp. It was a wise decision. For someone in super shape, this boot camp is a walk in the park, but for someone (me) who is trying to increase strength, this was a rigorous workout. Even though I had been running for the past several months, the running outside was the most difficult mostly because I am used to running at my own pace, not at the the class pace. The jumping jacks and sprints were no problem. David is a great instructor, demonstrating the exercises, pacing the class, correcting posture and foot positions, shouting encouragement. I like this class because it incorporates weights with the cardio. I tried to wimp out by using 5 lb weights but David stated «That’s not going to work.» I quickly grabbed the 8 lb weights I had placed beside me and started lifting! As I balance my penchant for sweets and desserts with daily workouts, I definitely would sign up for another session at Pinnacle Fitness Bootcamp (There is also a Smyrna location which I attended and will write a different review for if it appears on Unilocal).

My husband and I have been Pinnacle Fitness Bootcamp regulars for just over a year now. We both have benefitted tremendously from David’s program and insights. I was advised by my physical therapist to start an exercise program because I kept having upper back pain due to low muscle tone. I’ve become a lot stronger, more fit and have good muscle definition now! My husband has also become stronger, has improved his soccer game (increased strength and stamina) and lost weight.
In addition to strength training and cardio, David provides customized Metabolic Nutrition Typing consultation. I haven’t done the typing test yet, but I have followed some of his other dietary advice (increasing protein, reducing simple carbs, etc) and that has helped me quite a bit too. I would like it if he could continue to help us set and reach goals (lower BMI, weight, nutrition, etc) because I think that would really take what he offers to the next level. People need to see measurable progress and not everyone is as Type-​A/​motivated as me and my former Marine husband are. :)
The other awesome thing about Pinnacle Fitness is that on Tues and Thurs evenings, they offer daycare for your kiddos. David’s wife, Faith, is responsible for providing daycare, along with an assistant. We bring our daughter and she gets to run around and play inside Leapin’ Lizards while we work out — a total win-​win for everyone.
The one thing to keep in mind is that a bootcamp can’t always provide custom workouts geared completely for your issues or type, but if you talk to David separately, he can suggest modifications or other exercises you can do in addition to what’s offered in class.