Bodies & Beyond Gym and Fitness Center

Bottom Line Up Front: If you want to see massive improvements in not just your strength but also your overall look, train with Calvin and his son at Bodies and Beyond!
My wife has been working with Calvin since we arrived in Virginia in February of 2016. One of the aspects that my wife significantly improved was her speed and endurance for running long distances. Both her and I are in the Army and being able to run long distances at a good pace is critical.
My wife told me of a treadmill workout Calvin taught her that helped her drop 3 minutes off her 2-​mile run time. I had always struggled with running in the Army, but after a month of doing the treadmill workout prescribed by Calvin, not only did I lose 5lbs of weight, but I dropped nearly a minute from my 2-​mile run; running the fastest time I ever have on an Army physical fitness test!
From what I’ve seen in the transformation of my wife and interacted firsthand, Calvin and his son are two amazing trainers. If you want to see real physical results in your life, I encourage anyone to come train at Bodies and Beyond!

Bottom line up front: If you want to get better– no matter what fitness goals you have in mind, you’ll want to see Calvin. And! Don’t let this small gym fool you. It doesn’t matter you’ve been «lifting» a long time, or a just beginner. He will challenge you like no one else. I’ve just completed my first week here (3x sessions), and I’ve been smoked each time. Before meeting Calvin, I’ve worked hard at whatever gym, working 2×5−6 days a week (with long distance running and HEAVY weight lifting) and have been eating right. But! I was still the same– fat and squishy.
As you’re working out with him, he mentors you and teaches you the basics, so you’re targeting each muscle group to make them stronger and really make them pop. As I was struggling through out the workout, he says in so many words, «it’s not about pushing through it physically, but how can to keep pushing through it mentally». That was deep. In order to get better, you have to accept the challenge to wanting to change and become stronger, and that applies to anything in what you’re doing, right ??
So, after some reflecting and getting my butt kicked from the workout, it’s been years since I felt good mentally stronger from a workout, as well as physically. I can’t wait for next week.
If you’re still not convince and hesitant, look at his wall which is lined with bodybuilding trophies. He knows what he is doing! Oh and by the way, with his guidance, I’ve lost three pounds already!

This is a terrible gym. It has exactly ONE bench/​squat rack/​incline rack. It literally looks like a personal gym that someone would have in their garage.
It may be good for personal training, I met Calvin and spoke with him briefly. He isn’t a real «bodybuilder» per se, but maybe he is a good trainer? I don’t have any experience with him. My review is solely about the gym.
This gym will nickel and dime you too. They charge $ 25 for a key fob just to get into the gym during «non working hours» (just to give an idea of how ridiculous the hours are– they are open 8am to 12pm on weekends. 4 hours. Haha).
I rarely write reviews, but I want to make sure no one in their right mind accidentally goes to this gym based upon the three positive reviews on Unilocal

I found Bodies & Beyond and Calvin through Unilocal reviews (of course)! I had a few weeks left at Fort Lee and really needed to make a push to improve my physical fitness. I was in a school environment and completely out of a decent training mentality. Calvin is a dynamic fitness professional with years of experience in weightlifting, training, nutrition and competition prep.
I was a little leery at first because he has a lot of clients who are prepping for competition. Uh, I just wanted to fit in my clothes — not exactly the same type of goals! Calvin was extremely helpful and developed a program that pushed me both physically and mentally. I never felt less of a priority than his «competing» clients. He’s motivating, innovative and trains utilizing sound principles to improve all aspects of fitness — SAFELY.
If I stayed in the Petersburg area, I would no doubt continue to train w/​Calvin and at Bodies and Beyond!

I’ve been training w/​Calvin since March 2013 to help me with an upcoming local 10k. In further talking with him, I convinced myself to enter a figure competition. You see, Calvin is a real bodybuilder who has won competitions, in addition to being a trainer. My figure training started in May 2013. By August, I had lost almost 20lbs., 5.25″ in my waist and 4″ in my hips. I had hit an almost 6 mos. plateau prior to seeing Calvin in March. I was frustrated and really depressed because I lost 17lbs. just from running and then the weight loss stopped. I tried everything, but nothing was working. What Calvin did for me, I could not have accomplished all by myself. Calvin has gone above and beyond my expectations. My body and attitude has definitely changed. I am married with 5 kids and by looking at me, you would have never guessed!

I stumbled on this gem of a gym while waiting for the barbershop next door to open. The smoothie sign drew me in and I found a family owned and operated, full service, 24 hour fitness center with a smoothie bar! Where in the heck do I sign up? I just left the YMCA with their set hours and the closest thing they have to a smoothie bar is the water fountain. I chatted with the owner who is also a personal trainer and barber… multi-​talented and very nice. The young lady that worked there gave me a tour of the place and was quite informative. The young man working the smoothie bar whipped me up a tasty drink with a scoop of protein (impressive)…to bad I live 3.5 hours away so I guess it’s back to reality but I will definitely return for a workout on my next trip. They also offer towel service, shower area (I think), fitness drinks, special fitness events and personal trainer services, if you’re interested.