Innovative Strength & Conditioning

Can I tell you just how A-​fricking-​mazing Toraino Singleton and his staff here are?
My family and I have had Toraino in our lives since his days at Velocity. That’s where we met him, fell in love with him and his techniques, and followed him over to ISC. He’s only gotten better over the years, and he’s (along with Austin) been instrumental in my son’s athletic development and I KNOW he’s gotten stronger, quicker, and faster as a direct result. We’ve recently gotten our 12 year old daughter engaged as well.
First off, if you’re expecting frills and ruffles and nice yoga studios, ISC is NOT your place. If you’re looking to REALLY train HARD around hard bodies who know what they’re doing, all in an open space with music being pumped through speakers, this is nirvana. It’s big, brassy, and ballsy, with nary a machine around. The set is full of dumbbells, plates, bars, racks, chains, football field-​like turf and loads of sweaty, sexy people going through what it takes to get that way.
There are plenty of classes offered for a a variety of fitness levels. Kids’ called abound as well. My family takes full advantage of that. The prices are reasonable as well.
If you’re looking for something to really kick-​start your training and get you off of a plateau, or if you’re bored with your current training regimen, ISC is the place for you.
I’ve seen a stream of college, semi-​pro, pro, and pro athlete wannabes stream through here, so Toraino MUST be serving up something good!
This gets a rare 5 Stars from me.
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I have been coming to Innovative Strength & Conditioning for a year now, so this review is well overdue!
Prior to finding ISC, I had been regularly attending a local boot camp and running. Boot camp and running covered my body weight training and cardio, but I wanted to start working with weights and powerlifting.
I spent a handful of months researching gyms to integrate weight training into my routine, and initially visited a few CrossFit boxes. After a few months, I realized CrossFit was not the way I wanted to proceed, and moved on to ISC.
From day one, Toraino, Austin and Alex have welcomed and encouraged me, all while kicking my butt! They consistently create challenging routines for team members to tackle each day, and do not hesitate to answer your questions (and I always have plenty) or correct your form when needed (especially while lifting heavy).
Since I’ve been attending Innovative Strength & Conditioning, I have made serious strength gains, improved my mobility, and improved on my powerlifting form. Though the workouts are TOUGH, I always have a great time (and dare I say, fun?) :o)
There’s no better feeling than feeling accomplished walking away from an intense workout. If you feel like you’ve been in a fitness rut and want something exciting and challenging, check out ISC!

I always use Unilocal as a resource but never actually posted a review. ISC gym definitely deserves positive feed back and 5 stars. I found this gym through Unilocal and am so glad I checked it out.
Recently just relocated to Sacramento and have just been in a slump. Haven’t been motivated to push myself physically at all.
I left their 8:00 am class feeling like I got a great full body workout which consisted of cardio, burpees, kettle bell swings and all that could stuff to get your heart rate going.
The owner Terraino met with me before class and gave me a run down of our workout and made me feel welcome. He definitely covered all ends. The gym is huge with plenty of weights and equipment. There are multiple conditioning classes. There is also a kickboxing class if you are in the mood to change it up.
Big plus for having a shower, bathroom and a kids room. Kids room is more for older kids who can watch a movie or do homework while you are working out.
Def a place to achieve your workout goals and gain strength. Looking forward to see how far I can go physically after a few months.

I love this gym.
I have the short term attention span of a gnat and have to ask the trainers constantly what to do and they help with absolute patience and enthusiasm.
I am also as weak as you can get, and they are great at helping you adjust the set exercise to your comfort level, while still pushing you.
Love these guys, and for the thousandth time, THANK YOU!

I started off training with Alex, who is absolutely wonderful. I never thought I would be the type who did dead lifts and clean and jerks, however to my disbelief, not only do I do them, but genuinely enjoy doing it! Alex and the other trainers (Toraino and Austin) are the BEST ever!!! The workouts truly are innovative. Its different every time, and always challenging and fun (hard to believe an ass whooping could be so fun). Regular gyms, even with a personal trainer, would not have the same kind of intensity and thrill as Innovative Strength and Conditioning. You will never be bored, and will always be pushed to the core. I can honestly say after coming to ISC I have become stronger, faster and toner. Before coming here, my goal was only to slim down, I’ve realized there is something better, and that is to be stronger!

The workouts are very challenging. I get tired and out of breath after the warm-​up. I run on a regular basis, but have not tried weight training until now. I hate the workouts but absolutely love the results. Unlike other big name gyms where you pump iron all day and no one is there to tell you that your techniques are wrong, ISC coaches are very good at correcting your form and techniques. I always leave ISC feeling like I’ve worked out at 95% of my maximum heart rate.

Toraino is a great trainer. Very knowledgable and a really good dude. You will get a challenge workout in a great positive environment. If you want results this is your spot.

I’m in love with strength training…
My friend Eda has been raving to me about ISC. I told Eda that I still have my membership over at 24hours and that midtown is a drive out for me to go and so I guess I was not really ready to commit to a new fitness center. 2014 came around… a new year and so I was ready for a new me and I’m glad that I made the decision to go. The staff are awesome… Coach Austin will work you to death… ok not to death but close enough. Coach Toraino gives out awesome tips and workout to target specific muscle group… Thanks for the butt workout yesterday coach Toraino. Totally recommending this place to anyone who wants to try something new and who wants to change their lifestyle.

My buddy connected me with one of the trainers, Alex, to come do a few sessions to see if I would be interested. I was a regular at 24 hour fit, but hit that plateau and couldn’t seem to get bigger, leaner, or faster. After 3 sessions I was hooked, and knew this was exactly what I needed. Alex and Torraino keep me motivated, work my ass off, and have put me on my way to exceed all personal goals and expectations. I even get messages like «where are you!?» When I slack for a few days. Yes, it’s pricey when compared to your normal gym dues or even some crossfit places, but this is not just like crossfit, and the personalized plan and attention I get from the staff, especially Alex, is invaluable. I also liked that even after I had been 4 – 5 times to try it, there was no pressure to push me to sign up if I didn’t want to, but after 5 sessions, I was screaming to them «I want in!»

ISC is amazing! I have never looked forward to working out… EVER…in my whole life… but now I do! I was SOOOOO nervous to come to my first class but from the moment I walked in I immediately felt comfortable. I am very out of shape so I was worried that I wasn’t going to be able to handle it. And, truth be told, sometimes I can’t! But, the coaches are so patient and extremely helpful. They take the time to explain everything to me and show me correct form. They never get annoyed, even when they have to show me how to have correct form for a squat for the hundredth time! I feel comfortable asking questions about what the exercises are and how to use the equipment. I do things in there that I would never have imagined I could do! And, the people who attend ISC are the same way. The encouragement that I feel in there is amazing. At the moment when you think you can’t do something, another teammate will come over and give you an encouraging word. Then all of a sudden you realize you can maybe do a few more. ISC definitely promotes an environment where everyone can feel successful, no matter what level you are. The workouts are different every day, so I never get bored and if there is ever an exercise that I can do, the coaches quickly come over to help me adapt so I can feel success. I seriously can’t say enough about this place!
Toraino, Austin, and Alex… THANK YOU!

ISC hands down best gym ever. I entered a 40 day challenge contest I heard about through a co-​worker which led me to Alex L, an amazing trainer — he gets you, he takes his time to learn about you. He picked up quickly that I was not as agile as some of the other attendees and offered modifications to get me through the classes. He also made great recommendations to help me at home. He coached me through the entire challenge offering support with diet, weigh-​ins, motivation and just checking in to see how I was doing.
At ISC they push you to be and do better. I was running, lifting, doing workout routines that I had never imagined I could do. I increased my speed, reduced fatigue, got over my fear of lifting weights and ultimately shaved a few inches, a few pounds of fat and increased muscle!
Hats off of to Alex, Toraino, Melissa and Austin, you guys are awesome! Love love love ISC!

I don’t know how much more I can say about this place that others haven’t.; but, seriously this place is amazing. I signed up through XOSO boot camp which is a great value and don’t think that I ever want to go to any other gym in my life except for this one. I am in love! I have worked with Alex and Austin and they are encouraging, challenging, supportive, knowledgeable, friendly, and just overall awesome. Each class pushes you to your breaking point. If you are serious about getting in shape & losing weight this is the place for you.

ISC is awesome, if you have read my other reviews, you know I have been around to many fitness centers. ISC is the one I ended up joining. I have been working out since October at other Groupon’s I had bought and then I started in January with ISC, feeling pretty good with my fitness level, they kicked my butt! I have keep with it and after only 5 months, I can’t believe the transformation in my body, I actually get compliments on my arms and legs now. My endurance has increased significantly and I always feel challenged with every workout. The trainers there are awesome and are constantly coming around to help you with your technique so you can make the most of your work out. My favorite trainer Alex Leeth, even follows up with eating habits and talks with me about my fitness goals, so he can help me meet them. I am so thankful for ISC and the body they are helping me create. I look forward to my workout classes and am always amazed on what I can accomplish.
The facility is big, they have great equipment and it’s clean. They have all ages and body types there and they will work with any injuries or limitation you have. Check it out.

Love love love ISC. Before training here I had been working out and lifting weights, I thought I was in good shape but had hit a bit of a plateau. After only a couple weeks of going to ISC I am addicted. I have never had such a hard work out that I loved!!! I realized I had not been working out to the best of my abilities. Boy did that change!
First off the people that work out there are so friendly and sweet and never make you feel as though they are better than you (you know those gym people don’t you). So supportive and encouraging.
The workouts are challenging and the trainers are incredible. They have pushed me to take my workout and body to a level I never thought I could achieve. They also watch my form and make sure I am lifting correctly so I do not injure myself. This has made me more confident in lifting.
Too many good things to say!

I am a mother of 4 kids they range from 18 months to 15 years old and a hubby. My friend Lydia invited me about about 8 months ago. I was so reluctant to it. But something inside of me was telling me that I would love it if I gave it a chance. Let me tell you the first couple of days, I thought I had developed «exercise asthma“LOL but it wasn’t that, it was that I was working so hard, I felt breathless all the time.
I have been going to ISC for a month and have already noticed amazing changes to my entire body! I still have a long ways to go, but am really excited in reaching my fitness goals! Both Austin and Toraino are the most effective trainers out there! They really care about helping you get to where you want to be.
I currently have my gym membership on HOLD, but I’m pretty sure that it won’t be enough for me anymore to go to the gym and take Zumba, Kick boxing, Boot Camp, or to work out on my own!
I strongly recommend to anyone who is up for a challenge!!! :)

I wanted to get in shape for my sister’s wedding and my two coworkers always talked about how sore they were from their bootcamp class. So being the slight masochist that I am, I decided to give ISC a shot. Boyyyyy, after one class, I was hooked! I thought I was in fairly good shape, but I was struggling, sweating and panting through this class. And the kicker is… I’ve been doing this class for about 8 months and I still feel like that! Don’t get me wrong, I definitely have gotten stronger and fitter within that time frame, but that’s because the class is still pushing me to the next level. The soreness that you feel tells you that your body is changing and the class is effective and it keeps you wanting to come back. I can’t tell you how many times I have said «No» to social plans just so I don’t miss out on class. I just don’t feel complete without it anymore!
A big reason ISC is so great is because of the trainers Austin and Toraino. Now, when you hear Bootcamp, you think crazy military exercises with people yelling at you to complete the exercise while tears run down your face. Yes, you will be doing crazy exercises (think box jumps, burpees, deadlifts, kettle bell swings, hurdles, tractor tire push, sled runs, TRX, chain pushups), BUT the trainers aren’t barking orders at you. They will motivate you and correct your form so you can be at your peak performance.
I think everyone should give ISC a shot… even if you are just a beginner, because the trainers will help you reach all your fitness goals as they are very knowledgeable about it all. My only regret is not joining sooner!

A few months ago, I was starting to get dizzy spells and my doctor recommended that we do blood tests. It turns out that I was pre-​diabetic. I knew I had to make a change.
My friend Oliver recommended that my brother and I check out his gym, Innovative Strength & Conditioning (ISC). I laughed in his face and said umm yeah maybe for my brother, but me? Heck no! Oliver is super fit and so I knew there was no way I would be able to do the things he does. Then he countered that saying that his friend’s 50 year old mom does it. So I agreed to at least check it out!
Fast forward three months later and I couldn’t be happier. My brother and I actually skip social things with our friends or arrive late because we don’t want to miss our workouts at ISC. Don’t get me wrong, it is HARD work. But the amazing thing is you have awesome coaches like Austin and Toraino that PROVE to you that you can do it! The people you work out with are so encouraging and helpful… not at all intimidating like when you go to a regular gym.
As for results, I no longer have dizzy spells, I look healthier and leaner and my overall quality of life is better… seriously…it changed my life and probably saved it! As for my brother, he says he is at the best shape of his life. He was an All-​American athlete so that is saying a lot!
So…come check out ISC and experience for yourself what I am talking about. What have you got to lose?

If you decide to stick it out after your first week, you will be greatly rewarded. The classes are fun, challenging, and dare i say it, innovative. It’s hard to accurately quantify how the classes are put together since there isn’t a specific theme, it’s a combination of a lot of different fitness programs such as Cross-​Fit, Power lifting, Olympic Lifting, P90X, TRX… you will rarely repeat the same program from one week to the next or one month to the next.
The coaches, Toraino and Austin, are good people in every sense of the word, they are knowledgeable, friendly, and ready to help you achieve your goals. I highly recommend the program to any one looking to improve their self-​image or just wanting to get in shape.

took a free session and it was a great and exhausting workout
I did not join but would if I won 100K in a lottery or closed a big enough deal that would allow me to pay off some loans with plenty left over

I’ve played sports my whole life and considered myself in good shape. I needed a personal trainer for employment purposes and I found Toraino. I was definitely looking for more of a coach than some «heavy lifting, gym guy». Since Toraino is an athlete I knew it would be a perfect match. The first day I showed up a little overly confident, I «knew» I’d be his most advanced client. Within 5 minutes he had me falling over (lack of core strength) asking «what?!» after everything he said (lack of knowledge) and out of breath (lack of endurance) and we only worked out for a 20 min consultation! We went inside and sat down… I wondered if he would even want to work with me after witnessing my awkward, graceless attempt at the warm up?! I had definitely been put-​in-​my-​place and I went home and took a nap…
Fast forward 8 months and I still have days like my first day! And that’s the best part, whether it’s your 1^st day or your 5^th year, the whole group is doing the same thing and being challenged.
I’ve done one-​on-​one personal training and his group class. I’ve noticed the best thing about the group class is that seeing someone else do something, gives me the courage and confidence to try it myself! It can be intimidating to try new stuff, he talks you through trusting your body and working through the mental aspect of the movement (like a coach). And when it’s over, you feel nothing but pure accomplishment! It’s great! Looking back over the last 8 months, I can’t believe how far I have come and the crazy stuff I can do now! I have a new confidence that overflows in other areas of my life!
Whether you’re trying to lose weight, get a six pack or meet new people… this is the program for you! I’ve made a lot of friends, who always give me a hard time when I miss a workout or I’m not working as hard as I should. Toraino has created an environment that has the perfect balance of support (lots of high-five’s) and accountability (trash talking!)
I like the support of the team, I like the bond that is created between teammates when pushing yourself (physically and mentally) to the limit, and I looove the energy Toraino brings to each workout and that he is a coach… He doesn’t just yell at you to try harder, he motivates you! «Your mind always gives up before your body… believe that you can do it and you will do it!»
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