Evo Training Collective - Sacramento, California

Ashley Conrad-Saydah

If you’re looking for tailored workouts, motivational and FUN workout buddies, a skilled and silly trainer, and a beautiful and clean training space, stop looking and call Evo. I’ve trained with Tovah for years now and have increased strength, flexibility, stamina, and recovery rate. Plus I’ve made new friends and enjoyed working hard.

Louise Buford

Two years ago I realized that I better start working out and building muscle. I heard about how fabulous Tovah and Ty are, so gave it a try. BEST DECISION I have made in a long time. I went in having not worked out in years (actually decades) and now I know how to properly do my exercises, I am much tone and feel great. I have a number of issues with back and hip pain and my exercises are geared to strength those areas. The small group (no more than 4ppl) is the best. All the benefits of a one on one trainer and the comradery and support of a team.
You cannot go wrong with EVO Training Collective. Louise B

Doris

Training at EVO collective has changed the way I think about learning, confidence and strength. Sessions are personally curated to my needs to build consistent strength. I had certain things I also thought would be painful (like wrists due to computer usage) but Allison’s thoughtful approach to focused strength building has changed the way I move and virtually eliminated daily aches and pains.
I highly recommend EVO collective. The environment is encouraging, fun, and supportive and the trainers are experts in systematically building strength.

Elizabeth Boyd

Short review: This place is awesome and I feel great after going there for a year.

Long review: Like many folks, I got super sedentary during the pandemic. My old workout studio closed forever and I couldn't get myself to do stuff on my own. While I'm pretty active (I ride my bike to work everyday), I know I need something more. I was up to 300 lbs and felt achey all the time. I ate like crap and my knees hurt. I would side step up and down the stairs. Last year, I even tore my miniscus but still wasn't motivated enough to do physical therapy.

Last fall, I finally felt like I was ready to find some place to workout again. But I didn't want to be shamed for my weight or for my lack of fitness. I decided that I would look for the closest "fitness" place near my house and did a google search. I called them up and talked to Tovah. I shared my concerns and that I wanted to be fit for regular life, not for some fancy future ironman training. Also, I didn't want to be shamed for my weight or encouraged to lose it.

She was great and said that's not what they're about. They are all about helping people live well and be strong for what they need. I decided I would try... and mentioned I would love to do a 6am training. She laughed and referred me to Allison.

Allison is the early bird trainer and I could NOT be any happier with ending up with her. She is the epitome of encouraging motivation. I was kinda appalled at the cost (it's WAY more expensive than my past with $26/month 24 hour fitness) so I thought "I'll try this for a month". Well, I am hooked and it is worth every penny and more.

I have been going 2x/week at 6am to train with Allison for about a year. The change in my body has been astounding. No, I didn't lose weight. I'm still 300 lbs. But, I sleep without pain. I wake up without my feet hurting me. My knees allow me to walk straight downstairs without my usual side stepping. I am almost ready to start dancing and roller blading again.

Tovah was right. This isn't a gym which shames you or makes you feel like you need to lose weight to be healthy. I'm not there right now and that's okay. I can still get stronger. I have this feeling of pride when I do something I couldn't even dream of last year.

The other women that work out are great too and it's wonderful to see people at different levels of ability and working on their own specific needs.

This is personal training in a group setting. I've had personal training (couldn't afford that many sessions) and I've had group training (everyone doing the same thing didn't help me address my specific knee pain). I've also worked out on my own. This has been the best exercise experience of my life. I get personal training regimens on an app on my phone and go in twice a week where there is a small group (never more than 5 people) and Allison gives each of us specific pointers and support on how to do an exercise or how to modify for a specific injury or "this is your body today".

Allison also provides workouts for when you want to do something on your own and she's really flexible about what she can provide. Going on vacation for 4 weeks and want to maintain some sort of routine? She's got you with minimal equipment. Needing a little extra stretching cause some muscles are cramping up? She'll give you just the right idea. Feeling strong and not sure if you want to move onto the next weight? She'll ask "How is that weight feeling to you?" and help you move up to the next challenge.

Finally, let's talk money. I won't put exact numbers here since that may change... but let's just say I'm paying enough for a small car payment. But, it's worth it. Plus, you can use your flexible spending account to pay for it. It really is healthcare.

Jessica Little

Training at EVO with Tovah is FUN and effective. Workouts are continuously adapted to my specific needs and she pushes me just the right amount. I love showing up to workouts. I’ve built confidence, body awareness, and have avoided injuries in other sports I play (soccer). We laugh a lot 🙂

Sheila Spangler

Tovah is meant to be a trainer. She has the energy , the skills and the personality to make workouts fun and beneficial to your needs. I trained with her for 1 hour., 3 times a week for about 3 months. My job changed and I had to quit the workouts. I was noticing my muscles toning up and I was loosing some weight. I would love to be able to train with her again.
She is the best trainer I've had the pleasure to work with.

Cindy R

I started training with Tovah last year in a functional fitness class and instantly fell in love with her energy, technique and knowledge. I’ve been injured several times by untrained, young, trainers pushing you to be faster and push more weight, so I’ve been really skeptical about going back to weights. Tovah will NOT let you proceed with an exercise if you’re not doing it correctly. (Thank you for that) Which equals = attained goals, laterality, improved range of movement, in a way that your body can healthfully adapt to positive change. Did I mention that she’s also the most fun you’ll ever have? Perfect trainer 10 stars.

Melissa Bierer Parker

This is an amazing women owned business. All of the trainers are very knowledgeable and work with each person to achieve their goals. The workout space is open, spacious and has an upscale feel and look. You can see the pride in ownership.