TUCSON STRENGTH — COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE BASE
Website: www.tucsonstrength.com
Phone: (520) 445-6800
Email: danny@tucsonstrength.com
Facilities phone (issues/emergencies): 520-633-6692
Legal name: Evolution Fitness DBA Tucson Strength
=== OPEN GYM HOURS ===
Open gym is available every day of the year from 4am to midnight.
RFID is required for access before 9:00am daily, after 8:00pm Monday–Friday, and after 3:00pm Saturday and Sunday.
One member entry per RFID. Outdoor gym, concessions, and accessories are off limits during extended (unstaffed) hours.
The gym closes at midnight. Leaving after closing triggers the alarm. Penalty: membership termination and/or a $200 fine. Five minutes before close, flood lights illuminate as a warning. When overhead lights go off, it's time to leave.
To exit when doors are locked: press the green button to the right of the doors. There is a slight delay — do not push the button and the door at the same time.
=== RFID USAGE ===
Swipe your RFID outside to unlock the doors before 9am every day, after 8pm Monday–Friday, and after 3pm Saturday–Sunday. Otherwise, always swipe inside when you arrive. You do not need to swipe when you leave. Your RFID will not work if your membership is not current. A $12 RFID fee is applied to all memberships longer than 2 weeks and all personal training programs.
=== CLASS SCHEDULE (May 2026) ===
5:15 AM — Tuesday: Kettlebells | Thursday: Kettlebells | Saturday: Conditioning
6:00 AM — Monday: Barbell Club, Strength and Conditioning | Wednesday: Barbell Club, Strength and Conditioning | Friday: Barbell Club, Strength and Conditioning
7:00 AM — Saturday: Conditioning
8:00 AM — Saturday: Original Strength
9:00 AM — Monday: Kettlebells | Wednesday: Kettlebells | Thursday: Original Strength | Friday: Kettlebells | Saturday: Barbell Club, Conditioning | Sunday: Mobility and Flexibility
5:00 PM — Monday: Barbell Club | Tuesday: Barbell Club | Wednesday: Barbell Club | Thursday: Barbell Club
5:30 PM — Monday: Strength and Conditioning | Tuesday: Strength and Conditioning | Wednesday: Original Strength | Thursday: Strength and Conditioning
6:00 PM — Monday: Strength Club A | Tuesday: Strength Club B | Wednesday: Strength Club A | Thursday: Strength Club B
=== OPEN GYM MEMBERSHIP PRICING ===
Day pass: $20 (or buy a shirt or hat, get a free day pass)
1 week: $50
2 weeks: $60
1 month: $110
3 months: $245 paid in full
6 months: $369 paid in full
12 months: $699 paid in full
Fine print: No refunds on paid-in-full options. 2.6% Tucson city sales tax applied. Memberships longer than 2 weeks require a $12 RFID. Monthly options based on autopay; 30-day notice to cancel.
=== GROUP TRAINING PRICING ===
Single class: $20 (or buy a shirt or hat for $25, get a free class pass)
4 weeks unlimited: $259 (includes one 1-on-1 training session)
3 months unlimited: $550 paid in full (includes two 1-on-1 training sessions)
Class pass — 5 classes: $95 for non-members (must first complete a 1-on-1 session for $80) | $60 for open gym members
Class pass — 10 classes: $179 for non-members (must first complete a 1-on-1 session for $80) | $120 for members
=== ONE-ON-ONE PERSONAL TRAINING — STANDARD RATES (no open gym membership) ===
NEW CLIENT INTRODUCTORY RATES (minimum 3 sessions, maximum 20 sessions per purchase):
45 minutes: $70/session
1 hour: $80/session
RENEWAL RATES:
1 session — 45 min: $95 | 1 hour: $100
8 sessions — 45 min: $640 | 1 hour: $760
16 sessions — 45 min: $1,200 | 1 hour: $1,440
36 sessions — 45 min: $2,560 | 1 hour: $2,988
Fine print: No refunds. Sessions valid for 1 year from purchase. Payment plans available on larger packages. $12 RFID fee applies.
=== ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING BUNDLED WITH OPEN GYM MEMBERSHIP ===
Bundling personal training with an open gym membership saves you money on both. Enrollment fee is waived and open gym is just $59/month.
NEW CLIENT INTRODUCTORY RATES (with open gym bundle):
45 minutes: $68/session
1 hour: $77/session
RENEWAL RATES (with open gym bundle):
1 session — 45 min: $85 | 1 hour: $90
8 sessions — 45 min: $600 | 1 hour: $720
16 sessions — 45 min: $1,120 | 1 hour: $1,360
36 sessions — 45 min: $2,380 | 1 hour: $2,880
=== ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING — COMBINED RATE OVERVIEW (January 2026 pricing) ===
New client special:
45 min — with open gym: $65 | without: $70
60 min — with open gym: $77 | without: $83
Renewal rates:
1 session — 45 min: $85 (open gym) / $95 | 60 min: $90 (open gym) / $100
8 sessions — 45 min: $600 (open gym) / $640 | 60 min: $720 (open gym) / $760
16 sessions — 45 min: $1,120 (open gym) / $1,200 | 60 min: $1,360 (open gym) / $1,440
36 sessions — 45 min: $2,380 (open gym) / $2,560 | 60 min: $2,916 (open gym) / $3,000
=== TWO-ON-ONE TRAINING ===
Two clients, one trainer. Rates:
1 session — 45 min: $100 | 1 hour: $120
8 sessions — 45 min: $720 | 1 hour: $880
16 sessions — 45 min: $1,360 | 1 hour: $1,680
36 sessions — 45 min: $2,916 | 1 hour: $3,600
Fine print: No refunds. Sessions valid 1 year. Payment plans on larger packages. $12 RFID fee applies.
=== DISCOUNTS ===
Singles discount (military active/veteran, first responders, employees of nearby businesses, students with valid ID):
Open gym: half off enrollment
Group training: $199 to start — includes two 1-on-1 training sessions, first month of group training, and unlimited open gym
Couples / Family discount:
Open gym — No money down: $130/month | $90 to start: $110/month
Group training — first month to start includes two 45-minute sessions with a personal trainer, first month of classes, and unlimited open gym:
Optimal Results (unlimited): $459 to start, then $298/month
Base Builder (9 classes/month): $459 to start, then $235/month
=== MEMBERSHIP ADD-ONS ===
Bring a Guest: $25/month (autopay) or $40 one-time for a single month (no autobill).
One guest per visit. Guest must have a waiver and photo on file and must sign in every visit.
Additional guests beyond one pay an $8 day pass.
One guest allowed during extended hours only if they have a waiver and photo on file.
Therapy Tools Basic: $30/month — access to Platinum LED Biomax 900 near infrared light therapy, Normatec compression boots, and Hypervolt massage guns.
Therapy Tools + 1 x 60-min session (massage or FST): $99/month
Therapy Tools + 1 x 90-min session (massage or FST): $129/month
With any Therapy Tools add-on: 10% off additional FST or massage sessions.
=== THERAPY SERVICES (FST AND MASSAGE) ===
Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST): Table-based assisted stretching targeting the fascia and joint capsule for strength, flexibility, pain relief, and performance.
Athlete-focused massage: Improves recovery by increasing blood circulation, removing waste products, and breaking down scar tissue.
Pricing:
30-minute session: $55
60-minute session: $90
90-minute session: $125
5-pack of 60-minute sessions: $425
5-pack of 90-minute sessions: $590
=== NUTRITION COACHING ===
All programs require an initial one-hour strategy session first.
One-hour strategy session: $85 (includes personalized nutrition guide, roadblock identification, plan of action)
4-month commitment: $700 — 8 x 30-min 1:1 sessions, daily nutrition education emails, daily online accountability (or 4 monthly payments of $175)
6-month commitment: $960 — 12 x 30-min 1:1 sessions, daily nutrition education emails, daily online accountability (or 6 monthly payments of $160)
Custom options:
8 x 30-min sessions: $400
4 x 30-min sessions: $220
1 x 60-min session: $100
1 x 30-min session: $60
=== OTHER SERVICES ===
Custom Programming, Powerlifting Meet Prep, Biz Fit Meal Solutions pick-up site, Class Pass — ask at the desk for details.
=== GYM RULES AND CODE OF CONDUCT ===
Community: We respect one another. No disrespectful behavior will be tolerated.
Video/Media: You may video your own sets. Recording anyone else without consent will result in immediate membership termination.
Re-rack your weights: Plates left on a bar, machine, or sled are not tolerated.
Cleanliness: Wipe down equipment after sweating on it.
Wear a shirt indoors: Shirts are required inside at all times.
Ask for assistance: If you don't know how to use a piece of equipment, ask.
Don't hog equipment: Let others work in. No hanging out between sets on social media.
Steroids: Not part of our culture. Do not use or distribute. Membership terminated immediately.
No outside personal training: You may not train others here, and you may not bring an outside trainer in to coach you.
You break it, you bought it: Expensive mistakes are yours.
Kids: Not safe on the gym floor. Well-behaved kids may sit in the waiting area.
Bodybuilders: Members may practice competitive poses in competition bikinis or suits in mirrored areas without blocking walkways.
=== EXTENDED HOURS USAGE AGREEMENT ===
During unstaffed hours you agree to:
- Use spotter arms on bench press and squat racks at appropriate safety heights at all times.
- Only one guest per RFID scan. No tailgating.
- No access to the outdoor area, merchandise, concessions, or equipment requiring sign-out.
- Guest passes cannot be redeemed during unstaffed hours.
- Leave by posted closing time — lights and alarm set automatically.
Violations resulting in membership termination and/or $200 fine:
- Staying past closing time and triggering alarms.
- Opening the door for anyone — a member who forgot their RFID, a friend, or unauthorized guest.
- Using the outdoor gym during unstaffed hours.
=== GENERAL PRICING OVERVIEW ===
Open Gym Membership:
Option 1: $75–$100 enrollment fee + $59/month (month to month)
Option 2: $0 enrollment + $69/month
All memberships include 2.6% Tucson city sales tax and a $12 RFID fee.
Group Training:
$129/month for 9 classes per month
$165/month for unlimited classes per month
Initial sign-up: $229–$299 (includes first month dues and introductory personal training sessions to cover form and technique before starting classes)
All group training memberships include an open gym membership.
Group Training class types offered:
General Strength Training, Powerlifting, Kettlebell Training, Mobility classes, Conditioning classes
Personal Training rates:
45-minute sessions: $68–$75
1-hour sessions: $75–$90
Different packages and discounts available depending on how many sessions you purchase. Payment plans available.
=== GYM HOURS (GENERAL) ===
Open gym: 4am–midnight, 365 days per year.
Guest passes and tours: 9am–7pm Monday–Friday, 9am–2pm on weekends.
Outdoor training area: 6am–8pm weekdays, 9am–3pm weekends.
Guest passes can only be sold during staffed hours. No unauthorized guest passes after 8pm on weekdays or after 3pm on weekends.
=== CONSULTATIONS ===
If you are interested in personal training or group training, it is best to schedule a consultation so a member of the training staff can go over your goals and training history to pair you with the right coach.
=== EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES ===
Tucson Strength has an extensive facility covering powerlifting, bodybuilding, Olympic weightlifting, CrossFit, and functional training.
Powerlifting area:
Calibrated plates, competition power bars, competition squat bars, competition deadlift bars, competition racks and platforms, and numerous specialty bars including buffalo bars and safety squat bars.
Bodybuilding equipment — brands include:
Arsenal, Rogers Athletics, Iron Core, Body Masters, Flex Fitness, Cybex, Nautilus
Functional training:
Largest selection of kettlebells in southern Arizona, numerous turf areas, sleds, TRX, rigs, slam balls, battle ropes
Olympic lifting area:
Competition Olympic lifting bars, competition kilo plates, 5 Olympic lifting platforms
Dumbbell area: Dumbbells go up to 160 lbs.
Outdoor training facility (3,000+ sq ft):
Powerlifting area, strongman, dumbbells, bodybuilding machines, Rogue rig, large turf areas
=== GUEST POLICY ===
Guest passes are available during staffed hours only. No unauthorized guests after 8pm weekdays or 3pm weekends.
Members can add a Bring a Guest membership add-on for $25/month, which allows bringing 1 guest any time they are training.
Guests must have a waiver on file to come during unstaffed hours with a member.
During unstaffed/extended hours, members are NOT to open doors for anyone — including other members who forgot their RFID or unauthorized guests. Doing so can result in immediate membership termination.
=== CHILDREN AND MINORS ===
Tucson Strength does not offer daycare. Well-behaved children are welcome to sit in the member area while a parent trains, as long as they do not wander the gym floor.
Children under 15 may train with a parent on a membership or guest pass.
To hold an active membership, a person must be 18 years old, or have a parent sign for them.
Teens as young as 15 may train on their own if they have a parent-signed waiver on file and are well-versed in training and capable of training safely without supervision.
=== BATHROOM POLICY ===
Tucson Strength's bathroom usage policy is based on biological sex.
=== SILVER SNEAKERS / INSURANCE MEMBERSHIPS ===
Tucson Strength does not offer Silver Sneakers or insurance-based memberships.
=== PERSONAL TRAINING POLICY ===
Tucson Strength employs its own personal trainers and does not offer subcontracted training. Members are not allowed to bring an outside personal trainer to the gym to coach them. Violation of this policy results in membership termination.
=== LIABILITY WAIVER SUMMARY ===
All members must complete a liability waiver (legal document). By signing, members acknowledge the risks of exercise including physical injury, abnormal blood pressure, heart events, and in rare cases death. Members also sign a model release allowing Tucson Strength to use their likeness in promotional materials, and agree to the gym rules, code of conduct, and extended hours usage agreement. A parent or guardian must sign for anyone under 18.
Ditch the Big Box Gym and Experience our world class facility featuring the best powerlifting, olympic lifting, and strength equipment the industry has to offer. We also offer one heck of a community as well.
Our team of certified professionals care about their clients. We have staff that specializes in corrective exercise, powerlifting, overall fitness & strength, nutrition, hypertorophy, calisthenics, kettlebells and more.
This isn’t big box Group Fitness. You aren’t dancing to music. You are getting individualized approach to training. Our group programming offers a variety of individualized options ranging from kettlebell, mobility, conditioning, powerlifting, and general strength training.
We hosted more educational seminars and powerlifting competitions than any other gym in southern AZ. See our upcoming USPA Powerlifting competitions, Fitness workshops, and special program kickoffs.
Danny has been in the fitness and nutrition field for 20 years. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Nutritional Sciences then spent a few years studying, teaching, and researching metabolism and physiology. He then went on to become a personal trainer to put his knowledge to use. Danny specializes in coaching the sport of powerlifting, corrective exercise, and kettlebell training.
Danny has been in the fitness and nutrition field for 20 years. He graduated from the University of Arizona with a degree in Nutritional Sciences then spent a few years studying, teaching, and researching metabolism and physiology. He then went on to become a personal trainer to put his knowledge to use. Danny specializes in coaching the sport of powerlifting, corrective exercise, and kettlebell training.
Tucson Strength started in the summer 2010 in a small community park under the name Evolution Fitness. I had a handful of kettlebells and 5 ladies that wanted to get in better shape. I had just quit my job managing a gym chain and was frustrated with what was happening in the fitness industry. Mindless high intensity exercise with little to no instruction seemed to be the trend. I knew I had a better way to train people an a passion to build a community of people that believed strength has a greater purpose.
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We are open from 4:00am to 11:00pm 7days per week for members. The door is RFID Controlled before 9am and after 8pm during the week and 9am- 3pm on weekends. If you are interested in touring the gym or buying a day pass you must come between 9am-8pm M-F, or 9am-3pm on the weekends. All members on Day Passes must be out of the gym by 8pm during the week; 5pm on Saturdays and 3pm on Sundays unless specific approval from management. Members with a Bring a guest add on can bring guests at all times as long as we have a waiver on file for the guest ahead of time
Yes you can do a drop in fee for $20 per day or you can purchase a shirt regular priced shirt or hat and work out for free. We also offer short term weekly passes for $50. We don’t offer free trial workouts, but if you buy a day pass and want to sign up for the gym, we will credit your day pass towards your membership. Please come between 9am-8pm M-F or 9a-3p on weekends to purchase your passes. Staff is not available outside of those hours. Those purchasing a day pass must be out of the the gym by 8p during the week; 5pm on Saturday and 3pm on Sunday.
We offer month to month memberships as well as memberships with longer commitment lengths. Once you are done with your initial commitment we require a 30 day notice from your bill date to cancel your membership. All cancellations must be done online. We do not accept cancellations over the phone or at the gym. Visit our Customer Service Page here to download your form.
If you are interested in a general gym membership feel free to stop in during our staffed hours 9a-8p during the week. 9a-3p on the weekend. If you are interested in Personal Training or Group training we ask that you schedule a complimentary consultation so we can have one of our trainers meet with you to discuss your goals and make sure our programs are the right fit for you.
When you do a consultation with us we will meet with you and discuss your goals and learn about your training history to help figure out the best options for you and make sure we are the right fit for your goals. We don’t have any commissioned sales staff so don’t worry about being hassled or pressured into buying a membership.
If you are training with one of our in house staff trainers, you do not need a membership to work with a personal trainer. If you want to come into the gym to train on your own on days not working with a trainer you will need a membership. If you are training with on of the subcontractors we have at the gym then a gym membership is required to work with that trainer.
Members can bring guests with them to the gym if they purchase a day pass. Members get a discounted rate of $8/day for members that come with them to the gym. Members can also add a bring a guest add on to their membership for $25/month. It will allow them to bring a guest every time they train. Please note that if you are training during non staffed times and want to bring a guest you will need to make arrangements with management prior.
Members are more than welcome to video tape themselves while training, but we have a strict policy of never video taping or photographing anyone else at the gym. Please be mindful with who is in your videos. Any form of exploiting other members on your videos without their direct consent will result in immediate termination of your membership. We also don’t allow elaborate camera lighting setups. The gym is common area and your camera set up should not interfere with the flow of the gym.
There is no outside training allowed at Tucson Strength. You cannot bring an outside personal trainer or coach to work with you in the gym. All training conducted at Tucson Strength must be through one of our staff or sub-contracted trainers. Failure to follow this policy will result in immediate termination of your membership.
We offer a near infrared/red light therapy room, Normatec Compression therapy, and Massage guns for use by our members for an additional $30/month. We also have a stretch therapist on staff that offers numerous options.
Best gym in town, if you’re serious about improving your health. The staff is amazing and the equipment is top notch. Danny, the owner, is a great and very personable guy and his membership rates are very reasonable. It’s a place to go to grow into a champion, or, if you’re like me, shed a few pounds and add some years to your life. I should have left this review years ago!
I like that all kinds of people work out here, young and old, men and women. It's big and very welcoming. The personal trainers make sure you get a customized workout that's best for you.
My husband and I joined this gym late in 2025 and we are so happy we did! We came from a box gym in town and I'm so happy I made the switch. I appreciate the great equipment, the kind and helpful staff, the friendly environment and the intentionality that's put into the business as a whole. I also appreciate that a diverse group of people work out here. I know that might be a weird thing to point out, but it's something that makes me feel more comfortable and less intimidated when stepping into the gym. I also appreciate that, while the price is more expensive than a box gym, this keeps the gym from being overcrowded. I'm someone who gets overstimulated and gyms can often be that so having a space that isn't overly crowded all the time is really nice. My experience at Tucson Strength has been super positive and I rave about it to everyone. Grateful for this spot in Tucson!
Response from the owner:Thank you Meredith! We appreciate you.
I started training at Tucson Strength with coach Anthony in December and I’m so much stronger and more flexible than ever. The staff here is so kind, talented and passionate as well as professional. There’s a friendly community feel here and the space is amazing. I’m grateful to have this place in the neighborhood.
Response from the owner:Love it. Thank you for the review
I love this gym. After coming from another powerlifting/bodybuilding oriented gym in town, I wish I had just immediately gotten a membership here instead. The staff is so sweet, everything is very clean, and the owner even took the time to introduce himself to my husband and I when we were winding down on the treadmill after a workout. They’ve even went so far as to stock the ladies room with things that we definitely find we need sometimes like ponytail holders, Bobby pins, hair clips, hygiene products-it’s really so thoughtful. They’ve even other members are great too, it’s such a positive atmosphere. If you’re looking for a great gym with great equipment and an awesome staff, this is your place.
Response from the owner:Thank you so much. So gladyou are with us.
I started made the switch to Tucson Strength to take my powerlifting training to the next level and I haven’t been left down yet. They have every machine you would ever need and more. And they are also equipped with an amazing community with trainers that are very well versed in specific disciplines that you wouldn’t find anywhere else!
Response from the owner:Thank you my friend. Greatly appreciate you.
Great gym, great people, I’ve felt very welcome since my first day and I have had a great workout every time! If you’re looking for a gym with hand picked equipment that is in a league of its own, with the nicest gym staff and owner I have seen, this is the place to go!
Response from the owner:Thank you Nicholas We appreciate you! So happy you are enjoying our gym.
Very strange experience, lady at front desk with blue jacket and red hair , originally charged me for a day pass when I told her I have a free day pass, I had to show her my email or else I would have paid for nothing. She also didn’t have me sign a waiver until 15 minutes after I started my workout. Nice environment with a few friendly people some of the equipment is outdated- mid grade/mediocre and subpar. Friendly environment . Don’t expect a life changing experience because it is a local gym. Looks completely different than advertised on social media!!! But at least she apologized for the mistake on her end.
Response from the owner:Christopher Hawkins interesting review.It’s important to clarify a few things.
You mentioned being irritated that an employee made a mistake — even though they immediately acknowledged it, apologized, and corrected it. We expect our team to own errors and fix them quickly. That’s exactly what happened. My staff also reported to me that. you were acting very suspicously in the gym and they were going to approach you because you were leaving all your weights on the machines.
Regarding the equipment being described as “mediocre,” Our equipment was intentionally selected. Many of the pieces you’re referring to are classic, time-tested machines that serious lifters actively seek out and are worth more than new pieces sold today. They were chosen over newer commercial-grade options specifically because they perform better, and offer superior training experience. New does not automatically mean better — and in strength training, it often means the opposite.
Our facility is built for people who value substance over flash. If someone prefers shiny, trend-driven equipment, there are plenty of options for that. We stand by our choices and the environment we’ve created.
Absolutely love this place! Danny has done a phenomenal job of creating a great facility and has a friendly knowledgeable staff to help you reach your goals. I absolutely recommend. Tucson strength is the best gym I’ve ever been to, the quality of the equipment is only surpassed by the amazing people that you will find there. Thank you Danny!
Response from the owner:Thank you Jesse! We appreciate you my man
Best gym in Tucson, not always busy or too busy to get a workout in. open equipment available, great variety of equipment. Late hours all days of the week.
Response from the owner:Thank you Nathan. We appreciate you
I was visiting Tucson and ended up picking this spot for a few gym sessions while I was in town and I am so glad I did. The people who work there are great and the place was exactly what I was looking for. Great machines and equipment, relaxed atmosphere, and had a fun community vibe. When people would leave the person working there would tell them by and knew their name . 10 / 10
Response from the owner:Thank you Michael. We appreciate the review. We really love our community
Tucson Strength is the best gym I have ever trained at. They have done a masterful job of choosing machines and equipment that will give you the results you are looking for. The staff is professional and welcoming, and the facility is clean and well maintained.
The people that choose to workout at Tucson Strength simply want to train to better themselves. There is no judgement on where you are at in your health and well being journey, and there is encouragement along that way.
I would highly recommend checking this place out before the "big box" gyms.
I stopped in while in town over Christmas and glad that I did! Tucson Strength combines powerlifting, bodybuilding, functional and Olympic lifting flawlessly. They have an incredible outdoor area that’s covered with more equipment and the staff was incredible. I had the chance to talk with the owner a little and you can tell when someone is passionate about their facility and genuinely interested in expansion and always making it better.
Incredible facility and can’t wait to visit next time im in town!
Response from the owner:Thank you Matt. It was great meeting you too. When i get to AK I’ll make sure to stop by!!
Not going to lie, I can get a little emotional thinking about this gym. When I showed up I was a proper mess: out of shape, badly injured, and burned out.
Now, a year later, I'm probably in the best shape of my life at 45. Steve's classes were an absolute game changer for me. Not only did I recover but I'm on a path for strength I thought had long passed me by. 100% I couldn't have done this without him.
When people say this gym is special they aren't kidding. I don't know how Danny did what he did, but the training and community here are truly stellar.
This has been a great experience for me. Kael has great knowledge of the equipment and training and is making me feel more fit with each session. He adds a positive feel to the whole experience which allows me to progress with confidence. The best place in Tucson.
Response from the owner:Thank you david. We appreciate you. Glad you are enjoying your experience with us.
I’m going into my 5th week of personal training with Sam. This is my first time of training and I would recommend to anyone who needs a fresh start, hasn’t been working out, is a senior, or just needs that boost to get fit. I plan on continuing my personal fitness and joining the gym after my 6th week of personal training with Sam. Great place to join.
Sleds (multiple), rings (multiple), stall bars if you can believe it, and every other tool you could come up with. If you want muscle to use instead of just carry around, I'd argue they're the only game in town. Plus Danny and his wife are the bee's knees.
Response from the owner:You are awesome Sean. Appreciate it.
I was a member from June 2023 until June 2025 when I moved out of Arizona. Hands down the best gym in Tucson and one of the best gyms I've been to, period. Besides having everything you could possibly need in the gym, the staff and other members are extremely kind and welcoming.
Response from the owner:Thank you Emmett. We appreciate you
I have been coming to this gym for over 6 years now and I can honestly say I will never leave. The community that Danny has built and people he has in is corner make coming to the gym more than just working out. Catching up with friends, random conversations with new people, helping one another, pushing each other to be better. I could not of asked for a better gym to stumble upon. Every day Danny works to get better quality equipment and amenities, creating the best possible training environment for all types and sizes. I recommend this place to everyone 11/10 times and that will never change. I love Tucson Strength and everything that comes with it.
Response from the owner:Thank you my friend. Much appreciated. Grateful for you.
Tucson Strength is the best gym in Tucson. I’m greeted by name every time I walk in and the community is second to none. A few of my friends even drive across town just to train here because it is worth it. It is a true powerlifting gym with top-tier equipment, but there is also everything you need for hypertrophy and muscle building. The membership costs more than a big-box gym, but it is absolutely worth it for the quality, atmosphere, and results.
Response from the owner:Appreciate the review Kyle. Thank you
I used a day pass while I was visiting town and had a great experience. The owner and staff were friendly and welcoming and the energy was great. The members were friendly and the gym was buzzing with people supporting each other, joking around, and having an overall great time. They have a wide range of high quality, excellently maintained equipment, a ton of platforms and racks, a functional training area, an outdoor area and cardio machines.
Tucson Strength is a great gym!
Response from the owner:Thank you Sam. I was great meeting you
I've known Danny for 10 years now. The gym he's created is a place where I feel comfortable.
I love that you can get a" private " gym feeling with out insane fees.
The classes are amazing, so many different types of classes that provide different quantities for everyone. I have lots of pain and old injuries and I feel blessed to have Tucson Strength help me get thru my weight loss goals.
Response from the owner:Thank you Jamie. We appreciate you
10000/10. Danny truly made the BEST gym in Tucson. The community in there is so so welcoming, it really feels like family. The facility is clean with some of the best equipment you can get your hands on. The variety of equipment is perfect for anyone at any fitness level. The trainers are incredible and so friendly. You won’t find a better facility, so happy I got to call Tucson Strength my home for almost 3 years❤️
Response from the owner:Thank you. This means a lot to us!! We appreciate you.
I was in Tucson for a few weeks for work. Tucson Strength had convenient temporary membership terms and great access for working out early or late hours. Great gym, and well worth the price.
Response from the owner:Thank you Tom. we appreciate you choosing us!
I visited Tucson Strength a few weeks ago while in Tucson, and if you're ever there, it's worth checking out! It's a very home-y feeling, everyone working there is very kind and hospitable. They have plenty of equipment, especially for Powerlifting and Olympic lifting as well. Danny, the owner, was very welcoming to us, and made sure to approve us in person while we were there. I'd definitely come back!!
Best gym I’ve dropped into in Tucson for weightlifting/functional fitness. Tons of racks, dumbbells, machines and turf. Also has an outdoor section. While it has a few assault bikes, rowers and treadmills, probably not the spot for you if you’re looking to hit an elliptical. People of all ages, extremely welcoming and no lines for anything when I went at 4pm on a Monday. Only negative thing I can think of is limited hours for those looking to drop in.
Response from the owner:Thank you!
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TUCSON STRENGTH — COMPLETE KNOWLEDGE BASE
Website: www.tucsonstrength.com
Phone: (520) 445-6800
Email: danny@tucsonstrength.com
Facilities phone (issues/emergencies): 520-633-6692
Legal name: Evolution Fitness DBA Tucson Strength
=== OPEN GYM HOURS ===
Open gym is available every day of the year from 4am to midnight.
RFID is required for access before 9:00am daily, after 8:00pm Monday–Friday, and after 3:00pm Saturday and Sunday.
One member entry per RFID. Outdoor gym, concessions, and accessories are off limits during extended (unstaffed) hours.
The gym closes at midnight. Leaving after closing triggers the alarm. Penalty: membership termination and/or a $200 fine. Five minutes before close, flood lights illuminate as a warning. When overhead lights go off, it's time to leave.
To exit when doors are locked: press the green button to the right of the doors. There is a slight delay — do not push the button and the door at the same time.
=== RFID USAGE ===
Swipe your RFID outside to unlock the doors before 9am every day, after 8pm Monday–Friday, and after 3pm Saturday–Sunday. Otherwise, always swipe inside when you arrive. You do not need to swipe when you leave. Your RFID will not work if your membership is not current. A $12 RFID fee is applied to all memberships longer than 2 weeks and all personal training programs.
=== CLASS SCHEDULE (May 2026) ===
5:15 AM — Tuesday: Kettlebells | Thursday: Kettlebells | Saturday: Conditioning
6:00 AM — Monday: Barbell Club, Strength and Conditioning | Wednesday: Barbell Club, Strength and Conditioning | Friday: Barbell Club, Strength and Conditioning
7:00 AM — Saturday: Conditioning
8:00 AM — Saturday: Original Strength
9:00 AM — Monday: Kettlebells | Wednesday: Kettlebells | Thursday: Original Strength | Friday: Kettlebells | Saturday: Barbell Club, Conditioning | Sunday: Mobility and Flexibility
5:00 PM — Monday: Barbell Club | Tuesday: Barbell Club | Wednesday: Barbell Club | Thursday: Barbell Club
5:30 PM — Monday: Strength and Conditioning | Tuesday: Strength and Conditioning | Wednesday: Original Strength | Thursday: Strength and Conditioning
6:00 PM — Monday: Strength Club A | Tuesday: Strength Club B | Wednesday: Strength Club A | Thursday: Strength Club B
=== OPEN GYM MEMBERSHIP PRICING ===
Day pass: $20 (or buy a shirt or hat, get a free day pass)
1 week: $50
2 weeks: $60
1 month: $110
3 months: $245 paid in full
6 months: $369 paid in full
12 months: $699 paid in full
Fine print: No refunds on paid-in-full options. 2.6% Tucson city sales tax applied. Memberships longer than 2 weeks require a $12 RFID. Monthly options based on autopay; 30-day notice to cancel.
=== GROUP TRAINING PRICING ===
Single class: $20 (or buy a shirt or hat for $25, get a free class pass)
4 weeks unlimited: $259 (includes one 1-on-1 training session)
3 months unlimited: $550 paid in full (includes two 1-on-1 training sessions)
Class pass — 5 classes: $95 for non-members (must first complete a 1-on-1 session for $80) | $60 for open gym members
Class pass — 10 classes: $179 for non-members (must first complete a 1-on-1 session for $80) | $120 for members
=== ONE-ON-ONE PERSONAL TRAINING — STANDARD RATES (no open gym membership) ===
NEW CLIENT INTRODUCTORY RATES (minimum 3 sessions, maximum 20 sessions per purchase):
45 minutes: $70/session
1 hour: $80/session
RENEWAL RATES:
1 session — 45 min: $95 | 1 hour: $100
8 sessions — 45 min: $640 | 1 hour: $760
16 sessions — 45 min: $1,200 | 1 hour: $1,440
36 sessions — 45 min: $2,560 | 1 hour: $2,988
Fine print: No refunds. Sessions valid for 1 year from purchase. Payment plans available on larger packages. $12 RFID fee applies.
=== ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING BUNDLED WITH OPEN GYM MEMBERSHIP ===
Bundling personal training with an open gym membership saves you money on both. Enrollment fee is waived and open gym is just $59/month.
NEW CLIENT INTRODUCTORY RATES (with open gym bundle):
45 minutes: $68/session
1 hour: $77/session
RENEWAL RATES (with open gym bundle):
1 session — 45 min: $85 | 1 hour: $90
8 sessions — 45 min: $600 | 1 hour: $720
16 sessions — 45 min: $1,120 | 1 hour: $1,360
36 sessions — 45 min: $2,380 | 1 hour: $2,880
=== ONE-ON-ONE TRAINING — COMBINED RATE OVERVIEW (January 2026 pricing) ===
New client special:
45 min — with open gym: $65 | without: $70
60 min — with open gym: $77 | without: $83
Renewal rates:
1 session — 45 min: $85 (open gym) / $95 | 60 min: $90 (open gym) / $100
8 sessions — 45 min: $600 (open gym) / $640 | 60 min: $720 (open gym) / $760
16 sessions — 45 min: $1,120 (open gym) / $1,200 | 60 min: $1,360 (open gym) / $1,440
36 sessions — 45 min: $2,380 (open gym) / $2,560 | 60 min: $2,916 (open gym) / $3,000
=== TWO-ON-ONE TRAINING ===
Two clients, one trainer. Rates:
1 session — 45 min: $100 | 1 hour: $120
8 sessions — 45 min: $720 | 1 hour: $880
16 sessions — 45 min: $1,360 | 1 hour: $1,680
36 sessions — 45 min: $2,916 | 1 hour: $3,600
Fine print: No refunds. Sessions valid 1 year. Payment plans on larger packages. $12 RFID fee applies.
=== DISCOUNTS ===
Singles discount (military active/veteran, first responders, employees of nearby businesses, students with valid ID):
Open gym: half off enrollment
Group training: $199 to start — includes two 1-on-1 training sessions, first month of group training, and unlimited open gym
Couples / Family discount:
Open gym — No money down: $130/month | $90 to start: $110/month
Group training — first month to start includes two 45-minute sessions with a personal trainer, first month of classes, and unlimited open gym:
Optimal Results (unlimited): $459 to start, then $298/month
Base Builder (9 classes/month): $459 to start, then $235/month
=== MEMBERSHIP ADD-ONS ===
Bring a Guest: $25/month (autopay) or $40 one-time for a single month (no autobill).
One guest per visit. Guest must have a waiver and photo on file and must sign in every visit.
Additional guests beyond one pay an $8 day pass.
One guest allowed during extended hours only if they have a waiver and photo on file.
Therapy Tools Basic: $30/month — access to Platinum LED Biomax 900 near infrared light therapy, Normatec compression boots, and Hypervolt massage guns.
Therapy Tools + 1 x 60-min session (massage or FST): $99/month
Therapy Tools + 1 x 90-min session (massage or FST): $129/month
With any Therapy Tools add-on: 10% off additional FST or massage sessions.
=== THERAPY SERVICES (FST AND MASSAGE) ===
Fascial Stretch Therapy (FST): Table-based assisted stretching targeting the fascia and joint capsule for strength, flexibility, pain relief, and performance.
Athlete-focused massage: Improves recovery by increasing blood circulation, removing waste products, and breaking down scar tissue.
Pricing:
30-minute session: $55
60-minute session: $90
90-minute session: $125
5-pack of 60-minute sessions: $425
5-pack of 90-minute sessions: $590
=== NUTRITION COACHING ===
All programs require an initial one-hour strategy session first.
One-hour strategy session: $85 (includes personalized nutrition guide, roadblock identification, plan of action)
4-month commitment: $700 — 8 x 30-min 1:1 sessions, daily nutrition education emails, daily online accountability (or 4 monthly payments of $175)
6-month commitment: $960 — 12 x 30-min 1:1 sessions, daily nutrition education emails, daily online accountability (or 6 monthly payments of $160)
Custom options:
8 x 30-min sessions: $400
4 x 30-min sessions: $220
1 x 60-min session: $100
1 x 30-min session: $60
=== OTHER SERVICES ===
Custom Programming, Powerlifting Meet Prep, Biz Fit Meal Solutions pick-up site, Class Pass — ask at the desk for details.
=== GYM RULES AND CODE OF CONDUCT ===
Community: We respect one another. No disrespectful behavior will be tolerated.
Video/Media: You may video your own sets. Recording anyone else without consent will result in immediate membership termination.
Re-rack your weights: Plates left on a bar, machine, or sled are not tolerated.
Cleanliness: Wipe down equipment after sweating on it.
Wear a shirt indoors: Shirts are required inside at all times.
Ask for assistance: If you don't know how to use a piece of equipment, ask.
Don't hog equipment: Let others work in. No hanging out between sets on social media.
Steroids: Not part of our culture. Do not use or distribute. Membership terminated immediately.
No outside personal training: You may not train others here, and you may not bring an outside trainer in to coach you.
You break it, you bought it: Expensive mistakes are yours.
Kids: Not safe on the gym floor. Well-behaved kids may sit in the waiting area.
Bodybuilders: Members may practice competitive poses in competition bikinis or suits in mirrored areas without blocking walkways.
=== EXTENDED HOURS USAGE AGREEMENT ===
During unstaffed hours you agree to:
- Use spotter arms on bench press and squat racks at appropriate safety heights at all times.
- Only one guest per RFID scan. No tailgating.
- No access to the outdoor area, merchandise, concessions, or equipment requiring sign-out.
- Guest passes cannot be redeemed during unstaffed hours.
- Leave by posted closing time — lights and alarm set automatically.
Violations resulting in membership termination and/or $200 fine:
- Staying past closing time and triggering alarms.
- Opening the door for anyone — a member who forgot their RFID, a friend, or unauthorized guest.
- Using the outdoor gym during unstaffed hours.
=== GENERAL PRICING OVERVIEW ===
Open Gym Membership:
Option 1: $75–$100 enrollment fee + $59/month (month to month)
Option 2: $0 enrollment + $69/month
All memberships include 2.6% Tucson city sales tax and a $12 RFID fee.
Group Training:
$129/month for 9 classes per month
$165/month for unlimited classes per month
Initial sign-up: $229–$299 (includes first month dues and introductory personal training sessions to cover form and technique before starting classes)
All group training memberships include an open gym membership.
Group Training class types offered:
General Strength Training, Powerlifting, Kettlebell Training, Mobility classes, Conditioning classes
Personal Training rates:
45-minute sessions: $68–$75
1-hour sessions: $75–$90
Different packages and discounts available depending on how many sessions you purchase. Payment plans available.
=== GYM HOURS (GENERAL) ===
Open gym: 4am–midnight, 365 days per year.
Guest passes and tours: 9am–7pm Monday–Friday, 9am–2pm on weekends.
Outdoor training area: 6am–8pm weekdays, 9am–3pm weekends.
Guest passes can only be sold during staffed hours. No unauthorized guest passes after 8pm on weekdays or after 3pm on weekends.
=== CONSULTATIONS ===
If you are interested in personal training or group training, it is best to schedule a consultation so a member of the training staff can go over your goals and training history to pair you with the right coach.
=== EQUIPMENT AND FACILITIES ===
Tucson Strength has an extensive facility covering powerlifting, bodybuilding, Olympic weightlifting, CrossFit, and functional training.
Powerlifting area:
Calibrated plates, competition power bars, competition squat bars, competition deadlift bars, competition racks and platforms, and numerous specialty bars including buffalo bars and safety squat bars.
Bodybuilding equipment — brands include:
Arsenal, Rogers Athletics, Iron Core, Body Masters, Flex Fitness, Cybex, Nautilus
Functional training:
Largest selection of kettlebells in southern Arizona, numerous turf areas, sleds, TRX, rigs, slam balls, battle ropes
Olympic lifting area:
Competition Olympic lifting bars, competition kilo plates, 5 Olympic lifting platforms
Dumbbell area: Dumbbells go up to 160 lbs.
Outdoor training facility (3,000+ sq ft):
Powerlifting area, strongman, dumbbells, bodybuilding machines, Rogue rig, large turf areas
=== GUEST POLICY ===
Guest passes are available during staffed hours only. No unauthorized guests after 8pm weekdays or 3pm weekends.
Members can add a Bring a Guest membership add-on for $25/month, which allows bringing 1 guest any time they are training.
Guests must have a waiver on file to come during unstaffed hours with a member.
During unstaffed/extended hours, members are NOT to open doors for anyone — including other members who forgot their RFID or unauthorized guests. Doing so can result in immediate membership termination.
=== CHILDREN AND MINORS ===
Tucson Strength does not offer daycare. Well-behaved children are welcome to sit in the member area while a parent trains, as long as they do not wander the gym floor.
Children under 15 may train with a parent on a membership or guest pass.
To hold an active membership, a person must be 18 years old, or have a parent sign for them.
Teens as young as 15 may train on their own if they have a parent-signed waiver on file and are well-versed in training and capable of training safely without supervision.
=== BATHROOM POLICY ===
Tucson Strength's bathroom usage policy is based on biological sex.
=== SILVER SNEAKERS / INSURANCE MEMBERSHIPS ===
Tucson Strength does not offer Silver Sneakers or insurance-based memberships.
=== PERSONAL TRAINING POLICY ===
Tucson Strength employs its own personal trainers and does not offer subcontracted training. Members are not allowed to bring an outside personal trainer to the gym to coach them. Violation of this policy results in membership termination.
=== LIABILITY WAIVER SUMMARY ===
All members must complete a liability waiver (legal document). By signing, members acknowledge the risks of exercise including physical injury, abnormal blood pressure, heart events, and in rare cases death. Members also sign a model release allowing Tucson Strength to use their likeness in promotional materials, and agree to the gym rules, code of conduct, and extended hours usage agreement. A parent or guardian must sign for anyone under 18.
