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Gym and Weight Room

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.

Tucson Strength personal training. Male personal trainer with female client doing deadlifts.

Personal Training

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.

Group Training

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. 

Tucson Strength Barbell Club Powerlifting Classes. A male client doing barbell back squat strength training.

Powerlifting Events

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.

MONTH to MONTH SPECIAL

$0 Enrollment Fee
$ 69 Per Month
  • Normally $79/mo
  • 30 Day Notice to Cancel
  • $+12 RFID Card
  • Use of all our Equipment

Month to Month

$89 Enrollment Fee
$ 59 Per Month
  • 30 day notice to cancel
  • $12 RFID
  • Use of all our Equipment

GROUP Programming/ TRAINING

INCLUDES OPEN GYM
$ 129-175 Per Month
  • Contact us for details
  • Most Diverse Group Training options in town
  • Use of all our Equipment

Danny

Sawaya

Owner / Founder

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

Sawaya

Owner / Founder

Photo of Danny Sawaya. Owner and Personal trainer at Tucson Strength gym and weight room.

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.

Our History

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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FAQ

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.

Reviews

Excellent
Tucson Strength
Based on 253 reviews
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
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.
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.
Response from the owner:Thank you Kim!!
Response from the owner:Thank you Mike. Much appreciated
Rude little bald man complains alot
Response from the owner:This could be my favorite review we have ever received. 🤣
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
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!
Danny and his team run a world class facility. Always clean and well kept. They are also extremely well equipped thanks to Danny always striving to create the best training space possible for the members. But overall the best part of Tucson Strength is their strong connection to our community and how they give back to Tucson.
Response from the owner:Thank you Tyler! We appreciate you!
Proud to have been a member of this gym since 2021. It's a safe environment that is committed to excellence.
Response from the owner:thanks Big man. Appreciate it.
Thanks Danny for the presentation and education in the ERC Group today. Both Ember and myself support you! Stay strong
Response from the owner:Thank you. looking forward to getting to know all of you.
Response from the owner:thanks for the 1 star!!
Very rude on the phone. Stay far from here.
Response from the owner:Not sure what happened but feel free to email with a the details of your experience.
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.
Excellent facility. I love training here. Ton of kettlebells, barbells and everything in between. Also have an outside facility. Staff are very friendly.
Response from the owner:Thank you my man!!
I'm not a regular, but was allowed to buy a pass today to test my maxes. The only thing preventing me from becoming a member is that the air force gym is free and closer. With that aside..

- Very clean, new and diverse equipment available. Plenty of racks, benches, and deadlift platforms. SSBs, squat bars (55lbs), Deadlift bars, hex bars, camber bars, Oly equipment, indoor turf for conditioning, and round metal plates. If you're a powerlifter, this is the gym.

- affordable. Also the options for a day pass were either pay for the pass, or purchase a shirt instead. That was a no brainer, so we bought two shirts!

- staff/owners are clearly lifters themselves, reasonable and knowledgeable.

- great hours and location, open early until late at night. They also offer prepped meals inside, although I didn't try any.

- accessible to elite athletes and novice lifters. They host lifting programming classes including/up to a peak and mock meet. New lifters can feel comfortable learning in this environment. At the same time, I saw a guy deadlift about 700lbs for reps.

No complaints at all! Again, I'd register if logistically it made sense to me, due to money and travel time, it simply does not (for now!) I'll come back for mock meets as long as I am welcome.
Response from the owner:thank you!!! we appreciate you.
Response from the owner:thank you very much Jared!
Everything that you need for powerlifting but also tons of machines for accessories. Equipment is all well maintained and looks brand new.
Response from the owner:Thank you Marshall. We appreciate it!
I past this one time and it was a former Chuck E. Cheese! Sad this closed, now even the new one closed recently but even though I haven’t been here. Seems Cool!
Great facility filled with plenty of high quality equipment for the powerlifter, strongman, weightlifter, Kettlebell trainer, etc as well as a friendly and welcoming staff. There's even an outdoor set up that is well equipped as well.
Wonderful place. Great atmosphere. I pay their very reasonable drop in fee every time I'm in town. They have an awesome selection of powetlifting equipment as well as some strongman implements.
Response from the owner:thank you. we really appreciate it
Over the phone and in person, Selma was very welcoming, supportive and caring with communicating with me. It was my first time there and I felt very comfortable and appreciated. My 2nd day further stengthened and supported my comfort and confidence because us members were given the opportunity to attend a workshop that was to help guide us in our training and set us up with a vision and direction of how we could get stronger over time. The class was very informative, the information was up-to-date. The owner Danny gave very good and foundational knowledge that was presented clear enough to make perfect sense to me. Being my first couple of visits, and coming from an LGBTQ community myself, on top of being all by myself, i definitely feel right at home in a professional, safe and caring space. Very comfortable, supportive and motivating environment for improving my fitness desires and needs. Becky at the front desk was very welcoming and communicative with me also. I absolutely love how there's educational opportunities involved for members. To me, its definitely a valuable place for learning, building strength and building healthy habits in Tucson.
Response from the owner:Thank you Nikki. Welcome! and look forward to seeing you around.
By far, the best Gym out there! Super clean, great exercise equipment variety, and great staff! I love supporting locally owned businesses.
Response from the owner:Gracie! thank you. we appreciate you a ton.
Great place! Can’t help but love these guys!!
Response from the owner:thank you!
Highly recommend this gym! I started working out with one of their personal trainers (Mike) a few months ago. He’s is really knowledgeable and professional. I’ve had over 10 surgeries in the past 7 months, and Mike has been great at meeting me where I’m at and finding creative ways to workout despite my physical limitations. The gym had a wonderful community that you won’t get at big chain gym.
Response from the owner:Thank you Abby. We truly appreciate having you with us. Thanks for being a part of our community.
An absolute strongman and powerlifting paradise!
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Response from the owner:thank you!
Everything you need to accomplish your goals is available here
Response from the owner:Thank you my man.
Tucson strength is everything you could want in a gym focused on strength building. Extremely cool people, respectful, and motivating, but you do your own thing without chit chat. Really, can’t say enough good things about management, the trainers, the equipment, everything.
Response from the owner:You are a rock star. Can't wait to see you on the platform soon.
The staff and equipment are stellar! Everything is always clean and organized! I originally joined the gym for their Strong and Healthy Women’s program that they offered, I loved having a group of like-minded people to workout and get stronger with! I recently rejoined Tucson Strength after taking a break for some medical concerns, and could not be happier with my decision to come back! They offer far more than you would ever be able to get out of a $9.99 monthly membership at a big box gym, and I think that’s why they are so successful! Danny- thank you for offering Tucson an amazing powerlifting facility to train in and taking pride in being different!
Response from the owner:Thank you soo much!
Best gym in the state 👍👍👍🇺🇸
Response from the owner:Thank you. we appreciate it a ton.
Amazing gym, Tucson Strength is like a hub for wanting to get the best experience out of your fitness goals. They offer all types of classes, training, barbell club, sports recovery services, state of the art equipment etc... hands down best gym I've been to!
Response from the owner:THanks Robert. We appreciate it my friend.
I've just got a membership at this gym. Becky was extremely patient, helpful and knowledgeable of the facility and needs of the customers. I appreciate their diligence in remaining open to customers during this time. The owner Danny was friendly and seemed to be an involved constituent of the welcoming and inviting nature of the company.
Response from the owner:Thank you for being with us!!!!! We hope you had a great first classqq
Staff is super friendly. Only a few cardio/weight machines. Mostly free weights, squat racks, kettle bells, cables, TRX, etc. Great gym for someone who’s been working out for awhile. They offer personal training.
Just realized I've been coming here for nearly 8-9 years. This gym and all the trainers are supportive in you improving yourself without being competitive or stressing you to the point of injury. I had back issues from work, Danny made some recommendations while I was in the barbell club. I did what I was told, and surprised myself by deadlifting more than I thought I ever could (most importantly without pain or fear of getting hurt). Its a great gym (not just because of the equipment) but the trainers are there to help you be better....Highly recommend this place to invest in yourself
Response from the owner:Thank you so much Celeste. we are so grateful for you.
An amazing gym that has everything to offer from Powerlifting to CrossFit equipment. A great down to earth family and an awesome experienced training staff keep you safe and crushing your goals. I highly recommend Tucson Strength for Novice or Competitor.
Response from the owner:thanks my friend.
I hate going to ordinary and big box gyms. But I really like this place. Clean, pleasant, not full of meat heads and Barbies, just a bunch of folks who care about being and getting strong. The staff is professional and extremely knowledgeable, and work to bring a sense of fun to the gym. They can help you rehab an injury, or even come back from a 3-month hospital stay (my wife), with a workout routine customized to you and your needs and abilities. A lot of other gyms left me feeling like an outsider or weakling, but I've never experienced that at Tucson Stremgth. Both the staff and the other members are friendly and helpful (if you want it or ask) and the sense of community is unique. Check it out!
One of the best gyms and fitness centers in Tucson.
Tucson Strength is clean, well kept, and has everything you need for a comprehensive workout. Their personal trainers take the time to get to know their clients, and create custom workouts to meet their needs.
Simple place that puts strength first. If you are an athlete or power lifter they have what you need. Danny the owner is a good dude and knows his stuff.
Response from the owner:Thank you Alex. We appreciate it.
This is a fantastic environment to train in. The members as well as the staff are top notch people and very welcoming! I love it!
Response from the owner:Thank You John. we appreciate your support.
LOVE LOVE LOVE this gym! Every single employee/patron is kind, welcoming, and fun! I cannot rave enough the environment is contagious and fun! Some people dread the gym, but every time (although a short time) that I come here, I end up leaving in higher spirits. HIGHLY recommend it!
I have been with Danny and his crew since November 2011 and I cannot say enough things about him or his gym. Even after all this time, I still get tremendous value for the classes, but also feel comfortable enough working out on my own. Danny has always been helpful answering training questions and the programming (in both barbell club and kettlebells) has been top notch. As the saying goes, "you get what you pay for", and that's absolutely true here. Can't see myself at another gym. Thanks Danny for everything you've done and continue to do!
Response from the owner:We can't imagine Tucson Strength without you and the family. Thank you for being with us Mary, can't tell you how much you are appreciated.
· owner that cares
· trainers that care
· people that care
Finally found a place i can fit in too. Not the competition type but love to train like i am. Also i appreciate the structure and guidance. Thankful and happy to be a part of Tucson's very best gym. Getting stronger and growing and developing new friendships. Thank you Danny and staff and team.
Response from the owner:Thank you Robert. We love having you with us.
The best equipment, the best environment, and the best staff in all of Tucson. I love this gym! If you’re serious about lifting and are looking for a top quality training facility, look no further! This is the best gym in Tucson.
Response from the owner:Alondra, we appreciate you a ton! Thank you for believing in what we do!
Great gym. Great employees. Beats the commercial gyms out there.
Response from the owner:Thank you Bobby! We really appreciate it.
I have been to many powerlifting, olympic lifting, crossfit and/or strengthening gyms all over the country but this gym is definitely my top pick! I have enjoyed this clean, well-equipped gym for my powerlifting training and it has met all my needs. Staff members, Danny, Becky, Cam, Christian and Kirstin, have been always welcoming, helpful, supportive and professional towards me. Plus, I have lost several pounds since I started coming here last February 😊
Response from the owner:Thank you Yeri! That means a lot.

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