- THE GYM™ -
THE BEST GYM IN CHARLOTTESVILLE
- Training Systems -
Our goal is to make you look, feel, and perform at your best, no matter who you are and what your fitness level may be. While most gyms focus on the lifts, we focus on the body itself. We think of the body as a web: the strength of whole web depends on the smaller connections within it. We believe the best way to strengthen the body is a holistic, systematic approach.
- Personal Training -
One-on-one training sessions can be scheduled with our expert coaching staff. Our coaches have the knowledge, skill, and experience to enable you to achieve your strength and fitness goals.
- Group Workouts -
Members can participate in many types of group workouts. These workout sessions are significantly different from traditional health club classes. Our workouts utilize the highly successful techniques developed and proven effective by the world renowned Westside Barbell Conjugate training system, and our coaches interact with workout participants throughout the session, providing personalized attention and an environment of fun and camaraderie.
Preventing Injuries, Overtraining, and Boring Workouts
Our training philosophy is based on the Westside Conjugate system, developed by strength-training legend Louie Simmons. The Conjugate system builds strength by putting emphasis on staple exercises that give maximum results, like the squat, deadlift, and benchpress, but also constantly varying these exercises to address the weaknesses of smaller muscle systems. The body quickly adapts to strength-training. Our system is designed to outmaneuver that adaptation so that we are always making progress, while at the same time preventing injuries, overtraining, and boring workouts. At THE GYM™, we want to help you train smart!

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- UPCOMING -
SPECIAL EVENTS
We are having a well-known 5X World Record Holder in Powerlifting (Luke Edwards) Presentation & Seminar at THE GYM.
Date: Saturday 8/27/22 Agenda: 9am-12pm Seminar and Workout 12pm-1:00pm Break 1:00pm-6pm Presentation/Q&A and Workout Cost: $100 **Pre-registration Required** Some background information on Luke Edwards: Westside Barbell member for 15 years Resided on the Westside BB Board twice Only person ever to earn 2 pro totals after 2 kidney transplants Author of Autobiography (coming in 2023) …
About This EventOur Favorite Restaurant in C’ville!- Dino’s Restaurant
Visit our favorite restaurant in C’ville! Dino’s Restaurant @ The Dairy Market! Tell them THE GYM sent you!? https://www.dinos.restaurant/
About This EventTry THE GYM™
One Group Workout on Us Normally $35 Per Group Workout
Basic Membership
Unlimited 24/7 Gym Access Unlimited training Member Promotions
Group Workouts
Unlimited 24/7 Gym Access Unlimited Training Member Promotions Access to Special Group Promotions
Group Workouts
-Limited group size enables participants to receive personalized attention.
-Workouts utilize the highly successful techniques developed and proven effective by the world renowned Westside Barbell Conjugate training system.
-Our coaches interact with workout participants throughout the session, providing personilized attention and an environment of fun an comradery.

- Founder & Head Coach/ Trainer -
Justin Tooley
Justin has over 20 years' experience in the fitness industry. He has been the Director of Strength and Conditioning for the Virginia Basketball Academy, and was a personal and group training instructor for 12 years at ACAC Fitness and Wellness Center. Justin has personally competed in bodybuilding, power lifting, and strongman events and won multiple times.
Certifications:
- Westside Barbell Certified since 2012
- NASM Performance Enhancement Specialist
- Westside Barbell Special Strength & Conditioning Certified Professional Powerlifter
- Kettlebell Concept Certified Crossfit Movement & Mobility
Experience:
- Virginia Basketball Academy Director of Strength & Conditioning – www.playvaba.org –
- 12 years experience personal & group training at ACAC Fitness & Wellness Center; Won in Bodybuilding, Powerlifting, and Strongman Events
- Recipient of CVille Weekly‘s Best Trainer Award ’07 and ’12, Runner-up ’08 and ’16
- Instructor for Crossfit Powerlifting Certification at Westside Barbell, Columbus, & Ohio
- Past Holder of Multiple State & National Powerlifting Records
What Our Clients Are Saying...

"After severely spraining his ankle, my son's doctor prescribed six to eight weeks of rest followed by physical therapy, a diagnosis that would have ended his spring baseball season. Justin worked with him one-on-one and within three weeks, he progressed to light training and started pitching and hitting after 4 weeks."
— Eric F.
"At TheGym you will find an environment of friendly camaraderie. Its staff is available to help all members and members are always willing to help each other too. It's really a unique environment that I have not encountered at any other gym and one that has helped me exceed my goals."
— Robert F. 123
CONTACT US
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Address
THE GYM™ C'Ville
1739 B Allied Street
Charlottesville, VA 22903
Phone: (434) 282-2300
info@thegymcville.com