United Strength
About
United Strength offers comprehensive martial arts training in MMA, boxing, and kickboxing disciplines through a combination of personal training, structured classes, and open gym memberships. The coaching team, including Jason Katz, Kara Shaffer, Todd Johnson, and Jenna Farkas, brings diverse expertise to create well-planned programs with clear progression focus. Members appreciate how trainers provide personalized modifications and adjustments during classes, ensuring everyone can work at their own pace without feeling competitive. The gym's convenient downtown Columbus location near Columbus State Community College includes parking behind the building, making it accessible for regular training sessions.
reviewsWhat Members Say
Members consistently praise United Strength as the best gym in Columbus, highlighting significant fitness progress compared to other approaches like CrossFit. They specifically commend trainers Jason Katz, Kara Shaffer, Jenna Farkas, and owner Todd Johnson for their personalized coaching styles, clear technique explanations, and motivational support during well-planned classes. Reviewers emphasize the welcoming community atmosphere that feels like a gym family, where everyone pushes each other without competition in clean, well-equipped facilities with excellent bathrooms and showers. The small but mighty space provides everything needed for effective workouts while maintaining a respectful, motivating environment that has converted former big-gym enthusiasts.
rate_reviewGoogle Reviews (5)
Steve Akey
4 years ago
Best gym in Columbus!! This new space is convienently located right downtown near CState and has parking behind the building. United has everything you need: personal training, amazing classes and open gym memberships. The biggest draw for me is the community, everyone knows each other and it truly feels like a gym family. Would highly recommend!!
Mack Calhoun
a year ago
United Strength is easily the best gym in Columbus. I’ve made way more progress here than I did after a year of CrossFit. The classes are super well-planned, with a clear focus on progression, and every trainer is awesome. They keep you motivated, run the workouts smoothly, and give helpful tips along the way to make sure you’re doing everything right. It’s a great place to train, and I’m seeing real results.
JODI KARMIA
4 years ago
United strength is a great gym. Trainers are very personal and knowledgeable in their profession. I’ve been to several classes and they are always willing to modify or adjust an exercise to work for you which is nice you don’t feel like you’re competing with other people everybody is doing their best and they make you feel very comfortable. The gym wonderful place to workout and I will highly recommend you check it out.
Hilary Buchanan
a year ago
I'm a huge fan of United Strength! I currently train in small group classes with Kara Shaffer 3x a week. The program is top-notch and always pushes me more than I think I can handle. I dig United Strength's small but mighty gym - it has everything you need to get your work done, is clean, and folks are super respectful and motivating in the space. I used to be more of a "big gym" girlie, but US has very much changed that for me. Great vibes, great value!
Steve Calhoun
a year ago
I can’t recommend United Strength enough. I’ve been here since day one and can’t imagine going anywhere else. The equipment is great and the trainers are even better. Jenna, Jason, Logan, Ben, and Kara are outstanding. They all have their own style but all clearly explain the workout and goals, show the technique, and motivate you when you need it. I always feel pushed by them, and my fitness class mates, to push myself and get stronger. There are fitness classes at convenient times and they are great. Let’s talk bathrooms. They are very clean, well stocked, and smell good. If you gotta take a shower after your workout before you head to work or out on a date, they got you. The owner, Todd, has created a great place for people to get stronger and better and come together with like-minded people. The fitness family at United Strength is the best and you’ll push each other to get stronger. Do yourself a favor if you’re looking for a great place to workout, come check it out. You won’t be disappointed.
Contact
237 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43215, USA
scheduleHours
Monday: 5:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Tuesday: 5:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Wednesday: 5:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Thursday: 5:30 AM – 8:30 PM
Friday: 5:30 AM – 7:30 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM
groupCoaches & Instructors
Jason Katz
COACH
Kara Shaffer
COACH
Authored blog post 'Bite The Sandwich'.
Todd Johnson
OWNER, COACH
Experienced owner and coach. Authored blog on workout/nutrition consistency.
Jenna Farkas
COACH