Finish, reach your goals, develop new ones, cycle back to practice, make it a part of your lifestyle, continue getting better for the rest of your life. After college, when we entered the "real world" we were faced with finding time and a fitness program that worked for our goals. We were frustrated by the lack of options available; CrossFit felt over the top, body pump classes felt incomplete, and personal training was too expensive.
That's when we started piecing together workouts using old training programs from our coaches, friends, magazines, youtube, and blogs to maintain what we had. With little to no progress, we took it upon ourselves to learn the best fitness and nutrition methods and create a world-class one of a kind group training program to help others move, look, and feel like an athlete at every age.
That's when we started piecing together workouts using old training programs from our coaches, friends, magazines, youtube, and blogs to maintain what we had. With little to no progress, we took it upon ourselves to learn the best fitness and nutrition methods and create a world-class one of a kind group training program to help others move, look, and feel like an athlete at every age.
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We were tired of watching people overpay to rent access to gym equipment, hire overpriced personal trainers, get slayed by another overemphasized high intensity classes, feeling broken post workout, and make little to no progress toward their ideal self. Our purpose is simple; deliver an outstanding coaching experience that cuts through the fad fitness and dieting marketing noise and eliminates the guesswork.
Reviews (9)
Leah Judson
Dec 12, 2021
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Jim Dougan
Jul 28, 2021
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Jay Smith
Mar 06, 2021
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Carmen and Cam are spectacular. I cannot say enough about this gym. Carmen is much more than a coach, a professor teaching with a mix of art and science. He is incredible. The workouts feel very much custom designed and personalized. I’ve been in CrossFit, kettle bell, and barbell classes, but none of those even come close to this. When I joined the gym, I was out of shape. I began to see very nice results in two weeks. I’ve never seen results that fast, nor to that extent. The gym is extremely clean and impeccably maintained. Classes are very small, and it doesn’t take long until the place
Nikki Clements
Feb 15, 2021
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Ambitious Athletics is truly a diamond in the fitness world rough. I joined 4 years ago looking for a program to continue my strength and conditioning training, but found a program that is absolutely out of this world. The intention behind all of the curated workouts shows Carmen's expertise in the field and the comradery amongst the trainers and members is what truly fuels my desire to be better everyday. I highly recommend you check out Ambitious Athletics!
COVID Update: Carmen and Kam have seamlessly pivoted the gym's operations in response to COVID. They provide remote workouts that people
COVID Update: Carmen and Kam have seamlessly pivoted the gym's operations in response to COVID. They provide remote workouts that people
Hewitt Tomlin
Aug 08, 2019
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I have been here 2.5 years now. My transformation has been quite a process from when I came in at 205 lbs. and overweight (the coach there will take you through a body scan and show your body metrics). Over the course of the first year, I simultaneously got stronger (we test 2-3 times per year) and I lost weight to 185 lb. In year #2, we modified my nutrition so that I added weight back on with muscle and I am at 200 lbs. with completely different body metrics (half the body fat, added much more muscle mass). I am steady at my bodyweight, getting stronger but mostly improving on my overall health
Allison Guarino
Sep 16, 2015
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Ambitious Athletics is the only workout routine that has kept me motivated and constantly working out every Monday and Wednesday morning before work.
It is a boot camp style training that is held indoors and uses body weight, resistance bands and kettle bells. Good music (sometimes rock, sometimes dance, sometimes rap, sometimes all) is played in-between instruction. Training classes are small so you basically get a personal trainer.
The other athletes are nice, dedicated and all ages, shapes, and sizes.
If you want to be stronger, try this. If you want to lose inches and tone up, try this.
It is a boot camp style training that is held indoors and uses body weight, resistance bands and kettle bells. Good music (sometimes rock, sometimes dance, sometimes rap, sometimes all) is played in-between instruction. Training classes are small so you basically get a personal trainer.
The other athletes are nice, dedicated and all ages, shapes, and sizes.
If you want to be stronger, try this. If you want to lose inches and tone up, try this.
Walt Schwenk
Dec 18, 2014
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I had the pleasure of sampling Carmen’s Monday morning 7am class at Woodley Park a few weeks back. First thing I noticed was how wide open the facility is. I also saw all the equipment Carmen utilizes in his regiment. There were kettlebells, TRX, resistance bands and rollers spread all over the floor. The variety of equipment yields a wide range of exercises and movements that Carmen effectively implements in his plan. The workout itself was both very organized and effective; it’s a true full-body workout. My heart was pumping, my muscles were blasted, and I was sweating hard. Carmen does a
Anne Clements
Sep 30, 2014
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Carmen is the absolute best!!! I signed up for his boot camp at the recommendation of a friend. I had made several attempts to get back in shape after some health problems, but hadn't had any success. From day one, things were different with Carmen. His enthusiasm about working out hard is contagious, and the support he offers between sessions (nutrition plan, fat-buster challenge, referrals) is a great addition. Carmen has high expectations of his clients, and sometimes he's believed in me more than I've believed in myself. But, 7 months into this thing, I've got to admit it's really working.
Sean McKnight
Aug 27, 2014
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Just what my rapidly declining 44-year-old self needed. Carmen is the man -- coach, cheerleader, and drill sergeant. I've been working out with him for a year now, and have benefitted greatly from his carefully designed programs, attention to detail, instruction, correction, and tireless motivation. Our class ranges from the young and fit to the older and less-so, and the entire group has benefitted. I'm hooked, and I'm happy.
