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If you are interested in a tour, memberships, or a day pass please come in after 9am or schedule a consultation. We will not have staff to serve you if you come in early mornings without an appointment. We specialize in Powerlifting, General Strength & Conditioning, Corrective Exercise and Kettlebell Instruction.

We have a highly qualified and certified personal training staff that is passionate about helping people. We have built a world class gym in Tucson. Whether you are into strength sports, Crossfit, or a fitness enthusiast we have the atmosphere, and equipment no other gym in Tucson has. We promise to never create an uncomfortable sales experience with high pressure tactics (read our hassle free policy).
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Thank you for visiting Tucson Strength (formerly Evolution Fitness Systems). We are a training facility that offers Group Training and One on One Personal Training Programs. We specialize in helping people move better and becoming more conditioned. Our team hold's national personal training certifications and specialty certifications in kettlebell training, mobility, endurance training, rowing, and corrective exercise.
World class gym, built for the strength enthusiast. All levels are welcome, but this is not a big box gym. We have all the specialized equipment you will need to take your strength to the next level. Competition barbells, plates, deadlifting platforms and combo racks. We also have a huge athletic turf area and Olympic weightlifting section for all to use.
We believe in creating a training an inviting environment that will cater to the serious strength enthusiast as well as the beginner looking to start their journey. We offer amazing equipment not found anywhere else in Southern Arizona, but more importantly we understand the difference between a training environment and building made for mindless exercise.
At Tucson Strength we focus on your goals and see how we can best help you achieve them. Whether your goal is strengthening your body after injury, losing weight and leaning out, or wanting to improve strength and performance we can design a program and train you to achieve it. We have worked with Olympians to 85 year old clients that want to stay active and healthy.
We pride ourselves in helping to grow the sport of Powerlifting in Tucson and Southern Arizona. Prior to us holding our first meet in 2014, meets were hard to come by in Tucson. Since 2014 we have hosted close to 20 powerlifting meets in at our gym, and we have 3 USPA competitions on the books for 2020!
Reviews (27)
Aiazbek Mustakov
Aiazbek Mustakov
Dec 16, 2021
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Well if you are looking place to train in Tucson look no further. Strongfirst affiliated, super clean, mega nice stuff ( yes I said Mega because of Becky and Gram). Solid overall equipment, some of the set ups are really unique. Drop in are welcome and tons of parking. Loved it.
James Johnston
James Johnston
Dec 07, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
THE best gym in Tucson! Caring staff members who help you correctly train - to prevent injuries and insure overall health and longevity for your personal health goals. The equipment is bar none the best in town!
Benjamin Zwillinger
Benjamin Zwillinger
Oct 20, 2021
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Visiting Tucson for the week and got a day pass here. Fantastic gym with a great vibe and awesome equipment. Great selection of free weights, squat racks, deadlift platforms, and strongman equipment. Really impressed! Wish I lived closer so I could work out here more often.
Marsha Madigan
Marsha Madigan
Oct 19, 2021
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A true strength-building gym. Outstanding equipment for weights and cardio. Excellent kettle bell classes, for all ages and abilities. Unique Original Strength classes. Wonderful trainers who work with all types of clients to support the client's goals. Welcoming team, wonderful facilities. Family- owned and operated, local business, creating a very supportive community. Highly recommend.
Marshall Powell
Marshall Powell
Oct 18, 2021
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Everything that you need for powerlifting but also tons of machines for accessories. Equipment is all well maintained and looks brand new.
Miguel L.
Miguel L.
Oct 05, 2021
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The BEST gym in Tucson!
Extremely knowledgeable and experienced staff who regardless of your goals, Whether it’s weight loss, speed/mobility or strength related someone in the building is more than happy to help. Several unique specialty pieces of Equipment and A Lot of space to use it, I’ve never even had to wait for a rack, dL box or bench! One of my favorite spots, is the outdoor lifting area! An area originally created to STAY OPEN during pandemic closures has expanded and is here to stay!!!
From day one the owners Danny and Selma will tell you its a community and we are there to look
Matthew Woodward
Matthew Woodward
Oct 04, 2021
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Positive: Communication, Professionalism, Quality
The owners are very kind and nice. Everything you would want and more equipment wise. Highly recommend. Good for group stuff from what I’ve seen or if you just want to put your head down and work.
Michelle Serna
Michelle Serna
Sep 22, 2021
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This is the *best* gym I have ever been to. Going to literally any other gym in Tucson would be an incredible disservice to yourself. From top to bottom the experience of being a member at Tucson strength is one of the best experiences I’ve ever had, and not just in fitness. The facilities at Tucson strength are incredible. High end equipment, cleanliness, and something for anyone in any point of their fitness journey. Every single trainer and employee at Tucson strength is highly knowledgeable and helpful. Every athlete is treated with the same respect and seriousness. I have never and I mean
Daniel Hodge
Daniel Hodge
Jul 29, 2021
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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.
Phillip Ugarte
Phillip Ugarte
Jul 25, 2021
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Positive: Quality
This place is lifting heaven. Deadlift platforms squat racks, and all the cool lifting equipment I’ve always wanted to work with. Really chill staff. Cannot emphasize enough the quality of the weights and bars and racks. Truly elite
Abigail M.
Abigail M.
Oct 20, 2020
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Hands down the best gym I have belonged to. I have a home in Tucson and work in Baltimore, travel a lot and have never been able to find any other place that comes close to how awesome these trainers are. Danny and team are amazing teachers, dedicated to helping everyone regardless of age and ability. They are genuinely caring and helpful. I have a lot of knee issues and they worked with me from day 1 to modify movements and that made me get stronger and gain confidence. I highly recommend this gym and the experiences you will gain there.
Carson C.
Carson C.
Aug 30, 2020
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Tucson Strength is the best! Always keeping the training going, putting the members first! Mental health is very important to many who workout. During this pandemic, we needed a place and Danny + team provided it. No smoke in mirrors here folks, just outstanding management, an abundance of equipment and constant innovation. I love the outdoor tents and the indoor space as well! I moved to Tucson recently and I enjoy calling it home.
C. S.
C. S.
May 29, 2020
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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
Stephanie R.
Stephanie R.
May 27, 2020
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Tucson Strength is the best gym in Tucson for everyone, including someone like myself with previous injuries/chronic back issues. After starting with the "4 weeks to a healthier back" program and continuing with the Original Strength program to where I am now, there is a world of difference. The price is well worth the results! Even though I was only going for one type of group class, the entire staff made me feel welcome from the start.
During the pandemic, being forced to shut down, they were there for their members through personal online programs and online group training the entire
Danielle C.
Danielle C.
Dec 11, 2019
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I have been attending Tucson Strength for just about 4 years. I began with the Strong and Healthy Woman program. I found out I really enjoy kettlebells and general weight lifting.

The staff are what make this place special. The focus is on making sure you know the proper way to do an exercise so you don't get injured. And, they re-fresh you on technique on a regular basis.

I love my gym and the folks there. Great place
Riley T.
Riley T.
Oct 17, 2019
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I've been going to Tucson Strength for about two months now, and i can't recommend it highly enough. The staff is incredibly welcoming and friendly. The facilities are spotless and offer all kinds of equipment. They have anything you would need for powerlifting, olympic lifting, or any other general fitness interests. The other members of the gym are friendly and it's a welcome departure from the culture of many other gyms. The owner, Danny, is very helpful as well, and helped me fix some bad habits from being self-taught. All in all, I would recommend Tucson Strength to anyone who
Joe P.
Joe P.
Aug 25, 2019
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Literally the best gym in the world. Nothing even comes remotely close. Every single piece of equipment imaginable. Extremely friendly staff that will hook it up and let you stay in late. The absolute cleanest gym you will ever visit.
Bobby C.
Bobby C.
Jul 29, 2019
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Great gym. Good environment. I'm glad I found a gym that suits my needs. For whatever reason Many of the commercial gyms around the Tucson area have about as much equipment as my small apartment gym. The staff at Tucson strength are super friendly and the environment is great.
Rachel T.
Rachel T.
Apr 12, 2019
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If you're looking for a gym where you can come in and get a good training session in with out a hassle this is your place. Everyone is friendly and helpful! A great community of liked minded people that want to work on personal goals of health, strength and overall fitness awareness. Highly recommended as a home gym or as a gym to train at while in the city of Tucson!
Jennifer D.
Jennifer D.
Apr 03, 2019
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I cannot say enough about my home away from home. Danny and his team are amazing. They are my extended family. I began my training in the Strong and Healthy Woman's program with a colleague of mine over 5 years ago. I had no formal gym knowledge and knew nothing about kettlebells. That didn't matter. Everyone took the time, and with great patience, to help me learn and become stronger. After a year or so with the Strong and Healthy Woman's Program I moved over to the Barbell Club. I've never looked back. The Barbell club has helped me achieve strength goals I never thought
Jeff P.
Jeff P.
Jan 22, 2018
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I got coached on squats by Danny. He was very knowledgeable and effective in helping me improve.
Also the facility is first rate for serious strength training.
Rhonda K.
Rhonda K.
Jun 30, 2017
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I participated in the Strong & Healthy woman program way back in January of 2014. The experience was great, but circumstances led me a way from Evolution after the series ended.

Fast forward to yesterday evening. I stopped in to inquire about the structure of the six-week special that they're currently running, and I was greeted by name by one of the trainers. The fact that Jesus remembered my name after all this time was seriously impressive and a shining example of how the Evolution Family, rolls.
Sara C.
Sara C.
Jan 19, 2017
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After finishing the strong and healthy women's program I signed on and paid in full for six months to avoid any possible billing issues after my contract ended.
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The selling point for me was the fact that two female trainers taught the program. However, after i signed on classes were being merged, never knew what trainer was going to be there, and severely crowded. Several classes are run at the same time but there just isn't enough room. You are quite literally on top of each other or crammed in a corner with equipment. I talked to the trainers to ask if they can teach the classes
Susan D.
Susan D.
Sep 28, 2016
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I have been going to Evolution for several years to be trained by Serg Giardini, who is a great personal trainer without using the gym for anything else. Well, that changed in June. The owner, Danny, started offering intro courses to learn indoor rowing. I am hooked! And because of that, I have been around the gym more and had a chance to see how everyone is a village there. I just love the atmosphere at Evolution. Everyone is helpful, from Genevieve at the front desk to Steve, Jesus, Kelsey, and Danny. Gail has been a big supporter with my rowing too. Just terrific.
Garth P.
Garth P.
Nov 11, 2015
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The only gym I have ever walked in where the owner and trainers are all genuinely interested in you, the person, the individual. I have been a member of Cross Fit gyms, big box gyms, the Y, all variety of gyms and Evolution is the first one focused on my individual path to strength and health.
Kat S.
Kat S.
Sep 05, 2015
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So, I signed a six month contract after trying their Strong and Healthy Woman program. I liked the program, but it definitely got old after a while. Some of the trainers are personable, some are not, so your mileage may vary although all seem well-trained.

However, beware that your contract does not expire at the end of the term; they simply start charging you the month-to-month rate unless you remember that you have to give them thirty days written notice. They decline to give you a call when you stop coming; they just keep charging you an expensive rate for services that you aren't using
Sara O.
Sara O.
Jun 14, 2013
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My first review here was 2 1/2 years ago. Since then, Evolution Tucson has grown by leaps and bounds. They've moved to a new, larger location, added trainers, programming and have improved from an already fantastic gym. This is where people go to get strong. This isn't your cheap big box gym. All the classes are taught by knowledgable, certified, and caring trainers.

I just moved to Las Vegas and I'm VERY upset to be losing my gym. There's just no replacement for Danny Sawaya and his staff.