After training with Kalil for several years now, I have found enormous improvement in my overall jumping ability, general strength/explosiveness, and even my confidence in the gym. He expertly incorporates motivation, humor, and meaningful feedback among many other attributes into each session. He is such a genuine person that always recognizes what training style is best for each client and implements this into their program. I highly recommend training with Kalil if you’re looking to build strength and speed for your sport or even if you just need someone to push you in the gym!

-Anna W, D1 Volleyball Player at Davidson College

Kalil was the first trainer who really taught me how to get stronger in a smart and safe way in the gym. He taught me how to lift and become a better athlete in a way programmed for my sport. Kalil really helped me gain strength and showed me a lot in the gym while at the same time having a lot of fun. Kalil is awesome and without him I wouldn’t know all the things I do today and use when I lift in college.

-Nora W, Volleyball Player Babson College

Andie is an expert in her field. I love working with her because she listens to what I’m telling her about my body. She is great at providing alternative excersizes, modifications as needed and really spends time focusing on proper form and making sure the excersizes she’s programmed work for my body. Training with Andie has been one of the best decisions I’ve ever made for myself!

-Victoria W.

Coach Kalil is a very enthusiastic, funny, and knowledgeable trainer that took my performance to a much higher level. Not only did my strength and speed improve, but so did my overall physique!

-Kai M, College Student and Future Star

I started training with Kalil after my freshman year of college. I had worked with some strength trainers throughout high school, but quickly found that Kalil was different.

Training with Kalil, I could feel his investment in my success. Right off the bat, he encouraged me to get in the gym as much as possible. He emphasized tracking my improvement and beating old records that helped keep me motivated to improve. And I quickly saw results. In just one summer with Kalil I improved my vertical 3 inches. I was inspired to reach for new maxes and lift heavy in a controlled, safe way that I had never done before.

Kalil not only helped me get stronger but helped me gain confidence in myself in the weight room. Kalil takes care to actually coach and allows his athletes to learn and then help coach the younger or newer athletes in the gym. The culture between the athletes that Kalil works with is something I’ve never seen anywhere else. Particularly as a female athlete, the opportunity to learn and be empowered to then share that knowledge about lifting, an often overlooked part of women’s athletics, has been just as key to my success as the strength gains I made under Kalil’s guidance.

Kalil’s not just a great coach but he’s an awesome guy and I can’t thank him enough for his impact on my athletic career. I would recommend him to any athlete looking to grow their game!

-Ruby R, Volleyball Player at Babson College

Andie is the most amazing coach!! She always pushes me to challenge myself while also being supportive when I need to scale back. She carefully plans all of my workouts and helps me with new movements to make sure I know what to do. If machines/equipment are not availanle on a given day, she quickly responds to help alter the plan and give me a backup excersize. When I go out of town, she helps me adjust my workouts to fit equipment I have available- whether it be using another gym or banded workout. Her weekly check ins are so helpful and she has helped me learn how to track my macros and make impoirtant changes to my diet to get the best results. I have loved working with her and have made so many changes over the last year I never thought possible!

-Abby Mathis.

I started training with kalil after my sophomore year of playing division 1 college soccer. I was a smaller player, so I was looking to gain some strength and build up my overall athleticism.

While I was in college I tore two tendons in my knee that required multiple surgeries to repair. Because of the college schedule, effective rehab from a major injury is crucial in making sure you don’t miss too much time and can get back on the field.

Kalil was able to not only help me get stronger and more athletic but also helped he return from my injuries in better shape than I was before. He understands what it takes to play at a high level and was able to modify my workouts based on how I was feeling that day (soreness, range of motion, etc..) while still making progress and not wasting time. He also was in constant contact with my physical therapist and doctor to make sure the workouts were consistent with the overall recovery plan and weren’t repetitive.

Outside of the gym Kalil, is much more than a coach and truly cares about his athletes as people. Even if he is dealing with things in his own life, he always takes the time to check in on his athletes even if they are away at school. I’ve had lots of coaches throughout my career and this isn’t always the case and is an important trait that sets kalil apart from other coaches.

-Tej M, Former D1 Soccer player at Davidson College

When I first started training with Kalil, I had no knowledge of the gym, lifting, technique, or recovery techniques. Through my time training with him, I gained experience with heavy weight, muscle, lost much of my chronic pain, and learned how to treat my body right. Overall, a great trainer and an even greater guy.

-Dean P, High School Soccer Player

I’ve been training with Kalil for over a year and my strength gains have far surpassed my expectations. Despite being involved in a car accident that made it difficult to perform a body weight squat, Kalil built a program that allowed me to continually gain strength throughout my entire body while strengthening my injured areas. My body fat percentage has also decreased from 22-18% and maintained between 10-15% depending on how far or close we are to a meet. My muscle mass has also continually increased from 88 lb to 99 lbs!

His knowledge when it comes to all types of programming, mobility, and recovering modalities have made me a stronger and more knowledgeable lifter. Kalil has planned multiple blocks for me in the past and always has a great outline for the future. No matter the question, Kalil has been able to provide a clear and concise answer. I can’t recommend this guy enough, thank you for helping be the best and strongest version of myself!

-Matt W, Strength Coach & Powerlifter

I first started training with Kalil in 2020 after my freshman year playing division 1 soccer at Davidson College. I was struggling to keep up with bigger, stronger players and didn’t have much experience lifting.

After 1 summer training with Kalil, I came back to preseason in the best shape of my life. I noticed my strength on the field noticeably increased, my vertical increased significantly, and I was much quicker. I had the best season of my career immediately after I began training with him, which was not a coincidence.

Everything in his sessions directly translates to improved performance in your sport. I got addicted to his sessions quickly after seeing the progress in my lifts and how they translated to improved athleticism on the soccer field. Kalil got my vertical up from 24 inches sophomore year to 32 inches in my senior year. Each of my lifts increased just as much, which really shows how his sessions helped me.

The only thing I regret is not starting to train with him 10 years earlier. I would recommend any athlete who is serious about improving his/her game start training with him immediately. Even outside the weight room, he’s one of the best coaches I’ve ever had and really cares about his athletes. Can’t thank him enough for everything he did for my soccer career, and my new lifelong addiction to the weight room.

- Hans M, Former D1 Soccer Player at Davidson College

Coach Kalil is a great coach in and out of the gym. Even though the main focus is to help his clients reach their physical fitness goals, he builds a strong relationship with his clients outside of the gym as well. I started working with Kalil in 2020 and I have gained about 30 pounds of muscle and made a great friend in the process. He’s definitely a 5⭐️ coach!

-Dom P, Powerlifter/Future Forbes 30 under 30

Working with Andie has been nothing short of amazing. She is extremely passionate about what she does and it shows. Andie is always helping me push myself and in return I have begun to build my confidence in the gym. Her nutrition and fitness plans are easy to follow and she listens to your preferences! I love being her client and can’t imagine working with anyone else

-Mariah S.

I reached out to Kalil after a fellow Davidson soccer player recommended him to me as I had moved to Atlanta for a summer internship. I went in after work around 4 times a week and the energy Khalil brought day after day fostered a positive environment to get better while also having fun. In the 8 weeks I had, I not only felt significantly stronger, but more explosive and overall athletic which played a huge role in how I felt going into my senior soccer season. I am grateful I was able to workout with Kalil and wish I had done so sooner because I enjoyed it, felt pushed, and most importantly feel like it directly contributed to my performance on the field.

-Hailey B, Former D1 Soccer Player at Davidson College

When I came to Kalil with no lifting experience, I was intimidated by the gym. However, Kalil instantly boosted my confidence in my lifting abilities. Over time, he taught me everything I now know about lifting. He truly wants to see all his friends succeed and will motivate you to get stronger especially on the days you’re feeling down. I say friends instead of customer or client because Kalil’s energy and passion for seeing everyone succeed creates a real friendship. Even though I’m off at college, I’ve remained friends with Kalil and would recommend him to anyone.

-Luckas B, College Student & Future Architect to the stars

As a long time client of Kalil’s, I have seen so much growth in both my physical and mental strength throughout the years. Coming into the gym, I had no experience, but Kalil was always patient and willing to explain exercises. I now feel confident in my fitness skills and feel like I can walk into any gym. No matter your experience level in the gym, Kalil’s encouragement, humor, and knowledge makes him a great coach!

-Blake W, College Student & Future engineer for NASA

Thanks to Kalil, I experienced remarkable improvements in my overall fitness. The specialized training programs significantly enhanced my performance, boosting my jumping ability and speed. The tailored workouts not only contributed to noticeable muscle mass gain but also played a key role in refining my overall physical capabilities. His expertise helped me reach new heights and allowed me to stay ready while preparing for a new professional basketball opportunity.

-Armel H.

I started training with Kalil after my freshman year at Southern Connecticut. My brother had been training with him and I was looking for a way to keep up with my strength over the summer. As a gymnast, I hadn’t done much weightlifting mostly body weight strength. Kalil introduced me to lifting and came up with a workout plan that helped increase my overall strength and athleticism. He was always very positive and was open to changing the workouts depending on how I was feeling or what I needed. In my first summer training with him, I noticed a difference in my strength and was able to improve my maxes significantly by the end of the summer. Even outside the gym, Kalil is so invested and cares deeply about all of his athletes. He was checking in to make sure we were doing well during the school year and on breaks. Kalil has been so helpful in helping me stay in shape while I’m not at school and I would definitely recommend him to any athlete looking together stronger!

-Shreya M, D2 Gymnast at Southern Connecticut University

“I have loved working with Kalil throughout this past year. I was a little nervous initially to begin training with him, as I wasn’t a college athlete like many of his other clients, but I quickly realized I had nothing to worry about. Kalil’s personable and loving personality made me feel like I fit right in. As soon as we started training I saw how knowledgeable and passionate he was in this field. No matter my goals or wants, Kalil was able to write up a program to help me achieve them. I made great progress fairly quickly in my strength just in a few months of working with him, which gave me even more motivation and passion to keep working. I have worked with Kalil both in person and online, in school and out of school, and with many different goals and focuses (hypertrophy, overall athleticism, jiu jitsu) and no matter what he has been able to adapt my program to fit where ever I’m at. I’m so thankful to have found a coach who motivates me inside and outside of the gym.”

-Josephine C, College Student, Physique/Ju Jitsu/Powerlifting Client

“I have been training with Kalil for over a year now and in that time I have seen enormous progress in reaching my goals for health and fitness. I am down about 20 lbs, and have increased my muscle mass and strength in the gym to extents I did not know were possible. In addition, Kalil has helped me rebuild my self-esteem, grow a tougher skin, and has been an amazing friend and partner in madness, a relationship I truly cherish. I don’t know where I would be today without Kalil, his friendship, and his coaching.”

- Dr. Kate Bowden

“Kalil is an intelligent coach! I appreciate his attention to detail, his performance standards and outcome measures that is proven in his client’s success, including myself. I highly recommend him!”

-Dr. Krystal Fanin, Physical Therapist

I started working out with Coach Kalil Sherrod 4 years ago after my horrific lower leg injury. Since then I have been regretting that I didn't get started sooner. Kalil has been dedicated to helping me get bigger-stronger-faster. My personal records have increased almost double and my performance in my sport is better now than pre injury. His hands-on approach makes it feel as if you are a team working toward a goal, unlike most trainers that just give you the hour. Kalil puts in the extra work and is loved by his clients. I 100% recommend getting started today.

-Chris Miller, Professional Basketball Player (Switzerland, Canada, Germany, Bosnia, El Salvador, Dominican Republic, China)

I had been interested in finding a trainer to work with for years but was never able to commit to one. Eventually in the spring of my senior year after I had graduated early, I found that there was no better time to try one out before going off to school for rugby.

After a little bit of searching, I stumbled across Kalil. When coming to Kalil I had already had a good amount of previous lifting experience from working out through playing football, but working with Kalil helped me elevate what I had already known and take it to the next level. Kalil helped get me on a plan that not only helped improve my strength but also my athleticism, mobility, and knowledge when it came to working out. Kalil has also helped me with a lot of valuable tips when it comes to technique, weight percentages and managing rest times that have totally transformed how I workout even to this day.

If any one is looking to get in the gym no matter the age and looking for some guidance and help in getting started, Kalil is your guy. He is someone who is very passionate for what he does and it translates to every session. Outside of the gym he also takes time to check in on clients and build a bond with them. Would recommend.

-Dakota A, D1 Rugby @ Queens College Charlotte

Kalil has been hands down the best investment in my health and has the largest impact in becoming my best self. It's one thing to be your strongest self, but Kalil's unique programming, incremental planning, and personal care in my growth helped me also become my healthiest and most athletic self.

-Tim C, Software Engineer

“I started working with Kalil because I wanted to improve my performance in the volleyball tournaments that I play in. Well that is exactly what we were able to accomplish. In my time working with Kalil, I have increased my vertical almost 3 inches, my broad jump around 6 inches and have gotten stronger across the board. I would highly recommend working with Kalil if you have goals and are willing to put in the work.”

-Ben S

I can confidently say that Kalil changed my life in a way that I didn't know was possible. Even though I grew up playing sports, I never embraced lifting weights with any kind of consistency. Years later in 2023, long after my playing career was over, I joined a gym with the goal of getting in great shape, making it part of my routine and also creating a new challenge for myself. That's where I met Kalil and over the past year, he found a way to both motivate and inspire me to find a love for the gym. I've always connected with his loud, sports concentrated coaching style that he showcases no matter what's going on in his life. The perseverance he shows as he battles with cancer pushes me to continue to work. He's also very knowledgeable about his work and never hesitates to answer my questions. I'm thankful to have him as a coach, not only because of the massive gains I've made in the gym, but because he's become family to me in such a short amount of time.

-Reggie C, News Anchor