Cahaba Fitness

Step inside Cahaba Fitness, and there is no confusion on where to go or what to do. A far cry from a labyrinth of machines and rooms, it is clear this gym is focused on one thing: you.

“We are all about the client,” Owner Brian Burns said. “We don’t want anyone to come in here and feel intimidated.”

Tucked away in Cahaba Heights behind Satterfield’s, the studio is a one-on-one personal training facility that offers a wide variety of fitness options. Whether a client is hoping to shed weight, tone up or receive professional nutrition coaching, the staff of seven trainers is ready to assist.

Burns’ passion for fitness started at a young age. He opened Cahaba Fitness in 2005 with the intention of creating a space for people to work out in a comfortable atmosphere, and he has not looked back.

“I’m still pinching myself today,” Burns said.

Burns said he sees people of all ages walk through the door eager to begin their fitness journey. When a client walks in, the first thing he does is sit down with them and give them a complex fitness evaluation to find out what their needs and goals are  From there, he develops a workout plan.

“We are completely focused on them and what they want,” Burns said. “My favorite part of it all is watching someone’s transformation.”

On its Facebook page and website, Cahaba Fitness posts more than just workout tips. You can find unique healthy recipes such as a chocolate power smoothie, the perfect hard-boiled egg, or barbecue pork and apple kabobs. There are also pictures of the staff engaging in various activities together, revealing they function much like a family.

In addition to providing a variety of fitness services, Burns and his team harbor a strong desire to give back to the community. He said he has a plan in place this fall to work with inner city children and offer health screenings.

“We want to bring in awareness about healthy habits,” Burns said.

Burns makes it obvious he and his team are in the fitness business to do more than help people get in shape. They are looking to make people better individuals.

“It’s about changing lives and changing lifestyles,” Burns said. “We do training for the whole person, so they are able to have an overall life balance.”