Unfair Advantage Performance & Wellness
📍 2140 E 5th St 8 & #9, Tempe, Arizona, 85288
What Visitors Say
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This warehouse-sized gym places a strong emphasis on recovery, with a dedicated recovery room that members frequently visit. The suite features an infrared sauna, a cold plunge ice bath, and a hyper-dissolved oxygen hot tub, which gym members describe as game-changing tools for recuperation. The availability of multiple sauna stations means guests do not have to wait to use this service, allowing for efficient contrast therapy sessions. Members specifically highlight the combination of the sauna, cold plunge, and hyper-dissolved oxygen hot tub as crucial for recovery from both training and health challenges.
Staff
The gym is known for its friendly, knowledgeable, and encouraging staff. Specific team members mentioned by name include Watus, his wife, Erik, and Dan. Gym members note that Watus is patient, encouraging, and methodical in his training, with an apparent enjoyment for people and a serious commitment to client success. The overall team creates a welcoming and attentive environment where members feel supported.
Additional Amenities
Beyond the core recovery suite, the gym offers red light therapy within the recovery room. The facility also provides showers, which members appreciate. For fitness, the gym offers unique functional workouts, group classes, and private one-on-one training sessions. Physical therapy services are also available, contributing to a comprehensive approach to health and movement.
Atmosphere
The atmosphere at Unfair Advantage is described as high-level yet very welcoming and encouraging, regardless of a guest's fitness level. Members feel comfortable and part of the UA family immediately. The environment is positive and motivating, with a focus on both physical and mental well-being. The recovery room itself is described as what dreams are made of, with members feeling like a kid in a candy store among the amenities.
What Reviewers Love
- The recovery room, featuring the sauna, cold plunge, and hyper-dissolved oxygen hot tub, is repeatedly highlighted as a game-changer for recuperation.
- The staff, including Watus, Erik, and Dan, are praised for being knowledgeable, encouraging, and creating a welcoming "family" atmosphere.
- The facility successfully caters to a wide range of clients, from those in recovery to everyday fitness enthusiasts and athletes.
Amenities
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of sauna and recovery amenities are available?
The gym features a dedicated recovery room with an infrared sauna, a cold plunge ice bath, a hyper-dissolved oxygen hot tub, and red light therapy. There are multiple sauna stations to prevent waiting.
Is this gym suitable for beginners or only athletes?
The gym is for both average people pursuing fitness and athletes aiming to excel. The staff and atmosphere are welcoming and encouraging for all fitness levels.
What types of training services are offered?
Services include unique functional workouts, group training classes, private one-on-one training sessions, and physical therapy.
