2026-03-08T21:41:39.855Z

I’ve had a great experience training at Primal Fitness. The gym has a strong weightlifting culture with plenty of racks, barbells, and plates available, so it’s easy to get a serious workout in without feeling limited by equipment.The atmosphere is motivating and focused—most people here are genuinely there to train hard, which makes it a great environment if you’re serious about strength training. The staff are friendly and the facility is kept clean and organized.Overall, Primal Fitness is a solid choice for anyone looking for a gym that prioritizes real lifting and a supportive training environment.Special things to The Trainer Dylan, very knowledgeable and very professional

2025-12-17T19:33:59.447Z

I've been going to this gym for well over a year now and I absolutely love it! The community is amazing and was so helpful when I was starting out and had no idea what I was doing. I would definitely recommend this gym for anyone starting out or wanting to improve their workout routine.

2025-12-17T18:02:00.851Z

Been going regularly for over a year now.Great experience for both new and experienced lifters. Blake, Shelby, and the staff are far more welcoming than you’ll find at large commercial gym.

2025-12-13T17:08:01.121Z

Best gym in San Antonio. Always hosting great meets. Highly recommend

2025-12-13T15:54:18.978Z

Awesome gym! Love the layout and the powerlifting meets!

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2025-11-10T18:04:44.957Z

This gym makes you feel like a person not just money and they make sure you are doing everything you need to get done without hurting yourself

2025-10-25T01:01:43.955Z

Very rare to find such a great community, will absolutely look for this gym next time im in the area

2025-09-30T20:48:58.895Z

I go to this gym and it's great. Really amazing place! Blake and Shelby are amazing people and my trainer Dylan is awesome. Dylan has made me so much stronger than when I started training in June. I love this gym so much.

2025-09-26T01:20:41.073Z

Nice private small business powerlifting gym! They have excellent customer service, replied immediately to my message request and willing to provide a very reasonable week pass as I was in the area for a work conference. Everyone (staff and patrons) were friendly and helpful in the gym. Clean, decent equipment, and best of all the owners have a dog that is sometimes there and warms up to pets! Never over crowded!

2025-08-31T12:57:01.733Z

I originally moved to San Antonio tx from California back in may 2023 for this gym. At the time the amount of professional powerlifters all gathered in one area was unlike anything else unfortunately because of what I’m going to post here none of those elite powerlifters are still at primal anymore and I stayed longer than I should have. This gym has always been big on community unfortunately their community ie Shelby and her girlfriends Abby, Trish, and Margret can be linked to just about everyone of those elite powerlifters leaving. I’ve trained at heavy metal, tss, warehouse, powerdise, and joes gym since leaving primal and every major powerlifting gym someone has something to say about the drama that comes out of this gym and why they are no longer members here. I never had any issues until I started having marital issues and of course those girls I named early swarmed to the drama and got everything they could out of my ex wife. They made it uncomfortable for me to train at this gym they cut me out of their life’s mind you I would attend thanksgiving dinners with them lake house events pool parties even having dinner at their places so it definitely hurt when they decided to take sides. I recently came back for a day pass with my new girlfriend and had no problems everyone I interacted with seemed very pleased to see me except for Shelby, Abby, and Trish who completely ignored my existence. Fast forward 2 days later I get a message from Blake saying for his community it’s in the best interest I don’t come back. This place does not know how to separate friendships from their business ie shelby. Earlier this year I had to cancel my card because my ex wife had stolen money off my card and Shelby wanted to come at us for $9 worth of drinks and was completely insensitive to my situation despite the fact that I was a member for over 2yrs and paid for 2 memberships mine and my ex wife’s but I also donated a kabuki deadlift bar and deadlift jack minimum of $500 which is still at that gym btw and she had been made aware of me having to request a new card from my bank. These where people I considered family and they never cared how I felt in my marriage just wanted my ex wife to be happy. Before you sign up here go to other powerlifting gyms and ask people about their experience at primal specifically those members named above and their significant others. I will never do a plu meet in Texas moving forward because I will not give another dime to Blake and Shelby and I will continue to advice everyone around me to do the same

2025-08-09T13:02:18.667Z

Fantastic gym and ownership. Equipment is top notch for those wanting to lift. Welcoming to new lifters and will happily help you learn the ropes.

2025-07-23T01:30:07.268Z

Great owner and great gym in general. Have all the powerlifting equipment you could need. Even for an IPF Natty elitist like myself. Best spot in San Antonio

2025-07-08T16:32:30.286Z

Awesome gym, great coaches !

2025-05-17T02:23:51.968Z

Best workout place in San Antonio! If you are looking to take your body to the next level, this is the spot for you. My personal trainer Dylan is an impeccable trainer and motivator. Not only will you learn new exercises, but he will explain the reasoning for the exercises. You will feel like a million bucks afterwards and it is worth every penny.

2025-05-16T17:52:16.963Z

Dylan Sams, a Personal Trainer who works out of Primal is fantastic at his job. I have been working with Dylan for 6 months and he is very consultative and has tailored my training to me personally. I’m not a power lifter. I am an older man who just wants to stay in the best shape possible. I have knee and shoulder issues that Dylan takes into account for my training. Dylan has been a perfect fit for me. Thanks Dylan.

2025-05-16T14:20:03.148Z

Primal Strength and Performance is a phenomenal gym, that offers wonderful personal training with professional trainer Dylan Sams. Dylan is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to fitness, nutrition and sports science. Dylan takes the time to evaluate his clients, how they move and what there daily habits are to develop a plan personally tailored to you. I have seen results like never before in a short period of time gaining strength, and losing 12 lbs. as well as 2 1/2 inches off my waist with his expertise. His prices are fair and he is motivating, proffesional and kind.The gym owners Shelby and Blake are both professional knowledgeable and kind. This is not like your big box gym where you are left to your own to figure it out. This is a tight-knit wonderful group of people, who are very knowledgeable about power/weight lifting and support you in your journey no matter if you are a beginner, intermediate, or advanced. When you join Primal Strength and Performance, or use their personal training services with Dylan Sams, you decide to take that first step in taking control of your physical fitness and life. You are always treated like family and feel motivated and welcome!

2025-05-16T13:31:07.039Z

Just wanted to share my experience with Primal S&P, as a person who has limited experience with weight training. Dylan Sams my Personal Trainer, has created a comprehensive plan to work me into shape! This gym has been extremely welcoming and I have never felt uncomfortable even though I am not a powerlifter. I highly recommend Primal S&P and Dylan Sams!

2025-04-07T19:25:56.062Z