Team VIAC - Port Clinton, OH

M H.

Team VIAC is a welcoming and supporting place to work out. There are a wide variety of class offerings for people at all levels of fitness. The fitness equipment provides plenty of options for whatever type of work out you want. The personal training is a great way to meet your fitness goals. The staff are all well trained and knowledgeable. Give Team VIAC a try!

Patrick S.

Equipment is in good condition and there are enough machines to go around. Occasionally it's busy, but you can usually work around it. I'm still fairly new, so I only know my routine and I believe there is a lot more to the place. It's always staffed during the day, and I see them helping people with workouts. Its clean and convenient. Price seems to be fair for non-veterans.

Ed B.

Like the gym, friendly people and staff, lots of different equipment to use. I would like to see all users use the wipes and wipe down equipment after use and the staff keep the wipes stations full. To often the wipe containers are empty and staff is in the office doing nothing.

Allen M.

Vet with spicy memories myself and dreaded the public spaces and meeting new people. To be honest the only reason I joined is because they give vets like myself free membership if they suffer from PTSD. Unfortunately the spicy thoughts I have were brought upon by other service members so I would freak out around them. I would start going around 10pm where there were very few people because of this. One day I was asked by a friend to meet them up there earlier were I ran into an old school friend and who I later found out was the owner of the gym. Conversations flew naturally where we shared memories and laughed at stories. I kept running into this person, again I didn't know he owned the place, almost everyday just chatting with him about military and civilian life. I joined them for a few hikes on their hiking program were it got me out of my house and rut and into nature where I wasn't judged but uplifted by other veterans which was a nice and very needed change of pace. I hate to use the word cause it is cringe but this place is very much a safe space for all vets with physical and mental injuries of all ages. The owner does all he can to help veterans in anyway he can wether that be hiking, fishing trips, kayaking trips or just lending an ear to listen. The effect this place had on my mental and physical health cannot be explained and I hope more vets like me take advantage of this awesome place.

Care B.

Very welcoming, something for everyone. Cardio, great selection of machines, plenty of free weights. Classes and personal training . A gym with a noble mission of serving vets.

steve S.

I needed a place to train when we are up at Catawba. I’m an old gym rat that’s been training for most of my life. This has 24 hour access, a great assortment of strength equipment, along with more cardio equipment than you could ever need. Full range of dumbbells as well as a heavy bag. I really look forward to training here when I’m away from home. The biggest plus, that I wasn’t even aware of until I walked in, was their commitment to caring for our veterans. Every branch of the military’s flags are hung on the walls, and there’s an honor wall for members who trained there. I really think this place is awesome. It’s as much of a gym as it is a fitness center. If you’ve been in enough gyms as I have, you know exactly what I mean. You can train here…or you can exercise here as well.

Marcus G.

Viac Training needs to be more upfront about conditions at the gym that impair member's use. In particular, there is a dog that serves as a mascot and has the run of the place. This was a surprise because my wife and I saw no dog when we toured the gym or signed up to be members. There are multiple problems with the managers not disclosing this to prospective members.

First, like many people I am allergic to pet dander. It is hard to be around dogs and other animals for long periods. So I could never make use of the membership as much as I wanted.

Second, I have interacted with many service dogs, and the mascot does not act like one. It sniffs around at people as they work out, including with heavy weights, and brings a ball or toy to people to play.

Third, one reason why it doesn't act like a service dog is because too many people don't treat it like one. You would never think to play catch or run around with a vision-impaired person's guide dog, yet people routinely play with this dog.

The managers of Viac Training should either change their policy on allowing pets into the gym or fully disclose BEFORE someone signs a contract that they have to share the gym with a dog. That lack of communication, transparency, or consideration explains our ranking.

Stephen B.

Most of all, I find Trevor's commitment to the Veterans to be superb. Veterans deserve to be remembered for their service, and if needed, Trevor provides support for any of their needs--from PTSD to special needs that are part of their sacrifice. This is the best place in Port Clinton to get your fitness training!!