You know the drill at the big Tempe gyms. You build rapport with a trainer, they leave, and you start over with someone who does not know about your shoulder surgery or that lunges aggravate your knee. You are tired of re-explaining your body to strangers.
Justin Sims has been at Anytime Fitness Ahwatukee for years. He remembers your injury history, your schedule, and your goals — because he only takes 5 new clients per month and invests in every one. NASM-certified, kinesiology degree, 15+ years of experience. He has helped members lose 47 lbs in 8 months and get back to hiking South Mountain after surgery. The gym is at 4855 E Warner Rd — a quick drive south on Rural or 48th from The Lakes, Warner Estates, or the Baseline corridor.
Your Trainer: Justin Sims — The Coach Who Keeps You Showing Up
Justin does not read from an app or hand you a generic template. A college football injury ended his playing career and started his deep study of kinesiology and biomechanics — the science of how YOUR body moves, adapts, and recovers. That injury experience gives him a perspective that cookie-cutter trainers simply do not have. He is the accountability partner who expects you to show up and notices when you do not.
Areas of expertise:
- Kinesiology & Biomechanics
- Sports Nutrition
- Bodybuilding & Contest Prep
- Functional Aging (55+ population)
- Hormonal Optimization
- Injury Prevention & Post-Surgical Recovery
Why South Tempe Residents Choose Anytime Fitness Ahwatukee
Closer Than You Think
From South Tempe neighborhoods along Baseline, Warner, or Elliot, the gym is typically 6-10 minutes by car. Head south on Rural Road, 48th Street, or Kyrene — Warner Road runs straight to the gym. No I-10 merge, no freeway traffic. It is often faster to get here than to drive to the Tempe Marketplace or Arizona Mills area gyms during rush hour.
A Real Trainer, Not a Rotation
Large Tempe gyms like LA Fitness, EOS, and Lifetime cycle through trainers constantly. You build rapport with one person, they leave, and you start over. Justin has been at Anytime Fitness Ahwatukee for years. He remembers your knee surgery from six months ago, your vacation in two weeks, and the fact that deadlifts aggravate your SI joint. That continuity matters for results.
Training for Active South Tempe Lifestyles
South Tempe is a community of runners, cyclists, tennis players, and weekend hikers. Justin programs for these activities specifically:
- Running & Cycling Support — Strength training that prevents overuse injuries, improves power output, and addresses the hip and glute weakness that sidelines endurance athletes
- Tennis & Pickleball Performance — Rotational power, lateral agility, shoulder stability, and the footwork conditioning that keeps you competitive on the court
- General Fitness & Weight Loss — Progressive resistance training paired with sustainable nutrition coaching for lasting body composition changes
- Post-Injury Return to Sport — Coming back from an ACL repair, stress fracture, or shoulder surgery? Justin builds your return-to-play program around your timeline and your sport
Your First Visit: What Happens
- Conversation — Justin learns your goals, training history, injury background, daily schedule, and what has (and has not) worked before. This is not a form — it is a 10-minute conversation.
- Movement Screen — A series of functional movements that reveal where you are tight, weak, or compensating. Justin uses this to avoid programming exercises that will hurt you.
- Training Introduction — You will work through a real (but modified) session so Justin can evaluate your fitness level, coach fundamental movements, and get you comfortable with the equipment.
- Program Outline — Justin sketches out your personalized training plan — including what to do between sessions on your own with 24/7 gym access.
The Anytime Fitness Ahwatukee Advantage
- 24/7 Access — Train with Justin during scheduled sessions, then use your key fob any time — 5am, 11pm, weekends, holidays. The gym never closes.
- Not Overcrowded — Unlike large Tempe gyms, you will not wait 15 minutes for a squat rack at 5:30pm. This is a community gym, not a meat market.
- Full Equipment — Squat racks, cable machines, full dumbbell set, functional training turf, and cardio equipment. Compact but complete.
- Free Parking — Large Basha's parking lot with direct front-door access. No parking garage, no meters.
- Worldwide Access — Your membership works at 5,000+ Anytime Fitness locations. Travel often? Your gym goes with you.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does it take to get to the gym from South Tempe?
6-10 minutes depending on which part of South Tempe you are coming from. The gym is at Warner and 48th Street. From Baseline, head south on Rural or 48th — Warner Road is the next major east-west road.
Why not just train at a gym in Tempe?
You can — but most Tempe gyms are either massive and impersonal (EOS, LA Fitness) or do not have a qualified, long-term personal trainer on staff. Anytime Fitness Ahwatukee is a small, locally-owned gym where your trainer has been here for years and genuinely knows your history. That difference shows up in results.
Does Justin train competitive athletes?
Yes. Justin has experience with bodybuilding contest prep, competitive golfers, and recreational athletes preparing for specific events. His sports nutrition expertise is particularly valuable for athletes who need to optimize body composition for performance.
Can I try before committing?
Absolutely. Book a free fitness assessment and you will get a movement screen, a personalized training plan, and a 7-day gym pass. No credit card, no auto-enrollment, no pressure.
Join the 28-Day Total Body Reset — $49
Justin only takes a limited number of challenge members per month. Your assessment includes a movement screen, a personalized training plan, and a 7-day gym pass — no credit card, no commitment.
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Or call (480) 900-1616 · 4855 E Warner Rd Suite 24-28, Phoenix, AZ 85044
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