Get REAL Results With Personal Training Across The Upstate
No Cardio… Just Results!
Ready To Make A Change And Get REAL Results?
You’re in the right place. Ultra Fit brings 40-plus years of personal training to the Upstate, backed by thousands of transformations. John DeFendis built this program to torch weight and rebuild bodies the right way.
No endless cardio. No empty promises. Just a proven plan and a trainer who makes sure you win. Let’s go!
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See What’s Possible
Nothing tells the story better than real transformations.
Our members come from all fitness levels and backgrounds, but they all have one thing in common—they committed to the process.
Find Your Program
Pick your goal. We’ll build the plan that gets you there.
Personal Training
One-on-one coaching built around your body, your schedule, and your goals so every rep moves you forward.
Weight Loss
Drop the weight for good with a proven plan that reshapes your body and keeps it off.
Live the Life
Train hard, eat smart, and build the strong, confident body you actually want to live in.
Fit After 50
Rebuild strength, energy, and mobility with training that respects your body and pushes you to thrive.
Beautiful Brides
Walk down the aisle looking and feeling your absolute best with a plan timed to your big day.
Sports Specific Training
Train for speed, power, and durability so you show up stronger than everyone else on game day.
The Best Investment You’ll Ever Make Is You
Hiring an Ultra Fit personal trainer is one of the smartest moves you’ll ever make for your health, your life, and your family’s future. Why Ultra Fit? Because we have the KNOWLEDGE and the EXPERIENCE to guarantee your weight loss and body transformation EVERY TIME. Nobody else can say that. Nobody. We’ve got thousands of before and after testimonials, and no other training organization comes close.
meet mike and mario
Mike Rush
Mike Rush brings nearly 18 years of personal training experience to his clients. A former college football player, he developed a passion for strength training at an early age and has since dedicated his career to helping people become stronger, healthier, and more confident. With multiple professional certifications and years of leadership experience, Mike combines personalized training, nutrition, and proven methods to help clients achieve lasting results.
Mario Narvaez
The Director of The Ultra Fit Training Studio in Greer, South Carolina, and his connection to Ultra Fit began long before he became a trainer. He first walked through the doors as a client, searching for a way to transform his body, rebuild his confidence, and become more disciplined in every area of his life. Through the Ultra Fit system, Mario lost 76 pounds in six months. That transformation changed far more than his appearance. It showed him what is possible when the right plan, coaching, and consistent effort come together.
Why Ultra Fit?
Knowledge and experience decide everything. Without them you grind day after day for little progress. Ultra Fit brings both, and the transformations prove it.
42 Years Of Proven Results
John DeFendis created Ultra Fit in 1982 and has changed thousands of lives across the country since.
Featured On National TV
Our trainers and their results have appeared on nearly every major television show. The proof is real.
Thousands Of Transformations
No other organization has our gallery of real before and after photos. Thousands of them, and counting.
Trained By The Founder's System
You follow the exact program John used to train the Speaker of the House and members of Congress.
No Cardio, Just Results
Skip the endless treadmill grind. Our method reshapes your body faster and keeps the results coming.
A Trainer Near You
With directors and trainers in Greer, Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, and Simpsonville, your Ultra Fit coach is ready right now.
As Featured On National TV
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need gym experience to start personal training at Ultra Fit?
Every Ultra Fit plan is built around your body, your goals, and your schedule, so whatever your starting point, your trainer designs a program that fits you.
What makes Ultra Fit different from other gyms in the Upstate?
Ultra Fit is built on John DeFendis’s 40-plus year training method, a proven, low-cardio approach backed by thousands of real transformations, doctor endorsements, and national TV features. You get one-on-one coaching, not a generic gym membership.
How does Ultra Fit track my progress?
Your trainer holds you accountable every session and adjusts your plan as you progress, so you keep moving forward instead of hitting a plateau.
Which areas does Ultra Fit serve?
Ultra Fit has personal trainers and directors across the Upstate, including Greer, Greenville, Spartanburg, Anderson, and Simpsonville.
Is Ultra Fit only for weight loss, or does it help with other goals too?
Weight loss is one part of it. Ultra Fit also offers programs for Fit After 50, bridal prep, sports-specific training, pageant and competition prep, and pre/post-natal fitness.
What can I expect when I claim my free workout?
It’s your first step to connect with an Ultra Fit trainer, share your goals, and start with a plan built specifically around your body and schedule.
Is Ultra Fit's training approach safe for pre and post-natal clients?
Yes. Ultra Fit offers a Pre & Post Natal Fitness program built around a doctor-smart plan tailored to each stage of pregnancy and recovery.
Is personal training worth the investment?
Yes. A dedicated trainer means no more guessing. You get a plan built for your body, real accountability every session, and a coach who adjusts your program as you progress, so you see faster, lasting results.
Real Client Wins
Fin up. Be the shark.
Your free workout with an Ultra Fit trainer is one form away. Be the shark!