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THE GYM FOR Fitness in Vestavia
THE GYM FOR
FITNESS
FRIENDSHIP
Progress
Strength
YOU
IN Vestavia
Welcome to Ya Boi Fitness Academy
HEY THERE! ARE YOU TIRED OF:
Boring Workouts Alone?
Workouts hit harder together. At Ya Boi Fitness Academy, we deliver accountability, expert training, and the knowledge you need to build real confidence, crush stress, and get fit for life in the Vestavia area.
Wasting time Not Getting results?
Because wasting time in the gym alone isn’t the answer. At Ya Boi Fitness Academy, you join a crew of driven individuals pushing limits, holding each other accountable, and building confidence while chasing results that stick.
Not Having A solid Game Plan?
Structure and guidance are the backbone of progress. Long workdays and daily stress won’t stop you when you’ve got a proven plan, accountability, and the drive to transform—so you can get fit, gain confidence, and have the strength to take on anything.
THEN WE'RE READY
TO GUIDE YOU
ON YOUR JOURNEY!
We welcome all skill levels and all walks of life from children and women to office workers and professional athletes.
Life’s too short to spin your wheels in a regular gym and walk out looking the same. At Ya Boi Fitness Academy & Jiu Jitsu, you don’t just train — you sharpen lifelong skills that no basic gym can give you. We’re a tribe of driven athletes who push harder, hold each other accountable, and demand growth. No excuses. No wasted reps. You walk in one person… and you leave a different beast.
weight lifting
Build real strength with top-tier equipment and a community that lifts you up
jiu jitsu
Discover the art of control, confidence, and discipline with expert-led Brazilian Jiu Jitsu training.
MMA
Train like a fighter, boost your fitness, and sharpen both body and mind in a dynamic MMA setting.
kids mma
Help kids build focus, confidence, and coordination in a fun, supportive martial arts environment.
boxing
Step into the ring to burn stress, build power, and learn real boxing technique—no experience needed.
kickboxing
Punch, kick, and sweat your way through high-energy workouts that challenge your body and boost endurance.
cold plunge
Revitalize your body with an energizing cold plunge that boosts circulation, reduces inflammation, and speeds recovery.
sauna
Boost circulation, ease tension, and enhance recovery with the soothing heat of the sauna.
DON'T JUST TAKE OUR WORD FOR IT
WHAT Vestavia LOCALS ARE SAYING...
The Best gym for Fitness in Vestavia!
GETTING STARTED IS EASY!
ARE YOU READY TO LEVEL UP?
1. SCHEDULE YOUR FIRST VISIT
Talk with a coach about your goals and learn how we can get you to your best self.
2. START YOUR TRAINING
You have defined your goals and you are ready to begin your journey. We will start you strong by taking you through the fundamentals of training and sound habits putting you on the road to success!
3. HAVE FUN REACHING NEW LEVELS
Enjoy the workouts with awesome people and reach your goals in no time!
got questions?
we got the answers!
Super simple! Just click get started anywhere here on the page to book your free intro session where you’ll tour the gym & meet our coaches.
We will chat about your current situation, your desired situation to see if we can help and if we are good fit for each other. Sign up today!
When you start at Ya Boi Fitness & Jiu Jitsu, your fitness level will improve quickly, usually in the first 30 days.
The key to see results is consistency and commitment over time so that’s why we recommend 3 classes per week as a start. Sign up today!
Yes! We provide guidance on eating right or sleeping well which can help maximize energy levels – getting YOU maximum results from your efforts. Sign up today!
Nope! Most of our members start just like you. We assess each new members fitness level.
Then our workouts are “universally scaled”, with a different version of each days workout designed for every level. As you level up you can take on more challenging variants of the workout if you desire. Sign up today!
We are locally owned and purpose built to make an impact on the health and happiness in Vestavia and the surrounding area.
You’re not just a number here, everyone knows your name. We’re a community of like-minded people that wants you to show up and supports each other on this journey to live better lives – with no judgement or criticism along the way. Sign up today!
If you’re a beginner and just starting out then 2-4 times per week will be enough to see results and allow you to adjust.
You’ll be sore some days, so allow yourself recovery days between training sessions at first – over the course of the following months work up towards 5 days per week if you want to maximize! Sign up today!
Each class is 60 minutes and led by qualified coaches. We always start together with a warm-up designed to activate the muscles being used in the workout.
The coach will brief the group on the workout, the movements, and the proper form. During the workout, the coach will be guiding and providing instruction.
At the end of class, we will cool down together to accelerate recovery and reduce potential injury. Sign up today!
We offer an exciting, challenging and varied programming which will keep it fun! The workouts are published in advance.
Some days are more strength focused where we will focus on our lifts. Movements like barbell squats, kettlebell swings and occasionally some olympics lifts will be included.
Other days, we may focus more on cardio conditioning with rowers and bikes. Some days are focused on body weight movements like pushups, sit-ups, and pull-ups. Some days are a mix of everything. Sign up today!
