About Twisted Fitness

Twisted Fitness was built with a simple idea in mind:
training should make you more capable — not just more tired.

What started as a space for high-level athletes quickly revealed something bigger. The kind of training that holds up under pressure — strength, conditioning, skill, and discipline — isn’t just for competitors. It’s for adults who want to move through life with confidence, resilience, and a little more margin when things get hard.

Over time, Twisted became a place where athletes, professionals, parents, and beginners train side by side — not because they share the same goals, but because they share the same values.

How We Think About Training

We don’t believe training is about chasing comfort, trends, or shortcuts.

We believe training should:

  • Build real strength
  • Develop usable skill
  • Improve decision-making under stress
  • Support long-term health and resilience

That philosophy guides everything we do here — from strength training and combat sports to recovery, wellness, and personal safety education.

We coach intentionally.
We progress deliberately.
And we care far more about consistency and effort than perfection.

Coaching First. Always.

Coaching matters here — especially at the start.

New members aren’t left to guess where to begin. We guide your first steps so you understand how we train, why we do things the way we do, and where you’ll get the most value from your time here.

Some people start with classes.
Some start with strength training.
Some start with jiu-jitsu.

Where you start matters less than how you start — and we take responsibility for that.

Visitors and experienced athletes are always welcome. We simply ask that everyone respects the space, the coaching, and the training environment.

Standards, Not Gimmicks

Twisted isn’t built around trends or shortcuts.

This is a place for people who:

  • Want to be coached
  • Are willing to show up consistently
  • Respect the space, the equipment, and the people around them
  • Understand that progress comes from effort, not hacks

We don’t promise easy answers.
We provide structure, guidance, and support — and expect effort in return.

Community, Built Through Effort

The community at Twisted isn’t manufactured. It’s built through shared work.

You’ll train alongside athletes preparing for competition, professionals managing stress, parents setting an example, and beginners choosing to do something hard on purpose.

People here notice effort.
They respect consistency.
And they want to see each other succeed.

Train With Purpose

Twisted Fitness exists to help people become stronger, more capable, and harder to break — physically and mentally.

If that sounds like the kind of place you want to train, you’ll feel at home here.

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What People Are Saying…

  • I have never seen such a beautiful gym. It has every piece of equipment you need to do; from running, strength training, bodybuilding or just looking to get fit for the summer or year-round! Combine that with outstanding instructors and you have the best gym in the Madison area.
    Julia Kensick
  • Twisted Fitness went above and beyond in creating their new gym space. I literally feel like a kid in a candy shop every time I walk through the doors. The equipment is legit and fits the needs of any lifter, brand new or seasoned. Plus the community and atmosphere is incredibly welcoming. If you’ve been looking for new place, I would highly recommend checking Twisted Fitness out!
    Ellen Neal
  • Best facility to hit all my training needs, hands down. Amazing people on and off the mats. Everything is so clean and organized. Would recommend this gym to anyone!!
    Maddy Beske
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