IncinR8 Fitness Studio

A few weeks ago I tried out Inciner8. Was the gym clean? Yes. Did I ultimately sweat and get an ok workout? Yes.
Did the weird owner/​trainer constantly walk around and slap girls on the butt as they worked out? Yes.
The owner/​trainer was absolutely inappropriate. I was new to the gym so its not like there was some sort of pre-​existing relationship/​friendship with «Danny.» I won’t be back and if you don’t appreciate some glorified gym teacher slapping you on the butt as you workout I wouldn’t recommend this gym. There are tons of other great gyms in Dallas with professional and knowledgeable trainers.

The best trainer /​workout in Dallas I must say. These classes are amazing. You get the full body workout without getting bulk. The goal is to Lean and tone and that is just what happens after a few weeks of inciner8. Danny truly knows his stuff.

Walking into a new gym or workout studio intimidates even the most avid athlete, especially with a name like InCinR8, complete with flames coming off the 8. Trust me, I understand.
Don’t let InCinR8’s strong manly logo fool you. Danny Connolly’s West Village fitness studio is a girl’s best friend. I have personally toned up, lost weight, and improved my overall health. Nothing about me is naturally long nor lean, but since doing the 8 method my physique is leaner and more defined. Things that jiggled are now firm. I have lost inches with no changes to my diet. Not to mention, I feel much stronger. Last time we moved, I actually helped my husband carry boxes!
Before going to InCinR8, I tried almost every studio in Dallas: barre, spin, pilates, running clubs, yoga, hot yoga, and other interval studios. I would work out semi-​regularly, but I either hated it or I didn’t see any results. After one class at InCinR8, I was immediately hooked and already saw my body transforming. So, what makes InCinR8 different?
InCinR8 is an interval training studio, meaning each of the 48 minute classes follow the same formula: 8 minutes of cardio, 8 minutes of strength training and repeat that three times total. InCinR8 is about efficiency, not wasting hours in the gym. Danny’s clients get a total body workout during the conveniently scheduled classes. According to Women’s Health, «when your workout goes back and forth between high– and low-​intensity activities, it helps you burn more fat in less time than longer endurance training.» Who doesn’t want to burn more fat in less time?
Even better, the small class size, maximum 20 people, allows individual attention without the pressure of holding up a class. Danny differentiates every workout to meet each client’s ability level. Don’t worry boys, he has specific exercises for his male clients too. He also teaches how to make each move the most effective. He is extremely involved in each class and in each of his client’s progress.
During the 8 minute interval of cardio, clients run in an nontraditional way on the treadmill, such as short sprints, backwards jogging, and hill climbs. Incline walks with a medicine ball overhead, hops, side shuffle, and running stairs are a few other things his clients do regularly. My personal favorites include lunges and side squats on an incline, which Danny explains strengthen quad, gluteus, side and inner thigh, if you go deep enough into the move. Although studies from Bowling Green State University have shown women don’t naturally run high-​intensity intervals as quickly as men do; the study proved that when women push themselves beyond their comfort level, they work their heart and lungs harder than men.
The strength interval, on the benches, is spent doing different moves to target specific areas. Danny encourages his clients to use low weight and to pause and squeeze their muscle. Danny emphasizes doing a small amount of focused and precise reps, flexing and ultimately sculpting the targeted muscle. He aims to teach his clients how to elongate their muscle rather than bulk up! Danny feels the plank is most effective, if done correctly. He says «It ignites the spinal column from the base of the brain stem all the way down the spine.» Danny encourages his clients to flex their gluteus forcefully while planking in order to make the abs work most effectively. While every class has a different target area, each class is an exhausting full body workout. The variety in each class keeps his clients interested and makes the 48 minutes fly!
Besides changing his client’s bodies and improving their health, Danny’s infinitely positive energy is contagious. He calls every day the «best day ever» and he truly means it. No one can leave his studio in a bad mood. Even on days when my job exhausts me, Danny’s optimism and dedication to teaching his clients causes me to smile.
Danny’s 8 method is scientifically proven to be effective and is backed by celebs, like Whitney Port. He has been featured in magazines such as Seventeen, and TV shows on Bravo and Style Network. InCinR8 was listed as one of D Magazine’s Best of Big D 2014 Fitness studios. I like to say that InCinR8 is the best kept secret in Dallas, but that’s my opinion, find out for yourself.

The BEST workout :) Danny has such a great workout method —- you burn fat and lean out without any bulk. There are so many different and effective exercises per class so you never get bored! Danny is a fantastic trainer and super encouraging. You should definitely try our Incinr8 — after I tried it once I was hooked!

My favorite workout /​gym ever. The owner/​trainer DC is the bomb… totally positive, encouraging and helpful. The workout goes by very fast! A great 48 minute workout… you will be a sweaty mess when you leave and love it! He plays energizing music during the class also… which helps! Highly recommend.

Great gym if you need a little push but don’t want to spend the money on a 1 on 1 personal trainer.
The owner Danny has personally instructed every class I have attended and his enthusiasm is so encouraging.
If you’ve ever given up at a regular go it alone gym then you need to try InCinR8. You will get the results you first committed to.

I LOVE Incinr8!!! Danny is BY FAR the BEST trainer out there. He’s very knowledgeable in every aspect when it comes to exercise, nutrition and getting fit and doing it the RIGHT way! He is at the gym all day… and yet, he always has a smile on his face and is so motivating each and every single time i have ever come. At most of the other gym’s/fitness classes I’ve attended, I used to watch the clock and sometimes couldn’t wait for the class to be over but he just keeps you so entertained that you don’t even want the workout to be over! :)
Definitely one of the best parts of my day! I highly recommend Danny and Incinr8 to everyone who wants to get in shape the right way!
P. s. be ready to SWEAT!!!

This is a fantastic gym for all levels of fitness, whether you are looking to start a routine again or you are a professional athlete, Danny Connolly will bring a challenge to all levels. He has been especially great with my old injuries and has shown me new stretches to help me keep from reinjuring myself. He remembers everyone’s names, I feel like I’m in for a personal training session some days when he calls us out by name to push ourselves and continue to improve. It has been a great experience and I will continue to get ripped to shredz with Incinr8!

I love inCinR8. This studio is awesome ! First let me say this place is super clean. It is like he has the pine sol lady on hand with a fresh scent. Not like a normal gym, You know?
Plus after 5 minutes in your are sweating hard, you think is the air on, and then you remember of course it is you thought it was a little chilly when you walked in. lol
Danny– the trainer/​owner is the best. He remember everything about you and tailors the workout for you. Ie if you have weak wrist, bad knees etc. If you work out alot or your a beginner. Even though it is in a class setting you feel like it is one on one. Plus, he remember everyone name even if he met you 2 seconds ago. Talk about service
The location good. Sometimes I go run the Katy trail and then go to a class for that extra umph in my work out and leave with the good pain after.
Lastly, he explains why you are doing something and how it will help you and if you are doing it correct he just smiles and explains why his way is more efficient.

My fiancée and I love Incinr8! We’ve been going 2 – 4 days a week for ~2 months and have definitely seen results. My fiancée has lost several inches in his waist and strengthened his shoulders/​arms, and i’ve added some definition in my arms/​torso. It’s definitely a great pre-​wedding work-​out routine for us!
Incinr8 is great for 3 reasons:
1. Really get the most out of your 48 minutes of workout time — the 8 minute intervals packed into the class ensure a great mix of cardio and weight/​strength training. Danny uses some of the same moves, but also mixes in some variation, which is great so you never get bored of doing the same moves every time
2. The class trainer — Danny! Danny really knows his stuff– you can tell he’s been in the business for many years. He is a perfectionist about form and really pushes you to get each move right to maximize the benefit. He also will custom tailor to each person in the class — for example, if you’ve got knee issues, he’ll come up with an alternate move for you to do.
3. Great workout facilities /​high energy class — The facility is brand new, kept super clean, and all equipment is in top shape. The class has high energy music, always starts on time and is small enough that you’re basically getting the equivalent of a personal training session. Also, its super easy to park in the parking garage next door — I know this can be a huge hassle in some of the uptown gym locations.
Definitely a huge promoter of InCinr8 — highly recommend you stop by and give it a try!

I spent more than 2 months and a ton of cash on a personal trainer at Golds Gym in Uptown before my wedding last year. I hardly broke out in a sweat and I saw minimal results.
Immediately during/​after doing a InCinR8 class– I FELT IT! Now I am sweating bullets and my face turns into a tomato. What a great workout! I am now looking forward to working out because of this place. Danny is very encouraging and he is great instructor.
If you live in the area, this place is a must for people who are serious about getting their bodies into shape, and for bikini/​swimsuit season!

This place is GREAT! I was hooked after the first class. There isn’t aren’t any classes out there like what he is doing. Danny is so passionate about this and is extremely motivating! I have only been to a few classes but can already see and feel the difference! I suggest everyone try it at least once!

This Place is exactly what people need, Its small classes that target certain areas of your body for 48 minutes with the Owner Danny who has been a great personal trainer for years and is just really nice and makes sure you don’t leave there without sweating your ass off! I love the Kick boxing class, it really has shaped my body which is what I needed with summer here! Instead of going to the gym and doing my usual routine, I come here twice a week and change things up!
Everyone should at least go and try one class, the first class is only 15 dollars! You get such hands on training, you cant beat it at a regular gym. Plus its walking distance from my apartment so there is no excuse not to work out now!

Danny Connolly (DCon) has been doing personal training since graduating college. He just opened up this studio (in theheart of West Village) a couple of months ago and his classes can accomodate up to 20 people at a time. Since this is a new venture, the classes have been averaging about 6 people — so you really get some personal attention for a small amount of money.
It’s a great 48 minute workout. 8 minutes on the treadmill and then 8 minutes doing weights/​ropes/​other moves. You do each of those 3 times. I believe the goal is to get your heart rate up using the cardio so you can really burn the fat when working the muscles… although Danny can explain it better than I can.
The studio targets certain areas of your body (he offers different types of classes that target the different areas) to get it sculpted in the fastest way possible. If you are looking to lose weight or just move weight around within your body (to the better places) this is the place for you.