During the pandemic, Method’s one-on-one training approach was ideal for clients steering clear of group workouts, says owner Aryan Siahpoushan, who opened his 1,500-square-foot gym on Langston Boulevard mid-Covid in February 2021. Four months later, he bought a neighboring space and doubled the size of the business, which specializes in personal training and nutrition counseling. Today, his expert staff of 14 trainers and a dietitian continue to work with clients at any point in their fitness journey. Rather than following any sort of exercise template, they take what Siahpoushan calls a “blank canvas approach” with each individual. “We’re able to determine what works best for that person,” he says. –Stephanie Kanowitz
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