

The Verdict on Evolution Strength & Performance
Suits locals and visitors who want coached small-group strength training in Slidell. Call ahead for drop-in fees, because the official site does not publish them.
Best for: Small-group strength training, Local lifters
Schedule & Drop-In Rules
Morning and evening classes are offered. A third-party guide lists Monday and Wednesday 5:00 AM to 7:00 PM, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday 5:00 AM to 6:00 PM, and Saturday 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM. Personal training requires an assessment with a coach. No source states requirements for a single drop-in visit.
Pricing Notes
No drop-in, weekly or monthly price is published on the official site. The official Free 7 Day Pass page offers a week of classes at no cost and a free first month with an annual contract. Personal and semi-private training are sold in packs of 4, 8 or 12 sessions, with member and non-member pricing, but no amounts are shown. An Instagram post (third party) mentions a one-month membership option from January 2025 with no amount. A Google AI overview (third party) says a free 3-day pass exists and that single-day rates are not published; this is not confirmed on the official site.
Coaching
Certified coaches lead the morning and evening classes. Semi-private training runs with 2 to 6 clients.
Good to Know
- Tru Grit group class length
- 55 minutes, with warm-up, workout and cool-down[2]
- Personal training length
- 55 minutes, one on one, sold in packs of 4, 8 or 12[2]
- Grit Challenges
- 4, 8 or 12 week challenges, 4 offered per year[2]
- Free 7 day pass
- Try the classes for a week at no cost[3]
- Annual contract offer
- Free first month when signing an annual contract[3]
- Phone
- 985-233-2700[1]
Visitor Guide
About the gym
Evolution Strength and Performance, called ESP locally, is a small-group strength gym at 328 Bayou Liberty Road in Slidell. The official site describes it as local and family-owned. It is not listed as a CrossFit affiliate.
Classes
The gym offers Tru Grit group classes of 55 minutes, personal training, semi-private training for 2 to 6 clients, and Grit Challenges of 4, 8 or 12 weeks. Morning and evening sessions run. The official site points visitors to the free 7 day pass as the way to try them.
Before you go
Drop-in prices are not published on the official site. Call 985-233-2700 to ask about a single visit. Personal training needs an assessment with a coach first.
Hours
Opening hours differ between sources. Check before you travel.
Verified Sources
9 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
Verified Sources
9 sources checked on 2026-11-11. Prices come from the gym's own pages.
- 1.Contacts_ESP β ESPstrength.comOfficial site
espstrength.com
- 2.Member Log In Page β ESPstrength.comPricing page
espstrength.com
- 3.Free 7 Day Pass β ESPstrength.comPricing page
espstrength.com
- 4.Wellness β ESPstrength.comOfficial site
espstrength.com
- 5.ESPstrength.com β FitnessOfficial site
espstrength.com
- 6.Evolution Strength & Performance | Slidell LASocial
facebook.com
- 7.Social
- 8.Directory or guide
- 9.Google AI OverviewGoogle Maps
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