504 Fitness

(39 reviews)

3.9 mi

An Internet search took me to Eduardo Yibrin and we booked a daily training session for the week I…read morewas in town. I have worked with a number of personal trainers before but Eduardo combines the skill of designing really motivating and interesting workouts with a detailed knowledge of diet and nutrition. In just six days I noticed real gains, whereas I'd flatlined for the two previous years with my trainer back home. I'd highly recommend him. Sandro Forte UK

Eduardo is the best personal trainer I have ever worked with. In the first 2 months of working with…read morehim I lost 10lbs. He is professional,knowledgeable, and friendly. Eduardo tailored each workout to my goals and gives advice on nutrition and supplements. With Eduardo I have lost fat, gained muscle, and increased strength. I have never gotten so many compliments in my life until I started training with Eduardo. If you are serious about your health and wellness goals and want amazing results Eduardo is the guy for you!

My client doing standing cable chest flys

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Vitality Community Fitness

0.5 mi

It's such a special thing to have a safe space to workout. The owners are truly good people who…read morecare deeply for the community they have built.

Vitality is absolutely amazing. I found out about the gym thanks to a Facebook ad that let me know…read moreI could do a 3 class free trial. I have enjoyed my time there so much! I love that they are a tight-knit community that still manages to be so incredibly warm and welcoming towards new folks (like myself). They even do a monthly free workout called their "Friends and Family Day." I've been going to a gym for about a year and a half now 5x a week but was looking for something different that could challenge me and make me sweat. Vitality has been exactly that thing! They have 30 minute and hour workouts depending on what your preference is (30 mins is HIIT and 1 hr is more about strength and conditioning). All the trainers are incredibly knowledgeable and are awesome at pushing you and motivating you. I also like that they work with you on perfecting your form while doing exercises and movements so you prevent injury/maximize your effectiveness. I don't have great knees and when I let the trainers know that, they did a great job at modifying some of the exercises so I could still get a great workout in while remaining safe. They gym is super clean and they have tons of equipment that is in good condition. I also love how LGBTQ friendly the gym is which is a huge deal to me. This truly is a gym that is inclusive and for everyone!

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Flambeaux Fit

0.9 mi

A cut above. Most…read moreCrossFit boxes are fairly standard from location to location but Flambeaux breaks the mold. They owners here have really built a culture where all are welcome and there is a real sense of community amongst its members. Everyone shows up to work hard, they do not judge, and are amazingly supportive. The coaches here who are great people in their own right are also super knowledgeable and do an excellent job working with everyone from high level athletes to those who are just looking to be a little healthier. If you are looking to get into CrossFit for the first time or you have been doing it for a decade this is a great place to do it.

I started working out at Flambeaux in October with 1-1 sessions with one of the owners, Missy. I…read morewould consider myself an athletic person, but was coming into those workouts at the heaviest I've ever been and never having had any weight lifting/training experience. Missy took the time to get to know me and my goals, then plan workouts that would address that and provide me with the general knowledge to be able to engage in class confidently, when I was ready. After two months of 1-1, I gained muscle and confidence, as well as lost weight since I was also doing owner Dillon's nutrition challenge at the same time. I'm now four total months in and I can say it's one of the best decisions I've ever made for my mental and physical health. Overall, I've developed better eating habits (thx Dillon!) and am excited to go to the gym each day simply to be in community (truly, truly an inclusive one). What I love most about Flambeaux is the community and the support, regardless of when you enter ability wise. When you're in class, you will see all different types of bodies and the coach catering to each person's individual needs while still holding high standards. I truly could not recommend the owners, the program or the gym community highly enough!

Head to our website and sign up for our HOLIDAY SEASON SPECIAL and get your first 2 months for just $100!

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CrossFit Roux

(23 reviews)

0.4 mi

Yooo... I've been here for 8 years and I'm not sure what other kind of review you need. This is my…read moresecond home and chosen family. Come join us.

Great place to start or continue your CrossFit Journey. Amazing staff, equipment, classes are not…read moreover populated, and the members are awesome.

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Uptown Fitness

4.2 mi

Reevaluate, great space, great staff. Convenient uptown location and even more convenient hours.read more

After checking out many of the other local fitness centers I finally found Uptown Fitness. First…read morevisit was great. They showed me around, answered my questions and did not treat me like I was going to be a blight on their property because I was not 25 years old and in great shape. Truly, they are there to help you not make it a pick up spot. I requested a personal trainer and was lined up with one for the very next day at a time that I picked. I was asked a lot of questions by the trainer as to what I was looking for and she focused on those techniques to help me achieve my goals. It has wipes all over so you can clean the machines after you use them and it never smells bad. The staff is always smiling and seem to be in a good mood when I come in. I'm so happy I kept looking.

Weight room: squat racks, smith press, cables.

Lobby: bar, chairs, television, cubbies.

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Cardio room: ellipticals, arc trainer, stretch machine, spin bike.

Planet Fitness

3.1

(115 reviews)

0.9 mi

Ever since management changed. This location has gone from good to bad. I attend this location…read moredaily. The layout of machines changed and disks are everywhere. Days without paper to clean the machines after use, The only men toilet in the club clogged. The layout of machines reduced the amount of space to do do mat workout. People want to be working out near a wall not in the middle of the room. Disappointed!!!

My kid joined. He's 15. The website says kids can join with a parental waiver and kids 13-14…read morerequire parental presence. After taking our money, they wouldn't let him in. Worse, they won't refund the fees. This business is a gym in name, but it's really a front for how they really make money- robbing people by making it hard to quit.

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The Exercise Coach - Metairie

(1 review)

1.0 mi

I've been training here for a couple of months and just yesterday ran into an old friend who asked,…read more"Are you working out?" Nice to know my hard work is noticeable. The coaches are very patient and encouraging. In and out in 20 minutes. I go twice a week. I highly recommend it!

From the owner: At The Exercise Coach, our certified personal trainers want to help you lose weight, gain strength…read moreand get healthy today! Come in and see for yourself.

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G-Fit NOLA

4.1

(16 reviews)

2.6 mi

Visiting from Philadelphia and just dropped in for one visit. The coolest thing about it is that's…read moreit's honor system! There's a QR code and you just scan that and get charged $10. A fridge with drinks is honor system too with water for a dollar. No onerous forms to fill out to avoid liability and no sales pitch. Owner was there and very nice. He has an adorable little dog that follows him around. Facility clean and has all the equipment you would need. Lots of aerobic machines. Guests friendly. It's not a spa. Ladies room so-so. It was clean tho. Free towels. I like that they have towels for cleaning equipment rather than wipes or paper towels. Will make this my go to gym when visiting NOLA in future.

It's an awesome no-frills gym for an unbeatable price…read more I used to go here when I lived nearby and hired a personal trainer (Coach Los and Tatyana - I think they may have moved since). It was the first time I learned how to use all of the machines, lift weights properly, and target specific areas. They even placed me in a small group for training when money was running tight. Everyone knew my name and gave me a warm welcome when I walked in. Coach Los and Tatyana truly changed my life by teaching me how to work out. My entire body changed and at first, I got extremely nervous because I got so muscular that my old clothes didn't fit anymore! But they talked me through it and explained that I was gainly much needed muscle and that gaining weight in my case was not a bad thing. I am so strong now and continue to use the techniques I learned from them when I lift. When I take flights and see someone struggling to get their luggage in the overhead, I just grab it and throw it up for them like I'm the Hulk!!!! : )

Towels for working out and cleaning

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Pro Fitness Trainers

(6 reviews)

3.9 mi

Eric was such an awesome trainer! I was definitely out of shape before I met him and he was really…read moregreat at keeping me motivated and always coming up with new, challenging workouts. He's friendly and doesn't yell at me like a bootcamp drill sergeant, but he also doesn't let me cheat or get away with anything other than my 100%. He does a free initial consultation where he sees where you're at and understands what you want to work on. I bought the 12-session package and I'm currently halfway through - we've been working out for 3 weeks so far and I've definitely been seeing some changes. I got a trainer because I wanted to maximize the efficiency of my workouts (instead of just doing 30 min on the elliptical by myself and wondering why I'm not seeing any changes) and it has definitely paid off. also, I LOVE the ease of scheduling appointments with him, it's all online and I'll get a text reminder sent to me a day before our scheduled workout. After the first couple of workouts I was so sore, but I can definitely tell that I'm getting stronger and more toned.

Total transformation is possible. It's not from a magic pill, or a crash diet. It comes from…read moretenacity and a slowly-evolved mindset. It doesn't happen overnight. My journey began when I finally couldn't stand the arthritis pain in my knees that was keeping me from doing anything fun, sometimes even just getting off the couch. I'd fallen a couple of times and had no energy. By a pure miracle, I walked into Anytime Fitness Freret, and met Eric Capers, head trainer and owner of Pro Fitness Trainers. Eric is a physical therapist as well as a personal trainer, and I trusted that he had the knowledge I needed to make progress without injury, so I signed on. Little by little, learning every day, I got stronger, restored my balance, and was able to walk longer distances. Four years later, by consistent work, paying attention to food (not starving, not stuffing), I have lost 40 pounds, dropped my LDL cholesterol by 45 points, walked in three 5k events and the Crescent City Classic 10k (what????) and my doctor says I've added at least five years to my life. I'm 75 now, planning on lots more. If you've been thinking about it, putting it off, getting down on yourself, call Eric and get a free fitness assessment. You can't go wrong. Thanks for everything, Eric!

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No Days Off Crew

Lafreniere Park

3.9

(98 reviews)

4.0 mi

Always a great view here. Usually come for the view, today I hit the walking trail. It's about 2…read moremiles around the park, which was really cool. Enjoyed my time as always.

Very peaceful and spacious park in the Metairie area. I was in the area today for some book drop…read moreoffs, so I decided to visit Lafreniere Park since the weather felt really nice. There are a lot of hills to go up and down on. Various soccer fields are available. There's also an outdoor stage for concerts and festivals, cute geese and chickens walking along the trail way, and overall a lot of nature in sight. Overall, a pretty nice park.

A view from the bridge in the bird sanctuary

APAS festival

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Cool Zoo

3.8

(24 reviews)

3.3 mi

What a great addition to the Audubon Zoo! This was my first time to see the venue after hearing…read moreabout it for a while. The lazy river is artfully done, giving a nod to Louisiana wildlife and nature areas. There are a lot of skillful and friendly lifeguards around the area. There are several different food pavilions, restrooms, locker areas, and areas to sit. There is also a fun water slide, giving homage to the infamous alligators with albinism who have taken residence at the Zoo and Aquarium over the years. This would be a fun place to relax with your kids during one of the summer sessions. My friends and I attending the adults-only Sip and Dip event held on Fridays during the summer. It was very affordable for a private cabana for six with early access. Be sure to reserve your tickets for the event early online as it does sell out. It got a bit crowded toward the end, and they did run out of regular floats, though some preferred the thick floating noodles offered. Every Friday night has a different theme, so there is something for everyone. They bring in Dickie Brennans for the bar, and they were wonderful with decently priced drinks and quality alcohol. They were also creating with the mocktails. I certainly will return for another Sip and Dip either later this summer, if able, or next year. Absolutely worth it!

Four stars for Cool Zoo's beautiful grounds and water features that are artfully rendered. Two and…read morea half stars for Sip & Dip. Five stars for the incredibly friendly staff. My first time at Cool Zoo was for the adults-only Friday night party, Sip & Dip. This event is 2X a month during the heart of the summer and features theme nights with DJs and of course since this is NOLA, people get creative and might dress in theme. I went on 80s night and the music was so fun and I loved people wearing neon, 80s tshirts and even hair and make-up. Refreshments stands are spread out among the park and they do a themed cocktail and sell beer, hard seltzer and soft drinks, along with typical concession food and popcorn. I had the cocktail of the evening, the Purple Rain and while it was eye-catching, it was so sweet and possibly strong, too, that I couldn't drink more than 1/4 of it (and it's a huge cup, fairly priced at only $13). The grounds are beautiful with fountains and an area with slides and water features that you'd normally see children dominating (with perfectly good reason) but it was actually fun to see adults having at it on the slides and at the water sprayers. Then there's the lazy river, which is a decent size, warm and full of jets to move you along. We ended up not using flotation devices and swam/walked through it. My main issue and why this event isn't personally my cup of tea: it's too crowded. It sells out but I think they sell far too many tickets. We arrived 15 min after it started and there wasn't a lounge chair nor seat at a table to be found. Cabanas are so cheap here but they sell out immediately ahead of the event, likely the day that tickets go on sale. The only way I'd return was if I could get a cabana. The lazy river is completely packed 45 minutes into the event. We were lucky enough to get a locker (which also sell out so imagine being there without a space to put your things??? how is that fun?). People are in general nice enough to hand over the inner tubes but good luck ever getting a place to sit if you didn't line up in advance of start time. I keep going back between 3 and 4 stars for the main reason that everyone who works here is SO nice. The staff really made everything bearable for me, as they were so welcoming and helpful to point out where the lockers were (there's another set behind the set you initially encounter). I just think this isn't the event for anyone who avoids crowds of people. And the crowd that was there that night were totally fine (at least early in the evening). They just sell too many tickets for me to enjoy it.

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The Pool Club

4.7

(21 reviews)

5.4 mi

I really enjoyed this pool club experience. My hotel didn't have a pool so I bought a pool pass for…read morethe day here. The pool passes cost about $25 except on Friday. It's $35. I ended up going on a Friday and to my surprise, it wasn't terribly overpacked. However, I did get there quite early just as they opened. I was disappointment that I was not allowed to have a lounge chair, I was only allowed to have a couch spot that was further from the pool. Other than that, I loved the decor, the drinks and apps. I appreciated that they offered free available water and clean restrooms. They even supplied nice towels so you don't need to bring one if you're on a day pass. It also had a beautiful rooftop view. I'd definitely go back.

So I had a gin lemon mocktail to start, which really just tasted like a sweet lemonade... But after…read morethat one I switched to alcohol drinks - they were so delicious! I got a Tally Me Banana m, which was really nicely balanced between bitter and sweet and a hint of citrus. And then I got a chocolate spicy orange frozen cocktail... I wish I could find it somewhere on their website but I couldn't-- because I would love to try to re-create this at home! The pool bar server that I had two nights in a row was really amazing. The chicken wings were pretty good too. But the vibes... All the vibes were so relaxing and they had a really great DJ on Sunday. Definitely check their website because they have live music regularly.

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Debby Dillehay Dancers

4.4

6.3 mi

Enjoyed the performances last night by all the girls. The improvement from last year to now was…read morenoticeable. You teach more than dance at your studio. You teach the girls lessons they will have for a lifetime. You could see the love with the seniors that were leaving. Not all studios care about the person inside those dance shoes like you do. Thank you for caring. Have a relaxing summer.

When looking for a dance studio for your child, you should know that this studio will become your…read moresecond home. You should know that the teachers, staff and other children will become your family. You should look for a place that share your faith, values and morals. You should search for a place that will build your child's skills, knowledge of the art and self-confidence. If you are looking for a studio that incorporates all of these qualities, look no further because you have found your studio, home and family at Debby Dillehay Dance Studio. I just attended the dance recital on Tuesday and hadn't been to it in some years and was completely impressed with the skills, love and community there. You will not be disappointed.

From our Angels of Dance Ministry spiritual Christmas show 2023

Debby Dillehay Dance Studio in this location since 1983. Classes in tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical/contemporary, hip hop

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New Orleans Boulder Lounge

4.6

(41 reviews)

6.5 mi

What an amazing addition to NOLA! A group of my girlfriends and I went recently for BIPOC + allies…read morenight, and I want to buy a pass now! The place is kept very clean, there are a ton of variations of climbs to do, whether it's your first time or you're a professional. The climbing community is very welcoming and supportive, so you feel so encouraged to keep trying. One of the employees hosted a free "Bouldering 101" class for about 15-20 minutes to give helpful tips and information. Amenities include: multiple walls with climbing combinations, matts all around in case you fall, shoes (to rent if you don't have your own, you have to use specific shoes), free cubbies for your stuff, water dispenser, and a training room. 12/10, I will be back.

Great routes and nice training room in the back! Staff is really cool people that make you feel…read morewelcomed!