I really love Alper JCC…read more Both my kids have been coming here for years and the quality of education and the love they give here to all students is palpable. JCC is truly a great institution and the facilities are excellent. Pools, gym, theater, tennis... etc all very good. I'm actually sad that the kids have to move on from here but their foundation is strong from JCC teaching and their values.

As a gym, Alper JCC's Fitness Center is a treasure for several reasons. First of all when you come…read morehere, there tends to be plenty of parking outside. The price per month is affordable (for me, it is about $35 per month), the location itself is big, and it is a community center. While I haven't participated in any of the local events, I really appreciate that this place is meant to be inclusive to the entire community. This means that as a community center, they have special things offered for children and for senior citizens as well. I was considering taking my daughter here for their theater program which I know is excellent and provides great training for this. Moving onto the gym itself -- they offer Hot Yoga, Vinyasa, and all kinds of other Yoga. There are many kinds of in-person classes that tend to be offered here. Even during CoronaVirus, they have been offering classes from their teachers on Facebook just so that people can still exercise without endangering themselves. There is a massive pool in the back and the bathroom has both a steam room and a massage chair that can be used. This place always serves coffee and free / clean towels for gym members to wash their faces. At a premium price, they offer pilates for those that are interested in this. There is a weight room for lifting weights, exercise machines, a Peloton machine and a room for spinning bikes in the back (not the quality that I'm accustomed to, but still, I found this kind of cool). Overall, I really appreciate the hospitality that this gym shows in terms of its customer service and what is literally offered to its members. There is also a daycare center here if this is needed. I like that this gym makes an effort towards inclusion which means that they encourage older people to stay in good and healthy shape. While I might be working out next to someone that is 60 years old, I really appreciate that this gym and the atmosphere here is inclusive to its entire community which also means its elders and children within the community too. This place is a hidden treasure and it would be hard to find other places that can match how welcoming and caring this place is.

If you're tired of the "daytime disco" type of gyms that are slammed packed and looking for a…read moreboutique serious traditional gym with all the hardcore equipment you will ever need and a family feel... then Porky's Hardcore Fitness is the place for you! (Younger Generation Google the term Disco! :-) I've been searching for the right spot where I can work out in peace and not have to be waiting on machines nor feel like I'm in the middle of a happy hour somewhere. More importantly, a place that values its customers. I first read the reviews which were great and thought it was too good to be true. I called and first spoke with Johnny. He answered all my 500 questions with great patience! Johnny came across as an enthusiastic professional with a great attitude and a true sense for customer service. This is difficult to find in today's world, where many businesses could care less about the customer experience. He came across as though my potential business was important and valued. Additionally, Johnny brings decades of expert experience in health and fitness to the table. If he's not at the front desk, you can find him training gym goers. I've been working out here for about a month and it has been an amazing experience. I'm here early, grinding it out and go! Everyone one is nice, respectful, and doing their thing. Johnny is always asking me how its going and about my experience. In this economy, it is our collective responsibility to support small local businesses that TRULY CARE about the customer experience and Porky's Hardcore Fitness definitely fits the bill! No contracts, clean, organized, inexpensive, wide assortment of supplements, and great customer experience make Porky's Hardcore Fitness a homerun and hidden gem in West Kendall! Whether you're a beginner or advanced, everyone is welcome here! What are you waiting for? Get off the couch, stop the excuses, and COME GET SOME!!!!!!

My husband & I joined the original Porky Gym in the Hammocks in 1993. We were members until they…read moresold it. We rediscovered Porky,s hardcore fitness in Feb. 2022. The owner Johnny, originally work at the "old Porkys". He has opened this smaller version. It is very small but has a more then adequate range of machines & weights. The price is reasonable. There are trainers available. We are thrilled to be back in a more focused training environment. We look forward to going every week. It is " kinda of being back in our 'old' Porky's"! Just love being back!

The trainers know how to work with these kids. They display patience, confidence and show the…read morechildren the discipline necessary to excel. The one draw back is the facility. It could certainly use an upgrade. Sometimes the smell of old feet gets annoying.

Tumblebees Gymnastics Kendall is a great, friendly business that truly provides a fun and…read moreskill-building environment for its students. They welcome all ages--from babies and toddlers to competitive athletes--and create a space where everyone feels supported. My child is in the Tiny Tots class and absolutely loves it! The coaches are welcoming, patient, and encouraging, which makes such a difference. You can really tell they care about the kids and their development. We love this place and highly recommend it to any family looking for a positive and engaging gymnastics experience!

I really wasn't sure what to expect coming in, but as soon as I walked in, I was IMPRESSED. I am a…read moresucker for good aesthetics, and this place has it. It makes such a difference to work out in a beautiful & clean space - I'm actually excited on my pilates days to be able to go to the gym! I am brand new to Pilates and signed up for their intro special. $39 for 2 weeks unlimited, starting with an intro class. The staff & teachers are very kind and friendly. They offer pilates socks for $13 in case you forget your pair as it is mandatory for reformer pilates to wear anti-slip socks. I cannot stress enough how clean and beautiful everything here is. I was so happy with my 2-week trial I signed up for one of the monthly packages. I highly recommend this gym for anyone wanting to try pilates or their HIIT classes!

Awesome studio! I…read morewas new to pilates when I started going here and the instructors were so patient and kind. They did their best to make sure everyone felt comfortable and they also slowed down movements so that new students could learn. The studio is very clean and well kept, even the HITT room is clean. The pilates machines seem new or extremely well kept. There is a little cubby inside the room where you can put your stuff and feel secure. Socks are a must on the pilates machines and I really appreciate that. Its super relaxing in the pilates room because the lights are low and there are accent lights on the wall. The room is on the cooler side but that's fine because once you start moving you don't even notice. The only thing I will say is that parking is a little hard there at peak times. Other than that I highly recommend checking this studio out!

I go to this gymnastics ‍ every Monday and it's so much fun. Your parents can drop you off or stay…read moreand watch each through the glass window. First you warm up then go to your coach. I love this place. Emma Parra age 10

This place has very bad customer service! I called yesterday…read moreto get information about registering my 5-year-old daughter for a trial class today, and I completed the registration online as instructed. We arrived 10 minutes before class, and when I checked in with the front desk, the staff member told me everything was in order. However, about 10 minutes into the class, the coach suddenly pulled my daughter out, saying she wasn't on the list. The front desk staff member was on the phone with another customer and remained on the call for another 10 minutes, offering no assistance. At that point, I decided to leave. No one made any effort to fix the situation, and my daughter never got to do the trial class at all. It was incredibly disappointing for me and for her , it was disrespectful and felt like they simply didn't care.

Balance has been my daughter's gymnastics home for approx. 4 1/2 years now. She started in diapers…read moreand is now on their competitive Compulsory Team. Balance has gone through some changes (as many gyms do) within our time here, and they go through each change gracefully. Yes, we would all love to see our kids from some amazing viewing spot, but all buildings sadly can't accommodate that, and sometimes it's best for the focus of the growing gymnasts as well. Reid, Liz, Miss Janet, Diana, Nolan, Kevin, Adriana, Gavin, and even those no longer at Balance have all been great motivators and do their best to know each child they see on a regular basis. We've never felt like just a number here- even on the busiest of days. Parking can be frustrating at times, but when isn't it in Miami? The pricing is fair, and the place is always clean.

My daughter went for a try out class and I'm glad she agreed that this place wasn't adequate for…read moreher. The facilities look run down and dirty, and the area for parents to watch their kids is a joke. A few benches and a TV monitor doesn't really cut it for me. My daughter left without a drop of sweat so I know she wasn't adequately challenged either. We will be heading back to the other gym we were part of immediately!

This place freggin rocks! Love it and all the employees are elite top class hard working people!read more

The workouts are 50 minutes to 1 hour workouts in a circuit training, High Intensity Interval…read moreTraining (HIIT) and sometimes Jonathan cranks up the intensity to Super High Intensity Interval Training (SHIIT) format. The programming is varied. Monday: Upper Body, Tuesday; Total Body, Wednesday; lower body, Thursday; Total body, Friday; Cardio and abs, Saturday; Total body and Sunday; Lower body. The exercises are varied, so if you hated one workout, the next one will be different. The instructors demonstrate the exercises after the warmup. The exercises are rotated so the other regulars know the exercises and you can follow along. If you are new the instructors will take the time to work you through it one on one. If you are new to exercising at this intensity you can dial it off by using lower weights, taking longer breaks, or in my case I tapped out after two rounds versus three. There is no pressure except yourself to perform. The gym is open air. I have only worked out here in the winter, but find my self gravitating to the doors for fresh air. There is ample supply of equipment for all strength levels. I have noticed some couples coming in and one partner doing their own workout on the weights. I have had a stroke and have balance and cognitive deficits. I know the modifications to the exercises that I need and there is equipment available for adaption. The instructors are patient with me in asking questions of something I'm sure they already said. They have a ten percent discount for military, veterans, and law enforcement. I live nearby and walk in the field next to Empire. They have underutilized lighted soccer fields that are perfect for a team practice at night. The teams are out there at night with music blasting and balls blazing. They have recently started a boxing program on Tuesdays and Thursdays that seems intriguing. They have different heavy bags available. I avoided this gym the last year due to Covid. Both me and my wife were fully vaccinated in March, so I was willing to give it a go. NO ONE wears a mask! They do a good job of sanitizing before, during, and after workouts, with all people participating in keeping it clean. They have the workout spaces divided into six foot blocks and have modified the workouts to maintain social distancing. The bottom line is that I would not recommend an unvaccinated person or one who has not had COVID work out here, especially when Jonathan breaks out one of his SHIIT workouts that will get everyone breathing super hard. The music is a negative for me. It is super loud (as in a club) and is either Regaton or Urban music. A diversity of Dance, House, Disco, Electronica, Salsa, Merengue, and Rock would be appreciated to match the diversity of clients. Maybe rotate a different style each day and ensure that styles vary between weeks. I will do a review again post-covid and if DJ issue is resolved, they should be at five stars.

I recommend this place hands down. I first got introduced here when I was looking for a summer camp…read morefor my son last year, as a summer camp this place is great coach Ziad is very kind, disciplined and dedicated. My son loves coming here and looks forward to training every day. Now my husband has also joined the fun and he also loves coming here, he gets a great workout and he is learning a lot. We look forward to keep improving and growing here. Parents the best summer spot you will find for the amazing price he has.

I've been searching for a good Muay Thai gym in Miami & finally found one. Coach Z runs a great…read moreprogram from personal lessons to a variety of different group classes all tailored to Muay Thai. If you're looking to compete or if you're just a beginner, give Sibai a shot!