Another update! Back to report that the new configuration of spin class downstairs and mat classes…read more(like yoga, barre, and pilates) upstairs works very well. I've been loving Monday night spin classes with Zain - he is an incredible instructor with the best playlists. His class is some of the most fun I've had at a workout class. It feels more like dancing with a group of friends than working out. I bike about 10 miles in his 45 minute class which is something I just never thought I'd be capable of. I've also been enjoying Wednesday evening barre classes upstairs with Erin. This is a new class and I hope they keep it on the schedule! Erin is a great instructor who queues very clearly and makes the class feel fun with her high energy. As someone who primarily weight lifts, barre is such a refreshing challenge for me. I feel like I'm learning a whole new skill set in that class. For a bit, I was also liking the Thursday evening mat pilates class with Chi but they seemed to have taken it off the schedule now :( The weight training areas continue to be conducive for a great workout. My only wish would be that they replace some of the elliptical machines with treadmills. When the gym gets a little busy, it's easy for the treadmills to fill up pretty fast since there's about 8 treadmills total. Whereas, there's probably twice as many ellipticals and I don't think I've ever seen more than a few people using them at a time. I'm also not a huge fan of the fact that you now how to ask the front desk for a towel - this isn't something I've seen at any of the other locations. The bathrooms are a bit outdated and could use some updating as well.

Love this gym! The staff are so friendly and the facilities are always clean. I have all of the…read moreequipment that I need for my lifts, which I also really appreciate.

If you wanna get serious about working out pay a little over $100 a month should do it…read more.. The amenities at every location is plentiful. The staff is friendly. The rooftop pool is probably the main attraction and a great after workout vibe ... it's worth every penny tho

Just here for the food! Spent the day at the pool as a guest and had a great time. The pool area…read moredid get pretty busy but there's a ton of chairs so it didn't seem as crowded. Was recommended to order a poke bowl which was a great choice. Fresh and packed with a ton of add ons. One of the better poke bowls I've had in a long time and it made a great pool side meal.

We were visiting the Towson area so we decided to stop here for a workout. We recently got the ymca…read morenational membership that allows us to workout at any Y. Plenty of parking space. This Y has great workout equipments. Some of their machines are pretty modern. I was surprised by how clean and well maintained this Y was. Bikes were amazing. You can go on a nice virtual ride. The handles turn giving you a real feel of riding the bike. One of the best bikes I have seen in the gym. They lose a star for their outdated locker room. Small showers and the access to the sauna is pretty far outside the shower near the swimming pool. They don't provide towels. Luckily my husband had an extra towel in his gym bag.

I love the exercise equipment. I use the rowing machine, treadmill, and e-machines. I've been going…read morefor 5 months and notice a huge difference in strength/stamina. My one complaint is a trainer named Chris who was extremely rude and berated me in front of other patrons because I had not been shown how to use something on the emachines. I complained to the athletic department supervisor but he has never apologized.

My experience with Fivex3 has been excellent. I worked with Emily through the online hybrid…read morecoaching option. She created my lifting program for me each week, I completed my workouts at home and sent her videos of my lifts throughout the week for feedback, and every month I visited her awesome gym in Baltimore for an in-person coaching session. Choosing to work with Emily was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my fitness journey. Not only is she incredibly knowledgable about lifting, but she's also fun, patient, and encouraging! My form on all of my lifts (squat, deadlift, overhead press, and bench press) improved dramatically as a result of Emily's coaching. She pointed out corrections that I would have never noticed on my own. Her guidance gave me the knowledge and confidence to add some serious weight to my lifts and now I'm stronger than I have ever been in my life. If you're considering a membership or coaching with Emily or anyone at Fivex3, just go for it! You will be incredibly happy that you did!

Fabulous gym I live…read morein Minnesota, where there is no Starting Strength gym. A year ago I went to a Starting Strength seminar in Wichita Falls, Texas. I've been training consistently but had a very inconsistent deadlift and some chronic form problems on my squat and press. Craig fixed all of that in one private session. Worth the money. Worth the time.

This is still my favorite of all the Maryland Y's. I'll confess that I've been away for a while…read more Gyms are always crowded in January, so I just stay away. But I'm back, and they have new equipment! Yay! I didn't feel like anything was wrong (except for the SkiErg that keeps breaking. I wish they'd get a Concept2 version), but I came back to True equipment. Now there are two seated row machines and two lat pull-downs. The dip machine is a standalone machine by itself. They also added a glute builder machine. It's not a version I've used before, but it'll do. Lastly, I always finish with time in the sauna. It's always nice & hot.

I love this Y! Wonderful, clean machines and comfortable environment with plenty of fans.read more

This gym gets the job done. It's definitely not the nicest nor does it have the newest equipment…read morebut like I said it gets the job done. I do appreciate that it doesn't get overly crowded even around typical peak times. It can get annoying that people don't put things back or re-rack their weights but that's a people problem not the fault of the gym workers.

I absolutely love my trainer Brad Medina. He listens and pushes me to try. He will whip me into…read moreshape before summer so I can rep in that bikini proudly. And I can't forget the hostess with the mostest Amanda.....Go check them out today.

I packed up and made the solo drive to Baltimore just to see Bring Me The Horizon, The Plot In You,…read moreand Motionless In White. As someone who loves exploring new concert venues, CFG Bank Arena was a fresh experience and, overall, it did not disappoint. First things first: I splurged for a pit ticket because two of my favorite bands were playing. No way I was missing out! The pit setup here is fantastic; you get your own dedicated entrance, which keeps things flowing smoothly (no huge bottlenecks with folks headed to other parts of the arena). Once inside, you have access to bathrooms, bars, and merchandise stands just for this section. I can't overstate how convenient this was, especially the private bathrooms, which were consistently clean all night, and the bar service, which was quick and friendly despite the crowds. The sound system deserves a serious shoutout. Even with the high-energy acts and loud crowd, everything was clear and absolutely electrifying. This was my first time experiencing a show here, and the acoustics delivered major arena vibes without any muddiness or distortion. A small downside: since the pit area is so sectioned off, I wasn't able to easily connect with my friend who was in the seats. Once you're in the pit section, you're basically committed for the night unless you want to risk missing parts of the show. Not a huge deal for a solo adventure, but worth noting if you're trying to link up with people in other areas. Great arena, great experience. I would absolutely return for another show, especially if I can get a spot in the pit again!

Had fun watching our show. Facilities were well kept and clean. Staff were helpful in locating our…read moreseats. Parking garage is terrible.

Phenomenal gym experience inside of Terminal/Concourse D (near D1). There's a fancy Hydrow Machine,…read morefull dumbbell set, two treadmills, elliptical, foam rollers, TRX-- everything you need for a workout. Service was excellent- Taylor was extremely helpful and made sure we had everything we needed. They offer free gym clothes if you need them. The showers were immaculate with Malin + Goetz products. There were also q-tips, razors, deodorant, toothbrushes, toothpaste, and plenty of towels! If you don't have headphones, you can rent Bluetooth ones. A no-brainer if your flight is delayed, you have a long layover, etc. Check their hours for availability. To access concourse D you may have to go through security again but it's worth it! Flew on a Sunday and security was a breeze.

I hope they put these in every airport! Such a great place to workout while having a long wait time…read morefor a delay or layover. They have showers and provide shampoo, conditioner, lotion, body wash, deodorant, blow driers and more! They can even provide workout clothes and shoes if you don't have any with you. Great concept and I hope to see them expand to other airports soon! Cheaper and healthier than paying to sit at a bar

As a beginner in his late 50s, I was worried this would be too much of a task for me. But the…read morepeople here are super nice and understanding, my bad back notwithstanding. Sifu Tim and Sifu Wayne and everyone else made us feel welcome from the start. You can more or less learn at your own pace, and the teachers and their assistants (Andrew, Alec, Ian, etc) are all very nice folks. I and my wife are really enjoying it. We go in for something different to do, and for physical wellbeing, and we are very happy we did. The school is easy to find, right off Harford Road. Parking is easy, and the facilities are clean and first rate. We've only just started, and we are thoroughly enoying ourselves. Give it a try!

I hate to make this an issue, but the neighborhood is sketchy, and I kind of value my life and…read morelimbs -- can't punch and kick without those, you know? The sifus do make sure someone walks me to my car when my husband doesn't come to class with me, and Sifu Wayne likes to show women some self-defense moves early on. However, I get to class by myself, and because another school shares the building, I have to park farther and walk when they have class. Entry also requires a key card (which I don't have), so I've had to wait... and been approached by undesirable elements. Everything else about this place is great, if it's what you're looking for. What it's not: (1) A traditional martial arts studio with all of the formality, decorum, and strict discipline. Nobody cares if you come late, leave early, or check your phone because everybody knows everybody else has lives. There's also a lot of laughing. It may be jarring for those coming from more traditional backgrounds. (2) Large. Class size is small and varies on a daily basis (about 2-15 people). You'll get individual attention from a sifu / assistant, but there are fewer different people to practice with, and it's an adjustment if you prefer big classes. However, those who come do so because they enjoy it, and they won't let you slack. (3) Aggressive. If you mistake a lack of chest-pounding for being weak, I think you'll be missing out if you don't at least give this place a chance. (4) Cardio-intensive; I still maintain a gym membership for that reason. Instead, they work on strength, via drills of actual techniques (as opposed to push-ups and suicides, which never helped anybody in a fight). Between shoulder workouts (to maintain your guard) and chain punches (I counted 675 punches during a typical warm-up... on one side), you will get some awesome arms. Kicks, stances, and shuffles will work on your legs. Why I like it: (1) This is the 5th martial arts school I've trained with (including a very good and well-respected one), but the first to actively encourage taking notes. Whereas others focused on techniques and dominating your opponent through sheer speed and strength, this place emphasizes -- from day 1 -- the principles behind why things are the way they are. They also welcome questions, and constantly ask if you have any. Nitpick: They talk about the science of wing chun as if it's unique; I don't think it is. By definition, all martial arts were originally about physically confronting another person, and they all had to work, i.e., science. The sports emphasis of many martial arts these days often results in individuals who miss key things about self-defense, but if you find someone who knows what they're doing, you'll be fine. With that said, I think these people know what they're doing, and they make a point of communicating it. The eye training fills a gap for me that the vague "Watch your opponent" or only slightly better "Watch your opponent's shoulders" never did. They do this frequently (and actively check that you're watching what you're supposed to be watching), so a month in, I was better able to identify the strikes being thrown at me. (2) The sifus work with my husband in class, then give us exercises to practice at home since he can't come regularly. They don't withhold martial arts "secrets"; they want you to learn, and they work within your limitations. (3) The instructors push you with good humor, not by yelling or punishment. However, they want you to train safely and leave it up to you to decide if you need to sit out. They also lighten up their strikes as your body is still adapting, and you're welcome to use their arm guards. (4) Sifu Wayne fights with you at your level. He'll push you enough to expose holes in your guard or understanding so that you think about what you're doing, rather than mindlessly perform techniques. (5) I'm laughing at the review comparing this place to the United Nations. While there is more diversity here than on the street, for a while, I thought I was the first of my kind, and I have only seen 2 other women at practice. I don't mind so long as the guys use deodorant and aren't testosterone-y, but I know some women like a higher ratio of their own. I do think they try to make this a comfortable environment for girls, though. A guy checking this place out used some crass language (he called it "being blunt," but it was misogynstic). The sifu politely asked him to watch his language in mixed company. (6) Sifu Wayne and Alec also teach the kung fu club at JHU. Alec said it's a legacy from Sifu Wayne's instructor. I've met people with a lack of respect for the culture from which their martial art derives, who thought they were self-made martial artists, or were just plain arrogant, so this nod to his roots is refreshing. Students at the Harford studio are welcome here.

We have been rowing with BCR as adults for the past year and it has been a great experience. We…read morecame through learn to row last summer and then foundations, a new transitory program before you graduate to open rowing. The coaches have been great- they really care about the rowers. And the other rowers have been friendly and welcoming. We have gotten great experience both sculling and sweeping. BCR also seems to have a lot of great programs for youth and for the broader Baltimore community. I would strongly suggest BCR for anyone looking to get into rowing!

I've been here on two special occasions. The building is clean and can accommodate up to 150…read morepeople. There is a deck that looks out to the harbor, which is nice if there is great weather. The inside will need a great decorator to turn the venue into your vision. However, it is not horrible and you can still have minimal decorations and have a great party. There are bathrooms and a separate room for food service, a kitchen for the caterer, and a front lobby area that you are not allowed to gather in. Alcohol is only permitted if the caterer holds a liquor license. Finally, there is plenty of parking for your guests. There is a long ramp to walk up, but at least it is wheel chair accessible.