My boyfriend and I have been going to Block Fitness for the past few months, and we absolutely love…read moreit. The best way I can describe it is that it's the perfect mix of self-guided and coach-supported workouts. You use an app on your phone that walks you through your workout, so you can work at your own pace and really focus on building strength during the hour. At the same time, there are always coaches there to guide you, encourage you, help with form, and keep you motivated. This setup has been amazing for us. My boyfriend has lost a total of 47 pounds, and I've gotten noticeably stronger myself. Recently, I was even able to lift our 85-pound dog, which felt like a huge win for me. I'm also working on improving my posture, and the coaches have been so helpful in supporting that goal. What really makes this place special, though, is the atmosphere. It's such a friendly, welcoming gym -- honestly kind of like Cheers, where everyone knows your name. You're not just a number here. You get to see the same people over and over, there's a real sense of community, and little things like the birthday and anniversary board make it feel even more personal. I also love being able to track progress in the app. If you're someone who likes seeing your improvement over time, that feature is incredibly motivating. Coach Ethan is also phenomenal and helps schedule the workouts every month to keep your progress moving forward. He's super friendly and approachable. It's also really cool that even the owner comes to the Oro Valley location -- that says a lot about the kind of place this is. A huge shoutout to Coach Tyler, James, Lizzy, Ethan, and intern Ryan -- they have all been phenomenal in their own ways and have helped me keep pushing toward my strength and posture goals. Whatever your motivation is, whether it's weight loss, strength, confidence, posture, or just finding a gym where you feel comfortable, I highly recommend Block Fitness.

Updated review - I'm going on 7 years with Block. I came for the gym...I stayed for the coaches,…read morethe friends I've made, and the Block community. Let's be honest, there are lots of places you could go to get fit. But not many places where the coaching staff are invested in you and your progress, whether it be injury recovery (or prevention) or wanting to just being able to carry the 40 pound dog food bag without help, Block has a program to help you accomplish that. And the camaraderie with the other members gives you lots of good feels endorphins. A PR in deadlifts? The others in the gym stop and cheer your accomplishment. Getting on the assault bike for the first time after knee replacement? Another group cheer! And the fact that Block donates part of your dues each month towards preventing child abuse? BONUS. I can't imagine working out anywhere else.

Friendly staff for the most part. I usually get greeted upon entry. Its about the workout and…read morenot social hour though so I will say the eq is getting a bit dated...its in good shape but many of us go to ina for a change in machines. Namely "hammer strength" The sled grass area which is now open to everyone (Thx for that) needs a different spot out of the middle of the gym and much more of it. PLEASE...Its time for some new eq and/or rearranging before the new gym opens further north!

This is my primary spot to lift. Very clean every where…read more Generally, members re rack their weights and wipe down I'm here 5 days, 90 minutes per day.

I started going to Natali in October of 2018, and haven't stopped since. She is great, focuses so…read moremuch on exercises that push you and sets up workouts for you to do yourself. Not to mention she is such a kind hearted person and has such a passion for fitness. I joined her small group Saturday workouts and love how I am feeling. I highly recommend her and If i wasn't moving due to work, would continue for months to come. Thank you Natali for being so supportive of my fitness journey!!

Natali is AMAZING!!! I've been training with Built4This for three months and I've already seen…read moreawesome results! I love how Natali looks at her clients' health holistically and cares not only about your fitness goals, but also about your mental and emotional health. She's so experienced in all aspects of health and I love how her background in bikini competitions makes her the BEST trainer for women looking to firm up those thighs and that booty! I LOVE her customized meal plans-- the recipes are delicious and it's such a luxury having a trainer tell me what to eat to help me reach my goals! I had been going to the gym and dieting for five months before I started training with Natali. I wasn't seeing the results I wanted and was feeling so frustrated and lost. But after just a few weeks of working with Natali, I finally started seeing the results I've been working so hard for! Natali is fun, funny, and super supportive. Regardless of your fitness or diet goals, Natali will meet you exactly where you are and help you on your journey to get where you want to be. I can't recommend Natali enough!!!

Can't schedule classes as they are always full. You can only schedule 30 days in advance but…read moreeveryone else is rolling so by the time my renewal date comes all the classes are booked. You can get on a waitlist and to be honest you can often get into the class but you won't find out until 12-24 hours prior. So unless you have nothing else in your life it's a moot point. I think they have over sold their membership and despite talking to them they really don't care. They just tell you to get on the wait list. Or, of course you can pay for the unlimited which allows you to schedule further in advance. Quite the ruse to get you to pay more money. So incredibly frustrating.

If I could put a Zero! I would! Please ! Please! Be careful with this Club! I accidentally sign up…read more@ a Club on River & Campbell & it's not even open yet! ‍ So I went to the introductory class @ the Oro Valley Club & this morning Shay refused to transfer my membership to the Oro Valley Club!! So I am paying for classes I can't even use!! What a gimmick!! Beware! Beware! They will take your money & give you Nothing in return!! I am so so upset!! So Jasmine from the sign up team called me & made Everything right! Shay basically told me I had no recourse, but then Jasmine called me and fix the situation. So it's my fault for jumping the gun, but I honestly thought that I was not gonna get any help on this so if you need help with your membership, call Jasmine at the Catalina Foothills location. She is a godsend.!!

Friendly staff, plenty of free parking and usually not crowded, depending on the time of day. It's…read morean older building in need of cleaner equipment, shower tiles or a simple dusting of the area might help. Not my place to spend their money. Comfortable work out area with others minding their own business. The extra membership is worth the cost.

I've been a member of this Planet Fitness since it opened around 2013. Despite the facility being…read morerelatively small, I've generally been very happy with my membership and have enjoyed working out here for more than a decade. Unfortunately, my experience changed after the recent equipment renovation. I was excited to see the upgrades, but I left feeling disappointed. While I appreciate the investment in new equipment, replacing the Life Fitness machines with Matrix equipment was a step backward in my opinion. The rowing machine, in particular, is significantly less comfortable and enjoyable to use than the previous model. The larger issue, however, is the gym's layout. Space has always been a challenge in this facility, and the renovation seems to have made it worse. Benches are now split between the front and back of the gym, while the dumbbells are also separated into different areas. Some weights are located near the benches, while others are positioned near the front entrance with no benches nearby. There doesn't appear to be any logical flow, making workouts less efficient and more frustrating than before. I do recognize that management was trying to improve the facility by adding equipment and expanding weight options. However, the reality is that this location may have simply outgrown its space. The lack of organization and overcrowded layout have been ongoing concerns for years, and the renovation has not solved those issues. It's disappointing to say this after more than 10 years as a member, but I will likely be exploring the new fitness facility opening at Oro Valley Marketplace this summer. I appreciate the staff and the effort that went into the upgrades, but the overall experience no longer meets my needs.

Too bad this center does not honor any insurance of any kind they told me. So even tho Planet…read moreFitness is farther away that will be where I have to go. Too bad for all the folks in this area.

This is what I'm talkin' about: I love the way they listen and respond to customers. The rowing…read moremachine has been a 2nd class citizen for a while, with a customer often having to wait for someone else to finish their workout. It was also in a bad spot where the personal trainers had to work around you to get at their gear. Management listened to the feedback, bought a 2nd erg (with a PM5 Performance Monitor), moved an extra couch and cubby out, and made a dedicated spot for the ergs. (see photo below) Love to see businesses listen to their customers like this and come up with creative ways of solving problems!

Patricia Gonzales trained me for my first bikini fitness competition. I went from a sedentary…read morelifestyle to learning about proper weight training techniques and healthy nutrition. In less than 3 months she reshaped my skinny fat physique into a nationally qualified competitor. During my prep, she wrote my meal plans to the gram and showed me the correct way to execute gym exercises. From the very start, she included me in her network of other beautiful, fit, positive, and supportive women. She emphasizes optimism and healthy body image. You will never hear a negative word come out of her mouth. She is the kind of person than makes anyone want to be become better inside and out just be being in her presence. She also trains clients online. The gym is in a convenient location off or Grant, very close to I-10. Her walls are decorated with the before and after pictures of just a few of her competitors, many of whom place in their very first shows. If you are looking to make a positive life change, build a healthy body, or simply join a network of positive and fit people, then contact Patricia immediately!

This review is longgg overdue…read more I'm a snowbird in Tucson. And having trained with an excellent trainer in Seattle, I wanted to do something more challenging and *different*. Thanks to the great Yelp reviews I found Patricia. Patricia was offering the 12 week transformation, where you go from flab to fab, but that's not what interested me. It was her personal gym which is filled to the brim with excellent equipment for every body part (and some body parts you never knew existed - OUCH! ;) Patricia also had accompanying meal plans and supplements. Since I started with the supplements and meal plans, I've not had the excrutiating post-workout muscle pain that prevents me from getting off the floor after 12 hip thrusters (the pain is *real*, ladies!) Drinking a gallon of water a day also really helps. Thanks to Patricia's, egg whites, Isopure Whey Protein, supplements and are part of my forever meal plan, as boring as they sound. I've changed the macros of my diet, though if I really want to do the total body transformation like some of the awesome ladies whose pictures are posted on the "wall of fame" I have to reduce my fat intake to a level where I feel that life isn't worth living anymore. Like all programs, Patricia's transformation is what we make of it. In the meantime, I've stayed the same weight as when I started the program, but just the other day I deadlifted 150lbs! (Though with a hex bar.) At Lowe's, I loaded my cart with about 200lbs worth of edging stone, while another guy gaped at me. Yes, and that's the other thing - Patricia's gym is mainly female-centric, so that we ladies can feel safe and empowered to reach our utmost abilty. I really enjoyed my time training with Patricia and appreciated how accessible she was, even outside of our training sessions. And I'm looking forward to going back to Tucson and starting back up with her again.