The variety in equipment is never a problem. They have multiple good machines and weights for every…read moremuscle group. The quality of both free weights and machines/cables is underappreciated. The atmosphere is just about what you'd expect for a quality old school style gym. The lighting is nice and dim, but not so dark that you can't tell what you're looking at. This place has everything even competitive lifters would look for. Definitely worth 35 a month. The owner also has a very friendly pitbull which can be seen roaming around the gym sometimes. The only downside is the hours they are open.

I visited Westbank as a new arrival to New Orleans and after doing research on the best gyms in the…read morearea. From the looks of the space I expected to feel at home but it was even better than I imagined. Friendly staff, easy to access location, and a setup that is a lifter's paradise

A great, small, intimate gym. I come from a huge Army base…read morewhere all the gym are super packed all the time no matter what time you go. Glad it has a full Basketball Court, sauna, racquetball/volleyball courts, a wide arraignment of cardio equipment, free weights, machines, and cable machines. It also has a convenient Parents workout section where you can watch your kids while you jump on a treadmill/elliptical.

Excellent experience. The atmosphere was quiet and allowed me to easily focus on my workout. The…read moregym was very clean and organized well. Could use another set of dumbbells in the middle weights. Staff was friendly and helpful. Great finiteness Center.

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!!!! : )

This is my home away from home gym.....I visit here often because its right down the street from my…read morejob. Getting across the CCC in the afternoons is a BITCH most days...so its easier to just workout and pray there's no traffic when you leave an hour our so later. Gym's always clean and not super crowded in the afternoons. I can get my workout in and not deal with a million ppl taking selfies in the mirror or talking it up when you need to use the Smith's machine. The owner Nina is nice and on staff during working hours to help with anything you need.

there is a no frills attitude about this gym that i really like. this facility is one of the best…read morein the area, upon inspection. both mens and women's restrooms have a shower, and there are multiple sets of weights. the space itself has been arranged to fit as many machines as possible, which may not be visually appealing but people are here to work out, not for the atmosphere. Tons of ellipticals and treadmills ensure there is always one available. unfortunately no space here for cardio or spin classes.

I was visiting the area for a few days and needed a gym to work out at. Thanks to Yelp I found this…read moreamazing gym. I called to set up an appointment and was impressed with the staff, cleanliness of the place, equipment, technology, and the hot rooms. I loved the fact that it's open 24/7, you get your own ID to get in, can use an app to book exercises, the place is well maintained and super clean. I wish I had one of these gyms close to where I live. I would definitely recommend to anyone who wants to stay in shape.

Don't ever sign up for a membership!! I signed up for a 6-month membership thinking the charges…read morewould end there. Nah, hidden in the contract was an automatic renewal without notification, so I was charged for 3 MORE months until I emailed asking to cancel, they said "no, come into the studio." I made disputes with my card and they continued to charge me for 5 MORE months. I changed card numbers multiple times. Finally in May, since they weren't getting any money from me, they were trying to charge me EVERYDAY then finally emailed me to pay $59 to get cancel. LOL! What a hassle!! It ain't worth it. Maybe I should sue, I never signed up for them to charge my new cards without permission.

I'm in town for a couple of days and didn't want to take a break in my routine and luckily enough,…read moreAF Garden District was a little more than a mile from my hotel. For those staying downtown, the walk to the gym is great! The gym is clean, well-organized, and surprisingly spacious for its location. I love that the equipment is modern and well-maintained. There's a turf area where you can do some kettlebell workouts, a couple of racks, machines, free weights, and cardio equipment. If you're looking for a clean, friendly, and conveniently located gym in New Orleans, I can't recommend Anytime Fitness Garden District highly enough.

This is a good gym. Not a great gym but much better than the anytime on freret street…read more It has all the precor staples and some other nice pieces like power racks. But they have this big CrossFit area that I cannot stand. So much wasted space for purple carpet. They didn't have straight or ez curl barbells which was a little odd but it was okay. One thing I do like is they have signs saying if you can't re rack your stuff you get a $25 fine. Easy to avoid with a shred of human decency and gym etiquette. But there are idiots everywhere. Their cardio equipment has recently been updated too. Everything worked but was all precor. But great quality but gets the job done. Parking isn't great and a little tight. But the gym was clean, smelled nice, machines worked well, and plenty of room to get a workout in. I'd come back for sure.

I took a spin class here and such a great vibe! The instructor was energetic and lead a great…read moreroutine. The bikes were easy to clip into and they had weights on the bikes. The bikes themselves were a little older but still did the trick. Hope the instructor makes it to Ibiza!!!

A small boutique style gym. They offer a wide arrange of classes from pilates, yoga, cycling, HITT…read morestyle classes, etc. Staff and instructors are friendly, fun and encouraging! Awesome ambiance. It's very cute and aesthetic. Large clean bathrooms with showers which is a plus when you're on the go. Always a great experience when I'm at Swoot. Love, love, love everything about Swoot!

I relocated to NOLA and was seeking a gym near my office. Checked out Franco's amongst other…read morecenters and I really liked the facility. In sum , the gym has everything you need without the things your don't need. Moreover, both the staff and members are super friendly and the techno gym equipment is top notch ! Highly recommended!!

I come to different classes here through ClassPass and I love it. There are so many different types…read moreof classes like bootcamps, full body burn, les mills, Pilates, yoga, etc. The facility is always clean and all of the equipment is really new and fancy. There's a sauna in the bathroom which is awesome too.

I dislike how this place doesn't have a printer or a way to let you view exactly what you're paying…read morefor. When I went inside to inquire about my balance the guy with glasses got an attitude saying "You could've done this over the phone, I don't want to waste my time or yours "That was a complete turn-off! Invoices are $5 to send out to you and do not include an itemized breakdown of the cost. To this day I still don't know exactly what I'm paying for. I'm trying to leave this contract it's horrible how they have an air-tight contract that will not let you freeze until the balance is paid in full, or cancel. I regret signing up for this place.

The nastiest place. Anytime Fitness Gretna. I posted it a…read morereview several months ago with pictures of how dirty the machine were. Well, it had not been cleaned. The floors had not seen mop or broom in a long time. Do not join this place.

Many kids on the Westbank have learned to swim at Jewell's Pool- and for good reason. Jewell and…read moreher daughter Jessica run their small company out of a large pool in the backyard of a house on Alcide Drive- which is set up specifically to handle swim lessons. (so it's not like going to someone's house, really- it feels more like a country club pool or somesuch- lots of chairs for the parents, a shaded area to sit in, a restroom in case the kids suddenly remember they need to go just before or in the middle of a lesson) Classes are divided up into age and skill level- each group has one instructor teaching somewhere between 3-7 kids in small groups all around the pool. There are usually multiple sessions throughout the summer and each session is 8 classes. They do classes in the mornings and afternoons. If you miss one, they're really flexible about making it up at one of their other scheduled classes. My son- age 4- joined the absolute beginner little kids group, which Jessica teaches, and he absolutely loves his swimming class. They learn to do a basic dog paddle, hold their breath and blow bubbles underwater, pick up rings from the bottom of the pool at the shallow end, lie on their backs in the water, open their eyes underwater to wave at another kid they're paired with, jump off the side of the pool and swim to the instructor and even jump off the diving board to the instructor. (At least one other parent mentioned that some other swim schools don't insist on the child putting their entire head in the water or opening eyes underwater- I really like that they do insist on those things here.) The instructors really know what they're talking about, too- some of the little kids were crying or freaked out the first day and Jessica told everyone "give them 3 days and they'll be fine"- by the third day every single kid (including the one who was crawling under her mom's chair to hide on the first day) was doing great and the tears were all gone. Parents are allowed to stick around during the lesson- so you can take pictures of your little one swimming or jumping off the diving board. The place isn't too hard to find- it's just off Barataria on Alcide. There are two areas to park- one in a lot/field next to the pool entrance (where there is also a set of swings and slide/playset over in the corner that some of the kids, including mine, insist on going on before we leave after our lesson) and another parking area just after the turn-in on Alcide in a separate grassy area. Another small thing to note- because they handle all of the lessons and arrange the classes as well, it can be difficult to get in touch with them to enroll during the summer when classes have already begun. Just keep calling- 12 or 12:30 seems to be the best time to get an answer so you can schedule a lesson. All in all, I thoroughly recommend Jewell's Pool for anyone on the Westbank looking to enroll their child in swim classes.