This was quite an experience. I went on a whim with a female friend of mine that had been going for…read morea year or so. Cardio is kind of my thing when it comes to working out. I find flexibility and strong cardio make me a better "intimate" partner. I think more people should keep this in mind... The class was about forty five minutes and started slowly then moved on to more rigorous routines. It's a very friendly and supportive environment that I really enjoyed. You can stop or slow down anytime you need to. The instructor, a very fit woman, was encouraging but never condescending or aggressive. I left sweating and tired. It was a really good way to start the day. I don't know the cost as my girlfriend either paid for me or used a guest pass of some kind. I will write an update after I attend again soon that will encompass prices, etc.

I was excited to try this place, but it was difficult to contact them. They never returned my…read morevoicemails, and were closed the two mornings I stopped by during the open hours printed on their door. I ended up texting that phone line and someone texted back that I could come to a free class. I showed up at the agreed upon time, but the instructor hadn't known to expect me. He said few words to me while I signed a liability waiver. I explained that I'd had surgery to reattach my biceps 8 months ago, so I wanted to be careful with that arm. He shrugged and said, "You'll be alright." As the class got going, I didn't know what was going on or what station to go to. He put us in two groups but there were lots of stations all around, so I just floated aimlessly, trying to do the exercises. After class, I walked over to ask him about membership since I still didn't know costs. He ushered me out the door saying, "Get some rest!" So that was that. No follow up. Ummm, okay.

I got a membership here in June ... and then hurt myself two different ways and finally am back!…read moreAnd I am so thankful for the team here that was able to work with me as I recovered, got hurt for another reason, and then was able to get back into it! I really enjoy OTF, I love not having to think about my workouts, but I really appreciate the coaches here. They've been so helpful for modifications and 99% of them if they see I'm confused but what they said, or didn't hear something, will catch it and jump in to help!

I've been to maaaany OTFs around the country & this was at the lowest end on the quality scale…read more The workout is always the same across the country so it was a great workout, but the trainer wasn't so good & the machines were not in great shape. Pros: It's conveniently located off the highway & has lots of parking. The bathrooms were big & lots of lockers to store your stuff. Workout was consistent & I liked that the trainer could toggle the mic&speakers between the cardio & the floor (to not interrupt everyone when talking to a specific group). Cons: The trainer was terrible compared to the 50+ trainers I've met across the country at OTF locations. it was a 3G at like 5:30pm so 30+ people but no control over the class. Also, he didn't pass out wipes or even encourage wiping the equipment between switches. And, he told the class bye before stretches so 1/2 of the people left, then 1/2 milled around & he came over to lead stretches - very apathetically. Lastly, my rower footplate was broken - missing 3 of 4 screws & they didn't even have it coned off for no one to use.. and the treadmill was wobbly/off balance! When I'm back in Denver, I'll make sure to go to a different OTF studio... I've been to the Denver Tech one & it was great, looks like that's where I'll go next time :)

Unpretentious, welcoming community, especially for those of us getting back into the swing of…read morethings. The trainers all know what they're doing and make the workouts fun!

I always get very self conscious and intimidated when I workout, but at Motion, you see the same…read morepeople in classes and it really helps to build a place of support and camaraderie and decreases my anxiety. They have social events outside of workouts and have started getting more involved in giving back to the community through food drives and different things. Awesome gym, great workouts and just good people overall!

In my house we have a treadmill, free weights, exercise balls and all sorts of other things to help…read moreyou stay in shape. The problem is I'm kind of lazy when left up to my own devices. Being lazy hasn't hindered me in the past, but recently I've upset my metabolism with all the eating out and drinking. (I think some of you may feel my pain?) So, I've been watching this group of people run up and down the hill by my house, then do push-ups, squats, bear crawls, and a million other exercises under the direction of one man. After a while of watching I made up my mind to head down the hill and see what all this movement was about. Turns out Trainer Scott operates a boot camp 5 days a week at Wash Park (at Downing and Ohio). Monday through Thursday at 7 pm and Saturday mornings at 10 am. You can go to all 5 of these classes for $75 a month. It's almost like he doesn't give you a reason to not sign up. So I did. The first hour-long class I thought I was going to die. I almost threw up 3 times and I almost passed out 4. I know, I know. You are probably thinking why did I go back? Well, I may be exaggerating about what I felt, but that's because this workout seriously kicked my ass. Like, I could barely roll out of bed the next day because all my muscles were so very sore. I am really enjoying the classes though. Scott has a way of making time fly while making you sweat your guts out. And each time I feel myself getting a little stronger. And that is a very fantastic feeling. Plus, I've been going for about 3 weeks now and I still feel the soreness from working my muscles so hard and I think my belt is getting loser even.

It has been over three years since I started going to Scott's gym. In that time, I have attended…read morehis personal training, group training, and boot camp classes. All these class styles offer many benefits; I have personally seen improvements in strength, endurance, and agility, but in all my time at the gym, the improvement I am most proud of is a change in attitude. Four years ago, I would have never thought I would enjoy working out consistently, let alone join a group training class. At that time, I was occasionally going to a normal gym and sticking to basic exercises thinking that was enough to offset the sedentary lifestyle of a person working in the corporate world. A good friend convinced me to attend Scott's boot camp one day and that was the day I realized that not only was I not pushing myself hard enough, but also I had been underestimating the value of working out and the benefits it could bring to my life. The first day was tough and it made me realize just how out of shape I really was. Luckily, I found that the class was in itself the best support system. You meet all sorts of different people who all want to enjoy the workout and lead healthy lives. The positive atmosphere I felt starting that first day is one of the reasons I decided to stick around and luckily, with five boot camp classes offered each week, going after work is not a problem. Through many push-ups, pull-ups, planks, towel drags, and burpees I have achieved more than I ever thought possible. I have made many friends at the gym who motivate me and challenge me, especially Scott, who has been with me every step of the way encouraging me through mental and physical plateaus. Now, I see these classes as an essential part of my day and even look forward to the "eight-count body builder" birthday challenge (something you have to be there to enjoy). I highly recommend going to the boot camp classes. It will change your life.