I used to be a regular at my local F45 back in 2019, but time passes, people move, and like a…read moreriver's flow it never ends.......... Damn that's probably a little too deep for Yelp, my b. I was in Jax for the week meeting my girlfriend's family (heavy shots I know), and one of her cousins invited me to this F45 he goes to. I obviously agreed as I had been trying to find ways to sneak a workout in and I needed to show him, and the rest of the family by way of the transitive property, that I am an ELITE level athlete. The first circuit was all lower body and I was feeling pretty good. "I still got it" the hero said to himself.... In diabolical contrast, the first three exercises of the 2nd circuit had me talking to God as it went from bicep curls, to push ups, to pull ups back to back to back like the 00-02 Lakers. The rest of the trip I was limping due to lactic acid build up in my legs. Humbled me quick, but I need to push myself to absolute exhaustion as my NYC men's league starts mid-January again. What off-season??? In the midst of this blitzkrieg of arm workouts, "Don't Like" by Chief Keef came on to save me from giving up on myself. Thank you, Mr. Keef. Music was HITTIN in here. After class, I found myself wondering why I don't do more F45 classes as it is the most efficient workout you can do, BLASTING your full body in only 45 minutes is actually fantastic. Shoutout to Caroline, the instructor, as she put together a great class that got me better. Fatigue makes a coward of us all, and if I keep working out like this I will be on fresh legs come the 4th quarter of our NYC basketball men's league games. "The first virtue in a soldier is endurance of fatigue; courage is only the second virtue." -Caroline IG @jnov_ Tiktok @jnov__

I came in here the other week with my wife using a free one week trial and was blown away by the…read moreworkouts and the whole experience. This location is a bit of a trek for me from my part of Jacksonville, but I found the trek worth it, at least during my vacation months. F45 is a world wide gym chain where locals purchase a franchise. The workouts are between 45 minutes to 60 minutes, but mostly 45 minutes. You can sign up on the website or you can use the F45 app to book your class. The workouts vary depending on the day. Monday, Wednesday, and Friday are more cardio based classes. Sunday, Tuesday, and Thursday are more power and strength based. Saturday is a mix of cardio and strength. The classes on one day are all the same, but they switch from day to day. Every ten weeks or so all the classes change. Some new classes emerge and some old classes come back onto the schedule. You kind of never know what you are going to get and that is part of the awesomeness of it. We managed to go six days out of seven and we had our butts handed to us constantly. The one day we missed we were both severely sore and could barely move. This F45 has a large community of members that seemed pretty young. I think there were a few really friendly members, but for the most part people kept to themselves. The trainers though were very friendly. Dave was always a pleasure, friendly, and corrected my form when doing exercises with poor form. Membership rates are closer to what you find at Orange Theory as opposed to what LA Fitness costs. If you are looking for a cheap gym this isn't it, but if you can pay the $100+ dollar rates for monthly membership make sure you come at least 4-6 times a week and get your moneys worth. We joined a location a little bit closer to us, but we may come back here for the different atmosphere. I loved how they had a DJ on Saturday spinning tunes live as we killed ourselves picking heavy objects up and putting them over repetitively. This place is definitely worth a visit.

HyperSwole is a local owned Sports Performance Gym (Owned and Managed by Jacksonville Axemen…read moreMatthew Thornton). Matt Thornton is the Head Strength Coach/Program Designer for the Hyperswole Sports Performance Gym. HyperSwole also has Chris Philips (ONNIT Certified Trainer) and Sean Rutgerson (Head Coach for Jacksonville Axemen/USA Hawks Rugby League Teams). All the coaches are always available and approachable for Fitness Programs, tips, personal training. Hyperswole is not your typical gym. From a quick glance you may think that the gym is intended only for the hardcore fitness\gym fanatics. While the gym does have dedicated members, HyperSwole Sports Performance Gym has a program for every one regardless of age, fitness level and goal. The daily group fitness classes (that can be signed up online/mindbody app) are also posted on the main gym monitor. KidSwole Classes for ages 7-14 are held M,W,F as well a new offering for Senior fitness classes. You always have the option to follow your own workout OR work with one of the coaches to develop a custom tailored workout to meet your fitness goals. All of the artwork around the gym is by Coach Matt. It adds to the uniqueness of the gym and compliments all of the familiar gym equipment. There are rowing machines, xbex bikes, LifeFitness Resistance machines, cable cross-over machine, dumbbbell free weight area, squat and press rack area, and a dedicated deadlift area. Also available are heavy punching bags, weighted/fitness balls, kettlebells, boxes, monster tire/hammer, plate weighted push sleds and even an indoor basketball hoop! As the COVID-19 Pandemic is top of concern with many, all of the gym members and Coaches follow the best practices of proactively sanitizing equipment before and after use. The small group classes also allow to spread apart with space for each participant. While the gym can be busy at times, it is never overly crowded to the point where there is a concern or you have to wait a long time for equipment or machine. This is especially true for typical the peak times of other gyms or fitness clubs. HyperSwole also allows members to additionally sign up for 24 hour gym access (for those who prefer to work out on off hours or at their convenience). Definitely worth a trial! You can always stop by and talk to Matt or one of the coaches with questions. For an idea of workouts or more details check out the website hyperswole.com

From the owner: HyperSwole is a strength and conditioning gym in East Arlington built for real coaching, flexible…read moreaccess, and recovery. Our specialty is 1-on-1 personal training with individualized programming, hands-on form coaching, and accountability, so you can build strength, lose fat, improve conditioning, and feel better in your body without guessing what to do next. We also offer gym memberships with optional 24-hour access, making it easy to train early, late, or whenever your schedule allows. Nutrition support is available too, with practical guidance focused on sustainable habits, better energy, and long-term results (not crash diets). To round it out, we offer recovery options like sauna and cold plunge to help you bounce back, manage stress, and stay consistent. Whether you’re brand new or experienced, you’ll find a clean facility, structured support, and a community that keeps you showing up.

Between kids in the gym and member that sit in classes that they didn't book, I know the staff here…read morehas to be fed up. There are signs on every sauna and patrons still ignore unfortunately.

Not comfortable in a "normal" gym setting? No problem!…read more I was so excited to have a Hotworx close by! I've tried almost all the "trendy" exercise clubs, and Hotworx is by far the best. They are so welcoming and don't give off a snobby attitude if they haven't seen you in a little bit. Each of the rooms have a different class that plays every other hour for 24 hours. Between Hot Core, Hot Buns, Hot Yoga, Hot Warrior, and so many more, I never get bored. The FX weight area in the back is equipped with plenty of equipment. The manager, Ashley is so friendly! While Hotworx is more expensive than your traditional gym setting, it's much more accessible (24/7 hours) than other boutique exercise experiences and is much cheaper than their competition.

I visited Fernandina Beach for summer vacation and contacted John to see if I could do some open…read moregym drop in workouts. John was extremely accommodating and very helpful. The gym is clean well organized and has all the right equipment. Thanks again for the hospitality and accommodation.

In town from Atlanta for the week. Speed in for the 9:15 am class and found myself alone with coach…read moreErin. Despite the the fact that I was the only person for the class, Erin ran me through the full workout, and gave me a great experience. I highly recommend dropping in here when visiting Amelia Island, and if you live here, definitely try them out

Friendly staff, nice facility. Welcoming community. indoor/ outdoor setup, solid classesread more

I started CrossFit in this gym and looooved it. Love the community, coaches are nice and…read moresupportive. The owner organizes cool events that help you connect with disciplined people that want to be fit and healthy. Favorite gym! Shout out to Russ for always following up and getting me into CrossFit!

I did a drop-in for a week and was so glad that I did! What a friendly atmosphere. The coaches are…read moreso knowledgeable and make the classes fun and challenging. I will definitely go back the next time I'm in town. Thank you CrossFit Jax!

Dropped in for a week for work. The highlight by far was the staff (Aaron, Meghan, Sarah), top…read morenotch coaches who have a true passion for the sport and community of CrossFit! Would recommend this box to anyone! Thanks for the work!

Ruben and Ariel and Jordan are great coaches and have created an encouraging positive atmosphere…read morefor folks that are super fit, new to Crossfit style workouts and anyone in between.

I have been a CrossFitter for a few years now, and wanted to try something new. I was frustrated…read morewith my strength and motivation plateauing as well as some facility issues at my previous gym. I finally decided to start looking around for new gyms and see which location fit my needs. I tried a few gyms before I discovered SoFit Athletics. I am glad to say that I took the plunge and joined! It is a great facility with wonderful coaches. The other members are welcoming and encouraging. They offer the variety I was looking for and my motivation and general fitness has improved! The owner and operator, Ryan, is very personable and knowledgeable. Also, two showers on site which makes life easier for anyone who exercises! Glad I found this gem in Baymeadows.

Coach Chad is an excellent coach! Really knowledgeable with fitness and nutrition. Started Olympic…read moreWeightlifting classes about 3 weeks now with Coach Chad and I can honestly say that I love it! Coach Chad really focuses on technique and making sure we get a good workout too. The gym and the equipment is brand new. This is the place to visit if you want a kick ass workout or want to focus on Olympic Weightlifting.

I highly recommend Jacksonville Strength and Athletics! I knew I wanted to find a gym that focused…read moreon building and strengthening muscle because at 50 yrs old I am seeing how the body starts to lose/break down muscle mass, strength ability and physical weakness has come on quickly from just natural aging. It is HORRIBLE. I hate gyms and the overwhelming feeling of starting another plan to work out - but I had to. THEN I met Coach Chad. This guy is amazing; super smart about strength training but also really focused on being safe at whatever level you come in at. I come in complaining about pain in my knees and back and every time I train with him I feel I am getting stronger and doing work on my weaker areas. It feels like strength training and physical therapy with one stop in my day. The environment at the gym is fun, serious, energized, with a constant message that if you do the work today it will bring positive change tomorrow. All my sessions are different and individually planned for me. Coach Chad is definitely not boring! I really appreciate that while I am complaining that I don't want to be working out he is telling me what I am capable of and that I just need to commit to show up, keep going and the motivation will come. JSA is brand new, the equipment is incredible, Chad is awesome and it's really fun to watch the Olympic Weight Training clients while you work out! I seriously recommend going in and checking it out. It will do really well cause Chad is that good. It has far exceeded my expectations.

I started coming to F45 Deerwood this year after having been to a few different locations…read more(Jacksonville, Nashville, Orlando) and it's pretty solid. It's not been my favorite studio overall, but they offer convenient times for classes and the workouts are always great, even if the classes aren't full or super high energy. The two coaches I've had have been friendly and do a great job during classes to help correct your form or keep you on track. The space is plenty large and I've never felt overwhelmed with trying to fit in with the other members or all of the equipment, Overall, I'd stick with a 4/5.

I just finished up a free week trial at F45 Training Deerwood and I am super happy that I decided…read moreto check it out. There are so many positives so let me start with the fact that you can sign up for a free, no strings attached trial. I downloaded an app, logged in, and whenever I wanted to attend a class I checked the days schedule and booked it. The app doesn't tell you how full a class is, but the website does. I did five classes all week and I think the hardest class was Wednesdays Docklands. I was sore all over and drenched. The classes switch focus from day to day. Some days you are working on more strength based exercises, some days you are shooting for a high heart rate, and some days they mix the two. All the classes in every F45 worldwide is the same on any given day and they change the classes every 10 weeks. You won't be stuck or bored doing the same thing week to week. The owner Chris is very nice and personable. The coaches are fit and illustrate good form when they run through their exercises at the beginning of each class. They encourage you when you are huffing and puffing. They will correct you when you are doing something wrong so you don't hurt yourself, which is super important. They are also just nice and positive. They motivate each person in class to strive for their best. That may be the number one best thing I can say about F45. If you are shooting to shred some fat and gain some muscle F45 is a place where you can make that happen. If you can eat healthy to go along with consistent visits you will be looking different in a few months. I purposefully went the whole week before I asked about membership. I really wanted to get a feel for the gym without thinking is this expensive or worth it. Prices vary based on how much you visit, which is to be expected. It is about eight times more expensive than my current gym, but twenty times better. If you can afford it and take advantage of what you pay for then you won't regret it. I can totally see the coaches encouraging you to come in or not miss a day, so you hit your goals. F45 is new so everything inside still has a nice new look and feel. If you are used to doing your own thing at a box gym, this experience is different, but not bad. Classes last about 45 min with one class a week going a full 60 minutes. No more wasting two hours at a gym slowly going between exercises and hearing bro's grunt as they try and out peacock each other. In all honesty you will mostly zone everyone out during your workouts here as you will be working too hard. I am not sure yet if I will join, although I loved my experience, but you should definitely take a look for yourself. I had a great week and you will too.