If I could give this establishment 0 stars I would. Let's start with the gym itself. The gym is…read moreentirely too small. The equipment is as elderly as the silver sneakers program they cater to. Cables on the cable machines are so worn you can see the wire under the rubber coating. The membership fee; I pay less for a new gym with new equipment and amenities that this gym does not have the room to provide as an option. Now, the staff...unless you are throwing dollars or have made another kind of "payment arrangement " with one of the trainers you will go entirely unnoticed. Not one friendly conversation will be had. Almost every staff member is having an affair with a coworker. One has engaged with two coworkers. There are never any clean towels because said employees are doing their personal laundry in the locker room. If you intend on having a healthy monogamous relationship avoid this gym. It is a melting pot of skanks. DM me for their private pics . Please be aware the self proclaimed playboys and babes of this gym do have incurable STDs. If you are in an open relationship proceed with caution and wear a raincoat

After months of lazying around, and discovering that there is such a thing as "way too freakin' hot…read moreto workout outside", the checkbook and I finally bit the bullet and found a new gym home. And the winner of my questionably hard-earned dollar bills? - Helena Fitness. Taking a look around the place, I was attracted to the incredibly clean environment, well-kept equipment/area, convenient proximity to my living space, and open potential to step up my game in the form of classes offered throughout the week. I've been a member for about a week now and, aside from having limited mobility due to pushing it a little too much (I'm overzealous at times), I couldn't be happier with my choice. I won't go into any unnecessarily-lengthy descriptions in this review - it's a gym, it has equipment, it has personal trainers, it has locker rooms for both men and women - no surprises and everything you'd hope a gym would have to offer its members. I'll simply say that it's a great choice for anyone looking for a good gym in the area, and not trying to break the bank for the sake of physical fitness and better health. Excellent.

Been going here for almost two years. Over the last year this place has fell apart. Staff is very…read moreunprofessional and rude. .front door only works half the time. Bathrooms are always dirty. Equipment is always broken. This place is always a mess and dangerous. I'm a big supporter of locally owned businesses. But this place is pathetic. Just go take a tour or look in the dirty windows you will see.

Literally one of the worst customer service experiences I have ever had to deal with…read more Got the membership in Feb. Around June I went to the facility for the last time. At the end of that month I moved and had to cancel. I called, the girl on the phone stated that the account was canceled. Never received an email or anything. Assumed that it had been dealt with considering I never received something about it. 4 months later in December I realized that it had been charging my account every month since then. Which I thought was odd considering the cancellation policy is only 2 months of membership past the cancellation of the account. So I call in September, a different girl on the phone told me that the account had never been canceled or even triggered to be canceled and that if it had I should have received an email. I asked her to check the email on file and she said it was correct. I check my inbox and never received anything. At this point had the cancellation been done properly I would have only paid half of what I had paid at this point. She told me there was nothing she or anyone at gym time could do. Manager was not there. And that my only option was to cancel it now and pay 2 more months. Which I thought was unfair. I told her to send the email to close the account. I ended the call. I yet again. Never received an email. Frustrated and in the middle of a breakup/move I called the bank and had them block access to my card for Gym Time. And never heard anything else except an automated message from the billing company telling me I had a balance. I eventually got another call from Gym Time and was texted and asked to call back. I called back and they basically informed me that I owed around 200$ and that they needed it now because my account was pending closure and they would just have to send it to collections. When I asked to speak to the manager and told her all of the events leading up to today she told me that none of that made sense and there was no way that could have happened the way I said it did. Again saying that this was my fault and to check my email. Said that there was no one above her that I could speak to and the best she could do was take off the late fees and have me pay the 87 dollars in missed fees in addition to two months after cancellation. Not her fault though. It's the billing company. I asked for the name of the billing company. ABC financial. When I called the billing company to get more information. I was informed that since my last date of access for the facility was in June. I was not responsible financially for any monthly fees after that month. Which was paid. The customer service lady for ABC financial also informed me that they had misspelled GMAIL in my email address in the system. So I could not have canceled at any point even if I had wanted to!!! I asked on 3 separate occasions for my email to be doubled checked. And they told me every time it was fine and that this was an issue in my end. THEY MISSPELLED GMAIL not my actual account name.... Gmail..... xxxxxxx@gmil.com That's how it was in the system. I was also informed by ABC that I should speak to Anthony. Who does not work there anymore. The billing company doesn't even have the correct information for them. When I called back and told them all of this. I was told "well we both made mistakes!" I ended up having to give them 58$ even to just wipe my hands clean of all of it. I was just so tired of the process. So 177$ I paid extra than I ever should have. Plus hours on the phone, calling the billing company for Gym Time, and essentially being called a liar, in addition to being threatened with collections. Never got an apology. 6 months of fees extra I had to pay after I initially tried to cancel the membership in order to not be sent to collections. I understand that this is the business model for gyms. It's how they make their money. But this just felt straight predatory. Especially considering how easy of a fix all of this could have been. I literally spent half of an entire year and 177$ dollars to try and get this resolved. Late June to now. Brittney the receptionist was the only person who apologized. Thanks Brittney. I know it's not your fault! This is a great gym if you never have to fix a clerical or billing error or if you never have to deal with the Manager Linda.

I love going to lifetime. It elevates the gym experience for me and makes me want to actually go…read moreworkout.

It's an okay gym, but there's nothing even close to "luxury" about it. You'd genuinely get better…read moreservice at the YMCA. The women's sauna is constantly broken or smells like sewage, and it's been that way long enough that it's clearly not a priority to fix. They also completely erased a huge part of the club's community when they removed the basketball courts. That space brought people together, and replacing it with indoor pickleball--without asking members--says everything about how decisions are made here. Most of the events are geared toward the senior population, so calling this place an "athletic country club" feels misleading. And the last‑minute changes to heated classes, suddenly moving them outdoors when it's 60 degrees and cloudy, make no sense. It feels like they're sacrificing quality just to squeeze in more bodies. It was heartbreaking to lose the cycle classes as that was the only community I had been able to build there. When the gym is crowded, it's barely usable. I've seen the saunas so packed that people are standing shoulder to shoulder. It's uncomfortable and defeats the purpose entirely. And while most of the staff are friendly, it's hard not to notice that some employees show up smelling like weed, which doesn't exactly match the "premium" image they're trying to sell.

jackson was an amazing employee and deserves a raise. the equipment was pretty good and stuffread more

Great equipment. My biggest concern is the lack of cleanliness. This week some inconsiderate member…read moreshaved his beard in the bathroom and left his hair all over the place. A lot of it. It was there for multiple days and there's always 3-5 men working, so they saw it and decided not to do anything about it. They also need actual cleaning wipes for the equipment. You can have all the best equipment but if I'm gonna get staph or ringworm using it, I'm not interested.

Great ownership who truly care about their members. If you're interested in competing in strongman…read moreor powerlifter then this is the place for you.

If you're looking for a place to workout without worrying about being too crowded, this is the…read moreplace to be! They have a membership cap. They want to keep this a semi-private gym and that makes me feel way more comfortable with going to the gym. I know that people probably don't care about me and what I am doing, but I still feel self conscious when it comes to working out. Alex is my trainer and she's the sweetest! Her and her husband (Chuck) started up at the beginning of Covid (in their garage) and is now running a huge space. I was fortunate enough to hear about them because we live in the same neighborhood. I've purchased memberships at big name gyms and it was all wasted money. I actually love going to Ellison Fitness and I am totally getting my money's worth. I highly suggest giving them a try.

Came in from out of town and didn't want to go to a commercial gym. Found Fitness 2000 and was…read morebeyond pleased. Great gym with just the right amount of everything; free weights and machines are in great condition. Perfect size for a smaller gym. Will be coming back whenever I am in town!

I really like this gym! Scott, the owner, is nice and helpful. Great place to workout!read more

Awesome gym. Very knowledgeable trainers. Overall a great place for people of all levels;…read morebeginners to pro. They also have so many different fitness programs available. Highly recommended!

Had my first personal training session today and it was fantastic! I can't wait until my next…read moresession!

Love going here! Always a friendly face to greet me and facility is clean (spotless)…read more I like they are busy enough for activity to always be going on but at the times I go I rarely have to wait for a piece of equipment I'm needing. Tanning, hydro massage tables, chairs and total body enhancement are tucked away so are quite and relaxing. They have an upstairs loft area I love!! On one side is designed for ab workouts the other has several more fitness machine use. Great layout - gives the appearance of uncluttered so you never feel as though you're in another persons space. Bathrooms are spotless!

Y'all know I absolutely hate to write a bad review but I don't have a choice... maybe we'll call it…read morea kinda bad review. Y'all, this is my gym so it's hard! Here we go... parking is fine. Front deck help is fine. The machines sometimes make weird noises but whatever, I still run, walk, elliptical and all the things. My issue is the nastiness of the place, particularly the tanning booths. For the past two months bulbs (eight in #3 and four in #4) have been out for several weeks now. The floors are filthy, and some of the walls have tanning lotions all over them. 8 mean DRIED, not fresh. The floors of the booths are awful! I'm not exactly sure why the health department hasn't shut them down. I asked if they had any intentions of replacing the bulbs and such. I was told that they had been ordered but it would be probably the end of the month or April before they were replaced. What!? I'll be honest, this Bessemer location hasn't been the same (AT ALL) since Adrian left. He always cleaned the booth before I ever even went in it. He was golden! The place stayed clean! I'm a Black Card member so I pay more than $10 to use all the things. I also drive father to go to PF than I do my local Fitness1440. I'm currently looking into changing. Yes, it would be more money with maybe a benefit or two less BUT it's clean! Do better PF! Peace out!

To any of my Hoover friends and Neighbors looking to improve your health I would highly recommend…read moreyou join the Hoover Y. The staff is friendly, knowledgeable and always available to assist. The equipment is well maintained. The facility is also very clean. Give it a try.

The Hoover YMCA is always clean, well-maintained, and has a great mix of cardio equipment, weights,…read moreand fitness classes. The staff and members are friendly, which makes the environment feel welcoming and motivating. It's a great spot whether you're just getting started with fitness or already in a solid routine. They now offer 24 hour access which is a cool option. And I love sitting in the sauna after my workout!

Oh me oh my!! What a sweet little place nestled in Alabaster. There's so much to say. They have…read moreabsinthe coffee, good food, wellness classes, art classes, comedy shows and so much more. I'm not sure how I missed this place. But we'll definitely be back for more!!

I really appreciate the enthusiasm for teaching and preparedness CrACTive brings to the classes…read more Thank you for sharing your love, light, and energy.