Great gym, great community. The leadership is top notch. I've trained in Gi for 3 years seasonally…read morenow at CGGR. I've been to many great gyms around the country, and these guys should be held in the highest regard.

My son is 5 and is brand new to jiu-jitsu. He loves the classes, loves the other kids and most of…read moreall loves the instructors. Completely mom approved! Some of my favorite things about this gym are the owners, Sarah is welcoming, helpful and generous. It's obvious she really cares about each kid and each member of the gym. It's just a very nice atmosphere and we are loving it. Highly recommended.

I love training here! There is a real camaraderie with everyone who trains at the gym. They have a…read moretramp and tumble team that is world class. Every Monday night is an awesome parkour class. They also have circus classes and teach aerial fabrics, trapeze and more through Bangarang Circus.

My daughter has been going here for about 18 months now and absolutely loves it. They give her the…read moreattention she needs to learn some very impressive gymnastics skills. She's 8 now and looks forward to attending every week. We also signed my son up (7 years old) for the Trampoline and toumbling class which started this summer. He is in love. If you've got a little boy who loves jumping on tramps, learning to do flips and all sorts of other things, this is the place. The instructors are extremely nice, and clearly know what they are talking about. They know how to push the kids to do their best, but never yell or get aggressive like you hear about on those gymnastics horror stories. I watch the kids each week from the observation area and I couldn't be happier with the instruction and support they are getting. One last note, this place offers 'day camp' in the summer (basically day care). The kids get to enjoy all the fun of this huge gymnastics center while being watched by the instructors. My kids only went twice this summer, but it was a life saver as far as babysitting goes. The only problem is my kids beg me to let them go every day even though their mom is home to watch them, lol. If your kids have any interest in gymnastics, give this place a try!

This is a great yoga place. Good teachers, lovely space…read more I like the gentle yoga class - the certified instructor is also a physical therapist.

I first decided to check out the Yoga Studio several years ago and have been a huge fan ever since…read more Having lived in both NYC and San Francisco, I've been able to take classes with the some of the top teachers in the country. When I moved to Grand Rapids I really didn't expect to find a teacher on that level but fortunately I was wrong. I find Carolyn's teaching as good or better than anyone I've studied with. Her level of expertise and depth of experience never cease to amaze me. Not only do I learn something new every class, but her energy is very calming and I always feel much more centered after class. Highly recommended!

One of my favorite places to be! Love the Signature classes, preferably the Signature 60 class!read more

If you are looking for an awesome community, fun monthly work out challenges to push you, and a mix…read moreof different workout classes you have to try The Barre Code! The instructors are amazing, everyone and everyBODY is welcomed. They are amazing at collaborating with local businesses to do pop ups in the studio to support local. I have completed almost 300 classes and I love this gym. It helped me get back into working out and I couldn't be more thankful for this place! Check it out!

went there with my friend and we had a awesome time and the staff were so friendly and welcomingread more

We enrolled our 2 children last August. I was a little…read morenervous because they had never taken gymnastics and this place looked like a very serious gym. I was pleased to learn that not only to they welcome all levels of ability but all ages as well. My daughter loves going to her level 2 class with Miss Emma and our son is doing great in his Ninja Zone class which is teaching him all the agility moves you see on Ninja Warrior. R-Athletics has a wide array of times for classes including ones in the evening which works well for working families like ours. It is pricier than say gymnastics at the Kroc center or GR Parks and Rec but the convenience of having evening and weekend classes as well as the ability to make up missed classes compensates for it. The facility is very nice. Divided into 2 gyms with the smaller/beginner classes on one side and the more advanced gymnasts on the larger side. Having a child in a class on each side (at the same time) I like that both sides are viewable from the center waiting area which is furnished with chairs as wells as a play/coloring area for younger siblings. The instructors/staff are all terrific. Supportive and helpful they do their jobs while ensuring that our kids are having fun and staying safe. Towards the end of the 8 week session you get a written evaluation on the progress your child is making and what they need to work on to advance to the next level. Sessions are 8 weeks but you can start at any time and it will be pro-rated for you.

I LOVE THE LOADING DOCK!…read more Zach has build an amazing gym community in Grand Rapids. Classes are a bit pricy but I won't mind paying because of the energy and attention you receive from the coaches here. Class are CrossFit inspired in the movements and structure, but they are not a CrossFit gym. Every movement is coached on so even if you're new to working out, the class is accessible because modifications are given. They also recently started a new class here as well: sweat 30. That's a class designed for people who want to get in a beginner friendly work out in under an hour.

10 out of 10 would recommend…read more I would recommend this gym no matter your skillset/experience or goals. If you are working on gaining strength, losing weight, maintaining or just want to remain mobile, there is a spot for you. I should also mention that TLD has the resources to support injuries as well. The facilities are always clean, well organized and there is plenty of free parking around the building. The owner and coaches put a lot of thought into their class structure. You are never fighting for weights or space to complete your workout. One of my favorite things about the gym is their consistency. I have been a member of a few gyms that offer group classes and the type of workout you receive is dependent on what time you go and the coach. At TLD, while the classes change daily, the workout for that day is the same. So if you go in the morning or evening you will receive the same workout. Also, even though their services are already exemplary, TLD is always looking for ways to improve and asks for feedback from its members. And last by certainty not least are the people. Being a bit of an introvert, I am still surprised by how welcoming & supportive not only the coaches are but the other members. I have found a home that I never knew I needed.

While I can't speak to the yoga sessions, this studio space proved to be an absolutely lovely space…read moreto my first day-long silent meditation retreat. Tucked back off Northland drive, the entire back wall of the studio has large, wall to wall, windows with a scenic view of the lake. Even with the cold weather, we cracked one of the windows and had the sounds of birds chirping and wind blowing as our backdrop. Expressions of Grace has one of the largest yoga/meditation shops I've seen in the area with a wide selection of books, DVD's, and gifts for both kids and adults. The studio is dedicated to bringing in superior speakers and teachers to learn. They appear to partner with other wellness centers to create a spirit of community and in rich participants commitment to holistic health and wellness.

This is a super nice yoga studio with very professional, welcoming/personable yoga teachers and…read morestaff. I only did their new student deal that's 2 weeks of unlimited yoga for $20 and attended about 12 or so intermediate and upper level classes within that period and I was super impressed with all aspects of their operation. Their sister yoga studio, Cascade Yoga Studio, is similarly professional operation. Both of these studios more or less swap teachers and regular clientele and when you sign up with one studio, you also get access to all the classes and facilities of the other, which is a super great value, to say the least. I generally preferred the setting of EoG over CYS, as the yoga space at EoG (tucked away behind Northland Drive) has a very large window wall overlooking Versluis Lake, an artificial/manmade lake, but nonetheless, a very gorgeous scene, teeming with lush flora and wildlife (you can hear the birds and other lovely sounds of nature when the windows are open in the summer). Their bookstore is quite impressive, with a pretty broad selection, containing all of the most important self-help books of the new age genre, as well as the classics of Eastern religion and philosophy, and some modern takes on Buddhism, yoga, etc... and even a decent selection of children's books. They also have a lot of other nice, but expensive nick-nacky things for sale. CYS in Cascade is in the basement level of a physical therapy/rehabilitation complex, so it is similarly "tucked away," but of course, being in a basement, there are no open windows to the natural world like at EoG. In fact, it feels a bit 'cloistered' (for lack of a better word) and the practice space itself is utterly soundless, which all has its own charm and advantage for doing yoga, but me being mildly claustrophobic, I felt somewhat trapped or 'locked up' when practicing there. With that aside, EoG/CYS is doing a very stellar job overall. Between the two studios, they have regular classes of all levels everyday throughout the week. Some of their classes were more full than others, but each and every class I've attended thus far has been challenging and fruitful and every teacher I've had has been on point, professional, and personally engaging. I'm still in the process of browsing around at all the different yoga studios in town in order to find the best fit before i start shelling out any big bucks for a serious membership, but this place is definitely still in the running, and I'm certainly apt to return for some drop-ins or some of the special classes they host. Good stuff.

I've done personal training at Phoenix in the past and they also have classes. I went to a barbell…read moreclass recently and had a lot of fun. The personal training sessions were useful for me because I started working out at home during the pandemic and wanted to make sure I was using proper form during strength exercises. It was cool to try out different equipment I normally wouldn't have access to at home, like the sled (I felt like a pro football player pushing that thing), barbells, boxes, rower machines, etc. I was also pushed to go a little harder than I might during my own home workouts, but never to a point where I felt like I might be injured. My personal trainer worked with me to modify any movements I needed, and listened to my preferences when it came to full body vs. upper/lower body workouts. Of course there were some exercises I didn't particularly love (*cough cough* wall ball slams), but the point is to be challenged because that's when growth happens! Sounds corny but it's true. The barbell class was super fun. It was a small group of six and we started with warmups and agility, then moved into different barbell exercises like deadlifts and shoulder presses. We ended with some core work and it was a great workout! I was definitely sweating but loved the supportive and fun atmosphere of the class. They also offer other group classes like yoga and have memberships or drop in rates. The facility is super clean and there's lots of parking. It's a woman-owned gym that feels very inclusive and welcoming.

Phoenix is awesome! The trainers are knowledgeable, kind and encouraging! I started training here…read morebecause I didn't know much about lifting at all, and wanted to learn in an environment that wasn't intimidating. I've learned SO much, and continue to be encouraged and guided on my journey to become stronger. I cannot recommend Phoenix enough :) ‍