I am a big fan of Element 22! I was at home for the summer, bored, and I needed a good workout to…read morechallenge me. Dow Fitness center does have great specialty classes, but only on certain days of the week - and no ballet bar (yet!). I've been wanting to try ballet barre classes for a long time, but the rival ballet studio down the street is hugely expensive. Someone recommended Element to me, and I was very impressed with the experience overall. The classes are reasonably priced, the online scheduling system is easy to use and the instructors are really talented. They also let you try your first week free, in case you are unsure. When you first go, the instructors are very high energy - the workouts are extremely intense, but in a positive way (this is not bootcamp style). You will be very tired but amazed what your body can do by the time you are done. Ballet bar was one of the hardest workouts I have ever done, even with years of tennis, spinning and Pilates under my belt. The idea is very tiny, very slow muscle movements that work under-used muscle areas. The first few reps are easy, until you suddenly feel an intense burn. They will take you through about 15 minutes each of Arms, Abs/Back, Glutes and Legs. It is not for the faint of heart, but don't be scared off by the challenge. It becomes addicting! Pilates was still tough but incorporated enough yoga elements to give your muscles a periodic break. I recommend this for those just starting over the ballet bar. I didn't get to try the yoga, unfortunately. I also wanted to address the stereotypes head on - a lot of people are intimidated by places like this because they think everyone will be too fit, too wealthy and too snooty. You will see the lululemon crowd here to be sure, but I also saw a range of fitness levels, body types, fashion choices and ages. Yoga guys in loose sweaters would do planks next to high school students and seniors. Tanned fitness buffs would chat with new moms and people with muscle injuries. It's very diverse! Personally, I never felt out of place, although I am not very fit. I think it may have something to do with the instructors - they put out a very welcoming vibe to everyone, and do their best to remember everyone by name. Element 22 only has a few downsides. When you first start they will often publicly correct your form, which can be a little embarrassing. You may also not make it through the entire workout. But different instructors have different styles and they have a good variety of personalities and class types to try until you feel comfortable. All of the employees are extremely outgoing and personable, so it's totally okay to pull them aside and ask them anything (like modifications for injuries, which I saw a lot of). I suggest going for the first week, giving it a try and seeing how goes - I think almost everyone will be pleasantly surprised!

I love element and have been coming here for over 3 years and over 500 classes. As an avid tennis…read moreplayer and athlete, element has the best offerings of cardio , strength, and to restore. I can easily balance my workouts and come 7 days per week and never get bored! The instructors and their training are the best I have found. I can do the peloton bike and stretch after with yin or yin-yang yoga, strengthen and balance with pilates or barre , or have just have a fun day at WERQ with the dance and music! Try a week and you will see !

Amazing exercises and friendly staff. Push you to do your best without hurting yourself.read more

I have been going here it's over a year the staff and instructors are wonderful. I just finished…read moretheir 6 week body challenge and was able to lose 15 lbs and inches. I would highly recommend this them to anymore looking to step up your workouts and learn healthier habits.

Simply not a well-run franchise. Equipment is sufficient, but staff is under-trained and…read moreunprofessional. Cancelled my membership before I moved only to find out months later that they were still charging me. On top of that, they refused to issue a refund even though they knew I hadn't been living there.

This is the worst snap fitness I have ever been to. Overall horrible horrible customer service,…read morestaff is almost never there (even during times it is posted they will be). I tried to cancel my membership multiple times by calling and leaving messages with no response and a charge for the new month. Finally after 3 times they called me back saying I didn't have my membership anymore (aka couldn't access the gym) but they refused to issue me a refund. I would give them 0 stars if possibl

First, let me say that the Midland Community Center offers a very large range of activities...two…read morepools (lap pool and a large family pool), basketball courts, weight room, racquetball courts...there is definitely a lot to do at the MCC. However, in the past few years they have made visiting completely cost-prohibitive. Do you like to swim to stay in shape? It will cost you $40 a month...and the pool is only open for a few select hours each day for open swim (seriously...go look at their schedule and try to figure out when you can and cannot swim). That, and their lap pool only has 5 lanes, and there were multiple occasions where I had to share lanes with up to 4 people at a time. What if you just want to drop in and run around the track? $7 A DAY. You do get access to their weight room, too, but for $3 more you could just get a MONTHLY membership at Planet Fitness. All membership plans also require an "auto-draft joining fee" of about $100. So, if money isn't an issue and you like to stay in shape, definitely check this place out. However, if you're working with a tight budget, try one of the other gyms in the area, because MCC is one of the most expensive ways to stay in shape in the area, and there are better options out there for far less money

It's a great place however the prices are insane. Having lived in Hawaii and New Jersey I paid 30 a…read moremonth at 24 hour fitness or LA Fitness and this was with childcare all day (9am-8pm) at the community center for north end it's 60 a month with childcare only in the morning, and 90 a month for the other location with more accommodating hours. I'm sorry but that is just too much.

Excellent...Excellent...Excellent....another level of elite excellence and professionalism! He's…read moregreat with all ages.

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