The variety in equipment is never a problem. They have multiple good machines and weights for every…read moremuscle group. The quality of both free weights and machines/cables is underappreciated. The atmosphere is just about what you'd expect for a quality old school style gym. The lighting is nice and dim, but not so dark that you can't tell what you're looking at. This place has everything even competitive lifters would look for. Definitely worth 35 a month. The owner also has a very friendly pitbull which can be seen roaming around the gym sometimes. The only downside is the hours they are open.

I visited Westbank as a new arrival to New Orleans and after doing research on the best gyms in the…read morearea. From the looks of the space I expected to feel at home but it was even better than I imagined. Friendly staff, easy to access location, and a setup that is a lifter's paradise

A great place to work out! Helpful and friendly staff and full set of equipment for…read moreweights/cardio. Highly recommend.

Great local gym- the price is fair, and Hudson who managed my membership is incredibly kind and…read morewelcoming, and it has a lovely community. The space is on the smaller side but it has everything you could need for a good workout and usually isn't too crowded. Highly recommend!

Great classes, not many Boot Camp/cross fit in the area. The people are very friendly, enthusiastic…read moreand work encourage you as much as possible. Watching the people around you can tell that they all become like a family which is always great when you're working out

Visiting from Philadelphia and just dropped in for one visit. The coolest thing about it is that's…read moreit's honor system! There's a QR code and you just scan that and get charged $10. A fridge with drinks is honor system too with water for a dollar. No onerous forms to fill out to avoid liability and no sales pitch. Owner was there and very nice. He has an adorable little dog that follows him around. Facility clean and has all the equipment you would need. Lots of aerobic machines. Guests friendly. It's not a spa. Ladies room so-so. It was clean tho. Free towels. I like that they have towels for cleaning equipment rather than wipes or paper towels. Will make this my go to gym when visiting NOLA in future.

It's an awesome no-frills gym for an unbeatable price…read more I used to go here when I lived nearby and hired a personal trainer (Coach Los and Tatyana - I think they may have moved since). It was the first time I learned how to use all of the machines, lift weights properly, and target specific areas. They even placed me in a small group for training when money was running tight. Everyone knew my name and gave me a warm welcome when I walked in. Coach Los and Tatyana truly changed my life by teaching me how to work out. My entire body changed and at first, I got extremely nervous because I got so muscular that my old clothes didn't fit anymore! But they talked me through it and explained that I was gainly much needed muscle and that gaining weight in my case was not a bad thing. I am so strong now and continue to use the techniques I learned from them when I lift. When I take flights and see someone struggling to get their luggage in the overhead, I just grab it and throw it up for them like I'm the Hulk!!!! : )

I relocated to NOLA and was seeking a gym near my office. Checked out Franco's amongst other…read morecenters and I really liked the facility. In sum , the gym has everything you need without the things your don't need. Moreover, both the staff and members are super friendly and the techno gym equipment is top notch ! Highly recommended!!

I come to different classes here through ClassPass and I love it. There are so many different types…read moreof classes like bootcamps, full body burn, les mills, Pilates, yoga, etc. The facility is always clean and all of the equipment is really new and fancy. There's a sauna in the bathroom which is awesome too.

For years and years I went to Elmwood fitness, which I loved. Then I moved and got married and…read moresuddenly Elmwood was 30 minutes away. That's 30 soul crushing minutes when you're trying to psych yourself up to do some exercise. I had to let Elmwood go. My needs in a gym are simple, yet for some reason most gyms can't meet them. I need a variety of heavy things that I can pick up and various things to rack them on. That's it. No fancy machines, no step classes, no life coaches. Fit for Life has (more than) a ton of weights. The have plates, dumbbells, kettles and weighted bars. They have benches of all inclines and declines. A squat rack, a bench rack, a curl rack, a rack rack and, just for the hell of it, a completely adjustable rack. In addition to the stupid machines, they also have a nice heavy punching bag, a good selection of medicine balls, a bosu ball, a trampoline and those TRX things. There's rarely anyone in there, which blows my mind since it's only $30 a month. It's kept very clean, it has complimentary towels and the guy who works there goes out of his way to be helpful. It's a great gym. I took a star off because they don't have a water fountain.

ZUMBA ZUMBA ZUUUUUUMBA! Great duo of I instructors! Gym is small, clean and friendly. But it's in…read morean area that you may want to be a bit careful and look around. The entire staff is as hospitable as every person I came across in Louisiana. And my one night Zumba stand... Awesome!

I am a beginner to the gym workout life. I've always worked out at home with the little equipment…read morethat I have such as bands, free weights, and running around the neighborhood. I used to be a part of a commercial gym prior to joining PFRX. It was one of those gems that were always clean, had a nice inexpensive monthly rates, and many many machine options. The problem for me was, that every time I went, I had to wait a turn or alter my workout due to the lack of availability of machines. I found that when I would be able to work out I had to somewhat rush myself through my workout because people would always ask me how many more reps do I have left. So I begin to venture out and look for another gym home one that could accommodate all of my needs. That is what PFRX has done for me. There are friendly and knowledgeable staff during staffing hours, location is always clean, if I have any questions on how to use a machine properly during staff hours, someone is happy to help me. They have trainers available. And most importantly for me, they aren't as crowded as your commercial gyms, which allows me the access to mini machines, and to be able to get a workout in without someone asking am I using this machine or how many reps do I have left? For me, those are huge factors! Now, yes, this is not a commercial gym and the price is very reasonable when you are investing in your health and wellness. I am truly enjoying my time at PFRX and I am really looking forward to our relationship in the coming years. Oh wait! I didn't mention the variety of machines and services they have. Wanna know, book your tour! You won't be disappointed.

When I tried to cancel my membership, they instead have now sent me literally hundreds of…read morethreatening voicemails over the years. They call me every single day and threaten me. These people should be in jail.

This is a great new fitness studio that focuses on personal training and group fitness classes. The…read moregroup classes have just the right amount of intensity for both beginners and the more advanced fitness crowd. The owner and lead trainer, Steve Allen, is upbeat, helpful, and motivating during class. The studio is super clean and modern. It's located at the Esplanade next to Dillard's. I hadn't been to this mall in a while but was relieved to see it has cleaned up after the corporate buyout and rebranding effort. I think businesses like this one will help this mall make its comeback! Side note- you can go on the website to see class times for the week and reserve your spot.