I've been going to this particular location of orange theory for almost 2 years now and wow, I…read morecan't begin to explain just how monumental finding this gym has been in my life. I originally joined to get in shape for my wedding but ended up staying for the long haul because THIS WORKS YALL. Downtown OTF is, in my opinion, the superior one in the Birmingham area. Coach Avana and Nigel have what it takes to keep me engaged in class and always pushing to be better. I go 3 times a week, sometimes more and I saw results quickly. I'm no longer embarrassed to show my arms in sleeveless dresses and tops, and my muscles are more defined. I will caution you though, you get what you put into it. If you only come once a week you probably won't see results. This is something you have to work for (as is any workout facility). Going as much as I do has yielded a long term loss in body fat, toned legs and arms, and endurance IVE NEVER HAD, even when I played college soccer. I can run 5ks without even thinking about it now AND I AM NOT SOMEONE WHO LOVES TO RUN. Favorite things about OTF DOWNTOWN- there are so many classes to choose from that you don't get at other OTF or any other studio of any sort. The coaches and staff are top notch. It is always clean and in the showers they even provide hair dryers, shampoo, conditioner, and body wash. They have complimentary hygiene products in all bathrooms for that day you forget your pony tail holder, deodorant, or tampon. First class is free so why not try it out?

I would have loved to have given OT 5 stars, because I absolutely loved the staff, facilities, and…read morethe workout. I tried OT while I was traveling through Birmingham, and I've been wanting to try an OT studio in my hometown of Miami. I signed up for a class and was told to come in 45 minute prior to class, which going to other studios I knew that was way too much time. When I questioned it, they said 30 minutes prior was ok. I showed up before class and they completed paperwork, got me setup for a heart rate monitor, did a studio tour, and then introduced me to the coach (Avana) who showed me how the equipment worked and gave a brief overview of today's workout. Avana was an amazing coach, checked on you throughout the workout and kept you motivated along the way. So why not a complete 5 star experience? The heart rate system didn't work throughout the entire workout. The coach and the front desk team checked their system to see why it wasn't working and they couldn't remedy the problem. It really defeated the purpose of the OT system and workout because of the technical problem. It's hard to figure out how you need to modify how you are performing in your workout if their systems aren't working as they should be. Would I come back to OT? Probably, but it is for the staff alone. I don't fault them for faulty equipment.. but I do fault management for not keeping their systems up to date and maintained.

Was a good place to workout before they "updated" the equipment. They greatly reduced the amount of…read moremachines to make room for free weights. The 30 minute circuit was removed from its area and now supplements the machines they removed so the gym doesn't look sparse. This means it is almost impossible to complete a 30 minute circuit in time (and keep your heart rate up) because you will have to wait for the people who camp out on the machines to rest between their 3 sets on one machine. The majority of people there camp out on machines texting or scrolling on phones while they rest. It takes awhile to complete muscle groups on machines because of this. Until this location brings back the dedicated 30 minute circuit and adds machines back, I will not return. Joining another gym next month. Sad about management's change to attract free weight body builders by losing members who prefer machines and a quick workout. I really liked it before the change and referred a lot of people there.

This used to be a great location, until they "updated". They deleted many machines I used daily,…read morethere is no more 30 minute work out room, it's basically unorganized. I will not go back to this location.

If you are looking for personal training in the Birmingham area, this is the place to be. Kevin has…read morevast knowledge of the body and its exomuscular nervous system. His specialty is strength and conditioning, as well as building explosive and twitchy individuals. The pictures on the wall of the catalog of his trained athletes speak for themselves. Lastly, Kevin has connections to some of the best athletic, on-field coaches & trainers in the area. Though they have their own niche, Coach Woodall, Price, and Swift each also train guys from the gym. Each, again, coaches a wide variety of successful athletes from the area. THERE ARE ALSO CLASSES FOR NON-ATHLETES through Keith! By far the best place to train in Birmingham!

Xtreme Fitness is Birmingham's elite personal training gym. I love it here because you can come…read morefrom any range of health/fitness and come out lean and fit! Kevin, the owner, really knows what he's doing. He's got an athletic background, and even trains budding athletes that have gone on to play big college football. Like any place, come in with your game face because he doesn't care for whiners. He knows what you're capable of, and he'll push you. Don't even think of going anywhere else in Birmingham. This is it.

Best workout! Instructors are wonderful and always make you feel comfortable. The mix of strength…read moreand kickboxing keeps you engaged and no two workouts are exactly the same!

Gauntlet Fitness has been such a game changer for me! Every class is fun, different, and keeps me…read morefeeling strong, proud, and confident!

Great place to train. Marlon is very good. He understands the clients and what is best for them to…read moredo. Good training and an enjoyable time. You don't have to worry about getting injured or being asked to do something that you cannot do. I highly recommend it.

I'm a personal trainer and have had the chance to work with Marlon personally. He is very…read moreknowledgeable about his work, extremely qualified for the services he offers. What I love about his work is that he takes the time to assess the client overall to determine which muscles are of primary importance to stretch and which muscles are of primary importance to strengthen. That is the first thing you want in a trainer is good detective work. He is patient and easy going with a strategic plan in mind to improve the client's performance and function for daily life routines while building a nice physique in the process! His studio is in the heart of English Village, extremely convenient. I love that there are no studio prices currently, so his price is very affordable. I highly recommend Marlon and his services.

If you're looking for a gym with a personal trainer with nutritional and evidence based fitness…read moreknowledge, Fit 280 is your best choice. Del, the personal trainer, will listen to what your fitness goals and create a realistic plan to help you achieve what you want. For me, I wanted to know the benefits about intermittent fasting, an appropriate meal plan, and an exercise routine to help me lose my abdominal fat. Del took the time and effort to write up on a marker board what exercises to do, what food to eat, and completely answer my knowledge gaps. In just 6 weeks, I was able to drop my body fat percentage by 5%. It wasn't easy, but I couldn't have done it without Del's help. Aside from personal training, there are 1 hour early morning + late afternoon classes Monday to Friday (and Saturday mornings) in which you will do extensive circuit workout routines. These are extremely helpful because these routines are both challenging and motivational. Del oversees each person and develops a plan whether it's weight loss or weight gain. The gym has squat racks, bench press bars, ropes, cycles, and much more. It is extremely well ventilated, several clean bathrooms, and cubicles to store your belongings. Water is available in a small refrigerator. The atmosphere is relaxed. Every gym member is chill and super supportive. I would highly recommend this gym and Del to anyone looking for fitness classes or personal training in Birmingham!

From the owner: What makes us different than other studios or gyms is that you aren’t joining a gym, you’re hiring…read morea coach! We design and implement personalized training plans for every aspect of weight loss. In short, we offer personal training that doesn't end when you walk out the door. Each client is in constant contact with their trainer whenever they need help, is given a program to follow even on the days that they aren't working with their trainer, and is given constant workout and nutritional updates throughout their weight loss journey. Here, at Fit 280, we pride ourselves on giving realistic and easy to follow nutrition guides. We do not crash diet our clients and we do not deprive clients of their favorite foods if we can help it. Another great thing about Fit 280 is every member that walks through the door is a training client. There are no general gym members to crowd the facility.

I met the awesome owner, Nate, through being in a small group with his wife. He is knowledgeable…read moreabout health, wellness, and nutrition. This gym's primary focus is strength training vs. HIIT or cardio (as you could probably infer from the gym name). As someone who has struggled with body image, disorder eating, and gym intimidation, a gym being able to make me feel included and comfortable really is a BIG thing. The trainers (& other members) know you by name and are real life normal people! The location has moved to awesome/beautiful space near Pepper Place as well. I've been at Steel for over a year and am very satisfied with my experience! If you've been looking for a place to call your fitness home, I cannot recommend enough.

I don't like to workout. I'm not a gym person. I don't flex. I hate squats with a passion…read more But I knew my health was in the toilet and that I needed help. A few friends had tried Steel Strength Training and only had great things to say. I knew I needed a program that I could actually maintain rather than try for a few months and fall off, and they seemed like the perfect fit. After speaking with Nate, the owner, I came in early one morning for an initial consultation. He showed me around the gym and explained the program to me. We even tried a few workouts to gauge where I was and talked over my goals and what I needed to get out of the program. The rest, as they say, is history. I've been with Steel for over six months now and show now signs of stopping. They give you the tools you need to succeed inside and outside of the gym. I'm stronger than I've ever been and have a level of flexibility and movement that I never thought I could have. I still don't like the gym but there's a huge difference between not liking something and dreading it. I don't dread going to the gym anymore. I can see results both physically and mentally and that's the best part. I have so far to go but I know I'll reach my goals with Steel Strength Training. If you want a gym that gives you a sustainable plan that you can stick to, try these guys out!

I have encountered more employees here who are just there doing the minimum than who are hard…read moreworking and attentive. Corey is excellent and always pleasant to deal with. He's a keeper! Today, the two young staff members at the counter were so into their phones that I was an inconvenience to them. One, sitting on the counter, chin in her hand, barely looked up when I walked in. The other... was playing a game on his phone and CONTINUED to look down and play it in between asking me what he needed to get my tanning appointment set. I had to wait for both the tanning bed and the massage bed to be programmed and start, when normally they're up and ready by the time I get to them. There have been a few times I've had to Inform the staff that their bottles of cleaner were empty,. This shouldn't be the case if they're just standing or sitting around playing on their phones. As I left, neither one of them looked up from their phones to give their usual "have a good day" or whatever. I've cancelled my membership. Partly because I haven't been using it enough. But also, this the location that is most convenient to me and the service is lacking

Nice gym! Not very crowded, and plenty of workout equipment. I love the 30-minute yellow workout…read moreroom. There is plenty of air conditioning on this super hot Alabama afternoon!