I popped in for a trial class and all of the staff was incredibly friendly and welcoming. I didn't…read moreshow up early enough the first time I came in but rescheduled for the next day and was able to get set up to take the class. The space is clean, organized, and the class itself was engaging. The instructors explained how everything works and did demos to make sure we knew what we were doing. I'd come back anytime I'm wanting a group fitness class for some extra motivation.

I used to go to Planet Fitness because I liked lifting heavy. A friend got me into ISI and I am…read morealmost at 200 sessions in 10 months. Definitely fun with friends and everyone's friendly!

Best gym in Baltimore. You will not find another one like it. Best part? This gym has its own dog!…read morePeople who come to Exile really care about lifting. There are many bodybuilders and powerlifters, but there are also many people who just come to be healthy and stay in shape. This gym is for anyone and everyone and it's hard not to make friends here. There is a TON of equipment. All types of bars and lots of dumbbells as well as cardio equipment. There is also an upstairs that's kind of hidden but there is turf and other lifting equipment and it's usually quiet up there. There is also a women and trainer only section on the first floor. The machines are mostly old and everything is mismatched, but that's what gives the gym it's unique vibe. It's kind of like a workout museum and all the members love that. It doesn't get the nickname "East coast Mecca" for nothing.

Best gym in the world! I moved to Baltimore for two months and moved back to Texas and have not…read morefound another gym near as amazing! Wonderful community with Seth and Brik. Loki and his mama always made my day when I came into the gym. Everyone is so friendly, but also so focused on their goals and helping you get to yours. There is a women's only section which I loved because I felt more comfortable trying out new exercises there. I can be a bit shy, so I do not like to be on display. Plenty of squat racks and smith machines to go around. I love how they had multiple cardio options not just treadmills, but row machines, bikes, cycling bikes and more! Exile Performance Nutrition right in the front was awesome too! Always knew the answer to my questions! Great that you can get a water, bang, or Kenny's cookie then be on your way. Bmore MMA great too! Super nice that you can get discounts on memberships if you have both. Can also get discounts for teaching etc. Showers at Exile are spacious and clean! I lived in Baltimore and I would only shower at the gym. My home shower was the size of the chokey in Matilda. I worked out everyday, so this was a nice add on! The complimentary womens' products was a plus too! If someone forgot shampoo, lotion, or deodorant there is a little communal box to share. (Spray deodorant) I would love a Texas location!!!! ***Alphaland and Alphalete Gym in Stafford, Texas have nothing on exile!!!***

I felt really comfortable at this place. It's my first time giving pilates a shot. I did the intro…read moreclass and then finally bought the 10 class pack which is a special available in May! My goal was to try some form of exercise. This place was super chill and non overbearing which is important to me! Also, I was worried these classes wouldn't challenge me but boy was I wrong! After my first 50 minute class, I felt energized for the day. The next day I actually felt sore which makes me think I'm doing something right! The instructor, Savannah was really chill & motivating. Will definitely recommend this to my friends as they offer drop in classes as well.

Very fun Class!! I felt good and more awake after the class…read more Everyone was very nice and it didn't feel intimidating. The only huge con is finding available weekend and evening classes if your work schedule is tight.

Wow! I can't believe this place hasn't gotten a review yet! I can't remember the gentleman's name…read morethat ran the Step Aerobics class today but his personality was phenomenal! He had so much fun energy and makes your feel welcome. I will definitely be back again. We're bringing a family member next time and she's gonna love it. If you want a great workout that will really kick your butt in a good way, I'm sure you can find one here. We took a class that was above beginner level and kept up decently. I haven't consistently exercised in a long time and definitely was going slower than the rest but still was moving. I hear thy are changing studios soon and upgrading! That's awesome! And I can tell it's well deserved. I found them on ClassPass so even if you aren't sure 100% yet you can take a class through there!

I have had the privilege to train with Guy for the last few years. He is extremely personable and…read morevery knowledgeable with the various exercise and weight training programs needed offered. He makes the workouts enjoyable, challenging and definitely rewarding. He has been conscious of working around injuries and building muscle groups to prevent injury- something much needed in my mid-40s! Guy is great with all of his clients and I am happy to suggest going for a few sessions and getting your life in check!

The BEST Trainer! No, seriously : Baltimore magazine's Best Trainer/Best Fitness coach for four…read moreyears running! I've been seeing Guy Cragwell for my training since 2012 and he has helped me to transform my body. No training session is ever the same with his unique & personal approach to training the individual. Not cookie cutter. Difficult & challenging but its not supposed to be easy. Highly highly recommended!

Love this place. Front desk is always so welcoming. They're always so helpful. People in there mind…read moretheir business and just come work out. I actually feel comfortable working out in here.

This location okay, but the lighting inside is too dim for my liking. If you like a semi dark, calm…read moregym atmosphere this location is for you. I'm not a fan by how they crammed the smithsmachines into a corner, especially right near the entrance, it felt very claustrophobic. The original equipment they had was 10 times better than the new equipment they have now. Plus the original format of the gym was better I'm my opinion.

The gym itself is fine. Nice atmosphere and people keep to themselves. The employees were nice and…read morepolite. Nothing wrong on a walk-in level. My frustration is with the cancellation system (which is very much like every other gym ive seen... I thought I found a gym that wouldnt nickel and dime if you cancelled a monthly plan. that was incorrect). I signed up for the $20 monthly plan. It says no commitment, whatever that means. When cancelling I still got charged $70 just to cancel. Really great feeling knowing I had to choose to either cancel my membership, eat another $20 despite not going to the gym as much lately (depression is a struggle), or get food/groceries. Disappointing. I tried to read what I could before signing up, but I guess I missed something that wasn't made very obvious. What does no commitment mean in this sense? I don't really understand now. This problem is not unique to this gym chain--This happens at most, if not all of them. Still I hoped theyd be different. Egg on my face. I will not return. I'd rather save money for my own weights and a treadmill at home. Oh well.

I've been a member of this gym since 3/27/2017. It has definitely changed a lot since I first…read moresigned up. There's a lot to love about this gym, but definitely some frustrations as well. I think there's no better value in the Baltimore area. I've been to Merritt, and although it's closer to where I live, I refuse to pay those premium prices. I was a member of Under Armour Performance Center downtown, and although that space is spectacular, the parking was a nightmare. I drive 15 minutes each way to Gold's in Dundalk and I don't have to worry about parking and I have access to a world class gym. There's something about Dundalk, but the people here are friendly and polite. You don't get a douchey vibe here. The gym went through the $1M renovation roughly 4 years ago and they are still adding machines/equipment to this day. They shuffle equipment around from time to time and relocate/repurpose. It's neat seeing the transformation. A couple of gripes I have with this gym is the dumbbell rack and the weights in the wrong place. I've provided feedback on my issues with this for years. There used to be free weights all over the floor. This has improved, but members still do not place dumbbells where they belong. I think this gym needs to label the racks so members know where each weight belongs. It looks like they may have added or upgraded the racks, but there is still some improvement that can be made. Secondly, the men's locker room is pretty gross. It seems like they tried doing something with the lockers, but the toilets and floors are pretty nasty. I do my best to not have to go in there, but I don't know if they have the means to improve this space.