Always a great experience. Through assisted stretches and muscle activation, I have regained much…read moreof the range of motion & postural control. I find regular visits extremely beneficial.

Everyone was amazing! Take advantage of the intro stretch!!!! They explained everything very well…read moreand make sure to get the grip socks there! Will be back again!

Love this gym. Great for my motivation. Gym is super clean. Has a couple of showers. Awesome…read morecoaches and motivating classes. Frequent social events. Wish they would open more locations in GR!

If you've never been to an OTF class then let me highly recommend trying your first class (free!)…read moreat OTF Knapp's (North GR). The staff is always so friendly and the membership base is very welcoming. All of the coaches are knowledgeable and enthusiastic which is a huge plus at 7:00 a.m. The best part of OTF is that you can get as much out of it as you want. Don't be intimidated, the workouts can be hard but you have the option to pace however you need to. Plus you might get some extra motivation from your neighbor and do something you didn't think you could.

I've been a member of 8th Day for 7 years and I can't say enough great things about this gym! I…read moreinitially came here on the one month bootcamp trial they offer on the website and I've been coming back ever since. All the coaches are friendly and welcoming and have so much knowledge on fitness at any level. 8th Day Gym is not "just a gym", it's a community of people who care about each other. I have made so many lifelong friends and I couldn't imagine belonging to any other gym.

I was pleasantly surprised by the experience. Everyone there is so nice and encouraging. The…read morecoaches explain all the workouts/demonstrate them so you know what to do/properly! Definitely a hard workout but you'll fell great after!

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 :) ‍

I've been working out in some form for 20 plus years. I haven't felt strong, fit and confidant…read moreuntil I started training with Debbie. Her knowledge and approach to motivating and educating me have made all the difference. I also have an additional 7-14 hours a week that I am not wasting on a treadmill or stair master. Thank you DBM Strength. You are a life changer!

From the owner: Our focus is strength and metabolic conditioning. No two people train the same, that is why we…read morecreate a personalized plan consisting of two 30-minute (private or semi-private) sessions per week by appointment. These workouts are aimed at improving body composition and contour by adding lean muscle tissue, combined with a dietary strategy to reduce body fat. DBM Strength Training will help you get fit and stay healthy!

Visiting from out of town over the holidays and called in to get help registering for one of the…read morePLUS classes; have been doing pilates for over a year and wanted something more advanced to relieve some holiday travel stress. Super friendly over the phone. I wasn't planning on taking a pilates class and they had socks I could borrow. The class, taught by Minji, was fast paced and burned so good for only being 50 minutes. Wish I was able to do more classes before I left. Highly recommend for a great, killer-core workout.

My absolute favorite workout is a Pilates class that challenges you in various ways. I have been…read moretaking classes for a hot minute and knew that I wanted to try a new studio once we moved to Grand Rapids. I found Bovée Pilates and have been obsessed ever since! The studio is always so clean and welcoming, the instructors are always so energetic and helpful at any point during class. I love that each month is a different focus on top of any other exercises that the instructor wants to include, it definitely has helped my practice to be able to focus on the move of the month! I love Bovée Pilates and cannot wait to continue my Pilates Journey with them!

Great gym! I don't work out often and I wouldn't call myself athletic (see my food reviews), but I…read morelove this place! I get a full body workout in 45 minutes in a group setting with the help of a trainer and tv monitors! It's clean, organized, judgement free and fun! So, I search Facebook events regularly for new *free* activities. One day, 2 summers ago, I came across an event for the F45 Grand Rapids grand opening. I'd never heard of this F45 thing before so I did some googling and found out that it's a workout concept originating from Australia and this would be the first franchise opening within a 3 hours' drive from us. My sisters and I decided to check it out and that Saturday morning, we got to the strip on 28th street where Michaels craft store used to be. The building was just being set up with mats, tv monitors and equipment - basic floor, walls and ceiling. We ran through several stations outdoors using free weights, ropes and yoga mats. Throughout the whole workout, trainers were encouraging us with, 'Nice work!', high fives and occasionally helping us modify lifts to target the correct muscle group. It was so much fun and by the end, I made up my mind to sign up for the 2 weeks of free, unlimited classes! Since that summer, I've been going to classes randomly with my friend Nicole who goes daily. They have a 20 class pass for $300. It's steep compared to gyms that offer memberships, but I have more of an incentive to actually attend these group workouts than I do if I were to hit the gym alone. Now that the place is established, they offer multiple classes from 530a-7p, 2 clean bathrooms, cubbies to stash your coats/keys, security cameras, and a welcoming environment. I've found that the Saturday morning classes fit my schedule the best and they offer 3 classes before 11am! It's such a great way to start my weekend and gives me time to recover before the work week begins again. I'm always sore after but it's a great feeling of accomplishment after I complete 2 rounds of 27 stations of heart pounding and sweat dripping workouts! Thanks Holly, Sam, Rusty and Ashley - you guys are awesome!

I'm visiting Grand Rapids for the night and walked over to f45 from my hotel. Rusty was very…read morewelcoming, helpful, and encouraging! The class was challenging but super enjoyable. I'm sad I don't live here or id purchase a membership right now!