This is the third ownership group I've been through over the past 15+ years at this downtown gym…read moreand I'm happy I stuck it out. Retro Fitness completely overhauled this facility from top to bottom including updating most of the elliptical, treadmills, stair climbers, free weights, etc. They also added a smoothie bar with several options to choose from. This is a huge improvement over the previous RAC facility. The staff is upbeat, cheerful and helpful. The one head scratcher for me is the men's locker room which is smaller than before the renovation.

I had an awesome experience at Retro Fitness in downtown Rochester, MI thanks to KJ. He's always…read morepolite, super welcoming, and incredibly professional. Every time I walk in, KJ greets me with a positive attitude and makes the gym feel comfortable and inviting. It's refreshing to see someone who genuinely cares about the members and the atmosphere. KJ is definitely a standout employee and a big reason I enjoy coming here!

I started with Class Action Fitness thinking it would be like past routines flirting with the gym…read more I'd work out for a few weeks - maybe a few months - overdo it, stop and revert to couch potato physique. There is no way Claire would let that happen. Her knowledge and concern for her clients are both exemplary. Over the past year, I've done one on one training, small group fitness sessions and a couple of massages at Class Action and have been extremely happy with all of it. I always feel I've gotten more than my money's worth with Claire and her staff. If you want gizmos or pickup lines, try the big box club. If you want to work out with great guidance, expertise and with a small group of good people, check out Class Action Fitness.

Best massages I've ever had!!…read more Ineta is the best there is! All of my massages are nothing short of perfection, and I am always left happy and relaxed :) Another thing I love about Class Action is their customer service. I am HUGE on customer service, and I rarely write reviews unless I've had an outstanding experience. I had purchased a Groupon for a 90-minute hot stone, and I ended up getting a 70-minute deep tissue instead. Don't get me wrong, the massage I got was incredible, and I also probably should have said something right away, but having grown up in the business industry (my dad owns a restaurant), I find that as a business owner, you want to know those types of things. So I contacted Clare just to inform her about what happened (I was maybe expecting a slight discount on my next massage), but she ended up giving me a complimentary 90-minute massage. She was so genuine, and that far exceeded my expectations. I was so grateful that she did that for me. All in all, I HIGHLY recommend Class Action Fitness for massages. Ineta does an amazing job, and both Clare and Ineta are absolute gems.

Absolutely love Connect Fitness! It's such a positive and uplifting, women's only gym! Each workout…read moreis different and individualized. If things don't feel quite right during the exercise, the trainers will show you an alternative way that works best for you and still hit all the same muscle groups!

Going to Connect Fitness is the perfect workout every time. Lisa and Danielle have a plan and tell…read moreyou what to do each session (after a demo) making it easy to workout and hit all the major muscles in your body. Each workout seems to incorporate upper body, lower body and core. I feel like I've worked out for 2 hours after the 45 minute session. So you're in and out, leave feeling good, and don't have to think ahead of time! Some may say it's pricey, but it really is personal training and therefore when comparing that to the going rate, it's a steal! It's not planet fitness cheap, but it's a better, more personal workout. It's the only thing I've stuck with my entire life! I love it!! Highly recommend!

I've always loved this location and Orange Theory more generally. I was super off put today though…read more After class, one of the coaches said over the mic that she "will NOT be watching the superbowl halftime show and wants nothing to do with THAT." In that moment, what always seemed like a safe and politics-free space felt unwelcoming and I don't think I will be back.

It's a great combo of strength and cardio rolled into one sweaty workout, and I feel completely…read moreworked over after each session. I don't feel I need to do another half hour or hour like I used to going to a standard gym with weights and cardio machines (and no coaches running the daily workout). It's intense and it works! Rochester has very friendly and helpful staff and of course their coaches rock!

Shoutout to everyone at AFS! I knew I was working toward a 300 pound deadlift when I signed up in…read moreJanuary but didn't find out the specific date of my event until the end of April. In five weeks I made it from a 245 PR to 300 pounds and I'd never have done it without the AFS crew!

I had been working out for years and did not get results like I got after a few months of Weight…read moreLoss Classes at AFS. This place is great and really pushes you to challenge yourself. The classes are fun and always different so you should not get bored. It is pricey but worth it. My only complaint is that this is not the sort of gym you can just drop in to for some light cardio or to do your own thing. They have plenty of weight loss classes but any additional training has to be scheduled with a trainer. It is perfect to ensure accountability but for me, sometimes I just want to be left alone to work out at my own pace and I cannot afford two gym memberships. I recently put a freeze on my membership at AFS to join a gym for the winter but I know will find my way back in the spring, if not before.

Pure Barre Rochester offers an excellent and fun workout. The studio is welcoming, well-maintained,…read moreand led by a team that clearly cares about helping you grow stronger and more confident. The Define classes with Lauren are a standout--she brings such great energy and knows how to push you while keeping the workout fun and motivating. If you're looking for technique-focused strength training, Jackie's Classic Barre classes are equally amazing. They're challenging in the best way and really help you refine your form. What sets this studio apart is that the instructors actually correct your form and guide you safely through every movement. Too many fitness places just let you go through the motions, but here, you're supported and coached to do things properly--so you stay injury-free and see better results. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a supportive, effective barre workout in Rochester! The community at PBR is the best. You'll leave not only feeling stronger but with a community of strong women by your side.

I came here and worked out some muscles I didn't even know I had. Just because you work out at the…read moregym on a regular doesn't mean you'll be able to do the exercises here with ease. You're lifting and pulsing your body in ways that you never have before. It was truly difficult for me to hold up. This is a nice boutique studio that looks like a dance room. There are mirrors so you can see if you're balancing right. There are bars on the wall kind of like ballet class. We did warm up exercises for about 10 minutes then got right into class which lasts about 40 minutes. My instructor Rachael gave me the run down of how class flows. You come in and take your shoes off at the door. I advised you to wear flips flops because you're required to wear grip socks to class. They have some to purchase along with other merchandise as well. There are lockers to put your belongings, then you grab the tools you'll need for class. You definitely want to use light weights if this is your 1st barre class. I used the 2 and 3 pounds weights which I've never done in my life but that was good enough for me. I like the warm up and the cool down period. This class made me sweat and cry because what do you mean hold my leg out then pulse for 10 seconds?? ‍‍ Good Lord, this was some work!!! But I'll gladly come back.

There are many reviews about this location. I've been a member since 2018, yes there are pro's and…read morecon's like any other gym, but you need to feel it out to decide when it works for you; Don't come on a Monday night after 5pm. If you want to use the squat racks come anytime Sunday after 11. Saturday anytime after 12pm. Most evening nights are ok but it will be busier. If you go before 4pm you can get on anything. They redid the unisex hot sauna, which is nice and slightly bigger, had hoped for infrared but oh well it's still pretty good. The pool area in the summer is great, especially if you have kids. Many slides and types of pools to accommodate little and slightly older. The locker rooms are always kept up well (except during the summer, the family room is NOT kept up well at all...) The showers could be kept cleaner during peak times as well as the hot tubs (just this past year). The swim membership for a junior competing is kind of pricey, had to reduce that out of my package due to the price and unavailability to make it 2x due to my schedule. Overall, the equipment is usually maintained pretty well. I was disappointed when they removed quite a few of the bikes out of there, ultimately I just stopped biking as the recumbent bikes are absolute garbage. I do feel that this gym does need to update a lot of the equipment and utilize the space a bit more efficiently. Other than that, I consistently get a great work out with many modalities to choose from, in a nice setting with a couple days of the month that it's too busy for me but not enough to look elsewhere. I've had memberships at the other local big box gyms and they simply suck. Lifetime is the best within the area unless you want to have multiple small boutique gym memberships, if you don't want that, LT is the place.

For some reason, probably financial, LTF decided to shut down most of the spa services except for…read moremassages at the Troy location and moved the stylists to other locations. Very inconvenient. I had been a member and also a manager of one of the departments at one time there and was always very pleased with the services and staff was exceptional. Unfortunately they moved my stylist who I have been seeing for 20+ years to the Rochester Hills location. While I am thrilled shes still at LTF, the staff, especially the receptionist was very unwelcoming and gruff. One major issue was no one called to confirm my appointment and thankfully I did. Otherwise I would have shown up at the Troy location for my appointment that I had scheduled 6 weeks in advance. Very poor transition and planning. Being a previous employee though, I understand there lack of customer service in some areas. Would be nice if they decided to reopen the spa at Troy. It was very convenient for all the parents especially to have those services available with the childcare services right there. Disappointing.