This is my favorite location! The gym provides a garage/ outdoor gym feel so you get a cool breeze…read morewhen you work out. The space is large and bright. The instructors are SO nice and very motivating. Each have their own type of playlist to keep you moving. The workouts are tough and can be modified based on your level. They are strict with class times, so don't be late! Plenty of parking if you take a morning class.

THE BIG: Nice, big, spacious, and modern class-style gym in the St. Elmo district of South Austin…read more Friendly community with knowledgeable coaches. Parking lot available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I tried out a class here with yelp and came back for more. There's multiple class times per day. They do have a strict on-time policy because it takes a few minutes to instruct the movements. Class structure is five stations and you rotate to each station based on # of sets and time. At each station there are different levels of RPE. Depending on the day, you can decide how heavy or light you want to go. Bathrooms and showers are also a part of the amenity here at the gym. THE FINAL BAMBOO: If you want to get a great HIIT workout while being plugged into a fitness community, MADabolic is your place! If it was closer to where I lived, I would definitely be a member here. Highly recommend.

What a workout! I had my first HEAT total body - strength and stability workout with Billy and felt…read moregood and burned a number of calories to boot. I was a little apprehensive about boot camp workouts before coming here but I can see how effective they are as you keep moving during these workouts and get some cardio conditioning too. Good form is encouraged and the instructor goes from station to station to motivate and to help with modifications. Plus you get a killer playlist to listen to and people of all fitness levels to workout with. Looking forward to incorporate Heat into my exercise routine.

I loved the no nonsense workout routine at HEAT. It's a no frills focused bootcamp style workout…read more Both instructors I've experienced were superb at helping modify and focus on getting a good workout in rather than doing moves without efficacy. My Saturday session was quite full but Thursday was only 6 of us. The group varied in experience and intensity so you never felt left behind and always had someone to observe and feel inspired by.

Best east side gym! Coaches are all stellar, classes are fun and challenging, it's a great…read moreencouraging and social community, and price is a great value compared to a lot of other options!

It's only been my second visit but everyone is so kind. The coaches are really supportive. It's…read moredifferent from other workout places because it's so casual. It's a community that works out not a gym that's trying to be a community. No idea if that makes sense

I love the energy these classes bring to my workouts and my day. The coaches are super helpful and…read moreinspiring. I didn't think I could go everyday, but I now find it the best part of my day. The workouts are challenging, yet you can get in a good workout in 45 minutes. You have the opportunity to work in an ac environment while trying different equipment each day. You're never bored with the workout.

I was a member with F45 for many years. When it came time to move on and cancel my membership they…read moretreated me like a client they didn't know or care about. I just became dollars to them. When I reached out on Aug 28th they told me I had a freeze until October 14th and we would address canceling closer to this date, only to charge me on Sept 1st. I was then told my freeze didn't go to October and I would have to pay for a month before they would cancel my membership. I've got emails to back all this up. They didn't care. Told them I wouldn't be able to use these credits and that I can't afford to pay this mont. They didn't care. Even after years of working out with them. Regarding workouts. Most of them are really good. Some move from station to station too quickly. Especially if you need to add or remove weights from a bar. Coaches are helpful half the time. Sometimes they're great and will correct your form or give tips. Most of the time they just want to have small talk while you workout. Just be mindful when getting a membership there. It really does just comes down to their bottom dollar and it's less about their clients.

I was visiting Austin last week and was excited to try out the Barry's location, since I go a few…read moretimes every week in the Bay Area. What a great experience! The Austin location is gigantic! They have two rooms for classes- one Red Room (the one I was in), and I believe the other room was for lifting only. The class size is also larger than what I am used to, which was cool. I took two classes and both were great, but Phillip's was especially awesome! Not only did he have great energy and curated a great ACL-themed playlist, but also included some facts about ACL throughout the class which was super fun! I had brought a guest who had never been to Barry's before and she even mentioned a few days later how awesome he was! Everyone at the front desk was super nice and helpful as well. I look forward to my next trip back to Barry's Austin!

The workout is consistent with wherever you take Barry's classes. The facility though was nicer and…read morelarger than most Barry's studios that I have been to. I loved their lift studio, especially the upgraded benches. The upgraded benches were very novel to use and I liked how the top of it could be lifted vertically to mimic a wall for wall sits. Only constructive criticism would be that I wanted to buy a barrys Austin t-shirt but thought that $68 + tax for a plain cotton T-shirt is a bit steep price-wise.

Did a drop in from Vegas. The gym was really nice, atmosphere was really cool and the best part?…read moreThe people were extremely nice and welcoming. The coach was really nice and hyped the class up!! We loved the environment and recommend anyone to workout here

Dropped in to SoLa box from Phoenix and I'll definitely be back! Coach Rudy was very welcoming and…read morea great coach! Thorough warmup, interacted with and encouraged during the strength and conditioning workouts. Loved the space as well. Friendly people and an overall great experience!

This box is amazing! Alex is an expert coach and makes classes fun, safe and challenging. The…read morepeople are so welcoming and cool. Great music, elevated and intentional programming. It feels like old school Crossfit in the best way possible. They don't try to be fancy or cute or trendy it's all about the WOD, the work, bonding with others, having fun and improving fitness/staying in shape.

Sore muscles are such a sweet feeling because you know you had the best workout. I came here for a…read morefirst time class and loved the gym, people and the vibe. The instructor Alex was so nice and able to provide feedback on my form (which most classes the instructor hardly notices). He went above and beyond to make me feel welcomed. The group we worked out with had been long timers of the gym and you could feel their love of the gym too. The music selection was a bonus and I can't wait to go back when my muscles allow!

It was a great experience when I used to go. Just moved away a little while back so haven't been…read moreable to go back. I did appreciate all the trainers and staff, very freindly and knowledgeable!

Yall. There are not enough words I could use to rave about this gym. I haven't committed to a gym…read moremembership in years and thought I was a ClassPass girlie for life. That was until my first AO class. This gym is lightning in a bottle. The programming is dynamic, engaging and effective. It's designed to help you challenge yourself week over week. The different classes between AO Strength, AO Fit and AO Power really allow you to find something tailored to your goals. I currently have the 8 class monthly membership as I am also training for a race but see myself upgrading to unlimited in the future. Now let's talk about the instructors -- the literal BEST. every single one is so engaged in your personal journey and locked in on how to help. I brought a friend with me on my third class and she was like 'are you sure you haven't been coming here for years, they are acting like they've known you forever'. If you are looking for a fun, intentional, challenging place to get fit and stay fit look no further! Love my AO family!!

Just like me, I'm sure you've seen the franchises scattered all over the nation... I now understand…read morewhy there are so many Orangetheory Fitness (OTF) addicts! If your fitness goals include getting heart healthy, losing weight, etc OTF is the perfect place to start. I signed up for my first complimentary class online, and was contacted by the store manager, Dorothy, via phone call & text a few times. When I finally was able to schedule, I was able to easily text back and state when I wanted to come in. If the class has availability, you'll be able to get booked. For your first class, it's suggested to come early to sign forms and to familiarize yourself with the equipment and terms. My coach for the first class was Becky. I loved how welcoming Becky was and I felt comfortable coming in for my first fitness class since pre-covid. I love how Becky keeps you accountable. For my follow-up class, Mickey blew me away. Mickey has SO much energy and with the addition of her playlist, YOU ARE READY TO ROCK THIS!! Now for the cons... since these are essentially group fitness classes, if you are new to exercises, not much of a breakdown is provided. Form is important to me coming from an exercise science background. If your form is all wrong, you could easily injure yourself. The lack of space in between members doesn't help either for those needing modification/accommodations. Lastly, for new members, companies are typically supposed to overhype their product/s to the customer. Instead, service fell flat. I wanted OTF to sell it to me! Why OTF and not just any other gym or boutique studio? What's the purpose of purchasing OTF's heart rate monitors v wearing my own Fitbit/Apple watch? Why are splat points important? Questions I'll never have the answer to.

Ok so I started coming to this gym about two months ago. I tried the "free" day and signed up that…read moreday. My billing period started that day so technically it wasn't a "free" day:/ At first I thought it might be a little intimidating because it is an hour workout. The workout is typically broken out into three sections: threadmill, rowing, and floor weights. Even though I had never tried the rower, I've learned how to do things with each class. I like that you can go at your own pace so it is doable. I've also tried different coaches who motivate you and give you tips. Knocking a star because some of the machines sometimes have issues or Re broken. Overall I'm really enjoying this gym and already seeing results!

I went here yesterday for the first time and had a great workout! It's a cool concept - typical…read morehour workout compressed into 40 minutes starting every ten minutes so it's easy to fit in - no excuses about not being able to make class because of your schedule. I did the full body, but I would like to come back and check out upper only and lower only days.

Z was so welcoming and thorough while demonstrating the stations and showing me around the studio…read more Both her and the manager were great at redirecting your form and placement if you needed some guidance. The studio is beautifully lit by the sun during morning classes and is very high energy. The music selection is great and each station is challenging but doable regardless of your fitness level. Parking is comped at the garage nearby. You park, then scan the QR code found on the front desk. You can also pay for street parking but that's not always guaranteed. The extra perk of this studio location is that your every close to town lake, so you can cool down by taking a nice walk after your class. Definitely recommend you check it out!