This place rocks. My wife and I checked around for fitness center in the area. We were surprised…read morethat only 24/7 had a sauna. What? Yes, other places offered all the usual stuff: cardio machines, weight machines, free weights, etc... but none had a sauna. This sold us. The fact that we can drop in at any hour of the day or night is also fantastic. After four months as members we have found that fellow exercisers are friendly and helpful. Also I don't think you could find a more pleasant and helpful staff. The owner is a great guy. Follow them on Facebook- their clips are hilarious! Added: For those who like to get out their frustrations- there is a heavy bag. Bring your own mitts our boxing gloves and punch away.

Awesome, very expensive equipment. You can tell they really care about their members & guests. Well…read moremaintained, friendly environment. The owner and staff are super welcoming, very helpful! I consistently go back often. My wife & I love the environment.

I passed by this location so many times and in July of 24 I finally took my first class!…read moreRegistering for the class was easy and even though it was overwhelming at first, the Trainers and the other members were so supportive and helpful! The workouts go by so fast with the music and the stations and it has been wonderful to become a part of this community. I try to share it with my friends because it has been such a game changer in my own life.

I was already a moderately fit person prior to starting F45. I've attended over 10 classes and have…read morenoticed a difference in my body. F45 is such a great fitness gym. On Mon/Wed/Fri they focus on cardio, and Tue/Thur is dedicated to strength training. The staff is really nice and friendly. Not to mention, they're ALL hella ripped #bodygoals. They're so encouraging and they provide modifications if you're not able to perform a particular exercise. The trainers are also great at providing input if you may be doing something incorrectly. This gym is clean and they provide cold towels after a hard core work out. I'm always drenched in sweat at the end. I love the environment here - everyone wants you to get better. Whether you have fitness goals or want to jump start on your summer bod, I highly recommend trying F45. If you attend classes consistently and eat right, you will see results.

This place is amazing. The staff is extremely friendly, and helped me reach all my goals! Only good…read morethings to say about Crossfit Mettle!! -Nate Flynn

Overall great gym and great community! They welcomed my boyfriend and I with open arms and have…read moreloved us ever since. They are always doing things to keep the community together by not only doing things in the gym but outside also. Coaching staff is on point, and they definitely know what they're talking about, whether you're just starting CrossFit, been doing it for a while or looking to compete, they have it all! CrossFit is a family, and this gym has definitely become my family and is the true definition of what CrossFit is! Highly recommend to anyone visiting San Antonio or looking for a new family.

Helotes CrossFit at it's foundation is a team. A team that must rely on each other and support each…read moreother in order to be successful. HCF approaches every workout this way, and it gave me the motivation to get back into fitness in February 2016. I say "team" because just like a more traditional team, everyone in the gym is in it together as one unit. Instead of working out individually, we are all pushing ourselves and each other through the same workout and toward the same goal. That being said, each athlete is unique and has their own talents and strengths, as well as weaknesses, so when someone is struggling through something, everyone else comes around and encourages them until they complete it. The mindset through every workout is "we're not done until we're all done" and it builds and incredible sense of camaraderie that I have missed. Competing as a synchronized swimmer for twelve years, I learned to value and rely on my teammates. I learned that to be successful I had to be selfless and put the success of the team ahead of my own. It took hard work and dedication, and I have found that same drive again at HCF. It doesn't matter how fast or slow you are, it doesn't matter what weight you put on the bar, it doesn't matter if you collapse in a sweaty heap after the workout. What matters are the people next to you. What matters is that you go all out and do your best every day and support those around you, because they will be the same ones who support you when you need it. Here at HCF: Together Every Athlete Matters

Moved to SA in Sept and had a few weeks to find a box before I left again for 6 weeks...thought I…read morefound a good one but thought I'd give Helotes Crossfit a shot. So glad I did!! The coaches are amazing, knowledgeable and right off the bat I felt welcomed by everyone. Their program is amazing and focuses on total body fitness. Foam rolling and soft tissue techniques, core gymnastics and yoga! Soon...a nutrition class...they do it all!! So if you're new in town or looking for a place to drop in, i highly suggest Helotes! See ya there!

From gym to meal prep and juices you can get it all here. Meal prep is tailored to your needs and…read morelikes, allergies, and weight goals. They offer Keto as well and the food is delicious as much as it is nutritious my favorite are the street tacos, super tasty yet healthier version. The bites are definitely worth trying they are a great low sugar way to satisfy a sweet tooth craving as well as get energy after a workout or just at a slowdown point in your day. They offer different flavors so try them all pre-order for curbside pickup and location is convenient on NW side of town. You will be glad you tried them. They also do special order cakes and cookies.

Nice shop. Good dance workout. I'll be back on Tuesdays for that. Learned new moves and got a good…read moresweat. Only $5 drop in fee

Sonny and team took me under their wing over the last year. This is my first CrossFit box and I…read morecan't imagine a better one out there. The community is great, teachers focus on fundamentals and class sizes are perfect. They focus on doing things right rather than heavy and fast. It's a great place for people interested in exploring the sport. They don't serve queso though. A little dissapointing.

CrossFit C/S is going to be one of the premier CrossFit gyms in San Antonio for quite a few reasons…read moreincluding the staff, equipment and the programming. The equipment is brand new and top notch. They have normal weight bars, bella bars and training bars. They have kettlebells, sandbells, rings, racks, pullup bars, boxes, rowers and wallballs among other things. They are a fully stocked CrossFit Box. The programming is done by Athlete Cell. These guys and gals are truly the mad scientists of the CrossFit world. Every movement has purpose, and the WODs are challenging and exhilarating! The true wonder of this Box is the coaching staff. All of the coaches here care so much about the clientele. They will all tell you that correct form is the MOST important thing. The coaches and clientele here are truly a family, and hey where else in the world can you go to not just meet a guy that was ranked among the top 50 CrossFitters in the WORLD, but be coached by him too? Do not pass Crossfit C/S up. And if you come to the 5AM class, make sure to say Hi to me! (YELPERS UNITE!!!!)

I have been to many CF boxes and this is by far my favorite one. Jason (owner) fosters a family…read moretype environment while kicking your ass. His coaches are very professional, hard working, knowledgable, and are machines. Celeste is one of the coaches there and first off, she is in a constant beast mode. This chic puts the dudes to shame! The other coaches are great too (Curtis, Jesse, Alex, I'm sure I am missing a few). The athletes that crush WOD's at CFL are motivating, friendly, and welcoming. Every time I am in San Antonio, I visit every day I can. They also have a smoothie bar, you can purchase supplements, and apparel there too. So you're probably thinking why I only gave it four out of five stars. Well, when I attend a CF box, I expect filacio and to be doing lines of blow off of strippers asses. Unfortunately, this does not happen at CFL, but I have been told my requests will be accommodated. I would even accept doing blow off of hot chic CF athletes, but call me crazy!

I've been away from San Antonio for several months now however this will be my first review of…read moreCrossFit Lackland. I visited and spent time in 7 different boxes across San Antonio. Being a garage gym guy I needed to see how I would fare in the daily competitive environment that boxes offer (you just can't get that working out alone or with one friend most of the time). While I have nothing negative to say about any of the gyms I dropped into, I do have much to rave about when it comes to CFL. Facility and equipment: Pretty straightforward here. They have all the equipment you need for a CrossFit gym. They have it and they have a lot of it. You won't be sharing bars or looking for space on a wall, blah, blah.. The facility itself is quite large and this is important when it comes to safety with large groups and the intense nature of CF workouts. Let me add that I've witnessed regular cleaning and maintenance of this facility and equipment. Oh, and there are 4 restroom/showers, a kids room, a separate kitchen area, and an entirely separate room where I would hide when I just wanted to do my own thing and avoid the hard work (thank you Jason). Parking is plentiful. Programming: Never had a bad thing to say about the programming. I am a Physical Therapist (selfless plug) and although I do not adhere to smart practices all the time, I can confidently say that programming here is competent enough that risk from overuse, or consecutive days of doing the same thing, just wasn't present. There was always a dynamic warm up that was relevant to the metcon and just enough strength and skill work to keep you maintained (if you want to be better then you def have to do more but most gyms will tell you that anyway). There is a ton more that I can add however I'm halfway through writing a novel now and I have a few more items to touch on. Coaches: Loved 'em all. Responsible and approachable. I'd say I made some of my best friends at this gym (not biased at all). If you've been part of a box before, you know there is always turnover in this area but I would argue that this is a good thing. New opinions and new flavors help growth. Owners: Jason is a motivator. You'll hate him, you'll love him, whatever. He won't let you quit without a push. He will help you find a new you. He didn't help me because I avoided him most of the time (I'm lazy, and arrogant). In all seriousness, I can't even begin to describe how grateful I am to have met Jason and his family, so I won't. You'd have to drop in and formulate your own opinions. I look forward to training or pcs'ing to San Antonio again for many reasons. These guys are one of those reasons. Hope you lasted through this review, trust me it could have been longer...

I'm diggin on my new gym!…read more After relocating from the northside I decided to switch up my gym membership to some place closer to my new home bc let's face it - I won't go often if it's not convenient... So, I decided to go back to the Spectrum. I was a member here for several years when I lived on this side of town before and I always loved it. This particular location is fantastic. The size of the gym is big enough to mean you probably won't have killer wait times and you also won't get lost wandering around. They offer a great class schedule and I appreciate the varied times of day each of the classes are offered so I can usually find something to fit my schedule. The instructors are really wonderful. I have attended classes here at various fitness levels on my way to getting in shape and I've never felt like I wasn't up to par to participate. They always offer great encouragement to keep going and push myself, which I completely appreciate. They have a women only fitness room, which I don't care a ton about having, but it does make it nice during peak hours to have some extra machines to jump on and get a good workout without the wait. The locker rooms are superb. I could spend almost as much time in the sauna as I do on the treadmill if I'm not careful. I don't have kids, but they do have a big kid's area so you can drop them off and get a workout.

Just a heads up, the Spectrum gyms have been purchased by Golds and this is now considered a…read moreplatinum tier Golds Gym location. The transition has been smooth but it has me sad that it's not considered a "fancy" gym any more. I looked at Golds before deciding to go with Spectrum despite the cost due to the amenities and convenience. I worked with Erin when deciding to join, and she had quick and thorough answers to all of my questions and concerns. I joined last summer with a friend who lives nearby. The location was a very big determining factor in our decision to join- it's between work and home for me, so it's not that hard to pack a bag and make myself go daily before coming home. When you first join, you get a free session with a trainer- this was relatively wasted on me, aside from learning how to use the elliptical and getting a more thorough tour of the facilities than my initial visit. Unless you have a specific goal you are trying to attain or are truly clueless about what you're doing and have no friends who can teach you, I would consider the trainers overpriced. Then again, I haven't used them so maybe they're worth it. Make your own decision. As far as classes, the first one I went to remains my favorite- Friday night zumba with Kim is the reliable constant to start off my weekend right. Kim is the best, and I would even travel to the Universal City location to work with her Sunday class on the rare occasion that I run into a scheduling conflict on Fridays. The other zumba classes at this location have run through a few different instructors- Monday is a sweet, peppy latina whose body moves in a way mine simply can't but her workouts wear me out appropriately; Wednesdays and Thursdays used to be Ana who was young and had an annoying habit of checking herself out in the mirror and who neglected to utilize verbal instructions, relying instead on participants copying her body motions which is difficult when she's not directly in your line of vision, but now she's gone and I miss her brutal workouts; she's been replaced by Annie who also does classes at Rogers Ranch and who does the body pump class immediately following on Wednesday but I haven't been ballsy enough to try it yet; and the weekend classes are either too early (830 on a Saturday? No thanks, please move this to 1030 or so) or have changed instructors frequently- Margaret/Margarita(?) to a Karen?, to yet another unfamiliar face. I've also taken yoga here, but not consistently so I cannot really comment on those instructors. Everyone I've worked with has been very professional and polite though. The gym itself seems huge when you first come in, and I was very self conscious at first, preferring to stay in the tiny, unventilated women's gym for the first several months of my membership before finally moving to the main room. The machines are almost always available, though the gym tends to get busy at 5pm when everyone gets off work- which is why I try to get there by 430, which is also perfect timing to watch Jeopardy for the first half of my workout! ;) The weights and resistance machines seem to be well-spaced and members are good about putting things back where they belong. Machines are usually in good working order, and I really appreciate the individual TVs on the middle row of ellipticals- that's where you're most likely to find me! The locker rooms are spacious and there are private nooks available for those who want them. I prefer the locker rooms at this location to others I've found at the Bandera Pointe and 281 locations. I have not yet utilized the pools or the steam room/sauna, but will update my review when I do. The thing I want to rave about most in this (excessively long) review is the EMPLOYEES and AMAZING CUSTOMER SERVICE! In addition to great classes, the front desk staff and locker room staff are the best! I am on a first name basis with the majority of the employees here (Devin, Jesse, Derek, Marissa, Erin, and all the rest!) and I have to say that it really does make a difference in my approach to working out. I feel more of a sense of belonging to this gym than any other I've been to, and it also gives me a mental sense of accountability- I am here daily, and they know it and expect me, and when they don't see me due to a vacation or my "cheating" on them with another location, they notice my absence. I am beyond thrilled with the staff here and they are a large reason I continue to come back. Had there been staff turnover when the Golds transition took place, I likely would have left. The membership is pricey compared to other options available, but none of the people here and the convenience of location (for me) can't be beat. The classes are great, and I look forward to utilizing more of the amenities and resources available. This is the best gym and I truly look forward to going here each day!