Fast forward one year since I started at Orange Shoe, I have really been enjoying my personal…read moretraining sessions at Orange Shoe and working with the trainers towards my fitness goals. The foot injury I came in with and had discussed with the trainers during my initial assessment has recovered very well. They designed a stretching program for me that helped tremendously. I can do cardio and high impact exercises again with no issues. Huge progress as I honestly thought my foot would never be the same again. Also, regarding my fitness goals, my goal was to build muscle and training sessions have been a nice mix of progressive strength training and conditioning. Workouts are always challenging, but doable, and leave you feeling like you exercised every single muscle group in your body. I now have muscle tone that was not there a year ago when I started. I feel stronger and can lift and squat weight that I never thought I would be able to. All the trainers are excellent. They are very knowledgeable, correct your form, and are very supportive, giving you the extra push you need whenever you feel you cannot possibly do another repetition or set. Also, I never cease to be amazed by Jake and his ability to detect muscle imbalances that may be causing difficulty with a certain exercise. If there is a certain exercise you cannot do, they will modify the exercise, and work to build up the weak muscles so you can eventually do the advanced version of the exercise with proper form. Orange Shoe is well worth the investment if you can manage it. I consider it an investment in my long-term health. I would recommend them 100% to anyone looking for some help with their health and fitness goals, whatever those may be, whether it's building muscle, losing weight, running a marathon, etc. They will design a program tailored to you and set achievable goals that will help keep you motivated.

The trainers seem to really strive to ensure every workout is a little different. The ones i have…read moremet are genuine, friendly people who seem committed to the concept and their customers (much unlike many trainers at the local McGyms). I typically use yelp to slam crappy businesses, but in this case I had to give Orange Shoe a big shoutout. I am really pleased with them and highly recommend giving it a try.

The staff is so inviting, helpful and energetic from the moment you walk in to the time you leave!…read moreWhat a great experience!

From the owner: Since 1992, Alloy has offered a premier personal training system that provides proven results for…read morepeople focused on healthier, active lifestyles...not the latest fitness fads. We welcome people of all fitness levels. Our superior customized personal training system uniquely focuses on clients who want to be in the best shape of their lives -- not just the younger fitness fanatics that many gyms target. People do better with coaching, encouragement, support, and accountability. Come experience our expert personal training team in Middleton, WI.

I have not excersised. I am 59. Eric has made it fun. I have been meeting with him for two moths…read moreand the difference I feel is amazing. I totally recommend Eric Foxman for training.

From the owner: I have been a certified Personal Trainer since 1995 and over the years my clients have come from…read moreall walks of life: 11 to 89 years of age, elite athletes, people living with cancer, expectant mothers, sports rehabilitation, competitive body builders, eating disorders, and most of all, people who just want to be in better shape. I have worked with hundreds of people, and I can help you achieve your health and fitness goals too!

The gym is gorgeous and Rob is the perfect workout cheerleader. I was never able to stick to an…read moreexercise routine at a gym before because I get easily bored, but Rob keeps my workout varied and fun. You get personalized attention and you have the entire gym to yourself during each workout session. I have a very demanding work schedule too, but Rob always works with me to make sure I get the exercise I need to stay healthy and reduce stress. I should also say that I've always struggled with high cholesterol and my levels went down 15% after 6 months of working out at Body Mechanix. Highly recommend it!

From the owner: Personal Training that Guarantees Results and Exceeds Expectations…read more Body Mechanix offers an intimate, energizing atmosphere in which Rob provides one-on-one, private, by-appointment-only training sessions, guaranteed to change your body. The outstanding Body Mechanix facility is your playground for getting in shape and offers a multi-faceted and holistic approach to fitness where exceeding client expectations is the norm rather than the exception. Choosing a personal trainer is just that... a personal choice that needs to match your personality and meet your fitness needs. Rob welcomes the chance to talk with you about your goals, explain his services and answer any questions you may have.

When I first start going to the gym, I was so excited because crunch is an amazing gym with an…read moreawesome business model. But there are constant problems on the maintenance side of things. Often times there's no soap in the soap dispensers in the men's room, the men's urinal, there's only one, hasn't been working for six weeks, machines breakdown and they don't fix them, and pads where you put your legs or arms are totally worn through the vinyl deep into the padding, and it will stay like that for months, and still nobody is replacing those. Absolutely pathetic.

I signed up for a membership at this Crunch location, not realizing just how packed it would…read moreactually be. For that reason and other factors, I canceled my membership, but I was charged for months afterwards. To keep this short, when I called to ask for a refund, the staff were friendly, but it ultimately is up to the manager, who is currently Josh, to issue a refund. Josh is very hard to reach - he's always "busy" (at least, that's what it feels like he instructs his staff to say). He made several false promises to me about my refund being on its way and when I asked him to send over documentation, he said "You don't believe me?" and he never sent over a single document. In the end, it took me 15 phone calls and 6 months to obtain my refund. His email is gm@crunchmadison.com but I wouldn't expect a response. Your best bet is to ask for him directly when you call or to physically stop in the gym and wait for him to come out of his office.

Peter Kraus Fitness opened in April 2019. I visited on the opening day and got to take a tour of…read morethe facility, which was led by Peter. I was so excited to meet Peter since I loved watched him on the Bachelor. My hopes were very high when I met him and he did not disappoint!! Peter was very personable and his passion for fitness was very clear. He was so excited about his business opening and graciously allowed my husband and I the opportunity to work out free of charge at the facility a few times to try it out. He even let me take a picture with him and went the extra mile to comment on the picture on Instagram. The facility itself is extremely clean, well organized, and even well decorated. There are several weight and cardio machines to choose from. All the machines are relatively new and accessible. There's even a training area covered in astroturf. They use this area for classes led by different instructors, including Peter. The classes are super fun and the instructors do a great job of training their members and making the classes fun. The gym has a great location in downtown Middleton. It's near several shops, apartments, and even a brewery right next door if you want to reward yourself after a great workout! There's even a bunch of green space in front. I was definitely considering becoming a member until we moved about 20 minutes North. We are thinking of moving back to the Middleton area one day so if we do, I will definitely be joining Peter Kraus Fitness.

TLDR: Every instructor is amazing and wants to make sure you have a great, enjoyable workout. If…read moreyou are looking for a low impact workout that will make you feel like you put in work, try Pilates! I moved to the area for a temp job and decided to try out Pilates for the first time. I had only done a college mat Pilates class and struggled a ton (but liked the challenge). It is really great that they require the intro class. It helped teach me a lot of basics and get use to the feeling. They give a chat to try and get you to become a member, but it doesn't feel predatory by any means. I only would buy class packages during my 3 months and then ended up paying for some individuals. Never did I feel pressured to sign up for a membership during my 3 months. But I will absolutely miss coming here. Every workout felt great and fulfilling. I have never been so consistent with workouts. My last month and a half, I went twice a week. Really did wonders for my mental health and fitness. I'm considering joining another Club Pilates back at home! So thank you to all the amazing people here!

This was my 2nd class in this location as I took the first class back in Nov of 2021. I purposely…read moresigned up for a day class where there were only 5 participants (good instructor to student ratio, IMO). Although the reformers are nicely spaced, but I still preferred a smaller crowd due to the Omicron situation. Everyone had to wear a mask properly while working out. The instructor wore one as she walked around the room. Nice work-out with clear instructions but any corrections. Sometimes I wonder if I was doing the pose correctly. I was glad to take another class but probably will wait out until the virus situation is more controlled. It wasn't easy to work out with a mask as it was hard to breathe (have mild asthma). Pilates is a great body workout and please try when you have a chance. Ample parking and clean/modern interior.