This is THE place for exercise if you are over 50 and/or tired of the big box gym. The trainer is…read moreknowledgeable and patient and agile at working around health issues. I love the classes because they provide a social enjoyment while hitting all the balance, power, cardio and strength moves. And the owner/trainer is 66 so he understands my needs.

From the owner: I help folks over 60 build the strength, balance and endurance needed to maintain an active life…read more I've been trained as an Active Aging Specialist and lead small group classes via zoom. There are advantages in having a trainer who understands the needs on an older body.

Lillah and I have been friends for over 10 years…read more She has helped me with yoga since we first became acquainted. She is extremely knowledgeable and is very in tune with how yoga is supposed to work regarding the human body. She is insightful and thoughtful, and I am so lucky to be able to call her my friend.

Had my first experience with yoga in Asheville and was completely blown away! Yoga with Lillah is…read morelocated in One Center Yoga. I arrived early to find parking but there was a lot next door to the building with free parking for yoga students. When first entering, I was greeted with a friendly smile by Chelsea. She was quick to help me because there were so many yoga tools and I was unsure what would be needed for class. I walked into the studio room and wow! The view of the outside is gorgeous. Lillah seems to know everyone in her classes and was quick to introduce herself to me. We began yoga therapy and throughout the entire class she was offering knowledge about yoga, the body and her self experience. This was reassuring because I had only taken yoga a few times before and always left wondering if I performed the poses correctly. She readjusted me a few times and I was happy she was willing to help. Overall, it was a great experience and I can't wait to go back!

I don't do Pilates classes here. But they do offer body rolling and foot fitness both of which I…read moreadore. I can't say enough good things about the body rolling and foot fitness classes. It's been fantastic and my body from my feet up is infinitely happier with me. Try it you might like it!!! (from previous 4 star review) (updated review) Ok. So I used to do body rolling classes that they offered here. But then due to what I can only assume is poor management communications they canceled that class and I found out by showing up to said canceled class and there were a bunch of kids dancing or something. So that left me with a pre-paid 10 class body rolling punch card that I can't use. The Pilates looked really neat and I had thought about trying it out. Now not so much. Building is a lot out of the way for me and I was not that impressed with the space. There is no check-in/waiting area so the next class will get there early and just stare at the current class awkwardly. Overall meh. Teachers may be great but they need to work on their communication skills.

This place is terrible. Its not the teachers that are terrible but the person who runs the place…read more Make sure if you go there, that you keep track of your class package because otherwise they are liable to turn around and take money from you. When I first bought my mat package, I was not initially informed that there was a three month expiration date, and they have a very inconvenient schedule for the classes they offer. I went away on vacation and found out I had to use all of my classes within a month. I managed to squeeze in all but two (truly a feat) and got a nasty e-mail saying, you're 3 months is up. Is this how to treat customers? I think not! I still had some reformer classes ($20 a class) left and then I called in and the attendee said you owe us money. This place is totally WHACK! I definitely advise against going to it. The teachers are fine, but the way they run it is very questionable. Stealing money from clientele is not OK!

This gym feels like a family! I always sing "rolling with my homies" to myself as I'm driving there…read more As a woman, I've always felt super safe and respected even though BJJ by its nature is all physical contact. I've been here for a year now and feel so confident and strong. Also, I love all the instructors' laid back sense of humor combined with serious instruction. Love you guys!

Take this review how you want, just know that I have no reason to lie about this place. Johnny Buck…read more(main instructor/owner the way he explained it) makes fun of the mentally ill with a lot of maliciousness. 7 months into my BJJ journey and taking my training very seriously; I saw a student go up to Johnny and say (referring to one of the mentally Ill students who would train with us) "I was worried about hurting him" in which Johnny responded with "Oh no, they're really strong, they can handle a lot, and uh don't worry if you hurt em because they're not even human so..." Racism is prevalent here, don't be fooled by their kindness at first. Johnny used to call me mutt before I confronted him on that. There's plenty of cops that go to this gym so if the "leader" is encouraging making fun of mentally ill people and racism then you have a cycle that will continue throughout the community. This "gym" pushes a 12 month commitment for new members. They speak under their breath about you here if you don't submit to their culture or their way of thinking. It's almost like a cult in a way. The main reason why I wrote this review is because I felt it was my civic duty to let anybody who's innocently trying to learn self defense to protect others, are not taken advantage of like I was. My advice to new and potential future customers is to please stay away from that place but if you do want to check it out then I suggest you listen to your gut, stay true to who you are, and if you believe in God stay close to him because this guy and his ilk aren't good people. -Message to Johnny: What you teach is a perversion of what real humans naturally feel. Real humans have empathy. You don't.

SWEAT LOCAL! Underground Fitness is more than just a…read moregym--it's a locally owned community where you can push yourself, reach your goals, and feel truly supported. Whether you're training for a competition, improving your overall fitness, or maintaining your strength to age well, UF has a workout for you. The owners, trainers, and members create an encouraging environment that welcomes everyone, no matter where they are on their fitness journey. If you're looking for a place to get fit and support a local business at the same time, this is it. Join Underground Fitness--you won't regret it! #SweatLocal

This is a great place to work out! It was easy to drop in for a class. We had a challenging…read moreworkout! Everyone was friendly & if we're in this area again, we'll definitely drop in again!

I can't say enough good things about Eric!! Eric is…read moreeverything you want in a personal trainer. He is patient and understanding and yet he also pushes you to work hard at every single work out. There are days when I doubt my strength and ability but he never does and always encourages me to keep going. When I first met Eric I was a total newbie to the gym and strength training. I could barely hold a 10 second plank much less lift any sort of heavy weight. Now I'm doing one minute planks and I'm doing 35 pound shoulder presses! My squats and deadlifts needed serious help and with Eric's help and guidance I can now deadlift 105 pounds. If you're looking for the best personal trainer in Asheville, look no further because Eric is without a doubt the guy you're looking for!

My personal trainer is Eric Simpson. I've been going to him for 18 months or so and find him to be…read moreknowledgeable and concerned with my goals. He provides instruction in the best technique to avoid injury and maximize gain. He's not new to this field as he obviously has been working out forever. He knows how to do it right and he knows how to guide and direct his clients with respect and concern to prevent injury. I really couldn't recommend him more. He's the guy for you.

Great place to workout in overall! It's a huge facility and…read moreyou don't have to just do the CrossFit classes like other gyms. There is a station for Oly weightlifting, Cardio, even a basketball hoop out back and what appeared to be archery stuff. I got really good hands on coaching and although I train quite often was able to improve a lot on my clean technique. I travel a lot and always like to visit different local gyms and this place definitely is a part of the Asheville vibe and character and would highly recommend it.

On a scale of cotton candy to Brussels sprouts, Summit Crossfit is a plate of steak and brussels…read moresprouts. Protein and greens obviously supports an active lifestyle, but the flavor of a good steak and steamed brussels sprouts vaults this simple meal to staggering deliciousness and optimum performance. My sister attends this box regularly, but I have next to no experience with CrossFit. After attending a couple of Saturday morning bootcamp classes at 9 am on a few different visits to Asheville, I wanted to try some mid-week classes. The coaches and students were friendly and focused. Aaron, the owner, stayed nearby to help me modify movements to my skill level. I walked away challenged and excited to return. I really appreciated that the coaches are committed to good technique and speak up to help correct incorrect movements. Although most of my fitness experience is anchored in dance training, I felt welcome at this Crossfit facility, and I wish I lived in the area so I could attend regularly.