Great clean, friendly and affordable local gym! Staff is extremely knowledgeable!!!!read more

From the owner: If you live in the buford area and you're looking for a quaint neighborhood gym, then the best…read moreplace to work out is BFF. The intimate facility means you get the best classes and trainers in a tight-knit community of fitness enthusiasts.

Life Time in Lawrenceville is very conveniently located, just a short distance from both my church…read moreand home. I enjoy coming here regularly for swimming and strength training. One thing I've noticed is that the facility is constantly undergoing renovations. Since the beginning of this year, they have renovated the swimming pool, jacuzzi, and men's locker room, and now the women's locker room is being updated as well. While it's good to see continuous improvements, the ongoing construction can sometimes feel inconvenient and is a reminder that the facility is aging. My experiences with the staff have been mixed. Some employees are friendly and helpful, while others come across as less welcoming. One incident in particular left a disappointing impression. I accidentally left my phone at the Life Cafe table and realized it after I had already left the gym. When I returned, a young staff member asked to see my membership card. I explained that my membership information was on the phone I had left inside, but despite the obvious situation, he refused to let me enter without an ID. Even after explaining multiple times that I was simply trying to retrieve my phone, he continued insisting on identification. It felt like common sense and flexibility were missing in that moment. Another concern is the membership cost. I currently pay more than $180 per month, which is quite expensive. At that price point, I believe members naturally expect not only quality facilities but also consistently professional and understanding customer service. Despite these frustrations, I still appreciate the convenience of the location and the overall amenities the gym provides.

This review is specifically about how the basketball courts are being handled during the summer…read morecamp schedule. I pay over $300 a month for a membership, and one of the main reasons I chose this gym was access to the basketball courts. Unfortunately, the courts are unavailable Monday through Friday from 6 AM to 6 PM throughout the summer due to camp activities, yet members are still paying full membership rates with no discount or accommodation offered. For members who use the courts regularly, this removes a major part of what we're paying for. It feels unfair to eliminate access to a key amenity for an extended period while continuing to charge full price. I understand businesses want to run summer programs, but this situation seems focused on generating additional revenue at the expense of paying members. I raised these concerns with management and was told, "Sorry, nothing we can do." That response was disappointing and felt dismissive. For a gym at this price point, I expected better communication, better planning, or some effort to make things right for affected members. This was handled poorly.

One of the better gyms in the Buford area in terms of modern equipment. Can get quite crowded and…read moreparking spaces fill up fast in the evenings. They need to do better at synchronizing the many TV screens in the gym to the AudioFetch app. There are no exhaust fans above the toilet stalls in the mens locker room. The odor in the mens locker room can often be like falling into a sewer pipe.

They don't have the basic equipment. They have a lot of nice things, but they don't have seated…read morelaterals for your shoulders and they don't have enough hack squat machines. The people at the front desk can be a little bit irritating when asking basic questions. Some of them are very nice. By far the worst thing at this gym is the incessant horrible music that they play. The people who are working there think that their music that they're playing is what should be blasted at the highest levels. The music many times is not even in English. LA fitness cost more.. but it's better. Yes.. I can wear eat phones ...like the robots that "workout" here. I want to be part of the alive and paying attention people. Another thing is, that I joined for $20 to have all of the amenities of which there are only a few, and they keep raising the price. I signed a contract. But what is the contract if it's only agreed-upon by one person or one side of the agreement. I am now paying over $26. So they've raised it over six dollars and change in two years. And they have the gaul to charge me a fee in that price raise every month... for the ease of charging me. F them.

Silver Sneakers classes are great!! The instructors are all…read moreeasy to follow and helpful!

The childcare staff here are very inexperienced and lack the proper training to work with children…read moreof different needs. While I absolutely care about the safety of all children, there is no excuse for the way situations are handled here. Nearly every visit, within just 10 minutes of arriving, I am asked to remove my child -- which is both unreasonable and unprofessional. My son is autistic, and while he may express himself differently at times, that should be met with patience and proper training, not exaggeration or dismissal. The overall environment is unwelcoming, and I would not recommend this gym to parents looking for reliable childcare.

Honestly this gym surprised me I wasn't expecting much walking in but all I can really say is if…read moreyou pass by give it a try

Unfortunately there is nothing good I can say about this gym or my experience. Even before the…read morepandemic the club had inadequate wipes to keep the equipment clean. Apparently they assume you are signing a lifetime contract because even after dropping out, in writing, it is a battle to get them to stop charging for your membership. I finally had to get the credit card company to stop any payments.

Coach Philipe has cultivated a fantastic Jiu-Jitsu environment and it's clear he cares about his…read morestudents and wellbeing. Carmen at the front desk was kind and welcoming. The students interact with each other and are positive. Being a black belt coach myself I strive to absorb as much knowledge as I can and always learn something from him when I attend. Highly recommend- their new location is getting a cold plunge which is unheard of at most local gyms.

Great first impression -- friendly environment and committed coaches. Offers programs for both…read moreadults and kids. A solid choice if you're serious about training.

The people are friendly and welcoming. It is a Huge difference from a few years ago. They have new…read moremanagement since I bc was there last time and it shows. Thank you PF.

The AC is not working ,83F inside The smell is so bad…read morearound the store They not clean any more

I'm honestly disappointed and frustrated with my experience here. I found out our family insurance…read moreplan offers a Gold's Gym discount, so I tried to apply it to my membership when signing up. My wife is the primary policyholder and submitted the required form with my date of birth, phone number, and all the ID numbers. However, Gold's Gym staff kept insisting my name had to appear on the submitted form--even though the form is generated by an automated email system that only shows the primary policyholder's name no matter what you do. I also had my insurance card (showing both our names) and my ID available, but that still wasn't enough. To add to the frustration, when I tried to talk to someone higher up--like the owner or a manager--to get some common-sense resolution, I got absolutely no help. It was like talking to a brick wall. And to top it all off, they don't even offer a veteran's discount, which I find unbelievable in this day and age. I'm only going to this gym because of the insurance rate, but the sheer lack of common sense and customer service has left me really disappointed. I hope they can improve how they handle straightforward situations like this, because it really shouldn't be this hard. They get two stars just because the equipment is kept up.

They've replied that someone attempted to reach out to me, but never did. It's ok and no longer…read morenecessary. The person I encountered threw out number of prices. Never gave me a printout on anything about memberships. Didn't show me around. When I ask if I can meet the trainer, she said I had to be a member! That was my whole purpose of coming into that gym. Money is not an option. I literally pulled up in a G wagon that I bought for my 15-year-old daughter. So I'll just spend my money elsewhere. I have plenty of money to hire a Personal Trainer to come to my inside home gym . Wanted to support someone in a community, I guess I'll do as rich folks do and hire someone to train me in my home gym. I don't recommend this gym. 100% they reacted the way they did because I am an African-American female.