I have been a member since 06/2024 and have enjoyed going there. The staff is very friendly and…read morealways helpful. However, since they have recently decided to change the format of the gym and do away with the 30 minute workout section, my option has changed. I really liked the privacy of that area and felt very comfortable working out there. Now they have new machines, that I don't care for, and they are out in the middle of the floor for all to see. Because of this, I am going to cancel my membership, which is really sad for me. And I did go to other Planet Fitness's close to my house, and they all have been changed to this same format.

I'm really upset with the new equipment!!! I was expecting newer machines instead the took out the…read morean cruncher machine and the hip reduction machine! That's the only machine I used and they took them out!!! I'm changing facilities now!!!

Older gym with little to no amenities. Staff nice though. Odd hours per usual with the YMCAread more

Dear people thinking about gyms,…read more I am one of your friendly local fat ladies who goes to a gym. In particular, the Dryades YMCA is my gym of choice. There were three major factors that led me to join here: diverse facilities, sliding scale membership fees, and close to my house. Obviously "close to my house" won't help you choose this gym, but it was important for me because I am unlikely to actually go sweat my way through a workout unless I can get there in 5 minutes or less. This place qualified on that front. With ample street parking and bike parking, this is a decent place to be even if it's not close to your house. The actual facilities have a lot to offer. There are banks of cardio machines for the runners and walkers and spinners and stair climbers. Behind that are lots of weight training machines for folks who don't want to go the free weight path. There's a large rack of dumbells and weight plates for folks who just want to lift. Back in the corner are medicine balls, kettlebells, tension bands, yoga mats, exercise balls, and "make your own workout adventure" tools. And that's just the upstairs section! Downstairs is a beautiful natatorium, which is a fancy word for "indoor swimming pool." There are lanes for laps, a lift for folks with mobility issues, and lots of flotation aids for a good water workout. Both floors have locker rooms that are bring your own lock style with benches and showers. As for sliding scale, the Y is affordable when you consider all of these offerings. However, if you are making no money because you work in the service industry while paying for grad school, they offer financial aid forms to give you an income-driven membership price. I really love what I get from the Y and find it worth what I pay a month (slightly more than Planet Fitness, much less than everywhere else). I have not even begun to comment on the group fitness classes because I don't use them. But there are group fitness classes, too! Non-members can pay a little bit more to take classes here, but most classes are free for members. Yay! In conclusion, you can do much worse than this neighborhood gym with solid offerings. Xoxo, suzanne c Accessibility notes: Ramp up to main door. Doors open out. Front desk has low and high counters. Elevator for second floor access. Locker room doors are heavy and open in. Upper and lower lockers are available. Multiple showers have seats. Pool has a standard lift with a trained lifeguard during open hours.

One of the better gyms in the city and they definitely have a wide array of machines and workout…read moreequipment. Parking is pay per hour in the garage but after 5:30pm it's complimentary. Biggest plus is the hours they offer! Solid spot but a decent penny. Towel service is additional and lockers are first come first serve. They do offer an indoor pool which is nice!

Once again I arrive at the Reilly center to find the doors locked. Any reason they can conceive of…read moreto "adjust" the hours.... Sometimes it's just "unscheduled maintenance" ...Abysmal, inexcusably poor management. Nice facilities squandered by incompetent management.

This gym is decent. I don't have any complaints. There's a variety of classes, machines for lifting…read moreand cardio, and it's never too packed either. For the past couple of years, I've enjoyed the student rate that they offer; it's very affordable and comes with access to all the classes as well as the pool. There's something for everyone here, and they frequently have events. It seems a lot of them are catered to the geriatric crowd, but that is also a large percentage of the members here. Not too fancy, not too outdated. It's worth it for my current needs.

I suggest not to get a membership for just the pool too due to the old lady at the front desk…read moretelling members you get a reduced membership for august since the hours are limited because the lifeguards go back to schoo. I inquired about why do adults need a lifeguard OH I FORGOT ADULTS ARE LIKE KIDS NO COMMON SENSE. IF ADULTS CAN'T SWIM STAY IN THE SHALLOW END OF THE. Plus during the summer on the weekdays they stay open till 8pm yet on weekends close super early why not open for the hottest part of the day instead of really early people like to sleep in on weekend. Then during the summer my child who has adhd and autism was yelled at by a lifeguard duh it's a pool you're going to get splashed you don't like it leave. I couldn't tell you how many times a grown parent kicked me in the head but i didn't complain things happe. CAN WE SAY DUMB LIFEGUARD plus they are racist my family tried asking for the soft football and the lifeguards act like they don't know what a football is and ends up giving it to another family. they don't even take into consideration how many days we couldn't go swimming cause of the weather and they don't reopen after the 39 minute wait with no thunder or lightning in the area. DON'T WASTE YOUR TIME OR MONEY ON THIS PLACE. ALL THEY ABOUT IS STEALING YOUR MONEY!!!! Traci

I visited this OT (Orangetheory) location a few months ago while on vacation. I worked up a good…read moresweat and I got a nice, varied workout from Coach Will. The location is in a strip mall with decent parking. The facility is larger than the OT I frequent in my neighborhood. It's very spacious and there's plenty of room to spread out when doing the floor exercises. I accidentally went to the wrong OT when I had scheduled my session. When I called and told the staff I was going to be late, thankfully the staff at the Uptown location rescheduled me for the last class of the day without issue. Thanks a bunch OT Uptown for being so accommodating!

I loved this studio! Everyone was so friendly, the spacing of the equipment felt like a luxury that…read moreI didn't know I needed- I just didn't feel like I would trip over anything or anyone. Will was my instructor and has got to be one of my favorite instructors ever. At first, I thought he was monotone and the class would feel monotonous but as the class went along, his energy pumped up. You could tell he understood the assignment and what OTF is about- 12 spat points minimum for the afterburn if that's what you showed up for and high/bright-orange energy. As someone taking OTF classes just for the occasional extra push to my workouts; I found myself wanting to go back to this studio daily afterwards.

In town for the weekend and stumbled upon this cute little gym by our Airbnb. Slightly hard to find…read moreas it's tucked away in a multi use space but look for the yoga studio and find a directory. go upstairs and follow the signs. Anthony helped me with a day pass and was SO kind and welcoming (as were the other gym goers) pretty small space but great for those of us who don't need much and want to move. Cardio equipment, multiple barbells, dumbbells, cable machines. And again, a very warm staff. Funny signs on the mirrors made me giggle too. Will be back tomorrow! *bonus points for being queer friendly (I'm a straight female and also a personal trainer but I live in the south where this isn't always the case in our gyms unfortunately and here, I've never felt safer coming into a new gym alone)

I received an email my membership was past due and was threatened with collections. I don't live in…read moreNew Orleans and never stepped foot into this place. I called the number on the email and the man was so rude/threatening. I told him to file the collection today as I refuse to be bullied. I filed a complaint with the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and will proceed with all legal avenues. Stay away from this business and their unprofessional bully tactics.

I really enjoy the classes here (and Mid City). I would give 5 stars but some of the instructors…read morereally leave a lot to be desired. They either are like the dry eye commercial, yell at you like your 10th grade biology teacher when you're doing an experiment wrong, or treat the class like Catholic Mass (reformer, bosu, springboard, reformer, floor, reformer). My favorite instructors are Ava and Jeannie. Some instructors tell you what to do they instruct you what to do. Also, I find both of their classes challenging. I usually take morning classes and their isn't anyone at the front desk, but when someone is there they are pleasant.

Great Restore class ! Good location, easy to book nice staff . Lots of great merch in store .read more

Recently tried Hour Blast for the first time via ClassPass and so glad I did! It's a great workout…read moreand offers something different from other workout classes I've tried. First, if you're a first-timer, I'd recommend checking their social media pages or emailing the studio (they're super fast via email) to ask about the format of the class. Each class is different and some are better for beginners -- it's a very structured workout and can be kind of confusing if you're new to it. In every class, you spend some time on the treadmill and some time on the floor doing various exercises. My class was structured so that there were two shifts of people, half on the treadmills and half on the floors, and then we'd switch. The instructor gives instructions for both sessions simultaneously (this must be a hard class to instruct -- lots to keep track of!). On the treadmills, you spend a minute at a specific speed and incline and then you'll get new instructions. The instructor will give options for beginning/intermediate/expert and you can choose the incline/speed you want. On the floor, the exercises are all sorts of strength building movements. The class I went to was resistance focused, so we used resistance bands in every activity. It's definitely very fast-paced and takes some getting used to, and it was hard, but it also doesn't feel endless since the time periods are so specific and you're usually doing one specific exercises for one minute maximum. The reason I gave it 4 stars instead of 5 is that the studio itself is very small and wasn't as clean as many other fitness studios -- the ground was a little dirty and the water cooler needed cleaning.

I love hourblast!!!! This is the best work out there is! The only gripe I have is that sometimes…read morethey book too many girls in a class & it's hard to maneuver between people for the floor exercises. They shouldn't put certain exercises next too each or allow too many people to be on the floor so it's not constant bumping into each other. Also, it would be nice if they swept the floors more. Or at least in between classes. I hate doing planks, push ups etc. with peoples hair all over. Yuck!!