When I first moved to Tallahassee, I looked for a gym in hopes to find both a place I could work…read moreout at, as well as a means to make friends. I chose Club Pilates as it's a reputable chain, they were brand-spanking new, and my bad ankle needed to work on balance. I figured it was an all-around win. Unfortunately for me, all that glitters isn't gold. Yes, the gym was pristine and the manager (or is she the owner?) Hannah is a sweetheart. Heck, all the trainers are sweethearts. Ditto with the front desk. I have no issue with their human capital. My issue stems from their app. To sign up for a class, you need to use their app, and depending on what time you select for class, the class may be already full. Yes, there's a waitlist, but the odds of getting off of it are hit or miss. Oh, and if you miss a class, you are charged for it either financially if you're a full-fledged member or you lose a class if you aren't. I understand the concept of being held accountable, but having to call to explain you're in the middle of a traffic jam isn't appealing to me. I suppose what it is is simply that I was spoiled by the gym I was a member of down in South Florida. To me it just wasn't working out, it was a family. I didn't experience the same at Club Pilates, and while that's not necessarily a bad thing, that along with the fact that I'm used to more intense exercise made me cancel my membership. Ultimately I was just okay with my experience there, and if I'm paying $199+ a month for that, well... I'm better off seeing what else is out there.

Justtttt when I was heavily considering cancelling my membership (because I didn't feel like I was…read moregetting much out of my membership/the flow sessions), I attended a cardio sculpt class taught by Jackie. She gets 5/5 stars! I loved her playlist, the energy she brought to the class, and the overall representation of another African American woman in this predominantly white space was the extra push that I needed. Because of her enthusiasm and guidance, I'll be sticking around for a bit longer and will likely exclusively do the cardio sculpt classes unless I just want a really good stretch or slow day.

I am leaving this review only because this company uses software that obtains your information…read morethrough it's ads apparently. I just received a phone from them stating that they "Received my information" and wanted to talk about me about joining. When I asked how they "received my information" they informed me I must have clicked an ad or social media post. I do not recall doing so, but its possible I clicked something. Regardless, clicking an ad should should not result in a phone call. I find this to be predatory marketing behavior. It immediately makes me not trust this business. I will say the person I spoke to was very nice and said they call people all the time who do not recall clicking an ad. They understood I was not interested and polite about it. Ultimately this person is just doing their job. Given that we live in a world where data is stolen, sold and people get inundated with spam calls I think its bad practice to use this type of marketing for a "local" business. It feels predatory and out of touch.

There's only six designated parking spots if that, very inconvenient when there's like 100 plus…read moremembers and you have six parking spaces in Collegetown so parking can be horrible anywhere in the area. I can't count how many times I've had to leave without going to complete my workout simply because there was absolutely nowhere to park. you spend the entire day waiting on your workout time and get there and find that it's full of people that aren't even on the schedule that just decided to join Friends or whatever it can be incredibly frustrating. Today is one of those days where I absolutely could not find anywhere to park after waiting all day to go do my workout after work once again drove Home incomplete for the price I pay. They should have a lot more parking than they do. So disappointed!!

I have surveyed the market and I can tell you that Fit and Functional Is the best in individualized…read morephysical therapy. I had been essentially bed-ridden for 18 months, primarily with serious nerve damage from a fall down a long flight of steps. After many surgeries, my pain management team gave me a choice of 10 physical therapists. I stayed with my first choice for 6 months. Although highly rated, they did it "by the book" without regard to my personal situation. And it was not a private session: A physical therapist would get me started on an exercise and then get the next person started. What's more, even with medical insurance, my out-of-pocket costs were very high. Over time, I visited every place on the surgeon's list, tried some, and was eventually referred to Fit and Functional by a family member who is excellent at medical research. She recognized that Sherman and his staff had the exceptional training I needed. My situation could not be handled with a cookie-cutter approach. I have been with Fit and Functional for 10 months. First, they worked on my balance issues so I would stop falling even on a level surface. They have steadily helped me regain strength and stamina. I go twice a week and work with a private physical therapist who is terrific. I could not ask for anyone better - this includes Sherman and anyone else I've worked with. They understand MY body and what I need to do. Sherman diagnosed my lymph node problems before the medical doctors did and he adjusted my sessions accordingly. I am steadily improving and look forward to my sessions there, which, by the way, cost less than the recommended physical therapists.

Customized programs, Sherman and his staff understand the benefits of developing core strength,…read morewhich is missing in many workout programs. Love their dedication and commitment to helping their clients reach their goals. This is a group you can trust.

Staff has been very nice, facility is very clean. I am extremely happy with my membership so far!read more

Premier is true to its name. The amenities are superb: pool, basketball court, racquetball courts,…read moreindoor track, numerous weight circuits, various weight lifting machines and equipment, cycling studio, myriad cardio machines, and another workout studio offering various classes. Another plus, everything is CLEAN. I used to be a member of another gym that was rarely cleaned and their machines were subpar. Their locker/shower areas are decorated with modern tiles, and televisions look back at you behind the mirrors over the sinks. There are saunas and steam rooms as well. Like many gyms, you get a few complimentary training sessions a year. Vale restaurant has a small section when you walk in as well. I am quite pleased I joined Premier.

There is Great energy in this studio! Smiling faces to welcome you :) I like how there is a variety…read moreclasses at a variety of times. Surely you can find a type of class and time that works for you! I especially like the stretch clases and I feel so refreshed after attending. Shout out to Jessica as she is a great instructor

This studio is great but Nikki is an especially good trainer She pays attention to all in the class…read moreand has helped me improve a lot

Whether you're a barre elite or just a newbie looking to get in shape while having a little fun,…read morethe Refinery will welcome you in with open arms and show you the ropes! The Refinery is a barre fitness studio that has created a process called BodyREmix: Release. Revive. Retain. to help you sculpt your body in the best and fastest way possible! Their Barre Original classes are one hour low impact workouts that still target the total body. Taking a strong influence from ballet, yoga, and pilates, barre is about performing small movements to strengthen muscles that you didn't know you had! Every strength segment is followed by a brief stretch to soothe your muscles and limit soreness. On my last visit, Sheryl Webster, the instructor and the business owner, took us through a tough but fun Barre Original workout set to some upbeat music that kept you pushing through the pain! I was so glad to see both seasoned barre athletes and rookies like myself out there! I thought I was at least mildly in shape before taking the class, but I was suffering from a special level of soreness that I didn't know was possible afterwards. I can certainly attest to how good of a workout barre is! You may become addicted, since they make it hard to go back to boring ole weight lifting! Seriously, give a barre class a try!

Wow! Yes! Great place to be! Great instructors, great music, clean space. There are two bathrooms…read moreand one even have a shower. I love it here, I walk away feeling good after every class. Good vibes here Update 3/12/20 I still love it here! While it may be easy to make a first good impression, it is more difficult to sustain it and they have sustained it in all ways, earning my trust and loyalty. They are willing to work things out , respect you, and are open to receiving feedback. I think the best woman in Tallahassee can be found here! I feel happy to be a member at this place , and I plan to continually join Refinery as long as I'm in Tallahassee!