Got a membership thru active and fit direct, and stuck with it when they required you choose one gym. Consistently clean, convenient hours, not the biggest gym and it doesn't have everything, but it checks a lot of boxes and is generally a friendly comfortable place to workout. read more

Excellent gym! Tremendous staff! Super clean and an amazing bargain! I could not be more pleased! Best gym ever!

I am compelled to share my extremely negative experience at this gym, as it left me thoroughly dissatisfied and frustrated. The restrictive policies enforced by the management have tarnished what could have been a positive fitness journey. their policy regarding personal trainers and guest assistance. It is utterly absurd that the gym prohibits individuals, even friends or family members, from offering basic guidance and support during workouts. I find it mind-boggling that they discourage members from seeking help from knowledgeable individuals, hindering the overall progress and enjoyment of workouts. Moreover, what infuriates me is the blatant inconsistency in enforcing this policy. When I brought my brother, who possesses the same level of expertise as my friend, we were conveniently allowed to work out together without any interference. However, when I attempted the same with my friend, the owner immediately pounced on us, accusing him of being a personal trainer and restricting our workout. The lack of consistency and fairness in implementing their own rules is simply unacceptable. Beyond their misguided policies, the gym fails to create an inspiring and supportive environment. While some staff members are friendly, the overall attitude from the "personal trainers" and owner at the gym leaves much to be desired. It seems that genuine assistance and guidance are replaced with a robotic adherence to senseless rules. As a newcomer to the fitness world, I expected encouragement and guidance from experienced individuals. Unfortunately, this gym has proven to be a disappointment in that regard. Furthermore, although the facilities and equipment meet basic standards, they lack any standout features or cutting-edge advancements. The gym appears to prioritize enforcing unnecessary rules rather than investing in top-of-the-line equipment or creating an inviting atmosphere for its members. In summary, my experience at this gym has been nothing short of a nightmare. The management's rigid policies, lack of consistency, and unhelpful staff have turned what should have been a positive fitness journey into a regrettable decision. I strongly advise potential members to seek alternatives that prioritize member support, flexibility, and a welcoming environment. Save yourself the disappointment and frustration by steering clear of this gym. read more

Convenient location, decent selection of equipment for a medium-sized club, never crowded, chill vibe and increasing selection of fitness classes. read more

Pay a little more and go to another gym. Shady billing and very little to offer. Run, don't walk, to a better gym.

This place sucks! like 2 bench press machines in the entire gym. Terrible gym. how are you going to be a busy gym with just 2 dedicated bench presses. read more

Catherine is an AMAZING staff member and went above and beyond with her customer service. Her friendliness was memorable and so was the gym. For a rather small gym, there are plenty of machines, dumbbells, and lifting racks to satisfy anyone's needs as long as it's not too crowded. read more

I have been a member of 7-8-9 fitness clubs over the years (I'm an old man!), and the Retro Fitness in Annapolis is the best all-around one I've ever "seen". Impressive place. Super clean, never too crowded, clearly exceptionally well managed, not overpriced, front desk workers stay engaged, and are always friendly, and ready and willing to assist. Always plently of room, and multiple areas, for me to stretch or jump rope. I can't think of any negatives. read more

Great gym! Had to switch because 24 closed down. Retro has everything I need. It has a turf, sleds, Olympic lifting platforms and all my usually machines. read more

I recently joined this gym and already love it. Despite the ketchup and mustard coloring of the place and most of the equipment, the equipment is all really nice with Bluetooth capability and headphone connectivity on the cardio equipment. There are also free weights, spin bikes and the room where they do floor classes are both available for your use in between classes, a smoothie bar with protein bars and similar snacks, containers of various pre- and post-workout powders for sale, and full body circuit machines. The staff are nice and very helpful. The only drawback I have found is that the open hours are shorter than I would like and there are limited classes on the weekends, but I'm hoping as they gain more membership those things will be expanded. The memberships are good, starting at $20/month so less expensive than a lot of gyms, and the location in the mall seemed weird at first but honestly it's very convenient. I definitely recommend checking them out. read more

i have been lifting at the gym for over a year now. this particular retro fitness recently got a new manager, i don't recall her name (maybe because she never introduced herself to me). at first i was excited for a female gym manager as i love the representation. after having my first encounter with her, i was disappointed. she was very rude and not personable at all. i feel as though most people would think a manager should go out of their way to be very kind and talkative to the customers/ community but i have not seen this. i had an encounter with her where my membership card wouldn't scan as their computer was acting up, and she gave me complete attitude. also, when i am the gym i only see this manager speaking, and what looks like gossiping, to the other staff members and trainers. i have yet to see her be personable with the gym members. i have friends who also go to this gym and they have agreed with me about her attitude as well. i wanted to put my two cents into this review as i have been attending this gym for a while now. i did choose to put three stars as i do enjoy this gym and the atmosphere, most of the time. read more