I have had the privilege to train with Guy for the last few years. He is extremely personable and…read morevery knowledgeable with the various exercise and weight training programs needed offered. He makes the workouts enjoyable, challenging and definitely rewarding. He has been conscious of working around injuries and building muscle groups to prevent injury- something much needed in my mid-40s! Guy is great with all of his clients and I am happy to suggest going for a few sessions and getting your life in check!

The BEST Trainer! No, seriously : Baltimore magazine's Best Trainer/Best Fitness coach for four…read moreyears running! I've been seeing Guy Cragwell for my training since 2012 and he has helped me to transform my body. No training session is ever the same with his unique & personal approach to training the individual. Not cookie cutter. Difficult & challenging but its not supposed to be easy. Highly highly recommended!

I've had 8 sessions with personal trainer Tony and I'm going into my next 8. I've had other good…read moretrainers before but as I've gotten older I've been more worried about "keeping up" in the gym plus a few aches and pains are slowing me down so I was nervous going in and he has taken the nerves away because he checks in, listens, proactively pivots, and he's flexible when my work schedule changes. I would recommend Tony to anyone.

Pete is the absolute best! I've been training with him for over a year and love every session…read more Great vibe at Sanctuary. Plus, they have the have the best tasting water in all of Fells Point.

Disgusting roach filled gym with shady managers who have fraudulent practices. Don't join this gym…read moreunless you want roaches to crawl into your belongings through the holes in the lockers. Don't join this gym unless you're ready for them to fraudulently charge you $680 several months after you have canceled the membership. When approached about this discrepancy, the manager, Ashley Harvey, states that policy ALLOWS them to illegally charge you months after you have canceled. So there you have it. Out of the horse's mouth. A quick scroll though the reviews will indicate that this has happened with may other members. Choose wisely if you're wondering if this gym is for you. Current members, take heed and prepare to be in close contact with your banks should you ever decide to cancel.

Customer seevice relations is extremely poor…read more Warning. My info was provided so I could tour and see what the gym was like. Would've been awesome since I work downtown. However, before I even stepped foot into the gym, multiple employees called and text me. I feel like this, and I am sure others do too, of I say I will be there on Monday, I will be there on Monday. Unfortunately, they will call and text you almost everyday, even after you share when you will take a tour. Look, I don't owe you any money, don't call me as if I do. I couldn't take the harassment and never even went to take a tour. If employees can't respect my time, I don't want to be a member.

City Fit is the best gym and no one will ever change my mind about it…read more I've been a member since June 2018. I'm not the typical person you think of when you think about a gym person and I have struggled with society's perception of my fitness. Knowing this when I began looking into gyms and that I would need guidance and accountability I looked for a gym that I could get training at. I knew that joining a chain wouldn't be a good fit because I would be someone paying the rent and I wouldn't feel supported. Then I found City Fit! At the time I was still living in Mount Vernon and over the moon I could walk there. I went in for a tour/ introduction and joined in the spot. Over the past 3.5 years, City Fit has brought so much into my life. Suz is an amazing trainer and always willing to meet you where you are at, no matter what. She pushes all of us in ways that prove to us we are more capable than we give ourselves credit for. I have made wonderful friends from the gym, but it's not a requirement. The community is there, we support each other, and that is what makes this gym so special. I've always preferred the small group training over classes because I am personally more self-aware when I am doing something wrong in a class vs. in small group. That's a me thing; their classes are great though! I've taken a few and done cardio while others were in session. When the pandemic hit, CF closed (obv) and found a way to adapt. Suz began posting workout videos, hosting zoom classes and sent at home work outs as we requested. She even loaned supplies out to those who needed things at home. Upon reopening, she further adapted by starting with 60m workout slots to keep everyone safe. Now the gym is open to classes with limited sizes, but you can still sign up for open gym slots and she still hosts zoom classes. All of these things have been crucial... but at the end of the day the thing that has been the most impactful is the love and support that flows from this establishment. No matter what stage of life or mentality, Suz meets me where I am at. She helps me see my goals and celebrates with me when I accomplish them. She never makes me feel bad when I fall off my routine because I have too much going on. Suz is the owner and trainer, but many of us call her our dear friend. This is mirrored in the community members here too. If you are looking for a gym to support you and your goals and one that you won't feel invisible at, I highly suggest City Fit. Take a tour or try a class! I promise you, it's worth it.

City Fit is a great gym to join. It has a relaxed atmosphere, so you don't need to feel out of…read moreplace if you are new to working out or self-conscious. The owner goes above and beyond to make sure you get what you want out of your fitness journey. Everyone that belongs loves the place!

While in the area, I decided to workout in this gym instead of going across town to the one I…read morenormally go to. Plus it waa said to be new and good. Ita located in the circle area by Raw Juice. I could see parking to be a hassle as its tight. The gym is below apartments and surrounded by other shops. Once I walked in, I was greeted and as I am accustom to a norm of being provided with a towel or 2; I asked as I was provided and was told they dont provide them at this location. I then asked the direction of the locker room for women as this was my first time at this location. This is definitely new and updated compared to Reisterstown location but smaller then Padonia. I went to the locker room, changed out to gym fit and browsed the place to adjust for working out. Unfortunately, my brain didnt adjust well as thete arent towels nor mats. Its pretty small, and split level with stair master/treadmull and other machinery of the sort upstairs. The gym presented clean throughout as well as quiet. Im not sure if its due to it being 2pm. Needless to say, I did not workout as this gym is minimal with what Im use to receiving and wasnt prepared for this gym without the towels and mats I would probably only come if the others closed for whatever reason. So with that being said, I personally will continue wirking out at Reisterstown or Padonia locations.

So I recently quit my old gym and decided to sign up for Brick Bodies again. The facility is small…read morebut well maintained with a decently equipped weight room and tons of treadmills, stair masters, and ellipticals. One of my biggest complaints about my old gym was that it didn't have nearly enough treadmills for the size of the facility so I was often waiting for someone to leave at peak hours. This has never been an issue at Brick Bodies. I also love that the cycling room is typically open and available for use even if there's no class going on. The locker rooms are oftentimes clean and I love the lockers with built in locks -- no need to bring your own! I don't do any of the classes here anymore (mainly because I'm also a CorePower member and prefer their classes) but they offer a wide array for different skill levels. I took one barre class here but wasn't a fan of the instructor and the pace of the class wasn't intense enough for me. I would love to see towel service be introduced here. When I joined back in 2021 I thought the lack of towels was a Covid-era, thing but fast forward to 2026 and they still don't provide any. It's $50 a month ($25 every two weeks) making it a more affordable option compared to my previous gym.

Highly recommend Activate Body!…read more I've been training at Activate Body for a month now and love the setup. They offer strength training for all ages, but they specialize in the 50+ age group, which is exactly what I was looking for. The classes are small and intimate, ranging from just 3 to 6 people. Because of the small size, you get a ton of attention from the personal trainers, and sometimes you even end up getting a 1-on-1 session. If you want a gym that gives you personalized guidance without the intimidation of a massive fitness center, this is i

I was with them 9 months, but when I had a sudden job/money issue I asked to terminate my plan,…read morehoping to come back. I then found out they would charge a $350 termination fee! So disappointing. Not a "special community" as they advertise, just another gym with fine print and headaches.

This Planet Fitness is a completely serviceable, average example of the PF franchise. It's usually…read morereasonably clean, has enough equipment to accommodate everyone with limited waiting except during peak hours, and mostly polite patrons. The price is definitely right: $24 a month for the cheaper plan advertised as "$15/month" and $29 a month for the "$24.99" "Black" membership that allows you to use any PF location, massage chairs and tanning beds. (Actual prices I mentioned includes the additional annual and starting fees). The downsides--not horrible issues, but at times bothersome: -Dumbbells max at 75 lbs -No barbells/benches--only Smith machines -Some equipment needing servicing -The locker rooms seem to be in a constant state of disrepair with damaged stalls and showers, which seems common at many gyms -Staff don't seem inclined to remind patrons to be respectful of others when they are loudly moaning from pleasurable workouts, shouting music lyrics, and playing music on speakers

Outstanding downtown location…read more Larger space and more workout equipment than Merritt and other gyms in the area. The workout equipment is excellent, generally kept in decent condition and updated regularly. Simple, fair membership agreements that can be canceled, temporarily suspended, changed to other PF locations, all easily. This is NOT common in the fitness industry. Other clubs seem to compete for which one can write the most one-sided, burdensome and overall toxic membership agreements. A simple $25/month membership allows one to visit any Planet Fitness facility in the world and there are around 2,500 Planet Fitness facilities. With a Black Card ($25/month) membership, you can bring a guest whenever you wish. Never any charge for bringing one guest. You can bring more than one guest for a small payment. Easy going staff, chill ambience. The folks who work out here are mostly there to work out. Negatives? The locker rooms need to be updated. They don't have a pool or sauna. But overall, for a large, well-equipped urban fitness center, Planet Fitness on Charles Street is extraordinarily well-priced and in my view a great place to work out for those of us who work, live or visit in the urban core of Baltimore City.

My experience with Fivex3 has been excellent. I worked with Emily through the online hybrid…read morecoaching option. She created my lifting program for me each week, I completed my workouts at home and sent her videos of my lifts throughout the week for feedback, and every month I visited her awesome gym in Baltimore for an in-person coaching session. Choosing to work with Emily was one of the best decisions I've ever made in my fitness journey. Not only is she incredibly knowledgable about lifting, but she's also fun, patient, and encouraging! My form on all of my lifts (squat, deadlift, overhead press, and bench press) improved dramatically as a result of Emily's coaching. She pointed out corrections that I would have never noticed on my own. Her guidance gave me the knowledge and confidence to add some serious weight to my lifts and now I'm stronger than I have ever been in my life. If you're considering a membership or coaching with Emily or anyone at Fivex3, just go for it! You will be incredibly happy that you did!

Fabulous gym I live…read morein Minnesota, where there is no Starting Strength gym. A year ago I went to a Starting Strength seminar in Wichita Falls, Texas. I've been training consistently but had a very inconsistent deadlift and some chronic form problems on my squat and press. Craig fixed all of that in one private session. Worth the money. Worth the time.