Very nice gym and the staff are amazing. Everyone is helpful and the gym itself is not too…read moreintimidating. Easy to sign up and you can try it for free so thats awesome. Some of the machines are older but they still get the job done. It is more expensive than the big box gyms so if you are looking for basic workouts it might not be the place for you. They are way more personal and helpful than other gyms.

Still a great gym - recent remodel looks really good with the new logos on the walls and windows -…read morenew paint also. They have a good array of membership packages for you to choose from which would suit the hard-core gym folks and the not-so (like myself). It's also now open 24 hours and entry is via a swipe of your membership card. Very clean, as always and never too crowded!

Great place to REALLY WORK OUT. Great vibe, and the owner is a Gentleman. I recommend to anyone who…read moreis serious about working out. Thank me later.

I love it here! Everyone is so nice and helpful. It's like everyone that comes here just tries to…read moremake everyone better. Great environment!

I really enjoyed my trainer John but the owner- Ryan is a bit rude in his demeanor! Wanted to…read moreinquire about hyrox training and was in the area. I regret reaching out! No hours on the door to get to the actual studio. I searched hyrox on their website...it says nothing! Hence why I wanted to stop by.

Being a former OrangeTheory and CrossFitter, I thought it would be fun to try a similar gym while I…read morewas using Class Pass to find a new workout "home."I attended a"Brew Strength" class and this was NOT welcoming for a newcomer. I was told to come 15 minutes early, and I did, but then no introduction or explanation was provided besides, "there's the locker room and the workout will be downstairs" so I just stretched on my own. It was unclear what to do in some regards, especially since there were way more people than stations available. There were not alternative movements demonstrated or suggested for individuals who needed another option due to injury or skill level. People did not wipe down equipment between rotations. The coach did not correct form for anyone or provide recommended weights for any of the exercises. The actual workout itself and music were good, but only if you can catch on quickly and make it work. I do not intend on going back.

I signed up for a self defense class that was hosted here. The space is bright, no shoes worn in…read moreclass. The owner was friendly and a few of those in attendance had taken classes in this studio space. There are cubbies for your personal belongings and a space to hang up coats. All scheduling is done through the mind body app.

I joined Afterglow about a year ago now and it has been such a wonderful experience. The classes I…read morego to are Barre and Bend and Chill and it is my favorite when they are scheduled back to back. The instructors are so kind and amazing! Corissa is my go to instructor but you can't go wrong with any of these amazing people. Bend and Chill is by far my favorite class at Afterglow because it really helps me reflect and meditate after a long day, week, or whatever it may be. I take a picture of my mindfulness card at every Bend and Chill class to help me continue to grow and focus on healing!

I used a complimentary day pass to workout out the downtown WAC. I had a YMCA membership but have…read morealways been curious about the WAC and how if might differ/be better, etc. My initial impression was, I'm in a gym on a college campus. It was busy when I went (5:30pm on a Monday) which made getting a leg or arm circuit done on the weight machines a bit tricky. Now, if you wanted to use an elliptical or other cardio equipment those machines were mostly open. Some things I absolutely loved about this WAC location: The indoor track inside (9 laps = one mile). In the winter, it's like you're walking in a snow globe. There are huge floor to ceiling windows that offer great city views. The staff! Very warm, helpful, patient and kind. The steam room and sauna in the locker rooms. Keys to lockers are provided as well as towels and there's shaving cream in the locker room showers. Free parking so long as you download the parking app used here and scan the QR code before leaving the gym (parking is free for up to 3 hours). Olympic size/caliber weight room on the second floor (this gym is only two floors and does not have a gym). After my one day workout sesh, will I be back? If I lived downtown on the east side of the city then yes I would hop on the WAC train and member up. But being a 15 minute drive from downtown, and not always in the mood to workout after work I don't think I will be calling this gym "mine" any time soon. Regardless, it was a lot of fun to try this location out and to see the nice amenities the WAC has to offer downtown.

This is the main WAC I go to...I've gone over the years quite a few times here, but over summer I…read morestarted going in the morning and have been really glad its become part of my routine. While one of the smaller WACs, it has lovely views of the city from its location on the 6th floor of the 411 building. Theres an indoor track that runs along the outside of the gym, and a second floor (the 5th) has more weight training areas and another group exercise studio. They do a lot of classes if you're into that sort of thing, and while the equipment isn't super fancy it gets the job done and there isn't usually too long of a weight fot anything. The great thing about the WAC is I consider it a "full service" type of club with free lockers, towels, coffee, very nice showers and other services (for a fee ) like PT and massage. The WAC is more expensive than a planet fitness but you definitely get what you pay for here No pool sadly at this site but there is a steam room (and maybe a sauna?) In the locker room. Nice friendly environment to work out in - 5 stars!

I started here about a month ago after moving to MKE and doing a lot of research on gyms in the…read morearea. I knew I needed a gym that could provide community and make working out something I looked forward to, especially after historically having structure in my workouts due to sports. The squad of trainers, the variety, the pop-ups - there's truly something for everyone and every version of how I'm feeling. Total supportive zone with women from every walk of life - unbeatable and so empowering. Shape Up Shoppe made it so easy to get into a routine and actually be excited about working out... plus it's affordable and I already see noticeable results after hardly a month. 100x over recommend. Come hang.

I joined the Shape Up Shoppe a little over a year ago and am so happy that I did! The space and the…read moremembers are fun, welcoming, and supportive. I have tried many different gyms and this one feels like a community. The knowledge that Julie (owner) and the other trainers have about fitness, nutrition, etc is remarkable and allows them to give personalized feedback depending on your fitness goal! You can tell that the owner and staff truly care about your fitness goals. Unlike other gyms, if you miss a class, they encourage you to make it up and try a different class rather than losing the money. Cardio Complete - these classes are a great full body workout with routines that each target different muscle groups. Incorporating bodyweight exercises, dumbbells, jump ropes and more. As someone who grew up dancing, these classes are especially fun for me as I enjoy the aerobics style routines. I saw results in my strength, cardio and muscle tone very shortly after joining these classes. Boxing - I am not a consistent member of the boxing classes, but have done a few drop-in classes and got a great workout! If you are looking for a fast paced, fun and tiring workout I would definitely recommend trying a boxing class. During the class you will switch between heavy hanging bags, speed bags, headache bags as well as individual target mitts with a trainer. Pilates Slide - this is a newer class offered and am hoping that they continue it. I have done pilates at other studios prior and nothing compares to this class. It is a low impact workout but is sure to leave you sweating and feeling toned! If you do not feel like doing a class, they also have a gym on the lower level with cardio equipment, free weights, and machines. I highly recommend giving the Shape Up Shoppe a try and guarantee that you will fall in love with it like I did!

Update: Fitness Asylum has changed their boot camp sessions so you get MORE for your money. I…read morelove that! It makes me feel that they really care about their clients. Now, the sessions are 3 weeks of the same cycles (Mon exercises are all the same; Wed are all the same; Fri are all the same) and then they switch them up weeks 4-6. So you now get SIX weeks on, one week off for the same price! I have now been a faithful client for a year and a half and I'm not stopping any time soon. Dani and Jeremy keep me motivated and interested, and I never feel judged or embarrassed.

Roy is an excellent instructor. My first time doing kickboxing it was a little intense, however I…read moreloved it and going back soon. My son said, he wants to go back as well. On my next day off from school/work I'm there...

The gym is poorly set up, dirty and generally substandard. The management engages in unethical…read morebilling practices, does not respond to communication and makes it impossible to cancel your membership.

Naturally Awesome…read more I've been going to the same gym for 4 years and they recently closed. Looking for a new gym is a real pain, there are so many choices and it's not an easy decision to make. CoMotion is unlike any gym I've ever been to, in a good way. When I first started working out I was looking for more flexibility as one of my primary goals. CoMo fits the bill for this - their group workouts have many standards like push-ups but they utilize "natural movements" and pepper in circuits with jumping, lifting, throwing and catching. The workouts are not easy - there is a dynamic warmup, then you do some circuits, with some stretching at the end, totalling around 60 minutes. My heart rate monitor shows that I'm putting out more effort and burning more calories than the "regular" group fitness classes I've been doing for years so that's way cool too. Their classes are scheduled at convenient times and the staff is super helpful. They offer a free 7-day trial so that made it super easy to try out before committing to extended visits. If it doesn't suck, it's not worth doing.

I enjoy working out here! The staff is nice enough, the machines are clean. I really enjoy the…read moremassage machines after a big workout!

I had a negative experience today with a rude and aggressive PF team member at this location. I use…read moremany local PF locations in the area and apparently this one has you check in differently because when I reached across the counter to scan in, I was yelled at like a child.

Well used and lovely park, see Jerry's review for one of the best historical summaries I've read on…read moreYelp. Those of us from Chicago are familiar with the Polish war hero, and this beautiful park is an appropriate tribute in a town that owes much to our Polish immigrants. It's a big park, and it's pretty well maintained though the County has trouble staffing lifeguards for the pool so it's often closed. There are no Polish restaurants around here but nearby is an Eastern European grocery store if you want to pack a picnic or there are many good Mexican restaurants near by to get take out for al fresco dining.

General Thaddeus Kosciuszko was born in Poland on the lower end of the upper class which placed him…read morein military training. He was trained in military engineering but he was also a passionate man who loved liberty. When the American Revolutionary War broke out, the 30 year old Kosciuszko came to the colonies to help out. He spent six years as part of the Continental Army, working as an engineer to fortify American facilities and also fought on the line. He befriended Thomas Jefferson. At the end of the Revolutionary War, the grateful Americans gave him a plot of land in Ohio and named him a General. He returned to Poland but left word that upon his death, his American holdings should be sold and the proceeds used to free and educate slaves. (That was a pretty radical concept in the 18th Century!) As Poland was an inviting target for invading armies, Kosciuszko returned to the Polish army and fought to repulse the invading Russians in 1792. The Polish king surrendered, Kosciuszko was wounded and captured. He was exiled in 1796 and was never able to return to his homeland. A hero in both America and Poland, Thaddeus Kosciuszko was a central figure in Polish communities all over the world. A statue of him can be found in any city with a large Polish community, and Milwaukee was no exception. A collection was made to raise funds to commission Gaetano Trentanove to create a statue of the Polish hero. Gaetano Trentanove was born in Florence, Italy on February 21, 1858. By way of Chicago's 1893 Columbian Exposition, Trentanove wound up in Milwaukee where he had a studio and taught at the Layton School of Art. Trentanove statues can be found around the world but also in Milwaukee's Wahl Park, Oshkosh and Lancaster, Wisconsin. In 1903, Trentanove's statue of Kosciuszko was cast in Florence and shipped to Milwaukee in two pieces - the horse and Kosciuszko, to be reunited in Lincoln Avenue Park, in the center of the Polish community of Milwaukee's south side. (The park was renamed in honor of General Kosciuszko about the same time the monument was placed here.) The years have passed, the community has changed from Polish to Hispanic, but Kosciuszko remains. The statue was showing its age. Patina hid many details, damage was causing deterioration, his spurs were broken off and his scabbard was missing. The monument was in need of some serious restoration help. A group was formed to that end, called the "Restore the Kosciuszko Monument." The group documented the statue and collected the funds needed to restore the statue. The monument underwent a thorough restoration in 2013. The bronze statue was removed and taken to a specialist in Ohio, where the patina was removed, repairs were made and missing parts were recreated. The missing scabbard was located. Meanwhile, the pedestal was cleaned and polished, in anticipation of the return of General Kosciuszko. See: http://www.rkmmilwaukee.org/ for the story of the restoration. Incidentally, most people pronounce his name as "kozz-ee-ESS-ko" but my Polish friends taught me long ago to call him "ka-ZHOOSH-ko" which I still endeavor to do.