I enjoyed my time coaching there as a college student. The owner Ms. Debbie was sweet and allowed…read moreme to have a reasonable schedule that never conflicted with school. I can only speak for the rec program, but the coaches are encouraging and patient. The boys coach especially is great at making sure they learn, stay disciplined, and have fun. There are some improvements that could be made when it comes to organizing the classes, but ultimately it is a fun and safe environment. Expect good things if/when you send your kids!

Wonderful gym for budding gymnasts.. up to level 4. Wonderful, encouraging true coaches at those…read morelevels. BUT, the coach for level 6 and up is brutal. She can crush your gymnast's dreams with belittling, condescending comments. This is why the have only a handful of optional, level 6,7,8,9 gymnasts... they quit because of her. Beware.

5 Stars. BLUF: If you lift and travel to Huntsville on business, but can't get your work done in…read morethe hotel fitness center then this is your place. Traveller friendly with super affordable $13 day passes and equally affordable trainers and a great, positive energy place and people, clientele included. 24/7 means you can go before or after conferences and meetings. Great way to get feeling better again after spending all day in planes and airports especially for those of us who live in daily pain and need the workouts as mitigation. 10/10 going on my itinerary on my next trip. Buying a day pass was easy enough online from my room. Part of it is loading a mobile key-card app for off hours entry should you need it. When I walked in I was greeted by the owner (who is as big as a truck) with a giant smile, and when I asked if any trainers were available he quickly found Jordan for me. Jordan's rate was extremely affordable - so much so that I countered him with a higher rate. Part of the reason I wanted a trainer is because, frankly, I've seen the trainers at my home station and didn't find them compelling enough to spend the (much more) money on. Jordan, on the other hand, is exactly what I hoped for from a dedicated lifting gym with contracted trainers. Tots positive energy, super engaged with me from start to finish, taught me a TON, from proper warmups (which I have NOT been doing at home) to improving technique. He spent a lot of time with me helping me dial in my squat form, and even introduced me to floor wedges which I don't have at home. He pushed me to failure many times, always motivating, always keeping me safe and in form, and I got the most excellent wobbly legs from the workout :0 For those who are intimidated by real weightlifting gyms - don't be ! Yes, some of the people are as big as pickup trucks but usually they're the nicest folks ! No, no one is judging you - everyone is there working towards a self-improvement goal and giving positive vibes to help others meet their goals. I've never once felt ashamed or judged in a real gym, despite not being strong, not being big and frankly always carrying plenty of "insulation" around my belly. A real weight lifting gym can be very different than a fitness center, and if you really want to make strength progress I can't recommend them enough. Lifting heavy (which is relative to you - that could mean 5 lbs or it could mean 100 lbs) has profoundly positive effects on the body from strengthening bones to releasing beneficial hormones and discovering power lifting and moving off of the 300 different nautilus machines was a positive life changing move for me.

Great courts! Great staff!! Max and Jackson are great! Can't wait for the construction to endread more

The gym is a nice place, but one of the coaches ( Alex Vardman ) keeps saying he owns the gym, but…read morehe does not and he also said rude things about my coach which made him quit.

I'm uncomfortable giving negative reviews but I guess they serve a purpose, especially when others…read moremight plan to invest a hefty monthly fee on a long term basis. Today I was inspired to write due to a negative encounter with an employee, but the real reason I feel the need to inform other Yelpers lies in my earliest experience. I joined the Wellness Center shortly after it first opened at the Valley Bend location because I knew I was not just out of shape, I was in poor health. I had had really good results from the health club I had joined in California in my twenties (I had studied a paperback authored by Schwarzenegger, and had actually taken a strength training class). Now I was fat and fifty. So I filled out the paperwork and showed up for the obligatory initial assessment by their "trained professional" to be sent to my MD. I expected to be pushed to my limits for a meaningful assessment, but when I protested that I had exceeded my physical limits, the "TP" insisted that I continue. Now I blame this on some perverse need to prove I wasn't any wimp, but I ignored my body's signals and continued the required number of reps. At the blessed end of this "assessment", I felt horrible, could hardly drive myself home, and for the next two months could barely move my joints without large doses of anti-inflammatories. I didn't have a gun to my head, why didn't I obey my own instincts and refuse to follow orders to continue? When I visited my MD (a few weeks later) she informed me that the TP had determined that I should NOT engage in a strength training program due to my poor health. Of course the TP's report hadn't made it to the Wellness Center's bookkeeper, as they had been extracting their monthly fee from my checking account the entire time I had been incapacitated by his "initial assessment". I took this as an excuse to ignore his recommendation and, when my joints finally stopped hurting, I started going to take workouts that I felt were appropriate. A (what?) decade later, I'm still alive, in spite of the TP's assessment. Yelp didn't exist then, so I had no meaningful way to make a complaint. Today's negative experience reminded me of the anger I had repressed and I realized I finally had a venue to warn others about HHWC practices. In the interests of full disclosure, I should reveal that my brother is a part owner of a gym in Santa Ana, CA, so I am fully cognizant of the financial realities of running a gym. You want to collect the fat old ladies' money before you scare them off and make damn sure the young, thin, beautiful people are over-represented on the floor so you can entice the old geezers' to cough up their money too. And make doubly damn sure you have your (victim, mark, etc.) sign up for automatic monthly withdrawals before they leave. If you are still considering choosing HHWC over the YWCA down the street, keep in mind that they have no reciprocity with any other gyms (fine if you never have to leave town). They don't allow you to pause the automatic monthly fee until after 60 days, even if you have a broken leg and can't return to town for four months. On the other hand, HHWC is well-maintained, well-lit, and hygienic. The clientele is uncommonly nice. So what about today's negative experience? Well let's just say that some people (Todd) shouldn't be in management when their social skills are so lacking. If he ever makes the mistake of speaking to me again I'll let him know his mother failed in teaching him manners. Being given authority doesn't excuse boorish behavior, and hey, I think I'm just perverse enough to continue inflicting my fat old carcass on his pristine gym.

I like this location. Pretty solid gym with everything you'd expect. The pool is kinda small and…read moregets really crowded, but other than that it's a good experience.

Last December I contacted Heidi Dehnel one of the owners at Core Strength & Performance. I…read moreexpressed interest in starting my fitness journey and powerlifting and from that ONE conversation I made a decision that changed my life. She invited me to the annual Christmas lift off at the gym and I got to see the amazing atmosphere and hear other members tell me their personal experiences. I was sold! I took a free class the next week with the other owner, Deven Dehnel. Here I am a year later successfully completing in my first powerlifting competition. I've learned lots of new skills and made connections with some of the kindest folks. Coach Heidi, Deven, Natalie and Nick thank you for everything! Whether you're looking to compete, a new hobby or enhancing/ starting your fitness journey these guys are EXPERTS in their field. Don't walk, RUN to Core Strength & Performance you won't regret it!

Joining Core has truly changed my life. Devin is so knowledgeable and always makes sure I…read moreunderstand what I'm doing and why. Workouts with Hedi are always such a blast -- she brings such great energy. Nick is absolutely the best, I always look forward to his sessions, and Natalie makes every workout such a good time. What I love most is that the coaches have created such a fun, supportive space. Even though the workouts follow a structure, each session feels fresh and exciting because of the coaches' unique styles. Switching it up keeps me on my toes and makes me even more motivated to come back. They're all incredibly smart and make fitness something I truly look forward to.

The Greatest instructors!!!!…read more The workouts (50 mins that vary across rounds with dumbbells, treadmills, and rowers) can be very challenging but the instructors are so encouraging and bring so much energy and fun that the time flies by! I like that they check your form and provide guidance and alternatives for any sensitivities like lower back issues (I have). They also have some great playlists that really keep me motivated.

Very good for early morning workouts! Being 75 I have…read moretrouble keeping up. Week days are very busy until 830 am

This gym is amazing. Very clean and put together. It's not too crowded, which I love! There's more…read morethan enough equipment here for you to get your body together, no matter where you are in your fitness journey. Also, there's 24 hour, easy access.

Professional and accommodating, best gym in Athens Alabama.read more

Great location. Awesome staff. The teachers take pics throughout the day of the kids and post them…read moreon an app that you can see throughout the day

I really wanted to enroll my child, but 320 a week?! Y'all are seriously delusional. Took this…read moreschool of my list real quick. Maybe make some more affordable options for single parents.