Great low impact class. Not my type of music but I made it work. I like they do strength training…read moretoo.

I returned to Jazzercise after a 15year hiatus. This is different from the 90's. There is…read morepunching, kicking along with the traditional dance cardio. I still love it and am so glad I went back! There are cardio and strength classes. Cardio always has some targeted muscle group exercises as well. You always have low impact options and other modifications if you back issues, etc. Dawn and her crew of instructors are great. There are all age groups from college students to a few people in their 70s and everything in between. No one judges you, cares what you wear, your size you are or how out of shape you might be. If you think you can't do it because you're out of shape -- think again. I was so out of shape a year ago that I could barely do it anything, but I paced myself and got back on track. I'm down 22 pounds and feel pretty darned good. Try it!

I am delighted with this Jazzercise Studio! The instructors are high energy and very motivating…read more This gives me enthusiasm for my workouts! The studio is kept clean, comfortable temperature and classes are prompt. I have also been impressed with all the members that I have encountered working out here. It's not clicky nor do I feel I have to try to look good to go work out. Love these ladies! I look forward to every class! Highly recommended!

From the owner: Jazzercise is a pulse-pounding, beat-pumping fitness program that gets you results...fast. It's a…read morecalorie-torching, hip swiveling dance party with a hot playlist to distract you from the burn.

This is not a regular commercial gym, but a group fitness and personal training type of setup. It's…read morelike CrossFit but not CrossFit. The owner calls it functional fitness. There are currently 5 workouts a day Monday through Friday (5am, 6am, 12pm, 5:30pm, 6:30pm) and 2 on Saturday (8am and 9am). There's also a couple cardio classes each week. The workouts are never the same each day, and they are for every fitness level. I am not super fit (yet) and I scale some of the movements. My first workout at propel, the owner was coaching, and I had never lifted weights before. He focused on me a lot, and he said my main goal was to do the movements with good form and not to hurt myself. There's a really positive environment with all the members, and although I am usually the slowest and most out of shape, every one is so encouraging and I never feel judged. The pricing is good. It's more than you'd pay for a conventional gym, but you'll also likely see better results and have a better time. I absolutely love this gym, and I am so glad I joined!

Love love love! Very professional & clean place to work out. The trainers are all very qualified &…read moreknow what they are doing.

* Variety of free weight stations * Multiple racks &…read morebenches * Full dumbell sets * 15+ strength machines * Smith machines, full cable sets * Dedicated squat / deadlift room * Assortment of cardio machines & exercises * Certified trainers * Dedicated training area * Extras: massage chair, tanning booths * Clean locker & shower rooms * Attentive, knowledgeable, & helpful staff * True 24-hour access * Range of memberships to fit need & budget

I explained my situation with trying to find a job, and one of the staff recommended me one and…read moreguaranteed I'd be hired by his friend to be able to afford my membership. I applied and I didn't get a call back. It soured my relationship with said staff and what made me didn't appreciate our last session was that he had a late night and hangover, meaning he was unfocused towards my progress in our training. I will say, the gym itself was great. Showers and locker rooms are clean, there's just about every machine and weight you can think of, and there were plenty of space. It's unfortunate that I was swindled out of my buck, especially by someone who didn't care about my job situation.

Facility: I've only used the hot studio, but overall the facility is great. There are days the room…read moreis too hot for me, but nothing above 105°F. This is minor, and rare, but when there are a few guys and we all want to change or shower, there is a wait as the men's changing room is for one person at a time compared to the women's. The mats for purchase are great, but don't forget to bring your own unless you plan on buying a new one (which was $80.. or in that range). I understand not sharing equipment due to Covid, but they should carry a cheaper version in the event you do forget your mat. Instructors: When I first started going, I did a two week pass and went nearly every day to get a feel for the different Vinyasa instructors. I settled on 2 who I think are the best. The others have varied backgrounds, teaching styles, and levels of knowledge. I felt some didn't have the same background as myself, and couldn't really offer anything for me. Some taught the classes more as cardio, and less mind/body connection, which is what I look for. I appreciate a strong balance of breath focus, mental calm, and physical endurance. The two teachers I would recommend for Vinyasa in a heartbeat are Brandy Davis and Tana Aguas. They have great energy, and both appreciate the mindfulness of yoga as a practice, and not just a workout. Brandy is my go-to instructor due to her balance with yoga being in the present moment and also leading a strong vinyasa flow. For the first few weeks I was still acclimating to practicing in a hot room, until I finally got to the point where I would take her flows and push myself harder on additional variations of poses--hand stands, standing splits, toe balances, etc. Brandy would actually sometimes add these to the flow as well. The other great thing is she reads the room and tries for accommodate everyone. Her hot flow class is not for beginners, but all are welcome to attend and take the flows at their own pace. Her flows change with a fair amount of frequency which keeps things exciting for regulars. Tana reminds me of my first yoga instructor I ever had. She is certainly more on the spiritual side of yoga, and her classes tend to have a bit of variety from class to class. She also incorporates more artistic elements such as stylized asanas incorporating mudras. She will also challenge the class with various advanced poses when the class seems accepting of it. If you're looking for a mindful and challenging practice, S.W.E.T is a great facility and both Brandy and Tana are wonderful. I hope when Covid clears that the class sizes stay the same, as the current 12-14 people per class is perfect. I did hear before Covid, the class sizes were larger, so my feedback may be less positive had the classes been more full. As it stands now though, I highly recommend it.

I wish classes were much cheaper, because I would go more often. Instead, it's been my once or…read moretwice a year winter tradition for 3 years. I was a little nervous about trying yoga because I'm a very strong Christian, and yoga tends to be a controversial topic. However, I've never once felt pressured to do something I can't (physically or spiritually) do. It's even been verbally expressed in classes that it's okay to not do things you're uncomfortable with. I appreciate that. The locker room is great. It feels very welcoming. You don't feel like you're going to the gym. The cold towels are always a happy surprise because I forget about them every time. I always feel wonderful after a hot yoga session.

I was a member for six years from the old days when the location was still managed under Ozark…read moreFitness. There are a variety of positives and negatives for Genesis that ultimately come out to a mixed bag of good and bad. The location is right off of Battlefield and National, and is very easy to access. However, the parking lot is far too small for the busy times of the day, and it may be difficult to find a spot during the afternoon prime time workout hours. The interior was completely renovated when Genesis took over the gym, and the locker rooms, cardio class areas, and upstairs treadmill and exercise bike sections were completely redesigned and are very well maintained. Honestly, the locker rooms look more like the bathrooms for a fancy hotel than a gym. The gym caters very well to the serious powerlifter or bodybuilder with a wide variety of machines and free weights, including several squat racks and a dumbbell rack ranging all the way up to the very impressive pair of 160's, although much of the equipment is rather old and was first used well over a decade ago. Because of the age of some of the machines, it's not unusual for some of them to be out of order for several weeks at a time when something breaks. The hours have gotten worse in recent years. The gym used to be open 24/7 and closed only on Christmas Day, which was fantastic for the college student with a late schedule. However, they now operate more closely to the day shift industry standard, and tend to close early on the weekends and close completely on certain holidays.They tend to close very early and open late with restricted hours the day before and after a holiday, so you have to pay close attention to their notifications. The price has also sharply increased. What was once a cheap gym membership is now a big monthly commitment that requires a significant bank account. They prefer that you sign a contact for a two year membership, although this can be automatically renewed without any input from you. When I moved out of state, management wanted me to transfer my contract to someone else, despite me not seeing any paperwork in over six years. The gym sells a variety of supplements and other fitness products, although the high prices are usually beaten by buying them somewhere else. They have a smoothie bar by the front desk, but again they tend to be overpriced. Overall, Genesis is a good gym with a few drawbacks. Expensive, and with a restrictive schedule and membership contracts, but very nice with a beautiful interior, and it's well worth the visit if you live or work nearby.

Another new Manager, another failing grade. Against my better judgement, my wife joined. 3-days…read moreafter paying, working with their Manager AND a guy from "Corporate", they won't let her in to work out. SHE TOURED WITH THE MANAGER!! Still the restrooms are a mess, lockers always full, occasional raw sewage on the floor in the locker room, steam room NEVER works and at least the equipment is always broken. How hard is it to replace a carabiner or a simple roll of toilet paper for peak hours? There are two rolls on the fixture, can we have ONE that has TP on it and a locking stall would be nice. On the plus side, they keep the locker rooms open while the sewer backs up. Classy. Kudos. I have worked out at gyms all over the country. This one could be OK. Many Genesis clubs are nice! Just a complete lack of caring is endemic of this location. Like it's cursed.

I'm honestly pretty surprised Balance doesn't have any reviews yet! I bought two weeks' worth of…read moreunlimited classes at Balance with some co-workers of mine. Yesterday evening was our first class and we had a pretty good time, today's slow-burning butt muscle ache aside. First of all, the location is way tricky. Just know that to get there, you need to be heading east on Chestnut and turn into the building's parking lot before the stoplight or you'll have to double back and try again. Trust me on this. Their suite is in the very back of the building, so just park as far south as you can. When you walk into Balance, you're immediately greeted with a caliber of truly inviting swankiness that departs from the cold sterility of other gym settings and is distinctly Moroccan. The brick, concrete and wood beam shell is softened with shining gold sashes and curtains, an almost concerning ton of pillows, paper lamps, and glass vases. It's maybe not the most ideal set-up for sweaty people, but I have to admit, I was digging it. The receptionist was insanely friendly to the point where I instantly remembered her name. Christina, maybe? Yeah! Christina! I rule. She showed us around and introduced us to the filtered water cooler AND the orange-infused water dispenser (both of which we were pleased to meet), not to mention the FREE!!!!! KEURIG!!!!!! COFFEE MAKER!!!!!! á la Studio 417 Salon, and maybe other businesses somewhere. After introductions, my friends and I headed into one of the warm, dark, clean rooms for our first workout, which was comprised of 20-second bursts of almost absurdly effective cardio/strength building moves in sets of 8. After that, we could rest for a minute. It was a pretty ideal workout: challenging but mostly fun, sweaty, and joyously non-competitive. Those types of scenarios can be intimidating for average gals just wanting to tone up (trust me, I've been there before) but even the assertive, mic-bearing leader wasn't aggressive and helped me through the moves I didn't grasp right away. The only thing I really didn't care much for was the Kesha-esque playlist, but I suppose the likes of Kesha must be played for the greater good (the greater good being college ladies, mostly). Four stars because I had a good time, was impressed with the genuine hospitality, and felt it was worth it. One star to grow on.

From the owner: At Balance, we believe that everyone is entitled to look and feel their very best. Our programs are…read moreentirely unlike traditional exercise, which focus on building major muscle groups. Instead, we focus on strengthening all the muscles in your body, from big to small. Our methods assure a beautiful sexy shapedbody. Stylish, fun, and cutting-edge defines Balance Fitness. Balances trendy decor, modern tunes, and energetic instructors create the ultimate exercise experience! Balance offers a wide variety of options for its members to accomplish these end results. From its 4 major programs TRX, our suspension training system that leverages your own body weight with exercise to achieve strength and flexibility, Barrre, PiYo and Yoga, A routine can be designed to meet every clients goals. Check out the website (www.becomebalace.com) for full details and descriptions related to all these program and mores. Beyond the scheduled classes, Balance offers a full Organic Massage and spa, personal training and an enrichment child care program to name just a few of the services offered.

I am overwhelmingly impressed with Club Pilates in Springfield. Everyone is very friendly and the…read moreinstructors are very knowledgeable. The classes are always different and hold a lot of variety by incorporating jump boards, cardiO, TRX. Unlike some places, even if you take the same level class, with the same instructor on the same day of the week at the same time, each week, the class is different and there is variety. Time seems to fly, it's enjoyable, and I haven't found myself regretting going or feeling bored or watching the clock! So glad this came to Springfield- Highly recommend!!

From the owner: Club Pilates delivers a premium Reformer-based experience for every body, with 8 class types across…read more4 levels to help you find the right fit for your goals and fitness level. Whether you are new to Pilates or looking to deepen your practice, Club Pilates Springfield offers a supportive and energizing environment designed to meet you where you are. Each class is led by comprehensively certified instructors with more than 450 hours of training, so you can feel confident in the guidance you receive. With a focus on strength, mobility, balance, and overall well-being, Club Pilates makes it easy to experience the benefits of Pilates in a welcoming, inclusive space. Book your Free Intro class today and discover how Pilates can transform the way you move and feel!