I've been going to CedarFIT off and on since 2012. I first starting going under a special plan and…read moreenjoyed my results. It is a pretty pricey membership to attend, but now that there are two locations, it does make it better value. If you miss a day or two, or even a week, it makes you regret spending a lot of money for a membership. That helps me be consistent, but it isn't always affordable or within my budget. I have recently re-joined after injuring myself likely due to heavy lifting worsened by my job of having to hike daily. I like that most of the trainers are well versed in how to modify the movements and keep it from hurting myself further. I wish that Cedar did more of the training herself because she is top notch. I appreciate trainers looking out for proper form and hope that going here will help me rebuild muscles and stabilizers for me to continue my journey.

First off just let me say my boyfriend is a competitive/ professional Crossfitter and as such he…read morehas always been very specific about form and techniques used in Crossfit. That being said, when I first began CedarFit he was concerned that I would be joining a "gym" that was about the burn without care for safety. Needless to say, his fears regarding CedarFit were misconstrued. The coaches at CedarFit take every care to ensure safety and form. This isn't to say that they go "easy" on you...these coaches will push you to your utmost potential as you evolve towards your fitness goals. Whether those goals are to lose weight, gain muscle, or just get healthy, they provide the tools and motivation to help you do your best. One thing I value more than anything about CedarFit is the community. It is one big happy family. One concern I had before starting was that it would be clicky or that people would be judgemental. Not here! I was warmly welcomed by all. Ever since joining the CedarFit family, i have made lasting friendships with other positive people.

If you like lifting free weights, this is the place for you. They have plenty of deadlifting…read moreplatforms, squat racks, benches, bumper plates for olympic lifts, and a ton more. You also get a key fob so you can go 24/7. And the price is super reasonable for a specialty gym.

After a rough start of the day yesterday this morning s work out couldn't have soon enough ! Let me…read moretell you I work through these emotions anger and stress like a beast, there was no stopping me from start mid and stop ! Thank Goodness for Tony 2Tone Munoz ! Sorry he's my private personal trainer who travels with me every time my well, traveling. Love the staff here, very accommodating, helpful informative, friendly and they have the know how to be very successful with their own personal craft. Tony & will be scouting later this year for our production of our series on Extreme Boot Camp Work out & Boxing with 4 top stars, sorry can't name them yet until all the ink has dried on that dotted line, for a series of work out technique and boxing 4.0 , we have already have 6 in our sight all steaming from here ! Thank you Iron Soul Gym of Albuquerque New Mexico for the use of your facility and the phenomenal Staff you had come aboard your establishment !

Thank you so much!…read more We are currently on a road trip and had to get our daily workout, and this "box" was perfect! It was a GREAT drop-in workout with cardio and weights. And our coach (I'm sorry I missed her name but she had the faded rainbow hair with one side cut short) was knowledgeable and attentive, and really encouraged us through the workout! We also brought our two daughters, and when the music got a little explicit, she switched the songs. She didn't have to, as the words were fast enough and our girls were entertained and distracted by the pups sitting off to the side that they didn't notice, but she did and she took the initiative, and I was VERY appreciative. It was one of those little things that went above and beyond and I was grateful. We loved it and will for sure come in again next summer on our 2020 road trip to Missouri! (This year it's Maryland).

Crossfit. This word…read moreconjures up so many images. Knee socks, Bandanas, Bacon, Pull ups, Microscopic Shorts, Plate Weights, Chalk, and Bacon. Yes -bacon is worthy of 2 mentions. I've been a member of Burque's active community for a few years (let's get real- gym rat, exercise junkie, person on the Bosque that says on your left waaay louder than deemed necessary). I started hearing more and more about Crossfit and decided to investigate the legit way- YouTube. I was blown away watching these terrifying feats of strength/endurance and immediately thought not my scene. Saying you can't do something is lame- and certainly not how Mr. Rogers raised me to think. I woke up one morning and decided to take the plunge in the world of badassery (yeah that's a word now) I rolled up to Sandia Crossfit thinking "Will I survive? I'm going to be the only person without knee socks....I cant do a pull up if a kittens life depended on it" One free intro class later I was hooked. (Saturday 11-12 free intro hour) Sandia Crossfit is the only gym I've seen that takes "Anyone can crossfit" to heart. The workouts are tailored to your own capabilities, you will be able to participate no matter your fitness background/limitations. The instructors are knowledgable and genuinely want to help you get the most out of the class- quickly offering adjustments, modifications ( or in my case- pushing me to the level I want to be). Classes are an hour comprising of warmup workout, technique work, and lastly a WOD that will give you that endorphin rush you've been jonesing for. They also offer functional yoga as well as mobility (Mobility is taught by a physical therapist at no extra cost- seriously) Paleo pot lucks, snow shoe outings, swim wods? I can't say enough about my love for this place, the people that run it, or the sport of Crossfit.

I dropped by Downtown Sports and Wellness while visiting Albuquerque and staying at a local hotel,…read moreand it was a great gym to get an "on-the-road" workout in. With my room key, I got a discount day pass rate (around $12) with an easy sign-in process. This place has a lot of equipment, including barbells, squat racks, free weights, rowers, cardio equipment, and standard weight machines. It's still missing some things, but for a drop-in, it's completely fine. There weren't a ton of people there, even on a Saturday morning, so I didn't have to wait for anything. One thing I really appreciated about this gym was all the workout "supplements" they had in vending machines. Whether you opt for a natural pre-workout powder, or one that has 10,000X your daily recommended doses of caffeine and BCAA's; and whether you are looking for vegan protein powder, or more traditional whey, they have a supplement for everyone (all in single servings). So, if you forget to bring your pre- or post- workout drinks, they probably have you covered. The locker rooms were fairly large and clean. You do not have to bring your own lock. My two critiques would be their fairly limited hours, especially on weekends, and the difficulty in finding it (it's downstairs in a sort of underground mall which is half locked-up). Also, it might be a bit limited as a normal gym with a regular membership. Otherwise, it's a great place to drop in while on the road for a workout.

Looking for a gym with a pool. Called the Downtown Genesis location (S&W will be missed) as their…read morewebsite does not provide membership fees/cost, etc. An automatic red flag . The nice person that answered the call notified me that only their supervisor/manager could provide the membership cost and amenities information, and requested my name and phone number for a call back. I declined. Genesis, you just lost my interest and my business. Transparency is a requirement in the modern world. Sketchy business models are just that, sketchy.

When it comes to fitness, I'm game for just about anything. Just about. To preface, I'm disciplined…read morein the beat-the-heck-out-of-your-body arts, you know, pushups and situps and lifting and punching, alongside a little stretching here and there, for balance. As a general rule, I like to sweat. I'm of the midwestern German/Jewish/British bloodline so my veins are pretty heated, thus when I get moving, I'm a faucet, it's disgusting, honestly. If you're anywhere near my proximity when I'm dripping, stay away. I'm like a garden hose under thunderous pressure, hurling my droplets upon unsuspecting passers by. I should also preface this with the admission that I enjoyed an introduction to Pilates from a friend/associate/trainer who offered to show me the ropes, springs and stands of the art free of charge. I didn't take a class and although the personal training session wasn't leveraged on an agreement to review the venue, I can't claim this was a genuine appointment with the business. Like many of you, I was genuinely curious about Pilates. Years of television commercials offered virtually no clue into the underworld of this fascinating practice, and once I was there, in a facility equipped with the very best, I totally got it. Pilates is the yin in my aging, overburdened yang. I'm about to turn 40, about to hit that Over the Hill mark, and that means I hurt, mysteriously, in places that never hurt before. As we age, we realize that stretching and activating those muscle groups that we ignored for 40 years suddenly matters. Momentum Studio is an excessively clean, dynamic facility decked out with machines that are built to bend you sideways, upwards and out. The contraptions in this place, man, they're genius inventions of wood and coil, pulley and spoke, the kind of thing your nutty neighbor developed in his garage, and they work wonders. One hour of work in here will realign your spine and reset your clock to Zen. Next visit, I'm investigating Barre. Can't wait.

Beautiful, clean facility. Calm and supportive atmosphere. All of the instructors I've met are…read moreTOP-NOTCH. (Brian, Aline, Liz, Kelly, & Lourdes - every one awesome) They offer (& recommend) a new customer package of four private lessons. They will allow you to split that with a friend though, making it even MORE affordable. After that they have class packages and also a drop-in rate. Open studio available for those whose training is already more advanced. I've been looking for a studio or some place to go that is more supportive than where I've been taking physical therapy (which I believe is actually making my joint injury worse as they have a specific goal in mind and push, push, push to get to it in the prescribed amount of appointments), and I've found it! I have no fear that the work I do here will be comprehensive, challenging, but appropriate for me and safe. I'm looking forward to starting Pilates equipment and Barre classes!!

Note: This is a gym located on the air force base, so unless you have access, this review is…read moreprobably irrelevant. You must first register your CAC (registration hours are between 0800-1300, I believe) if you decide to use the gym 24/7, as it is open. It's very small, in comparison to the east side gym, but also less utilized. There are 2 weight rooms, a large cardio room (treadmills, elliptical, stair-step, recumbent bikes), and a 'Nautilis' room with variety machines. If you typically do floor exercises such as crunches or planks, good luck, because there's only 2 yoga mats upstairs in a tiny little area. The heat in there can become overbearing, as there are only several fans that re-circulate hot air around the main rooms, and no A/C for cooling. Also, if you're on the elliptical machines, the fan is right above you, so you will not be feeling anything. Though the building itself is pretty darn old, all of the equipment inside seem relatively new, compared to the last Planet Fitness I visited. Let's also not forget that this gym is free to all government employees, military, or anyone with a CAC (contractors too, I think), so it's not too shabby.

This gym is straight to the point. It's small but has the absolute essentials which is perfect for…read moreme. I like this gym a lot more than the East Side Gym because it's smaller and as others have said, there are less patrons. I can move from one thing to the other very quickly which allows for shorter but more intense work out sessions, especially because I use the "superset" style of working out. I'm also able to cycle from my house to the gym in just a few minutes since they have bicycle parking there. I was frustrated at first because there didn't seem to be a place for ab work or stretching but I discovered that in the basketball gym area, they have plenty of room and mats to do whatever you need to do to allow for a complete work out.

I really love Hot Yoga Downtown. I've been practicing at this studio since last October and it…read moretruly feels like home. I've yet to take a class here that I didn't 100% love. The vibe here is super chill and everyone I've met, including other students/yogis, have just been super wonderful. Teachers here make you feel welcome and appreciated. They learn your name and I really feel cared for whenever I come to class. The bathrooms and showers are excellent and clean and I never really have a hard time finding parking, there is a lot of parking on the street and by the park. I look forward to every class I take here, whether it's Hot Vinyasa or Pilates (haven't tried the Yin classes yet). Some teachers will really push you to your limits and I feel like my practice has gotten so much stronger since starting here. I've been to several other studios around Albuquerque, and all are very unique and great in their own ways, but HYDT is the kind of vibe where I don't feel self conscious or embarrassed or uncomfortable. No phones allowed in the studio which I love! People talk to each other and connect with one another and I really feel like that is how it should be. This place is amazing if you're thinking about trying it out just do it! You will not regret it.

Amazing studio! Love all the teachers, always a good balanced workout! Lots of options: you can do…read morea very hot intense Vinyasa or a warm and gentle class. They recently added Pilates as well. The community is amazing, a warm and welcoming place no pun intended :-)

I'm an older male who has lost muscle mass and flexibility. A recommendation sent me to Performance…read moreRanch where I met owner Lawrence Herrera owner and now my trainer. I've improved my overall strength, better balance and muscle mass improvement through his professional approach. Highly recommend, professional at all times and the facility is spotless clean.

This is the gym if you are serious and dedicated to your workout and overall structure, form and…read morehealth. You will be attended by an engage, professional personal coach, whether you are in an individual session or group session. The coaches give you feedback on your form and work with your body structure. The coaches are incredibly well-versed in body dynamics. This is a gym for serious athletes, or those wanting to maintain a healthy active lifestyle. Can't say enough good things about this gym and the people who work there! I highly recommend you give it a try!