I've recently started getting back into fitness and working out, and was looking to tryout a few classes before I commit to anything. SWEAT was offering a 7 day free trial for new customers which I found very helpful. They have a range of classes that target specific body parts, like the Arms & Core workout or the Butt and Legs workout. They offer classes almost every part of the day including before and after work hours. I even saw a few classes that start at around 5:30am. They have two different and convenient locations around the city and I believe you can attend classes in both location if you are a member, but I'd call and ask just to double check. My first time was at the Gold Coast location. It was a little confusing to get to at first, but when I saw a bunch of people in sweats and gym bags going down to a basement, I was able to finally locate the studio. There is no front desk or anyone to greet you upon entry. I had no idea where to go or where to place my bag. I had to ask a few people before a nice lady that's a member there helped me out. There are OPEN lockers right outside the studio (and yes there's only one studio), so I wouldn't bring anything valuable just in case. They offer free towels and you can just dump them into a laundry basket when you're done. The studio itself is large and can fit about 25-30 people comfortably. It has weights, treadmills and a bunch of other workout gear that are used during certain classes. Now here's the deal - These classes are not easy pace. They go quick and it's up to you to catch up. The instructors will try their best to help you out, however, they have an entire class to attend to, so sometimes you won't be able to get the help you need. I am not a very active person, so I was not able to catch up AT ALL during the Arms & Core workout class. It seems like classes are very advanced and target people that have already been on the workout train for years. As for someone who is just getting back on track, these classes are not for you. On the bright side, they do offer personal training, so I might be looking into that. FYI - the only contact you can have with a representative is through phone or email. I was very interested in these classes before I actually tried them out, and when I expressed that to the representative through email, I was automatically charged for a membership right after the 7 day free trial ended. I was able to get a refund though, but I was a little upset that my card was charged without my permission. read more

Walking into the building is pretty weird as it is an empty floor with a Kitchix fridge and a staircase leading down to the gym. You walk into a lounge area where you can view an active class and see what type of exercises you'll be doing. Each day has a particular work out so that you can go on different dates and not work the same muscles. The locker rooms are a bit weird with a long hallway to hang your coats and stick your bags in cubes, not lockers. The locker room has two showers and two closed off bathrooms. They have spray deodorant, hand soap in both bar and dispenser. The room is small, so if you have a class ending or beginning, it can get crowded. There are small cubes to put your personals as well. Once in the class, they have a lot of weights, ropes hanging from the ceiling, row machines, Ski machines and high boxes to jump on. The classes are made up of intervals so you are grouped with a few people and rotate to another set of exercises. The classes I've been to so far with Joey and Ally have been tough, but great. I try to keep up and not feel intimated by the people that have been coming here for a while, but trust me, no one is looking at you. Everyone here is trying to work on their physique and at the end of this class, you are guaranteed to sweat. The music is always great and is loud to get you going. I can already see a difference with my endurance, strength and physique. read more

I kind of wanted to keep this shiny new gym all to myself...BUT I'm in a giving mood today so I decided to share! I found Sweat on State by accident very soon after they opened and after 1 workout I was hooked and went all in for a year-long membership. Every day there is a new WOD or workout of the day that is designed by Katie, the owner, to make you SWEAT and get or keep you in awesome shape. If you're familiar with CrossFit then many of the movements here will be very familiar (Katie is also the owner of River North CrossFit). There is a lot of rowing, box jumps, kettle bell movements, etc but what you won't see here are the big olympic lifting movements with barbells that are a staple of traditional CrossFit. The workouts here are around an hour long and they offer a ton of convenient class times throughout the day. You don't need to have any prior CrossFit experience to workout here, just a desire to get or stay in shape and really push yourself to the next level. There are people here with a wide variety of fitness levels so whether you're out of shape or in the best shape of your life you'll fit in without a problem. Everyone I have met has been very friendly and the trainers are very motivating and supportive. They also have nice locker rooms with showers and they offer a variety of clean/paleo-friendly food and drinks to purchase if you're in a pinch or just don't feel like cooking. If you're curious just stop in for a single class and you can see what Sweat is all about! read more

SWEAT Fitness Studios - Chicago - Boot Camps Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I've been to this studio in the past and recently started going again. It's definitely gone down hill post pandemic. The bathrooms are dirty, particularly the men's toilet and the rest of the studio (lobby) is pretty much empty. It's definitely lost it's charm over the years. The classes are still good and the workouts are challenging. Wouldn't go out of my way to come here again, seems like they are going downhill after the pandemic. read more

Tried this studio for the first time via Class Pass at the Gold Coast location. Apparently, whatever juice bar that was at the street level of this location closed, because the entrance is SHADY AF. Just go down the stairs, it's fine. The workout itself was good. On a Friday afternoon, it wasn't too crowded and I'll probably be sore tomorrow. The instructor (Vince?) was cool yet motivating while allowing you to change up the circuits as needed. The devil is in the details however - locks on lockers didn't work, handwritten signs up everywhere, sketchy entrance. Assuming those things get fixed, this no-frills gym will be a great place to work out. read more

I've been going to SWEAT for ~2 years and have had an unlimited membership for ~1 year, so to put it lightly I am addicted :) A few things I love about SWEAT: - The days rotate muscle groups, which makes it possible to go all the time - While you know what muscle group is the focus, the actual formats, exercises, and classes are ALWAYS different, which keeps it interesting - The teachers are great and many get to learn your name, which keeps me motivated (Jeremy knows how to push me on the skis!!) - It's a great mix of cardio and strength movements, especially if you go regularly (e.g. Fridays are very heavy on cardio, Thursdays are heavy on strength) - I have personally seen incredible results and was so happy with how I looked for my wedding after ~4 months of going to SWEAT 6ish days a week My only request would be to add a recovery / stretching class into the mix. It was offered at one point but would love to see it back. I try to throw a yoga class into my routine every 2 weeks or so but it would be nice to get more stretching and such in at SWEAT. read more

I visit Chicago often for work and decided to give this place a try on one of my recent visit. Sweat comes across as a slightly scaled down version of crossfit. Scaled down = less barbells/weights more body weight exercises. I think sweat might good once in a while but I don't think i'd become a regular (even if i did live in Chicago). Things that I liked: -Nice, clean, studio. -showers (and towels!!) available for those of us who need to run to the office after working out. -I got a pretty darn good workout (and I normally got to crossfit 3x per week) -The class I went to seemed super organized. The instructor clearly had thought about the wod and warm up beforehand. Things that I didn't like- -crowded! There were about 20+ people in the 7am class. Their space is pretty big but I thought things were a bit too tight. -treadmills- sorry.. but i really dislike these. We should either run outside or stick to rowing or maybe air squats? -no whiteboard to track performance. -body weight exercises are good but I think I prefer some weights. read more

I love this studio. The classes are challenging but. It ridiculous (aka so hard they aren't doable). Every class is different so I'm never bored and each class is a new challenge. Nate, Andrea and Jess are killer instructors who really care about their classes and their clients. They motivate and encourage us while correcting form and keeping everyone safe during the workout. I've been to sweat for 2 months and can't wait to continue for years to come. read more

I recently went to a class via ClassPass taught by Victoria Sorkin. It was amazing! She brought the best energy, playlist and overall vibes to the early morning Saturday class. She also did a great job of explaining the workout prior to class starting and gave great options for all ability levels. The workout was a great combination of endurance and strength. You also know it's a good workout when it is hard to get out of bed the next day! I will definitely be back! read more

Workout/trainers are 5 stars, but the gym itself is a 3 at best. I've been coming here for months now and they're always changing stuff lately. The gym doesn't have its own entrance anymore so you go through the spa door to get to the stairs for the basement. The trainer is usually the only person working, so it can feel awkward if you're new and don't know what's going on. The bathroom is never especially clean and there are no lockers anymore. BUT, the workout is awesome and the trainers are really great. They run you through each move and you go at your own pace. There's no pressure if you can't finish a certain number of reps or whatever it may be. I've learned a ton of new things I can do at home or traveling. If the facility was better, this could be a really great gym. read more

I wanted to love Sweat but there were a few dealbreakers for me. 1) I know that gyms are not the most sanitary places on earth but this place is visibly dirty - think dust bunnies, smells musty/mildewy, etc. 2) There is no longer a front desk - just an iPad hanging on the wall. What if I had questions about my account or was visiting for the first time? Very weird. 3) The facility isn't well maintained. There are constantly machines broken, not enough equipment to go around, wire cubbies collapsed on the group, gross old towels, and NO LOCKERS. I liked the workouts and the instructors but I cannot warrant paying this much for a place that doesn't achieve basic cleanliness or provide a secure place to store my personal belongings. read more

Sweat once housed the greatest trainers in the city. Failing management, poor programming, not batting an eye at faithful clients or trainers has this place running unsuccessfully. The classes were subpar at best. Thankfully there are numerous options to train in this beautiful city. Do not waste your energy here. read more

I've been living in Chicago for 3 and a half years now, and have attended 3 gyms and used 1 personal trainer. The other gyms I've attended included Equinox and David Barton. Sweat is by far the best gym I've been a member of so far. Not only will the gym make you into the best athlete you can imagine, but the the facility is clean and the trainers are helpful and friendly. The gym is a neighborhood gem. My best advice is get to know Paul (the owner) and his team personally, so that they can help you grow into the best athlete possible. PS Kitchfix above Sweat is amazing!!! read more

Yeah, I'm pretty obsessed. I absolutely love this place. I've been going for almost 2 years. Though membership is a tad too high for me. I typically wait for some good gilt city deals and splurge - I go for the 10 classes or wait for some challenge promos. But, you really get what you pay for. The energy during those classes is amazing, it's contagious and you really get pumped up during the workouts. Also, every time I leave a class I'm always sweating. And usually a day or two after a workout, I'm almost always sore. I don't know what more you need that says you had a hell of a workout. I have realized that the more I am consistent with classes the more I have seen results... and I love it. I continue to go back and have gotten a few other friends into it as well. :) read more

This is long, but important. When I walked in for the first time with two other girls, no one was at the front desk and we just kind of stood there completely clueless until we guessed we should follow people that were going downstairs. The "full service locker room" isn't that. The lockers are open cubbies so don't take anything valuable with you if you're nervous about leaving it out. The bathrooms had hair and torn toilet paper everywhere. Soap needed to be refilled. During the first class, the instructor didn't explain any of the exercises, which is something necessary for newcomers. The music kept going out so most of the class was done in silence. We gave it a second shot with a different instructor: the class started 5 minutes late because Paul was preoccupied by talking with his friends in the corner. It also stopped 14 minutes early with no stretching or cool down whatsoever. (Classes are supposed to be 60 minutes, so this one ended up being about 40. When you're paying $25/class that's a rip off). Maybe this is the way crossfitters do classes, but if you're going to market it as a class and not just an open gym with a WOD, there should be more structure with a warm up AND a cool down. read more

I initially came to Sweat via classpass and I enjoyed it so much that I became a member. I like that each day focuses on different muscles and that I've never done the same workout twice. I've worked out 5x a week at Sweat for about 3 weeks and I'm definitely seeing the changes in my body that I wasn't otherwise able to see during my 4 months with classpass. The workouts are extremely challenging but with each class your hard work is reinforced - you will lift heavier weights, run faster, and have more endurance. That said, I prefer some formats much more than others. A few times we've done "45 minute time caps" where you run through the various exercises at your own pace for the whole class. I dislike this the most because it takes away from the group fitness aspect and I could have easily just watched a workout on YouTube and done the workout at a regular gym. Time cap workouts can get a little crazy especially when it's crowded because you have to work around everyone else due to a limited number of treadmills and TRX cables. Fortunately these classes don't crop up very often so otherwise you're promised a very engaged, challenging, and sweaty workout! I've tried classes with all of the instructors and I like those with Julie and Katie the best as I feel they pay the most attention to correcting form. They have several membership options and offer a student discount! read more

Awesome class. Feels great afterwards. Know you are going to push yourself to the next level.. you will sweat, surprise~ There are about 4-5 rotation during the class. You will get the order and how you do the form right after the first round. Depends on the class, you may do 4-5 rounds of 4-5 sets of each workouts.. if that makes sense... meaning, you will keep moving for 2mins and rest for 20seconds in between. Can't wait to go back to the next class. Only wish they have lockers.. they have bins. read more

Circuit-based workouts that always leave me sweaty and sore, which is all I ever ask of a gym. Tabata Tuesday, total body Thursday, and partner workouts on the weekend are my favorites. Trainers walk you through the 6-8 exercises of the day (a mix of treadmill/rowing sprints, plyometric moves and static weight lifting), then do a great job of motivating you as you work through them. Each circuit is as hard as you want to make it. If you want to push yourself to run faster, row harder or lift heavier weights, you'll see results. Great place for people who are serious about fitness. read more

I took 2 classes on Classpass while visiting Chicago. Good trainers as they watched if you had form errors. The workouts had a good mix of Cardio and Strength. The facility was clean and the equipment was in good condition. If you live in Chicago this is probably the best gym to join if you are serious about boot camps read more

I canceled my gym membership because I wanted to get more into classes and cross training. First was interested because I got the gilt deal. And now I'm a full committed member! The workouts are different, challenging, and never the same. Alexis is one of my favorites, she's full of funk and motivation! The main hours are the 6 am and the 6 pm slots, the other ones will be smaller and you'll get more of a one on one feel. I recommend going at least 3 to 4 times a week to truly start seeing results and really give it a chance. I'm totally hooked! read more

Went to the 11:30 express class for 45 minutes. We got there a little late (which can be annoying to instructors for obvious reasons), but he was still very helpful, and caught us up to speed, and explained to us each exercise. The class itself is one minute on the floor and then back up on the treadmill/rowing machine, which makes for a hard class. The instructor is constantly encouraging/motivating you to go faster. This particular class was small, so it gave the instructor a chance to correct form, so that was good. Cons: Sweat itself is under renovation, and It's location is by a lot of construction currently so it was a bit hard to find, as well as its hard to find street parking so public transportation is recommended. Also the treadmills max out at 12mph, which wasn't a problem for me, but my boyfriend reached max. Overall I would recommend this to friends, especially if you live in the area!! read more

I have been coming to Sweat since about when it first opened. It has gone through a few management/ownership shifts but is now settled into a nice groove with Paul. -The workouts are always great and provide a lot of variety throughout the week. You can easily hit all areas of the body by going anywhere from 2-4 times per week. I get my heavy lifting from Hard Pressed so I enjoy the balance and cardio Sweat classes provide. -There is enough variety of weights that anyone should be able to scale the workout to meet their needs. -All the coaches are high energy and are great at leading the class. I would suggest people new to the class really pay attention when the coach is explaining and demonstrating the workout and you shouldn't have any problems. -Some movements can definitely be hard to master but all you need to do is ask! Obviously the coach is there to help but don't hesitate to ask anyone that looks like they know what they are doing. I saw some other reviews mention being intimidated but personally I always try and welcome new people and help them with their form if needed. Also there has been a huge influx of new clients so you certainly won't be alone! Come check it out and you're guaranteed to meet some new fun people and have a great workout! read more

The Pros: Nice Space Music is ok The Cons: Everybody is doing everything wrong there is to much going on and the instructor has to many things to keep track of to properly instruct on anything. The studio was sweaty and the instructor was not motivating. I wanted to like this place... maybe next time read more

The workouts are pretty good, which is the only reason that Sweat gets a 2 star rating instead of 1... The "locker room" is disgusting. For the amount of money you're paying to workout at Sweat, you should be able to shower and get ready for work in a nice clean environment, not in a soggy damp pile of filth! Also the staff couldn't be more rude, unhappy, or unwelcoming. It seems very mean girls mentality, and if you aren't one of the cool kids that knows who's who, then you're unimportant and dismissed. I have friends who go to Sweat, and I'd love to be able to go workout with them, but now that I use class pass, I would ONLY go to Sweat if there was nothing else available, and even then I'd still have to really really think about it! read more

My impression of SWEAT is that they advertise as a gym that includes strength training in their circuits. However, they really do not. I viewed most of the classes I attended as cardio based.... tread mill, rowing, high knees etc. The strength training occasionally would be using the battle ropes or TRX. I had good experiences attending Alex, and Aly's classes. I had a few occasions with Shelly when she was rude to me regarding a health issue. However, Victoria (who no longer is with the company) was able to rectify the issue and was very helpful. Overall this place is a "no" for me, and I will not be recommending. read more

Ooh wee. This place is insanity. I took Cardio/Core with Kim and my goodness did she throw down as a instructor. From start to finish her energy was all of the way up-- the only thing that could keep me going during through that hour of non-stop cardio. I suffered a severe ankle sprain a few months back, and Kim was super accommodating & assisting throughout the entire workout. Yet, she wanted to get me to continue to push myself to the max, which I definitely needed. I will say that during the workout, I slightly contemplated if I would actually die there. But I couldn't ask for more for something that I have put my money into. It's the day after and yes, I am painfully sore. It was so worth and I can't wait until my muscles are ready to take on the next class at SWEAT. Outside of the class itself, the staff seemed very friendly and open to answering questions/concerns. I was impressed with how well they designed such a small space into a gym. Unlike other reviews, I feel that the changing rooms were decked out nicely. All in all, a place that everyone who is looking to lose weight, tone-up or just challenge themselves, should visit. read more

***Since posting the review below they have removed bar soap from the bathrooms. Thank you for listening to your customers :) Been going to Sweat for over a year and I really enjoy their workout format. Most of the instructors are great and I love the variety of workouts. It's also a good price for what you get out of it. However recently it seems the quality of the amenities has seriously declined. The place is dirtier and not well maintained. The worst is the bar soap in the bathrooms. What workout fmakes you share a bar of soap? Not hygienic at all. I've never seen anything like it. Clearly others on Yelp have expressed the same disgust about the bar soap for weeks but nothing has been done. Hopefully Sweat reads these reviews. With a few improvements to the amenities they could become a top notch workout option in Chicago. read more

I like the classes but as other people have stated, the quality of the studios has gone very downhill over the past few months. They removed the lockers and replaced them with cubbies and have bar soap in the bathroom. There are cooling issues in both their studios as sometimes they are unbearably hot which is concerning since it hasn't even gotten that hot outside yet. They also got rid of their front desk staff so you cannot call them which is unfortunate if you wanted to switch class times or had a general question. With the amount of boutique fitness studios in the area, they really need to make some upgrades to remain competitive. They shouldn't be downgrading their studios and expecting people to pay the same amount. read more

I love the classes here, but the amenities are bad and they keep getting worse and worse :( The only soap they offer is BAR SOAP. The other day I watched two people go to use it and quickly opting out because it is that gross looking. The third one just threw it away. The showers are not clean, and the shampoo dispensers are moldy. Seems like instead of cleaning and buying nice hygienic products, they go for the decor (boho curtain for the doorway, pictures, etc.). They have recently taken away the lockers and have now gone with cubbies (???). Again, love the classes but the amenties are very poor and unsanitary. They should value their customer and put some time in that. read more

SWEAT Fitness Studios - Chicago - Boot Camps Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

GREAT place! I just moved to Chicago 6 months ago and I finally found a place I can call home. SWEAT Chicago Gold Coast has great trainers and great class times. I am a huge fan of their workouts, it definitely keeps you on your toes daily and weekly. Everyone is very friendly and very accommodating. The facility is very clean. If you need a quick snack before class or protein up after class, a Kitchfix food is on the street level! Overall, I will keep going and going and going! read more

Safe to say I'm obsessed with this workout . Short intervals and a lot of weights (i am a runner, so any weights are really hard for me and I would NEVER do them on my own). My favorite instructor by a landslide is Julia Holl. I may be bias because she plays lots of rap/hip hop and that's what I love to workout to, but she's the only instructor I've had that asks Your name before class if she doesn't remember, shook my hand my first class with her and really really welcoming. She makes modifications if your form is off , but in a really nice, coaching way instead of saying you're doing it wrong. She also does modifications for each move when she is explaining them which is nice so you don't have to stop mid class to ask. If you are going to try SWEAT for the first time , take a class with Julia! You won't regret it. read more

If you're wondering why they call this establishment SWEAT, I'm going to tell you why. Because as soon as you walk in the door you are smacked in the face with the strong aroma of SWEAT and ass. You are then greeted by a friendly iPad which you now use to check in. You can then proceed to put your belongings in a cubby hole and only hope they will still be there on your way out! The class itself is a great workout and is the ONLY reason I continue to return aside from the convenience of the location. During the work out you can expect some intensity meanwhile one trainer in particular will continue to interrupt you with high-fives. (Like I'm sorry but I don't want to touch his hand that has touched every other hand in the class that is drenched in SWEAT!)After the class you will probably want to wash your hands after all of those high-fives. You will get to do so with a bar of soap, which definitely gives me prison vibes. Don't drop the soap! You can just dry your hands on your pants bc there most likely will not be any towels. Keep your fingers crossed as you go back to get your belongings and don't forget to say bye to the iPad on your way out! read more

I've been going to Sweat for a little over a month now. My brother insisted I start with their "Shred" program for 21 days in November and take their classes 5 days a week. I'm not so much into fitness, and was a little nervous about going to classes where people generally know each other and everyone is on the same page about the workouts. I have to say, what a wonderful place! The owners are completely involved in the classes and incredibly encouraging. The workouts are designed so that you can get through it if you haven't worked out in a while, but you can also challenge yourself every time. I recommend Sweat to anyone and everyone, no matter if you work out every day already or are totally coming in from scratch. read more

I went here today for the first time as part of class pass. I'm very active on CP and have been to more than 20 studios. I thought the amenities were fine. Yes, you walk down a flight of stairs to get to the class, big deal. The bathroom was basic, but ok. I took a shower and there was a stack of clean towels. True, there are cubbies and not lockers, but it's a small class format, and it didn't seem unreasonable to me. They have cubbies right in the gym itself, so your wallet is always with you. There were 9 people in class (8:30am weekday) and the instructor first went through all of the moves. Then she divided us up (3 groups of 3), which was actually nice not to have to figure out who i'm going to buddy up with. Today was Tabbata, I think 10 different workouts - 20 seconds on, 10 seconds off, 8 rounds - so the time went by fairly quickly. It was a really hard workout (full 60 min), but the instructor did a great job - she was supportive without being annoying and went around making corrections and keeping us motivated. Nobody was looking around or cared whether I modified or took it easy at times. It's not a "I'm severely overweight and haven't worked out in 5 years kind of class" though - I would call it an intermediate class and, while not at all an intimidating format, most of the people (in this one class) were fit. read more

I'm new to SWEAT classes but so far, I am a big fan! Mostly strength focused but with some cardio thrown in to keep the heart rate up. The total body tabata class on Tuesday is awesome - the intervals FLY by and its super challenging, but the kind of challenging that makes you feel strong rather than frustrated/discouraged. Staff is welcoming, helpful, and encouraging - instructors pay attention to form and make corrections as needed, which is really important to me. The LP location is kind of small, but it hasn't really impeded my workout at all so overall highly recommend! read more

This is my favorite gym that I've been to using ClassPass. Its the only gym that incorporates a good amount of weight training throughout the workout and actually has me sore the next day. read more

Don't be scared... I have been here a few times for a couple different classes, I have had Paul, Andrea, and Matheu as instructors. I did the Arms and Abs Monday class for the first time, I am always intimidated going into the class thinking what if I can't do something. The class was awesome, positive reinforcement throughout, yes the push ups killed me, and yes I had sweat pouring down my face, and yes my arms are still shaking today, but I feel awesome, and definitely plan on making the Arms/abs class my new Monday class. Everyone should try sweat! read more

I am a 50 something female with no core strength who has never tried this type of exercise before. I have to tell you I am starting my third week and I am hooked. Please read the other reviews for the details because I do not want to repeat everything. I agree with everything I do want to address two (2) concerns a previous reviewer mentioned. I had the same concerns. Before I started I was not thrilled there was only one level and one age group. I almost did not join because of those reasons. Before the first free class, I introduced myself to the trainer, Kevin, and explained my situation i.e., over 50 and no core strength. He watched me throughout the class and helped me adapt each exercise to meet my needs. After class, he suggested I follow the same routine of introducing myself to every trainer so that they could adapt each exercise. It has been great. Every class I find myself able to do more and more. Since the classes are fairly small, after each class the participants congratulate each other on a good work out. Even though most of the other participants are 30 years younger than me, I am having fun. read more

I can't say enough good things about my experience at Sweat on State! I have attended multiple gyms across Chicago as well as boutique style work out facilities and Sweat on State has by far been my favorite. The workouts challenge me and the community is welcoming and friendly. I look forward to my workouts here and never dread them. One of the best parts is the personal attention I receive during each class, Apparently I had been squatting wrong for years and just having the coaches take the time to correct my form has made all of the difference. I would definitely recommend Sweat to a friend! read more

Place is clean, well-organized and the people you meet when you enter are pleasant and sincere. The equipment is new and clean as well. Two things though that keep it from being a great experience. There is no beginner, intermediate or advanced classes. It's all for one and one for all. Great for those who know what they are doing, not so good for those who do not. It creates the wall of intimidation that so many people feel when they get back on the exercise train. Secondly, the youthful presence is energizing, but that's all there is. It would be nice to have a mix of age groups there or at least age group options. I wouldn't sway people not to go, but know what you're getting into before you jump in. read more