I joined Crunch for the closest thing to CrossFit I could find, which is their HIIT program. I am…read morewell versed in CrossFit, but it is cost prohibitive in this area, so HIIT, being a form of CrossFit, was the next best thing. I took 3 HIIT classes for free before joining the gym. The $9.99 per month membership does not include the classes so I signed up for the top tier at $29.99 a month. Definitely doable. Sadly though, the early morning and Friday HIIT classes were cancelled almost immediately after I joined, due to lack of participation. Lucky for me, my work schedule allows me to take the classes at 930am M-T. They also offer them at 6p. Carolyn is the HIIT trainer on the weekdays. I like her style, she's bubbly and motivational and I usually work up a good sweat. I've taken Traci's class on Saturdays, which is very intense. The HIIT zone has all the stuff...Pylo boxes, Battle Ropes, Pull Downs, Bar Jack, Slam Balls, Medicine Balls, etc. Crunch offers spin classes as well as several others. Aerobics, Zumba, All Out Athlete, Chisel, to name a few. I did a couple with Ruth and they were brutal, in a great way. I think the gym has every piece of work out equipment one could ever want, EXCEPT for the Smith Machine, which I really like if I'm lifting because I simply feel safer. The ONLY reason I'm giving Crunch 4 stars instead of 5 is that one day I asked for help understanding a machine and I was kind of brushed off. My fault for not being a little more assertive, being that I pay to play there, Because I came in for the classes and didn't ask for more, that's where I'm at. I'll work it out. All in all, I am enjoying Crunch and the HIIT Zone, even on days when I can't show up for class.

Public warning…read more... DO NOT trust this business, they use shady and deceptive billing practices. Personal training is impossible to cancel, and when you complete your contract, they will continue to bill you. If you need further proof, go to the better business bureau website - ALL Fs. Read the reviews, go to Google, you can find numerous complaints about their deceptive and illegal practices.

Started here recently and love the facilities, staff and vibe. It's never super crowded so you…read moredon't have to wait for the equipment. Plenty of machines and free weights spread across a really large facility. I haven't tried the classes yet, but they look good. Also, not a parent but they have really great childcare facilities.

We became members end of July. We started coming here regularly since August. I cannot rave enough…read moreabout the evening Kids Club crew as well as the front desk and maintenance staff. The evening Kids Club girls truly enjoy watching children. It is not just a job to them. They play with the kids and listen to them. They are absolutely amazing and have become family to me. If it wasn't for them taking care of my babies, I wouldn't have lost 30lbs in 4 months and be able to achieve my fitness goals. This is definitely a family environment. The only thing that could be improved upon at all at MAC is the management/workers for the Kids Club morning crew. Both times I took my children there in the morning, there were issues and I didn't get the welcoming vibe we get with the evening crew. It's unfortunate I can only workout in the evening but it's become habit now. We LOVEEEEE MAC!!!!

This gym has a little of everything for everyone. Great environment, staff extremely knowledgeable…read moreand helpful. They make you feel like family and the community that the gym has is very supportive and motivating. Always a pleasure.

ACAC gyms are the bomb.com!…read more So this experience was kind of like going to CineBistro to watch a movie and then going to... a regular movie theatre. Once you go to CineBistro with the in-theatre dinner service, crafty cocktails, and comfy chairs, it ruins your moviegoing experience forever. You become a movie theatre snob, if you will. ACAC has the same effect... specifically the Short Pump location. I became a member about a year ago and ACAC Short Pump has been good to me ever since. The rooftop bar and pool, the floor to ceiling windows, the cafe, the sprawling classrooms! All of it is top of the line. I've always been curious about the Midlothian location, but when you live in the West End, traveling to that area is like going to Timbuktu. However, I happened to have a meeting in good ol' Midlo so I packed a gym bag and used it as an opportunity to ch ch check it out. When I first walked in I noticed how large and in charge the space was. I mean, it really was ginormous. But, it looked more like a giant warehouse with a bunch of machines than a health club, which is what Short Pump looks like. Also- I thought the basketball court inside the space was really cool until folks started playing and it got real loud. Real fast. That would be annoying to me if I'm just minding my business on the treadmill 3-4 days a week and I have to hear shoes squeaking and voices echoing. I digress. The one way that Midlothian beat Short Pump? The pools! They have amazing pools and an outdoor water park. Yes, Short Peezy has the rooftop pool, but these were so much bigger. In this case, bigger does = better. Another area that gave Midlothian major cool points? I left my favorite earrings on the stationary bike and didn't realize it until I was already in the car on my way home. I called the front desk and someone had already turned them in! I went to pick them up today and they were safe and sound in an envelope with my name on them. Thanks, Midlothian!

I have been a member for years and one of my favorite things about ACAC Midlothian has been the…read moregroup water classes, especially when they are in the outdoor pool. Unfortunately the facility's priority is the swim team. From late May through July the outdoor pools are used by the team morning afternoon and evening to accommodate families with different schedules. Even our weekly evening class that uses the deep well has been moved inside so the children who aren't on the swim team can play in the pool. Whenever I have brought this up with management they deny that swim team is their priority and say that we must share the pool. I don't think this is a fair statement since swim team has the pool 8-9 hours a day (not including meets)

This location is always clean and well maintained. The front desk staff are super nice and greet…read moreyou with a smile. Much appreciated!

Staff is very friendly and pleasant. Over all the facilities are good and are keep clean. Gym floor…read morecould use a little sweeping/mopping. As it Planet Fitness' reputation they really are inclusive and non-judgemental. Love it. But also meeting their reputation, there are always numerous pieces of equipment that are out of order and unusable. I actually had a machine, literally, fall apart while I was using it. I brought the dismantled pieced to the front counter. Please repair the machines Planet Fitness. You owe it to your paying members. They pay to have access to the whole gym and all the machines, not a portion of the machines.

THE ABSOLUTE BEST. This place is amazing. It is a workout like no other - any time you walk in…read morethose doors, you are guaranteed to feel so much stronger when you walk out. The workouts are extremely challenging, but don't let that scare you away. Everything is explained and demonstrated so you'll never be lost. The community here is absolutely amazing too. Erica makes you feel so welcome every step of the way. Come here. 100% the best place ever.

I found out about Endorphasm through Instagram while I was stalking rva fitness hashtags...man am I…read moreglad I did that. Erica and Travis are phenomenal and the classes will push you like no other. I always like a workout where I feel like I'm going to die during it, but feel super accomplished at the end. Erica and Travis are super helpful and welcoming and they always make sure you're doing the workouts properly. If you want a workout that will physically and mentally challenge you (get you out of that comfort zone), check this place out! You will not regret it!!

Dropped in for a 615am WOD and was greeted with Fran!…read more Crossfit is all about the unknown though, so sucked it up and did it with the encouragement of the coach. A great facility with plenty of tools for your WOD needs. Definitely recommend!

I've trained at Meadowbrook and Planet Fitness, and I'm telling you right now -- Gold's Gym…read moreArboretum clears. Best gym I've been in so far. The weight area is stacked, plenty of racks, solid free weight selection, and the vibe is actually motivating. You walk in and want to lift heavy. No waiting around forever for equipment, no weird energy -- just people there to work. Only thing I miss is the hydro beds from Planet Fitness. Other than that? No comparison. This is the spot.

1 star - The only reason I still come to this Gold's Gym is convenience, because the overall…read moreexperience is disappointing. The biggest issue is that members constantly leave weights, bars, and other equipment wherever they finish using them, and it apparently just stays there until the next person picks it up and moves it to its new home. Re-racking weights and returning equipment should be the most basic rule in any gym, yet here it feels completely optional. Instead of being able to move through your workout, you will more often than not waste time searching for the equipment you need because someone else could not be bothered to put it back. What makes it worse is that this is not a hidden problem. There are signs throughout the gym reminding people to re-rack weights, but they do not seem to be enforced in any meaningful way. At that point, the signs are just decoration. I also regularly see personal trainers and membership coordinators standing around the front desk joking, talking, essentially socializing while the gym floor stays disorganized. There is nothing wrong with this, and morale does matter, but when there is clearly downtime, no clients to attend to, and the gym is that disorganized, that time would be better spent keeping the floor in order, returning misplaced equipment, and reinforcing the rules that are already posted. Then in the future they could reclaim that time instead of letting the same problem continue. For a paying member, it gets old fast. People join a gym to work out, not to spend part of every session cleaning up after strangers and hunting down bars, plates, or attachments that should already be where they belong. If you are considering joining, just know that the convenience of this location is doing a lot of heavy lifting, because management and basic gym etiquette are not.

Wonderful gym, wonderful staff…read more I've been working with Ashlee for almost a year. I came in with a history of awful knee injuries, multiple surgeries followed by iffy recoveries, and little to no faith in the muscles in my lower body. In less than 12 months I've gone from constantly worrying about those shaky knees to feeling real confidence in my movements. Doubling my PRs has just been an added perk... Ashlee has been awesome in creating tailored programs for me and what I need. Just as important, she fosters a welcoming and encouraging environment in the group training sessions that make them more enjoyable than they have any business being. If you want help with nutrition, she's got you. If you want suggestions for good obscure metal bands, she's got you there too. When you look at my Yelp history, you'll notice that I've only ever reviewed moving companies. Couldn't be happier that my first non-moving related assessment is ReDefineRVA and Ashlee. Couldn't recommend both more!

The experience at Redefine RVA is simply the best. All training is developed specifically for you!…read more The trainers get to know you are care about your well being. The clients form and FAMILY as we work together in small groups to achieve our goals. Highly recommended for your fitness journey.