I had the opportunity to visit the Stretch Zone and I am glad I finally did it. As a person that is…read morereally active in the gym with my HITT and strength training routines, alot of times just stretching before and after my workouts are just not enough. Not to mention, I work in an office and I am pretty sedentary majority of the day. So coming to Stretch Zone to get that really good deep stretch will help. Stretch Zone is not in the business of making people more flexible. They are in the business of reeducating the nerve-muscle reflex, which allows you to move easier. Their goal isn't to make you more "flexible" or "elastic," it is to increase your active range of motion, so that you can move further without feeling a stretch. Stretch Zone works through the nervous system to achieve lasting flexibility gains. I had my initial assessment with Nora. I suffer from tight hips and sore quads and hamstrings, my ultimate goal is to achieve deeper squats whenever I am barbell squatting or doing dead lifts. When I tell you Nora was able to get into the nitty gritty with my assisted stretches. I left out of there walking much better when I came in. I also signed up to get a stretch once a week. The great thing is they accept HSA/FSA cards as well, so you can definitely utilize your flexible spending dollars towards this service. I highly recommend this place for folks that just want a better range of motion.

Did a stretch session with Nora. Felt amazing. Definitely helped with back pain. Will return.read more

Lots of cardio equipment available and wide variety of strength training devices too. Never busy…read morewhen I go during the day. Staff are friendly and helpful.

Signed up for a tennis clinic session here. Signup online was easy and the clinic is run very well!…read moreThe instructor George is great. The pickle ball courts next to us are a bit loud, but the players seem to have fun. That is my only complaint about the tennis courts- other than that, the tennis facilities are clean and well-run. All of the staff has been friendly as well. I would definitely recommend the clinics here if you're looking for a new spot!

Let's start with, I hate exercise. But somehow I really enjoy going to this gym and the people I've…read moremet there. There's no attitude or competition, and the clients are of all ages. It's run by two amazing, friendly women, one of whom trains my little group with great humor, flexibility, and attention to our needs. The exercises are staged to our various fitness levels and she's always encouraging us to do a little better each visit. Highly recommend!

Arenal Fitness is a CrossFit affiliate in Pikesville. I became acquainted with them through a…read moreGroupon offer, and I'm really glad I gave them a try. Treadmills and typical group classes weren't cutting it for me; it all felt like a boring waste of time. CrossFit is a pretty intense experience, but they emphasize scaling things to your current level and make it doable for yourself (but not easy! Never easy!). It's a stripped-down style of training, focusing heavily on using good form and developing functional strength (probably why it's so popular with military, police officers, and firefighters). The equipment is all very simple - free weights, jump ropes, barbells, kettlebells, plyo boxes, etc. Every day, there is a different WOD (workout of the day) to keep your body guessing. Typical activities include body-weight work (pull-ups, push-ups, dips, squats), weight lifting, running, jumping. All of the trainers are knowledgeable, SUPER friendly, and encouraging, but they don't let you get away with bad form or half-assed efforts. Everybody cheers you on to get yourself up there for that that last pull-up. The goal is to leave having surprised yourself with what you were able to do. I think the recent Groupon deal brought in a surge of new members, so if you're new to this sort of workout, don't be shy about showing up for a demo or the Basics class sessions. There will be tons of newbies there figuring things out with you. There are also plenty of serious athletes who work out here; it's cool to see them do amazing things and imagine getting up to that level someday. Arenal is located at the far end of the The Shops at Quarry Lake, so if you get there super early or have the wherewithal after class, you could run errands. There's tons of free parking as well, and easily accessible from 695. Price-wise, Arenal seems comparable to other CrossFit gyms in the area (leaning toward cheaper, actually) and describes its pricing as "a la carte". They have many levels of membership, from pay-per-class to monthly unlimited classes to full 24/7 access if you're comfortable training on your own. Every review has to include some cons. The locker room situation isn't the best. There are 3 unisex changing rooms, 2 of which have shower stalls. For stashing your stuff, there is only a small bank of lockers. Most of us pile our stuff on the floor in a corner. I'm lucky to have time to change at home before class; otherwise, my nice work clothes could get pretty crumpled. Also, the gym seems pretty full these days, so be prepared to share equipment, alternate sets with people, and wait a little while for your turn. That's not THAT big a deal, though, is it? Pretty standard gym stuff. Long story short (too late!), Arenal is a great, diverse gym for people looking to challenge themselves. Definitely worth a look.

The staff let alone the owners are amazing . The kindest of them all . I highly recommend this gym…read moreand I know you will . Claim your free day pass and learn more about them .

Training House is the best! If you want a workout that is challenging and creative (in years I've…read morenever had the same exact workout twice), training house is the place for you. The workouts are designed to make you feel like an athlete, building both physical and mental strength. The trainers are knowledgeable and supportive, and the camaraderie and friendships with other members keep you coming back. I attribute TH to helping me be in the best shape of my life at 47 years old and would not go anywhere else.

I love Aluma! The teachers are encouraging, gentle, and knowledgeable about yoga and the lifestyle…read moreit can be. Lots of class offerings and different styles of yoga to practice throughout the week. 100% recommend the unlimited monthly membership at Aluma!

I joined brick bodies about 4 months ago and I've really been enjoying my experience here. The…read moreclasses have been wonderful, my fiancé does the personal training and it's really been helping him, I don't find it to be that crowded when I go. I can get the weights and equipment I need right away or if there's a wait it's really short.

I had a very disappointing experience with Brick Bodies. After I lost my job, I contacted them to…read morecancel my membership because I could no longer afford it. I explained my financial hardship and that I was not using the gym. Instead of working with me, I was told that I could not cancel my contract and that the only way to end it was for the account to be sent to collections. At the time, I only owed approximately $80 and attempted to pay it. However, I was informed that the contract could not be terminated unless it went to collections. As a result, what started as a small balance has now turned into a $700 collection account on my credit report. This has negatively impacted my credit and caused unnecessary financial stress. I understand contracts are binding, but there should be reasonable hardship options when a member loses employment. I would not recommend this gym based on how this situation was handled.

My husband has been coming to Fitness Together for over 6 years. I started coming regularly to the…read morePikesville studio when I retired about 2 1/2 years ago. I'm happy to say that I've seen a drastic change for the better, in my fitness level. I've dropped over 25 lbs and lost 3 inches from my waist, I'm stronger and my endurance has improved tremendously. Kelsey and Mackenzie are effective and enthusiastic trainers. They always push you to get the most out of your sessions, but also make sure you reach your goals safely, without injuring yourself. I LOVE everything about Fitness Together!!! 5 stars!

I have been a client at Fitness Together at their Pikesville location for over 7 months now. I…read morecan't stress how Amazing this studio has been!!! All of the Trainers are extremely professional and knowledgeable. I have knee issues and they have developed an incredible program that allows me to do exercises without putting stress on my knee. A matter of fact my knee feels better than it has in months. I have seen results and I'm getting closer and closer to my goals. All of the trainers are very personable. They are also very flexible with my busy schedule. I 100% recommend this studio.

For a quick retreat and kick ass wo's. I recommend coming…read morehere. The rooms are spacious, friendly staff and happy friendly , also the champs that get up every am No matter what for 40yrs!! And she turns 60!! Tomorrow)is the glue to keep it sticking together for 40+years! I can tell you with confidence that this merrit's club is the way to go. Everyday someone's li(v)fe's changed. At least for myself

So this club is owned by a trust. There is little to no accountability from management or corporate…read morewhen it comes to incidents. BBB shows a rating of D- as they haven't responded to their complaints. The manager at this club Ryan W. isn't in control of his staff. We were members here for a while but after one of the staff members was coming to the kids zone and asking inappropriate questions about my kids I attempted to report her and the staff invalidated my child's reports and pretended like it never happened. A child drowned in the pool here in the summer of 22'. I don't recommend.

Another update! Back to report that the new configuration of spin class downstairs and mat classes…read more(like yoga, barre, and pilates) upstairs works very well. I've been loving Monday night spin classes with Zain - he is an incredible instructor with the best playlists. His class is some of the most fun I've had at a workout class. It feels more like dancing with a group of friends than working out. I bike about 10 miles in his 45 minute class which is something I just never thought I'd be capable of. I've also been enjoying Wednesday evening barre classes upstairs with Erin. This is a new class and I hope they keep it on the schedule! Erin is a great instructor who queues very clearly and makes the class feel fun with her high energy. As someone who primarily weight lifts, barre is such a refreshing challenge for me. I feel like I'm learning a whole new skill set in that class. For a bit, I was also liking the Thursday evening mat pilates class with Chi but they seemed to have taken it off the schedule now :( The weight training areas continue to be conducive for a great workout. My only wish would be that they replace some of the elliptical machines with treadmills. When the gym gets a little busy, it's easy for the treadmills to fill up pretty fast since there's about 8 treadmills total. Whereas, there's probably twice as many ellipticals and I don't think I've ever seen more than a few people using them at a time. I'm also not a huge fan of the fact that you now how to ask the front desk for a towel - this isn't something I've seen at any of the other locations. The bathrooms are a bit outdated and could use some updating as well.

Love this gym! The staff are so friendly and the facilities are always clean. I have all of the…read moreequipment that I need for my lifts, which I also really appreciate.

I was contacted by my practitioner and offered a refund of the unused portion of my payment. I was…read morerelieved and I was treated fairly.

I came to Wendy after spending years with severe digestive problems and being diagnosed with…read moreirritable bowel syndrome (IBS) by a Gastroenterologist. Even though I was following recommended diet and taking probiotics along with OTC medications and medication for consumptions---None of those things worked. I asked my gastroenterologist and primary care physician to give me colonoscopy multiple times and they declined saying they don't see anything in my blood or stool test. Every tests they ran came back normal. However, I was having bloating, gas, and constipation issues that pretty much ruined my social and other forms of life. Anyways, when I went to get colonics done, I learnt a lot from Wendy regarding digestive problems and why I was facing my above issues. She informed me the kind of food I should be eating, shouldn't be eating, and more. When I tell you my stomach felt amazing after getting colonics done and following diets she gave me and probiotics that she recommended me to take. She figured out my stomach problems that my gastroenterologist couldn't figure out for years. Go see Wendy for your well being. I am so glad I did. I just wish I knew about her sooner because it would had saved me from a lot of pain and nightmare.