Bait and switch. I signed up for a 16 week program and was told I would have the 'option' to…read morecontinue the membership once the 16 weeks were up. Now I'm being told I have to continue paying for a full 12 months. Not cool. I'm a 64 year old woman and just didn't fit into the atmosphere at this gym. And, I was never told there was a mandatory requirement on attendance during the 16 weeks. No one seemed to care if I was there or not until it came time to leave.

GLOWS: 1. Plenty of parking on site…read more2. 24 hours with key fob scan in 3. Membership allows guests (they asks that guests come during front desk hours only) 4. A variety or cardio, barbells, and free weigh equipment 5. Decent bathroom and locker room space for such a small gym GROWS: 1. The gym does not appear to have concern for Covid safety procedures (no masks required around the space 2. Cleaning equipment is sloppily set up around the gym (spray bottles and random rags, empty hand sanitizers) 3. Equipment is older and overall layout of the space is not updated I am not opposed to coming to get a workout in at the space, but I am not sold on making this a home gym location.

This gym is amazing! There is real equipment and I can come 24/7. I will be here all the time. If…read moregetting stronger is your goal then this gym is the place

Great gym, good equipment and never packed whenever I go. Open 24/7 which really works with my work…read moreschedule. I really like this gym, and im glad I joined. Highly recommend!

Only been open a week but I was very impressed with the staff. Very nice and friendly. Facility…read moreis spotless and clean but my teen did notice some members NOT wiping down the equipment after using it. Maybe let people know that is proper gym procedure. I'll update this in a few weeks to see if they are maintaining these standards. Visit 9/10/2017 9/15/2018 Its been a year and I do see some new staff members but I still see some of the original, which tells me that they are doing somethings right behind the scene as well. (I like to see familiar faces ) It seems like members have caught on to cleaning equipment more consistently when I go, the facility is still very clean and I notice staff are cleaning the machines when I am in during the early mornings. I am very happy still one year in. Still have a happy teen as well...he has actually upgraded his membership so that he can bring friends with him now. Facility is clean, bright and inviting, not intimidating. No one bothers you. Staff are friendly and you can ask them questions. Bathrooms are well maintained (very clean ladies!) Parking lot is well lite in the early mornings, I feel very safe, cameras outside so I can see my car in the parking lot while I work out (you know car break ins at the gym are a common thing..don't let anyone tell you different!) No TV's on the treadmills, but I actually like the TV's overhead better so I can watch the multiple channels and switch between them!

Update: There are several machines where only 1 exist for the whole gym to share. And there's no…read moreplace to hang the mats, they're just being tossed in a corner (safety hazard?). This is really poor design.

Great studio, challenging classes but very motivating…read more Staff is very friendly and very welcoming. Would recommend to people of all ages and looking for all workouts.

This is a wonderful workout studio! The instructors are top notch and the facilities are…read moreexceptionally clean. My favorite part is the cool, lavender infused towels distributed at the end of classes.

Love, love all the friendly people and staff. Great workouts with training guidance. I've been…read moreworking out there for over a year and couldn't feel stronger and healthier

Pros: Great staff…read more Great energy. Class members are supportive. Classes and workouts are easy to follow but always challenging. You'll never outgrow the system. The app allows you to track progress and has daily workouts easy to do at home. It's worth the money if you show up at least 5 days each week. Cons: There's a published "fine" for cancelling a class too late or no showing but the Timonium location has doubled it. This mostly affects the 6 & 7 am classes and early weekend classes. I will note if you have a one time legitimate reason to miss unexpectedly you can ask for forgiveness. Recently they've increased the class maximum size but the space the gym is in can't really handle the extra people and it often feels too crowded when they jam the class.

Jay and Annia are both very knowledgeable about weight training and nutrition. I have been training…read moreprimarily with Annia for about 6-8 months and am very satisfied. She is always pleasant and personable, and I always get a great workout! Would highly recommend this gym.

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.

Best classes: I enter, stretch, workout with a group that feels like friends, and next thing I…read moreknow, an hour has passed. Coaches are always engaging. Atmosphere is conducive to me wanting to workout and achieve my goals. Fourteen classes, four pounds down, and as soon as I leave, I am already planning my return. I'm sold!!!

Phenomenal coaches (shout out Jo and Laura), staff (shout out Carley), and gym! I love making OTF a…read morepart of my routine and appreciate the constant support from the coaches. The members are very friendly and the gym and facilities are clean. I've used the shower regularly (it's busy at 5am) but it works fine.