I have been in gyms across the United States, this place truly unique. This place has a no joke…read moreatmosphere driven by a core group of regulars that are here to achieve goals. You can't help but have the momentum rub off on you. This is not the place to play in kiddie pool, walk the track, or play pretend. This is the place where the metal meets the meat.

Excellent gym, clean facilities, clean equipment, broken machines are quickly fixed, and it's not…read moretoo crowded. Recommended

Edge is the BEST thing that has happened to me, in my fitness journey. I wasn't a fan of…read moretraditional gyms or really even working out. I was gaining weight, felt crummy, and just generally needed to work on my health. I joined EBBC in February but didn't adjust my diet. I could tell a difference and I was definitely starting to feel better but results weren't coming as quickly as I would've liked. I joined the Summer Shred and I have loved it! The shred has shown me how to eat healthy, without forgoing the things that I love. I'm still able to have all my favorites but I'm more aware of what fuel my body needs. I feel SO much better and I feel so much more informed about what I'm eating. Some things are such simple substitutions and I will never go back to how I was living. I have burned fat, toned muscle, and overall lost inches simply from following simple macros. Jules teaches you all about macros, weight loss, and how important it is to fuel your body with what it needs. She is always there to answer questions, day or night. Having a plan and having people to hold you accountable makes all the difference. I was told results are made in the kitchen and I couldn't agree more! I can tell I'm getting so much stronger in (and out of) the gym - mentally, and physically! The Shred isn't just physical, it is mental just as much. I had to make a choice for myself and Jules shared early on, that time was going to pass no matter how we responded and it made me really consider where I wanted to be 6 weeks from now. I'm so glad I took the plunge and I am so happy not only with my results but to keep working on my goals! EBBC as a whole is great and there's no place I'd rather spend an hour a day. Exercise is hard, "dieting" is hard, but EBBC and the group that comes with it, makes the process so much more enjoyable. 10/10 would recommend - come sweat with me ... it's just your fat crying

Literally the best gym around!! You'll feel welcome from the first time you walk in the door!…read more Every trainer there is wonderful!! Edge offers supervised childcare which is a huge plus for the parents!! Give Edge a try, you won't regret it!!

An updated review of Planet Fitness here in Richmond. The staff is amazing. Super friendly and…read morehelpful. The hydro bed is great and there's usually not a line for it. The massage chair hits the spot if you are aching or just need to loosen those muscles up. The tanning beds are ok. Bed 4 is really scratched up on the surface but bed 5 is good. Still haven't tried out the stand up beds but plan on doing so in the future. It's always clean inside which is a huge plus. The reason it doesn't get 5 stars is that the gym is more focused in cardio training than weight training and for me that's causes them to lose a star

This place was modern, well-designed, clean spaces, and very new machines! I loved that I was able…read moreto control the elevation on the elliptical machine, which many others do not have yet. Also the stair-climbing machines were very modern and good to use for HIIT workouts. Be sure to bring a padlock as they do not have the lockers with the combination locks attached.

I've recently moved to the area and was looking forward to working here after having spent the last…read morethree years working at another YMCA in another state. Positive feedback: the members and front desk staff seem friendly. Opportunities to improve: cleanliness could be better. The coffee station in the lobby has little fruit fly insects all over the place. The entire place looks shabby and rundown. There are no schedules or information available for prospective members. Reason I quit after four hours: Management is unprepared and unprofessional. I was put on a computer for four hours (after the boss was late) to do modules. No new hire paperwork, no tour of the building, no introductions to other staff. I was given incorrect information about breaks and hours worked. (I looked it up online and corrected the manager.) The manager had tested positive for Covid last week and was back to work already- hacking, sneezing and coughing all over the desk. No visible means of sanitation, wipes, masks that I could see. After the professionalism and adherence to company policies I am familiar with from my previous YMCA, I simply have to look elsewhere for employment.

Tried planet fitness it was a terrible experience ! It is just the opposite of what they claim the…read moremost judgmental place I have ever been. So I joined the YMCA of Richmond it is just the opposite everyone is welcome from power lifters to cross fit athletes or just someone who's there just to socialize. Love the place !

This is just an all around great women's gym. Plenty of good…read moreequipment & an endless supply of support, encouragement & fellowship ‍

Very happy they took the time to talk with me and I am looking forward to getting healthy again …read more After covid we all are looking forward to the normal again . Thank you for your time today was very helpful

Richmond's only real hardcore gym, welcoming powerlifters, bodybuilders and fitness enthusiasts of…read moreall types and experience. Open since December, 2010, membership is month-by-month, with no contracts and no new member fee. Constantly growing in equipment, they just recently added a Monolift for heavy squatting. It has bands, chains, kettlebells, lots of heavy iron and a welcome, hardcore attitude that encourages you to push to be your very best. It's been one of the very best things about my move to Kentucky from California.

staff is never present, bathrooms are always dirty, equipment outdated. No deadlifted platforms…read morebars are all bent and uneven/rusted. benches falling apart. members seem like there all zombies. weird atmosphere at night the place becomes a circus. To many kids ruin gym experience.

The equipment is constantly out of commission and the staff are rarely present. Building is not…read morewell kept and the small equipment takes a half hour to track down. If the staff were half as friendly and competent as the members, I would almost have one thing positive to say about this gym. If you actually decide to waste your money here, God forbid you try to cancel your membership as they will put a hold on your account, rather than canceling it, so they can continue to charge you monthly as well as tack on additional "annual" and "equipment" fees. Once you go back for the second time to try to finally cancel your account, they'll hit you with almost $50 worth of "Cancellation" fees, as if they haven't stolen enough of your money already. Plenty of other exceptional gyms to chose from in Richmond that I would recommend to a friend in a heartbeat, unless of course you just need to waste some money.

My family has been coming to Elite for about 1.5 yrs. I have 3 children participating. We've done…read morethe After School Program. We've done Summer Camp. We've transitioned to zoom classes during the COVID shut down. I've done kickboxing classes. Bow staff seminars. I participate in the teen/adult classes and open mat as often as I can. As soon as I can manage, I'll have my youngest in the little Ninjas classes. This place is very family centered and all of the employees are highly skilled in caring for and developing important life skills for growing children.

One of my close friends had their sons birthday party here and the kids were totally engaged! The…read morestaff were friendly and kept the kids busy with different martial arts activties (and these were 4/5 year olds!). They also have a nice size party room for the kiddos to eat pizza, have snacks and eat cake. Whats even more awesome is they allow the birthday kiddo to cut his or her cake with a Samurai Sword! How awesome is that!