Ok, I honestly didn't think I'll enjoy this gym as much as I did. This was my first time trying a…read morenew gym while being out of town. I plan on doing more of this in the future and what a great facility The Forum Athletic club was to start at. The gym's aesthetic fits the industrial theme in this area of Atlanta. It's super clean on the inside and small. Although it's small, it doesn't feel like it because it doesn't get crowded (at least the two times I went) and it still has everything you need to be successful in the gym. For example, squat racks, cardio machines, free weights, stretch area, cross fit style room, clean bathrooms, towels...I mean checks, after checks, after checks! I think I enjoyed this gym more than my home gym in Ft. Lauderdale but shhh don't tell anybody lol. The only con I would say is there isn't hand sanitizing wipes or machines. When I come back to the ATL I would def have to make it a priority to revisit.

Serious Safety & Liability Concerns - This Gym Puts Members at Risk…read more This gym is playing fast and loose with member safety, and it needs to be called out. The sauna has a clearly posted warning sign stating a maximum safe temperature of 185°F. Despite this, staff and management insist on running it at 200°F, knowingly exceeding their own posted safety limits. That alone is reckless and a massive liability issue. What made this worse: I entered the sauna first at a safe temperature. Another gym member then came in and turned the temperature up to 197°F, completely ignoring the warning sign. When I pointed out the posted safety limit, this individual became aggressive, threatened me, harassed me, and disturbed my peace while I was simply trying to protect my health. No member should feel unsafe--physically or verbally--while using a wellness facility. Management's response? Dismissive and unconcerned. Instead of addressing: * the unsafe temperature settings * the violation of posted safety guidelines * the harassment and threatening behavior by another member ...the manager failed to take the situation seriously at all. This gym is exposing itself to serious liability by: * Ignoring its own safety warnings * Allowing saunas to operate at dangerous temperatures * Failing to intervene when a member is threatened Saunas are supposed to support health--not endanger it. Until management starts prioritizing member safety, accountability, and basic respect, I strongly do not recommend this gym. Consider this a warning.

Great coaches and challenging classes that are focused on safety and form…read more Love taking Coach Kevin, Korey, and John John

Awesome community! Great coaching, they make sure you have…read morethe correct form and good music.

Since joining Fit to Be, my outlook on working out has improved drastically!!! I love coming to the…read moreclasses and the instructors are all knowledgeable, encouraging and upbeat. I tried Pure Barre for about 3 months, but was seeking variety in my workouts. F2B offers that with a plethora of classes and times! My body (and mind) have been challenged and I love seeing how my strength improves each class. If you're looking for a small studio with great vibes, definitely come check this studio out. You will not regret it!

Let me join the growing chorus of devotees of the intimate yet challenging classes offered at Fit…read moreto Be. First, the logistics. Fit to Be is located in the same building and on the same level as American Roadhouse. There's plenty of parking in the lot behind the building, and the studio has a small lobby area to wait in before classes start. They have a single room for classes, but it has a sliding barn door in the back, making it possible to conduct private training sessions at the same time a larger class is going on. Other reviews note that classes are capped at 15, but I've never had more than twelve. I have yet to take a class with Julie (the owner, acclaimed in many other reviews), but that's because I'm such a huge fan of Bryn's Ballerobica class at 9am on Saturdays. Barre or ballet-inpsired classes are a dime a dozen these days, but Ballerobica is the best I've found. It adds an aerobic element to the standard core exercises, so you feel like you've gotten a much bigger calorie burn. Plus, Bryn is a phenomenal teacher- she pushes without yelling and she is continually upbeat without being fake. Everyone -from students to teachers - seems genuinely glad to be there. I leave class feeling upbeat (and sweaty) which is exactly what I'm looking for. Though I discovered Fit to Be through Classpass (which is awesome, by the way), these are classes I might actually pay extra to be able to attend more of them than the three per month Classpass limits you to. At just $15 for one drop in class (and packages that go down in cost from there), Fit to Be is also one of the more reasonable gyms I've found. I can't wait to try more classes, because Fit to Be is certainly as good as it gets!

Day(s): I signed up for the free week so I would say this is going to be a pretty thorough review…read more Location: Within Ponce City Market but it isn't nestled in the maze of PCM. It is on a corner actually. What I can do without is paying to park but that's just how the market is. You do get a discount with a promo code. There is WiFi. Not stream Netflix and Chill kinda WiFi but it's enough for Instagram and such. That bathroom/locker room is extremely clean for a place that has sweaty bodies moving around every hour. Atmosphere & Classes: I did not feel uncomfortable or unwelcomed upon arrival. They gave me a tour and asked if I needed to borrow a mat. Yoga blocks are stacked in the studio. After you check in the instructor will inform you of which studio you'll be practicing in. It was just what I needed in a yoga studio. The amount of space is a major plus. Since some studios have you piled on top of each other and it's not a good look. But you won't experience that here. The instructors were awesome and I even had a class with an instructor from another studio [he was a sub] and he's great too!

After six months, I called to cancel (only way they allow) my membership today. I really wanted to…read morelike CorePower, in part because they do have some excellent instructors and nicely kept facilities with showers etc. which you most definitely want in Atlanta. 95% of classes in Atlanta I've found are heated and CorePower is no exception, much to my dismay. This company seems to be one of the only here with convenient (caveats) locations and consistent quality of instructors / facilities. I like all of their classes, C2 classes have been my sweet spot, YogaSculpt is my punishment when I'm late for C2 (kicks my ass), and C1 when I've been beat. Tara, Ben and Cassidy are outstanding instructors and the rest of this review is no reflection on the staff. For $150/mo I really had hopes of this being a one-stop yoga shop. All they'd need is a smattering of yin and restorative classes, and some unheated options. I must say though, even after C1 classes, I've never left feeling relaxed. Great workouts, but must those be our only choices? On top of this, with the exceptions of the instructors I mentioned, all of the instructors have the same monologues down verbatim. Combined with how formulaic each class is, I never really felt like I was leaving yoga afterwards. Lastly, there are varying policies on tardiness. I admit I push it there sometimes, but today I was under two minutes late (due to parking nightmares) to three classes in midtown and O4W. Occasionally I've gotten lucky when someone was still in the front of the studio. Other times I've been told 5 minutes is the absolute latest anyone can be let in. The last straw today was a young woman coming out of the utility closet inside mouthing through the glass that she didn't have a key to open the door for me. I understand more affordable or smaller studios not being able to keep a staff person out front as a courtesy for 5 minutes, but there's no excuse for CorePower. Another mild nuisance was having to call to cancel. The hunt for a one-stop shop yoga studio in Atlanta continues.

Great gym and great trainers in a perfect location. Never have to wait in line for the exercises…read moreyou want to do

I came into this gym after being told it was okay to bring my emotional support animal, Max. I had…read morechecked with staff on multiple visits beforehand and was given the green light--as long as he had his paperwork and was well-behaved (which he is). What happened next was absolutely unacceptable. A staff member aggressively interrupted my workout multiple times, raised her voice at me in front of others, took unsolicited photos of me, and then escalated things further by calling the police--all without once calmly asking for clarification or reviewing the situation professionally. When I asked her for her name or the name of the owner, she refused to tell me anything. I was treated like a threat instead of a paying guest. And here's the worst part: when the actual owner was reached by phone, he confirmed that bringing Max was fine. This experience was not only humiliating, it was completely avoidable--and reflects a serious lack of training, emotional intelligence, and professionalism by your front-line staff. I was looking forward to joining. Instead, I walked out disrespected and appalled. Do better.

Love this place right on the beltline for an awesome workout…read more One side is kickboxing, which I've never done before and I'm quickly becoming a huge fan. The other side is a HIIT class which kicked my behind. Everyone is super nice and accommodating to all levels. Never felt judged by any means. Always encouraging. Definitely coming back.

I did the intro class with Missy and wow! What a great class. She's amazing. The vibe in that…read morestudio is incredible right from the beginning. Everyone there is SO NICE!! They're so welcoming to newbies like me and my friend. I really like that Missy takes the time to go around and make sure your form is correct. It was a great pace for beginner to follow and she's so helpful (so is all the staff there!). Highly recommend. It's right on the beltline and did paid for the parking lot right there.

I enjoyed this class. The instructor was nice, the workout was effective, machines were spaced out…read morewell. The only things I have to note, is I don't love the location and it's a little hard figuring out where to go since it's inside a gym, and the music seemed like it was just a random spotify playlist.

I tried my first class this weekend and it was such a great experience! The studio is on the lower…read morelevel of the Training Room. They have a beginner class on Sundays. This was my first time trying Pilates and what a workout it was! I have sore muscles in places I didn't even know I had muscles! I really enjoyed the movements and the pace of the class. Dana was an amazing instructor! She is kind, patient, demos movements and is constantly moving around to keep an eye on everyone, correct form and encourage them. I really appreciated this being a total newbie! At the beginning of class she gave a quick overview of the reformer so you knew how to make adjustments and how to properly utilize cables. She also would give modifications for certain exercises incase someone needed them. Like most things in Atlanta parking can be a bit tricky ... but they send a welcome email to give you a heads up. Just show up a little early to ensure you find a spot and are on time to class. There is a paid lot or the neighborhood around there has some street parking, you might just have to walk a couple blocks.

I checked out SweatExt last weekend for a class, and it was awesome! The staff was very friendly in…read morechecking me in and explaining the facilities. The workout was intense which was much needed. It's a nice combination of yoga, Pilates and HIIT at a good pace - pulling the best parts of each type of workout. I could feel it immediately partially from the ankle weights and partially from the heat. I'll definitely go back!

I checked out a SWEAT EXT class on a whim & I'm so glad I did!! Mataya was an excellent teacher &…read morewas strict enough to keep everyone encouraged, while giving us options if we needed to take a break too. Her enthusiastic & timely "come on!" chants got me through. I'll definitely be back!!

This is my favorite gym in Atlanta for a great workout! MADabolic offers 3 varieties of…read morewell-structured group interval training classes that use equipment like kettlebells, medicine balls, ERG machines, punching bags, and slide boards. Pros: Each class begins with a thorough demo of each exercise and a walkthrough of the interval pattern. Classes incorporate a decent amount of rest between sets. Weights are already set up at each station, organized into five "lanes" by skill level. No surprises or confusion, you'll know exactly what you're doing and what weights to use throughout the class. There's a good variety of class times in the mornings and evenings. The instructors and the owner Rae foster a welcoming and motivating environment, and happy hours and member socials allow for community-building outside of class. MAD franchises across the east coast offer discounts for members visiting outside their home location. Cons: Classes are intense but on the shorter end with about 10 minutes for warming up and only 30 minutes for the main workout. Membership is on the pricier end and might only be worth it if you're willing to go 3-4x/week, though there are generous trial packages for first-timers. Gym equipment is not available outside of class times. Bottom line: If you're looking for a longer and more moderate workout, this may not be for you, but if you want an intense strength-training class in under an hour, you'll be impressed with the variety and quality of MADabolic. I highly recommend!

Great strength training gym! I'm a member in Florida location but was in Atlanta Georgia and saw…read morethey had a location ten minutes away from where I was staying. I had to ghet my Sunday morning workout after attending the Atlanta food and wine festival the night before. Space is big and follows the Madabolic program. Momentum was the workout that day and Julie the trainer, did great leading the class and correcting our form. The front desk girl was nice too and I ended up buying a Mad ATL shirt, so cute. If you want to get stronger, this is for you!

Everyone here is incredibly awesome, welcoming, and friendly. I've never been to a Pilates style…read morestudio that made me feel this comfortable from day one. I've also never had muscle definition like I've developed since going to [solidcore] Midtown. Every single coach brings something unique, so the workouts are never boring or repetitive. Huge kudos to head coach Dani for creating such an encouraging, inclusive environment with a real sense of community. I highly recommend [solidcore] Midtown to anyone looking to get into shape, push their athletic boundaries, and make new friends.

Solidcore has completely changed my workout routine! Every class is challenging, effective, and…read morekeeps me coming back for more. Lyndsay is an incredible instructor, motivating and always pushing you to be your best while helping you maintain proper form. Her positive attitude makes every workout amazing. Highly recommend both Solidcore and Lyndsay!