I recently used my Passport access to take a class at this particular F45 when I was visiting…read moreRichmond. I arrived early to check in and get a sense of the layout of this gym - they're all so different, but I was pleased to see this space was a decent size (much bigger than the postage stamp sized F45 I regularly go to). Plus it's in a shopping plaza with a ton of free parking. I was able to get in my regular Saturday workout, with the same level of great coaching I am used to. I especially loved the industrial sized fans scattered throughout the space. Definitely recommend this F45!

I love love love F45!! I've been going to the Short Pump location since the grand opening, and just…read moreswitched over here as it's much closer to my house. I try to go 6 times week. I love that you can get a workout in and get on with your day in only 45 minutes. Monday, Wednesday, Friday are cardio, Tuesday, Thursday, Sunday are strength, and Saturday is a 1 hour hybrid workout. There's so much diversity in the workouts you never get bored. The trainers push me to my limits every class, it's great. F45 Dumbarton has truly become something I look forward to every day. If you're not sure, give it a try. I guarantee you'll love it.

Participated in a class recently. I consider myself an advanced weight lifter, but Adiva circuit…read moretraining was a good switch to my normal routine. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to get in shape. The environment was welcoming even for it being my first time in a class.

Had a BLAST. The instructor, Bakari had such a great sense of humor! He kept us focused and I was…read moreengaged. I chose this during Yelp fit club because it fell on my birthday weekend. What better way to celebrate than to stay healthy (or to try at least?). The exercises were challenging, but he emphasized to do what worked best for us and our bodies. I loved this Yelp/ RVA Performance Training experience! The atmosphere was comfortable and the staff were amazing! Another win.

I took a free Yelp class to try my first cross fit class. This was awesome!! We had a good size…read moregroup and he worked us out... he said it was a lighter version but let me tell you.. my legs have been sore for 6 days lol!!! Our instructer was awesome, great personality, kept the class fun and interesting. Most of us were beginners but he told us to do what we can, dont try to out do the person next to you. We did so much.. butpees, threw a heavy ball up the wall while doing squats, sit ups, pull ups, pull ups on rings, lunges and more. I loved the flow of the glass although there were moments I had to break, I still kept up! This crissfit gym is hidden but is a great place to work out!

My favorite place to workout in Richmond! As a new Mom I needed somewhere I could just show up and…read moreworkout but similar to a class to help motivate me and teach. You come in, do 9 rounds of 3 minute each and have a 3 minute break in between. The trainer teaches you each round and will be there for anything you need during your workout. 30 min and you get a great full body workout with muscle work as well as cardio. You get a heart monitor you can wear and shows on the tv to help you see how you are doing along the way. Jess is the owner and she's awesome and super helpful. The other trainers are fantastic as well, good people all around. It's the best workout and nothing like it in town. I use to go to another kickboxing place and this is really great for letting out any frustrations and feeling good after. You get a free first time class so worth the try!

Great 30min workout!!! I used all muscles. Not your typical workout which makes to better. Tee was…read moreawesome.

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.

General gym notes (the four stars): My only critiques of the gym are minor - automatic refillable…read morewater stations and the clocks matching would really help with workout efficiency. Otherwise the gym is always clean and the staff is very positive and attentive! As far as personal training, I joined the gym in August 2017 but only started training with Waleed in the past few months. I learn something new every time I go in for training and never cease to be amazed by the knowledge that Waleed has about general fitness and strength training. He always seems to be one step ahead in thinking about your physical and mental progress (and is very efficient with scheduling). His passion for helping others succeeding in their goals really shows through.

Quality of service makes a business. The gym is OK,…read morefacilities are fine. The front desk service is good, however, the personal trainers are to busy in the phone texting to answer any questions and seemed annoyed if interrupted for enquires. Also they advertise a seven day free trial and filing out the form at home or going to the gym with from the desk person could not get it to generate a pass.

I've been going here for years and generally love it. There are some opportunities for improvement…read morethough: (1) There is only one rowing machine. 1 out of every 2 times I want to use it, I either have to wait on someone else or someone else has to wait on me. I've requested another rowing machine on their periodic email survey multiple times, to no avail. I wouldn't be surprised if the one rower disappears one day due to the gradual takeover of CrossFit equipment. (2) There's very little open space thanks to a gradual but steady takeover of CrossFit equipment. You have to weave around people and weights, which is a hazard, just to get to the cardio area. (3) They don't seem to do much upkeep of the treadmills. The very same treadmills have been off (e.g., too loud of a sound when you run on it, indicating parts need replacing) for years. It makes me wonder if they've replace any of the belts or done other standard maintenance that is important for ensuring the machines stay lower impact & true to the speed indicated on the screen. (4) I've never seen staff cleaning the machines. I used to work at another gym and it's good practice to have staff clean a few types of machines each hour on a rotating basis. This is particularly important since many patrons don't clean after themselves, and patrons don't (nor should) clean parts of the machine they don't personally touch like the base.

I'm a paying member from College Park MD and was here in Richmond on a work assignment. I parked my…read morecar outside and it ended up getting towed during the hour that I was inside working out. Come to find out, members have to have a parking sticker on their car or else they'll be towed. They don't communicate this effectively AT ALL other than a piece of paper at the front desk that has small text stating you may be towed if you don't have a parking sticker (in a long paragraph) and they expect people to come in and immediately read it and ask for a sticker? I'm not from the area and because of them not being more communicative about it, I have to pay $195. The female manager who I spoke to after gave a terrible attitude and said it's not her responsibility that I didn't pay attention to the sheet and that's the best they can do to communicate it. BS! You should know out of state members would have no clue and when we first arrived and said it was our first time there, you should immediately mention the parking sticker! Just terrible management here and communication. The gym also is not very appealing when inside and has a weird layout. Definitely not coming back to this location smh

My training partner John and I visited Mayhem for Strongman Saturday. This was an event that…read moreinstructed us on how to properly perform various strongman movements and to try out some unique movements. We had an absolute blast and now we are both preparing for our first Strongman competition in August. Without this experience, we'd never have felt comfortable doing anything like this. The atmosphere was pure motivation, fun and high energy. We will be back. Count on it. Thanks, Coach Sean Murphy!

What is this place? I have never heard of it until I stumbled across an ad on Facebook. Initially,…read moreI doubted it because it looked scammish but I went ahead and provided a contact number. The ad stated limited spots so it was a sign that people were signing up and when I clicked on the link, it appeared as if there weren't any left.. However, I was fortunate and received a call back. Again, I was skeptical because FB ads are tricky and that's to the general look of ALL ads I saw on FB. I was contacted a day or so after directly and appointed a time to have a consult. The place was tricky to find but it's tucked away where other warehouses are and sporting facilities. Who knew there was an area back there. Anywho, after consulting and learning about the type of exercise, the time offered, and discussing my goals, I went ahead and signed up. Again, I was very hesitant because I was nervous about group exercises and fearful of appearing unfit or ashamed but I took a leap of faith and said , Yes! Jumping ahead, the people are SO welcoming and the trainers are absolutely supportive and very easy to speak to. Yes, they encouraged me to push hard but it was the kick in the butt I needed. The coaches were never pushy, they were attentive to my limits and personal goals. Lindsay and Sean were who conducted the classes and they both complement each other well in terms of personality and gym environment. Pricing.. yes it can be viewed as expensive but it is not quite different in comparison to the amount you would spend on a personal gym trainer. Now if you're looking for more of a gym such as Crunch or YMCA where you are mainly independent or have a different fitness focus, then you may doubt membership here. This gym is VERY diverse in workouts, uses body exercises, and lifts. Each day offers something different and that is why I absolutely have yet to be bored from it. The workouts are challenging but you are never asked to go beyond your comfortable limits both physically and emotionally. The gym itself is just very fun, cool, and casual. They have a range of equipment from weighted balls to squat racks. If you like the pump, the burn, and sweat I believe you will enjoy the experience. Nutrition advice is offered as well and more independent plans if wished for. The facility has been open for I believe 6 or 7 years now which is a fantastic sign. The vibe is very familyistic and everyone truly is impacting. I would recommend the place to all of my friends and family just to at least give it one day's try. Anywho, I love it!

Beautiful studio. Lots of classes for every yoga level. Staff is amazing and teachers terrific…read more If you want to hit the mat, this is the place in RVA.

THE place for a safe, kind, empowering community of yogis! All of the offerings are so diverse from…read morehot power to Pilates to special Friday series. Plus the heated & unheated room is so nice! Love them, can't say enough about the loveliness of this studio!

Not too crowded, tons of machines. Climbing wall, Pool and hot tub. Very nice…read more Wish they stocked the rags and wipes more frequently. But overall a good investment!

I use a few gyms, and this is a nice one to have in my rotation. It's hard to beat the depth,…read morevariety and quality of the equipment here! As a VCU alum, I get a pretty decent deal on gym memberships at VCU fitness facilities, which includes both MCV and CSG. While MCV is more convenient to where I work/live and is much less crowded, the CSG is much better equipped. The cardio machines are mostly the same as MCV, there is just a much larger quantity. There is a much better variety of weight equipment, which is very much appreciated. Perhaps my favorite part of CSG is the pool. While there are only a few swim lanes, there is a big open area with a deep end that allows me to get in some pool running. The only other such pool I am aware of in the area is 20 minutes south of town. My biggest complaint is the crowdedness of the gym when school is in session. Even with the large quantity of equipment, popular machines and racks can still be hard to find, particularly in the evenings after work. Additionally, while I love the self-locking lockers, half of them don't work.