I tried a "Barbell Class" with my neighbor and I had a good experience. The class size was…read moresmall-only three other people were in the class, which made for a nice environment. The trainer was friendly, enthusiastic and knowledgeable. He demonstrated all movements in a way that was easy to understand and he was patient with members when they had questions. All the members were warm and welcoming. The structure of the class was clever. We did some interval warm-ups, which had twenty-five seconds of work and twenty seconds of rest. The movements included mountain climbers, bird dogs, plank holds, push-ups, and other movements. Then we did five pull-ups and ten tricep over the head extensions. Then we did some mobility work-things like lunges, cossack squats, hip rotations, and arm rotations. After that, we did bench presses with a pause at the bottom and single-arm dumbbell bent-over rows. Then we did hip thrusters and farmer carry's and we finished the workout with some barbell bicep curls, some high band side steps and some sled pushes. My muscles were definitely feeling the burn at an increasing rate as the class went on. If I had to nitpick then I would say that there wasn't enough time to complete all of the movements and the gym is small. I imagine the gym would feel crowded if there were more than five people attending a class. When we got to "event #3," which included the barbell bicep curls, high band side steps, and sled pushes, we were given only seven minutes to complete it. Because it's important to stretch at the end of a workout, I respected the time cap on this section. But, I think there should have been a time cap on all three events. That would have prevented us from feeling rushed at the end. Go check this place out! I would like to come back and try one of their kettlebell classes.

My wife and I have been going to Michigan Kettlebells for over two months now. We joined via a…read moreGroupon to try something different other than the traditional type of gym and standard treadmill workout. We couldn't be happier. Initial impressions just trying to find the place and walking in were not what I was expecting. If you are used to walking into a Lifetime Fitness with tons of equipment, throw that idea away. Michigan Kettlebells is tucked into a small commercial and storage complex. Once you walk in, you will see this is a large renovated garage and sets the mood for the workouts to come. You will learn to love it. There is a wide variety of people who attend. Classes generally have 10-15 people in them and have a 60/40 mix of men to women. Age ranges from ~16 - 60 years old across many different skill levels from beginners to marathon runners. Everyone is very supportive and a great crowd to workout with. The workouts are different every single day I have attended, but maintain the core principal to increase general strength and fitness. This is done through Kettlebell training in additional to raw,"backyard" type of workouts such as tractor tire flipping, sand bag lifting, push ups, pull ups and everything in between. Craig, the primary instructor, is very knowledgeable and an overall great guy. His wife, Dawn, holds female only boot camp classes on Sunday which my wife attends. She is loving those as well. A third trainer Derek, is another great asset to the gym. All I can say is do yourself a favor and check this out, I am happy I did.

I love this place! Killer workouts, monthly challenges, and bomb ass instructors make this studio…read moremy favorite work out spot. What I love the most is it's never the same workout twice. A new day brings a new set of workouts and class format. Different instructors also help to spice things up! Jerilyn, Joe, Alison - I'm looking at you guys! All of the instructors are knowledgeable, motivating, and really push you to do more. I love the formats of the classes. Each set is 45 seconds which is great for me because I get bored easily. It's helped me to realize that I can do anything for 45 seconds, no matter how hard it is. Since I have been attending classes regularly, I've been feeling much stronger, had more energy, and even decreased pain with a longtime shoulder injury. Not to mention, dropping 10 lbs (along with dietary changes). Even though the workouts are exhausting and take everything out of me, Fuse45 really has become my happy place. If you have been thinking about it, give it a try. Your future self will thank you :)

There are many other gyms in the area which have a far more friendly staff, business models…read moredesigned to support customers in their busy and unpredictable lives, more dynamic and less repetitive workouts in spaces larger than a bedroom closet - yes you feel like one of too many Tetris blocks crammed into the space when a class is full! Fuse45 is criminal in their business scheme - taking advantage of clients in the interest of earning an extra dollar. As an unlimited member you are charged $10 for a missed class on top of the $140 you have already paid for a month's worth of sessions. There was actually a morning where I was made to feel "lucky" for not having been charged the $10 for electing not to drive during a snow storm which caused local schools and businesses to close. Furthermore, you WILL be charged TEN days before the month begins with no means of skipping, pausing, or being respected as a person with conflicts on occasion - regardless of whether or not you sign a contract, so I strongly discourage you to provide credit card information as they seemingly do what they choose with it. I authorized a trial month at Fuse45, and when charged for the following month immediately contacted them and merely requested to put the month on hold as I was traveling and could not use the service. When the response was "no, we can't do that, it's against our policy" I immediately contacted my credit card company as 1) I did not authorize the charge and 2) could not be able to make the $140 worth it. At this point I have asked that all subsequent months be canceled as I will not support a business that does not support its clients and their individual needs. It is manipulative and in poor taste to charge customers for services when they have 1) communicated they do not want said service and 2) do not utilize the service.

Personalized training in a small group class! Cardio, strength training, "lite" classes, open gym…read moreand yoga are all offered. I'm stronger and in the best shape I've ever been! The coaches spend time with each person in the class making sure they are using proper form, making modifications when needed, and providing encouragement along the way. Each class is different, there's always fun music playing and you go home knowing you got a great workout every time. The sense of community at Rebel Strength and Fitness stems from the owner, Stephanie, who is so welcoming, encouraging and, along with the other coaches, takes the time to get to know you and help you achieve your goals

I've been a member for six years, and this gym is fantastic! The trainers are outstanding, and I…read moregenuinely enjoy my morning workouts. Their guidance and motivation have been a game-changer for me. I highly recommend this place!

Went to check out this unique gym for the first time with my husband today…read more Emily and Ryan greeted us warmly with a smile. Felt at home straight away. Ryan explained that we would be tracked with a heart monitor throughout our workout, had us fill out intake forms, then provided us further info on what the circuit interval training would be about for us today. How we would spend 3 minutes at each station, 2 workouts at stations 3-9 and the whole workout would be about 30 minutes with 30 second breaks between stations. The goals was to reach a maximum heart rate that is comfortable for each of us. I did well with the walking and jogging but once we hit the more intense leg workouts that kicked my butt this first time. Emily was my main trainer and Ryan worked mostly with my husband. This is very specialized training services and meal prep and plan. The trainers are skilled and all have great personalities and are truly there to help and maximize the members experience. It's nice that there's no scheduled training session and you can come and go as you please, but still know a trainer will be keeping you on task to meet your health and body goals. I pushed myself too hard with the leg exercises and thought I would be sick and collapse, took a break and Emily was patient with me and gave me breaks when needed. She gave me some alternate workouts to keep my heart rate up but not as intense for the last 2 workouts. Emily explained the importance of dynamic stretching at the beginning of the workout to warm up the muscles and body and then to do static stretches at the end of the workout. It was a really good, intense and fun exercise and nicer to have a trainer/cheer leader in your corner. We both signed up today. Monthly plan is $69.99, no risk since it's month to month and $70 for the heart monitor. Your heart monitor checks you in as it's attached to your name and account and they have monitors that show your heart rate during your circuit interval workout. You can also add an app and use the same monitor when you are not in the gym too. Now I have to workout more to get through the intense mountain climb and squat, squat jumps and lunge exercises.

If you're looking to spice up your fitness routine, then look no further!! F45 is the best gym!…read moreKelly and her team not only make me feel welcome, but it feels like I'm working out with friends. Jess and DJ, a few great coaches, always safely push my limit to prevent injuries. A few times a year, we can sign up for a challenge to try and motivate ourselves toward our new or existing goals. This is by far the best gym I've ever been to!

Wow! Awesome workout. This is a class-based, one room interval training gym. The instructors were…read moresuper helpful and friendly. I loved the music. On Saturdays, they have a live DJ playing tunes. They have several workout stations set up and each person rotates through the session at the instructor's direction. My only FYI here is that the stations had a variety of weights to choose from, but they were too heavy for me (50-something, post-menopausal and tired), so I made sure there were lighter weights close by to use. Great place.

Amazing amazing amazing!!! I was a dancer growing up and love the class setting for workouts and…read moredecided to try out the barre code about a year ago. I will admit I was a little unsure about the classes at first, simply because they work muscles you aren't familiar with in ways you've probably never worked them. I was using a 2 pound weight in my first class and it felt like it was 50 pounds. 65 year olds were next to me kicking my but. A year late I feel stronger, healthier, more confident and LOVE every single class they offer! Cannot recommend this studio enough. Every teacher is incredible and pushes you to succeed. I'm thankful to finally find a workout that I love and that makes me confident in my body!!! Covid update: they offer SO many live streamed classes every day and a variety of classes. I'm not comfortable going in person and I've still been able to get my workouts in through a mix of live streams from all over the country and Facebook live videos from metro detroit.

Tried a class and it was great! The instructor was clear, they explained everything about the…read morestudio upon arrival. Had a great experience, studio is clean, would definitely come back

I love this place because it is all about functional movement. I started with Donnie when i was…read more40. At the time I was getting nagging injuries all the time. After getting on the program these injuries have been virtually non existent. 15 years later i still hear and moving very well. My wife now comes and loves it, too. If you are looking for a place i would strongly recommend Thrive. The trainers are great!

Three months ago I signed up for a six week fat loss challenge at Detroit THRIVE. The end of six…read moreweeks i was down 15+ lbs of fat. My every day tasks became easier as I grew stronger. In addition to the hour long small group classes, I took advantage of weekly calls with a nutritionist, had access to an In-Body scale to track my progress and made new friends. If your goal is to surround yourself with high value, hard-working, disciplined people who want to achieve a healthier lifestyle through diet and exercise then schedule an appointment to check out this locally owned gym.

Chris has been training me for a few years now and helped me lose over 80 pounds after having my…read moreson. I have a lot of issues and injuries with my body, and he has always been sensitive and attentive to that. He is able to modify an exercise on the spot to accommodate. I'm always impressed with his creativity of the circuit exercises he comes up with for me, I'm never bored and I can always accomplish the task, which is encouraging. He really is amazing, HIGHLY RECOMMENDED!!

Dustin at Birmingham Ultimate Fitness is the real deal! If you are looking for a personalized…read morefitness experience there is no other place to look but here! With a background in the Marines he knows how to put you through a workout of a lifetime while maintaining proper biomechanics and posture! Incredible place with incredible stuff two thumbs up!