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 started going to the Barre Code in August 2022. Although I was a bit nervous to join those fear…read moreimmediately left as I was so welcomed by everyone there. I love the variety of classes that they offer and that each teacher has their own unique spin. I typically take the barre and strength training classes and between those two variations I have felt so much stronger than ever before in such a short amount of time. Also, it's super handy that all of the metro detroit locations are under one umbrella which allows me to have even more options as I tend to split my time between Royal Oak and Birmingham's locations. Would highly recommend checking it out especially with their amazing new member deal of 3 free classes!

Retrofit is the most underrated, awesome HIIT-style gym in Metro-Detroit. I started going to…read moreRetrofit back in 2017 after moving back to Royal Oak from Los Angeles. Since then, the owner Brad has continued to evolve his gym both in supplies, training style, and employees. They offer affordable 1:1 training as well as group fitness classes that are effective and efficient. As a trainer myself, I love their method of using drop-sets, heavy weights, and functional movement/cardio.

A couple of months ago, I realized that I was tired of overcrowded gyms & getting to exercise…read moreclasses 30 minutes early to fight for a spot. I also realized that it was one more excuse that I didn't need to avoid exercising. A long time ago, I had a really good experience with a Personal Trainer, and decided that was what I needed to do. I came across Retrofit Studio reviews here on Yelp, sort of accidentally. I liked what I read from the reviews & their website. I liked the idea of a private studio too. I called Brad & set up a consultation. There is no doubt that Brad loves what he does & wants every client to be successful. He spent a lot of time listening & talking to me about realistic goals, nutrition, and what to expect. He decided to set me up with Mark, one of his trainers. So far, I have had 8 training sessions with Mark. When Brad said he was a good fit for me, he was right! My sessions are 30 minutes, 2 times a week. By the time I leave, I am a sweaty mess! Mark challenges me, makes sure I have good form, and always encouraging. If I don't do it right, I have to do it again. Every session varies to work different muscle groups, especially the areas that are difficult to target. As hard as he makes me work, I'm never too sore to exercise in between our sessions. That is important to me because I need to do my part outside of our sessions. Mark checks with me regarding my diet and what I'm doing to reach my weight loss goals between our sessions. I always have fun training with Mark even when it's really difficult. The studio itself is great. It's very clean, doesn't smell funky like a lot of gyms (ha!), and a great variety of training techniques & equipment. There are a few cardio machines for client use before or after a session. Every trainer is always encouraging clients, whether it's their client or not. What about results? I started to feel stronger right away and continue to feel that way. I'm steadily losing weight & seeing the jiggle disappear! My muffin top is shrinking! I asked my husband if he noticed any changes. The poor guy looked at me with slight fear of answering the wrong way. ha! I wanted an honest answer. I don't expect fast results, but I am curious if the changes I see are noticeable to others. He said that he has seen a big change. He said I have been a lot happier since I started training with Mark. I wasn't expecting that answer & it made me realize I haven't felt that way about getting in shape (or trying to) in a long time. It sort of made me all verklempt! This is one of the best decisions I've made in a long time!

I've had a great experience at Brain Meets Brawn! This has been my first time going to a personal…read moretrainer, and Mike has created a comfortable and very welcoming space. I've been working with Mike & Max for a couple of months now. They're very helpful in working towards your specific goals, while paying intense attention to form. I'd highly recommend the studio to anyone, but especially to those recovering from an injury or focusing on injury prevention.

Michael is a great trainer - incredibly knowledgeable, very attentive to proper form/injury…read moreprevention, and is fun to work out with. Highly recommend personal or group training sessions with him.

Great spot to work out. Easy does it but the staff is great. I would recommend five stars.read more

This has been my primary gym for the last 3 years and I've loved every moment of it. The members…read moreand the community has become a second family to me. The coaches are highly knowledgeable, will ensure you are appropriately trained if you are unfamiliar with specific movements, and will keep you motivated as you go through the workout. All the scheduled workouts are conducted in a group environment so you'll be doing what everyone else it. Since leaving active duty, I've missed working out in a group. This has been a perfect resolution and I've made many friends a long the way. If you ever questioned checking out CrossFit, my recommendation is to stop on by and see what you've been missing out on. I've seen all ages and many different skill levels. All have been welcome to include drop in's from other gyms and locations. What do you have to lose? (Besides a few pounds)

True Body is nestled at the famous corner of Michigan & Trumbull in Corktown, right next to…read moreMcShane's bar (formerly Hoot's). Blink and you'll miss it - the sign is small and in the window front. It's not a huge place, and most of their space extends the long way back through the building, leaving the actual storefront you see on the street rather narrow and small. When you walk inside, you see the super cool, urban loft style to the studio - one large room with gleaming hardwood floor, exposed brick wall, and Detroit artwork hung about. They offer group classes and personal training sessions only, so this is not your standard "drop in and work out on your own" gym. The schedule has regular spin, zumba, pilates, and yoga classes, and personal training sessions can be scheduled by appointment. Classes are reasonably priced, you must schedule and reserve ahead (no drop ins) because the place is small and they don't want to overbook. But, the scheduling system is online, very simple, and allows you to add in or cancel nearly right up until the class start time. Every class I've gone to was a hit - energetic and helpful instructors and good music! The clientele tends to be lots of young professionals who live nearby in Corktown, Midtown, downtown, etc. and everyone is very friendly. All levels of fitness welcome. I only wish True Body would add a few more varieties of classes to their schedule (kickboxing, please!!!) and maybe some more Saturday day times, so I could go more often. Check the website for a $5 class deal for first timers, and also their month unlimited packages.

This place has it all. A nice little boutique gym with tabatta, strength training, and cardio. I…read morewanted to find a spin class and this one popped right up. Located in a rather sparse looking part of town, there's ample street parking. They offer a TRUE AND FREE WEEK OF CLASSES. You know the drill with these gyms, they offer you a free week pass but you have to go in person, get the spiel from one of their sales reps, fill out tons of crap, and get hounded with ads and phone calls for the rest of your life until you join - not so here. Go online and sign up with their class scheduler, and if you've ever taken any class at one of these boutique gyms then you're already familiar with the Mind Body Connect platform. Add the "one week free" item to your cart and sign up for classes. DONE. I walked in that same day for a 90min spin class. No calls or questions when I stopped going. Some might prefer more attention, which I get, but I was thrilled with their hands off approach. Totally friendly, worth checking out. For you spinners out there, they have a series of classes that work towards riding a full century. I'm definitely going to check that out when it comes around again.

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'm a big orange theory fan. I recently moved and started at this studio. The front area is big and…read morehas two showers and a get ready area. The staff is friendly and the coaches are empowering. The workout is 50 min rotating between a rower, treadmill, and weights. They also have classes with the treadmill only or weights only. The workouts change up a lot with some reoccurring events and challenges. They have benchmark classes where you can track your progress. I'm excited to start transformation challenge in January, and I'm a big OTF fan.

The coaches at Orange Theory are excellent. The workouts are challenging and always changing, never…read moreboring. I see results from my workouts. The community is encouraging. The vibe is energetic, with lively music. Dani, Casey and Alex are fantastic coaches and great people. Orange Theory Fitness in Grosse Pointe Woods is one of my happy places. It is the best!!!

I have been seeing Terry, the trainer at 359fit for a year and a half. I have added 2" onto my arms…read moreand legs and dropped 20 pounds. Terry is like no other trainer, he watches you like a hawk to make sure your form is good and you don't get hurt. Something I don't see other trainers doing. He records your progress each time and has an incredible knowledge of the human body and nutrition. He's also a fun guy, so the hour of my training goes by fast. I can't say enough good things about this place. I am 49 and am in the best shape I have been in since 30, I am 2 times stronger than I was a year and a half ago.