Came here for one day since I was trying to get the gains while visiting some friends…read more Very spacey the gentleman at the front desk was super accommodating... a little too much acting as if I was a rookie lifter but hey, there's some machines I've never seen before. I'm use to New York City gyms where they are incredibly crowded and dirty, so this is a new change of pace. Recommended for out of towners

I have been working out at Terries for the past 2 years after moving to Buffalo. It is a fantastic…read moregym! The front staff is always welcoming and attentive to feedback. The equipment is in excellent condition and they recently replaced most machines with newer ones over the last year. They have a good selection of cardio machines as well, including treadmills, stairmasters, bikes, and ellipticals. There is a regular workout class schedule included with membership, however, I have never attended. There are large dedicated locker rooms with showers that are always clean! However, you do have to bring your own lock. They also recently just added dry saunas to the locker room included with membership as well. Overall, excellent gym, I would recommend it to anyone!

My wife loves this place. She takes individual Pilates…read moreclass from Sopha. Very reasonably priced and they do a super great job. Doesn't look like much on the outside but well organized and well equipped on the inside.

Studio Sophia is a little hidden gem in Kenmore on Delaware above Fitness Factory, Deanna is a…read morepersonal trainer who has specialized in Pilates for a decade. Deanna is so inspiring, personable, fit, and really knows her stuff. Her home studio is so comfortable and peaceful and she has fantastic equipment. My Mother and daughter and sister do private lessons and have seen amazing results from just a few weeks of instruction - leaner, longer muscles, better posture and less back pain, and she has helped me build strength in my core after having 3 children. Other fun things include classes like; Zumba, Power pilates, bootcamp and even a running club!

Almost three years ago, when REACH opened around the block, I had no idea what this place would…read morecome to mean to me. When life shifted in an unexpected way, I was grateful to have a steady place to return to. Over time, my practice at REACH has become a source of deep personal growth and an anchor that has carried me through some of the hardest moments of my life. What started out as a great workout has grown into far more. Grateful to Meaghan and Jon for this space and the practice that continues to support me through different seasons.

REACH is best in Buffalo! Rooted with intention! I have unlocked my yoga practice into something I…read moredidn't know possible! I would recommend to anyone looking for a consistent and powerful flow and a safe space to grow internally and alongside a great community.

I cant agree or deny with the other reviews on their experiences with canceling as I have never…read moreattempted to do so. However my experiences with the actual gym have been quite pleasant. This is one of only two gyms I have been to so I can't compare with others but I can say this gym has a good range of equipment. I like that they have brought in newer equipment in the past year which has been fun to try new exercises and alternatives. I don't think I have ever had an exercise I couldn't do because of them not having the equipment for it. For the most part I don't have to wait for equipment to be available and if I do have to wait it isn't long enough for me to want them to get more of that equipment. No bad things to say about the facility and the staff is friendly. I'd be disappointed if the cancellation process (like others have said) was more difficult than it needs to be after going to this gym for years but at the moment I don't plan on canceling anytime soon.

Yikes. Buyer beware, this club is eager to send your account to collections! I had attempted to…read morecancel in person months ago to which the attendant at the desk said would be fine. Fast forward to today, I just received a debt collection call to pay 3 months of back dues plus a cancelation fee. Michelle who apparently is the only person that can handle cancellations (would've been nice to know at my branch?) said there's nothing she can do and I'll have to deal with the collections agency. 10/10 would not recommend.

I have enjoyed every single class I have taken at the studio! All of the instructors are very…read moreknowledgeable and incredibly kind and always willing to help you grow deeper in your practice! I would absolutely recommend yoga Parkside to anybody just starting out or for those who've been practicing for years. You park in the neighborhood surrounding the church and depending on where classes will check in downstairs in the basement or up on the second floor there's usually a chalkboard as you enter the door telling you where to go to check in. There are yoga mats blocks blankets and straps as well as clean towels for the hotter days that you are practicing and get sweaty. They also provide a Britta for a cup of water!

I periodically practice at Yoga Parkside because they participate in ClassPass. I have attended a…read morecouple of their Yin classes and a few Vinyasa classes. It is located in a church so when you enter you immediately feel like you are in sacred space-there is that church smell that comes along with it. It is also a multi-use space, so there might be a dance or music lesson occurring while you are practice (important to know if you are really looking for a quieter yoga experience). It can be cold in some of the yoga spaces (there are a few spaces, one is an attic, one is a dance studio) so I recommend that you dress warmly and then remove layers if needed. I can't fully relax when I'm cold. They have all the props that are necessary for various classes so you don't have to bring your own.

I love it here. My sister and I tried a new class yesterday and had a GREAT workout. There's great…read moreenergy and the instructors are super helpful (from what I've experienced).

Such an amazing place !!…read more Mandy has always made me feel so comfortable when I am there! She is so great and I love going to her classes !

I had intended to give this 4-stars, but I've had a disappointing morning. And the trash can was…read moregone. Okay, backing up. Last April I joined a Medicare Advantage program (WellCare) because 1) it partners with all my doctors and 2) it was a means of getting Silver Sneakers. I wanted to get going 2 or 3 times a week to a gym, but couldn't afford it on my own. Silver Sneakers is available through Medicare Advantage programs, most if not all. It was July or August before I got around to going to a gym. With Silver Sneakers, you can go to most any gym, any time it's open. You can go to The Y one day and Fitness 19 the next. No restrictions. But it was mid-summer or so by the time I'd stopped procrastinating. I started with the LA Fitness downtown on Delaware because that is closest to home. But the pool there was not conveniently accessible for me. Late September or early October, I finally went to LA Fitness on Elmwood. And there I have been going once or twice, sometimes thrice a week. End of December, I began using the pool once a week. Fine, you math majors, so I've been to the pool three times in all, today being the third time. But today I got to the gym at the wrong time to use the pool. Say what? Having tried twice to find a routine that would work (motivate) me, this was going to be my last option: At home I put my suit on under my clothes, It didn't feel too funny, so I went to the gym. The other two times I'd gone, I took my swimwear and towel and flip-flops in a carry-on, did my machines first -- there are 6 I use, sometimes 7 -- then changed for the pool. There are no changing rooms. And the 5-stall bathroom has only one handicap stall, which is large enough for changing clothes. None of the shower stalls -- 6 or 8 of those -- have a seat. While it is great that so many gyms accommodate Silver Sneakers users, many of us need to sit down in order to dress and undress, or vice versa. Thus, I hoped that wearing my suit to the gym on pool days, would minimize the difficulties accompanying this activity. Perhaps I should have taken the missing trash can as an omen, but I never made the connection. After removing my outer clothing in the locker room, I went to the shower and wet down so that the water temp would feel fine. I never found out. As soon as I entered the pool area, the lifeguard on the opposite shore was making all kinds of hand signals. I waved back and kept heading toward the steps into the pool. Finally he yells WAIT. I waited as he walked around the pool. He comes up to me saying it is break time. "Break?" I asked. He then explains the previous break schedules and the changes that were made last month. First I ever heard any of this. Apparently I'd never gotten there at the wrong time before. After I arrived back home, I checked it out and the New York State Teachers Union began representing lifeguards in 2009. The Elmwood LA Fitness is not a diving pool; it's deepest point is 4 feet 6 inches. The gym is adults only. I thought it was nice that they had a lifeguard, but really only need someone on hand to haul a person out of the water if they faint or something. Also no one should go swimming alone, and often there is only one person in the water. But breaks? Why can't some staff member cover for the lifeguard for 30 minutes? If a pool has to be closed so the lifeguard can go pee, then the facility is understaffed. My opinion. Okay, I have gotten more involved than I'd intended. Summing up: When I went into the gym this morning, I went to toss my Tim Horton's bag (Omelet Bites, so there!) in the trash receptacle just outside the front door. Not there. At the desk I asked and was told it has been taken away and, no, it won't be back. THEN i went and learned I couldn't use the pool. I did use the sauna. And I did, after changing into my street clothes (brought underwear, yes, and a plastic bag for what I thought would be a wetter suit), use 4 of my 6 machines. But I was bummed. On my way to the car, I noticed (for the first time) the amount of litter on the grassy areas. Wow. Is everyone sore about the missing trash can?

Very disappointing experience this last Saturday. The lifeguard on duty immediately approached my…read morefriend and I upon entering the pool area and questioned my swimsuit, incorrectly determining that it was not a swimsuit but rather athletic wear. I informed him it is indeed actual swimwear but he reiterated his claim and said that a bathing suit needed to be won under the shorts. I asked why I would be required to wear a bathing suit under my bathing suit. His response was because what I was wearing was not a bathing suit. I told him several times "this is literally a bathing suit" to which he responded "no, it isn't." He finally said he would allow it "this time" but that in the future I would not be allowed in the pool without proper swimwear. I was on the verge of becoming upset so I let it go. My friend and I used the pool and left. When I went to my car to leave I decided to retrieve the online order history for the suit I was wearing, went back inside and showed him. His response was that the information I provided confirmed they were "bike shorts" not swimwear. I clarified that they are bike short "style" swim bottoms. But he continued to disagree. It was obvious I was getting nowhere with him so I went to the front desk and spoke with an employee who agreed with me that my suit was in fact swimwear, and then advised me to "just come when he's not working". Considering the fact that this location will soon be the only one with a pool, and membership is over $500 a year (44.99/month) I shouldn't have to come only at certain times to avoid a lifeguard who is unfamiliar with women's swimwear. I also didn't pay $120 for a bathing suit to have to wear another suit under it. What a disappointing experience.

Last summer I forced myself to try classes at several fitness studios in Buffalo. "I say "forced"…read morebecause I've never been one for group fitness -- it's just a little out of my comfort zone. Of all the studios I tried Sweat Society was the best. They offer many different classes throughout the day and my preferred one is Tread & Shred, which is a mix of floor exercises and treadmill running. The instructors are all great and their new location (as of late 2021) is a really incredible space. If you're looking for a really challenging workout I completely recommend Sweat Society.

I was so excited to finally check out their new bigger space on Hertel & Parkside for the Triple…read moreThreat class this morning. First let me say the space is fantastic. I love that there is another gym option on Hertel now. Everything was super clean. The downstairs area is used for their classes, and above, almost like a horseshoe balcony is where people can use the open gym. They have Peloton bikes, stairmaster, weights, kettle bells, treadmills, basically all the cardio equipment you'd want in a gym. I'm not sure if they have strength training workout equipment besides the weights as I just did a quick browse before my class. I have only ever taken the Tred + Shred and Tred + Core classes (which I love - Lex is a great instructor!), and it's been a while since I've been back, so I wasn't sure what to expect of this new-to-me class! Chloe was the instructor, and when I shared I was a bit nervous, she assured me I'd be fine and that it would move fast. The room was set up with 10 different stations that we would cycle through the 45 minutes. It was tough but I looooooooved it. Classes like that are my absolute favorite. I feel like I got a great full body workout and really pushed myself. Chloe was super helpful and kept an eye on all of us to help correct form. I always need a little extra help with form so I really appreciated the support. They are also on ClassPass which is great for me as it's the main method I use for booking classes anywhere. I wasn't sure if I was going to officially reup my ClassPass membership but I feel like I've got to now cause I want to add this class to my routine!

I am a huge fan of pilates regardless, but was blown away by this class and the space here. The…read moreinstructors know what they are doing and are fantastic at giving you no-touch, descriptive instruction that completely changes your form. I feel like I actually understand what I am doing when I'm in class here. Wonderful open loft/factory style space with large windows. Max I've seen in class here is four people, so you can really get the customized attention you might want. Parking is a bit of a pickle, as the spaces are two deep and you may get blocked in by someone at a longer yoga session. So just be aware when parking. If you know you have to leave in a hurry you can let the front desk know and they'll stick a cone behind your car.

The Pilates Loft is located inside East Meets West Yoga (Buffalo Foundry location). Parking can be…read morea little wonky so you might want to get there early (this is a shared space so lots of competition for parking, but generally you can find something). When I entered I was greeted by the EMW front desk staff and directed back to the Pilates room. The room itself is quite beautiful and well appointed. There is some Pilates equipment (forgive me that I don't know the name of all of it), but the course that I was taking focused on mat work. There are plenty of mats available if you don't have one. Larry was our instructor and he was outstanding. He walked the class through a series of warm ups and then the Pilates exercises. Larry was clearly an expert in anatomy and physiology, which really impressed me. He walked us through each exercise and made sure that we were all attending to proper form. Since the class was small, Larry was able to give lots of individual attention (which I loved). After class was over, he checked in with me to ensure that everything went well and that I felt comfortable in the class. I even forgot my water bottle after class and he ran it out to me in the parking lot. Overall, I would recommend the Pilates loft if you are looking to get friendly and personal Pilates instruction in a location where you could also get your yoga on. The workout wasn't as intense as I generally like, but keep in mind tha this was only my second Pilates class and I'm sure that with time it can be intensified.

I placed my order through the app so I really wasn't in the store very long…read more I placed the order for pick up at 4:50 PM. I got there at exactly 4:50 PM and went inside. It was really quiet, the employee didn't say anything to me at all not even hello which I thought that was rude. My pomegranate plunge smoothie was sitting on a pick up shelf in the back of the restaurant/store. So I just took it and left. It was pretty clean inside, a nice looking little place. One of these days I'll go in there and sit and have my smoothie and maybe get something to eat. It cost $9 for one large Smoothie. That is a lot of money. It's not like it's huge. It's just not even a normal size large cup for pop. Anyways, the smoothie was very good. So far now I've had two from them and I've enjoyed them both. I prefer the location on Delaware by Linden.

this food is fabulous! ordered breakfast&everything xtra…read morei wanted in my wrap was included nicely! their smoothies are delightful&free!! just get $20or more food& a free smoothie is yours!!