I absolutely love SOS! They always have the best instructors and the variety of different classes…read moreis unmatched. I'm a huge fan of the CONTROL class it's an insane workout and I left feeling like I got my butt kicked in the best possible way. The studio is also very cool, and I love that they have heated classes as well. I don't live in Cincinnati anymore, but EVERY TIME I'm in town I make sure to make stopping in a priority!

I have been an SOSer for 5 years now. Which makes it shocking that I'm just now getting around to…read morewriting review, especially since I'm such a mega-fan! I first heard about SOS from a few folks when I worked at L Brands. They had a few loyal customers with whom I worked. To be honest, I was a little intimidated when I'd see these folks post about their workouts on social media. I had thought about trying it circa 2017, but was too intimidated (my loss!). But in 2019, I ended up with a stress fracture while marathon training. I was able to barely finish my training for the NYC Marathon, which I did successfully complete in November 2019. But at that point, it was evident that I couldn't just keep running marathons without incorporating strength training into my routine. So in Christmas Week 2019, I started with the 7 class starter pack just to try it out. I even joined Team Tread (their half & full marathon training program)in their Columbus location in January to start training for the Nashville Half in April 2020. Unfortunately for me, my SOS morning routines were abruptly halted in March 2020. But luckily, my team tread registration got me into the "digital studio" which I had no idea what it was at the time. I very quickly uncovered that it's all the same studio instructors and they have recorded classes with new uploads almost daily as well as a huge library of online classes (which as you can imagine has only grown in the past 5 years). I did what everyone else was doing and immediately ordered as many dumbbells, resistance bands, and other equipment to build up a "home SOS studio" and my equipment has been growing ever since. I moved to Arizona in summer 2021, and have continued to be a dedicated Digital Studio user and advocate. Whenever I come home to Ohio (whether Cbus or Cincy), I get giddy at the thought of going to classes in person and it's a treat to choose which classes I'll take and with which instructors. I can honestly say SOS Digital Studio has helped me get in the best shape of my life. I feel like I personally know all of the trainers (I don't have social media anymore, but when I did, I followed all of them, so again, felt like I kew them personally). When I was in Hawaii for my wedding, SO many people were asking me about my arms and complimenting me. I kept trying to tell them about the DS and how special SOS is. I will always be a dedicated and loyal fan. It's become such a part of my routine that I'm on Christmas Break now with my husband in Kansas (where he's from) and I've brought my ankle weights, light weights and loop bands just so I can get some classes in. Thank you, Gretchen and team for helping me be the best version of myself every day! Can't imagine what I'd do without the DS and my SOS training crew! (Only word of advice to newbies- the System DOES work! Don't skip out on any classes. As you can imagine, being a marathon runner, I favored all of the cardio classes. But it wasn't until I really started incorporating High & Tight as I prepared for my wedding that I noticed the chiseled arms that I'd always wanted. It's a well-rounded program that works wonders as long as you incorporate ALL of the classes). Particularly about the Cincy location, I love the rooms they have (1 dedicated to The Course, 1 for Ebb and High & Tight and another for In The Mix and Control). You can tell it was built after the Columbus locations! I also have only been here about 7 times total (since I'm more from the Columbus area). But both instructors Tyler and Emma have remembered me. Emma is for sure my favorite instructor. I was super spoiled this past Thanksgiving and had her for three straight days of classes! Oh how I wished I lived closer!

513FIT offers the best in strength and cardio training with aspects of yoga and pilates to keep the…read morebody nimble and injury free. The experience is tailored to your needs, though best of all, it's an inspiring class environment where you meet great people focused on the maximizing their quality of life via fitness and overall wellness. Come check it out today! 4 years and going strong...Charlie got me fit and fabulous after the birth of my last child.

I have been going to 513fit for 5 years now and have found the workout not to be intimidating yet…read morevery effective. Charlie has new ways to challenge you with each visit and the environment is friendly and inviting.

I found Shred from taking some classes off ClassPass. I absolutely love it! The combo of cardio and…read moreweights is something I didn't know I needed and it's a great balance. The instructors are always nice and motivating during my classes. They never make you feel like you're not doing enough in the class. Everyone is welcoming! Even if you don't run there are plenty of people who walk during the class as well. Danielle's classes are the best! I recommend trying it out and you'll love it!

If you follow me on any other social media platform, you know that I absolutely love Shred415. They…read morehave really changed how I work out, my dedication, and my overall body. They opened in the middle of the pandemic, but that really has not stopped their growth of clientele. I'll start with safety. Everyone is spaced out and has their own machines and dumbbells to use. They do a cleaning after each class and you have to wear your mask to move about the class or be in any other space of the building. I have always felt very safe while in there and I am one who is definitely paranoid about the virus. Now, moving on to the workouts. It's basically a high intensity work out for an hour. You spend 15 minute increments on the floor with weights and on the treadmill- two times for each. No class is the same and no instructor is the same. I love that because you're getting a different experience every time you walk in the door. Your body will constantly be challenged because of this also. I will say that each instructor is very motivating and great at pushing you to be your best you inside and outside of the classroom. None of that "earn what you eat" mess. That's the number one thing that keeps me coming back. I've been to a lot of other gyms in the city and this one takes the cake. Check them out!

My Mr. and I just moved and was looking for a gym nearby. It was either going to be the Anytime…read moreFitness in the Columbia-Tusculum area on Route 50 or this location in Mariemont. Both are close but I chose this place because the commute has less traffic, the clientele is laid back, the availability of the machines (even at peak times) and great management. We don't need state of the art equipment. Just enough to get the job done. There are Enough cardio machines, free weights and nautilus machines to go around. Classes are offered via computer. Check the schedule. There are two showers (unisex) and storage for your gear at the front. This place does not offer hydro massage or a sauna room. The best part about this place is the convenience. You have a card that scans at the door and you can workout anytime. 24 hour facility. Jarred (manager) was very friendly, detailed and went though the monthly contract thoroughly. No pressure and the pricing is very reasonable . Plus they keep the facility clean. I love it here. I feel more motivated to go to the gym. I never have to wait for a machine and there are no egos!

After moving to the area, my lady and I searched for a gym that was NOT Planet Fitness. Nothing…read moreagainst the company, but its patrons, especially at the Oakley location, can be very disrespectful and ignorant. They spend exorbitant amounts of time on machines while listlessly staring at their phones without a single care for others. Well, I wanna get my workout in and get out, not wait on a social media addict to waste my time. Anytime Fitness has now become that place that's anything BUT Planet Fitness. This location may be small, but it has everything my lady and I need, and doesn't have the disrespectful clientele. One price ($34 a month) gets you access to all locations, plus an annual fee of $25, so a little more than PF, but I'll pay it for the advantage of being able get my workouts in on my terms instead of someone else's. Tired of Planet egos? Head to Anytime Fitness. Get your gains on!

What a workout! Orangetheory is THE place to go for all levels of ability, either extremely…read morein-shape or just beginning your workout routine, you will have a great workout regardless! Today marks my first class and I was nervous I wouldn't be prepared, as I haven't worked out in a few weeks. The employees (including my cousin) made everyone feel comfortable and at home! The instructor helped us through our hour long workout to make sure we had correct form, etc. Orangetheory is a combination of treadmill, rowing machine, and floor containing weights, TRX, etc. In our strength class today, we were on the treadmill for 27 and rowing/floor the remainder of the time. It was a blast! They play great music to keep you going and the time flys. 10/10 recommend this location, will be looking for a location in Cbus soon!

The entire sales team up front was INCREDIBLE! They were all so warm and welcoming. I was nervous…read moreafter my last (failed) OTF experience in Newport, KY but they reassured me and made me feel right at home. Kate, introduced herself as the Head Coach and was also super warm and friendly. I can't wait to take one of her classes soon! Stephanie is an amazing coach! She has great energy, plays super fun music and has just the right amount of interaction with her members. She corrected form appropriately and in a respectful way. I love this studio and am so excited to be back under the orange lights again!!!

So. I had the opportunity last night to try out Burn Bootcamp with my fellow Yelpers, I took a day…read moreto really let it sink into my body what this place could do for me... oh my gosh. My abs and obliques right now hurt when I bend over, in a good way though, you know "hurt so good"... yeah, in that way. Ryan was our trainer last night and he did an excellent job of keeping the energy up and the motivation going. He really made me feel like I did have 20 more seconds in me, I could really make it through! He did fail to mention though that you might feel like you can't take a deep breath in for the next day and a half, but don't worry, that's just weakness leaving the body. I love that the workouts are just 45 minutes and you really get a full body exercise that i have no doubt you will see results with. The gym itself is a great, open, clean space with different equipment options that indicates the variety of workouts you may experience in your time here. I would definitely recommend checking this place out if your looking to get a great workout where you will see real results and feel like a community while you're at it!

"Burn Boot Camp" is definitely a very fitting name for this place! This workout was hard, and…read moreextremely rewarding. The trainers were awesome and super motivating, I really enjoyed when Ryan would say motivating things throughout the workout "be comfortable being uncomfortable" was something I really listened to! It was about 45 min-1 hour and we did what was called Tabatta and worked our core, we were moving the entire time! We split into smaller groups to transition through different stations / used different equipment - we did 30 seconds of an exercise, and then 10 minutes holding a position, which was hard but I liked the variety of things that we did. The music I listened to was great, and the atmosphere was very high energy! Also, I really like the before and after pictures on the wall of people doing these classes/program that have lost weight - it's super motivating! By the way - On Saturdays they do a class (free I believe?) and they also have a 14 day trial that you can do if you're unsure about joining!

This gym is clean and well organized. Everything is easy to find and the equipment is well…read moremaintained. They're constantly updating the machines and changing the layout of the gym to keep things fresh for members. The staff are nice and friendly. They are always greeting members at the door and keeping the gym clean and tidy. The atmosphere is warm, clean, and friendly. People are always happy to have you work in with them on machines on a busy day and the community feels almost like that of a village. This is my main gym and I truly enjoy my experience especially for the price.

had a friend who used to work here, and the environment sounded extremely toxic. Employees were…read morereportedly threatened with termination if they didn't hit certain numbers. On top of that, the manager, Vanessa, allegedly made body-shaming comments and said they should "only hire hot people." That kind of behavior is unprofessional, harmful, and completely unacceptable in any workplace. No one should be judged or treated differently based on how they look. If this is the culture this business allows, people should seriously think twice before supporting it. On top of that, they charge a $95 cancellation fee, and multiple interactions with staff came off as rude and dismissive. Very disappointing experience overall.

I never thought to write a review for this place, mostly because I didn't think that they would…read moreactually have a Yelp page. However, when Tyler sent out the invitations to the Behind The Dream events this month I realized this is a perfect opportunity to shine some light on an awesome local business. Here's my experience with The Body Shop: I have been there one time. I have never participated in a group class or paid for a private trainer. I workout religiously next door, I have been going there for long enough I'd have a damn master's degree. People have come and gone from this space, and other than the occasional parking issue, I've never really gave it much mind. Despite that I know one thing for a fact from my one experience: It's a five star place, with five star staff. Why? Because then two weeks ago the power was out at my gym and I knocked on the door for The Body Shop at 630am, in the cold and rain, and asked if I could START my workout there. It wasn't even an issue, instantly Jeff said "Sure come on in" and gave me whatever space I needed, even pulled out a jump rope for me to warm up (I had my own) and asked if I needed anything. I was content to sit in my corner and go try the gym door every now and then, he instead offered me full use to actually workout with whatever/however I needed, he'd be there until 9. Honestly, I'm a bit of a jerk and just went ahead and took him up on it and made myself at home. I started with warm up deadlifts and then went to the squat rack, as Jeff worked with a small group of ladies getting a tough early morning session in. Here's where it gets dope: The dude saw my squat form (poor), and offered me some help. Now he didn't walk over and say "STOP WHAT YOURE DOING LET ME SAVE YOU", he approached me as someone that knows his stuff, to help someone that didn't, without an ego or attitude. He then, while still running the class and making sure everyone was getting the workout they needed and paid for, proceeded to breakdown my squat form, help me improve it, and give me one on one coaching/training to continue to fix it. I finished my workout there, having been there for a few hours at that point, and he (and the other trainer that came in, who I never met), was nothing but courteous and polite the whole time. I want to reiterate this: I never gave this shop anything but the wonderful grace of my presence (not worth a whole lot I assure you), and Jeff went out of his way multiple times to take care of me and help me out. I came back a few days later to reiterate my thanks and he looked at me, slightly befuddled, and said "it's really not a big deal man." I still find it damn cool of him, and am still working to un-screw my squat form now. I can't tell you if the classes are amazing, I can tell you they have great space, they have insulated the hell out of it compared to when we were in there, and they have all the knowledge and expertise you could want in a gym. But more importantly they have the right attitude. I hope Jeff and his team nothing but success in this location, and anywhere else they may end up (because they're seriously going to outgrow this spot soon as people check it out), because they deserve it.

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I've been with Carter Fitness since the beginning and can say it's really amazing how much they…read morehave grown while still keeping to providing an above par experience for all of their members. The coaches and the community at Carter are unmatched.

Carter Fitness is the best fitness facility in Cincinnati. The coaches are accommodating to my…read morefitness level, they are always attentive to my goals, and push me to get better.. plus the members are so welcoming! Highly recommend this gym to anybody that's looking for a mew fitness regiment to add to their lifestyle.

Awesome PERSONALIZED gym/PT focused on helping you train to achieve your goals. The common…read moredenominator between trainers is their progressive attitude--always staying up to date on new research and training methodologies, willing to tailor exercises and plans to meet your needs, and excited to work with you and try something new. I tore my ACL about a year ago. I went to a different PT for a few months, but as a competitive athlete was frustrated that I wasn't being pushed or taken as seriously as I would've liked. I came into beyond exercise with the intention of just using their anti gravity treadmill to get into running, but ended up working with Ellen, one of the PTs. It was a great decision -- she listened to me and what my goals were (Olympic lifting, triathlons, rock climbing, hiking) and tailored exercises to make sure I could get back into everything I wanted to do! To anyone who appreciates a more progressive approach or considers themselves an athlete (of any age), I would highly recommend going here!

Ean is an amazing massage therapist. Very knowledgeable and does amazing work. You will not be…read moredisappointed if you go see him.