this is my home away from home. I was welcomed with open…read morearms from the first moment I walked in 3 years ago. I'm 41 and in the best shape of my life and have had zero workout-injuries because of the proper focus and training on form.

Most motivating people I have ever had the pleasure to be around 4 years strong! Love this place !read more

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. My first class was The Course with Kelsey. I felt comfortable because I knew Kelsey from work and luckily a few other co-workers happened to be in the class as well. I still remember during the warm up, I was thinking "dang this is tough!" And Kelsey even said "Much different than running a marathon, right Chelsea?!" She couldn't have been more spot on! I ended up feeling like the class was super tough but I was paired up with a coworker who was so supportive and kind (thank you, Shideh, if you're reading this!). By the time my 7 class pass was up, I was hooked and became a monthly member. I even joined Team Tread (their half & full marathon training program) 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 got married in June 2024 and I purchased the "Badass Bride" classes on the Digital Studio. As I was taking them and leaving comments the owner, Gretchen, messaged me and said she wanted to send me an SOS wedding gift. You'd never believe how touched I was to see a SOS tank, hoodie, sweat towel and t-shirt show up the week of my wedding. I'm still so honored by these thoughtful gifts. Someone I've never even met in person (which is hard to believe given how obsessed I am with SOS lol!) went out of their way to make my wedding week all the more special. 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 Christas 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).

As with Jamie who also posted a three star, I felt this atmosphere in the Clintonville SOS was…read moreconducive to competent, enthusiastic instruction and surprisingly unpretentious clientele. It simply is not gauged to my fitness goals and metabolic profile. I am interested in maintaining muscle and bone mass and keeping my weight on an even keel. This system does neither. It is all about tone and high-rep, intense cardio and light weights. Classes are often so overbooked I was not even able to schedule the "Ebb and Flow" to check it out on an introductory package. It seems designed almost purely for late 20's 30's and early 40's professionals. The intensity increased my hunger and had me gaining significant weight in a fairly short time. SOS needs to do a profile on people's fitness goals and be real about it. There is almost no help on that as in a regular gym. Summarized, I would call it well-run but too narrow for a wide swathe of people. It's expensive too. I only pay 30 dollars for the locally owned Columbus Sports Connection a mile away and they have yoga, fitness, and indoor bike classes that don't fill up. I am glad I tried SOS but it has proven itself incompatible with my fitness goals.

So I've been a CrossFit athlete for about 4 years now. Due to my occupation I travel a lot...so I…read moreget to visit a lot of gyms. This is by far the best drop-in experience I have ever had. The staff is extremely attentive, the coaches are very knowledgeable and the organization is top notch. To top it all off, the other athletes in the gym are very welcoming and hospitable. I actually visited during the 2017 CrossFit Open was even encouraged to do my workouts at their weekly Friday Night Lights event (held during the open). Regardless of business, I'm pretty big on customer service. AKP does it RIGHT!!! I highly recommend that you drop in to visit the AKP family and if you are staying in the area you should definitely consider becoming a member.

This place got me in the best shape of my life. Don't like working out? Don't like suffering all by…read moreyourself? Don't feel like you have enough motivation to get into the gym. Wish you could become a shark? PERFECT! This place has a super supportive community, amazing instructors that will make you want to go nonstop and even support you and your dreams of growing fins and becoming a shark one day! Please go here, you won't regret it!!!

I've been going to Studio Torch since 2019. It's my favorite studio to workout at in Columbus and I…read morecould not recommend it enough. Each class is challenging and I do believe that my strength and endurance have both improved significantly. If you're someone who doesn't like running (like me), the great thing about Studio Torch is that you won't be running more than 7 minutes max. The classes are in the form of stations with varying reps, times, distances, and number of times you rotate around the room. The community and staff are also part of why I enjoy it so much. Their weekly schedule is as follows: Monday Arms and Abs, Tuesday Total Body Circuit, Wednesday Butt and Legs, Thursday Total Body Tabata, Friday Cardio and Core, Saturday Total Body, and Sunday Total Body. If you're looking to trial the place, they do a week unlimited for $10! Hands down favorite place to workout.

I've been going to StudioTorch through classpass and it is one of my preferred studios to get a…read morekiller workout in. Honestly, it does seem very intimidating your first couple of times. Every time I walk in everyone just looks so "fit" and knows what they're doing. Don't be afraid to ask questions! The employees are so nice. There are different stations such as treadmill, tower, TRX, weights, etc. It varies each time, but the instructors are good at explaining it. They've been good about extra sanitization because you keep the same spray bottle and towel with you the whole time so you won't touch what everyone else is touching. You also hang your keys so you won't have to take it around with you. It truly is a killer workout and I would recommend it. Get there 10 minutes early if you can incase you have any questions and you don't want to miss the demonstrations!

I grew up in the area and was back visiting family recently, needed a place to work out. The staff…read moreat Legacy helped me out with a no-hassle no-drama rate for a few days. The place is well lit, well kept, and the staff friendly. Unlike many smaller independently owned facilities the machines I tried were all clean and in good working order. Rules are posted and followed, and the crowd is respectable. If I lived in the area I would be a permanent member, and will certainly visit again when I am back in town.

Place is run down, broken equipment and dirty, also a little pricey for so little. If you aren't…read moreneeding lots of equipment and just want something close, have at it.

I cannot say enough good things about this gym. What stands out to me the most is not the coaches…read more All of them are very, very knowledgeable yes, but what makes them stand out in my mind is their ability to foster a community that is so supportive of each other. From my first class their as someone who barely knew what Crossfit was I felt so welcome and the coaches and other athletes in the class enthusiastically met me where I was at and pushed me at my own pace towards my own aspirations. Beyond that, going to class was one of the parts of my day that I looked forward to the most simply because I would get to see the people that I quickly called my friends and the workout was an added bonus. The only reason I'm leaving the gym is because I have to move away for work, but it will be a part of my day that I truly miss!

If you're looking for a gym that's crawling with bro-y, unfriendly, competitive, unhelpful athletes…read morewho take no interest in your personal life and disregard you entirely if you don't have 4% body fat and a 400 lb front squat, Bombers isn't your gym. I'm not a natural athlete. Never have been. I was that kid that actually tried to get hit during dodgeball so I could be out of the game and watch safety from the sidelines. So you can understand my wariness of crossfit and the "cult mentality" that makes it so easy to make fun of on social media. But wandering in those doors one afternoon last fall (knowing no one or nothing about crossfit) was one of the best happenstance events of my life. Me before Bombers: bony, underweight, with no muscle tone due to unhealthy restrictive eating, no knowledge of how to do anything with a bar, couldn't do one push up. Terrible lack of confidence in my coordination, body, and athletic abilities. Now? I've become so much more confident in myself both athletically and as a person. I eat more. I can do RX pull-ups, push ups, and even pistols (on one leg, that is. Still working on the other leg). I had to buy all new pants because of my quad gains. But most importantly? I've made some of the best friends I've ever had. The coaches at Bombers are incredibly kind, personable, and approachable. They WILL do whatever it takes to help you succeed. They're motivating, affirming, and just downright good people. Bottom line: It doesn't matter what your level of fitness is. Don't think you can't do crossfit because you're not at a "certain point." You CAN. And Bombers is the place to do it. Just show up.

This place was awesome. Plenty of open space for workouts and all the equipment you'd need for a…read moreCrossFit workout. I was only stopping by on vacation but I will definitely come back when I return. Coaches/owners were welcoming and friendly as well as the members in the class. 5 stars from me.

From the owner: Established in 2012read more

So much potential but ... Coaches are more concerned with their egos then members safety. I upset…read morea large male coach (I am a 50 year old woman) and he would not leave me alone. He became more and more aggravated and kept interrupting my workout and stalked me around the studio after the class. The owner claimed to watch the video and did not care about my safety AT ALL. The saddest part is the owner is also a woman.

I don't take any of their classes. As a neighbor of theirs I can tell you their Liberty Mall…read morefacility isn't a very neighbor. They jack up their stereo and keep their doors open which disturbs the neighbours across the street. They've been informed of this numerous times to no affect. Usually, when a facility ignores something like this customers in the end are not far behind. I'd recommend investing in some fans if you can't afford the A/C

I had my first session here today. I have always been a little intimidated by CrossFit and I am…read morenot at all fit and pretty out of shape. Josh the instructor was amazing and really made me feel comfortable about the whole program. Being a newbie, he was very informative, guided me around and showed me what to do, and even tailored my routine since I'm new. Before you join, you get three free sessions to help you decide whether you want to join or not. This place offers an early morning session and two late afternoon/early evening sessions, which makes fitting this into my schedule really easy. The people in my session were very friendly and made me feel even more comfortable. I still have two of the free sessions left, but after the experience I had today, I'm pretty certain I'll be joining!

CrossFit Heights is one of the best gyms I've trained at. The coaches are super supportive and push…read moreyou to be your best. Safety is a priority at this gym and I'm never worried about hurting myself while I am here. If you are looking to get in to CrossFit I highly recommend checking this place out!

Best. Gym. Ever. Wide variety of classes, excellent facilities in a cool historic building. Great…read morestaff, great trainers. Can't ask for anything more!

The only thing that would make this gym better is a pool and this facility just wouldn't be able to…read morehouse one. It's a joy to go to Springfield Health & Fitness with my sister when I'm in town. There is so much here, really they have just about everything someone could want in a gym. If you want the best bang for your buck, look no further.