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Charles W Lamar Jr YMCA

3.4 (5 reviews)
Open • 5:00 am - 7:00 pm

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2 years ago

Great staff, excellent location, but equipment could use a makeover. Clean facilities, at least and friendly staff.

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2 years ago

Change the water fountain the automatic thing is literally infuriating it never works.

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Levee CrossFit

Levee CrossFit

(3 reviews)

UPDATE: NEW LOCATION ALERT…read more This Crossfit box/gym is now located at 151 N. Jefferson Ave., Port Allen. Larger facility, better location, more space for activities, separate area for childcare (Though I'm not positive childcare is always provided - might want to call ahead for that) Still top-notch workout regime from a very attentive staff. ---- Original review: I've been coming to Levee Crossfit for a couple years now, so I may be slightly biased, but the classes here are absolutely top notch. Dain always comes up with a new Workout Of the Day, and what separates this Crossfit Box is the utilization of the levee at least once per week for workouts. In terms of the facility, it's a work in progress. Pretty small and not your typical gym, but that's pretty normal for a Crossfit box (gym). But there's normally a decent amount of great people, young and old, men and women, black and white, that you workout with, which can truly motivate you to do your best every rep, and keep you wanting to come back even through the pain of the work. If you're looking for a place to work out, especially if you're looking for something on the West side of the Mississippi River, I highly recommend Levee Crossfit. It'll get you right and keep you right.

This is a great option for working out in the West side of the city! They have a new facility and…read moreit is nice. At first I was a little skeptical and intimidated by the whole CrossFit idea, thinking that everybody is super good compiting against time and each other. As a beginner in CrossFit, I didn't have idea what to expect or what to do, and I appreciate the fact that Dain, (the owner and trainer) takes the time to instruct beginners and change the rutine adjusting it to your specific need. - There is private parking in the new location. - They have a class starting every hour from 5:00am - 9:00am, at 12:30pm, and in the evenings from 4:30pm - 6:30pm Saturday there is only a class at 8:00am. - First class is FREE! - There is a restroom where you can clean yourself in case you have something to do after workout. - They have a small shop with CrossFit wearing and some other things. - Often there are offers/discounts for subscriptions (anual and monthly).. ask! - Don't spect a super fancy facility. Remember that this is CrossFit place... but the equipment is in good conditions, and there's enough for the people in classes, they have a spacious room, so people can grab equipment and do whatever they have to. The place is good and clean, but not fancy. - Be ready to sweat!!

Anytime Fitness

Anytime Fitness

(9 reviews)

This is the gym where I signed up for Anytime Fitness. Its the closest one to my apartment, so it…read morewas a no-brainer. The signup process was simple, but the terms weren't so pleasant: you are required to sign a year-long contract with monthly dues of $42.50. The only way to break contact without being assessed a fee is by moving more than 50 miles from the closest location. It felt like selling my soul to the devil, but ultimately it has been a worthwhile purchase. The gym is much smaller than the 24 Hour Fitness I belonged to in Dallas. It is pretty darn small, actually. To give you an idea of the setup, the cardio area has 5 treadmills, 4 bikes, 2 stair-climbers, and 8-10 ellipticals. There is a limited selection of freeweights, benches, & racks as well as approximately 20 weight machines. This is definitely a cardio-centric gym, which I'm fine with. Each piece of cardio equipment has a built-in TV with cable. Personally, I hate watching TV while exercising, but its a very popular feature. I wish there were music channels instead playing awesome exercise playlists. I guess I can always dream. The gym is open 24 hours and gives you access by means of an RFID key fob. There are cameras everywhere and fancy sensors that I don't even understand. All these security features let Anytime be open without a staff member present. I think that's a major plus. Nobody to critique my form on the stairmaster. I can see how it might scare some people, but if you're all alone at night, there are panic buttons you can wear around your neck. That's a serious commitment to safety. I know its January and people are working out because of their New Year's Resolutions, but frankly this gym is feeling crowded. It isn't a matter of adding more equipment either - there just isn't enough floorspace. I ended up grabbing some dumbells and working out in the fitness class room. That works, I suppose, but that's not exactly encouraging for newbies. Finally, a bit about the clientele: the MO seems to be young men and women who are just getting into the world of fitness. What I'm saying is there aren't many muscleheads benching 500 lbs and grunting.

Although a bit smaller than some other gyms, it's very clean and has everything that one needs for…read morea good workout. By far the best quality however is the service - Jonathon went the extra mile to make sure I'm having a great experience with Anytime Fitness - thanks a lot!

Spectrum Fitness Southdowns - Spin Studio

Spectrum Fitness Southdowns

(24 reviews)

This was my gym for about 6 months (Pre-Covid mainly). The staff was nice and informative. There…read moreare two different spaces. One only for women and one for everyone. I preferred the co-ed spaces because it had the better equipment for the most part (as least where free weights were concerned). I liked that this place was very close to my home and I liked the sauna. The workout space that was usually for classes but they let us do exercises in there when classes weren't in session..perfect for people who are doing no-equipment workouts. It also has these big mirrors. Now, here's the thing...I think this facility needs some upgrades. The equipment is old and several machines were broken or taped up. There's also this lingering smell in the facility that smells like chemicals but also something else that triggered my nausea a few times. I never felt like the place was clean. The floor in the main area was lumpy and uneven. The carpet in the "women only" area was stained and looked dirty. I was not comfortable working out in the floor even with my mat. And the women's only area had a sad collection of weights, as if women don't care about free weights and only want to use machines? Anyway, I personally wouldn't recommend this gym, but maybe I was just too pampered by the LSU gym during my tenure there.

I am from Savannah, Georgia and was helping my brother move to Georgia from TEXAS after retiring…read morefrom the military by driving his truck and trailer for him. Unfortunately the truck broke down in Baton Rouge, Louisiana after driving for 12 hours. I then had to wait 4 hours for a tow truck. After making it to a auto shop I ubered to get some food and then walked to my normal happy place. THE GYM...as I waited to catch my last minute flight that I booked to go back home to Savannah. I came across this gym and decided to check it out. I paid $11 for a day pass to use the entire facility. I wanted to shower and see if it woke me up enough to want to train and relieve some much needed stress. Unfortunately, I was too tired to train so I decided to look around at their apparel, snacks and supplements. As I'm looking I see the manager (old blonde lady) and the young girl Jenna talking about me and giving me looks...I guess because I was rolling around a small carry on bag with my RedCon1 backpack. I then approached them and asked about the smoothie bar that they have with seating available. I paid about $15 more for a large smoothie and a couple of snacks while I waited another 30 mins to head to the airport and get checked in early. After I drank the smoothie at the bar I went to the bathroom to wash my hands and leave. Before I began to leave, I was trying to figure out the specific address to type in the Uber app to be picked up from there, so I proceeded to ask the manager...she was very short and rude with her responses and failed to make eye contact, until I sat down at the bench in front of the sign in desk where the manager immediately said "um no, no...you can't just hang out here, you need to leave." I replied "I'm sorry?...(immediately showed her my phone) I'm booking an Uber right now to leave?" The manager said "if you're not training you can't just hang out here, you need to leave, there is a bench outside." I said "well I paid for a day pass?" The manager replied "yeah no...there is a bench outside, you can't be in here." I said (in shock at how rude she was) umm okay... and walked outside. I was completely dumb founded. It's not like I'm some homeless looking guy walking around in normal clothes...I was wearing gym clothes, and had a gym bag...and was purchasing things and paid for a DAY PASS to be able to use and experience the facility. I strongly do not recommend coming to this location and do not wish to visit or sign up at any of their other locations due to this experience. If you plan to uphold a strong reputation as a business I suggest choosing wisely of the people you wish to represent and manage the business.

Iron Tribe Fitness - Hayden Clark, Owner

Iron Tribe Fitness

(4 reviews)

I A D O R E Iron Tribe Fitness (Baton Rouge, LA). Hayden and his team have created a magical…read moreplace on Acadian. Not only is this a place to support physical health and well being - they also enrich the mind and the soul through incredible community events. Personally, I have always struggled with working out - always finding some way to injure myself. All the trainers at IT have found a way to see what was missing, where I needed support and adjusted the work out so I could build my core, strength, and most important - confidence. The IT community is incredible, authentic and purposeful.

Iron Tribe is a great gym that offers HIIT style training in small groups. They use a blend of…read moreequipment and body-weight exercises that can be modified to your ability. They also offer nutrition coaching and body composition analyses. Having my body composition tested has been an empowering way to track my progress and keep motivated. At Iron Tribe, you're in and out in 45 minutes. I really appreciate their workouts that are designed to get me moving and working in an efficient way. There are no mirrors in the gym, so instead of looking at your form in the mirror, you'll need to listen to your body. In every class, you will learn standards of movement for the workout, and coaches will work with you to make sure your body is in safe alignment. I imagine that this greatly reduces injuries. There are well-stocked locker rooms with showers. Also inside the gym, they sell supplements and different kinds of energy drinks. They don't push them on you, but they're there if you need them/are curious. I look forward to my workouts. I've found that I'm no longer thinking about working out as torture or punishment. The coaches use language meant to empower you, rather than critique you. This was helpful for me as I was learning to use the equipment. It's also really fun, and everyone is nice. I was pleasantly surprised by what an encouraging and non-judgmental space it was. A membership is not cheap, but you're paying for more than a gym membership. It's more like a gym membership, personal training, nutrition coaching, and body composition testing. I'd recommend Iron Tribe to anyone.

Pure Barre

Pure Barre

(10 reviews)

I am only in my 2nd week of Pure Barre, but I am officially hooked. I was a little hesitant to sign…read moreup due to the cost, but thankfully there was a free week being offered so I could get a sample of the classes. From the moment I stepped into the studio, I felt very welcome. The instructors/front desk staff are warm and friendly, and took the time to learn (and remember) my name. The class instruction is wonderful with every instructor (I think I have had 7 different ones!) energetic and enthusiastic. There has not been a single class I didn't like. The music is great. The workout is fantastic as well, and in one week I have already noticed a difference in the way my clothes fit (as well as a reduction in my body fat % for an objective measure). I signed up for a month before my free week was over, and I can see myself coming here for a long time!

A MUST try!! Rebecca, owner and instructor of Pure Barre Baton Rouge, is not only kind, but…read moreextremely knowledgeable and attentive to the needs of her clients/visitors. I attended my first class at any Pure Barre today and am so happy it was here. Even though I was fairly out of my element (new to this form of exercise and unsure of the format of the class compared to others), Rebecca went out of her way to make me feel welcomed and comfortable. The class was a mix of veteran and rookie barre attendees (though to me it seemed like everybody had a good idea of what they were doing) - which helped since I could look to others to ensure I was pulsing, extending, and locking at all the right times in all the right places. Throughout the class Rebecca made sure everybody was on track and during the moments anybody fell off course, she would quietly provide direction and guidance. She would do so while keeping everybody else going. The music was perfect, the building itself was clean and organized, and the workout itself was just what everybody needed. Based on what the other ladies were saying, the other instructors also lead fun and rewarding classes. I will most definitely be going to this Pure Barre when I am back in town!! Don't wait! Try it out.

Charles W Lamar Jr YMCA - gyms - Updated May 2026

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