I've trained at Meadowbrook and Planet Fitness, and I'm telling you right now -- Gold's Gym…read moreArboretum clears. Best gym I've been in so far. The weight area is stacked, plenty of racks, solid free weight selection, and the vibe is actually motivating. You walk in and want to lift heavy. No waiting around forever for equipment, no weird energy -- just people there to work. Only thing I miss is the hydro beds from Planet Fitness. Other than that? No comparison. This is the spot.

1 star - The only reason I still come to this Gold's Gym is convenience, because the overall…read moreexperience is disappointing. The biggest issue is that members constantly leave weights, bars, and other equipment wherever they finish using them, and it apparently just stays there until the next person picks it up and moves it to its new home. Re-racking weights and returning equipment should be the most basic rule in any gym, yet here it feels completely optional. Instead of being able to move through your workout, you will more often than not waste time searching for the equipment you need because someone else could not be bothered to put it back. What makes it worse is that this is not a hidden problem. There are signs throughout the gym reminding people to re-rack weights, but they do not seem to be enforced in any meaningful way. At that point, the signs are just decoration. I also regularly see personal trainers and membership coordinators standing around the front desk joking, talking, essentially socializing while the gym floor stays disorganized. There is nothing wrong with this, and morale does matter, but when there is clearly downtime, no clients to attend to, and the gym is that disorganized, that time would be better spent keeping the floor in order, returning misplaced equipment, and reinforcing the rules that are already posted. Then in the future they could reclaim that time instead of letting the same problem continue. For a paying member, it gets old fast. People join a gym to work out, not to spend part of every session cleaning up after strangers and hunting down bars, plates, or attachments that should already be where they belong. If you are considering joining, just know that the convenience of this location is doing a lot of heavy lifting, because management and basic gym etiquette are not.

I joined Crunch for the closest thing to CrossFit I could find, which is their HIIT program. I am…read morewell versed in CrossFit, but it is cost prohibitive in this area, so HIIT, being a form of CrossFit, was the next best thing. I took 3 HIIT classes for free before joining the gym. The $9.99 per month membership does not include the classes so I signed up for the top tier at $29.99 a month. Definitely doable. Sadly though, the early morning and Friday HIIT classes were cancelled almost immediately after I joined, due to lack of participation. Lucky for me, my work schedule allows me to take the classes at 930am M-T. They also offer them at 6p. Carolyn is the HIIT trainer on the weekdays. I like her style, she's bubbly and motivational and I usually work up a good sweat. I've taken Traci's class on Saturdays, which is very intense. The HIIT zone has all the stuff...Pylo boxes, Battle Ropes, Pull Downs, Bar Jack, Slam Balls, Medicine Balls, etc. Crunch offers spin classes as well as several others. Aerobics, Zumba, All Out Athlete, Chisel, to name a few. I did a couple with Ruth and they were brutal, in a great way. I think the gym has every piece of work out equipment one could ever want, EXCEPT for the Smith Machine, which I really like if I'm lifting because I simply feel safer. The ONLY reason I'm giving Crunch 4 stars instead of 5 is that one day I asked for help understanding a machine and I was kind of brushed off. My fault for not being a little more assertive, being that I pay to play there, Because I came in for the classes and didn't ask for more, that's where I'm at. I'll work it out. All in all, I am enjoying Crunch and the HIIT Zone, even on days when I can't show up for class.

Public warning…read more... DO NOT trust this business, they use shady and deceptive billing practices. Personal training is impossible to cancel, and when you complete your contract, they will continue to bill you. If you need further proof, go to the better business bureau website - ALL Fs. Read the reviews, go to Google, you can find numerous complaints about their deceptive and illegal practices.

THE ABSOLUTE BEST. This place is amazing. It is a workout like no other - any time you walk in…read morethose doors, you are guaranteed to feel so much stronger when you walk out. The workouts are extremely challenging, but don't let that scare you away. Everything is explained and demonstrated so you'll never be lost. The community here is absolutely amazing too. Erica makes you feel so welcome every step of the way. Come here. 100% the best place ever.

I found out about Endorphasm through Instagram while I was stalking rva fitness hashtags...man am I…read moreglad I did that. Erica and Travis are phenomenal and the classes will push you like no other. I always like a workout where I feel like I'm going to die during it, but feel super accomplished at the end. Erica and Travis are super helpful and welcoming and they always make sure you're doing the workouts properly. If you want a workout that will physically and mentally challenge you (get you out of that comfort zone), check this place out! You will not regret it!!

Participated in a class recently. I consider myself an advanced weight lifter, but Adiva circuit…read moretraining was a good switch to my normal routine. I highly recommend it to anyone looking to get in shape. The environment was welcoming even for it being my first time in a class.

This gym has a little of everything for everyone. Great environment, staff extremely knowledgeable…read moreand helpful. They make you feel like family and the community that the gym has is very supportive and motivating. Always a pleasure.

I was a member for over three years and I saw a marked decline in cleanliness and service…read more Especially on the night staff who are always on their phones and talking to friends. When I tried to talk to management about it they were apathetic. I told them I would need to cancel and they didn't care. I left and I am at Crunch fitness right and they are much more customer focused. Don't waste your money at Planet Fitness.

First time at this location. It is by far the cleanest planet fitness I have visited. There are…read moremany machines, and they're spaced out. Sometimes big gyms have a sweat smell, or feel humid despite the fans, but this location didn't have any funky stenches, and I felt cool even after a long workout!

This location is always clean and well maintained. The front desk staff are super nice and greet…read moreyou with a smile. Much appreciated!

Staff is very friendly and pleasant. Over all the facilities are good and are keep clean. Gym floor…read morecould use a little sweeping/mopping. As it Planet Fitness' reputation they really are inclusive and non-judgemental. Love it. But also meeting their reputation, there are always numerous pieces of equipment that are out of order and unusable. I actually had a machine, literally, fall apart while I was using it. I brought the dismantled pieced to the front counter. Please repair the machines Planet Fitness. You owe it to your paying members. They pay to have access to the whole gym and all the machines, not a portion of the machines.

Great place to workout and the staff is always friendly and helpful. They also have a great…read moreamount of equipment options for your daily workouts

great expierence good staff good place to workout and get a good lift solid gym overall!read more

Wonderful gym, wonderful staff…read more I've been working with Ashlee for almost a year. I came in with a history of awful knee injuries, multiple surgeries followed by iffy recoveries, and little to no faith in the muscles in my lower body. In less than 12 months I've gone from constantly worrying about those shaky knees to feeling real confidence in my movements. Doubling my PRs has just been an added perk... Ashlee has been awesome in creating tailored programs for me and what I need. Just as important, she fosters a welcoming and encouraging environment in the group training sessions that make them more enjoyable than they have any business being. If you want help with nutrition, she's got you. If you want suggestions for good obscure metal bands, she's got you there too. When you look at my Yelp history, you'll notice that I've only ever reviewed moving companies. Couldn't be happier that my first non-moving related assessment is ReDefineRVA and Ashlee. Couldn't recommend both more!

The experience at Redefine RVA is simply the best. All training is developed specifically for you!…read more The trainers get to know you are care about your well being. The clients form and FAMILY as we work together in small groups to achieve our goals. Highly recommended for your fitness journey.