Ochsner in Harahan feels like a health club rather than just a gym. The equipment is great, the…read morestaff friendly and the pools are wonderful. Nice clean spot that I really love.

I've been a member of Ochsner Fitness Center for about 3-4 years, and my experience has definitely…read morehad its ups and downs. Unfortunately, over the last year or so, I've found myself noticing more downs than ups. When I first joined, the facility had more of a country-club feel. It felt clean, well-maintained, and like you were getting something a little above your average gym experience. Lately, that feeling has really faded. The facility often feels crowded, and in general, it feels like it could use a really thorough cleaning and some TLC. Even the outdoor lap pools have started to have a noticeable sweaty/chlorine-type smell, which is particularly unpleasant when you're there specifically to swim laps. The pool has always been one of the biggest reasons I've stayed a member, and there are still things I genuinely enjoy about it. However, the summer months can be frustrating because a significant number of lap lanes are used for summer camps and recreational swimming. That's understandable, but it can mean waiting for a lane, and not everyone is comfortable with or willing to share lanes. It can make what should be a fairly straightforward workout unnecessarily awkward. I've also never really felt particularly welcomed or comfortable in most of the group fitness classes. Yoga and several of the other classes just never felt like they were a great fit for me. The exception is the spin classes. Those have consistently been well done, welcoming, challenging without being unreasonable, and good at accommodating different fitness levels. Those are probably the classes I would specifically recommend. The overall atmosphere is also very family-focused, which is certainly not a bad thing, but it contributes to the facility feeling busy and crowded at times. Over time, I found that the atmosphere just wasn't what I was looking for in a gym. The food situation is mixed. I wasn't particularly impressed with most of the regular food offerings and thought many of the items were overpriced, although the smoothies were consistently good and reasonably priced. The poolside food available during the summer is actually one of the highlights -- good casual/snacky food that works well when you're spending time at the pool. Customer service has also been inconsistent and, at times, lacking. For a facility positioned as a higher-end fitness center, I expected a more consistently attentive level of service. Another disappointment has been the locker rooms. I understand there are logistical/plumbing reasons why the women's locker room renovations haven't happened while the men's locker rooms have been updated, and I can appreciate that there may be legitimate constraints. But as a female member, it's still disappointing to see one side receive significant updates while the other remains in need of attention. Ultimately, I don't regret being a member for several years. There were things I genuinely enjoyed, especially the pools, certain spin instructors/classes, smoothies, and the overall convenience of having so many amenities in one place. But I think the facility has lost some of the polish and atmosphere that initially made the membership feel worthwhile. After several years, I found myself feeling more frustrated than impressed, which ultimately led me to decide it was time to move on.

Looking for a no BS, get after it and go, kind of gym. Yup that's this place. It's clean, local…read moreand free of weirdos with gains fetishism. In other words, it's a win. Big enough to get reps in without being crowded. Small enough to get walk from end to end with sore legs. REALLY fair pricing as well.

This is such a great gym! I was there for 3 months from Denver Colorado ( a city where boutique…read morefitness gyms are the norm and the prices range from 150-300 a month). This gym is the opposite of that crap. It is reasonably priced and no weird hidden fees or restrictions, equipment is in great condition, staff is super nice and the access code allowed me to go whenever works for my schedule. I loved this gym so much and was sad to leave it. Is this type of business model for gyms old school? If so - lets bring it back! Thank you 504 fitness! If i move back to nola, i will absolutely come back :) Cheers , Deanna

This gym is Awesome!!Coach Derrick Joseph is the best, he takes care of my team and makes sure we…read morepush each other hard everyday.

Bro no words best trainer there Derrick Joseph like he don't play he care about you. love this…read moreplace the best trainer ever Deejoefitness.

Love this place! The space is large enough that you feel free to move about, but small enough to…read morefeel intimate and not overwhelming. They have a nice array of different equipment options including free weights, isolation machines, cable towers, and special purpose rooms such as the TRX (CrossFit) and a more traditional "class" room. The staff are always friendly and customer oriented. It can get busy after work between 5-7pm, but early mornings, lunch hour, and weekend mornings are less packed sometimes even let you have the gym to yourself.

I've been coming to this Anytime for almost 4 years now and there's a reason I stay. The weights…read moreand equipment offered allows a good variety of options for your workout routine. You have options from dumbells, barbells, smith machine, multiple other weight machines including two cable crossovers. There's a few treadmills and ellipticals. If those options aren't for you there's even a rowing machine and stair climber. There really is an option for whatever you're looking to do. The staff is always friendly and willing to help out and he majority of the members are courteous. If solo isn't your deal they offer a variety of classes to help you get into shape.

If you want to get in incredible shape, this is the gym to go to…read more I used to lift here back when it was GeauxFit 3 years ago, and was "eh" at CrossFit, but I loved the hour workouts since it's do-able on any schedule. I moved away with work and got into powerlifting, but when I had to come back to New Orleans for 2 weeks and needed a gym, I decided to check it out again. One of the owners, David, was super awesome and offered me a free pass to come check out a class and even offered me a great deal on a 2 week open gym membership (thank you!). I was happy to see that a lot of the gym members from prior had stayed so the environment is still very much the same fun camaraderie. Just my luck, my intro back into CrossFit was one of the open workouts 23.3 (it was a doozy). I got lucky and the head coach, Thomas, was the coach for the class I attended, and he was a SAINT for putting up with me dying at the simplest of workouts and helping me scale to things I could manage. So for those people who might be nervous about trying it for fear of looking weak or out of shape, you shouldn't fear this gym, they'll work with you and get you caught up (although maybe check that it's not the opener before you show up LOL). I love that they work with you through the motions, have an awesome warm-up that is a workout in and of itself, and like I said, if you're serious about getting into great shape this is the gym for you! Thank you Vanguard for an awesome experience.

Great gym! Quality construction of the obstacles, very efficient use of space…read more The owners have both competed on American Ninja Warrior. They are certified parkour coaches, they know their sport and they know how to teach it with a commitment to the success, improvement and safety of all their clients. It is a little hard to find. The address is for a large grouping of warehouses. You just need to look for the small door signs.

I joined Nola Muscle Park almost a year ago. The two owners, Edgardo and Hai, are incredible…read morecoaches. I decided to check out their facility after my first obstacle course race, Battle of Baton Rouge. I was unable to complete their last obstacle in the race. It was a rig. I wanted to come back and conquer every obstacle for their next race. Since joining Nola Muscle Park, I've finished every obstacle in the past two Battle races. Plus, I competed in UNAA, Ultimate Ninja Athlete Association. I advanced to regionals. I could not have improved so much without their coaching. They are great. In fact, everyone at Nola Muscle Park is extremely supportive and encouraging. Thanks guys!

Clean gym with friendly staff and multiple class options for everyone. Ownership is always looking…read morefor ways to grow and improve the gym. It's also in a central location and easily accessible.

Love gym and people that work out there staff always helpful all great equipment and very clean…read morefive stars

Visiting from Philadelphia and just dropped in for one visit. The coolest thing about it is that's…read moreit's honor system! There's a QR code and you just scan that and get charged $10. A fridge with drinks is honor system too with water for a dollar. No onerous forms to fill out to avoid liability and no sales pitch. Owner was there and very nice. He has an adorable little dog that follows him around. Facility clean and has all the equipment you would need. Lots of aerobic machines. Guests friendly. It's not a spa. Ladies room so-so. It was clean tho. Free towels. I like that they have towels for cleaning equipment rather than wipes or paper towels. Will make this my go to gym when visiting NOLA in future.

It's an awesome no-frills gym for an unbeatable price…read more I used to go here when I lived nearby and hired a personal trainer (Coach Los and Tatyana - I think they may have moved since). It was the first time I learned how to use all of the machines, lift weights properly, and target specific areas. They even placed me in a small group for training when money was running tight. Everyone knew my name and gave me a warm welcome when I walked in. Coach Los and Tatyana truly changed my life by teaching me how to work out. My entire body changed and at first, I got extremely nervous because I got so muscular that my old clothes didn't fit anymore! But they talked me through it and explained that I was gainly much needed muscle and that gaining weight in my case was not a bad thing. I am so strong now and continue to use the techniques I learned from them when I lift. When I take flights and see someone struggling to get their luggage in the overhead, I just grab it and throw it up for them like I'm the Hulk!!!! : )

EXCELLENT PILATES !! Mary Mang is amazing guru of PiLates knowledge with a firm understanding of…read moreKinetics and your body. And the Belicon Bounce classes are super fun and invigorating. They also offer a great class in Aerial Fitness. Really COOL , I just wished they offered more of this class.

I simply can't say enough about Bliss! Talk about a blissful place to be?! Sandra and Mark are…read moreamazing and I live for one of Laura's yoga classes. Its a beautiful space, with great people, fabulous classes and always fun fun fun! Do yourself and your body a favor and go check them out!

The gym in Laplace recently received new equipment. They also are renovating parts of the gym. It…read moreis clean with cooling fans and pleasant music. I have never been there when it was overcrowded. As compared to another gym in town there are no noxious chemicals being sprayed in what is supposed to be air fresheners. People are polite, staff is welcoming. Pretty nice gym.

System constantly going out. Staff isn't really attentive. Too many people just hanging around…read moreequipment. I don't like the new arrangement of the 30-minute workout either.