I was a member here for a few years as it was right around the corner, and it was a very mismanaged…read morelocation. The business model is to accentuate the 'community/tribe' vibe, while letting the actual equipment/facility sit in a state of disrepair and neglect. *I actually had to broker a deal with the UF Southwest Rec center to find AF a technician to repair an elliptical that stayed broken because 'we can't get someone out here to fix it.' A couple summers ago, the HVAC was out for more than six weeks. Not only did management provide nothing to compensate for the misery of the few members who suffered through their workout, the owners solicited their membership to cover the cost of the air conditioning repair! A quick visit will illustrate how filthy it is, and since nothing is enforced, guys in dirty work boots or vagrants with dogs are more than welcome inside. I've posted my experience several times before, and they inevitably take it down. But I'll just keep telling my cautionary tale about this AF location. Avoid it like the plague.

I visited this Anytime Fitness location on one of the days campus was closed recently. It is…read morelocated in a strip mall in a decent area. There is also plenty of parking available. The gym is definitely on the smaller side. That being said, equipment is limited. But, there is more than enough space and equipment available to get a good workout in! I went during a less busy time and didn't run into any problems having to wait for equipment, etc. But, during busier hours this could be an inconvenience. I really liked the turf space and thought it was very convenient. The interior is kept very clean and organized too. I visited when the office was closed and did not interact with any of the staff. Overall, this is a decent Anytime Fitness. While it is on the smaller side, it get the job done.

I am pleased to be writing a review of Carly - I have found his support to be extremely valuable…read more About 10 years ago I experienced a major medical incident which brought my life as an athlete to abruptly end. I subsequently gained over 60 pounds and was unable to work out. Over the last 2 years, I began a process of reclaiming my health and was able to drop about 45 pounds mostly by cleaning up my eating, however, my weight plateaued, and I felt somewhat stuck. After conducting an internet search of area fitness studios, I came upon Zen Fitness, and followed a link at the bottom of their page to Instagram, and there began to find out about Carly. After mulling it over for about 3 months, I took the dive and sent a message to inquire about training packages. I was extremely nervous about being judged, not being able to complete the exercises, and the pressure to sign up for some packages. I knew after my first appointment that I had taken the right step. The gym is clean and is staffed by a community of great people who promote healthy eating (vegan) lifestyle. Carly does a great job at reading non-verbal cues and knows when to push a little bit more as well as knowing when to take a break. I have been in the gym for about 2 months now, he asked me if I noticed any differences and it took me a while to formulate a response. Here is what I know, a lot has changed over the last two months; I am happier, I have more energy, and my body is starting to show definition. Prior to working with the studio, I felt stuck on my journey to get my body back. Now I feel supported, encouraged, and much more highly motivated. Thanks to support from Carly I feel confident that I am moving in the right direction.

Good compliment of equipment. I felt neglected by the owner Carly. He had no time for me and some…read moreof the recommendations he made to me were absurd IMO. He suggested 1 meal a day and a full hour of cardio and a full hour of weight training each day for 6 days each week. This is called overtraining and low blood sugar most of the day. While I agree with his premise of a whole foods plant diet, his assertion that you can eat as much as you want as long as it's a whole plant food is simply not true. You cannot be drinking fruit smoothies and carrot juice all day, nor can you eat pounds of potatoes. He pronounces himself as an authority/expert and his ego is out of control. The fact is you can accomplish the same thing by being in a daily calorie deficit and NOT drinking your calories. Overtraining is not the answer, nor is starving yourself especially if you are older

Great for the area. Brings people together to maintain a necessity. Love the staff and facilities…read morethey have to offer here.

Always clean and staff are friendly. Billing issues a few times but they were resolved quickly.read more

Elevate is an excellent place to work towards your fitness goals. The equipment is clean and…read morewell-maintained, the space is bright and fun to work out in, and the small group setting is motivating and challenging. As far as fitness spaces go, this one is welcoming and non-judgmental, which can be hard to find! Will is a great coach who spends time encouraging, correcting, and pushing each person who attends his classes. He is obviously very knowledgeable and designs workouts to progress in effective and fun ways. Will recently designed a tailored small group weekly class for our local roller derby team, and he quickly figured out what our bodies need and how to help us get to the next level as athletes. We are very glad to have developed a relationship with Will and Elevate!

I have been coming to Elevate fitness since they opened last year. I have always been someone with…read morea gym pass and have even done personal training in the past. Never however, have I worked out harder than I do at this gym. The workouts change daily and each one challenges you (workouts are a mix of strength, HIIT, and cardio). I have been doing the noon and afternoon group fitness classes (Elevate has early morning, noon, and evening classes). I love how I don't need to think about my workouts, they are always planned out perfectly by Will the owner and trainer. I always get a real workout rather than just walking around a normal gym confused and leaving after a mediocre attempt at a workout. Will coaches you throughout the class and tailors the weights and exercise to your ability while pushing you to work your hardest. I have seen great progress since I've began working out here and am growing stronger. I have done exercises I never thought I could, and even those I was always too scared to do. I can only imagine that his personal training is also top notch and even more personalized. Will is a great motivator and sincerely cares about his clients. Group classes while always tough, are also fun and the people at this gym make you feel like a big family. If you want to see actual progress in yourself, join this gym!

This is the best private gym in Gainesville! They listen to your needs and pair you with the right…read moretrainer. Dan (the owner, he's awesome) felt my best match was Sally...let me tell you, he hit it out of the park! She's the BEST trainer I've ever had! I come out of every work out feeling accomplished and I'm already seeing tremendous improvement! Everyone there is awesome and treats you like an old friend when you walk in the door. They make you feel comfortable here. They also have group, one on one and couple trainings. Boxing classes, boot camps, etc. Last but not least they are extremely affordable and will work out payment plans with you if you want to pay as you go. I say, if your gonna do it, you gotta go for it, get the 48 sessions, you get a price break and I promise by the end you will see an amazing change and be ready to sign up for another 48!

From the owner: Here at Sweat Life Fitness, we aim to provide clients a "one-stop fitness destination". Along with…read moreoffering personal training and group fitness classes, we also provide nutrition services, massages and 3D body scans. All these services together allow clients to achieve their fitness goals in the most efficient and effective manner.

I gave Crunch Fitness a fair shot, but overall it just didn't work out. The equipment felt…read moreoutdated, and I often questioned the cleanliness of the space. The spray bottles seemed watered down, and I never really felt comfortable touching the machines. Even the water from the fountains had a strange, old taste. The gym was almost always packed, which made my social anxiety worse. The layout was also kind of awkward and didn't flow well, making it harder to find a space to work out comfortably. I eventually decided to cancel my membership, did it in person to avoid any surprise charges, based on reviews I read. I couldn't justify paying for a place that made me feel more stressed than motivated. Since canceling, I've joined a local HIIT program and started hiking on weekends, and honestly? It's been such a better fit for me physically and mentally. Crunch might work for some, but it just wasn't the right vibe for me.

I come to Crunch for 2-3 times a week as they have a variety of machines. When I first started…read morecoming here they didn't have a lot machines and it was always so busy. They've added more and have also fixed the floors too since they were always cracked and unsafe to walk on. Otherwise I recommend coming early morning as evenings are very busy and packed.

Visited as a guest and it seems really nice but the hours aren't ideal for my new work schedule…read more The main GHF location definitely has a lot more I didn't even get to check it all out and they're open later but I love that this place isn't as overwhelming. I'll probably end up starting here when I sign up until I have the courage to go to the bigger location more often. Seems pricey, but I'll have to try some of the classes before saying its overpriced

I appreciate having a place to work out where I feel as comfortable as I do in this gymread more

Not sure its only ranked as low as it is.We. always have a positive experience when we come here…read more Definitely a great value for your money, vompared to other gyms in town.

I have been a memeber here for years, and I hardly go!! It's only $20 a month, and you get lots and…read morelots for that, so here I am. They recently renovated the entire gym, so the locker rooms and reclined hydromassage tables are new. They have plenty of space and plenty of workout stations! The staff is always busy and polite. It seems that the treadmills are atill old though, and plugging into them with headphones can be dicey. You have to wiggle the cord to get proper contact. It is like this on the stationary bikes too, so here's room to improve. There is really too much to go over in just one review, so I will say that this is the best money per workout (less than $1 per day)anywher You can have a free workout, if you want to join, and it is easy to pay for, if you want to stay! They have made many improvements and added more machines!! Wow!!