Great gym! I don't work out often and I wouldn't call myself athletic (see my food reviews), but I…read morelove this place! I get a full body workout in 45 minutes in a group setting with the help of a trainer and tv monitors! It's clean, organized, judgement free and fun! So, I search Facebook events regularly for new *free* activities. One day, 2 summers ago, I came across an event for the F45 Grand Rapids grand opening. I'd never heard of this F45 thing before so I did some googling and found out that it's a workout concept originating from Australia and this would be the first franchise opening within a 3 hours' drive from us. My sisters and I decided to check it out and that Saturday morning, we got to the strip on 28th street where Michaels craft store used to be. The building was just being set up with mats, tv monitors and equipment - basic floor, walls and ceiling. We ran through several stations outdoors using free weights, ropes and yoga mats. Throughout the whole workout, trainers were encouraging us with, 'Nice work!', high fives and occasionally helping us modify lifts to target the correct muscle group. It was so much fun and by the end, I made up my mind to sign up for the 2 weeks of free, unlimited classes! Since that summer, I've been going to classes randomly with my friend Nicole who goes daily. They have a 20 class pass for $300. It's steep compared to gyms that offer memberships, but I have more of an incentive to actually attend these group workouts than I do if I were to hit the gym alone. Now that the place is established, they offer multiple classes from 530a-7p, 2 clean bathrooms, cubbies to stash your coats/keys, security cameras, and a welcoming environment. I've found that the Saturday morning classes fit my schedule the best and they offer 3 classes before 11am! It's such a great way to start my weekend and gives me time to recover before the work week begins again. I'm always sore after but it's a great feeling of accomplishment after I complete 2 rounds of 27 stations of heart pounding and sweat dripping workouts! Thanks Holly, Sam, Rusty and Ashley - you guys are awesome!

I'm visiting Grand Rapids for the night and walked over to f45 from my hotel. Rusty was very…read morewelcoming, helpful, and encouraging! The class was challenging but super enjoyable. I'm sad I don't live here or id purchase a membership right now!

Positive vibes only. Pete and Ava work with any experience level and want to see you improve. They…read moreare both so encouraging and motivating. I highly recommend! They use wodify to track results.

I felt like a regular upon my first visit as a nonmember of CrossFit Hills, which was a pleasant…read moresurprise. Pete and Ava made me feel like family. All the regular members were extremely welcoming and friendly, cheering me on and wanting to get to know me. I wish my own box in NYC was more like Pete and Ava's box. Next time I visit my grandmother in Grand Rapids, I am going to visit CrossFit Forest Hills every day!

I've been a member of 8th Day for 7 years and I can't say enough great things about this gym! I…read moreinitially came here on the one month bootcamp trial they offer on the website and I've been coming back ever since. All the coaches are friendly and welcoming and have so much knowledge on fitness at any level. 8th Day Gym is not "just a gym", it's a community of people who care about each other. I have made so many lifelong friends and I couldn't imagine belonging to any other gym.

I was pleasantly surprised by the experience. Everyone there is so nice and encouraging. The…read morecoaches explain all the workouts/demonstrate them so you know what to do/properly! Definitely a hard workout but you'll fell great after!

Very knowledgeable and empathetic coaching staff and ownership. Great training and an excellent way…read moreto get back in shape during the pandemic.

This is an outstanding CrossFit box! I have been going for 3 months and am completely hooked not…read moreonly on CrossFit, but on this specific box as the coaches are very knowledgeable, explain all the movements in detail and work with each member to get them to their goals. Not only that but the community within the box is fantastic. I find myself eager to go back to these killer workouts each and every time.

The treadmill used to be my go to. Then the elliptical. Then Tae Bo. Then Zumba. Then Insanity…read more Then at home HIIT and YouTube videos. Then started strength/weight training. Stumbled across crossfit and man!! Winner winner chicken dinner!! I'm seeing progress I never achieved on my own. The transformation from crossfit and these coaches is so encouraging and rewarding. Crossfit has finally made working out become a regular routine vs dreaded chore that phases out. New location! Same awesome coaches and workouts. The coaches Jeff & Bobby are great. They coach formal instructions and techniques in a relaxed, fun way. Each class is always a challenge but in an addicting way and not dreadful way. Although some can be dreadful but no pain, no gain ;) I enjoy the variety of workouts with the constant soreness and strengthening of muscles. Classes are an hour long but feels like 10min every time because of the variety of techniques and strength work packed into each class. I've never been the athletic type and the gym always intimidated me. But with crossfit I feel comfortable even with my physical level. Try something new and give it a shot!

I've never enjoyed physical activity. Running was about the only thing I could force myself to do…read moreand that got boring fast. Crossfit has been the first exercise that I don't dread doing. In fact I actually look forward to each workout. It's fun, many varied, and I see results! When I say I see results, I am referring to my muscle tone as well as my physical capabilities. Progress becomes addicting. Jeff and Bobby are the owners/coaches and they are the coolest. They are probably the main reason I have been able to look forward coming in and enjoying working out. They are patient and quick to critique your form when it needs it so you get optimal performance. Not to mention they are just very easy going, decent guys. They know their stuff and you can't help but trust them because their directions give great results. I highly recommend Friction Crossfit. No matter what physical level you are at you will fit in and not feel intimidated. It's a good community here. Try it!

If you're looking for a new gym, avoid MVP Crahen…read more I am deeply appalled and outraged by the treatment my husband experienced at MVP Athletic Club, Crahen. During a recent visit, an employee, in a moment of frustration, referred to him as "you brown people." This blatant act of racism is beyond unacceptable. When my husband understandably defended himself, the gym chose to suspend him for two weeks instead of addressing the inappropriate comment made by their staff. Even more troubling, the employee who made the comment didn't report the incident--someone else did--and the general manager has refused to return my calls to address this serious matter. It's shocking and disappointing that a place promoting health and inclusivity would condone this kind of behavior and ignore a valid complaint of discrimination. I expected better accountability and professionalism from Benny Hardouin and MVP. We both have enjoyed our memberships up to this point and made a lot of friends through the gym.Until this situation is resolved and appropriate action is taken, I will not be recommending this gym to anyone. This is a moment for MVP to take a stand against racism and demonstrate their commitment to fairness and respect. Do better.

Great tennis classes, wonderful pool and other outdoor amenities! Clean locker rooms and great…read morestaff!

I have been a member for 13 years. This gym is very clean. The coaches are very patient and…read moremotivating. It's a great community to be a part of. There is always something new and exciting going on in and outside of the gym . Plus, it's open 24 hours for your convenience.

The best gym around! Stop in and you will be greeted by friendly people, outstanding coaches, and…read morefantastic programming that is infinitely scaleable for your fitness level. Not to mention there's any and every piece of equipment you could want. Whether you live in the area and will join as a member or you're in town for vacation, you don't want to miss the opportunity to experience MCF!!

A friend of mine has a membership at Mayweather and she invited me for a class recently. Your first…read moreclass is free, which is a great way to try something new. I'd only done kickboxing classes at home so I was interested in checking it out. I did have a bit of trouble booking the free class online, but I messaged their Instagram account and got help right away, which was awesome. My friend and I arrived 15 minutes early so I could get set up with gloves and a heart rate monitor as well as fill out paperwork, learn a bit more about the class, and meet the instructor, Hannah. She went over the basic punches and flow of the class, which was helpful because once we got going, things moved quickly! I did the M45 Undefeated class, which is "a fast paced, 45 minute workout including 6 rounds of boxing + 2 rounds of fitness." Each station had a different combination of punches on different types of bags. There are video screens that show each of the moves, which was helpful except when I couldn't see it a few times. Hannah walked around and gave encouragement and pointers on form, which was really helpful. I liked the fast pace and the mix of cardio, bodyweight exercises, and boxing. The music was also really loud and helped keep my energy up throughout the workout. It went by so quickly and we did a group cool down. The heart rate monitor is a cool feature and it shows on a leaderboard during the class - I didn't really pay attention to it until the end, because I was so focused on getting the moves down. They email you your stats after the class, that was cool to see. I could tell that the community at Mayweather is strong, and I appreciated the warm welcome as a newbie. I'd be interested in going back for more classes, I just wish it was closer to my house!

Love the instructors It's a fun, encouraging environment! Plenty of class offerings, beyond boxing!read more

I'm actually pretty impressed with this gym. I called ahead of time to see if I could pay for a one…read moretime use. I expected for a day pass to pay $5-10 maybe because of where I'm from. It was $30! I could get a whole month membership near home for that! Here you're looking at a cool $100+ per month. Whew! BUT... seems like you get your money's worth. You have access to personal trainers, not sure if there's an extra fee. I saw one working with a couple guys and she was not routine trained planet fitness "trainer"! She was dedicated to them and pushed them to do more while having them do strength training exercises that were definitely not scripted. She seemed like the real deal. The gym has classes in cycling, cardio aerobics, yoga and more. As a member you get access to those at no extra fee. The gym is 3 floors with a host of cardio and strength training equipment sure to meet all you needs. Oh they have a turf room too. That was pretty sweet. Then to end your workout you go to the locker room and honestly I've only seen something this fancy in the movies. You got a sauna, clean bath towels, wood faced lockers, a warm carpeted floor, showers, bathrooms, hairdryers in front of private vanities with hair gel and lotion. I mean common!! It nice. Anywho it was clean, the ambiance is right, the staff are amazing so this location is getting 5 stars.

Heard the saying less is more? This is that gym. Small but with the essentials in cardio,…read moreweight-lifting, and classes. Locker rooms have a sauna and spa, too. Which is more than the average small gym in the U.S. of A. Music is typically low-key...unless you happen to be on the upper floor during their bootcamp/class time. This gym is clean, staff is kind, and parking is metered unless you stop in after meter hours. This includes the weekend.

I love going to MVP sports plex I use the facility every day especially living within walking…read moredistance of the club. I am somewhat sad about my membership no longer being honored by Priorty Health I have made many friends at the club. I am uncertain what I am going to do as far as staying. I wish they had a membership for seniors that would make the club more affordable I know they are offering a 47.00 for 6 mo than it goes up which would really put a strain on my income. hopefully at some point they can have a special senior rate. However I highly recommend MVP and if you have a family it's a must for the outdoor pool in the summer time. Like I said earlier I am very sad that this is coming to an end for me.

I really did not want to make this review, but after consistent negative experiences I feel as if I…read morehave to make other people aware of the services and experiences you'll be getting at MVP pools. I used to go to MVP the majority of my middle school through high school years and I absolutely LOVED it. There were the obvious rules of no running, but overall, it was an amazing experience with amazing Life Guards that were fun and approachable. This is applying to both locations, crahen and sportsplex. It's been about 3 or 4 years since I was a member, and I rejoined because I had a son and wanted something fun for us to do. I am going to keep it for the rest of the summer for my son alone, but I don't think I will be coming back unless there are some changes in personality and/or rules. There are a few rules that I am regarding, but overall it's really just the delivery from the lifeguards that I find completely rude. There is the obvious rule of no running, which I'm not complaining about. I'm more so complaining about the way the lifeguards tell children. It's a very deep and stern "STOP RUNNING"... no please or anything. They will stand by their chairs and rudely scream over and over again. When I was a member in my teen years, there would be a whistle and a "no running, please" and it was nicely delivered and usually nicely taken. If it's a family friendly place, I would honestly expect a bit more kindness and overall manners. Now the rule I am going to complain about that I think everyone should be aware of: you cannot be more than like 5 feet away from your child if they are in the water, and that applies even if they are wearing LIFE GUARD APPROVED floaties. I understand it to a certain extent but it's the reasoning that I get told and hear explained multiple times that truly baffles me: "in case anything happens, you're going to be right there and we don't want anything to happen"... I beg my finest pardon, but what's the point of having life guards then??? Are they there just to yell at us and tell us to be closer to our kids and in some ways, parent? Not to mention, there are multiple signs posted all over the property that says "SWIM AT YOUR OWN RISK", but that's clearly not the case. These situations have mostly occurred at the Sportsplex outdoor pool, but my mom has had a bad experience at the crahen baby pool but I can't speak to cause I wasn't present. It is clear, especially to parents so maybe that's where I'm getting a disconnect(?), which children are comfortable in the water and which ones are not. With that being said, the children that aren't comfortable in the water are already accompanied by a parent. I have seen multiple children today alone that have been pulled that were happily swimming and asked where their parents were. At this point, it seems that the lifeguards just don't want to do their jobs and when they do it, it's done poorly. I'm continuing my membership solely because my son enjoys pools and swimming, but would I ever recommend this place as an enjoyable family experience? Absolutely not.