Gold's Gym on Burnet is a solid gym, but honestly, it's pretty mid…read more The gym itself is nice, there's a good amount of equipment, and everything is generally clean and well maintained. I also like the layout and the overall vibe. That said, for a Gold's Gym, I expected a little more. It can get pretty crowded, and some of the equipment can be hard to get on during peak hours. Nothing bad about the gym at all, it's a perfectly good place to work out. I just don't think it lives up to the hype compared to some of the other gyms in Austin. Overall, decent gym, just nothing that blew me away.

Gold's Gym on Burnet Road is still as shiny and glistening as it was on day one. This Gold's Gym…read moreis always super clean and with many locations to exercise - cardio, and weight training (machines or free weights). This gym is super spacious, modern with state of the art equipment. In addition, the gym has a posing room (yep! posing room!), hydro massage and sauna services. There is something for every discerning gym member. I went for a total body workout early this morning. While the time was early morning, the gym was in high gear with a fully packed gym...not an original idea. It was not long waits for the equipment....so, the selection of equipment is good. My goal was to do 3 set of 15-20 reps. Goal accomplished...in addition, it is centrally located with easy access from Burnet Road. With standard Gold's Gym membership, you can access to this gym with no extra cost. Monthly membership is $29-$49 dependent on access level and premium amenities.

The music sucks. I just want to exercise but I can't hear my podcast even through noise canceling…read moreheadphones. The bass is cranked up to 10!

Great workout gym that really pushes you with some awesome classes! Thanks for the introduction…read moreas I compare gyms to join!

Today my SoulSisters and I had an ahhh-mazing workout with Marlow. He provided great instruction…read moreduring our strength's training. We had women of different ages and fitness levels, but he adapted his instruction to fit each of our needs. Definitely recommend Marlows Fitness!!

Alright, I suppose it's about time for me to write this review. I've been going to Marlow's Fitness…read moresince January 20th. I know that exact date because that was the date I read the Yelp reviews and texted a couple of friends and held my breath and jumped in this "Marlow's Movement" thing whole hog. It was... painful. It many ways. Physically of course with the weight lifting and whatnot. But also emotionally. It's bizarrely difficult to go from a generally sedentary lifestyle to something that requires five days a week and twice on Saturdays. Not. Joking. It's like slipping into someone else's life. It's not bad -- just uncomfortable. His program uses a couple of things to get you to show up and keep going. 1. Accountability: You're accountable to your team and to the program. Your participation, steps, team, weight goals, etc are all being tracked through your fitbit and myfitnesspal. 2. A reward system: If your team or you "win" the program, then you go on an all expenses paid trip to Cancun. You stay at an all-inclusive resort with the other winners. 3. Community: Since all classes are small (14 peopleish) you get to know everyone else in the movement. You become this kind of "we're all in this together" family. 4. Uncomplicated Workouts: 30 minutes of whatever cardio you prefer and 30 minutes of 45 second intervals of weights/body weight exercises. Also you'll participate in some external activities - 5Ks, Saturday morning walks, a scavenger hunt. I lost weight and continue to go to class, building my muscle, getting in better shape and it's legitimately the first time I've been able to keep it off and continue to workout. I mean, I love the ease of crash diets but just feels better.

I have been working out at Northcross Fitness for ten years. The gym community I have been a part…read moreof there has literally changed my life. Lots of hard work and lots of great times. Jon and Allen are the best and the friends I have made will last a lifetime.

Designed for busy professionals interested in long-term health and wellness, the Northcross Fitness…read moreoffers a motivational, personalized experience guaranteed to keep you active. Prior to Northcross Fitness, I never lasted at a gym longer than a few months, but I've been consistently working out at the Northcross Fitness for two years. The club's trainers, Jon Speakman and Brandon Torres, create a space where members feel inspired, comfortable, and confident. I find workouts to be fun, constantly changing, and never dull! Group workouts are varied and the folks in the groups are likable and supportive. The club is so confident that you will like your experience that there are no long term commitments -- pay as you go. If you are looking to achieve lasting results, Northcross Fitness is the ideal Austin gym.

Crushing 2026 fitness goals…read more Zumba class - high impact exercising (30 minutes) Aquafit - (50 minutes) Strength training - worked out on weights...legs day. Today I pumped a total about 400 pounds on both legs together. Felt like I'm getting my strength back. Gym audience - Spring break (light turn out at the gym) No challenge...no change

Karla the manager was awesome great service Really cool…read moreperson and helped me a lot Really recommend !.

Awesome workout on my first time in! Exactly what I've been needing for strength training to build…read morelean muscle. Will definitely be back.

I first learned about F45 from an instagram ad, they were promoting a six week challenge, and i was…read morestuck in a rut so i figured why not try something new. Shoal Creek was not far from my place, so i booked an appointment with Cory to learn about it. I signed up, and started my commitment to working out 4-5 days a week, even on days when i had previously made excuses for myself on why i couldnt work out, because of a work schedule or whatever i had invented to get out of physical activity, and adhering to their meal plan, which also required more planning and cooking than i was used to. I fell in love. Even though i don't like doing burpees, a year and a half after i started the trial, i'm still going, still hitting 5 days a week, still challenging myself every class that i attend. These workouts are not things that i would do if i was working out by myself, which is a good thing, and the sense of community and camaraderie keep me going. I attend the morning classes since i work nights, so Trent is the trainer that i see most often, and he really helps to make sure that no matter what your fitness level is, there's an option for you. His demeanor also makes me feel really at ease and is very encouraging. Also, with everything that's happened in the last 6 months, all the Covid shut downs and mandates, the trainers were working hard to give us content, Zoom classes and recorded workouts with modifications and options for weights from things that can be found in the household... I did not gain any Covid weight, and i attribute that to having workouts available, and having access to the meal plan, which are pretty easy to prepare, and pretty tasty... and now that they've reopened, they keep it clean and have a great environment to make me feel safe. I love this place, and love the compliments that i get from people that have noticed the difference from my attendance. And i feel great!

Jamey is the BEST!! His workouts are fun and effective and he always has a great attitude. I've…read moregotten stronger and much more fit than I expected in just 2 months of training with him. It had been years since I'd done any proper training and he eased me into workouts in a way that motivated and encouraged me. Thanks Jamey for sharing your positivity and enthusiasm, looking forward to taking it to the Next Level in 2017!

From the owner: High intensity interval training designed to meet our members needs no matter what fitness level…read moreyou are!

Through classpass, I've visited various gyms in the area and this is going to be my STAPLE. I have…read morenot been out of breath in ANY of the classes I've done. Like you know when you had a great workout, I felt that today. So effective and I felt like I was pushing myself. Also what I really like that other gyms miss is the help and motivation from instructors. THIS is the most important thing, form and breathing technique and they help you through each station. All trainers are pretty friendly and push you. I also like the amenities at the gym. They offer you towels, lockers and a nice bathrooms with showers!

Exercise is a strange beast. After doing a particular type of exercise for an extended period of…read moretime, you need to do something different to shake your body up...throw it off kilter in a good way. The zeal for finding something to new to do in the form exercise led me to SWEAT440 Highland. It is essentially a cross fit / boot camp type workout divided into 4 stations including cardio and strength training at each station. Each exercise series is done three times at each station. It is important to note that there are monitors at each station highlighting which exercise you should be doing by place your name over the exercise display. This cross fit / boot camp type training is popular and some variation of this training is done by other fitness groups. Pros: It is 40 minutes in total, which allows you to get in and get out pretty quickly. SWEAT440 provides a full body work out. They also have onsite showers in case you need to shower before work. The exercises are rather straightforward and easy to do. Con: Anti-bacterial wipes are available throughout your workout, however, you are not asked to clean the equipment until the last round of your third set at a station. For a resident germaphobe, that was a bit offputting. I must say I did get a great workout.

This place is better than any other gym you have ever experienced. It's not even similar. "Gym"…read moreis almost not an adequate word, because it conjures images of anonymous warehouses full of elliptical machines and a dumbbell rack with missing weights and a few crappy weight machines and cucumber water and douchey trainers. "Gym" is a word for a place that quietly sucks $50 from your paycheck every month and secretly hopes you just forget about it before too long because if you don't, the fire marshal will shut them down. "Gym" is the word for the place where you can tell yourself you are getting healthy without any of that fussy hard work. Texas Kettlebell Academy is a different breed. Sure, it's spendy compared to what you're paying for that 24 Hour Fitness membership you don't use, but you get a lot more than what you pay for. The base membership is $100/month. For that, you'll get personal attention from the owner, a community of people who know you, daily workout assignments that are tailored to your goals, and access to a great gym that has everything you need to make it happen. Oh, and stronger. You'll get stronger. You can get de-facto personal training from experienced athletes just by showing up. A few weeks ago I had a personal 30-minute masterclass on how to perform a barbell snatch from a former crossfit instructor, because that's just who you are surrounded by when you go to TXKB. Step up to the Kettlebell Sport program ($175/month) and even more magic starts to happen. You've got goals that you're knocking down, then new goals after that. You're a member of a team that regularly fields world champions. You've got a goddamn cheering section. TXKB is a top-tier facility when it comes to the relatively little-known world of Kettlebell Sport lifting - it's the best in the state, and maybe best in the US. Kettlebell Sport is a unique competitive activity that requires development of technique, strength, cardiovascular fitness, joint mobility, and mental toughness in order to get through a 10-minute set where you complete as many repetitions as possible of your chosen lift. TXKB hosts a major competition every year, and there are also opportunities to travel to other meets in the US and around the world. We're lucky to have TXKB here in Austin, and I'm glad I found it - I just wish I had started sooner. Overall rating: A++++++ would lift again.

You know how in the movies the good guys train in a funky little family-run gym that's small on the…read moreoutside but full of heart on the inside? This is that gym. It specializes in kettlebell sport, and it accommodates both champion athletes and older beginners (like me). KB sport training includes HIIT, cardio, mobility, and barbell training as well, so it never gets boring. If KB sport isn't your thing, there are Indian and Persian clubs, personal training, general fitness, and a kind of "self-service with personalized programming" option as well. It's truly a unique opportunity to learn new things from dedicated people.

I came here yesterday. I am a old guy, broken down from a great life of being a musician,…read moremotorcycle wrecks, race car wrecks, skiing disasters, playing Army for many years and basically burned the candle at five ends. Add the tum tum, and you would think this is the last place I would end up. The different orthopedic doctors and Physical Therapists all basically said go to something like this and see what makes you hurt :-( . I called and talked to the business and it turns out that they have many different types of classes, including rehab and recovery. They would make adjustments for me if needed. The business was spotless and organized to a T. Then came the class. The instructor, Jennifer, was quite charming as was the staff. The attendees were all ages, shapes, sizes, and I was not the only man there. Jennifer said she could adjust the instruction if needed due to all my damage and I said no way, go full blast and if I had problems I would adjust myself. So, full of confidence, I started immediately with the class which was a "grace", or something like that, for newbies. Jennifer was enthusiastic, and kept the tempo going. I had some problems at first following the instructions as I was new to this, but with the mirrors and her assistants, I started getting the idea. Yeah! I heard "shake it off and rest" but I could never see where "rest" was in the picture. I realized that if I totally stopped I would never be able to start up again, so I did the best I could. Then I learned to hate the words "bar and barre". When you are told to grab or lean on the bar, you are really going to get it. All in all, it was wonderful. Jennifer or one of her assistants would come and help with advice, and there was only 2 moves I could not do. When we were finally finished, my muscles were shaking so bad from lack of use in the past few years, I asked my wife to drive home, much to her glee. Fast forward 1 day and I am worn out and sore, but in a good way. I am definitely more flexible, I don't have pain where I used to have pain, so this event probably saved me a lot of money to doctors and therapists as I know now where to target and to what extent I can handle and still live.

Today was my first visit to Dancer's Shape. A friend invited me and I wasn't sure what to expect…read morebut was down for some post holiday exercise. Walking into the studio you feel like you're in a trendy little boutique. Cute furniture, modern furnishings. The receptionist immediately greeted my friend and I and gave us a quick tour around. I felt very comfortable there for it being my first time. The instructor, Emily, met with us before class to explain what we were in for and reassure us that it was ok to work out within our own limits and take breaks as needed. We did the Shape class which encompasses strength training and toning. You might think a class loosely based on ballet sounds kind of like an easy work out, but it was definitely not! I work out at least a few times a week and this class really put me in my place. My arms were aching 5 minutes in and my butt was burning pretty much the whole time. I can't see how you wouldn't get in shape if you do this class regularly! There's a special right now where you get 2 classes for $22 as a new client and it was totally worth it. I have felt healthy and energized all day. It's nice to work out in such a clean and pretty environment. I really hope to make this a regular part of my week.