Dropped in at Royal Oak Gym while I was visiting from out of town. It's deceiving how large it is…read moreon the inside, because it looks much smaller from outside the building. When we arrived, we signed in at the front desk, signed a Covid waiver, paid the $5 drop in fee (which is extremely reasonable) and went our way into the gym. They have a ton of machines, free weight, barbells, cardio machines, basically anything you would need to workout regardless of what kind of workouts you prefer to do. I do powerlifting and they had power bars with metal plates, deadlift platforms with deadlift jacks, and plenty of benches. The plates are in pounds though, so if you prefer kilo plates, be prepared to do some math. Everyone was following the policy to maintain social distancing and cleaning/wiping down the equipment after use. I felt 100% comfortable being there. They have locker rooms as well if you need to store your belongings or wash up after your workout. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town!

Just swung in to check things out and it's my kind of place…read more I've been a power lifter for 20-25yrs and have competed in strong man and this is my kinda place. And not bad for the price. I've paid more across the USA and even Canada and this will be my next go to when I get back into it.

Retrofit is the most underrated, awesome HIIT-style gym in Metro-Detroit. I started going to…read moreRetrofit back in 2017 after moving back to Royal Oak from Los Angeles. Since then, the owner Brad has continued to evolve his gym both in supplies, training style, and employees. They offer affordable 1:1 training as well as group fitness classes that are effective and efficient. As a trainer myself, I love their method of using drop-sets, heavy weights, and functional movement/cardio.

A couple of months ago, I realized that I was tired of overcrowded gyms & getting to exercise…read moreclasses 30 minutes early to fight for a spot. I also realized that it was one more excuse that I didn't need to avoid exercising. A long time ago, I had a really good experience with a Personal Trainer, and decided that was what I needed to do. I came across Retrofit Studio reviews here on Yelp, sort of accidentally. I liked what I read from the reviews & their website. I liked the idea of a private studio too. I called Brad & set up a consultation. There is no doubt that Brad loves what he does & wants every client to be successful. He spent a lot of time listening & talking to me about realistic goals, nutrition, and what to expect. He decided to set me up with Mark, one of his trainers. So far, I have had 8 training sessions with Mark. When Brad said he was a good fit for me, he was right! My sessions are 30 minutes, 2 times a week. By the time I leave, I am a sweaty mess! Mark challenges me, makes sure I have good form, and always encouraging. If I don't do it right, I have to do it again. Every session varies to work different muscle groups, especially the areas that are difficult to target. As hard as he makes me work, I'm never too sore to exercise in between our sessions. That is important to me because I need to do my part outside of our sessions. Mark checks with me regarding my diet and what I'm doing to reach my weight loss goals between our sessions. I always have fun training with Mark even when it's really difficult. The studio itself is great. It's very clean, doesn't smell funky like a lot of gyms (ha!), and a great variety of training techniques & equipment. There are a few cardio machines for client use before or after a session. Every trainer is always encouraging clients, whether it's their client or not. What about results? I started to feel stronger right away and continue to feel that way. I'm steadily losing weight & seeing the jiggle disappear! My muffin top is shrinking! I asked my husband if he noticed any changes. The poor guy looked at me with slight fear of answering the wrong way. ha! I wanted an honest answer. I don't expect fast results, but I am curious if the changes I see are noticeable to others. He said that he has seen a big change. He said I have been a lot happier since I started training with Mark. I wasn't expecting that answer & it made me realize I haven't felt that way about getting in shape (or trying to) in a long time. It sort of made me all verklempt! This is one of the best decisions I've made in a long time!

Great facility. Beautiful weight room with huge turf area. Everything is very well maintained with…read morea great staff. Surrounded by elite athletes and personnel. Cryo therapy, sauna with red light, Hawkins force plates everything you could possibly ask for to help development. Highly recommend!

This facility is very clean and upbeat!!!! Professionals train out of her!!! Some of the red wings…read morewhich is really cool and just displays the professionalism and the level of training ! I strongly recommend this facility to any sports team or athlete !

Excellent gym for serious lifters. I love the equipment. Great environment and awesome customer…read moreservice. The Trainers are very approachable and willing to give professional advice. I go there because I'm getting ready for a Transformation Contest. And I'm very honored to be apart of a wonderful Gym. Thank you so much City Barbell Gym, keep up the good work.

I've been going to DannoFIT for over 4 years now, and I can confidently say it's truly one of a…read morekind. Dom, Cello, and Kris have been outstanding in everything they do. They've helped me identify my weaknesses and turn them into strengths, both physically and mentally. At this point, they honestly feel like family. DannoFIT has completely transformed my body inside and out. Unlike any other gym I've been to, they take the time to design workouts specifically for you--your goals, your health, and your lifestyle. Every session is personalized and intentional. I would 1000% recommend giving them a try! They offer a free consultation and make you feel so welcomed from day one.

From the owner: Welcome to DANNOFIT — Where Your Fitness Journey Is Personal…read more At DANNOFIT, we do more than count reps — we take a holistic approach to health and fitness. We don’t believe in cookie-cutter programs. Every training plan is designed around you — your goals, your lifestyle, your body, and your unique needs. Our team takes the time to understand your daily habits, stress levels, movement patterns, and overall well-being so we can create a program that actually fits your life — not the other way around. Whether your focus is strength, mobility, weight loss, or long-term health, we’re here to guide you every step of the way. This is personal training done differently — intentional, sustainable, and built to help you thrive inside and outside the gym.

M Fitness is simply state of the art. Exceptional weight machines, beautiful cardio facility, and…read morethe gym is consistently clean, clean, clean. Motivating techno music in background, too. I always get a truly great workout there. D. McGeary, Lake Orion.

Great gym! Clean, lots of equipment, no nonsense space to make some gains! Highly recommend joining!read more

Best equipped gym you will ever see. Trainers are excellent and can handle any fitness level. The…read moreclasses will kill you. Gym is clean and well cared for.

Libby came highly recommended to me as a personal trainer. She is patient, efficient, and smart. I…read morehave already seen results and it has only been a month.

My favorite workout hands down, of you are ADD when it comes to working out like me you will love…read morethis place! Kathy and all the trainers push you to perform at your best because they know everyone at the gym, because of this they also are more than happy to provide modifications around injuries or abilities. If you were an nth degree patron, Kathy has taken it the the next level. I can't say this about any other gym but I would take a class from any of their trainers. I will leave you with my final thoughts on why I love this place, the class is challenging but fun and the clients and trainers are so welcoming. The last thing Disrupt is, is intimidating or pretentious.

Disrupt Fitness is an AWESOME workout. It's based on the circuit training model and no day is the…read moresame. The music is pumping and Lance, Kathy and all of their superbly trained trainers will push you and encourage you to go heavier and faster than you thought was possible - all with utmost form and safety in mind. Based in Berkley and very community-focused, you will feel like you are part of a family and a community when you workout at Disrupt. I highly recommend DISRUPT FITNESS!

I love this gym. Groupon allowed me to try it for a month for $27 so my expectations were low. I…read morecouldn't find very much information on the Web and there weren't many reviews. Well, here's mine! It's off of 11 mile and I almost didn't find it because it shares a building with a tanning salon. There is free parking in a private lot. There's normally one woman working at the front desk and all three I've met are friendly. They offer a free one day pass either to take a class or workout in the gym. The classes look intimidating for a beginner. I say that because most involve weights and/or boot camp with the exception of yoga. I enjoyed the yoga class because it was relaxing and perfect for beginners (like me). The instructor didn't mind assisting me. The fitness classes are only offered during the week after work hours so I hear they can be crowded. There is a small locker room and a restroom which is shared. There is no shower, there are no towels and there isn't much room for changing clothes. However the entire facility is new and clean, so much so that you are encouraged to change into new or clean shoes when you arrive. I love the weight machines! They are new and designed for a woman which is a new experience for me. There's all the equipment you need to work your arms, legs, shoulders, abs etc. The only machines I didn't see were a traditional row machine, a hip abductor or a lat machine. But they have other equipment you can substitute with to work the same muscle groups. There are two flarge flat screen TV's that face the cardio machines. There's no music in the gym area which I appreciate because I can rock my headphones. There isn't a lot of cardio equipment. There are a few treadmills and bikes. There's also a bike type machine with resistance that works your whole body. There is one cardio machine which looks like a hybrid of an elliptical and an arc trainer. And there are two machines which have bike pedals for your arms. I'll get the official name and update my review :). The free weights are all new in pretty colors (yay) and they don't give you calluses. The studio which is used for classes has a beautiful wood floor, windows and mirrors. There are plenty of jump ropes, balls, mats etc. It's a perfect area to do ab work (there are tips on the wall), to stretch or cool down. The temperature is also comfortable. The only negative experience I had was that they were closed once. It wasn't on their voicemail and there was no note on the door. But overall, I love this gym. It's clean and comfortable with new equipment and nice staff. If you workout in the early afternoon or on weekends, you'll practically have it to yourself. Its open until 9 on Saturday and 5 on Sunday which is rare. Yes, it's small and there's no daycare. But it's worth paying $39 a month to not have the pressure to look cute or worry about some creep oggling at you. I just wish I'd discovered it sooner!

There "Staffed Hours" on there website are a joke and their customer service is terrible. I went…read morefor a tour before I wanted to sign-up and that visit went fine, it was what I expected. But since then I have tried several times to go and PAY to become a member and there is never staff there to do this during hours that are listed on their website as "staffed hours" On top of that you can't call because no one ever answers the phone and it just rings and rings and rings. So I can't rate this gym from a members perspective because they never allowed me to become a member