if you're a helicopter mom or sensitive then perhaps consider somewhere who is going to look after…read moreyou in the sensitive way that you need. you are definitely going to need to be responsible for yourself. the challenge is there; the knowledge is there. your child will learn to fight mine has been there for 8 months so that's clear. we did the sensitive martial arts thing for 6 years he learned nothing, been doing this less than a year and I'm seeing confidence and toughness changes that i have never seen before. so he's learning something the negative reviews are unfair

My son attended briefly and had a terrible experience. Very poorly run with little supervision for…read morethe kids.

I selfishly hesitate to write a review because I don't want this gym to get overcrowded... :)…read more Nonetheless, for those looking to join a new gym or switch gyms, Retro is the best choice. I switched to Retro from BZ, having also attended Gold's, LA Fitness, and a few smaller gyms in Berks County in the past (including the colleges' fitness spots). The facility is better all around: it's cleaner, more up-to-date, has better ventilation, better equipment, and better showers/locker rooms. If I'm being picky, the only changes I would make would be to add an additional mirror in the Group X room and raise the placement of toilet paper dispensers in the bathrooms (they're very low if you're tall). But really, that's all I've got by way of constructive criticism! Staff is friendly and they remember your name. (And if you're reading this, Retro staff: Claire is a pseudonym.) To be particular: Janet is an awesome group fitness director and the classes reflect that. I also love that I can sign up for classes online: it guarantees me a spot in class and helps me feel that I cannot skip the gym because I treat it like a scheduled appointment not to be missed. Retro also has a smoothie bar, tanning, and better hours than most of the other gyms in the area. Biggest plus: Retro is far more affordable than just about any other facility. It's friendly to your wallet. My husband and I are both very happy with our decision to switch to Retro.

Mediocre gym. Owner is a jerk who doesn't care about customers. Makes up fees to charge when you…read moreleave the gym for things out of one's control. Don't sign up. After being there for years because they had day care, I moved and was told I had to pay a cancelation fee. Way to make moving even more expensive.

DO NOT GO HERE. I am a college student in the area and prior to signing my contract I was told my…read morebilling would be suspended over the summer. I was charged for 2 months I was away and they refused to refund me. Everyone was rude and unprofessional when I inquired about it. I had to pay $520 to cancel my contract and I only went there for 2 months. The owner also "refuses to talk to customers" as I was told by an employee when I was trying to settle this. Save your money and find a place that cares about its customers.

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The owner is very full of himself and self centered. He has no problem informing you of all the…read moreluxuries he has when all you are looking for is information about the gym. It is very pricey for the size. There are 30 plus other fitness centers within 10 miles that are cheaper and or more accomodating.

I love my personal trainer Sam Montgomery! He keeps me focused and on task, never a dull workout…read morewith Sam which makes the 30 minutes goes by fast! I wish the facility had more cardio equipment and would offer more workout classes.

Clean with nice equipment but it's a very small gym with basic machines. It gets overcrowded…read moreespecially around the new year where there won't be machines available. The led light are blinding and there's rarely any staff there. If you're able to go midday this might be the place for you but anytime from 3-6 you might be out of luck.

This gym itself is great. It's the owner that is the problem. He's arrogant and argumentative…read more When anyone tries to tell him the gym is less than perfect, he gets defensive and downright angry. He complains constantly about how much the gym costs to run, how he was forced to paint etc. One huge issue is that the gym is hot, very, very hot and extremely humid. He refuses to do anything about it and says 72 degrees is the ideal temperature to work out. The thermostat is set to 68, but it definitely feels more like 78 due to the humidity. It's only going to get worse as the temp outside gets hotter. He needs to be open to hearing the opinion of members.

This is a real nice gym. They have a lot of strength machines, some free weights and a great boxing…read morebag room as well as a selection of cardio equipment. You get greeted by the owner Sam who is one of the nicest gym owners I have ever met. She really makes you feel welcome and is also a personal trainer. At some point, I will get personal training from her. The rates are good and this is one of the better gyms when you consider everything in the area. It is a little tucked away in the old Vanity Faire buildings but well worth checking it out. It wasn't crowded when I went and I think it is a place where a lot of people know each other. Nice place.

Do not go down under and purchase a Groupon for this business!…read moreThey called me 6 times to confirm my Groupon #, Groupon says to present upon visiting and using their services. I had a pleasant enough massage, and later had an appointment through Groupon for my 13 year old. They called me after I left to say their gym has a 16 and older policy therefore my daughter could not have her scheduled massage. Front desk and owners are rude! And the gym looked quite empty, I wonder why???