Went to another gym here in town. Same monthly charge. Gym is clean kept up maintenance wise and…read morehas courteous desk personnel. Members keep to their own. No annoying ex trainers/unfit members using any excuse to touch or interrupt your workout. As observed in other gyms. With the excuse they are correcting your form. This place has all the equipment needed. A tad strict. Making this place what it is. What else can I ask for? I am convinced that this is the place for me. P.S Always remain courteous.

Davaughn is such a cool dude with high energy. Everytime I come in he's always greeting and I feel…read morewelcomed everytime! He's a great employee and represents planet fitness with enthusiasm and cool vibes.

Whenever I travel for work I try to book my hotels in close proximity to the nearest gym. I do this…read moreso often that I should start a show similar to Anthony Bourdain (R.I.P.), where I would travel to gyms worldwide and experience the differences in gym/fitness culture. Unfortunately, gyms are scarce in the Chowchilla area (where my hotel was located), but I was able to find a gym 20 minutes away in Madera. After verifying that it was a conventional gym (most of the nearby gyms only offered group classes), I put on my gym clothes and made the short trip to Fit Republic. When I entered I was warmly greeted by an employee who recognized that I was not a regular attendee (I love when staff recognize familiar and unfamiliar faces). After filling out a short e-disclosure form, I paid the $10 guest day pass fee and proceeded to throw around some iron (I love that they don't waste your time trying to pressure you into joining)! The first thing that I noticed is how well-spaced and organized the gym floor is. Aside from the squat racks that are located against a far wall in the gym, all of the equipment is organized by muscle group(s). My heart was filled with thankfulness when I realized that one of the three conventional (free weight) squat racks was available. I pointed out that they have three racks because most gyms have two (three is my lucky number), and they are almost always occupied for long periods of time. In between sets, I noticed that most of the gym patrons were focused on their workouts (no creepy staring at people as they stretch), gym equipment was being used for its intended purposes (not as makeshift couches), there were no "musclehead" vibes (throwing weights & unnecessarily loud grunting), and weights/dumbbells were racked when not in use. With the exception of the squat racks, the equipment is all new (including the cardio equipment) and the facility is clean. As I concluded my grueling workout with cardio (I love doing cardio as much as my son loves eating his veggies), I noticed two massage chairs nestled in the corner (heaven for post-workout muscle soreness). I also noticed workout machines arranged in a circular formation (similar to the Curves gyms) that could be used for group circuit workouts. I have this gym bookmarked for whenever I'm in the Madera area. Whether you reside in Madera, or just visiting, I highly recommend Fit Republic!

would give it negative stars if I could. The customer service here was HORRIBLE. They charged me…read more$50, $25 for the first month and $25 for the last month, and then didn't allow me to use my last month once I had cancelled my subscription. Then after 3 months of having a membership, they charged me a $40 yearly fee which I was not spoken to about. At the time I wanted to cancel my subscription, I went in a few days before my renewal date to cancel due to financial issues, they notified me they would still be charging me for the upcoming month and when I called to ask if it could be stopped or refunded when it went through if it was not possible to stop it, they denied me and told me I should have come in 15 days before the billing date to cancel.

Bummer. Drove by and this place isn't here anymore, I was hoping to get a gym membership but that…read moredidn't work out

When you are ready to take your fitness serious, call Gladiator Fitness. Their training facility…read moreis more for those seeking strength, agility, and overall body transformation. Owners/ Certified Trainers Kyle and Sara are very personable and offer sound training. For beginners those not seeking personal training right away, they also coordinate fitness boot camps in the mornings and evenings. If you want to take your body to the next level, give them a call. They will whip you into shape!! I promise. With exercise there are no short cuts, so why not invest in yourself?

Love the Zumba classes! So much fun!! I highly recommend trying the Saturday classes!read more

I enjoyed the atmosphere at curves. All women and a very friendly staff. It's a good full body…read moreworkout that doesn't leave you filling like you over did it.

From the owner: Workout of the Week Each week, a new Workout of the Week…read more(WOW) will be available on the Curves Circuit! This workout will alternate between strength training movements utilizing the Curves equipment and four different conditioning movements. There will be one movement from each of the class categories, Balance, Body Basics, Boxing, and Cardio to help increase your core strength, balance agility, and coordination. Repeating the same workout throughout the week will allow you to gain confidence and familiarity with the movements which help you work harder and see greater results. Guided by a Curves Coach Updated weekly on the Curves Circuit Alternate between strength training and four different conditioning moves

Amazing! The first session I was like "this isn't doing anything" then someone made me laugh and my…read moreabs were so sore. My schedule only allows me to take early morning classes like 5 am or 6 am. Which the instructor Crystal is great! She is genuine, funny, doesn't make you feel stupid if your body isn't doing what it's supposed to. I am sure the other instructors are just as great I just haven't been to their classes yet. If you are looking for a chill but intense workout you have to go the Balanced and Flow and try it out for yourself.

From the owner: We provide an environment that supports a well balanced life: comprised of…read morehappiness, wellness, strength, and mental health. Serving health-minded individuals or those who aspire to be. From beginner to advanced, we offer classes that fit your needs and fitness goals.

Great new spot to come learn and train whether it's MMA, Muay Thai or Brazilian jiu-jitsu! It's…read moregreat for kids since they offer their "little champs" class with trainers who are friendly and helpful at the same time! You can try a week free to try it out first if you like it, which you will.

The coach Chris beats his gf and is very disrespectful to certain students if he doesn't like you…read morehe's very unprofessional and should not be trusted to coach kids

Great place. Amazing! The staff is so nice and I have no words. Too good to be true. This place is…read morea bit pricey, but is AMAZING. Go support this school and join!

The Dojo Valdez Karate & Fitness is a gem to have in Madera! Sensei Pete is fantastic with teaching…read morethe kids about self-defense, character, integrity, respect, and confidence. This is a family school where the whole entire family can train. Sensei Pete and his staff go above and beyond to make sure each child is learning and achieving their goals. The Dojo is an amazing karate school that will defiantly challenge your child to grow in many aspects of life, not just karate! Sensei Pete is funny, caring, compassionate, and very dedicated to his students in and outside of the dojo! I highly recommend The Dojo Valdez Karate & Fitness.

Healthy smoothies without all the sugary junk. Family owned and run! They know their stuff and only…read morestock quality supplements that are found here at the same price as bodybuilding web sites. Tell them what your looking for and they will help you find what you need. Plus they have great tasting smoothies!! One more thing...if you don't find what your looking for they will order it for you :)

Swirl is the perfect answer for what to do after the gym, Or when you want to make a change from…read morethe norm And put something good in your body. They Have a wide array Of flavors, And tons of nutritional supplements To add to your smoothie. You can also customize a shake, Or choose from one of their selections like fat burner,pure protein, energy, muscle restore, and many more. they also have a vast selection of pre workout supplements, available to try for a $1.50. My advice is to definitely check them out!

I started coming to stretch lab in mid March. At the time I started I wanted to touch my toes. Even…read moreat 140 pounds I have never been able to touch them. The stretch coach I have is Jazzle, errrrr, it's really Jazz but I nickname everyone. He is amazing. His persistence has motivated me. He is super kind, and great at getting you into those stretching positions you only dream of. When I first started with Jazzle he asked what my goals are. My first goal was being able to touch my toes. With his help I have accomplished that. He continues to ensure I stay limber and each week ensures he stretches me in ways I am unable to do myself. His skills are amazing. I highly recommend you come try them out. Having someone else stretch you allows you to gain a deeper more fulfilling stretch. I truly am glad I took the leap and decided to move forward with working on my physical health with Stretch Lab.

This particular location management took advantage of our teenage daughter who used her hard earned…read moremoney to pay for a 3 month membership. The whole selling point of this membership from the manager was that you can cancel at any time after you have paid your 3 month minimum fee. If you go to the website for the Stretch Lab, there is a contract there which states that you can cancel at any time. However, the contract from this location is different and in very fine print states cancellations need a 31 day prior notice. We were never told this. This is very different from the Stretch Lab website. Again, what we were told from the manager was that we could cancel at any time after paying for the 3 months,which was the whole selling point and which matched up to the Stretch Lab website contract. Management would rather lose a loyal customer and over $1,000 for a membership start-up later in the year when our daughter needs it again, than to be a little flexible. It was more important to management that they receive their $289 for an additional one month than to be flexible knowing our daughter had plans to renew again once track season started back up, which would have made them well over $1,000. Not very business savvy. You would think the manager would have been more interested in getting a returning membership customer plus any of our daughters referrals than to be so stringent in sticking to her policy. No flexibility whatsoever, not even for a loyal customer who they had come to know due to her frequent visits. Very sad and unfortunate customer service from management at The Row location.