Best gym in Dallas, hands down! The staff is professional and the equipment is top notch! It's…read moremotivating to be surrounded by fitness minded people as well!

I recently visited the gym for a class with Stacey, and I had a great experience from start to…read morefinish. The class was challenging, fun, and energizing, and Stacey was an excellent instructor. After class, Rachel gave us a tour of the facility and was incredibly welcoming and friendly, just like the rest of the staff. The gym itself is beautiful, modern, and exceptionally clean. I especially loved the white and tan interior design--it creates a bright, upscale atmosphere. The women's locker room is impressive, featuring lockers for personal belongings, a sauna, and a cold plunge. There are also convenient water refill stations throughout the gym. One of the most unique features is the slide, which definitely adds some personality and fun to the space! There's also an outdoor workout area in the corner for anyone who prefers exercising outside. Overall, Recess offers a great combination of high-quality fitness classes, excellent amenities, and a welcoming community. I would definitely recommend checking it out.

I joined Vickery two years ago and I am so grateful I did. I was at a very low point in my life…read moreand I was looking to get back in shape as well as work on my confidence in general. As someone who is very self-critical, and competitive with myself, I found the environment to be inclusive, friendly and non-judgmental....just what I needed/wanted. The workouts are well structured and easy to scale for all fitness levels. I love the mix of cardio, strength training, HIIT, movement exercises, etc. The owner, Zach, and the coaches are very helpful and knowledgeable which is something I was looking for because I tend to ask a lot of questions. They are happy to help you reach personal goals if you're like me and appreciate that kind of support and feedback. They are passionate about health and fitness - they often participate in the workouts which is encouraging when you're in the middle of a tough workout knowing that they've already been through it. I can't say enough good things about this gym and these people. It's also a bonus to have physical therapy available, on-sight. Jess is amazing and helped me with my hip mobility and recommended scaled movements specific to upcoming workouts (she is also a gym member which is awesome because she knows exactly what's going on in the workout cycles). Thanks to Vickery, I am in the best shape I've been in since college. I have to give Zach, Stefan, Rachel, and all the coaches credit for helping me get my life and confidence back. Also, how can you go wrong working out with dogs and good music? 10/10 recommend :)

Vickery Athletics is not your run of the mill group-class gym. I have never experienced a gym with…read moresuch perfect balance of high quality coaching, tight-knit community, sustainable programming, and wonderful atmosphere. While the flashy lights and aesthetics of other globo-gyms might be nice, they pale in comparison to the substance of Vickery's offerings. No other group class fitness gym has the coaching knowledge that provides a scale to an injured person or someone lacking the ability to do some of the scales. No other gym has the spirit Zach and the other coaches bring. It's not just a gym. It's a place where the workout is just as good for you as it is for the next person, regardless of their fitness level. VA forever.

Four minutes from the house and this little gem of a gym--specifically the East Dallas location at…read more4823 Bryan St, Dallas, TX 75204--is already our favorite. Signing up for classes was a breeze, and the waiver process was so simple it felt like I didn't even do anything. You might think that part isn't a big deal, but if you know, you know -- a messy sign-up can ruin the whole vibe. Here, it was smooth and stress-free. The studio is spotless, and the bathrooms? Immaculate. One of the coolest parts was the owner, Jackie. She hung around after class and actually took the time to talk with us, sharing the backstory of how the gym started, what the mission is, and how they built the community. You don't get that personal touch everywhere, and it made the whole experience feel that much more welcoming. Now for the workout. This one was no joke. They hit us with nine minutes of abs at the end, and I'm not gonna lie... the second they announced it, I considered walking out the door. This is a true HIIT functional fitness workout and it hits every part of you in the best way. What I love is that it works for everyone -- whether you're a total beginner or a seasoned pro, you go at your own pace and still get a killer session. Overall, solid spot, great workout, awesome ownership, and an easy win being right up the street.

I like the concept of this and I had a great workout but it was my first time and it felt very…read morerushed on the explanation of the stations and no coaching on form. I will definitely come back and try again though

My experience with Core Fitness was quite the remarkable journey. I knew I wanted to go to the gym,…read morebut I had zero experience and was so intimidated. I found Core Fitness. It was completely unassuming, but I saw that everyone there was so committed and I wanted that. I began working out with Frank May 5 days per week. Oh man, I hated his guts! But, he pushed me every day and I saw such personal growth, more than I ever thought possible. Remember, this is not a big corporate chain gym. If that is what you are looking for, keep moving. But, if you are looking for one-on-one training with someone who knows what he is talking about, Frank is your guy. I regret moving away from Dallas simply because I cannot workout with Frank.

Facilities suck trainers unprofessional and inexperienced. This is the worst gym I have ever been…read moreto. I came in for a consultation about personal training. I was taken to a closet in the back room where a guy continuously asked me for payment information before I even knew what I was going to be signing up for. When I told him I wouldn't give him my payment information until I had a 30 minute workout with him to see what I was actually going to be paying for he told me he didn't have time so the hour and a half that I was there was a complete waste of my time.

---Trophy Fitness Mockingbird station is an efficient little health club with the best people in my…read moreover 30 years of history with gyms/health clubs of all sorts. It has a nice assortment of cardio, free weights and weight machines. has a nice locker room, shower area and excellent steam area. It's never crowded, towels are always in abundance, the place is very clean and the environment is very friendly. Josh, the Manager is a great example of someone who never forgets who the customer is, like some of the bigger clubs. He enjoys his work, being there and will go the extra distance to be sure you have a great experience while in the club. Trophy Fitness has fantastic trainers that are always happy to help. Kelly. the owner, listens to his members/customers and responds to them. I also recommend the Trophy Elevation downtown as well. I've been a member at Mockingbird for 10 yrs and would give them my highest ratings and recommendations!

Very soothing, great mood, w a spa next door, love it…read more Parking is in the back of the apt complex

Wonderful experience! I was in town for business and decided to drop in at tigers den to get my WOD…read moreon! The coaches were super warm and welcoming, the athletes were so encouraging, and the drop in experience was top notch! Parking was no sweat either, lots of spots available right up front. Good solid programming with strength and cardio metcons, as well as some skill work up front. Great warm up by all the coaches, even had time to smash and roll out a little after class. This is a LARGE facility with plenty of space and multiple rigs. I also got to try out their brand new concept 2 bike ergs for one of the workouts. Signing up ahead of time was easy on their website, paid and signed the waiver before showing up. I highly recommend checking out this box if you're local or just traveling through and want to get a good sweat going!

If you're in the Dallas area, I highly recommend dropping in here! The members and coaches were…read moreincredibly welcoming and accommodating. 99% of the time I do CrossFit but I just happened to be a week out from my 1st weightlifting meet when I was in town. They had an amazing oly area! Little do they know, everything they had helped immensely. It was my first time in the 12 weeks I'd been training that I had access to kilo plates. On top of that, when I got back home and competed the following weekend, my confidence was through the roof and I ended up placing first in my meet. All in all, dropping in here was a blessing in disguise! Can't wait to drop in again next time I'm in town.

Best gym in the area super chill and great equipment. Owner…read moreis super friendly and nice. Would recommend to anyone looking to great a work out in

I just started training here and I love it! The pricing is more than reasonable, the amenities are…read moreup to date, helpful, and functional. The owner is incredibly helpful and responsible as well. Come check it out!

I attended their weightlifting workshop this morning and was really impressed with their coaches…read more Superior knowledge, patient, and excellent at explaining the movements and mechanics/reasoning behind the lifts. Of the class I was definitely the least experienced and worst at picking up the complex movements, but I never felt uncomfortable or out of sorts thanks to the coaches. I can't stress this enough... these coaches are amazing. You can go anywhere and lift weights. You can buy a bench and some weights and do your own thing at home. You can go to another type of gym where the "coach" gives you 10 mins of "instruction" and then lets you to do 25 reps of a complex movement you have no business doing... with WAY too much weight. What you're not going to get from a book or YouTube or anywhere else is the knowledge these guys impart on you. Class act all the way around. Final thought (and another thing that I was really impressed with), this was a true seminar, with direct one-on-one coaching. I was worried that I was signing up for a "5 hour Dallas Strength and Conditioning commercial". That couldn't be further from the truth. They cared about one thing and one thing only: teaching these lifts properly! Thank you Brent, Chris, and Christy! I'll definitely be back!!

Well, I felt right at home here. This is a strength gym. This is a place where you won't find any…read moretreadmills or ellipticals. This is a place where you learn how to move weight around. This is a place where you go to learn just how strong you can actually be, both mentally and physically. This is a place where you go to make friends who also want to better themselves through the hardship that is known as strength training. This is a place that offers more than just barbells, you have prowlers and sandbags and all other kinds of toys to play with. I feel that once I get my body recovered from a couple joint sprains and muscle tears, I can see myself becoming a member here. The Layout This place is simply an open room with racks and weights and platforms. There was a PA blasting Nirvana and fans blowing the air around. This place was clean and fresh, the owner takes good care of the facilities. It's a simple layout, because with this place it's what you do in the space, not what the space does to you. The Experience They have at least two different teams here: a powerlifting team and a weightlifting team. I could have sworn they also had a strongman program (I believe they have atlas stones) but upon looking at their website that doesn't seem to exist. They also have kettlebells, fitness, and a strength and conditioning programs. I attended the powerlifting program, as my body isn't ready yet for work on explosive strength. The day me and my friend attended happened to be bench day. The owener/coach Chris is a beefy, likeable dude. He was able to help out me and a friend of mine with our bench press technique. ...Barbell lifts really are technique intense, and it's amazing how much better you feel when you lift with correct form. I can only imagine how much Chris could help me with my deadlift. The template seemed to kind of follow Wendler's 5/3/1 program a bit, and I mean that in a good way. I could sense a purpose with everything, and that this day was part of a master plan, not some random thrown together workout designed to make you puke. I wish all gyms were like this.