When I first decided to try CrossFit a rush of mixed emotions filled my head. With an undying love…read morefor fitness I was naturally excited, but with a long-time struggle with my lack of self-confidence I was also nervous and intimidated. I had seen the intensity of the workouts before and I wasn't sure I'd be able to do it. But when I walked into The Bar CrossFit, everything I had previously felt changed -- except my ongoing excitement. I was welcomed with smiles and fist bumps from people I've never met or seen. The coaches all had great sense of humor and compelling attitudes. The coaches [are] willing to work with everyone, they show you modifications to fit your skill level and introduce them as stepping stones until you hit your full potential. I've seen them cheer on their athletes as they succeeded and encourage them when they didn't feel like they could continue. Overall, I highly recommend this CrossFit gym for anyone with an interest in fitness. I enjoy my experience, I enjoy all of the people there, and I plan to continue my fitness journey at The Bar CrossFit for a long time.

This is a great place to work out. I have very little motivation to work out on my own, I have…read morenever kept a consistent plan. I joined this gym about 3 months ago and I have been consistently going because the instruction is great, makes a lot of sense and everyone is very supportive. I believe that a person at any level and jump in and be comfortable. The place allows you to challenge yourself at your pace while providing a positive atmosphere.

Lifting here is an experience not a routine task. You go here to workout but end up joining a…read morecommunity of people, making friends, setting goals, and having fun. The owner and family sets the tone for the community of this gym. It's the best experience I have ever had at a gym. Affordable, great atmosphere, and inspiring people who care.

An absolutely great place to work out. For one, it's super affordable and you don't have to sign a…read morecontract like some other places require. You just pay per month and you're not on the hook for anything beyond that. It's open 24/7, which allows people to come and go at any time and thus never gets too busy at any one particular time. They also have just about every type of machine/free weights you can think of and plenty of treadmills for cardio. On top of that the owner, Frank, is extremely personable and accommodating and is almost always around during the day if you need anything. I would highly recommend to anyone looking for a great gym.

Best gym in Mentor & Lake County, OH! Between the supportive community, friendly and educated…read moretrainers, and clean facility, this gym has made me look forward to exercising. There's something for everyone whether you want to build strength, improve mobility, feel better in your clothes, and more. The owner and trainers truly take the time to ask how you're doing and go the extra mile for each member to have the best experience! Personal training, group class, or 24/7 gym membership. Can't recommend enough!

Alex, the gym owner, has created exactly what a gym should be. this is a home and by far the best…read moregym I've ever been a member at. consider yourself lucky if you're ever a member here.

I've had the unlimited membership since the first week the studio opened, just over 4 years now. I…read moreaverage about 5 classes a week and go to almost every instructor and class type. Their stand out instructor for me is Courtney! Her knowledge and expertise make for dynamic and fun classes and she is always extremely upbeat and encouraging. Her Reformer Flow classes are always a great work out and with the addition of her Sculpt And Burn class on Thursday morning there is another opportunity for an even more challenging class! I highly recommend you give it a try.

The classes are challenging but fun. I really enjoy doing work in the reformers because it is…read moresomething you can't do anywhere else. The studio is clean and the instructors are nice

I'm there daily and Love the facility !!! Some suggestions…read moreregarding cleaning Would love to see staff wiping down the gym equipment regularly The pool is starting to accumulate calcium build up around the edges.... Empty' and rinse pan that collects water from swim suit extractor GREAT PLACE JUST NEEDS TO BE MAINTAINED BETTER

I really don't even feel right about leaving one start since new owners have taken over !…read moreThese signs in gym very rude and unprofessional ! The employees have no clue about training or proper names of the equipment go use to train !! Very upset about all the changes It's not easy to find a gym you are comfortable with and a trainer The previous employees (trainers) were very knowledgeable in what they do and how to get me in shape and stronger as a older adult I gave new owners a chance but I will not be going back

Exercise By Design's bootcamp classes are awarding and fun; you almost forget that you're working…read moreout!!! I've always belonged to a gym and "thought" I was working out but at bootcamp I work muscles that I didn't know I had! Paul and his staff are amazing and the friends that I've made are priceless!

Went to one of his "group exercise classes" and this place a JOKE! First of all, he still has the…read moreold Curves sign on this door, and from my understanding he's been there for year. Second, he has no business cards, third his website isn't updated accurately with the class schedule, which would possibly be OK if he had al pamphlet in his office with the correct schedule. Nope, didn't have that either. That alone told me he was a on very low budget. When you walk into the next room, it's basically an empty room with dumbbells scattered around the room. The room isn't very big and the carpet appears to be a good 40+ years old. So it's time to work out now. He tells the overweight guy standing next to me to show me how to roll out. Overweight guy is now telling me how to stretch. I'm sorry, I thought it was the instructor's job to lead the class in a group warm up? Apparently not. It's a free-for-all. The "instructor" was still sitting at his desk while everyone warmed up and stretched on their own. Mind you, I do work out and I know how to stretch, but thankfully overweight guy was there to guide me (really?!). So now we start the workout. It's basically six rounds of six exercises, 30 seconds each exercises. Once you finish the first round, instead of going right into the second round, you just sit it there, for a good minute until he tells you to start. We never left that dingy little room with the old carpet. We barely even left the spot we were working in. In the adjoining room next to us (some people had to move over since there wasn't enough room in the main workout room for what little people were there) there was a man a woman who proceeded to TALK the ENTIRE time. They never shut up! This was very distracting, and frankly rude and disrespectful for others who were trying to work out. At one point our "instructor" is talking to people while we're doing our exercises. And he wasn't talking to them because he was trying to help them, he was BS'ing with them. At one point he said to another male member "I can see your sweaty f*cking balls." That was about my final straw. I am all for a relaxed environment, but this was almost too relaxed, and lacked professionalism in so many ways. When the class was finally over (thank God!) I looked at overweight guy and asked if Paul leads us in a cool down stretch. Nope! You do that on your own too. So basically I got a class of total chaos, no professionalism from the instructor and a facility that has no actual equipment, thank God it was a drop-in and didn't cost me any money. And this guy charges $175 a MONTH for this. I wouldn't pay $1.75 for a class of his. Oh and at end he had the nerve to offer my friend (who's lost over 50 lbs and is about a size 4-6) and eating plan, so she could lose weight. Mind you, Paul is a large guy, and not because he's cut, he's fat. So to have him tell my in-shape friend she needed to lose weight was the final straw. This guy clearly is a start-up with absolutely no money. His "gym" has zero equipment only consist of dumbbells kettle bells. The best thing he can do is to stop into another gym, look at what equipment and they and observe how a true group class should be taught. Needless to say we never came back.

This place represents to me all that is good about Middle America…read more I consider it a considerable community investment in the health and well being of its citizens and community. This is a jewel of a facility with a sparkling 7 lane pool, a diving area and ample slocker room and shower space with great full length lockers... bring your own daily lock. If Ohio is the middle of America, then Mayfield Hieghts is at the cennter of this community' ... where vibrantly healthy retirees run, climb and swim next to champion collegiate swimmers and runners. One of the best deals for Seniors in the Nation! $1 per month ! From facility check-in with Sandy to pool side professionalism with soon to be Marine Boot camp denizen Sean, this place is peerless among the nation's fitness choices

Very cheap and less crowded place…read more Its only for people live around the area.

I've been a member at this gym for about a month. Although I haven't visited as much as I should…read more. I'm getting better at visiting more often. Everyone is friendly here.. the owner, the employees, the members. Being overweight, it's hard to find a place where I can do my thing without being judged. You can find all sorts of people here, all ages, all cultures, all body types. There is plenty of equipment available - no need to wait for someone else to finish. They have actual locker rooms with showers. In the women's room, they have a small basket where people have donated their hotel toiletries for others to use. This is awesome if you want to shower and have left yours at home. There is a lounge you can relax in as well.

I have worked out my entire adult life and this is by far the best gym I've ever been to. Open…read more24/7/365, it is available to you whenever you want to work out. It has every piece of equipment that you could possibly want plus multiple areas with free weights. This is a judgement free gym where people of all different body types and fitness levels work out together. It is amazing and one of my favorite places to be. I love this gym!!

Amazing facility with a bar and restaurant. The volleyball leagues are an absolute blast.read more

Very nice facility with great food options and nice seating area for eating. I have one issue, the…read morebathrooms are absolutely filthy. it would be nice if the players and families had a clean bathroom to visit, especially since we're here all day.