I used a complimentary day pass to workout out the downtown WAC. I had a YMCA membership but have…read morealways been curious about the WAC and how if might differ/be better, etc. My initial impression was, I'm in a gym on a college campus. It was busy when I went (5:30pm on a Monday) which made getting a leg or arm circuit done on the weight machines a bit tricky. Now, if you wanted to use an elliptical or other cardio equipment those machines were mostly open. Some things I absolutely loved about this WAC location: The indoor track inside (9 laps = one mile). In the winter, it's like you're walking in a snow globe. There are huge floor to ceiling windows that offer great city views. The staff! Very warm, helpful, patient and kind. The steam room and sauna in the locker rooms. Keys to lockers are provided as well as towels and there's shaving cream in the locker room showers. Free parking so long as you download the parking app used here and scan the QR code before leaving the gym (parking is free for up to 3 hours). Olympic size/caliber weight room on the second floor (this gym is only two floors and does not have a gym). After my one day workout sesh, will I be back? If I lived downtown on the east side of the city then yes I would hop on the WAC train and member up. But being a 15 minute drive from downtown, and not always in the mood to workout after work I don't think I will be calling this gym "mine" any time soon. Regardless, it was a lot of fun to try this location out and to see the nice amenities the WAC has to offer downtown.

This is the main WAC I go to...I've gone over the years quite a few times here, but over summer I…read morestarted going in the morning and have been really glad its become part of my routine. While one of the smaller WACs, it has lovely views of the city from its location on the 6th floor of the 411 building. Theres an indoor track that runs along the outside of the gym, and a second floor (the 5th) has more weight training areas and another group exercise studio. They do a lot of classes if you're into that sort of thing, and while the equipment isn't super fancy it gets the job done and there isn't usually too long of a weight fot anything. The great thing about the WAC is I consider it a "full service" type of club with free lockers, towels, coffee, very nice showers and other services (for a fee ) like PT and massage. The WAC is more expensive than a planet fitness but you definitely get what you pay for here No pool sadly at this site but there is a steam room (and maybe a sauna?) In the locker room. Nice friendly environment to work out in - 5 stars!

What do you need to know before you check out and join a gym? Overall: This place is awesome…read more Classes/PT: Great workouts of all varieties, including strength training, boot camps, kickboxing, yoga, and HIIT to name a few. There are so many ways to visit Brew Fitness - in person, online for live zoom classes and on-demand classes. I've added a picture of my favorite area - the personal training station. I love the group classes, but the personal training offered here is wonderful. The trainers are knowledgeable, nice and fun! Membership: I do the unlimited membership because it gives me access to all the classes, but you can buy packs of classes, a virtual membership, on-and demand access. All very well priced! You can even drop in for single classes! Extra bits: Also worth mentioning are the dogs you might see, the beer you may drink and the coffee that's always available. It's also always clean - it's two levels of fitness fun. Just a unique experience at a gym that's truly member focused. The members are some of the best and nicest people you'll meet and I'll say it again - you'll get a great workout too! Get down here!

I really enjoyed my trainer John but the owner- Ryan is a bit rude in his demeanor! Wanted to…read moreinquire about hyrox training and was in the area. I regret reaching out! No hours on the door to get to the actual studio. I searched hyrox on their website...it says nothing! Hence why I wanted to stop by.

$6 burger AND fries all day on Wednesday?!!! Count me in! Best deal in Milwaukee and amazing…read morequality. Fries were crispy and the burger came with a variety of toppings. The honey feta crostini is always a hit with the perfect mix of sweet, savory and crispy! Ambiance is cozy and the staff are always friendly.

First time visiting with a colleague for a work lunch. The server was a little slow to get to us…read moreafter being seated but was great with getting us water refills and lunch after we got into it. The caesar salad half portion was plenty for a quick lunch and had good sized anchovy pieces if that's your thing. I really liked the deconstructed crouton crumble with the perfect creamy dressing. Beautiful building with plenty of history and you can tell it's a great spot for professionals looking for a space away from work for meals, wifi, or a workout break. There isn't any easy parking (aside from pay meters with 2 hour limits) as with most of downtown. While I don't think I'd want to become a member, I think it's a good space for those already in the area.

This gym never disappoints. I attend via ClassPass maybe once a year, and the front desk and…read morecoaches are always very nice and helpful. I couldn't remember how to adjust the climber for my height, and the coach came over and fixed it for me. Great workout, low impact, and high energy.

Don't come here. If you do, you'll like and you'll never leave. With just a modicum of effort,…read moreyou'll be ripped. Your friends will start making comments about your musculature. You'll start posting your athletic accomplishments on Instagram and your followers will hate you for it. You'll make friends who you'll hang out with regularly. You'll feel great about your body and your mind too. It's terrible. Don't come here. On a less serious note--Train Moment is the best group fitness class I've taken. The workouts are challenging yet approachable and the vibes are immaculate. Don't be intimated by the versaclimber or the dangerously good looking coaches, this place is for you. And no, you don't actually have to wear all black. Grey is ok too.

Smaller than other locations but very nice. Parking can get complicated at times. I try to hit the…read morecity parking spots close by.

This is a very nice Planet Fitness in a convenient downtown location by the river. The equipment is…read moreall very new and clean and they're open 24/5, being closed at night on the weekends. For $15 a month that's really great, IF you can walk to it or take the bus. It's not crowded if you go early in the morning before work or late at night, but after work on the weekdays can get a little crazy. They could probably use some more free weights, and I would love to see a bench machine or two or even just a good old fashioned bench press. They have those squat machines you can rig to do bench presses but it's a pain to get it situated just right. Just get some dedicated bench machines. Otherwise, everything is very clean, they've got showers, a little spa area for the Black Card members, and the location's pretty cool. A good reason to get up super early and fit in a workout before work.

This has a pretty decent college hockey rink. The lighting is great for photography (a little on…read morethe warm side though). The stands are very cramped though. If you have long legs, I'd recommend standing.

I work at MSOE and my office is pretty much right across the street from the Kern Center, and…read morealthough it is very convenient for me to go, I still don't go as much as I would like. But when I do go, I absolutely love it. There are 4 multi use courts for basketball, soccer, and volleyball, as well as an indoor track and ample amount of workout equipment. It can get a little crazy at certain points in the day, with various teams practicing in some spaces and the wight room can get crowded. But overall, I love the Kern Center. Now, if I could only motivate myself to go more often.

Third ride today! Kari was great! The staff is always friendly and welcoming! No need to be afraid!read more

I love spire because it's rare you find a gym that has full rowing classes. Spin classes are very…read morepopular all around, but spire has that added rowing plus. They do classes that are strength based as well if you're someone who doesn't want the full class on the bike (like me)!

The 24-hour availability is really what does it for me. Not the cheapest gym in town, but they have…read moreto finance keeping the lights on around the clock. Some of the equipment is showing it's age, and in my opinion should be replaced sooner rather than later, but most of it does what it needs to. Busy peak times but if you go at night/early in the morning you've basically got the whole cardio section and the light weight room to yourself. Most people go for the heavy lifting. The area is also pretty cool and located conveniently both off Farwell and the Oak Leaf Trail.

Great gym w/ great equipment and amazing, well qualified staff. They really know how to express the…read morefact that they're pumped about their jobs and take interest in making peeps reach their personal potential...

Great place to REALLY WORK OUT. Great vibe, and the owner is a Gentleman. I recommend to anyone who…read moreis serious about working out. Thank me later.

I love it here! Everyone is so nice and helpful. It's like everyone that comes here just tries to…read moremake everyone better. Great environment!

The gym is poorly set up, dirty and generally substandard. The management engages in unethical…read morebilling practices, does not respond to communication and makes it impossible to cancel your membership.

Naturally Awesome…read more I've been going to the same gym for 4 years and they recently closed. Looking for a new gym is a real pain, there are so many choices and it's not an easy decision to make. CoMotion is unlike any gym I've ever been to, in a good way. When I first started working out I was looking for more flexibility as one of my primary goals. CoMo fits the bill for this - their group workouts have many standards like push-ups but they utilize "natural movements" and pepper in circuits with jumping, lifting, throwing and catching. The workouts are not easy - there is a dynamic warmup, then you do some circuits, with some stretching at the end, totalling around 60 minutes. My heart rate monitor shows that I'm putting out more effort and burning more calories than the "regular" group fitness classes I've been doing for years so that's way cool too. Their classes are scheduled at convenient times and the staff is super helpful. They offer a free 7-day trial so that made it super easy to try out before committing to extended visits. If it doesn't suck, it's not worth doing.