I had an awesome experience at Retro Fitness in downtown Rochester, MI thanks to KJ. He's always…read morepolite, super welcoming, and incredibly professional. Every time I walk in, KJ greets me with a positive attitude and makes the gym feel comfortable and inviting. It's refreshing to see someone who genuinely cares about the members and the atmosphere. KJ is definitely a standout employee and a big reason I enjoy coming here!

This gym is very small and the training equipment belongs in Greenfield Village in Dearborn. The…read moremachines are very very old. I would not recommend this gym.

I started with Class Action Fitness thinking it would be like past routines flirting with the gym…read more I'd work out for a few weeks - maybe a few months - overdo it, stop and revert to couch potato physique. There is no way Claire would let that happen. Her knowledge and concern for her clients are both exemplary. Over the past year, I've done one on one training, small group fitness sessions and a couple of massages at Class Action and have been extremely happy with all of it. I always feel I've gotten more than my money's worth with Claire and her staff. If you want gizmos or pickup lines, try the big box club. If you want to work out with great guidance, expertise and with a small group of good people, check out Class Action Fitness.

Best massages I've ever had!!…read more Ineta is the best there is! All of my massages are nothing short of perfection, and I am always left happy and relaxed :) Another thing I love about Class Action is their customer service. I am HUGE on customer service, and I rarely write reviews unless I've had an outstanding experience. I had purchased a Groupon for a 90-minute hot stone, and I ended up getting a 70-minute deep tissue instead. Don't get me wrong, the massage I got was incredible, and I also probably should have said something right away, but having grown up in the business industry (my dad owns a restaurant), I find that as a business owner, you want to know those types of things. So I contacted Clare just to inform her about what happened (I was maybe expecting a slight discount on my next massage), but she ended up giving me a complimentary 90-minute massage. She was so genuine, and that far exceeded my expectations. I was so grateful that she did that for me. All in all, I HIGHLY recommend Class Action Fitness for massages. Ineta does an amazing job, and both Clare and Ineta are absolute gems.

Absolutely love Connect Fitness! It's such a positive and uplifting, women's only gym! Each workout…read moreis different and individualized. If things don't feel quite right during the exercise, the trainers will show you an alternative way that works best for you and still hit all the same muscle groups!

Going to Connect Fitness is the perfect workout every time. Lisa and Danielle have a plan and tell…read moreyou what to do each session (after a demo) making it easy to workout and hit all the major muscles in your body. Each workout seems to incorporate upper body, lower body and core. I feel like I've worked out for 2 hours after the 45 minute session. So you're in and out, leave feeling good, and don't have to think ahead of time! Some may say it's pricey, but it really is personal training and therefore when comparing that to the going rate, it's a steal! It's not planet fitness cheap, but it's a better, more personal workout. It's the only thing I've stuck with my entire life! I love it!! Highly recommend!

I've always loved this location and Orange Theory more generally. I was super off put today though…read more After class, one of the coaches said over the mic that she "will NOT be watching the superbowl halftime show and wants nothing to do with THAT." In that moment, what always seemed like a safe and politics-free space felt unwelcoming and I don't think I will be back.

It's a great combo of strength and cardio rolled into one sweaty workout, and I feel completely…read moreworked over after each session. I don't feel I need to do another half hour or hour like I used to going to a standard gym with weights and cardio machines (and no coaches running the daily workout). It's intense and it works! Rochester has very friendly and helpful staff and of course their coaches rock!

Shoutout to everyone at AFS! I knew I was working toward a 300 pound deadlift when I signed up in…read moreJanuary but didn't find out the specific date of my event until the end of April. In five weeks I made it from a 245 PR to 300 pounds and I'd never have done it without the AFS crew!

I had been working out for years and did not get results like I got after a few months of Weight…read moreLoss Classes at AFS. This place is great and really pushes you to challenge yourself. The classes are fun and always different so you should not get bored. It is pricey but worth it. My only complaint is that this is not the sort of gym you can just drop in to for some light cardio or to do your own thing. They have plenty of weight loss classes but any additional training has to be scheduled with a trainer. It is perfect to ensure accountability but for me, sometimes I just want to be left alone to work out at my own pace and I cannot afford two gym memberships. I recently put a freeze on my membership at AFS to join a gym for the winter but I know will find my way back in the spring, if not before.

Pure Barre Rochester offers an excellent and fun workout. The studio is welcoming, well-maintained,…read moreand led by a team that clearly cares about helping you grow stronger and more confident. The Define classes with Lauren are a standout--she brings such great energy and knows how to push you while keeping the workout fun and motivating. If you're looking for technique-focused strength training, Jackie's Classic Barre classes are equally amazing. They're challenging in the best way and really help you refine your form. What sets this studio apart is that the instructors actually correct your form and guide you safely through every movement. Too many fitness places just let you go through the motions, but here, you're supported and coached to do things properly--so you stay injury-free and see better results. Highly recommend to anyone looking for a supportive, effective barre workout in Rochester! The community at PBR is the best. You'll leave not only feeling stronger but with a community of strong women by your side.

I came here and worked out some muscles I didn't even know I had. Just because you work out at the…read moregym on a regular doesn't mean you'll be able to do the exercises here with ease. You're lifting and pulsing your body in ways that you never have before. It was truly difficult for me to hold up. This is a nice boutique studio that looks like a dance room. There are mirrors so you can see if you're balancing right. There are bars on the wall kind of like ballet class. We did warm up exercises for about 10 minutes then got right into class which lasts about 40 minutes. My instructor Rachael gave me the run down of how class flows. You come in and take your shoes off at the door. I advised you to wear flips flops because you're required to wear grip socks to class. They have some to purchase along with other merchandise as well. There are lockers to put your belongings, then you grab the tools you'll need for class. You definitely want to use light weights if this is your 1st barre class. I used the 2 and 3 pounds weights which I've never done in my life but that was good enough for me. I like the warm up and the cool down period. This class made me sweat and cry because what do you mean hold my leg out then pulse for 10 seconds?? ‍‍ Good Lord, this was some work!!! But I'll gladly come back.

I frequent this Lifetime and I think it is great. The weight room is pretty similar to other…read moreLifetimes, and the pool, tennis and pickle ball areas are much better than most. The GM, Steven, does a great job of going beyond the call of duty to be helpful to guests.

The Lifetime Fitness are generally excellent…read more The way Lifetime Fitness (particularly Rochester Hills) is run is fraudulent and incompetent. Lifetime Fitness double books their spaces (gym, pools). They may charge you extra to use certain amenities (e.g., outdoor pools) You pay a HUGE monthly fee. Then, during peak hours, they rent out that space for classes, parties, swim teams, and more. If they can find any reason to close the amenity early (sometimes they skip contriving a reason) they close it early. When it is open they unevenly enforce the rules. For example, in the lap pool if your child who is 13 swims laps with you they will harass you endlessly, inquiring if your child is REALLY over 12. If your child touches the lane line the guards will blow their whistles. But if a gang of kids obviously under 12 takes over several lanes of the pool, sits on the lane lines, blocks other lanes, and disrupts the areas the guards do nothing. On the weight machines members will sit on one for a half and hour straight watching videos on their phone. The staff will not ask those members to move on. Working out in the weight room is a frustrating experience.