Let's start with, I hate exercise. But somehow I really enjoy going to this gym and the people I've…read moremet there. There's no attitude or competition, and the clients are of all ages. It's run by two amazing, friendly women, one of whom trains my little group with great humor, flexibility, and attention to our needs. The exercises are staged to our various fitness levels and she's always encouraging us to do a little better each visit. Highly recommend!

Arenal Fitness is a CrossFit affiliate in Pikesville. I became acquainted with them through a…read moreGroupon offer, and I'm really glad I gave them a try. Treadmills and typical group classes weren't cutting it for me; it all felt like a boring waste of time. CrossFit is a pretty intense experience, but they emphasize scaling things to your current level and make it doable for yourself (but not easy! Never easy!). It's a stripped-down style of training, focusing heavily on using good form and developing functional strength (probably why it's so popular with military, police officers, and firefighters). The equipment is all very simple - free weights, jump ropes, barbells, kettlebells, plyo boxes, etc. Every day, there is a different WOD (workout of the day) to keep your body guessing. Typical activities include body-weight work (pull-ups, push-ups, dips, squats), weight lifting, running, jumping. All of the trainers are knowledgeable, SUPER friendly, and encouraging, but they don't let you get away with bad form or half-assed efforts. Everybody cheers you on to get yourself up there for that that last pull-up. The goal is to leave having surprised yourself with what you were able to do. I think the recent Groupon deal brought in a surge of new members, so if you're new to this sort of workout, don't be shy about showing up for a demo or the Basics class sessions. There will be tons of newbies there figuring things out with you. There are also plenty of serious athletes who work out here; it's cool to see them do amazing things and imagine getting up to that level someday. Arenal is located at the far end of the The Shops at Quarry Lake, so if you get there super early or have the wherewithal after class, you could run errands. There's tons of free parking as well, and easily accessible from 695. Price-wise, Arenal seems comparable to other CrossFit gyms in the area (leaning toward cheaper, actually) and describes its pricing as "a la carte". They have many levels of membership, from pay-per-class to monthly unlimited classes to full 24/7 access if you're comfortable training on your own. Every review has to include some cons. The locker room situation isn't the best. There are 3 unisex changing rooms, 2 of which have shower stalls. For stashing your stuff, there is only a small bank of lockers. Most of us pile our stuff on the floor in a corner. I'm lucky to have time to change at home before class; otherwise, my nice work clothes could get pretty crumpled. Also, the gym seems pretty full these days, so be prepared to share equipment, alternate sets with people, and wait a little while for your turn. That's not THAT big a deal, though, is it? Pretty standard gym stuff. Long story short (too late!), Arenal is a great, diverse gym for people looking to challenge themselves. Definitely worth a look.

the hip thrusts machine has been broken since June or maybe earlier with no update on when it's…read morebeing fixed. The issue with this is that I have to use the straight angled Smith machine instead to do the same workout, but I feel uncomfortable whenever there are grown men staring between my legs while i'm doing the workout since both straight smith machines are positioned opposite of the angled ones. In addition to this, during my visit at the gym today, the hip abduction machine was out of order, but there was not an out of order tag on the machine, so I found out that it was out of order while attempting to use it for my workout. Lastly, the gym is hot upon entry so imagine trying to do cardio or any strength training while being in here.

The reply said "contact the location manager". There is no email or phone number to contact the…read moremanager, and the manager's name is not listed on the webpage for that site. I think this is how they make money, by sending people who complain down an unending rabbit hole. BTW, you can message them back when the company responds, but now the messaging is broken.

I had the opportunity to work out here several times over the past few weeks. My primary use was…read moreupstairs on the free weights and a handful of the machines, so I can truly only rate this part. They have a lot of space, weights and equipment. It wasn't very crowded so I didn't experience any issues accessing or sharing the items that I wanted to use. My overall impression is that this is a nice, spacious facility with a lot to offer its members. They offer fitness classes including Pilates and water fitness, there are also personal trainers available. I even saw a couple of massage chairs. As a guest, I've had good experiences and cannot comment much on customer service or experience as a paid member. However, based on the experience that I've had, I would definitely consider using the guest facility privileges again in the future.

The price keeps going up for membership, the hours for 55 yr old are limited and therefore so are…read moreclasses. The massage offered is expensive so packages seem More desirable however good luck scheduling with whom you want, when you want, within their expiration time of said package. They are real cheats here and Tammy who runs the department is tough and will not refund nor give massage. They just keep your money. Rebecca who works there does not listen when instructing her if touch is too hard. I bought a massage for my sister and she hurt her and my sister kept telling her to lighten up. Erica at the desk is one snotty person. Tamara and Vanessa at desk are lovely. I found another gym to go to. The pool is old and often closed for repair. There are no amenities to speak of since Covid. There used to be coffee and tea. Overall it once was a great club and now is only fair. Go elsewhere.

This isn't just a gym, it's a community. The staff greets you, talks with you, interacts with you…read more The staff at Owings Mills are some of the nicest, sincere people I've ever met. It's rare to meet people who are interested in you because they care, but the staff here really do. They go above and beyond to help you meet your goals. I love that there are so many classes at night for us who work the 9-5 and that they do special classes and member appreciation events. Where else can you have your holiday gifts wrapped while you work out? The equipment is great, there's plenty of space, it's 24-hours and it's so affordable! If I could give more than 5 stars, I would. Huge shoutout to everyone one at OM Merritt. Thanks for all you do!

Great that it's so close. The parking lot is small and always looks packed even when they aren't…read morecrowded. I usually will come here if I need to get a quick workout in becomes it's walking distance to my house. The check in process is very easy. I have the app on my phone so just had to pull up my bar code and walk in. There were plenty of elliptical machines available. I got in, stretched, and did my 30 minutes. It was clean and all the machines were working.

I have been here a few times, it has some good and some bad qualities. First I will start with…read morewhat's good. They have convenient hours and just able everything you need. Plenty of free weights, cardio equipment, smith machines, a basketball court, and even a pool with three lanes. You can definitely get a good work out in. It's very spacious so even when it's busy you don't feel like you are right on top of everyone. Now for the bad. The parking lot is always packed and hectic. It's often not as clean as I would prefer. Looks like the staff tries to keep up but with it being so busy it's not surprising that they can't given the small number of employees I see there. Locker rooms are the worst. Every time I come I don't even want to change in there. All the lockers are usually dirty and always water all over the floor. Basketball court is always packed. I thinks it's the busiest area. The staff there is always friendly and helpful. I do not attend the classes and haven't tried their training services.

If you like to shower with tiny, tiny flying bugs on the shower walls, this gym is made for you…read more If you use the handicap shower and can't use the soap dispenser because it is clogged (even after repeatedly reporting the problem), this place is for you.

So I recently quit my old gym and decided to sign up for Brick Bodies again. The facility is small…read morebut well maintained with a decently equipped weight room and tons of treadmills, stair masters, and ellipticals. One of my biggest complaints about my old gym was that it didn't have nearly enough treadmills for the size of the facility so I was often waiting for someone to leave at peak hours. This has never been an issue at Brick Bodies. I also love that the cycling room is typically open and available for use even if there's no class going on. The locker rooms are oftentimes clean and I love the lockers with built in locks -- no need to bring your own! I don't do any of the classes here anymore (mainly because I'm also a CorePower member and prefer their classes) but they offer a wide array for different skill levels. I took one barre class here but wasn't a fan of the instructor and the pace of the class wasn't intense enough for me. I would love to see towel service be introduced here. When I joined back in 2021 I thought the lack of towels was a Covid-era, thing but fast forward to 2026 and they still don't provide any. It's $50 a month ($25 every two weeks) making it a more affordable option compared to my previous gym.

I joined brick bodies about 4 months ago and I've really been enjoying my experience here. The…read moreclasses have been wonderful, my fiancé does the personal training and it's really been helping him, I don't find it to be that crowded when I go. I can get the weights and equipment I need right away or if there's a wait it's really short.

Large gym space with ample lifting, cardio, and calisthenic equipment. They offer classes and…read morepersonalized training sessions but I have not taken advantage of those perks yet. One gripe I have is that there is a crowd meter on the Planet Fitness app that is supposed to indicate how crowded the gym is. For this location, I have never seen the meter go above a 3/10, even when the gym is packed. It's not an accurate indicator of what you're walking into, which can be frustrating. Why have the meter go all the way to 10 if it never goes above 3? Also, there is often equipment that is out of order, and it can take days or weeks to get fixed. That can be annoying, especially when there is only one of the equipment type. Overall, for the baseline membership it is not a bad space to work out. If I were going to the gym more regularly though, I might consider other options.

This place is poorly ran the managers don't know how to talk to people, the wifi never works, it's…read morealways crowded save your money coming to this place it's horrible I was trying to rectify a situation with them taking extra money out and management hung up on me cause he got frustrated and then you joke around with one of the workers and he gets smart I will never be back to this place not worth a penny

I did a trial here at the gym, the staff is great and I loved the classes however the machines were…read morein a clastrophobic style room. The space is a little too narrow for me and it's a shame that it isn't a larger space.

Visited this gym when I stayed at the attached hotel. Gym equipment needs a bit of repair and…read morecleaning. Otherwise, had more than enough equipment for me to get in a workout. I didn't get a chance to play tennis, but the rates were kinda expensive for an hour of play, about $45.

Not the most modern gym I have been to but I like the old school feel. its located in a shopping…read morecenter next to a all you can eat buffet. I guess if you want to pig out then work out you can. They have plenty of free weights and dumb bells. The cardio area is sufficient and they even have a spin class. I went on a gift pass with my niece (they charge $5) so if you know a member give it a try before you join. The monthly membership is $20, a pretty good value. They have a sauna that I didn't try and a small child's play area, they do not have any baby sitting service so if you have very young children who you need to supervise you should leave them at home. The staff there is friendly and if you want to bring in your own equipment they don't mind. I know there are a lot of gyms that wont let you even bring in some ankle weights.

At one time this place was a bit roguh around the edges. A lot of folks used to come by and play…read morebasketball and hang out. They have since remodeled and added in some equipment. also it is under new management Bob and Jade are wonderful. They have many classes and a lot to offer. I would suggest to anyone who may be curious,to actually come inside and check it out for yourself.

The rink itself is beautiful. A warning to skaters who want to participate in freestyle sessions:…read moreFreestyle sessions are not open skate sessions. Skaters need to have earned the LTS USA Free Skate 3 rewards patch or they will be denied service. Again, freestyle sessions are not open skate sessions, I get that. I started skating again after being off the ice for years because of work and caregiving. I lost everything and I'm trying to get everything back. Slowly I'm getting things back. No coin- operated lockers were there when I went to the rink in 2020. There was no designated waiting area besides the parking lot in 2020. No pro shop with a qualified, experienced figure skate technician in 2020. Hope the rink has those things it didn't have in 2020.

Used to come here a lot growing up. Nice rental equipment and decently managed. Better than the…read moreoutdoor rinks i have tried so far