Best workout! Instructors are wonderful and always make you feel comfortable. The mix of strength…read moreand kickboxing keeps you engaged and no two workouts are exactly the same!

Gauntlet Fitness has been such a game changer for me! Every class is fun, different, and keeps me…read morefeeling strong, proud, and confident!

I have been doing gyms and working out for most of my life. For years I was at Iron Tribe and one…read moreof the OGs from Homewood. I drank the Kool-Aide and loved the place. But there comes a time when you just need to mix it up and try something different. And when it was Luan heading it up, you know when it comes to the cutting edge of fitness in Bham, he is the man and so follow him I did and I am so glad I did!!! There is a "cross-fit" aspect to the conditioning workouts, although with a definite twist. Everyday is not a 1,2,3 go and hit your redline. You actually spend time during the week working on positioning and form. There is one day focusing on active recovery. Some days they will throw in steel maces which are so much fun and beyond challenging. It's all about the whole body, including what you put in your body as well. To top things off, during every class time, there is a simultaneous class running in strength training and Olympic weightlifting. Because its not all about conditioning, but all recent studies in fitness and keeping your body in top condition is including strength training. And with Luan at the helm who has devoted his career in the fitness world to the study of Olympic weight training, this is the real deal. And don't be afraid if you have never done it. The trainers are there to work your through and make sure your form and movement is where it should be. WH has even formed an Olympic weightlifting team that has been competing around the southeast and doing really well. But not only do you get top equipment and instruction, the community is one of the best I have ever been associated with. Encouraging, open, caring and just people you want to hang with. You really do end of feeling it is your home away from home. The people of WH are here to help you succeed, reach for your best self, and make sure you do it safely. WH is always running deals where you can try it for a week for free or pay for only a month so you can try it before you jump on in and commit. I promise if you try it...you will find your home. Thank you for the training WH!

A lot of gyms have some great qualities, but very few gyms go above and beyond in all areas…read more Wheelhouse is one of those few. No other gym I know of has the same level of professional and intentional coaches and staff. They have gone to great lengths to make the gym both as useful and accessible to as many people as possible. For example, there are regular class options for those who want to be apart of a class, there are drop-in options, and they now have open gym option for people who just want to use the facility to train on their own. Not to mention if you pay for regular classes, you also have open gym access whenever the doors are open. Suffice it to say that if you're looking for an awesome gym in Birmingham, chances are high WHA will meet your needs. Lastly but also importantly, the facility and equipment are top of the line and competition-ready. The strength class uses the Rogue Olympic Weightlifting barbells and plates, and the conditioning side has Concept2 rowers, SkiErg, and Assault AirBikes in addition to also having more Rogue barbells, plates, and dumbbells as well. So much more to say, but Wheelhouse is an easy 5 stars!

My recommendation comes in the form of a Facebook post the morning of the last day of my…read moreparticipation in the 6-week fitness challenge. I checked in to the gym and shared some photos of the previous day. (Photos are of my day not the gym, by the way). "There in spirit. Because my "travel workout" consisted of squatting and pressing this solid piece 10 different times (along with picking up and putting down many other heavy things) over the course of 8 hours yesterday. Every workout I missed this week, made up for and more. Grateful for the proper form learned in class over the last 6 weeks...not to mention the strength gained...that allowed me to be the impromptu 3rd hand to the moving crew I hired. We defied the laws of physics (and Tetris) at least twice. This, after waking at 5:30 to go move, stack, palletize, and wrap 1,900 bricks before the lift driver arrived at 8:00. Got in bed around 4:00 am. Just ask Eric when I emailed him *thinking* I might join the 7:30 PUSH class. Nope. Seems fitting that I would be sore in EVERY place going into my last day. Maybe I'll get some cardio at lunch... #6weeksITF PS - I couldn't photograph myself the times we weren't able to use a dolly so just for context I included two with the helpers to show the activities. Squats, presses, I think there was a farmers carry or three, we definitely did some Russian twists with this, the equivalent to a row, and probably some other movements I haven't learned the names of. (Also, this is a good approximation of how buff I am [feel] since ITF, since I had to duplicate the fellow pictured for the non-dolly lifts. )" I do have this to add: Even though this point I don't know whether I've met my goal or not, I'm giving 5 stars based on the way I feel finishing out. There are pros and cons to every gym. And each has a personality. This one suits mine better than any I've found so far. Best and most knowledgeable coaches (perhaps even within ITF, but I'm biased after spending time with these guys), and a convenient location. Everyone here is very entrepreneurial and each of the coaches is responsible for actually running the gym, which may be an added reason why there seems to be a shared sense of responsibility here. Looking back, I might choose to sign up normally rather than through a 6-week challenge, since I wanted to get fit and health anyway. But at the same time, the regimen and camaraderie of a group probably helped keep me on point, especially with everything that life threw at me during the course: back trouble, loss of a client, gain of two new clients, startup of a side business, and relocation...just to name a few. If you're on the fence about whether this is for you, the 6-week challenge may be for you. If you know what you want and can commit, though, I have no reservations about suggesting you just go ahead and grab a membership now.

I dropped in while I was visiting town for work and the community and programming here was 5 star…read more Coach Eric motivated me through the workout and was overall a great coach. I also loved that the programming was challenging and it definitely made use of the hour class.

I absolutely love this gym. Great atsmopher that is not intimidating. Classes and instructor are…read moreboth challenging and fun. Prices are very reasonable and the hours work well worth my busy schedule. If your looking for a gym with no intimidation and real results then this is the one for you. Real people, real results.

I've been coming here almost a year now. The experience has been great. Professor George teaches…read moreyou more than just technique, he puts a lot of focus the concepts behind jiu jitsu. The environment is very welcoming and it's a great place to train whether you are a colored belt or a brand new white belt.

Great family atmosphere, wonderful place to train. Instructors teach the Jujitsu concepts like no…read morewhere else I've been. I'd give it ten stars if I could.

My daughter is going on 5 years here. She's in a number of the programs including the fun tricks…read moreand weapons classes. She's found a great community here not just within the teaching staff and administration but with her fellow students. If you want a great environment for your kids to challenge them and increase their confidence this is the place to check out

I've been attending B.A.M.A. for close to 5 years now. It's been a great way to get in better…read moreshape, make some new friends, gain confidence, and learn some practical self defense. If you're like me, the gym gets boring to go to by yourself all the time. Here, the class schedule and friends help hold me accountable to going. They offer different classes throughout the week to help with the varied schedules that everyone has. They have family classes, teen & adult classes, and even a MMA type workout class called Cage Fitness.The instructors are great and work to bring out the best in all of their students, and you genuinely feel that they care for the families that attend class there. They have introductory classes they offer to let you get your feet wet and see if it is something that you would enjoy. I would highly recommend giving it a try.

If you are looking for personal training in the Birmingham area, this is the place to be. Kevin has…read morevast knowledge of the body and its exomuscular nervous system. His specialty is strength and conditioning, as well as building explosive and twitchy individuals. The pictures on the wall of the catalog of his trained athletes speak for themselves. Lastly, Kevin has connections to some of the best athletic, on-field coaches & trainers in the area. Though they have their own niche, Coach Woodall, Price, and Swift each also train guys from the gym. Each, again, coaches a wide variety of successful athletes from the area. THERE ARE ALSO CLASSES FOR NON-ATHLETES through Keith! By far the best place to train in Birmingham!

Xtreme Fitness is Birmingham's elite personal training gym. I love it here because you can come…read morefrom any range of health/fitness and come out lean and fit! Kevin, the owner, really knows what he's doing. He's got an athletic background, and even trains budding athletes that have gone on to play big college football. Like any place, come in with your game face because he doesn't care for whiners. He knows what you're capable of, and he'll push you. Don't even think of going anywhere else in Birmingham. This is it.

If your ready for a workout, then this is the place! Rock is an awesome & patient instructor…read more What I like about it is that you are always doing a different workout. It's done in groups but you do everything at your own pace. They have great plans that are economical. Prepped meals are prepared for you to order.

Was in town from Los Angeles visiting family and had the opportunity to get a workout in here…read more Amazing people and a clean training center! Thanks for the hospitality!!!!