I have been out of the exercise game for about four years. I do not like regular gyms. I love this…read moreplace. The minute you walk in the door you feel welcome and comfortable. The small class sizes are perfect. The instructors are wonderful. Everyone in these classes are friendly !! I have signed for the next level fit camp from the beginner boot camp. If you are just starting or starting over this is the place to be. This also a place for people who enjoy happy classes and friendly staff. I am so glad I found this place. I am from Queensbury, but yelp moved me to california haha.

I started here a month ago for their beginner boot camp. I had not exercised in years. This was the…read moreperfect opportunity to begin again. Everyone in the class was in the same boat - friendly, supportive, fun - we all worked together and we tested our fitness levels at the beginning and then at the end of the 4 weeks - everyone in the class, from age 17 to almost 70 made great strides - the amount of energy, stamina, and ability is amazing. Loved how they taught proper form, how to use various pieces of equipment such as suspension bands, exercise balls, kettle bells, battle ropes and more. The trainers are friendly, energetic, challenging and motivating. I am already seeing results and cannot wait to move to the next level for the next 6 months going 3x per week. It is really a great place - my only regret is not starting sooner. Believe me, if I LOVE going to my classes and want exercise and good nutrition to be a part of my life - ANYBODY can do this. If you are at a higher level, they offer classes for you, too. You only compete with yourself. This is not a gym - no boring treadmills - the small class sizes and ability to have one on one training as well is amazing. They also offer drop in capabilities (pay by the class if you want to try it out) as well as contracts. Massage, yoga, and even belly dancing are available! I cannot say enough good things!!!!

My son, 9, is active and athletic. Every year, we have been sending him for different sport…read moreactivities, such as baseball, soccer, basketball, swimming, ... Most of the time, he was passive about the training. I've never thought Wushu is "his thing" until one day he visited CMAA. He has been so dedicated to the sport that he doesn't want to miss any training - very much proactive. As the result, he has excelled well and won gold medals in recent regional and national competitions. I have been trying to figure out the "hooks." First of all, the amazing coach. Lucas is the owner and instructor. He's Caucasian, but he knows Chinese martial arts no less than Chines athletes. He studied in China for a few years and is able to read the Kong Fu code book that most Chinese could not even comprehend. Above all, he knows how to teach. He motivates not pushing. He paces each student's progress based on individual readiness. He not only teaches moves, but ethics and discipline. My son constantly paraphrases the words Lucas uses, like "early is on-time, on-time is late, and late is unacceptable...""virtuosity is doing common things uncommonly well..." The training facility is new (a year and half) and tastefully decorated. The schedule is flexible and you can find proper time slots easier than many other schools. The students there are also amazing. My son is friend with almost every student; some of them are years older. In class, they help each other. After school, they are buddies. Considering after almost a year training at CMAA, my son is still so crazy about Wushu, Lucas must be doing something right!

I started training in Tai Chi at a later point in my life. What I've found is that tai chi…read moreenhances most aspects of my daily life. Specifically, my balance and coordination have improved allowing me to do other sports with more confidence and success. My other sports include cycling and skiing. In addition, the Qigong practice helps me with calmness, clear thinking and patience as I go through each day. I highly recommend the Chinese Martial Arts Academy because of the experience, caring and kindness of the people who provide teaching there. It is a very friendly and homey environment for all.

This place absolutely changed my life! I am very shy so starting at a new gym was very intimidating…read moreto me. I did their Launch Program which was an awesome jump start to getting into the classes. I have had trouble in the past sticking to a workout routine, as I'm sure a lot of people do. That has not been the case since I started going to CRL, its addicting. The coaches and people are amazing. Everyone is super welcoming and no matter if you are in great shape or just starting out the workouts are manageable/challenging, its really all about how much YOU want to push yourself. Along with crossfit they also offer spartan, olympic weightlifting, and mobility classes which are just as awesome. The coaches are all very knowledgable and want to help you be the best you can be. You can tell they love what they do. Melissa and Sam started something great here. I cannot say enough good things about this place!

Wonderful community of women working out! Awesome trainers and a variety of classes to try. Been in…read morelove with them for years

I can't believe I am using Yelp as an effort to get this owner to leave me alone once and for all…read more Alas, I wanted so badly to give this a great review. And honestly, based on the (majority) of the workouts (if you can handle all the chatty women and/or CrossFit knockoffs), it's not a bad place. I joined at the recommendation of both my neighbor, and my coworker. I also recommended it to 3 other coworkers. Less than two years later, NONE of us are going anymore (yep--that's SIX people gone). Why? Because not only do you get bombarded constantly with rambling, inappropriate, unhinged emails from the owner, but also because she lacks basic social skills and cues, you will hear all about her never-ending behind-the-scenes drama with various landlords, property managers, other businesses, etc. She completely lacks any insight that her customers don't need a constant stream of what's in her head or her angst, but she does it anyway. And don't even think about giving her feedback on this, because you'll then become the target of said ramblings--I have requested for WEEKS (**she is selectively forgetting her Facebook crazytrain as well as last year when I first told her I was stepping away...how convenient**) she stop contacting me, and I can expect a daily email of her playing dumb and most recently, telling me l "need help" and I "thrive on conflict." (Really? What happened in Burnt Hills, Amanda?) And yet, I'm not the one losing customers to more professional outfits. Go figure....It got so bad, I let my 3 prepaid classes expire, as did my coworker, because we just couldn't deal with being forced to watch The Amanda Show anymore. If you decide to go to Girl Fight be prepared to deal with the thin-skinned drama queen owner who can't seem to put together why she constantly ends up losing business. Seriously--save your money. Buy your own bag and gloves. There are lots of online PROFESSIONAL classes that will give you what you need, without all the hassle. PS: I anticipate her replying here with more of the same and/or getting another one of her crazy emails, and if (when) she does, I'll be sure to share it here. Can you imagine being this unstable and insecure that you can't refrain from replying to a Yelp comment (newsflash, sweets, I am not "contacting your business" ...and I stand by everything I said. This woman is unstable, disrespectful of boundaries, and lacks professionalism. See for yourself, because she is letting her crazy flag fly for you all to see...and know that IF YOU SIGN UP WITH GF THIS IS THE KIND OF CRAZY YOU ARE IN FOR EVEN WHEN YOU HAVEN'T ATTENDED CLASS FOR A YEAR AND A HALF. PS: she's right. I hadn't been to a class in a while, but unfortunately that doesn't mean I am exempt from her crazy emails rambling on and on and on...same stuff on Facebook. All these months later. Update #2: zero reviews since 2017 and now 2 in the last 4 hours...including one BY AN EMPLOYEE!!!THIS WOMAN IS INSANE, but fun to watch as she just can't seem to stop digging herself deeper and deeper.

my favorite place for pilates. tower, mat, reformers. instructors are great! clean environment as…read morewell.

the one and only place i have been or will go to for pilates. all the instructors are amazing in…read moretheir own way. you will quickly know who is your favorite depending on how you prefer class to go. most group classes are full (8 people) but still feels personal and most instructors will assist in form in a very kind and helpful way. all the other attendees are always respectful and consist of all ages/genders. their booking app is very easy to use and payment via card/venmo is extremely easy. always feel it afterwards in the best way!! thanks nahar and everyone else for a great experience.

This was my first time trying a Bungee Fitness class. First I will start by saying this is a FUN…read moreclass! Definitely a lot easier to do a lot of the movements while on the bungee. The reason why I'm giving 3 stars is that this was my first time and I felt like the instructor wasn't really thorough when it came to getting settled in the bungee. I would've appreciate some more dialogue when it came to getting myself situated. I also couldn't help but feel there was a bit of favoritism in the class between instructor and regulars who come here. Since I was visiting the area I probably won't return again, but hoping they open a location in CT!

This was so fun! I…read morewent here with a weight loss group for a private session. It was about 45 minutes strapped into a bungee cord and jumping all about and getting a sweat on. It was a very fun and accepting environment and the instructor was very nice. For a first class, it was pretty easy to get comfortable with the bungee. It's a challenge for your core to hold yourself up but your stomach in some moves, but it's honestly really fun so you barely notice. It's a little more expensive than some other fitness classes, but really cool to do once in a while to change it up. Check it out!

Will's experience with Joong Do Kwan is amazing and I've had a great experience learning for a few…read moremonths, this is not just another Taekwando or Karate dojo, it is a specialized martial art which includes the full body and mind awareness and form. There is a lot of detail on form which takes the long view on progress. This long view is a different approach than the sport based curriculum I've seen at karate in the past. The core work is a big positive that has benefited other life activities.

Absolutely the best gym w even better trainers. The programs they make for you are incredible. I've…read morepersonally lost close to 60#. Do yourself a favor and stop in to see Mike & Dan.

I highly recommend this gym to everyone. Dan and Mike are amazing with their training. They have…read morebeen training D1 and D3 athletes along with local school athletes that want to improve their game. They train athletes in all different sports. They always make you feel welcomed and comfortable being there. My son was training at another gym and had back and arm problems from not lifting correctly. After coming here they showed him how to lift correctly. They got his back and arm stronger doing it a proper way. He went through the baseball season with no back or arm pain thanks to them. He also got stronger and faster with his personal plan for training. They both have college education (not just a certified trainer) that sets the apart from other trainers. I've learned that you really have to check out the background of your trainer. There are great adult classes also. You need to check out this gym.