Purchased a one week membership during a recent trip to Birmingham. This is my second experience at…read moreSculpt (last in November of 2024), and it has only gotten better. They are a small gym with 24 hour access. Matt was very easy to work with to gain access to the gym even though I arrived to Birmingham late on a weekend. They have expanded their equipment inventory since my last visit and remain well equipped for aerobic training (treadmills, stair climbers, bikes, Ergs, Ski-erg, etc.) as well as functional training balls, bands, sleds, etc.) while maintaining the character of a weightlifting gym with an ample supply of machines and free weights, benches and racks, as well as some slightly more esoteric offerings (Kabuki bar, ladder bar, belt squat machine). I have nothing negative to say about the gym at all. My personal preference is to have no music in a gym during off hours so that I can more easily hear what I want through headphones, but I suspect I am in the minority on that point.

Destin, the owner is fantastic. She allows day passes so we made a trip over here while in town. We…read morefound everything we needed here and it was clean, well stocked and everyone was warm and friendly. She greeted us right at the door after we made an appointment to come in. We couldn't have asked for a smoother system. I think the thing that struck me most about this gym is that there was no "dude" energy or bad gym bro attitude where people tell you how to do things or stare or do any uncomfortable things to make you feel unwelcome. This is a beautiful thing and often absent in gym environments. As someone who's worked out with free weights for over 3 decades, I appreciate being left alone and not feeling uncomfortable. I imagine it would also be refreshing for the younger ladies as I remember getting hassled in my youth by guys like that. More gyms need to foster this environment and understand that girls lift also. Who knows, they may be working on something different or have information that you don't have. I wish there was a gym like this in my area, I would join in a heartbeat. Thanks for the pleasant, stress free workout environment!

I'm a personal trainer and have had the chance to work with Marlon personally. He is very…read moreknowledgeable about his work, extremely qualified for the services he offers. What I love about his work is that he takes the time to assess the client overall to determine which muscles are of primary importance to stretch and which muscles are of primary importance to strengthen. That is the first thing you want in a trainer is good detective work. He is patient and easy going with a strategic plan in mind to improve the client's performance and function for daily life routines while building a nice physique in the process! His studio is in the heart of English Village, extremely convenient. I love that there are no studio prices currently, so his price is very affordable. I highly recommend Marlon and his services.

Marlon is a knowledgable and conscientious trainer who is dedicated to helping people achieve their…read moregoals. He is patient and works well with clients regardless of fitness level. I'm blown away with my results so far, and would recommend his gym to anyone looking to get into great shape.

If you're looking for a gym with a personal trainer with nutritional and evidence based fitness…read moreknowledge, Fit 280 is your best choice. Del, the personal trainer, will listen to what your fitness goals and create a realistic plan to help you achieve what you want. For me, I wanted to know the benefits about intermittent fasting, an appropriate meal plan, and an exercise routine to help me lose my abdominal fat. Del took the time and effort to write up on a marker board what exercises to do, what food to eat, and completely answer my knowledge gaps. In just 6 weeks, I was able to drop my body fat percentage by 5%. It wasn't easy, but I couldn't have done it without Del's help. Aside from personal training, there are 1 hour early morning + late afternoon classes Monday to Friday (and Saturday mornings) in which you will do extensive circuit workout routines. These are extremely helpful because these routines are both challenging and motivational. Del oversees each person and develops a plan whether it's weight loss or weight gain. The gym has squat racks, bench press bars, ropes, cycles, and much more. It is extremely well ventilated, several clean bathrooms, and cubicles to store your belongings. Water is available in a small refrigerator. The atmosphere is relaxed. Every gym member is chill and super supportive. I would highly recommend this gym and Del to anyone looking for fitness classes or personal training in Birmingham!

From the owner: What makes us different than other studios or gyms is that you aren’t joining a gym, you’re hiring…read morea coach! We design and implement personalized training plans for every aspect of weight loss. In short, we offer personal training that doesn't end when you walk out the door. Each client is in constant contact with their trainer whenever they need help, is given a program to follow even on the days that they aren't working with their trainer, and is given constant workout and nutritional updates throughout their weight loss journey. Here, at Fit 280, we pride ourselves on giving realistic and easy to follow nutrition guides. We do not crash diet our clients and we do not deprive clients of their favorite foods if we can help it. Another great thing about Fit 280 is every member that walks through the door is a training client. There are no general gym members to crowd the facility.

Was a good place to workout before they "updated" the equipment. They greatly reduced the amount of…read moremachines to make room for free weights. The 30 minute circuit was removed from its area and now supplements the machines they removed so the gym doesn't look sparse. This means it is almost impossible to complete a 30 minute circuit in time (and keep your heart rate up) because you will have to wait for the people who camp out on the machines to rest between their 3 sets on one machine. The majority of people there camp out on machines texting or scrolling on phones while they rest. It takes awhile to complete muscle groups on machines because of this. Until this location brings back the dedicated 30 minute circuit and adds machines back, I will not return. Joining another gym next month. Sad about management's change to attract free weight body builders by losing members who prefer machines and a quick workout. I really liked it before the change and referred a lot of people there.

This used to be a great location, until they "updated". They deleted many machines I used daily,…read morethere is no more 30 minute work out room, it's basically unorganized. I will not go back to this location.

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 am very impressed and pleased with Stacey's knowledge of the body and impacts to it by various…read moreexercises. She also has food knowledge that impacts our body and the way it feels. She takes time with each individual to help them with their concerns and provided positive feedback. She is a partner!

Stacy is great as a motivator, instructor and friend. She learns what issues you have physically…read moreand then creates an exercise plan to best help you. She takes time to discuss what is bothering you or what medical issues and limitations you might have before she does any training. She also encourages a healthy eating style and does extensive research on any maedical issue you have to better help your physical fitness plan. I highly encourage anyone that wants someone for training and education on nutrition to work with Stacy.

This is the place that Yelp should allow me to rate it 100 stars rather than just 5. This is the…read morebest place to experience exercise guidance in the entire world. Every coach that is a part of this gym are the most knowledgeable and encouraging people that you can have for your time working out. This place will blow your mind of how much better you feel every single time rather than just going to a walk-in gym or other places. This place is something you should absolutely go to and do a trial run experience bc I'm sure you will fully commit after you do a trial run. It is awesome.

I've been lucky enough to be apart of this community for 8 years now, and it has changed my life…read more If you want an encouraging community that strives to make each other better then you've found the right place. No matter where you are in your fitness journey, this community will welcome you with open arms.

This gym is popping! I came here last week around 5pm and was lucky to find a parking space. I knew…read moreI was in the prime "people getting off work" time of the day. They have a big parking lot, but there were just so many people! I would guesstimate there are about 200 spaces and about that many people working out when I came. They had a couple of cool programs going on. I participated in half of the Zumba class then a spin class afterwards. They have plenty of cardio machines like treadmills, bikes, and ellipticals. They were lots of weights too. After that I tried some of the weight machines. They also had an E-gym I'm pretty curious about. I will say the gym is kind of a maze the way it's built so I did get lost a few times. But it also just added more to being separated/sectioned off. It feels like there are ten different gyms all in one building which I did like!

I normally don't venture out to this YMCA, but I had errands to run on this side of town, so I…read morefigured I'll check this place out. The gym is big, but when it comes to the cardio and weight room, it feels claustrophobic when it's crowded. The men's restroom is located upstairs and is always kept clean. They do have a nice jacuzzi which I haven't used yet. Customer service is average which some employees greet you walking in and leaving and some don't which I don't take it seriously.

In home personal training at its finest! Great customer service, highly knowledgeable trainers and…read morevery convenient for my busy schedule! I highly recommend HomeFit!

I began with Homefit about 2 years ago. Working from home and caregiving for my mom prevented me…read morefrom being able to go the gym regularly. I was so lucky to find Homefit because now the gym comes to me. My Homefit trainer, Cody, is committed to increasing my fitness goals and improving my health. He's always challenging me with new exercises that strengthen and enhance my workouts, even on days we do not train. He's flexible and open to unexpected schedule changes. With Homefit, I am more healthy than I've ever been. Thanks Cody and Homefit for your services and your committment to improving my health and wellness at my home.

I recently tried a beginner aerial yoga class at Aero Joe and overall had a good experience. This…read morewas my first time trying anything like this, so I was a little nervous. The instructions said to arrive early to sign waivers and get settled, so we arrived about 25 minutes before class to change, but no one was there yet and we had to wait about 10 minutes before someone arrived. There is a parking lot on both sides of the building which made parking easy. I would also recommend wearing long sleeves so the silks don't rub under your arms, and avoiding loose fitted clothing and jewelry so nothing snags while you're in the silks. One class was $35, but they also have a deal for 3 classes for $49 which seems like a great option if you plan to go back. Once class started, I really enjoyed it. Rachel was super nice, patient, and helpful, especially for beginners. She did a great job walking us through how to use the silks and made sure everyone felt comfortable. The class was fun, different, and a great introduction to aerial yoga. I would definitely take another class again!

every class I've taken and every instructor at this studio is excellent. I love Pilates, so I go…read morehere when I am visiting family in Birmingham. I actually tried an aerial yoga class., And it was fun!