Plenty of equipment. If you're into weightlifting, this is the best facility and worth the membership based on the fitness floor alone. It gets busy at peak hours (5pm-8pm) but it's really not too bad. The membership includes two pools, hot tubs, steam rooms, saunas, and some free classes. Also, the membership is national so you can use Lifetime for travel as well. read more

Good gym, not great. I've been going to this gym for a couple of years now and I still think to myself why am I paying this much. Don't get me wrong, its well equipped, very clean, and has almost everything you would wish for in a gym for Columbia, but it lacks in some areas. For one its over crowded. I feel that the membership staff will keep taking people even if it violtes fire code and even if there isn't a parking place available. Two, after you've paid your average $100/month fee you are expected to pay for services like trainers. And if you don't, also getting to know the trainers and staff, you won't even get eye contact from them. The gym is very intimidating and if your not already good looking you will know it by the staff. Also, after your locked in a member rate it will increase, so beware what they say. Just saying... read more

Nice gym but extremely frustrating "policies." Very high pressure sales situation that's annoying at best. Currently paying $80 a month and had 10 free guest passes, BUT YOU CAN'T BRING A GUEST BUT ONCE EVERY 60 DAYS! I like to train with my girlfriend but it's $30 for her to come. The first time we went it was after 9pm, but the front desk assistant let it slide because he had a soul. We went tonight and they shoved a contract in her face as a guest, and this guy came up in a suit and said she couldn't come because she was there last week. So we went home and I just joined another gym. Absolutely horrible experience and the suited salesperson "Member Engagement Advisor" kept going into an office to talk to the manager, who basically said no guests. Great facility but poor policy ridiculous pricing ! read more

It is interesting that a lot of LTFs branches are consistently decreasing their quality of services. It is unfortunate ---- this was a brand that I remained loyal since I was in Michigan in the mid 2000s. Their very restrictive time is not catering to the needs of their customer. Time to find a different gym. read more

I came here as a guest and did a 2 week trial and after that I totally got hooked !!! Any other gym is like cheating ! I was never a gym goer to begin with but ever since I joined I absolutely love to go ! This gym made me a consistent gym goer and I have lost over 15 pounds since May ! Irving is who signed me up and is always so professional and polite every time I see him ! read more

Been a member here for about 4 months now so I figured it was time to write a review. So far so good... I will start with this I normally prefer the weight room heavy gyms, where 80% of the gym is weights and 20% is cardio. But this place totally knocks that thinking out of the park! I honestly wouldn't call this a gym, but rather a fitness complex. They have pools inside, outside, basketball courts, racket ball courts, 3 studios, 1 giant spinning room, and several rock walls... I mean just crazy amount of stuff to do! I will say this, they keep the place very clean and bright. The classes are good and they offer a wide variety. The weight area is good too, not as many smith machines and free standing weight racks as you would expect, but it'll do (I'll get to the negatives in sec). The cardio are is INSANELY large! If you can not find a cardio eq. to work out, then I am sorry you are either way to pickey or just don't want to work out lol... its like a cardio campus haha Those are the pluses :) :) They have a good amount of them The negatives, though few can be deal breakers. 1. This places gets really crowded at peak times (If I have to tell you peak times then you prob. don't go during peak times!! haha) So for classes get there EARLY, like min. 10 mins early or u will be getting a nice cardio kick to the face by your neighbor! 2. On top of their daily classes they have TEAM classes these are done at certain times of the year. Good classes, you learn a decent amount... but they COST a bundle... and come with A TON OF EXTRA costs which NO ONE tells you up front.... and the kicker the trainer who signs you up get commission it!!!! (REALLY REALLY HATE that part) So really beware of hidden costs with certain classes. 3. The trainers are good here, but not the best... you get the feeling that they are churning out clients all day long, which is great for them, but I am looking for someone who is following me and I can trust. I would rate the trainers 6/10 I'd had better at other gyms. Overall a good gym, wide array of classes and trainers, but beware of the costs and crowds. Hey can I get a spot over here... read more

Finally, after going to this gym for the past 3 months, I am deciding to write a review. I was very hesitant about Lifetime during my first few weeks for these reasons: 1) the high cost for my fitness needs (I rarely use the Cafe, Pool, Hot Tub, Yoga classes, Spa, Basketball Court, Rock Climbing Wall, Childcare Center, and PT) 2) 20 minute drive from my home...and once you are at LifeTime, the 5-10 minutes just to find parking during the evening hours (the parking lot is HUGE, and yet the afternoon traffic is pretty substantial) 3) NO LESMILLS CLASSES AT ALL :'( As a LesMills BodyPump certified instructor myself, I love the LesMills programs (BodyPump, CXWORX, GRIT, etc.) -- of course Lifetime has similar courses, but it's really not as top-notch as only an internationally renowned and organized company can produce. But I understand why Lifetime chooses to design its own classes as it is costly for gyms to have the license to run LesMills programs 4) lack of floor space to do my own HIIT workouts -- the aerobics rooms would be the perfect area to do this, but there are almost always classes during the times I am at the gym. There is an area on the second floor for people to use as they will (I use this area to do my core/ab work), but it gets so crowded that there is no way you will not be running into the person next to you if you attempt to crank out some burpees and mountain climbers........... But I decided to stick with Lifetime, and over the course of the past 3 months, I've really learned to appreciate it as my home gym (I go to Gold's Gym on the weekends in D.C.). I go to the gym often, try to go every day, so it's worth the money in my opinion. What I love about the gym: 1) It's a very large gym (not as big as the University of Maryland Rec Center, which I have used throughout my undergraduate and graduate years.....but still very nice) -- you really FEEL like you're part of something bigger (literally..) -- being surrounded by so much equipment, motivated people, and staff really motivates you to work out yourself 2) bright and clean facilities 3) the clean, bright, and large locker room (with unlimited shampoo, conditioner, body wash, lotion, hair spray, razors, shaving cream, cotton swabs, hair dryer, TOWELS, etc. I al 4) friendly front desk/check-in staff. there are a few bad apples in the bunch, but for the most part, the front desk staff is very friendly and welcoming :) 5) the group fitness instructors are very talented and motivating, for the most part. There are a few instructors who really should take a course in group fitness instruction, or find another career, but most of the instructors at Lifetime are top-notch and very knowledgeable and trained. I used to be disappointed about the fact that Lifetime does not have BodyPump classes, but there is a similar "Barbell Strength" class - it's definitely not as well-choreographed as the LesMills counterpart, but the instructors who teach this similar class are wonderful! There is one instructor - Jodi - who is awesome! I love taking her barbell strength class So overall, I highly recommend this gym :) read more

Got a 7 day pass to try out the gym. Weights-equipment is a bit outdated but well maintained, nothing is bolted down, it will move easily. During after work rush hour, will need to wait to use some equipments (olympic racks, benches) Assisted machines are usually available, but the demographic who usually use them isn't high there anyway. Cardio- always available, never a wait for them Basketball+racquet ball courts- i did not use them but they looked clean and up to date Personal training, life spa and other services not included but available Numerous classes, rock wall, dedicated soundproofed yoga studio, indoor and outdoor pool is definitely worth considering Its a onestop shop if you intend to use everything listed. Then again, who is going to spend a whole day at the gym to use everything listed? Personally, not worth the 88 a month plus 100/200 initiation fee. read more

Lifetime is a great gym if you want to workout and stay motivated. It has a great indoor and outdoor with water slides. They have a sauna and steam room to relax in after a workout. Also, they have great fitness groups that will keep you motivated and keep your workouts interesting and fun. I love to go to their yoga classes. They have an a variety of yoga classes from yin and yang to vinyasa flow. Most of the instructors are so kind and want to help you grow. They love to help out in any way possible and definitely make me feel comfortable to work on your yoga growth. They even have yoga basics if you want a place to start, but even if you're not a beginner I would say you can fully enjoy a yoga basics class! The price of the gym membership is pretty pricy, but I guess that's the price you have to pay to get all the amenities included at this gym. They have shaving cream, qtips, razors, towels, and so much more for your use. It is definitely useful if you forgot to bring something to the gym after your workout. So stay fit and love life! :) read more

This gym/health club/business, is not what it was when I first joined almost 5 years ago. Not worth spending a fortune if all you are looking for is a place to workout. read more

Lifetime Fitness. It's a behemoth of a gym. With smaller gyms found in many a shopping center, Lifetime takes the big box approach and manages to come away with advantages from its economies of scale. If interested, Lifetime will give you a tour of the facilities. While I think most people come away impressed, I've listed a few minuses below that staff probably won't mention, or you may not notice until you go here a few times. - Lifetime is quite busy during peak hours, immediately following the general work day (from 5pm to 8ish). Lockers and towels may be in short supply; even a parking spot is difficult to locate. But for the rest of the day: mornings, lunch, and later evenings; things are ok. - I've eaten at the "cafe" a few times, and usually it's been pretty slow with mediocre food. - The outdoor pool is usually full on any sunny weekday after about 1130AM and is packed on weekends. It's usually very difficult to find a spot at the pool for 1 person, much less a group of people. Also, the parking lot is fairly full on weekends in the summer because of the pool. - Some people dislike the fact that there are ads for things everywhere, all the time. (Personally I barely noticed until a coworker complained about it.) There are usually promos in the hallways, posters on the walls, and Lifetime-specific ads on the in-house music video/radio station. - The in-house music isn't deafening but is a bit loud at times, as in I can still hear it when I'm trying to listen to my MP3 player via headphones. - Staff is not great, but decent in terms of friendliness, service. I was bit nit picky, but with that said, I'm happy with the gym especially compared to other options I've seen. Prices are bit steep (although I joined when cost was about $15 cheaper) but personally the difference in price is worth all the extras you get here. read more

Lifetime fitness differentiates itself from other gyms by promoting a (VERY) clean and family-oriented facility. Amenities include free lockers, towels, rock climbing wall, indoor basketball courts, racquetball, squash, indoor pool, outdoor pool, water slides, kids pool, jacuzzi, dry sauna, steam room, hundreds of cardio machines, two or more of every machine, free weights section the size of some gyms, group fitness classes, spinning classes, wireless Internet, spa, and cafe. Personal training is available and encouraged. I completed the body age assessment and metabolic assessment profile, which helped me effectively target specific heart rates for fat burning and cardio strengthening workouts. Using this method, I have been able to lose an additional 20 pounds. WATCH OUT FOR: At peak-hours, the parking lot is full, but you can still grab a cardio machine. If you're attending a group fitness class, make sure to line up outside of the studio ~10 minutes before to get a good spot. INSIDE INFO: Take the core class! Core focuses on abdominal exercises to improve overall strength, balance and coordination. This class will help you improve the foundation muscles for all aspects of your physical fitness. Lifetime Fitness can be summed up as an exclusive/private YMCA/community center. read more

Yes, it has gotten more expensive over the years. All I got out of the upgrade to an "Onyx" facility was better shampoo. Yet the facility is way better than what CA has to offer. I should know, I belonged to CA facilities for twenty years. They should consider a "Senior" discount for those of us on retirement income. Overall , still worth it. read more

I joined Lifetime a year ago, and at the time I joined it was about $15 more a month then CA. The reason I selected Lifetime was because it is bigger and newer then CA and "seemingly" less crowded. I had physical therapy after knee surgery at the place on the side of the Supreme Sports club and used the gym a few times during peak hours and it was crowded to say the least. No parking (anywhere) and a wait for machines. Not cool. Once P/T was done, I joined LifeTime to keep up my muscle strength and shed a few pounds. That was 1.5 years ago. I haven't noticed much of an increase in the crowds in that time, but maybe thats just me. The peak hours of 5-8pm can get crowded, but I've still never had to wait for a cardio machine. The stretching area does get crowded, though. I've only ever had to wait for a particular weight lifting machine because its just the one I wanted to use. For example, they have at least 2 of each machine, 3 of the most popular ones, but if I wanted to use a specific leg press, then I might have to wait or work in with someone else on it. The fees have gone up, I think its $80 a month now for new members; not sure how that compares to CA. There are certainly cheaper gyms to patronize. I like lifetime for the feel of the place as well as the offerings. There's pickup basketball, and except for peak times there are always free courts to shoot around on. It seems like a good family spot, although I have no kids so I can't say for sure. I know I'm lame for paying the ridiculous amount to go there, but what can I say, I'm a sucker for clean locker rooms & showers, abundance of equipment, and ease of use (even when its crowded, I still have no problem using the things I want to use). read more

In the past few months, I've been between gyms trying to find one that suits weightlifting and overall fitness needs, and lifetime fitness is definitely at the top of the list. In terms of weightlifting, they are absolutely stacked with equipment! I was blown away by their weightlifting area. 4 flat bench presses, 5 power rack/deadlifting platforms, another squat rack. Two incline bench presses, a decline, and so much more! Did I mention the plates on plates of weights? This place definitely had me in awe the first moments I saw it. In terms of cardio, they have plenty of treadmills and elliptical, but the one thing that caught my eye was the number of stairclimbers they had. Stairclimbers are hard to come by in some of the gym I have visited, and the fact that they had multiple rows was impressive. The fact that they're one of my favorite cardio machines adds another plus for lifetime fitness in my book. The basketball courts, climbing walls, and indoor and outdoor swimming pools here are another draw since they provide fun alternative fitness activities. Overall, lifetime fitness creates an environment that makes you want to get in shape and be healthy! The steep price tag is potentially worth it if you're local. read more

Hands down, I love the gym. Pros: Fun kids area with climbing maze Great instructors Fun classes HUGE Indoor AND outdoor spas and pools with water slides Eucalyptus Steam Room Spacious weight room Countless Cardio Machines No time limit on machines Cafe Towels Hair driers Open 24/7 363 days a year Cons: Must arriving 10-15 minutes prior to the start of popular classes Classes can be crowded Showers/bathrooms not really the cleanest It's worth every dime and my daughter loves it too! It's not just a gym, it's truly a health club with more resources than you could ever need. read more

I love this place. In my opinion it's one of the best gyms in the area. It is clean, has just about every piece of equipment you can think of, challenging classes,, great instructors and the facilities are just awesome! Yes it is kind of pricey about $130 for a couple but I dont mind paying double for the quality. This place has a spa, hot tubs, cafe, eucalyptus steam room, basketball court, rock climbing wall, keys for the lockers, and an indoor and outdoor pool. The place is just massive similar to the size of a department store. It is 24 hours and the kids club has Mac computers, I mean come on it doesnt get any better. They also always have towels available to use, this is what I can honestly call a health club. In addition there are metabolic classes that you can take for a fee but there are also running and walking clubs that you can get involved with and those are free. Some may complain about the crowds during peak periods but the gym is so large it does not feel crowded once you get it. It an be hard to find a parking space up close, but it is the gym just walk. This gym is perfect for me and after coming here I will never go back to SportFit or anything else. read more

This place is amazing and you could get after any workout routine. Felt like some key equipment was missing in spite of the tremendous amount of equipment in the facility. read more

A great place to work out! Lots of great perks and good equipment. The free classes are great and for the most part very informative. Three pools, 2 saunas (wet and dry), and two hot tubs. The people are all very nice and helpful. Why only two stars? #1. WAY OVERCROWDED. Overcrowded to the point where I have to leave about 1/3 of the time. Why such high fees ($90 a month) if you're not going to cut off at a certain point? I simply wish I could use equipment and find parking. #2. DISGUSTING BATHROOMS. The bathrooms are almost always out of toilet paper, the stall door has been broken for months, one of the urinals doesn't flush, I have tried wiping under the rims of 3 different sink basins and the stuff that came out on the towel was absolutely sickening. #3. THE NEW COMBINATION LOCKERS. I have no idea why they switched to these awful things. They are constantly locking people out ( I see it at least once every time I go, usually 2 or 3 times per visit). The old key system worked great, why change it? Must be a cost issue. I hope that the lifetime people read this review and realize that although I like the gym, they have a few things to work on. read more

Large facility. I took a class and it was pretty good. Reminds me of your better standard class at the gym. If you are super fit, this isn't for you. I liked the locker rooms. There is a an area to just relax, which is great. Although I didn't take advantage of the children's area, everyone seemed to come with their children along with them, which is helpful. I was here because I was visiting family from out of town. Not sure if I would return or not. read more

I agree with so many of the other reviews the gym itself is decent. It's large and has a lot of equipment the main issue is the lack of cleanliness especially in the locker room. My membership is on hold at the moment and I'm contemplating canceling altogether. The men's locker room is Always disgusting. I can't remember a time in 3 years that the locker room has been clean and in order. There's always a pile of towels on the floors, funky smells in the shower area, trash cans overflowing etc. I once saw the general manager cleaning the locker room and I respected him for that but I couldn't help think, as a general manager why are you having to clean the locker room? You aren't above it but you should have a team that is constantly in there cleaning and tidying up. Part of the issue, I realize are the members, many of them don't care about their impact to the other people. The locker room has become a hang out space, especially in the afternoons. I often jokingly give people a hard time. Are you here to workout or just hang out in the locker room? Once you get cleaned up or whatever get out. The space is already tight we don't need 100 people in here just standing around. The overall cleanliness of the gym is poor. You will never see an attendant walking around cleaning the equipment and with COVID this is critical. The gym started closing overnight so they can clean the gym thoroughly but it shows for maybe an hour after they open and it doesn't appear that touch anything until they close again. A membership here is pricy but it doesn't appear that they are putting money back into the gym. While it is a smaller location the Rockville location is 1000 times better with regard to maintenance and cleanliness. read more

I've been a member of this gym for about two years now, and still love everything about it. The facility is shockingly clean and the eucalyptus steam room stands out after a hard workout. And despite the blatant money-making machine that this gym is ($80 a month for a single membership? Really?), there's simply no comparison in size, equipment, and amenities in the area. Our fees as a couple began at $110/month when we joined, and recently were raised to $115/month. Not bad for what you get! I go to the gym right after work, 3 times a week, and it can be a really far walk from the parking lot (especially early in the year with the new years resolutioners, but they're normally cleared out by February). However, the number of machines mean I don't normally wait or can work in another exercise until the machine I want is free. I've never had to wait for a cardio machine. I have found the gym-goers here are a very fit-minded group and I don't see the typical meat market attitudes in a lot of other gyms (though perhaps that may have more to do with my appearance ;)). Back in the locker room, modern amenities including soap and shampoo dispensers in the showers, plentiful fresh towels, and many good-quality hairdryers await you. The studios offer a wide variety of classes, and when not in use, can be used by members for exercise, dance, or stretching. As a professional dancer, I make use of the studio in this way and appreciate its availability. The outdoor pool in the summer is another favorite (nothing like a couple waterslides to make you feel about 10 years old again) but can get very crowded.The staff are generally friendly, the Life Cafe is a little pricey but convenient, and I have yet to use the spa/salon (though it does look nice). Overall, this gym is great for individuals and families alike, and I'd highly recommend you check it out if you're serious about fitness. read more

The club is very packed and large area is closed for renovation and the manager is not responding at all. This is the worst time to join the club. read more

Great gym and be ready to pay for it. If money is an issue don't complain and go somewhere else. Lots of machines, services. Like any other business, they want your money and you need to plan accordingly. Once a month fee of $99 is a lot for a gym but if it keeps you motivated to exercise then go for it. Love the locker rooms, they have everything from towels, shampoo/coditioner/shaving cream/sauna/towels/blow dryers, etc. Trainers are great. They can help you personalize a work out just for you. My workout routine has helped me improve myself. Every so often they will have special deals. Nothing but great things to say about this gym. If you have the money, go for it! read more

I've been going to this gym for three months now. I wanted to really experience it before writing a review. Everyone from the front desk, spa, cafe, locker room attendants are very friendly and helpful. Suzy in the spa gives one of the best pedicures I have ever had. The food in the cafe is pretty tasty and a variety of options are readily available. I absolutely LOVE that there is an adults only pool where I can swim my laps. I love the barbell strength class with Jodi. She is energetic and makes the class fun. Hot vinyasa with Anne is also a class I've enjoyed. She is very friendly and patient and made this beginner feel more comfortable. The amenities are out of this world. The eucalyptus steam room is great! I can't imagine ever going to another gym. This place is the best!! read more

I'm giving the gym 4 stars because my fiancé and I absolutely love it, but I had a very bad experience at the spa. I decided to reward myself with a mani pedi and it was terrible. I will never again stray away from the inexpensive Asian salons. First the shellack was done horribly. The first day 2 of my nails chipped. I also had to reshape all of my nails because the had jagged edges. The price was also outrageous...no foot/leg massage or hand massage and my toe nails chipped after the first day...never again. On a positive note the gym is amazing!! Always lots of machines and even when it's busy you'll find numerous open machines. The personal training is amazing and very motivating. :-) read more

If I had to put it in simple words I can just live here! Their lockers rooms are one of the best in the world! Steam room ,the climbing zone, the yoga studio are my daily places to be now. This has place has brought so much life back to my life. read more

Let me start by saying I absolutely LOooooovvvvvveeee it at LifeTIme Fitness seriously love. I have been dreading working out and finding a gym was not high on my list of things to do although it should be (don't judge me please :) ) Any who I've impulsively signed myself for many gyms only to have that impulse come right back and bite me in the... (fill in the blank)! However, when I came to Lifetime Fitness , I decided that I wanted to take my time and really get a feel for the place. In actuality it only took about 1 visits to understand the amazing amenities and endless possibilities that are offered at this amazing establishment. Lets start with the basics! They have a vast array of cardio equipment all sprawled out in a fully proportionate and comfortable layout. Their locker rooms (which I find are often overlooked in the decision making process of signing up for a gym) are large spacious and maintained to a high cleaning standards. There has yet to be a shortage of towels (yes this is a big selling point to me). Their free weight area is very comprehensive and you'll never really have a day where you think to yourself " I feel like I have nothing new to do here". If that thought ever comes across your thought process you've simply avoided thinking outside the box. With a plethora of classes included in your membership, rock wall climbing, a pool, you really aren't going out of your comfort zone. All in all, this is an absolutely spectacular sports and health center. Filled to the brim with innovative ways to obtain that healthy lifestyle we should all assimilate. Not to mention the amazingly helpful staff there. Seriously, you can't go wrong with a membership at Life Time Fitness. read more

I'd been going to Supreme for years, then I let my membership go, thinking that I'd be better about using the equipment I have at home. Yeah, that was a lie I told myself. So XX pounds later, I said, "Gee, I'd better get my fat *ss back to the gym!" I was figuring on just going back to Supreme, but thought I'd give Lifetime a chance, even though it's far more expensive. I'm confident I made the right choice. There are a million pieces of equipment, cardio and weight-training. I have never had to wait even a moment, even at peak hours, to get on a treadmill or StairMaster or whatever cardio I was looking for. Addition 1/12/09: Even with the Resolutioner glut, things still seem manageable. read more

They don't do one day passes. I got dropped off here and had to wait in the cold to get a ride to another gym. I'm glad I did though because now I'm a member of a better gym. I'll never come here again... read more

I've been a member of Lifetime since they opened in 2005. I've never had a complaint, the prices are high in comparison to the rinky-dink gyms in the area. But you do in fact get what you pay for. Why go waste time with the rest when you can pay for the best? I started going to the LifeSpa in July, I wish I could go everyday. I had a 90 minute hot stone and facial. Having a two year old boy, ten year old boy; I'm in a house of men- I hardly get a moment to myself. I am glad I took some time for myself and got pampered. The hot stone was heavenly, I only remember the therapist waking me up at the conclusion of the massage, I am sure that I was snoring while she was relaxing me. I got a facial and have had several more at LT since July, the aesthetician is a beast, she really know what shes doing. She takes her time and makes you aware of her plan. At the end of my face felt clean, a few days later my face looked bright, no makeup necessary. This lasts for WEEKS. I get compliments on my skin at every turn. If you have the time please look into a facial with Dawn and a massage from Christina. You will be glad you did The only reason why I gave up 4 stars is because the spa no longer does hot stone massage which is my favorite. read more

This place rocks i havent been there to workout yet but the staff is awesome and if you ever have an problems just ask for Luke!! He's Awesome! Now if only i could stop working so much to enjoy this fabulous 24hr gym :) FYI they have an awesome facility for kids of all ages....they have Macs in the kids area...OMG I cant wait to take my daughter :) read more

Great facilities. This place has everything. Pools. Spas. Saunas Hot tubs. Racket ball. Basketball. Rock climbing. Cardio. Weights. Yoga. Spin. Pallotties. Classes. Great Trainers. Unfortunately it is Very expensive and customer service is poor. Bathrooms and Locker rooms are always dirty. Customer service staff are generally rude. Management has turned over several times but nothing gets better. We've been been members for years and we are ready for a change. read more

This is pretty much the biggest, fanciest, shiniest gym around. They have practically all the equipment you could want (even a rock wall), and surprisingly, it is actually large enough that you can generally get one of the machines even during peak hours. Their machines are in generally good condition, well kept, and clean. They also have a cafe with wifi if you decide you need a break. I only have a couple of minor complaints here: starting with the price. Honestly, I think $80/month is pretty high. I've also found some of the staff to be less-than-helpful. Their incentives, the Fitness Bucks or whatever it's called are practically useless. And if you take their fitness exam, they really stick it to you, then try and sell you heart rate monitors and other seemingly unnecessary (and expensive) equipment. Anyways, overall, it's a great place to exercise, and if you're willing to front the cash for such a thing, it's a worthwhile endeavor. It's also one of they only 24-hour gyms around. They have a variety of courts, pools, and classes - so you're bound to find something that suits your fancy. read more

Place is a total joke.... Ripping people off for 110$ monthy..... That's absolutely and totally absurd.... Leaving us old time members behind and upping our rates.... No thanks so glad I cancelled last month! read more

BEST location I've been to! Wish they were this good in Fairfax Virginia - but sadly they are not. Their overnight staff is/was knowledgeable and friendly. Facility looks impeccable and their equipment is always clean and like new! read more

Rarely do I give such poor reviews unless I feel it's warranted and in this case... it is. I was in Columbia, MD for a work trip and this was the closest gym to my hotel. Upon arrival, it took 5 employees and 15 minutes to find someone with an access code or a pin that could issue me a Guest pass. Strike one. Then when they finally found someone, the gal told me it was $30 for a ONE day guest pass. What!? Strike two. Finally, I handed her my credit card and asked for a receipt and she said she couldn't issue one because her card machine is down. Strike three. I walked out and went to Gold's Gym in Elkridge instead. It's not as nice but has all the equipment you would need to get in a good workout. Plus, $15 guest pass. Save yourself the time and money and just go to Gold's instead. read more

Something really needs to be done about the people there...I get it, it's a gym, but you all need to hire babysitters to something to manage the adults. I had to max out the volume on my headphones last night because there was a group of about 5-6 grown men running around and talking, I'm sorry, yelling, about how "I smoke weed, got piss drunk, and I still look sexy as f***." It's not a club.. read more

This review applies to their customer service and staff, not the amenities or club itself, but I feel that the poor attitude of staff members is the reason I will be cancelling my membership. I called this morning to add my wife to my onyx elite membership and was told there were 40-50 dollars in fees. I nicely requested if it was possible to waive it (I had previously had the fee waived at a nearby club) and was transferred to a manager on duty. The "manager" picked up the phone and was immediately rude and said they do not waive fees, period. That's totally fine and I explained that I had done it at a nearby club to which he responded that I could talk to an actual manager when he returns on Monday. What? So who are you? I assume this guy didn't have any real authority and perhaps wasnt able to help for that reason. Either way, I thanked him for his time and in the middle of telling him I was going to come Monday, he hung up. I don't know about you all, but if I'm paying over 100 dollars a month for a gym membership, the customer service could at least be decent. If I could give 0 stars here, I would. Will be cancelling my membership immediately or at least staying away from this location. read more

This gym is overpriced, overcrowded, and DIRTY. I have been a member of Lifetime Gym for almost two years and the quality, service, and clientele have rapidly decreased in that short amount of time. My membership for me and my other half started at $140 per month and now I was just notified that it is increasing to $150 per month. I would honestly have no problem paying the extra $120 a year if I saw improvements and changes for the positive, but that is not the case. I sent a message on Lifetime's website questioning the membership fee increase and still have NOT heard a word. Every negative review on Yelp and Google is pretty much 100% accurate. The parking lot is a road rage incident waiting to happen. I have seen many people parking in the handicapped parking spaces and clearly aren't handicapped, trash and litter in the parking lot, cars in the motorcycle only spots, and teenagers smoking pot. I have brought up these issues before and nothing is ever done about it. The group fitness classes are wonderful, but you must arrive early just to get a space. They are generally overcrowded, but was told that group fitness classes get canceled if they aren't reaching a high volume of members. The cardio area has plenty of machines, but usually several of them are always out of commission. The floors and equipment are absolutely filthy and disgusting. There is hair caked in 500 people's sweat from the last five months. The reason that the gym allegedly closes overnight is because they want perform "deep cleaning." My. Ass. The studio floors are also disgusting....hair everywhere! I have gotten random hairs in my towels and wiped my face with it. I almost puked. Why is it that I NEVER see anyone cleaning the floors and machines? I work out five to six times a week and no one is cleaning. If I work out later in the evening, I will occasionally see personal trainers picking up used towels or putting weights back....and that sure as heck not their job. They were hired to train and coach, not be a cleaning lady. The members are lazy and leave weights everywhere, throw their towels wherever they please, and don't wipe down machines. Would they do this in their own homes? My mother taught be better than that. The so called "disinfectant wipes" usually run out in the dispensers, so just think about that the next time you use a machine. Who just sat on it and didn't clean it? What are they spreading around the gym? I cannot wait until another gym comes to the area and gives Lifetime some competition. Also, how disingenuous are the responses from Lifetime after we leave a review? Oh we strive for excellence and blah blah blah. No you don't, or else you wouldn't have all of these negative reviews. Just more BS lip service. Don't waste your time. #choosecilvility #choose2bekind ....more Howard County BS read more