Five Star Fitness AZ is more than just a gym, it's an environment where you come in to get better,…read moreand the people around you make you want to level up. What separates this place from most gyms in Scottsdale is the environment and the people. You can find guidance, build real connections, meet mentors, and surround yourself with people who are genuinely pushing themselves. The owner (Mr Jay Dang) is also there every single day, actively involved in the day-to-day operations, which is rare and makes a huge difference in how smoothly the gym runs. The equipment is clean, the atmosphere is welcoming, and the people have great energy. And if you take content seriously, this is a completely different experience from your typical commercial gym. You can pull out a tripod, film your workouts, and create content without feeling like the weird guy in the corner. Everyone understands that this is a place to work, create, and get better. If you're serious about elevating your fitness, your network, and the people you surround yourself with, Five Star is the type of investment that goes beyond a gym membership. If you can afford it and you're serious about leveling up, I genuinely think it's one of the best environments in Arizona!!!

Amazing gym, people, and amenities. If you have the money to spend on your health, these are the…read morepeople to have in your pocket. They will text you and help with accountability! Quality and pretty people vibes all around

The LA fitness closed near me so I decided to try this gym. I wish I had joined a lot sooner. Your…read morefirst time there they give you a free day pass to try it out. They have a lot of cool and different machines I have never seen before. After 8:00 PM it's kinda a ghost town and you can use any machines you want for the most part. Before I started going here, i heard that it has a lot of body builders that come here. I recommend checking it out for yourself.

Just moved to the area and needed a gym to meet all my needs! Convenience Weights Price checked all…read morethe boxes! Never have to wait on Machines or benches. Corbin at Front Desk. was very helpful! Even got my wife to join. She was looking at LA Fitness and Mountain Side but joined Independence! Definitely has made the move much easier. Thankyou.

I've only taken three strength training classes so far, but they've all been great. The workouts…read moreare effective, creative, and genuinely fun. I also love the layout of the gym it's clean, well spaced out, and the equipment is great. My only con so far is that, in my experience, the trainers haven't been very engaged with the class or offered much guidance on form. One of the things I love most about group fitness is when instructors hype up the room & shouting out members, offering motivation, or demoing the moves alongside the class instead of just in the beginning and I haven't really seen that yet. That said, the staff are all super friendly, the gym offers so much more than just strength training (which I'm excited to explore), and the playlists are a solid 10/10. If you're in Scottsdale or just want to try a new gym I highly recommend this one!

Took the 5AM Strength Circuit class at BODI today and had an amazing experience! Natelle was our…read morecoach, and she absolutely brought it. Her energy was contagious, especially for such an early class, and she kept the entire group fired up from start to finish. As a newcomer as I have not been to the location in over 8 years, I really appreciated how she took the time to guide me through the movements, made sure I felt confident with the form, and most importantly--made me feel so welcome. You can tell she genuinely loves what she does, and it shows in how she connects with everyone in the room. Plenty of parking, places to shower, 2 rooms vibed with energy for different classes.

Change can be incredibly difficult. When I moved here from Oregon 9 months ago, I was very unhappy…read morewhere I was at health wise. I had just graduated from college and was weighing at 165lbs. I was always feeling tired, bloated, and weak. For almost 2 months without a job I tried working out on my own. Going on walks with my dog, doing 24 minute HIIT's here and there in my own home, but I wasn't feeling any stronger and wasn't seeing the changes I wanted to see. One day my mom came home from seeing a personal trainer. She told me I would love her and should give it a shot. I had never worked with a personal trainer before. I have been on countless sport teams up until college. I had done workouts with friends. Did a program called BBG my sophomore year of college, but never thought of going to a personal trainer. The first day I went to see Nadine, changed my life for the better. Don't get me wrong, the first day was hell. I could easily see me working out on my own hadn't done much at all after one workout with Nadine. But, I knew I found someone who would push me. So, I kept showing up. I have been seeing Nadine constantly 2-3 times a week for 7 months. I know weight matters to some, so I will share that I have dropped down to 145lbs. I HUGE factor in that is nutrition. Which I am 90% vegan. HOWEVER. I have never felt SO strong. The weight doesn't matter to me. The physical appearance doesn't matter to me. What does matter to me is the feeling of being STRONG. 7 months of hard work. 7 months of her pushing me to places I didn't know I could be pushed, and showing me I'm hella of a lot stronger than I ever thought I was. Nadine wants the best for her clients. If you let her work with you, push you outside your comfort zone, and let her show you how strong you can be, I promise you will not regret seeing this amazing trainer.

I moved to Arizona 11 months ago, leaving my trainer behind in Oregon. I was worried about finding…read morethe right fit again but the universe was listening. Two weeks after moving I was having dinner with friends and given Nadine's name and number. That is when my relationship with The Fitness Joint began. 10 months later I'm thrilled to say it was the best choice I could have made. I have lost inches, gained confidence, lost body fat percentage, and gained strength. She makes training fun, brutal, but fun. She has a way of encouraging you but also listening to your needs. She talks you through the moves to decide if it's the best one for you. She is always changing things up so boredom isn't an issue. I can not recommend The Fitness Joint enough. And did I mention the new gym space?!? You'll love it! Great environment, great trainer, and great results!

Sweets is an awesome trainer! He is encouraging, motivating, and gives great tips for improvement…read morein a kind way. He pushes you to do your personal best without overdoing it. I learned a lot from him. The gym itself is nice, extremely clean, and has a great variety of equipment. Highly recommend!

Above and beyond…read more Going out of my way to write my first yelp review because of how impressed I am and how much recognition this should get! My fiancé is a touring musician who unfortunately started having seizures about 2 years ago. We wanted to try and find a gym/trainer that 1.) had experience with clients with seizures (or at the very least were comfortable working with him) and 2.) would be willing to help develop some routines he can do while on tour I called and the owner 'Sweets' quickly answered the phone. He was extremely friendly and professional right off the bat and introduced himself while giving me the jist of the facility and their programs; he naturally speaks confidently and eloquently, but in a casual way where it seems genuine and not like he's a salesman. When I told him about my fiancé's seizures, without skipping a beat he said, "Oh, that's not a problem! I've had several clients and friends with seizures and epilepsy. When would you like to come check out the facility?" I was so pleasantly surprised with his response. I was worried that gyms/trainers may be hesitant to even work with him, so I was ecstatic that we found someone who wouldn't treat him like a medical case or liability. We went in the next day to check out the facility and talk in person more at length about his background, goals, costs, etc. It's a small, neighborhoodly kind of place that is clean, put together, and has modern equipment. The atmosphere is laidback, open-armed, and non-threatening regardless of who's there. Although they offer personal training, Sweets recommended doing the group classes because they're usually small enough groups that you basically get one-on-one training at a much cheaper price. He also said the first class was free and to try it out, then we could talk about signing up or not. No pressure. Uh... When's the last time you heard of a gym trying to save you money? We also touched back on the seizures, and he asked a bit more info that reassured me he had a background with them, such as, "Does he have auras? Are they full seizures or partial?" etc., while still having the casualness that made my fiancé feel at ease and excited he'd be treated like everyone else and not a medical case. Right before my fiancé was supposed to take his first class, he unfortunately ended up having a partial seizure and was having coordination/concentration problems. I called Sweets to let him know we wouldn't make it in and he said, "No problem! Just come to the next class he feels good to go." He also reached out to his friend/client who has long time had seizures to get information about if they've noticed any diets or workouts that they've noticed have helped or hurt their occurrence of seizures. All of this before he even got a dime from us. Long story short - this is not only a laidback, skillful and knowledgeable gym, they also actually care and want what's best for people. They're not just a good gym, they're good people.

The gym itself is good - but they have limited classes and even tho they have a beautiful spin…read moreroom they only do afternoon classes on Tuesdays and Thursdays.. the pool is nice enough and locker rooms are clean. Very busy from 3:30 pm til 7 pm in the evening. If you are not those hours it would be ok. If they add classes this would be a crowded but solid place

This location sucks a lot worse than I ever would imagine. The pool heater has been out so this…read moremorning I telephoned and was told that everything is fixed and fine. So I drive 10 miles only to see a sign that says the pool is down from October 27 for maintenance and repair. Whatever idiot was working at the front desk gave me completely wrong information and made me make a trip for no reason. They either hire extremely stupid people or they don't train them and my thought is that it's probably both. They're actively jerking their customers around. If I could give a zero I would.

This workout is a circuit program with rowers, treadmills, weights, and TRX…read more If you love science based fitness, this is a great place for you. You wear a heart rate monitor and it calculates your heart rate and all kinds of other information which allows you to adjust your workout in real time. The information is also emailed to you so you can review it and adjust your future workouts. You continue to burn calories well after the work out. The staff was extremely friendly. The coach was fantastic. They have a full locker room with showers. Unfortunately, the lighting in this space gave me a migraine and I won't be able to go back(orange lights mixed with natural sunlight). Lighting is something I personally get migraines from and is not a reflection of the space.

I LOVE this gym & these trainers. I've been to other F45s but this one is by far the best. The…read moremanager, Allen always brings the energy any time of day. Plus, all the other coaches rock too, constantly supporting & pushing you to do better. F45 is a great workout and love showing up to burn 500-800 calories! Plus awesome music & a good group of people make it well worth it. For people whining about COVID 19 protocols, I have to say that's 100% BS. This place is cleaner than a hospital. Each person sanitizes each station, the team does it between classes, & they do deep cleans. Thanks for helping me get in shape!

Scottsdale and bachelorette? YUP cliche but taking a boxing class for a bachelorette I don't think…read moreso!! I wanted to be active for my bachelorette and I found this gym that had a week trial for $15! My friends and I were able to select the day we wanted to take the class and it was sooo enjoyable!! The instructor was so welcoming and helping us with our wraps and even filming us! They even edited the video for us and sent it! I liked how this classes was taught by numbers and not by the traditional Jab, Cross, Hook etc! It was a bit confusing but at the end most of us got it! We had a great sweat and couldn't be more happy that we were able to take this class! We got so much content and I think they did too! So much fun!

It's refreshing to see people from all walks of life fall in love with Boxing due to their…read moreexperience at Onyx. No matter how challenging or intimidating the sweet science can be, when we have fun doing anything, we progress exponentially. As the wrath of age takes it's toll on me, I also appreciate everything from the fact that water bags are far more friendly on my joints, and how these movements are a form of brain training (comparable to learning a language/ how to play a musical instrument). Thank you for helping me to stay youthful, Onyx!!

If you are looking for a trainer, or a healthy way to get in shape, you won't find a better gym out…read morethere for twice the money. Dave's personal attention ensures that you will not only get a great workout, but do it safely and with correct form. He has helped me get on a track of fitness I never imagined for myself. Its led from being pretty sedentary to exercising on a daily basis. I am well on my way to being in the best shape I have ever been in, thanks to Dave. This healthy change has included help with dietary choices, creating a personal exercise regimen, and with being a supportive voice when I need it....in and out of the gym. There is almost a family vibe at Catalyst, and everyone is very encouraging and helpful with each other. Its a fun place to work out, and I can't recommend it highly enough.

Dave is passionate about fitness and it shows through the energy and enthusiasm he brings to every…read moreworkout. His easy going, his friendly personality creates a relaxed, comfortable atmosphere. He makes each workout challenging, creative and most importantly, fun! Dave also places a high value on correct form with each exercise. He motivates me to push past my perceived limits to get results. I have more energy, my balance and flexibility have improved immensely and I've got a few new muscles. If you are serious about changing your life for the better, Dave will lead you every step of the way. Thank you Dave, you are the BEST!

It's been a couple of years since I was in Scottsdale at Power + Flow but I feel they have done a…read morereally nice job of expanding out their strength studio and additional seating area. I finally got to take queen Kristina's class and she's so good about making sure to break down choreography slowly at first to help you pick it up. As she would say, practice makes perfect. Don't be discouraged if you don't get all the armography with the quick footwork on your first try. I've been cycling for years and even then I felt like I was constantly botching the choreography in this class, but I was grateful for the challenge. Nice and clean facilitates with water stations, lockers and towels.

I don't cycle but this is a review of their hot pilates. I cannot even begin to say what Cassidy…read moredid for me the day I walked into this studio and this class. At first I was incredibly intimated looking at all the very fit people in attendance and I was worried. But Cassidy is very intentional with the way she lays out her class and takes time to cue your breathing and core engagement. Her instructions completely changed the way I was able to connect with the workout. I wanted to cry after class because I could actually keep up! I could have closed my eyes and followed the instructor's directions, she was that specific. Her experience as a PT and presence alone is very transformative. Also she offers modifications. 100/10 would take her class again.