Let's start with, I hate exercise. But somehow I really enjoy going to this gym and the people I've…read moremet there. There's no attitude or competition, and the clients are of all ages. It's run by two amazing, friendly women, one of whom trains my little group with great humor, flexibility, and attention to our needs. The exercises are staged to our various fitness levels and she's always encouraging us to do a little better each visit. Highly recommend!

Arenal Fitness is a CrossFit affiliate in Pikesville. I became acquainted with them through a…read moreGroupon offer, and I'm really glad I gave them a try. Treadmills and typical group classes weren't cutting it for me; it all felt like a boring waste of time. CrossFit is a pretty intense experience, but they emphasize scaling things to your current level and make it doable for yourself (but not easy! Never easy!). It's a stripped-down style of training, focusing heavily on using good form and developing functional strength (probably why it's so popular with military, police officers, and firefighters). The equipment is all very simple - free weights, jump ropes, barbells, kettlebells, plyo boxes, etc. Every day, there is a different WOD (workout of the day) to keep your body guessing. Typical activities include body-weight work (pull-ups, push-ups, dips, squats), weight lifting, running, jumping. All of the trainers are knowledgeable, SUPER friendly, and encouraging, but they don't let you get away with bad form or half-assed efforts. Everybody cheers you on to get yourself up there for that that last pull-up. The goal is to leave having surprised yourself with what you were able to do. I think the recent Groupon deal brought in a surge of new members, so if you're new to this sort of workout, don't be shy about showing up for a demo or the Basics class sessions. There will be tons of newbies there figuring things out with you. There are also plenty of serious athletes who work out here; it's cool to see them do amazing things and imagine getting up to that level someday. Arenal is located at the far end of the The Shops at Quarry Lake, so if you get there super early or have the wherewithal after class, you could run errands. There's tons of free parking as well, and easily accessible from 695. Price-wise, Arenal seems comparable to other CrossFit gyms in the area (leaning toward cheaper, actually) and describes its pricing as "a la carte". They have many levels of membership, from pay-per-class to monthly unlimited classes to full 24/7 access if you're comfortable training on your own. Every review has to include some cons. The locker room situation isn't the best. There are 3 unisex changing rooms, 2 of which have shower stalls. For stashing your stuff, there is only a small bank of lockers. Most of us pile our stuff on the floor in a corner. I'm lucky to have time to change at home before class; otherwise, my nice work clothes could get pretty crumpled. Also, the gym seems pretty full these days, so be prepared to share equipment, alternate sets with people, and wait a little while for your turn. That's not THAT big a deal, though, is it? Pretty standard gym stuff. Long story short (too late!), Arenal is a great, diverse gym for people looking to challenge themselves. Definitely worth a look.

38 dollar a WEEK membership... in this economy? Disappointing by the money hungry attitude in one…read moreof the few gyms available in this area of town.

Splendid, welcoming gym with great coaches and an excellent community. I dropped in when I first…read moreinterviewed for my job in Baltimore and, because of the good experience with the drop in, joined later when I took the job and we moved. Highly recommend Clipper City CF if you're looking for a community of folks committed to building each other up and having fun building fitness while doing it.

Great workout and instructor. Multiple price points. Would definitely have joined if the first…read moreclass was a little earlier to accommodate my work schedule

Loud. Bring hearing protection. And they treat newcomers like they've never been to a gym before…read more Seems kinda cultish.

Zehbra's is a great studio right in the heart of Baltimore! I'm looking forward to returning weekly…read morefor classes.

I attended a crossfit class at Zebrahs a few weeks ago. We split into groups and were guided…read morethrough different excersices by the instructor. It was high energy and a great workout, the instructor was energetic and engaged with the participants. I'd recommend it for people looking for a structured whole body workout.

Very good place for fitness , trainer are very helpful. They have 21 days pack which I took…read more Each section new things. I am learning something new here . Thanks

Totally addicted to BeMORE Boot Camp! Casey (the owner/head coach) writes a variety of workouts…read moremixing strength and cardio that keep you entertained. I never feel like we do the same workout twice. Great music to keep you amped up too. I've only been going here for 1.5 months and already feel like my stamina has increased significantly. It feels GREAT! These classes have a great sense of motivating community, can be adapted by a variety of fitness levels, from "I need to get off the couch" to "I want a six pack", and are a great value if you show up 4-5 times a week for what you pay. The class times work REALLY well with my schedule, and are at 5:45 or 7am Mon-Fri, 4:30, 5:30, and 6:30pm Mon-Fri, I believe 8 or 9am on Sat, and 9am Sunday.

Love this place. I started coming here around Feb of this year. My background for the last 9 years…read moreis in weightlifting and powerlifting comps so this was a big change for me. The owners JD and Troy are so welcoming and friendly and they seem to remember everyone. I got recommendations on wraps, gloves, etc. when I decided I wanted to really get into this. I go 1-2x a week and have really enjoyed getting into a new sport/hobby. The coaches are just the right amount of serious and goofy to keep people learning but also having fun. They do a good job of managing varying class sizes with people at all different levels. I've met a lot of other nice and welcoming members of the gym through the classes too. People of all different ages and backgrounds come here so it's always very diverse with who you are working out around. But everyone seems to fit in and get the attention they need in order to improve their skills. The first class is free so I definitely recommend checking this place out!

Fantastic gym with incredible coaches!!! Great for anyone, any body type and any age bracket!!!…read moreCan't recommend more highly!!!!!

Great place to upgrade yourself! If you're looking to get stronger, faster and make some new…read morefriends along the way, #410crossfit delivers!

My day feels incomplete without going to 410. The gym atmosphere is fun and is largely due to the…read moreamazing athletes and Gary. I have been a member at 410 crossfit for over 2.5 years now and have definitely become stronger and faster than I used to before joining. Something about 410 makes me very motivated - I push harder and break personal records when I am there as compared to other gyms. Gary is a great coach and has good experience with Olympic lifting. The gym also has great equipment - for example, high quality barbells (esp for olympic lifting), a large Rogue pull up rig and good number of weights.

This is a really cool gym! I've taken a couple classes here recently and they've been such great…read moreworkouts. The instructor is fun and directions were clear to understand on what to do. I plan to keep coming back here for the classes.

I don't usually write reviews, but XPF is the best fitness experience I've ever had. The classes…read moreand the training have been amazing and every time I'm there, the studio is spotless and very welcoming. Their options for classes and/or training are flexible and plentiful. Patrick, the owner, is incredibly knowledgeable and really cares-- he has expertly helped me work through injuries and build strength and stability. I feel better and stronger since I've been going to XPF and I can't recommend it more highly. For anyone who is looking to get in shape, build strength and endurance, learn good form and balance to protect/prevent injury, or just to get more active, this place is the best