Good Day, Disclaimer I don't give 5 stars much, may write an updated review that may get a 5 star…read morebut typically keep it at 4 to allow "Greatness" to occur. So this is my first review of a gym, typically review restaurants which looking down at my waistline, this is where I need to be. I signed up via the website Dec 2021 and a few phone calls to the establishment to ask some simple questions relating to finances and membership pricing. I was provide the information, the representative that I spoke to was professional and was able to answer my question and articulate it in a manner in which I understood. Kept an eye on the progress of construction so it gave me a general idea when they will open. Got a nice card in the mail welcoming me, then I got a phone call to setup an initial tour and the onboarding process. Scheduled my appointment and showed up to a very sleek, clean facility. A couple of smiles and 1 employee opened the door for me, took my breathe away. As I stepped in the place was inviting, no blaring music and a little casual conversations going on. I can hear some go-getters getting some in one f the saunas. That's awesome because that will be me soon, hopefully no loud yelps of despair. I was helped by Monique (hope i spelt that correctly), what a wonderful lady. Very professional, clearly briefed me on the agenda then down to the nitty gritty of policies and a quick electronic signature of acceptance. After the paperwork, they gave me the keys to castle (trumpets sounding) actually I got the WiFi password which to some children is their lifeline. I was kindly introduced to another associate who was able to set up 2 phones apps, one to unlock the front door during un-attended hours and the other to book sessions, track calories, and develop a plan to take first place in the local eventually global leaderboard. What better way to meet your fitness goals than to have a fun challenge with like minded people. After the technology setup, i was given a tour of the facility. Going over the use of the sauna, location of the equipment based exercises and the none equipment rooms, restroom with shower and additional restroom, kettle bells and dumbbells, rack and a vending machine for snacks beverages and keys to towels should you forget one. So folks that wraps up my review of joining this Gym you may experience something else so go ahead an give it shot and make your own assessment of it. Look for my upcoming reviews, i thinking making a review of each exercise they provide and a few tips on what I do to maximize my experience. Be blessed, be safe and remember, you don't look the way you do over one night.

OMG, disregard below as it's someone who obviously has no sense of business. You sell…read morepre-memberships for 2 reasons, the customer gets a better deal and 2, the business actually has customers when they open! It's a very successful business model. I'm looking forward to this location as it's much closer than the Mandeville location for me. It's a great workout, if you haven't tried it, do so, it's worth your time.

absolutely love all of the services and the staff! massage chairs. are Amazing and the tanning…read morebeds make you tan so quick! don't even get me started on the infrared hot saunas!

From the owner: SOL SPA™ was designed to provide customers with a 1,2,3 approach to looking good and feeling great…read more Three attendant free service categories including hot yoga, massage, and spray tanning combine to provide the most unique and convenient beauty, mind and body rejuvenation experience ever.

Jodi the BEST water aerobics instructor ever! it was an hour instead of 45 minutes which is great!…read moreBest workout. I feel like I got a good workout and she made it fun! Best music too! she was just awesome!!! I wish she taught every class.

From the owner: Genesis Health Clubs Slidell is a luxury, full-service health club in Slidell, LA designed for…read moreresults, accountability, and a strong local community. This premier fitness destination features top-tier strength training equipment, expansive free weight areas, and modern cardio machines to support every training style. Members enjoy instructor-led group fitness classes and certified personal training focused on real, sustainable progress. Tennis and aquatics offerings add variety and performance-driven options, while families benefit from CPR-certified Kids Club childcare, making it easier to stay consistent. With professional coaching, premium amenities, and a welcoming environment, Genesis Health Clubs Slidell delivers a high-end gym experience built to support every fitness goal.

Excellent place to work out. Always have the machines working properly and plenty of free weights…read more And it's nice and clean. The employees are very friendly too

Cross Gates is an awesome gym! The staff is so friendly and they always have a smile on their face…read more The gyms equipment is extensive and up to date. There are a variety of classes for those at all levels of fitness.

As an avid fitness enthusiast, I had my second guesses/judgements about CrossFit. Until I ran into…read moreFYR, not only did the gym setup blow me out the water. The coaches were very very knowledgeable and ready to help, not just shove you off and leave you to your own devices. It took months before I even knew who the owner was because she's also an AMAZING coach! This CrossFit box is definitely more than just a warehouse for storing gym equipment (haha), sorry I had to throw the big box gyms under the bus for a sec. If you're looking to grow and work on what CrossFit was truly intended to be, this is most definitely where you need to be! Home away from home is an understatement. Feel free to try it out for yourselves.

I enjoy this location because it is not super crowded. It does not offer all the amenities like the…read moreothers like a cafe or pool but it's a gym! They have PT, massage, tanning, and group group training for an additional charge. A Steam room, sauna and showers are located in the locker room. Staff is always super friendly and welcoming. Place is always clean and the equipment gets fixed quick if anything is wrong. My favorite classes are core and more with Jesse and body pump with angel and Greg.

So I had a not so pleasant exchange with a cross gates family fitness front desk member at the…read morepontchatrain location which severed my 4 year relationship with 'em forever as in membership canceled. Let me elaborate, yesterday, as always, I'm at the gym early in the morning. I was finishing up at the Step-Mill and this trainer (JoJo) and another woman were being 'Chatty Cathy' nonstop for 20 min. I mean, gimme a break, if it's in the weight room area, at least, I can walk away to another machine but I'm on a step-mill for 30min so was kinda stuck. After I was done with my workout, I said to 'em, hey, do you gals realize that there are people trying to intensely working out around you and maybe tone it down a bit? Anyway, this morning when I went back to the gym, I saw Darlene at the front desk (I think, she's the director of daycare but was filling in for someone who's out on vacation). I mentioned yesterday's incident and asked if I sign could be posted for people to be quiet or at least, not have a nonstop conversation while working out just like we've 'etiquette to follow' sign in the weight area. Darlene's response, nope, it's a gym and people are gonna talk. Ok, you totally missed the point and it was one of the trainers (JoJo) who should have known better but never mind. Furthermore, Darlene tried to rationalize by saying that members are suppose to put their weights back but no one does. Well, who's job is it to enforce it? Otherwise, it's human nature and bad apples just like these 2 Chatty Cathy. I'm a member and here to workout in peace and quiet early in the morning. I'm not gonna be perturbed by someone who's obviously not serious about their workouts (low resistance level while holding a conversation and since we only have 3 step-mill machines so you're wasting your time and making others wait to use the machine 'opportunity cost'). If Darlene would have heard herself (excuses) out loud, she would have been better off simply shutting up to avoid any further embarrassment. To make the long story short, I'm not going to patronize an establishment (Cross gates @pontchartrain) which employs incompetent and attitude prone staff (trainer, director) who don't even know how to diffuse/ deescalate a situation. I am a platinum member who paid extra to use all 3 cross gates locations and with a family membership to boot (wife and a newborn for daycare) but cancelled it all because of rude and unprofessional staff. There are quite a few gym options in Slidell so moral of the story, be nice in the service industry or be gone. Irony is that cross gates has a sign outside in the plaza to attract new customers while they can't even hold on to the existing ones. Good Riddance!