I moved to Atlanta in the new year with a very small community and more weight on me than I would…read morelike. After 5 solid months as part of the FitWit Family, I'm down 15 pounds, feel stronger than I ever have, and have a supportive community that I look forward to seeing every day. It's totally changed my life in so many ways. The biggest thing to call out is the trainers. They're knowledgable, empathic, and are always pushing me to be better. In your first week, they take the time to get to know you, where you're weak, where you're strong, what you need to modify, etc. I had trainers I hadn't met coming up to me on my third day and say "Hi Ashton. We're excited to have you. I heard you have a balky right elbow. Tell me more about that." That's so dope and really unique. This is the only gym I'll be a member at, and we'd love to have you too :)

The staff is the best! The workouts are always different and challenging! I highly recommend…read moreFitwit for anyone with any fitness level. I've been training here for 17 years!!

I have been going to CrossFit Decatur for almost four years now and I can unbiasedly say that this…read moregym has some of the best coaching, largest variety of equipment and some of the best community members I've come across! (Full disclosure, I'm married to one of the coaches but as any lady knows, husband/wife relationship is different than a coach/trainee relationship) The workouts are so prescribed and varied - you can really tell they are not just dialed in. Instead, there is a reason for the madness. Every workout is designed with growth and improvement in mind. Additionally, everyday there are 2-3 different options of each workout to allow anyone to participate at any skill level. You don't get this at many other gyms. The coaches are friendly, well trained and truly care about your form and technique. Again, living with one of the coaches - I have had to listen to technique talks during many date nights... these coaches care. And the members are amazing! They are welcome, close knit and friends outside of the 4 gym walls. I travel a lot and have visited many gyms. CFD's coaching staff and members are a personable, a class act and stand out above the rest!

I am giving CrossFit Decatur a 2 star rating because while it was not all bad, I had an overall…read moreunpleasant experience at this gym. I will start by saying that the gym my boyfriend and I came from (Crossfit Providence in RI) set the standards very high, maybe even too high. The community was great, the coaches gave excellent feedback and would NOT let you lift heavier than was safe for you to do so, and they ran the Crossfit Opens in a very fun and community-oriented way. I was a member at Crossfit Decatur for 10 months, and my boyfriend was a member for 8. When I joined, the coaches were friendly, talkative and seemed to be very involved. As time went on, this proved to be not so true. With the exception of 1 (out of 3) coaches, none of them would say hello unless you did first. It was not a friendly environment at all (in terms of the coaches, not the members, who were great), and to be honest, I didn't feel welcome/comfortable there majority of the time. The main coach, in particular, did not even say "hello" or "welcome" to my boyfriend for over TWO WEEKS when he joined two months after I did. This coach rarely gave me feedback, and never gave my boyfriend feedback on any movements. He was extremely sarcastic in the way that he would speak to the gym members, and would set crazy high standards that if you were unable to meet, there was "something wrong" with you. If I had been brand new to CrossFit and this was my first gym, I certainly would not have been motivated to continue with the sport. Something worth noting is this gym's odd emphasis on WOD scores. At the end of each workout, the coach will walk around the gym and it is expected that you kept track of your performance and will report it. The coaches then enter your scores for you. Instead of saying "good job" or "nice work!", all that seemed to matter to the coaches was your time and/or reps. At every other gym both my boyfriend and I have been to, Wodify is used by athletes IF THEY CHOOSE in order to track their own progress, not see where they place on the scoreboard. This can be extremely discouraging to somebody who is new or injured, which I was for 6 months, as you have to modify a good amount of movements. The way the Open was ran was not community-oriented, to say the least. Almost every week, at least one of the coaches was away on vacation (and only one had emailed us in advance to wish us good luck), and oftentimes the owner had his personal training clients in the gym at the same time we were doing the workout, and he would say nothing to anybody else except for his own client. Again, this was very very different from my past experience with the Open. It seemed like it was more of a bother to the coaches than anything else. The main coach also programs a "Fitness" workout, oftentimes completely different then the regular WOD, for those who "don't care about Crossfit and just want a workout". Oftentimes, scaled athletes have to do the movements programmed for the Fitness workout simply because they are not yet able to do the regular WOD movements. To say that this means you "don't care about Crossfit", again, is extremely discouraging and is not a good way to motivate others to get better at the sport. There is no place in the gym for members to hang-out before or after a WOD (again, not very community-oriented). The building rarely runs the AC, which in the Georgia summer, can be dangerous. When the AC is turned on, it seems as though we are expected to act grateful....which is odd considering this is the most expensive CrossFit gym in the area. There are limited classes throughout the day, and no classes on Sundays (just an open gym and no music playing. At times, there will be special classes on various topics (nutrition, self-defense, etc.), but these ALL cost extra $$. There is no option of buying Fuel for Fires, or any other post-workout beverage/snack. There is no place to safely do muscle ups, and the rigs are extremely hard to hold onto. You are not allowed to use tapes on any of the rigs either (and there are threatening posts along them to remind members not to tape them). The runs are all programmed along busy main roads, again, not very safe. When my boyfriend and I gave our notices that we would be leaving for a nearby CrossFit gym, we were not asked why or for any feedback by the owner. In fact, the owner NEVER even had the courtesy to reply to my boyfriend's notice, which is if nothing else, rude. I even went out of my way to email the head coach to ensure my boyfriend's notice was received and they he would not be charged in the future, and the only reply I received was "I do not know anything about charges/dates, but I am aware that you are leaving. Good luck.". No "it was nice having you!" or "sad to see you go!" or "where are you headed?" or ANYTHING. Again, not very welcoming. All in all, I would say that the environment here is not a great one if you are looking for a community-oriented crossfit gym.

Pinnacle is a fitness facility like none other. When I first walked in I was overwhelmed by the…read moreamount successful weight loss testimonials posted all over the wall. After experiencing pinnacle for myself I can see the reason for all of the successful client transformations. Pinnacle fitness is a one stop shop for everything fitness related. They offer personalized training, group fitness classes, and stretch therapy. The trainers at pinnacle are highly educated in the field of exercise science and are able to create a customized training program that is specific to the individual clients needs. This is something that I have not seen anywhere else. Not only do they take a scientific approach to training but they also bring a friendly, motivating and upbeat energy to ensure client motivation

I have been working out with owner David Nash in private sessions since the first of the year. I…read morereally like David a lot - he is a great guy and a very professional & experienced personal trainer. I have learned a lot from him already and know that every Tues and Fri, I am going to have a terrific 45 minute workout (or a little less when I am late!). By terrific, I mean hard as heck - David is very encouraging and also very precise about form and the amount of weight. He pushes when appropriate, which seems like 90% of the time!, and backs off the weight when he sees that I'm not keeping good form. I told David that I wanted to focus on arms, back & shoulders (I had a very good base but had started losing my tone/cut due to partial neglect for a few months). He designs my training session around that - with some core thrown in to make sure I'm maintaining that with my other workouts during the week. Every session has been different and challenging so far. I do get sore after our workouts but not in a painful, can't-raise-my-arms-to-wash-my-hair way. His gym is your basic physical fitness gym with a solid variety of weights and other fitness equipment. He has very very popular bootcamp classes -- once I started working out with him I realized a lot of Avondale Estaters frequent his gym and take great pride in earning their "levels", e.g., Warrior, Elite etc. I earned my warrior, which is level one and actually sort of thrilled me. I want to wear my Tshirt out & about so people know, hey, I made it too. :) David also offers small group training - women sculpting groups and other strength training classes along with bootcamp. I think the best things I can share about David are that he has extensive experience and knowledge of exercise and anatomy, he is encouraging, communicates very clearly and specifically to ensure proper form - and he's just a really good, nice guy.

UNPROFESSIONAL. If they run their boxing program like they run their amateur program, PLEASE RUN…read more NO-SHOW TO EVENTS they put their amateur fighters in without letting the coaches know. Just DO NOT SHOW UP.

Best most authentic place to train! Biggs is the realist! The trainers here will get you right!read more

For most of my life, I was a person who hated working out. I would exercise in waves of a few…read moremonths at a time and then stop. Going to Karen's classes was part of those waves, but it wasn't until I was in my forties and had two kids that I decided I needed to make exercise a regular part of my life. I was looking for strength and stamina and started out with small-group training with Karen. I've been doing the same group training for two years now. Karen is amazing at what she does. Not only does she create challenging, varied, and--yes!--FUN workouts, but she gets to know each person in her class so well that she knows when to motivate you, when to give you modifications, and when to push you. She is always researching and trying new exercises and teaching you how they benefit you. Perhaps most of all, I love the camaraderie, support, and genuine care I feel in her classes. We work hard together, encourage each other, and laugh a lot. I can't imagine working out anywhere else, and I hope I never have to! If you're looking for a trainer who will support you, motivate you, and care about your health, and for classes with awesome people, I highly recommend Karen Schrier Fitness!

I really enjoy the small class environment. Karen meets you at your current fitness level, makes…read moreadjustments for injuries, and makes it fun. The other women that attend are very welcoming. Would definitely recommend!

Resolution gone wrong???!…read more Overall not a bad spot. All the amenities you need. I just witnessed this young person take on too much in the training space. And to make it worse he had a full on vomit session and the trainers just handed him a can. I have never seen that before. And I know public health in Georgia and the region is a little different than other parts of the county but moments later- a trainer calls a manager to handle. TOP NOTCH... Proud member.

Came in for a one-time visit ($20 for a day pass) and had a great workout. Bonus was the sauna…read morewhich is always the best way to end a workout.

I am enjoying my personal training sessions with Mimi. She is great at motivating me to do full…read morebody workouts, when in fact, all I really wanna do is cardio. I appreciate the extra support in toning my body and regaining the muscle that has deflated over the decades. I love the body positivity messages throughout the gym. I also love the free parking for two hours In the connected parking deck. There is a 30 day special for $30, so you can give the gym a try! Come support a local, woman-owned business.

Clarity Fitness is a woman owned gym, open to all that emphasizes the importance of body…read morepositivity. This fitness facility is the nicest I have ever been to that is extremely clean and equipment in order. Staff is extremely friendly as well as knowledgeable. Once becoming a member you'll receive a secure passcode to enter the gym, validated parking during your work out, and depending on your membership you can enroll in classes. If you want to feel apart of a supportive fitness community you should sign up with Clarity Fitness! Check out my video on my Instagram and Tik Tok Page : @EileenGisellee

I have seen Yasmeen twice and she always asks me what areas need attending to, and does an amazing…read morejob moving my body so that it reduces my pain and helps me feel better. She is good at listening and her use of the massage gun on my left hip and back and gluts did wonders today! I am really pleased with the results in just two visits and I look forward to my future sessions. I signed up for two 50 min sessions a month for three months and after that it becomes a monthly contract. I booked my sessions about two weeks ago as I know I will make time for me when I put myself on my schedule. They are open on weekends and I like to go after a long run or race to help with recovery. I even received homework of videos to watch and stretch with, so I put that on my daily calendar to make it a good habit. After all, a Tae Kwon Do instructor told me many moons ago that "Aging is the gradual loss of flexibility" so Stretch lab is helping me to stay young!

First the good news…read more.. I've had appointments with 3 different therapists and all were great. My mobility and flexibility have steadily improved over the last three months while my pain has decreased. Now the bad news... Your "membership" will include credits for some number of visits per month. Those credits will expire at the end of the month, so use 'em or lose 'em. If you need to suspend your membership for whatever reason (e.g. I travel a lot), StretchLab will charge you $15 to suspend your account and not lose any existing credits. I signed up for a 3 month membership and planned to continue my membership but reduce my visits from 4 per month to 2 per month. However, StretchLab charged my card automatically for an additional 4 visits in the next month. When I called and mentioned I had signed up for a 3 month membership, I was informed that monthly renewals occur automatically and require a 31 day notice to end the membership. It's a good service, but caveat emptor. UPDATE: thanks for your response, Shannon. However, at the onset I agreed to four visits per month for three months. I did not consent to ongoing charges. This is an excerpt from the email sent to me by StretchLab at the beginning of my term: AGREEMENT DETAILS (3) x **Four 50 Minute Stretches per Month This is misleading and your potential customers deserve to know.

Mello is the best personal trainer that I've ever had. I told him during the consultation that I…read moreneeded someone who would take my age (50s) and health issues into consideration, but would be tough with me and push me hard. I want to lose 50 pounds, create a healthy lifestyle and get off the hypertension meds. Man, he's tough! I call him Idi Amin, but I wouldn't have it any other way. My clothes are loose, I've lost weight and my doctor has taken me completely off one medication and lowered the dosage of another. I couldn't have done it without Mello!

He is an awesome trainer. He will push you beyond your limits and believes in your transformation…read moreas much as you do. When you work with him be ready to work hard & get results!

These highly skilled instructors work with every client individually using classical and…read morecontemporary Pilates to help create stronger and more balanced bodies that function better in real life! Even with 6 or 7 students in the studio using 3 or 4 different pieces of equipment, they coach with succinct clarity to each individuals needs. Their knowledge and ability is impressive and you see the results in students bodies over time. For me, life changing! I started at this studio after a year at one in Chamblee (who were great instructors but constantly talked politics). I was preparing for spine surgery and safe strength training was in needed. My (fusion) surgery was November if 2022 and I was back at Pilates by January (which my surgeon approved over regular PT after reading the instructor bios) and in the weight room by May. I'm stronger and leaner at 60 than I was at 35. On top of the amazing results is I always feel fantastic after an hour at Align Movement and Design. I know the work I do there pays off and they have taught me a home practice I can take anywhere with no equipment. FANTASTIC place. If you check it out, we will meet there. I go 2-3 times every week unless I'm traveling!

Bottom line is if you want to see results and start feeling better this is the place to go all of…read morethe instructors I have had here are very professional. Free electric car charger across the street is nice too.