I signed up with Joey and FBU. He gave me the same cookie cutter website as Body By Design and…read moreunder delivered on all the marketing deliverables. Then proceeded to lock my account, and deny his guarantee. My business now has no access to its website, contact list, or A2P number.

I completed my Six Week Bootcamp Challenge, and am writing the required, "honest" review included…read morein the terms when I signed up for my "Free" 6 week challenge which cost me, all told $441. But I get ahead of myself. I really want to give an honest, useful review, and I will write from good to bad. Food Program: 5 The diet and exercise program is effective, without being overly complex. In 6 weeks, following their required minimum attendance at 3 bootcamps (I did 4 for two weeks), and mostly following the food plan religiously, I lost 20.1 lbs and reduced my body fat % by 4.4. The results are there to be had, if you commit and don't get injured. They tell you up front that the weight-loss results are 80% from following the food plan rigorously, and I have to agree. The horror of my normal diet was revealed to me as I converted to a low-carb, high protein "clean" diet. I was not hungry ever, though changing habits to cook within the program limitations required some extra time. Nothing worthwhile is easy I guess. Exercise Program: 5 The workouts were excellent. High intensity circuit training, with variety every day. I was amazed to find out how thoroughly my body could be worked in no more than 45 minutes! Different trainers bring their individual styles, and after a couple weeks I knew which classes to attend for best satisfaction. (If you're new to exercise, have laid off for too long as I had, or generally don't know your kettle bells from your lats, please pay attention to the "Personalization" section, later.) Staff: 4.5 Generally decent. The front office staff involved in getting me started all knew their specific roles. Though the "on-boarding" seemed a little rushed, they do have a well-oiled system for getting more and more people into their system. As for trainers -- They all know what they're doing, and led fun classes. I found 3 regular instructors to be especially knowledgeable and willing to work above and beyond the minimums: Hat-tip to Alex Mariani, Andrew McWilliams and Justin Pleznik, who all contributed directly to helping me avoid injury!! Each person will find their own favorites, and these were mine. Personalization: 2 I entered the program as a sedentary 52 year old with back issues. I explicitly noted to everyone I talked to that my priority was not injuring my back. During the induction process, everyone assured me that there would be plenty of custom tailoring to my needs, but I found myself to be largely on my own in making sure I didn't push too hard, too fast. Know thyself! As I noted above, if you're new to exercise, circuit training, groups, free weights, etc., you will mostly be expected to figure everything out on your own, or by watching the regulars. Take things at a pace YOU can tolerate. Don't push too hard and injure yourself on day 1. No one will be telling you not to, aside from the general guidance to work to your own limits. For the price, I expected a little more personal attention to technique, form, etc. I got if from the three mentioned above, but I think those first couple classes are the balance point between a successful course, and a potential horrifying crash into injury. YMMV. Cost/Advertising: 1 I have two issues: First, false/misleading advertising, and second hidden prices/evasive answers. === False/Misleading Advertising === I responded to a Facebook Ad boldly touting a "FREE" 6-week challenge bootcamp. Within moments of entering my initial orientation, I was sat down to discuss cost. It's free, right? Well, "The Challenge is free... we normally sell that for $799, but we're giving it away to you! All you have to do is pay $294, for 6 weeks. After 6 weeks your "Membership will automatically continue at $49 per week. You can cancel any time after your six weeks, but you have to give us 30 Days cancellation notice..." tl;dr - this FREE challenge will cost you $294, which is -- wait for it -- $49 a week!! The same price you will continue having automatically debited after your six weeks ends. And if you're not careful, you're also locking yourself into 4 weeks BEYOND the 6 weeks. If their phrasing leads you to believe you can't give notice of quitting until after your six weeks is complete, you will be locked into 4 more payments of $49. To successfully leave this Six Week program you have to give 30 days notice before you even begin your THIRD WEEK! When I wanted to continue, but not at the VIP level, I asked for alternative price packages. They have nothing in writing to give me. I asked, what would the price be for the right to attend 3 classes a week, instead of unlimited. I was told $67 a week. That is insane, if my unlimited package is $49. Stop the misleading ads. Just tell people it is $49 a week, and no alternatives exist. The only reason I'm not continuing the program is because of this cost/evasiveness issue. Larissa (GM) was super, processing my cancellation quickly, with no hassles. Thank you

The gym is poorly set up, dirty and generally substandard. The management engages in unethical…read morebilling practices, does not respond to communication and makes it impossible to cancel your membership.

Naturally Awesome…read more I've been going to the same gym for 4 years and they recently closed. Looking for a new gym is a real pain, there are so many choices and it's not an easy decision to make. CoMotion is unlike any gym I've ever been to, in a good way. When I first started working out I was looking for more flexibility as one of my primary goals. CoMo fits the bill for this - their group workouts have many standards like push-ups but they utilize "natural movements" and pepper in circuits with jumping, lifting, throwing and catching. The workouts are not easy - there is a dynamic warmup, then you do some circuits, with some stretching at the end, totalling around 60 minutes. My heart rate monitor shows that I'm putting out more effort and burning more calories than the "regular" group fitness classes I've been doing for years so that's way cool too. Their classes are scheduled at convenient times and the staff is super helpful. They offer a free 7-day trial so that made it super easy to try out before committing to extended visits. If it doesn't suck, it's not worth doing.

The best decision I made was attending my first class at Barre District…read more Having a background in dance, but being horribly out of shape, I was intrigued by barre classes. I'd always been a little intimidated by group fitness classes full of women, but one day I just said "screw it!" and I attended my first (FREE!) class. I expected a tough, full-body workout, and I got it! But what I DIDN'T expect was such a warm, welcoming, judgement-free, and encouraging group of women. The owners, Nikki and Christina, will know your name the second you walk in the door and can always be found chatting with clients. I can talk all about the physical results I've experienced from barre classes (because they're there!), but it's so much more than that. It's a lifestyle studio. More importantly, I've gained confidence, I've found a workout that I look forward to doing, and I've gained some amazing friends. And, yeah, the first class is always free :)

Had my first class today at this location. Having no experience before, I had a limited idea of…read morewhat to expect. The instructor made me feel welcomed as soon as I walked into the door. During the class, she pushed us to our fullest potential (it's ok to shake!!) and provided us with an excellent workout that I will for sure feel for the next few days. Hoping to return soon!

The bootcamp class is awesome! The knowledgeable trainers will not only make you work hard, they…read morewill help you with technique to make sure that you are getting the most effective workout while avoiding injury.

Peak Physique has a way of making you feel right at home and safe, but also challenging you to keep…read moregrowing. It's the first gym I've ever felt like I truly belonged too and the longest (5 years now!) I've kept up with a gym and workouts consistently. It's fun and I look forward to it. I've never been stronger or more confident!

Best place to go in the city! I lost about 50 pounds in the last 8 months thanks to this place…read more Very friendly staff, and never over pressured me. I highly recommend this place to everyone.

I was looking for a CrossFit after a a weekend in Milwaukee. I looked up the WODs and schedules…read morebefore picking Brewcity CrossFit. I'm stoked that I did. A great class environment, where the members made you feel welcome, Murph did a great job coaching and the workout was challenging. The place looks like shady on the outside, but the inside has a premium lifting area and separate workout space. I would recommend this for a drop in or a place to become a member.

I've been doing CrossFit for about 9-10 months now. My home gym is CrossFit Oahu in Hawaii, but…read moresince I was back in town visiting family in Milwaukee I decided to give BrewCity a try. The owner immediately responded to my email request to join in a class, and said I could drop by for a few WODs while I was in town. They usually have a $15 drop in fee per class, but he said if I purchased a $20 t-shirt I could enjoy BrewCity until I flew out. Hey, sounds like a good deal to me. I will proudly sport my BrewCity t-shirt everywhere. It's an awesome design! I came into BrewCity for a WOD yesterday. While the gym was small, it seems as if they really make due with the space they have. The coach was friendly, and I immediately felt welcome. Good instruction, decent amount of equipment and comfortable atmosphere. As someone who has done CrossFit in many different places, I would recommend BrewCity to anyone looking for a great gym AND community. You will walk in there as strangers, and leave as friends. Thanks BrewCity for a great experience. I will definitely be back next time I'm in Milwaukee.

I was in town for the month of July visiting family and needed to find a place to workout for the…read moremonth and stumbled across Evolution Fitness. Jon and everyone that goes there were so warm and welcoming, it's like I've been working out with them for years. Even though I was only going to be there for a month, Jon went out of his way to make sure I understood the workouts, I had good form, and challenged me to push myself harder. It's nice to know that I have a place to go when visiting Milwaukee going forward. Thank you Jon and team!

Before joining Evolution, I came from a bodybuilding background and was bored with the typical…read moresplit routine. I needed to find a gym that would motivate me again and make me feel excited to workout. After checking out several gyms in the area, my husband and I decided to join Evolution Fitness. From the very first day, Jon, Tajh and the other members made us feel welcome. Throughout the past year we have formed many friendships at the gym and my mindset about fitness has improved greatly. I no longer dread getting in a workout, but look forward to it. Evolution is more than just a gym. It's a community of people who are beyond supportive and want each other to succeed!

This weekend I tried MKE Yoga Social for the very first time. This was their special full moon yin…read moreyoga and sound bath. I did not expect it to be so freaking awesome! The instructor Baobi Noel has a very warm, inviting voice and instantly made me feel comfortable. This yoga session was inside the Pabst brewery and hence all the photos of it. I captured the actual event with my eyes and hence don't have any photos of the sound bath session. Baobi guided us thorough an hour of yin yoga taking us through the different poses, making it very important for us to know that this session is our practice and to take poses as it feels comfortable. That coupled with sound bath maestro- Jordan, this whole session transitions one to a whole new state of mind. The combo of the sounds and vibrations of the quartz bowls, metal bowls and the gongs were in perfect harmony and i was pretty much put into a state of blissful trans and I had a blank mind (which does not happen often). I emerged from this session refreshed, grateful and with peace. Also tried their goat yoga and I absolutely recommend it. I recommend everyone to check out their sound bath class for sure. Can't wait to try their other classes to. ‍

Participated in the first ever New Year Nude You Yoga retreat. Three days of body positivity,…read moremindfulness, self care, community, new experiences, and new friends. The mindful activities helped to develop focus on myself and how I want to exist in the world. The mindful eating workshop with Chef Alsy was mind-blowing. There is so much to be gained by taking moments to appreciate all the senses that play a part in consumption. The meditation and flow classes held by Jessica and Baobi were incredibly relaxing and body opening. I'll be looking forward to the next event.