I've been to a lot of gyms (honest, about 6 other places) and this is my favorite by far. Mike is…read moremethodical in his practice and while it is CrossFit, it's not at all competitive in nature. I walked into Great State with three years of PT under my belt trying to rehab a herniated disc, with leg weakness, numbness, and constant pain. Mike was so careful with me, analyzing my every move and teaching me mobility alongside the strength, I'm fully out of pain today and can feel my leg. This is a space to empower one another, build confidence and friendships, recover safely from an injury, and set your positive intentions for the day.

My fiancée and I are in town for the Crossfit Games. Decided to get our fitness on before the…read moreevents, so we hit up the 6 am class. They were handing out free t-shirts, stickers, have a Thera-Gun to play with...AND...they had a stand outside providing free ice coffee. Great scaling options, too. I was hesitant to go because I hurt my back last week (got crushed under a barbell and couldn't ditch) and I didn't want to look weak (Ego is dumb, I know), but they made me feel right at home and gave me great ideas to incorporate into my WoD. I finished feeling like I did "work". These cats know how to get it done. Had a class of around 40 people, and the workout was awesome. Talk about "group management". Great affiliate. Awesome sauce.

Just moved to the area and was recommended this Old School gym to try out. I went to do the free…read moreweek trial pass and it was easy and simple process. The weights on the bottom near the boxing ring are mainly free weights,pulley systems, and some machines. All the equipment are pretty close to each other but I didn't mind it. When you first walk-in there are more open racks and a small field to do tire flips or walking lunges etc. the top half is mainly machines and cardio equipment. I was able to use the treadmill and watch some boxing matches which was pretty cool! The men's bathroom/locker room was pretty standard and clean. I went on a Wednesday evening and it wasn't too crowded. I was able to use any machine that I wanted to without waiting. Overall a really cool experience and well taken care of gym.

I love Ford's! Everytime I am in Madison I make a point to visit. Such an amazing vibe. Ford's…read moreis what a gym should be. Great people, high energy, and place to work hard. Absolutely love it!

It is such a pleasure to sit and write this Yelp review for Annie of Forest Coaching and Studios…read more I'm in my later years, after a long and meaningful journey on various fronts of body, mind and spirit. I've been working with Annie for several months now. Her expert guidance and nuanced ability to meet me where I'm at has been simply phenomenal. I came to Annie wanting to refine my overall fitness routine and to get stronger. Step-by-step, I am learning so much more than I anticipated, about my body, its intricacies, and further deepening an integration of my body with other aspect of myself. Wherever you might be, I am confident Annie could meet you as she has me. I will be working with Annie for some time to come. I look forward to seeing what all might be possible!

I've had coaching from Anne for over 10 years and I still reach out when I have pain or need…read moreguidance on how to feel my best. The biggest benefit I have gotten from coaching with Annie is a kind, safe, clean environment to heal when I've needed it, and a great workout when I was ready for it. I would recommend Annie because she and her coaches really are flexible and caring. Their prices fit in line with any budget and I know I'm getting the best care.... so its worth it!

I moved out of the state to AZ but I miss this place! Tony, Katie and Kaade are seriously three…read moreamazing people. Kaade was my trainer and I'm bigger and stronger because of him. I know how to lift properly and see the gains. I work in corrections now so my fitness is a serious issue. Thank you guys for keeping me safe. Mentally and physically.

Ratings are subjective, I know. I thought of a 4 star, and then gave it 5 because of how it makes…read moreme feel to be there. This place is not fancy. The equipment is well-cared for, and the members are a diverse lot. We've been there on a Sunday morning (you might hear some AJR playing) and on week nights. (A bit of Disturbed to thrash to, anybody?) The owner lives nearby and is really into his business. The bathrooms are roomy and well equipped with large private showers. What I really like is everybody is totally comfortable with being their and working on their stuff. All body shapes, all abilities. It doesn't matter, you'll get a smile and a nod. We spent a year debating whether to join a fitness center. The local Y has disappointed us many times. While you'll get the basics here (no pool, no basketball courts) it's all most of us need. There are also fitness classes, which I'd like to try out. Gentle stretching sounds right up my alley.

I had my free introductory session with Tyler today. The space is bigger than it looks but that not…read morewhy I gave it 5 stars. I connect with Tyler's philosophy on personal training. I like his "quit while you are ahead" idea and his holistic approach to feeling good and looking good. I've seen people pushing themselves without understand why they are doing so. While this is not a gym, at least not until they expand and they have plans to do that, this is a great place to start learning about how to take care of oneself, not be judged, and feeling and eating good. Oh wait, there's no food served here but it is right next to "the Curve". What I like best about focal point training is Tyler's personality and attitude. Super friendly, enthusiastic and willingness to work with individuals to meet personal goals. Besides being a certified personal trainer, Tyler is also certified in hypnosis to help his clients achieve their goals after a training session. I really connect with his methodology of creating a program for the individual to make exercising sustainable and fun. Package starts out with 10 sessions to learn (and do) how to feel where you need to be and how you can make progress on your own after the sessions or sign up for individual sessions with Tyler after that. If anyone is looking for a personal trainer, I would recommend Tyler.

I went to Focal Point because it's in my neighborhood and I was unable to find a workout routine…read morethat I could stick with due to pain in my neck, knees, back etc!! I'm 46, a former runner and had basically given up on exercise. I needed help. My life has truly been transformed by Tyler and his Good Enough philosophy. I trained with him for about a month and then started working out at home on my own. He teaches you to listen to your body and become intuitive about what works for you and what doesn't. I have worked out almost every day for the past 3 weeks and am totally hooked. My pain has dramatically subsided and I feel so much stronger already. I had adjustable dumbbells before I started and then purchased adjustable kettlebells, but that is all I have needed to get the job done. Tyler is passionate about what he does, very professional and just an all around nice guy! He teaches you sustainable exercise and he truly cared about my success. I feel so fortunate I found Focal Point and highly recommend to anyone looking to stay in shape for the long haul. He calls it Good Enough but I call it crazy good!

Visited Capital Fitness as a drop-in while in Madison for work. This place is awesome; they have…read morenearly all of the equipment you could want, including a TON of squat racks and lifting platforms, they have a reasonable drop-in fee, the locker-rooms are clean and spacious, and they even took me on a tour to show me everything. I'll definitely consider dropping in again the next time I'm in Madison!

Great gym! Good benefits like a sauna and with an upgraded membership you can join pilates/yoga…read moreclasses which are amazing

During COVID-19 they do not require masks or require their members to practice safe distancing…read more They say they do, but when they are shown that some members have masks on the top of their head for the entire workout (yes, like a hat!) and/or under their chin for the entire workout, they DO nothing about it. Since there is video throughout the club---it's a pretty simple task to handle if safety was even something remotely a concern. Not. It's apparently all about the monies. Sad. For social distancing, most younger members do not respect the '6 feet' recommended safe distance in any shape or form. Some do, but most don't. Most are too busy with their phones stuck in their face to have any consideration for the health of others. Sad. Pretty much most/all the older club members (50+) have disappeared from the club ....and I doubt they will be quick to return, if ever. Sad. Staff members are now only one day a week (Wed) from 12-7pm. Consider some place else.

Update: 5 Months later, same issue. But now the front desk people don't let you in, when your fob…read moreis not working. Sooo I guess I am done with this gym. Don't have the time to get it checked out. It's so difficult trying to find a staff member. I have a friend who wants to try the gym to then become a member. But we never catch a staff member there. We call, nobody answers. Then we go in the morning. Nobody is there. We call the 24 front desk at another location. We are told to come back in the afternoon. I asked for specific hours, since we have jobs that are morning to evening. They said "they stay for a couple hours". I asked again, sooo you don't know when someone is here. They said, yea, and to try calling later. Help me to help you.....

I recommend Orange Shoe on the Capital Square, Madison WI. The best thing is all the trainers are…read moreknowledgable, motivating and nice. I have tried five or six different classes, preferring the mid-day time slots. The trainers check in throughout the workouts to adjust for any personal needs or tweaks for which need to be protected. I really like the convenient app for booking or changing my sessions. I chose this gym for all of the above reasons as well as it being just three blocks from my home. I never need to drive. Also, Orange Shoe accepts my health insurance's perk, covering up to eight of my workouts per month. Emails are answered swiftly, if I need to get in touch. the equipment is clean and in good shape. All in all a workout at Orange Shoe on Main ST. is a positive and personal experience.

Orange Shoe gym downtown Madison is top notch - the trainers are very knowledgeable, dedicated and…read morefriendly. I have tried other gyms that offer personal training, but have found the programs to either lack focus and flexibility or to be excessive and intimidating. The workouts at Orange Shoe are challenging but definitely doable - I have been going 3 times/week for more than 2 years, still love it, and still seeing amazing results. The atmosphere is very welcoming and comfortable - anything but intimidating. I am not a super-athlete type by any stretch, but with the help of the trainers have accomplished far more than I thought I could - actually have my sites set on running a marathon. The facility is clean and well kept - equipment in good condition. all in all a great gym - highly recommend!

I've been going back to Jessica and Nathan for several years now, not because my problem hasn't…read morefixed itself, but because my abilities have increased from dad bod with a back problem to triathlete. YMMV. Jessica always takes the time to find the root problem, explain it with as little or as much detail as I can handle, then assigns exercises or stretches that will fix the problem. Her gentle but precise touch can release even the most stubborn knots or painful strains. Do your stretches or exercises, if it hurts she can modify your routine until you have overcome that issue. Nathan is always professional, helpful and courteous, helping to schedule appointments, answer any questions or deal with insurance billing.

I found Mindful Motion on Yelp and after reading the ultra positive reviews I booked an…read moreappointment. I'd been having shooting pain down my leg and was ready to figure out what was going on. Jessica and Nate are extraordinarily nice, professional, and know. their. stuff. I met with Jessica, who lead me through a series of movements and helped me assess what was going on. She walked me through how I could make changes in my day to day activities to ease the pain. After a couple of appointments I felt MUCH better and have since become more mindful of my movements (how I sleep, how I sit) and haven't experienced pain since. I highly recommend this duo!