Let's get this out of the way. Freedom Fitness is hands down the best small gym in the area…read more What it is: A family owned gym that offers all the equipment you can expect from a big gym, but in a little package. There are two rooms, the main cardio/large weight equipment room and another room with all the extra goodies like kettle bells, TRX bands, battle ropes, etc. What I love the most about this gym is that it is never crowded. I have never waited for a machine or a set of weights. I have actually been the only person in the gym numerous times. They also have classes which are held in the little room. They have a strength training type of class with the owner, Jay. I haven't tried it yet, but it looks like it has a cult following. They also have Spinning now, which I am a big fan of. They have two different teachers, and convienent times (morning or night). Both teachers are excellent. What it isn't: This is not your big box, crowded gym where there are 100's of people sweating all over each other. If you have experienced one of those, you know what that entails. Those big gyms have perks (child care, big class schedule, fancy locker rooms), but they come at a price (literally and figuratively!) Freedom Fitness is a welcoming place for people of all types of workout phases. You have grandma strolling on the treadmill in her khaki pants, to the big body builder types pushing 400 pounds on the chest press, and everyone in between. The owners are a nice family who know you by name. The gym is super clean, and everything is always in perfect working order. The only con - there is a pizza place next door! =)

This is a wonderful facility that is clean and welcoming. It is small in size but actually has…read moreeverything you need to get a great workout. There is an open room for rope exercise and there is even a shower/changing room. For the price you simply cannot beat this place. Last and most importantly is the family that owns this place..... they are very kind, courteous, respectful and all around the nicest people I have ever dealt with. I'm in my second year as a member here and look forward to many years to come!

A membership at this gym in downtown Covington comes with many classes to choose from. I start off…read morethe week at yoga with Melissa, love stretching and pushing my limits with Heather's barre class and can't wait for fun at zumba on Wednesday mornings with Tammi. Kendra and Suzanne's morning workouts challenge me, with Louise I always learn something new about the human body and each of them help me to feel energetic and strong. The whole staff is friendly, eager to assist (shoutout to Sarah, Catherine, Bobby and Gavin!) and there are classes in the evenings as well. BFF offers 24 hour access to all you need to stay in shape whether you attend a class, hire a trainer or just pop in and do your own thing with the array of equipment offered. I'm a fan.

Worked out here for years, got everything I need. Open 24/7, good weight room, steam room, towel…read moreservice, locally owned and operated .

This gym is the best gym on the Northshore. The owner really cares about fitness and clearly has a…read morepassion for what he is doing. He is constantly bringing in new equipment and really listens to his members. Since buying the gym just a few short months ago he has completely overhauled the space and added a posing room and powerlifting area. If you are serious about getting the best workout possible Covington Athletic Club will get you there.

Great place to go in get your work in and get out. If you are looking for a place to socialize…read moreinstead of work this is not the place for you. Has great high quality equipment and the owner is a great guy. Cons. It's smaller so if it is busy it can become crowded.

The a/c does not work properly and they are always out of wipes/paper towels at the cleaning…read morestations.

Just started with them! Excellent customer service -- was very clear on the policies when I was…read moresigning on (cancellation and otherwise), the staff was friendly and very helpful. Highly recommend!

I signed up for Be More Human Perfomance's "Fit Forever" program (for the 60+ set) in December,…read moregetting the jump on my New Year's resolution by laying down some foundational habits. My plan worked well... I was already in the habit of coming in 3 times a week when the new year rolled around, so now I could focus on the work! Raegan is our Fit Forever coach/ trainer and she is awesome! She is very knowledgeable about training and bodies, pushing and supporting us, and we are seeing results! Each of us had a different starting point in our fitness journey and she has made the appropriate individual adjustments to our training. I know I am stronger and have increased my cardio capacity, which is very motivating. Having a regular group to train with, to bitch with, so high five with is also very motivating... definitely a part of what keeps getting me there on those days I don't feel like it!

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Beautiful superior gym, this place is stellar and epic. It is just huge! The gym is spectacular and…read morebeautiful and I'm thrilled to make the membership today on the promo! The pool is warmer than PAC genesis (as well as both of Franco's pools work) The showers are exquisite with privacy curtains and shampoo and conditioner is provided by the club . Pelican athletic aka genesis only gives foaming antibiotic BS for the members in their showers too so FRANCOS trumping them on multiple levels and it's cheaper here for the year contract also! I love this place so much and I can't wait to be back tomorrow and see what in the gift shop and go for another workout! Thank you so much Amy Gatti and all the other wonderful women who greeted me and even gave me a beautiful purple colored FRANCOS tee shirt. I'm just beyond excited and so grateful to be welcomed at my new club !!!!!

I'd like to make it clear that I've been going to Franco's on and off literally since the day it…read moreopened in the 1980s. I even worked there in college and this is a first-hand review of my experience and my feelings about how the club handles the safety of its' older members, two of whom are my parents. The fact that Franco's got my original review taken down instead of absorbing the feedback and addressing safety concerns shows they care more about their reputation than safety. I stand by my original review... I'd like to reiterate, please enter at your own risk. There are trainers and employees who are not vaxxed and working closely indoors with members in their 60s, 70s, and 80s who could be at risk because of the selfishness and irresponsibility of Franco's, it's staff, and policies. Is there a vaccine mandate in Mandeville? No. Can businesses implement one? Yes. In my opinion, to hide behind the, "no mandate" defense is lazy and puts profits before safety. We were incredibly disappointed and horrified to learn one of the trainers who works with my elderly members including my dad, had Covid and was unvaxxed. How many days do you think this trainer showed up to work as a carrier before testing positive? It's unclear and scary to think about. Of course getting Covid isn't anyone's fault... But to knowingly and willingly go to work in an indoor environment with people who are elderly and choose not to be vaccinated, all with permission of your employer, is dangerous. I don't think it's unfair or unkind to warn people of a potentially unsafe and dangerous environment. I'd like to offer a suggestion - if you are not going to require vaccinations of your staff, I'd recommend only having those trainers who are vaccinated, teach/train members 60+.

Me and my wife, Carolee, joined at the very beginning. They had their hiccups and so did we with…read moreour schedules, but they were very helpful and accommodating. We found classes that fit our needs In skill and variety. The coaches are excellent in every way and they think about safety and ask for medical issues you have before every class. I highly recommend Club Pilates for people who are beginners or have some experience at low to mid level which is why we like it and it fits our needs perfectly. Tanya has always accommodated us and worked with us if we had issues.So give them try and experience the benefits. Ace

Buyer beware! If you want to cancel your membership, they make it almost impossible to do so. I…read morehave read other reviews on here about others having the same problem. Even though THEY communicated with me via text, when I let them know via text a month in advance that I wanted to cancel and they responded- that wasn't okay, I had to go there in person to cancel. They continued to charge my credit card. I contested the charge with my credit card company and immediately they threatened to send me to collections. Of course, I didn't want that on my credit report, so I had no choice except to pay. I spoke with my attorney, who concurred that their business practices are unethical and the contract they make you sign is ambiguous. Others have mentioned- it's 2026, everything is done electronically- I cancel memberships. subscriptions etc via the internet- why not get with the times!? They just want your $$$. It is difficult to schedule classes they are almost always full, you can get wait listed-but you won't know if you get in until you get up in the morning. they charge $25 if you don't show for a class, won't let you in if you are more than 5 min late (unless you know someone there). Some of the instructors are great, others are not. I had private classes before I went there, it was a much better experience. My final thought ~ class action lawsuit

I was in town visiting from Dallas and dropped in for three classes with Tori. He worked as hard…read moreand he had very good technique.

My 16 year old son has been training at this gym for almost 4 years, we pay $100 a month for him to…read morebe able to go there. I have always been happy to have him go there. I thought the people there cared about him. I have highly recommended this gym to countless people over the years. Unfortunately, we had to cancel his membership because the owner, Tory - a professional boxer - decided it would be ok to threaten to get in the ring with my son and "go a few rounds" with him. Not in an effort to teach or guide my son but simply because as my son was in a sparring match he didn't hear a command that Tory gave him. I am beyond disappointed.

Great new staff on the Fitness side of the house! The personal trainers are very knowledgeable and…read morethe class's (Zumba, Cycling, Yoga, ect) are no extra cost with membership. And they offer childcare! They have everything you need to get in shape! Smaller in size, but truly a hidden gem in Covington for the cost. 5 stars easy. I'm not looking to be pampered but to be motivated! They do it :)

I got a pass for here from the Courtyard for a Sunday morning. I got there and there were about…read moresix people inside, but the door was locked. I was peeking through the glass and a woman got out of a car in the parking lot and asked me if she could help. I showed her the pass and she let me in and told me I could go inside and work out. I was a little apprehensive, but figured she had a key and there were other people inside already. It was a little weird. On top of it, they didn't have the most complete array of machines. I did a few of my exercises using dumbbells. TThe description of a two star review about sums it up, II've experienced better.

The PAC is a very nice place. There is a huge cardio area, free weight area, pools, tennis courts,…read moredaycare center, full service spa, etc. This place has it all. There are plenty of machines and free weights so you shouldn't have to wait to excercise (at least during the hours i go. It may get busy later). The pool can get crowded on the weekends but there is still plenty of room. The equipment is not brand new but every machine and free weight i have used is in working condition. This is a very nice place.

Beautiful club, well maintained and very clean. Family atmosphere. Certain times it's very…read morecrowded, but you can find times with few people, my preference, to complete a workout efficiently. Pool areas are great, sauna and hot tub in both locker rooms.