One great way to try out some local businesses is to win gift certificates at fundraising events…read morelike I did for 585Fitness. The pandemic took a real toll on my fitness routine and I knew I needed to try something different if I wanted to start feeling better again, so I took a shot on winning 6 personal training sessions with these guys. I was blown away immediately by the upbeat, encouraging attitudes of each team member who acknowledged that I was struggling but also made it clear that we were going to work hard and work together to get me back to where I wanted to be. I finished out my trial 6-pack of sessions and loved them so much that I decided to purchase more to keep going! My sessions are 30 minutes each of intense and challenging guided exercises with healthy doses of "atta girl"s and very good music for a soundtrack. It's a solid 30 minute commute for me to get here but it's so worth it. They also offer nutrition training and total health coaching. If you're looking to do something good for your body, give these guys a call!

This is THE spot to elevate your work out experience at whatever level you are at. I am so out of…read moreshape not being able to exercise in my regular group/spin/yoga classes the last 6 months, and I REALLY needed motivation and accountability. I was having way too much fun just eating and barely getting outside. Having a safe way to work out during the pandemic plus getting a killer workout in is seriously so clutch for my overall physical and mental health as winter nears. The workouts are always challenging but fun. I find myself getting stronger each week. I admire Rob's positive and encouraging approach. He keeps you MOVING and really packs in lots of different movements during each session. Getting a personal trainer truly maximizes your time and is such an efficient way to work out. Each time I end a session with Rob I learn a little more about fitness and my own health. He challenges you during your time with him and your time away from him to make healthier decisions. Super excited to continue my journey here and so happy I found this gem in Rochester!

I've worked out in 8 different boxes and FCCF has made it to my top two within 1 month. The coaches…read moreare amazing! Especially Friday's 5 am class with Jessica! I could be having a bad week but taking class makes me end the week on a good note! Thanks Jess T.!!!

My first time dropping into a CrossFit box from out of town. They were welcoming and helpful…read more Definitely would go again!

Recently joined with a decent deal through my health insurance company and have been so impressed…read morewith overall facility. Facility is clean and clearly labeled as to locations of gym, fitness rooms, lockers, restrooms. Staff has always been friendly, working hard and appear to enjoy their jobs. I have tried several group fitness classes, most are included in the membership and schedules are readily available at front entrance and on their web-site. For the most part I use the fitness center which has a wide variety of equipment with on-screen apps to watch Netflix and Hulu (with your own log-ins) on some machines as well as live TV and music options to help pass the time. Some of the equipment works with the Preva app to keep track of your weekly goals, which I enjoy. I chose this fitness location as an average woman who is somewhat new to fitness and wasn't looking to be watched, obviously judged or feel out of place. I can honestly say that I feel comfortable here, I would dare to say even happy to be working toward a healthier me here. There is a diverse mix of people that come and I enjoy the friendly overall atmosphere. There are so many membership perks that I haven't taken advantage of such as 2 large pools with aqua classes, open swimming and laps, cycling classes, day care options. JCC has an app available, but it is hit and miss and freezes often, so I would hold off on that until it's improved. Overall I find the JCC an Excellent overall facility.

I was initially very excited about enrolling my son here and had waited quite a long time for a…read morespot to open. Unfortunately, our experience ended up being deeply disappointing. During our time at the daycare, I felt that both my son and I were treated differently, and not in a positive way. At the time, my son was not yet fully adopted, and I couldn't help but feel that this may have influenced how we were perceived and treated. As a parent, that was incredibly disheartening. The transition to Jennifer Mehlenleacher & Christine Belykh was also a major factor in our experience. There seemed to be a noticeable decline in overall organization and communication, along with significant staff turnover and ongoing staffing shortages. This created an environment that felt unstable and, at times, concerning. I personally witnessed Jennifer numerous times talked down to her staff humiliating them in front of guests. Which was not uncomfortable for the guests, but it was extremely humiliating for her staff. I chose to wait before writing this review so I could reflect and compare our experience with another daycare. Having now seen what a supportive, well-run environment looks like, I can confidently say that this experience did not meet reasonable expectations. I truly hoped for a much more positive experience, and it's unfortunate that it didn't turn out that way.

Casually writing a review while I'm on the elliptical here. I would say that the RIT fitness center…read moreis the best gym around Rochester. Yes, I might seem biased since I'm a student here, but I think many outsiders agree too. The fitness center is set up on two floors. The first floor is mainly for lifting. There are plenty of free weights and different machines. The second floor has two levels. The first level of the second floor has an open floor area with mats, different machines, and a jungle gym looking structure with different bars and ropes. The second level of the second floor has a ton of cardio equipment and TVs. Beyond the cardio area is a smaller free weights area and plenty of other machines. This fitness center pretty much has every type of machine you can think of. Besides the gym, there are a ton of courts for all types of sports, tracks, and two different pools. One pool is a large one used for swimming and diving while the other pool is more for recreational use that includes a lazy river and a large capacity hot tub! The fitness center is well kept and usually isn't too crowded, depending on when you go. There's only a few things I dislike about this place. First of all, there is no steam room!!! I absolutely love using a steam room after working out and I am surprised they don't have one here (but they do have a sauna). Sometimes it can be impossible to find a parking space when RIT is hosting sports events for other schools in the field house. Lastly (this is tailored toward all my fellow students that use the gym), that awkward moment when you see your professors naked in the locker room haha!

One of the best gyms I've ever been to. Good for powerlifters, olympic lifters, bodybuilders, and…read morethose in general trying to get into shape. 3 deadlift platforms, 6 squat racks, rogue jungle gym, 7 benches, free weights, and more! The attendants that work there are extremely nice and helpful. And gym go-ers are helpful and friendly. The equipment is always kept clean and members usually rack their weight.

I really like RuckHouse…read more If you're looking for a full body workout (and really, we all should be), head over for a class. It's a circuit training/HIIT style workout, where you roll around the studio and run through a series of different exercises designed to get your whole body moving and sweating and just in better overall shape. There's some work on machines (ski, treadmill, bike, etc.), weights, bodyweight exercises, and more. If you've ever done F45 or something similar, it's not far off, but it's a cool local shop with personable coaches in a clean environment with surprisingly nice facilities and even products in the bathroom for when you're through. Everyone we spoke with from the front desk to the trainers leading the session to the other folks working out seemed cool, and we'll definitely be back when we're in town. Like most workouts (and many other things in life), you get out what you put in. Meaning, if you come in ready to see what your body can do, you'll get a great sweat on. They have a shirt for sale that says, "But did you die?" And I like that. Bring your own towel.

I've never had bad time at Ruckhouse. The trainers are friendly, knowledgeable, fun, and tough!…read moreThey know when and how to push you and still make the experience amazing. The training facility is always clean, organized, and well maintained. There's a lounge area, shake bar, and locker room as well. There's plenty of parking and a variety of classes to find what you're looking for. The best part about this place is not the workout or building but rather the people. Every person that walks through that door I consider family even if I haven't met them yet. This place draws the best members and staff. If you're looking for more than just a gym choose Ruckhouse Athletics!

DO NOT JOIN LA FITNESS!!!…read more The reason are as follows: 1. When I initially talked to my salesperson he told me that the club was getting a red light sauna as the current one was not working, I assumed it would be soon but the sauna has not worked in 10 weeks since I have been a member which is absurd/ridiculous for a fitness club...I used to own a fitness club with indoor tennis, large fitness room, (at the time one of the biggest in upstate N.Y.), aerobics, pro shop, nice locker rooms with a sauna...if the sauna ever broke down which happened frequently as members would pour water on the coils and short circuit them I would FedEx the appropriate parts and get it fixed ASAP...plus the salesperson was not working there days after I joined so he probably knew that and said anything to sell a membership and assuming get a commission 2. In my opinion the club is oversold with memberships as no matter what time I come in there to work out it's tough getting on any piece of equipment as there's so many people working out 3. I had a member try to walk out with my jacket which I moved around with me as I worked out as didn't want to use your locker rooms 4. I don't want to use your locker room as the one day I forgot my flip flops and I got a wart on the bottom of my foot from your locker room floor 5. The main reason I joined your club is that you had a sauna versus Planet Fitness which did not 6. I have since joined Planet Fitness, both your club and PF are about the same distance and time from my house on East Ave and PF has probably 3x the equipment and space of your club, better machines with at least 2 of every plate loaded machine which usually means no waiting for a machine to work out on + they have more free weights than yours 7. Numerous times your club was dirty, noticeably the floors on the fitness areas 8. I tripped over your vacuum cord which has a 30-40' extension cord...I'm almost 77 and luckily I caught myself and didn't fall which could have been a lawsuit...I own a 4,000 sq. ft. home with 3 stories, (1875 house), and I have the same vacuum which is cordless for safety and ease of moving around and the last club I belonged to, (Midtown), had the cordless backpack vacuum so members wouldn't trip over a long cord and for ease of movement and safety and was faster as no cord to deal with...if I can have a cordless one as a homeowner I'm sure a big corporation like LA Fitness can afford one 9. I previously emailed the manager or so I thought but it was a generic email to LA Fit on a Friday and she never got back to me, I was told at the front desk that I could email her directly from the web site but it was a common email only...after I complained to her (Abby) at the front desk the next Monday she probably looked for it and got back to me in a day or so after that...I've taught small business administration and entrepreneurship at the college level and waiting 4-5 days to respond to a customer's complaint is not acceptable in a well run company...when I complained to her about the sauna she were cordial but kept giving me the run around about it and when it would be fixed and refused to give me any club credit for lack of services - the sauna - which was the main reason I joined your club 10. So I'm leaving LA Fitness and their lack of getting the sauna fixed in 10 weeks means they will lose my membership for many years to come, I've worked out and been an athlete since the 4th grade and will never stop belonging to a gym so LA lost thousands of dollars on my future membership and after the review I post which will be much of the above, you will lose numerous future members and cost the club 10's of thousands of dollars 11. The spin bikes are from maybe 2005 at the best and they are the worst spin bikes I have ever used in 25+ years...and they have maybe 2-3 spin classes a week, I only ever saw one 12. This "Gym" is like a used car lot from 1970 with sales people having desks to sit you down to hard sell you a membership for a "special deal" if you join that day...lying about anything to sell a membership and have that same slimy feeling of those old time used car sales people 13. And when I walked into the club and talked to Abby (East Ave Club in Brighton) I was told that initially I had paid for the first and last month so I have been billed for an extra month upfront so if you want to cancel they get an extra month out of you...what a scam from old time car dealers and scummy salespeople from clubs in the 1970's + 1980's and 1990's Mark McCarthy

Back again for the season. Of course the steam room and infrared sauna are not working in either…read moremen or women's side ‍

Still a great location to workout, swim, etc. That being…read moresaid, things I'd like to see: Addition of 1-2 sets of pre-loaded barbells. (There's an area in the weight area with about 5 rowing machines that's almost always empty plus one's been broken for awhile now. There are other rowing machines as well) Additional weight plates added for the squat racks and bench press areas. Not sure if plates have disappeared or broken but more are needed. Also, addition of colored , matching bumper plates for the squat racks. Yes, 25 lbs is the same no matter the color but let's make it look nice. Plus barbell math is hard at 5am! On the positive side, they've added EV charging stations in the parking lot. Customer service remains excellent. Anytime, we've needed help - it's been easy to find.

Excellent facility clean everywhere and lifeguards are very careful to watch. The kids came here…read morewith my grandson and my daughter for their swim class. Love the different activities they offer. If my children were younger, I would come here too lol!

What a joke this place is! I called and he said it was free to come and workout to try the…read morefacility. I make the 15 minute walk there, sign the waiver and proceed to warm up. I am then stopped by a 125lb trainer, saying I cannot workout without one of the staff trainers, even advanced lifters cannot. He asked for me to stop warming up and wait 5 mins and he will "guide me through my workout" lol I was dumb founded...I have trained at numerous gyms all around the country and never ran into this before. I end up waiting close to 15 mins...I pack up and leave. This is the most ridiculous thing I have heard. Now I respect how their business is run...but would have been nice to have known on the phone...or when I signed the waiver.... what is the point of the waiver now? If I get hurt under his supervision, I should be able to hold him accountable..... Many lifters do not need guidance through workouts...let alone being "trained" by someone who does not even look like they lift...I would not take advice from any of the trainers there....look the part at least. Need to get a workout in??? Go elsewhere sad thing is, this "gym" is very well equipped...all goes to waste

PowerTrain is like OrangeTheory Fitness but PowerTrain offers more! You arrive for a 1 hour workout…read morethat is designed by the trainers at PowerTrain. It is a different workout each time, making sure you don't plateau. It's what all the fitness articles tell you to do but sometimes you need the push from elsewhere to make it happen...and Jenna and the other trainers at PowerTrain do just that! The difference from OT is that PowerTrain has a weight room that you can go to at a convenient time for you and do your own thing..or sign up for personal training classes. This is a bit costly but if you're regularly attending, you're getting what you pay for. GIve it a try!! A heart rate monitor is given to you on arrival and you watch your HR throughout class...making sure to stay in the green, orange or red zones to maximize your workout. Go! Have a great time!! Embrace the soreness...it feels so good :)

I went with my friend with her membership and there was mold under the wooden benches in the sauna…read more. Flickering lights in the kid center and the cafeteria smelled like straight garbage . Save ur 200$ !! Planet fitness all day

Even though the gym is nice on the tour, there are a few aspects that you don't realize about this…read moregym until after going there about a month. Every week night from 5-6 the gym is packed, to the point the parking lot is full and you have to park in the dirt lot near the trail. I'm used to this at other gyms I went to, but it was my first time experiencing a locker room legitimately running out of lockers. That was crazy to me and you would think for the price they would have facilities to accommodate their members? They also make promises when you sign up that they do not intend to follow through on. When I signed up the sales man told me they would deduct the cost of my old gym membership from the next month's payment. This did not occur and I sent all the necessary documents to the guys so now I'm waiting on a ticket to go through to a manager one of the front desk staff submitted. To sum it, this gym is not worth the price. If they were around the 100/month range I may have changed my rating, but to have had these types of issues paying over 200 a month for a gym is ridiculous.