One of the advantages of traveling so much is that you really appreciate good things or services…read morewhen you experience them. One of the true appreciations I enjoy when I visit Wilmington Delaware a couple times a year is the Brandywine YMCA gym. As they just completely remodeled this Y, it is better then any gym I've seen anywhere ... Even ones way more expensive (i.e., Equinox)! Beyond just this remodel and major addition, which is absolutely amazing, the service and personality of this gym is what keeps me coming back to it each time we're in town from California visiting family and friends. The staff who work at the Brandywine Y create a wonderful sense of community, which this spirit carries forward to the members of this Y

MEMBERS FILMING THEMSELVES HAS GOTTEN OUT OF HANDS!…read more I'm writing this because I'm really concerned about some issues I've been having at the YMCA related to aggressive behavior and people filming on their cell phones. On September 13th, I had a horrible experience with another gym member. I was walking to the turf area to do walking lunges when I accidentally walked past a member's phone that was on the floor, he was filming his set and had his phone angled towards the walkway. I didn't see the phone on the floor near the squat racks, and I didn't realize I was in the way. After reaching the turf, I noticed another member filming there, so I walked back towards the smith machine. As I walked past the squat racks again, the guy recording, who looked to be in his early twenties, turned around and confronted me aggressively. He said, "Are you happy now?" Confused, I replied, "Excuse me?" He then repeated, "Are you happy now?" and continued, "I know you did it on purpose for attention!" He was pointing to his phone, and his tone was very intimidating. All I could manage to say at that moment was, "I'm sorry, I didn't see it." He then grabbed his phone and stormed off. Thinking he was gone, I decided to finish my last exercise. However, about five minutes later, I saw him back at the squat rack, glaring at me in the mirror, which made me feel unsafe. I decided to leave the gym floor rather than risk further issues. I considered going to the front desk but chose not to because I had a similar issue months ago, and the staff didn't address it properly. This is the second time in a year that I've felt unsafe due to aggressive behavior from members filming their workouts. I joined the YMCA because I believed it would be a welcoming place for all ages and fitness levels. While I'm comfortable working out in a male-dominated space, these filming incidents have been problematic.The gym is not a filming studio, I'm just trying to work out, all I did was walk by. The YMCA needs to address this issue. Considering that my previous complaint was ignored, I'm posting this review to warn potential members and will also be reaching out to corporate as well. The YMCA is supposed to be a family environment, and it's important for the gym to be a safe and respectful place for everyone.

My friend and I had to come to Glenn Mills for something quick and wanted to make the drive…read moreworthwhile, so we decide to pop into a barre class. First, I have to say that $23 for a drop in class is an amazing price nowadays! Signing up online was simple and check in was smooth. The studio is spacious and clean, with water bottle filling stations, cubbies, and bathrooms. My friend did not have her own yoga mat and the studio was able to lend her one. The instructor, Emily, was friendly and welcoming, especially being we were probably the only new students in a class of regulars. The class itself was perfectly challenging in all the right ways! Barre is such a fun concept and Barre Balanced executes the class wonderfully. My friend and I had a great experience here and both agreed we would be back for barre or another one of their classes if we have the chance again!

Love Barre Balanced! All the instructors are incredible! Every workout is challenging but…read moreabsolutely doable. Extremely Covid conscious, I have always felt very safe working out here. Thank you for keeping me sane during this time!

This gym is a fantastic space. We dropped in on a Saturday for a day pass. The guy at the front…read morewalked us through their easy day pass sign up process. Then he gave us a full tour and answered all my husband's questions on different machines. This place has some of the best machine options we've ever seen, so my husband was bro-nerding out on getting to try all types of machines. $25 for a day pass per person is on the higher price end, but I have no regrets paying that price. Everyone working out was friendly and the space was pretty open and easy to get the equipment we wanted. They have an amazing selection of supplements and we were even able to purchase some pre workout drinks for our workout. This place is amazing. If we were local to the area, we would 100% be members. The only thing we noticed was that they don't have a lot of squat racks, but they have so many leg machines that I don't think this would be an issue.

Totally agree I picked the wrong gym. I wouldn't know where to start in that type of gym. My…read morekids love it! Serious equipment and helpful staff from what I could see.

If you want a mainly free weight gym then this is the one for you! They offer one-on-one sessions -…read morepersonal training. Great selection of equipment- the staff is welcoming and friendly. They have protein shakes and drinks. Large locker area and the place is kept nice! I highly recommend this gym!

Great training. Great people excellent encouragement of discipline & strength for people of all…read moreages!

Goju Training is amazing! If you are looking for a place that specializes and fitness and overall…read morewellness this is the place to come. Kenny and his team of trainers are experts in not only martial arts; they provide education on nutrition and make it a priority to help you reach your fitness/wellness goals. They are very professional and welcoming; you feel the energy as soon as you walk in from everyone including clients. No matter what level you're at, everyone makes you feel welcomed and that you can accomplish anything you put your mind to regardless of your size. All of the fitness classes and personal training will challenge you each time, so your body and mind goes through a transformation. Stick with it and you will be pleased. They motivate, inspire, and get results! We always end every workout with the quote "Personal Power"!

So it was recently brought to my attention that First State Gymnastics was given a poor review by a…read moreprevious team mom I would just like to say that our experience at First State Gymnastics has been great , my daughter has been there for 10 years, I have been involved in many different aspects , serving for many years on the teams Athletic association I don't want one bad apple parent to ruin something for others, she has a right to state her opinion , but I believe more over that customers are happy with First state gymnastics and I encourage other families to reach out and support our gym

Extremely disappointing experience at the Newark location. I would strongly encourage parents to…read morethink carefully before enrolling their children here for ninja class and any gymnastics program. My children (ages 4, 6, and 8) missed ONE class during a 10-week session. Their written policy states that students are allowed one makeup class or open gym, yet the gym refused to honor it despite weeks of calls, emails, messages, and even an in-person visit trying to resolve the issue respectfully. What made this situation especially frustrating was the constant shifting of explanations as to why my children were being denied a makeup class. First, I was told that "makeups are not guaranteed per our policies (which are listed online)." I thoroughly reviewed their entire online policy page multiple times, and nowhere does it state that makeups are automatically denied under these circumstances or that end-of-session makeups are prohibited. Second, their policy also does not explain how families are supposed to schedule a makeup when the missed class happens at the very end of a session. Once I pointed out that obvious gap in the policy, the explanation then changed to: the session had ended, so the kids could no longer make up the class. Then the explanation changed yet again to claiming I "never contacted them" to arrange a makeup. That statement is completely contradicted by documented calls, emails, voicemails, and follow-ups over several weeks. I even contacted the gym 2 weeks PRIOR to missing the class to ask how the makeup process worked and was told the absence first had to occur before scheduling could happen. Afterward, I repeatedly attempted to coordinate the makeup and received no meaningful communication in return. The responses I did receive were extremely short, dismissive, and defensive. At one point I was even told my attempts to resolve the issue were "excessive," despite the fact that the only reason I kept reaching out was because nobody would provide a clear answer or reasonable resolution. I also came to the gym in person hoping to speak with someone face to face. I spoke with a supposed manager and still got nowhere. I requested a direct phone call or face-to-face meeting with the owners to discuss the issue professionally, and those requests were denied as well. The amount of effort this gym put into gatekeeping a single open gym makeup for three young children was honestly unbelievable. The Newark location feels poorly managed and lacking accountability. The impression I was left with is that customer concerns are ignored, policies are interpreted differently depending on the situation, and families are dismissed the moment they ask questions or point out inconsistencies. This entire issue could have been resolved with one reasonable conversation and basic customer service. Instead, it became weeks of avoidance, contradictory explanations, and dismissive treatment over one missed class. Parents absolutely deserve to know how concerns are handled here before committing their time and money.

Amazing gym!! Best Gym in the state! Better than planet fitness, edge, and retro! Love the…read moreatmosphere and the High intensity workouts. Great DJ on Saturdays too!

Attending TRFit Club classes have been nothing short of amazing. The the second my boyfriend and I…read morewalked in we felt welcomed. The positive energy shown to new comers by the staff and even members was great motivation to keep us coming back. The workouts are tough but rewarding. Charlie and Joe are a great duo and for sure keep their classes joyful and energetic. Each glass gives me the same energy which is great that I don't have to book a specific time to get the workout that I need. I've attended many different times with a few people or a bunch and have gotten the best workouts no matter the size. I enjoy the group training type of session because even though there are other people the trainers are great at still giving one on one direction. They push you to keep going and to fight through the pain. Definitely getting your monies worth with this gym. This was the first gym I've been to that pushed me pass my limits and challenged me to want more every single class. We love the family atmosphere it's keeps us coming back. I've done workouts I've never done before! There is always something new. I've been so excited about TRFit that I find myself never wanting to miss a day. I've been encouraging everyone I know to give it a try and I've joined as a member. Give them a try and tell them @majorrkeys_ sent you

This will be my daughter's 5th year at DanceWorks Sance Studio, and we love it!!! Ms. Amanda, the…read moredirector, and all of her teachers and staff are so nice, knowledgeable and caring. They truly take the time to know each child and talk with them. Over the years, this studio has help my daughter gain confidence and develop her dance technique all while having fun. The classes are affordable, the studio is always clean, communication is top tier, and the environment is very welcoming.

Great studio! My daughter loves it!!!! Classes offered for 18 months- adult. Studio offers creative…read moredance, Acro, hip hop, ballet and more!