Reevaluate, great space, great staff. Convenient uptown location and even more convenient hours.read more

After checking out many of the other local fitness centers I finally found Uptown Fitness. First…read morevisit was great. They showed me around, answered my questions and did not treat me like I was going to be a blight on their property because I was not 25 years old and in great shape. Truly, they are there to help you not make it a pick up spot. I requested a personal trainer and was lined up with one for the very next day at a time that I picked. I was asked a lot of questions by the trainer as to what I was looking for and she focused on those techniques to help me achieve my goals. It has wipes all over so you can clean the machines after you use them and it never smells bad. The staff is always smiling and seem to be in a good mood when I come in. I'm so happy I kept looking.

SMX is different! 30 min twice a week will change your life! Professional trainers and equipment…read more One year and counting I can't say enough great things about my health and the changes to my body are lagniappe!!!

I love working out here. My trainer is excellent. Marc pushes me but I also feel very safe. He used…read moreto work in medical profession helping people rehabilitate from heart attacks and strokes and wanted to help people before getting to that point. I love the method of working with heavy weights slowly. I'm an actress and going to train once a week, though in time I'd love to do more, makes me feel more secure when it comes time to work on camera. My mood is always boosted by the positivity of the experience. It never feels too crowded here. I love the location.

We scheduled a class while in town. We didn't have a rental car, so Ubered there. Show up 3 minutes…read morelate and Elizabeth Bobo not only said we couldn't do the class walking in 5 minutes late, but said we'd be charged the $20 no show fee. She had literally one person in the studio. Doesn't seem like it's doing that great. You probably can't afford to lose the few customers you have.

So after a Yelp Gets Physical and the ease of location, I decided City Surf Fitness was going to be…read morewhat got my "slingshots" (as my loving, eternal +1 calls my biceps) into some toned muscle and get back into living a more healthy lifestyle. My workout preference is one that doesn't feel like working out, i.e. volleyball, kayaking, dancing on pool tables. Those sort of things. So I'm not a yoga, pilates, "lets really think about this stretch" sort-of-exerciser. I'm also horrible at a gym membership 'cause no one is going to crack the whip on me to go there if it's not intentionally put on my schedule. I think City Surf is the perfect fit for me in this regard. I'm not an early bird, and they have classes that fit for my schedule at 8:30 am, and if I book, I'm committed to going. The two classes I really like are Beach Body Bootcamp* and City Surf*. IF you are a yoga type, or want to do more muscle-building, they have other courses and you can get a sneak peek of what they look like on their site if you want to set expectations. Each person in the class is assigned a surf board that is on top of three fitness balls. It's not as unbalanced as a real surfboard might be in the water but still takes a second to master some of the moves on top of the board. My balance was for shiz at first, but I can tell even from my last couple of classes, that it's improving. The classes are only 50 minutes long, and like their mantra says, it really is a no pressure environment. While you are in a class, it's really easy to focus on what you're doing and the instructor is there more so to guide you through the workout. There's no calling anyone out if you get winded (which I do), slow your pace, or need to adjust what you're doing. The music is great to workout to, and at the end you get a nice cooling towel placed on you face (I'm totally into it). You do need grippy socks (which they sell) for the boards, and I would suggest if you have sweaty palms (like this lady) maybe also get some grippy gloves so you can properly do the exercises. I like that I'm sore in places I never knew I could be sore, but not so sore that it's debilitating. If you think the classes are a little pricey they do have some great introductory rates, and they'll throw a deal out there every now and then. I am excited to work up to pea shooters from my current state of slingshots, and see where I can go from there! ;) Beach Body Bootcamp - Cardio based class designed to make you sweat and burn calories. City Surf - Their signature class featuring surf inspired movements utilizing surfer specific muscle groups.

I visited this OT (Orangetheory) location a few months ago while on vacation. I worked up a good…read moresweat and I got a nice, varied workout from Coach Will. The location is in a strip mall with decent parking. The facility is larger than the OT I frequent in my neighborhood. It's very spacious and there's plenty of room to spread out when doing the floor exercises. I accidentally went to the wrong OT when I had scheduled my session. When I called and told the staff I was going to be late, thankfully the staff at the Uptown location rescheduled me for the last class of the day without issue. Thanks a bunch OT Uptown for being so accommodating!

I loved this studio! Everyone was so friendly, the spacing of the equipment felt like a luxury that…read moreI didn't know I needed- I just didn't feel like I would trip over anything or anyone. Will was my instructor and has got to be one of my favorite instructors ever. At first, I thought he was monotone and the class would feel monotonous but as the class went along, his energy pumped up. You could tell he understood the assignment and what OTF is about- 12 spat points minimum for the afterburn if that's what you showed up for and high/bright-orange energy. As someone taking OTF classes just for the occasional extra push to my workouts; I found myself wanting to go back to this studio daily afterwards.

Coach Matt Nussbaum from Boxing in the Park is an amazing Boxing Coach. I was a complete newcomer…read moreand I'm a somewhat awkward person, and Matt Nussbaum was extremely patient with me and was very helpful. You will work hard, but you will feel good and if you start to feel bad he will listen to you and adjust the intensity. His teaching style worked perfectly for someone like me who can sometimes take a little bit to get the hang of things. He also offers help with general fitness and is very good and knowledgeable about these things. I still use many of the apps and tips he informed me about. I thoroughly enjoyed my time with Coach Matt Nussbaum and will be returning soon for future training.

Boxing in the Park with Matt is an excellent way to get or stay in shape! Not only do you get to…read morerevel in the beauty of Audubon Park, but you also get the privilege of working out with Matt himself. Matt is accommodating, yet challenging at the same time - the perfect combo. He'll work with you to help achieve your goals, whether they are more fitness related or more technical. I've been boxing for a little under a year before and love training with Matt because his attention to detail ensures that my technique is improving and that I am not reinforcing bad habits that had gone unchecked in large class settings. I highly recommend Boxing in the Park!

Great studio, amazing teachers, and awesome schedule of classes. Recommend it for beginner or…read moreadvanced yogis.

Small cozy space with knowledgeable and wonderful teachers. A true hidden gem!read more

Eduardo is the best personal trainer I have ever worked with. In the first 2 months of working with…read morehim I lost 10lbs. He is professional,knowledgeable, and friendly. Eduardo tailored each workout to my goals and gives advice on nutrition and supplements. With Eduardo I have lost fat, gained muscle, and increased strength. I have never gotten so many compliments in my life until I started training with Eduardo. If you are serious about your health and wellness goals and want amazing results Eduardo is the guy for you!

Eduardo is a great trainer! My main goal is to build muscle and get stronger. He took the time to…read moreassess where I was at and tailored our sessions accordingly. He is very proactive and responsive with scheduling sessions. He consistently pushed me to work harder in our sessions - I was able to bench/squat/deadlift way more weight than I expected. I felt confident pushing harder and going to failure on the sets because he was there to help if I got stuck during the lift. Eduardo also gave me great advice on nutrition, supplements, and equipment to help with training. When I sprained my ankle, Eduardo adjusted our sessions to accommodate it. We switched to circuit-style training and I still made strength progress and beat my one-rep max weights. Eduardo is also very pleasant to talk with and I appreciate learning about his vast experience in the world of strength training and body building. I would recommend anyone to work with him to reach their goals!

This is a beautiful studio! I have not been to pilates here yet but I've been to a few yoga…read moreclasses. The classes are small-ish (like 8 or less people). All the teachers I've seen have been great. Definitely worth checking out!

Love my girls at Grace! I started going here in 2020 and I've loved it ever since. Every time is a…read moregreat experience and you actually learn the basics of Pilates here. I've not taken a yoga class here but adding that to the list as well. I've been slacking and not going since I've been at home w| my new baby but I can't not wait to get back into the groove of things and start those classes back up.

Total transformation is possible. It's not from a magic pill, or a crash diet. It comes from…read moretenacity and a slowly-evolved mindset. It doesn't happen overnight. My journey began when I finally couldn't stand the arthritis pain in my knees that was keeping me from doing anything fun, sometimes even just getting off the couch. I'd fallen a couple of times and had no energy. By a pure miracle, I walked into Anytime Fitness Freret, and met Eric Capers, head trainer and owner of Pro Fitness Trainers. Eric is a physical therapist as well as a personal trainer, and I trusted that he had the knowledge I needed to make progress without injury, so I signed on. Little by little, learning every day, I got stronger, restored my balance, and was able to walk longer distances. Four years later, by consistent work, paying attention to food (not starving, not stuffing), I have lost 40 pounds, dropped my LDL cholesterol by 45 points, walked in three 5k events and the Crescent City Classic 10k (what????) and my doctor says I've added at least five years to my life. I'm 75 now, planning on lots more. If you've been thinking about it, putting it off, getting down on yourself, call Eric and get a free fitness assessment. You can't go wrong. Thanks for everything, Eric!

Eric is the greatest! He's sweet and fun, but serious about your workout. He listens to your…read moreconcerns and pushes you to do your best. I'd definitely recommend Eric if you're trying to get in shape.

JCC Aqua Fit program has been declining for months. Suggestions by members to increase classes,…read moreupgrade equipment and replace instructors are ignored. Since the hiring of a new CEO a couple of months ago, several aqua fit classes have been canceled so the pool can be used for swim lessons for the child care center and summer camps. This has especially impacted the seniors who joined the JCC specifically for the low impact benefits of water aerobics. Since summer camps, swim lessons and pool parties generate significant income, It seems that the financial bottom line is more important than addressing membership in the "community center." Too bad, the aqua fit program affects at least 50 members who are the active adults who use the facility daily. Do not join for the aqua program right now. Hopefully we will be heard in the future and classes will be restored.

Re: COVID-19 operations and safety practices…read more I gotta slow clap for y'all because I am loving the new implementation of the appointments online and how serious the JCC is taking COVID-19. Members of JCC Uptown are able to book appointments up to three days in advance for one hour block sessions. Everyone has to wear a mask upon entry and get your temperature checked. Per their constant email communications all members must arrive ready to workout (lockers are only available for bathrooms so no showers or storage purposes) and bring in your own towel and water bottle. They allow no more than 7 people at a time in the cardio room and around 8/9 in the weights room. Within the cardio room every other machine is shut down to practice social distancing. You'll also find plenty of marked disinfected and used cleaning sprays so you can wipe your machine before and after. Their team also cleans the machines CONSTANTLY. Like I seriously would get off the cardio machine wipe it down, just to then see them wipe it down again themselves. I feel safe coming here and appreciate there isn't a crazy occupancy capacity happening right now. TAKE MY MONIES. *Just know you will have to sign a waiver the first time you initially go during COVID-19, because liability and lawsuits ya know...