I love the gym! Parking was spacious but beware of the meters. Service was friendly and helpful…read morewith a lot of the current programs. The gym was great experience too due to music selection and gender specific steam rooms. Only downside is there is no gym to play basketball in or track to run on. I recommend this gym for someone looking for a quick workout without the amenities you could be getting at other Y's.

Amazing downtown location for a nice bike ride w video of beach. Friendly, professional staff…read more Always clean and super helpful workers (no matter color of shirt). While I give Carondelet (where I live 2 blocks away) 2 stars, downtown earns 5 every time. I ride my bike here and work out here because of the friendly staff, and the clear love of the city and its people. Downtown YMCA is an exemplar of excellence and loving values toward all people.

Tried a boot camp class here this weekend, wow what an incredible workout! I was definitely sore…read morethe next day but I love that feeling knowing I pushed my muscles to the max! The trainer was so energetic and nice. Also, everyone in the workout was so friendly, that's definitely something that differentiates this place from the rest! Highly recommend trying them out.

I tried Burn Boot Camp for the first time this week and had a great workout. Everyone who works…read morethere is really welcoming and the rest of the class is very encouraging of each other. The circuit style training they do gave me great heavy lift options but offered modifications for each student depending on level and injuries. Would definitely come back here for another workout. Also worth mentioning, they have free childcare which is a big bonus considering that's an extra charge at a majority of other gyms.

Ethan at the front desk is pretty awesome! Small gym but great atmosphere and decent locker room…read more Chris is also a great help!

Great gym space!!! Fun workouts. Great instructors!!! And affordable!! They have group ex…read moreclasses, free weights, exercise machines!!! A complete gym!!!

Do you want to go to a place where everyone knows your name, AND get a six-pack? HD Fitness is such…read morea welcoming gym. I love the owners, the members, and how I feel after the workouts. It's a one-of-a-kind fitness experience.

From the owner: HD Fitness is a boutique style Personal Training Studio. We specialize in One-on-One training,…read moreSmall Group Training, and Competition Training. We offer all-inclusive dynamic fitness workout program. Along with all our training packages we offer nutrition plans and advice. We pride ourselves in providing clients with results. The workouts are designed to be intense but welcome all levels. HD Fitness is a great way to start your fitness journey or ramp up your current mission to look and feel great!

I went in for a free consultation only. I'm sure the program works for some people, but it wasn't a…read moregood fit for me at this time. You have to pay $300 up front for the 6 week boot camp. To get your money back, you have to check-in on social media every time you're there, let them use your before and after pictures, post a review on here (FYI - Businesses should not be asking for reviews. It's against Yelp's conflict of interest policy), and lose 25 lbs. Losing 25 lbs is not the same for everyone as far as percentage of body weight. You have to go 3x a week for an hour. It's a one-size-fits-all mentality. I'm looking for something more personalized. It's not just about losing weight, it's about losing inches, gaining muscle and confidence, etc. Jeremy is a no nonsense and direct motivator if that's what you're looking for. I'm not willing to risk the money for something I'm not sure will motivate me. Kickboxing is 2 nights a week. It's a group setting. It seemed very disorganized while I was there, both the class and the space. Very small and crowded space, very claustrophobic. Didn't feel very clean. Mismatch of equipment. Jackets and bags all over the place. Parking is a nightmare. I tried to ask questions, which weren't answered directly, was made to feel my questions were just excuses. Was not impressed with space, staff, or sales pitch.

To the owners reply, AKA Jeremy, not a "bruised elbow", it was and still is pretty messed up and…read moreinjured. BUTTT, like always, you still don't read or understand anything especially since you're still on the same rant of him not coming in because you think he "pussed out" and you think the male should be in charge (according to the phone call a month ago) so no surprise with your comment and how you don't listen. And thanks, found a better place at Studio Element. Anyone who is looking for someone should GO to STUDIO ELEMENT. It's worth the money to be treated better and get results that will last than treated like crap by some rude "trainer" who has an extremely unhealthy way of making people lose weight. So glad you took our hard earned money for free and you showed us your true colors. If anything came from you stealing our hard earned money it that we got out of your bad business. Also, your contract is still not valid as your address in it isn't even where you work out of (I got the return envelope). Thanks, jack-a...Jeremy! Where do I even start. This place deserves zero stars because of Jeremy. Jeremy will talk down to you, talk over you, does not compromise or get the picture. He does not care for his clients and wants it his way or the highway. He will rip you off. BE CAREFUL. I have his contract posted below. Wednesday, my boyfriend and I decided to go into here for a free consultation. He sat down with us (more like my boyfriend, not us because he would hardly talk to me...big macho man ), got right to the point about how his 6 week training program is and blah blah blah. He said it was $499 a person but if we both come in together it's $399 BUT we have to put 1/3 of the money down today. So my boyfriend said sure he'll put his part down and I'll talk to my parents to see if they'll help me out. My parents said they would help out, but not right away, and so my boyfriend had $236 on him and he went ahead and gave him the money and signed his own contract (I never signed one) which doesn't say a start date. Jeremy said if I decide I don't want to come in and do it, then that money would just be for my boyfriend (1/3 of $499 isn't $236 btw, Jeremy). So we left planning on coming in Monday, June 18th. This weekend I had an incident where I fell on my right elbow (swore I broke it) and went to urgent care the next day and thankfully found out it was severely sprained. I talked to my boyfriend and asked if he'd wait until the following Monday so we could do it together, because we wanted to do this together. We live together, it makes sense to only do it together. I did not want to waste my first week of Jeremy's 6 week program with a hurt arm, only being able to do exercises with every other body part. So this morning (Monday, June 18th) we texted Jeremy telling him the situation and asking if he'd let us start Monday. He basically says a sprained elbow is nothing then calls my boyfriend only to try to force him into coming in and asking him who is in charge me or him (my boyfriend)? My boyfriend kept explaining can we just come in as a couple next Monday or no? And he said we can but my boyfriend would not get his 6 weeks but I would (LOLWHAT) then goes on to say this doesn't excuse my boyfriend, he can still come in today regardless of me (which is true) but my boyfriend kept telling him how he wants to do this with me as a couple, again, TOGETHER. Obviously, Jeremy did not get the picture and only cared about money because here we are, out $236 and in a very uncomfortable situation where my boyfriend and I don't ever want to go back to this guy again because why would I want to workout with a guy who only cares about himself and his money. In all honesty, if I was rich, I'd pay you the money not to go to him. Screenshots of his texts follow

I am on week 3 at hellfish. I am not a fan of core work. I'm a long distance runner but knew I had…read moreto improve in this area. At the end of the day, we look for a camp that 1) shows results and 2) we enjoy while we are there. As far as number one goes, I am only 3 weeks in so too early but I am so incredibly sore, in a good way, that I trust if I keep it up, I'll have slightly less back fat. I hate equipment. As a yoga fan, it's amazing what our bodies can do without 'bands' etc to get in shape. and as far as 2) goes. Well, the trainer is funny. Pushes you but has a good sense of humor. Personally, I like that. All shapes, ages and sizes in our group and he makes no excuses for any of us. And my personal bonus, my daughter goes with me. She spends half the time doing our exercises and the other half running around in the park (a mother's dream!). So all in all, the only thing keeping me from a 5 star rating is time...for in a coupe months I expect to see some firm results in my abs, arms and back. So...to be continued...but hey, at least it's fun!

From the owner: Hellfish Fitness is a full-service fitness company with in-the-gym, in-home, and even Skype…read morepersonal training sessions for individuals, partners and small groups. Hellfish Fitness also holds regular bootcamp-style fitness classes throughout the year.

Trainer Review: JR has been my trainer off and on through…read moremy health problems and there has never been a trainer( I have had a few) more accommodating nor as committed as he is. Unlike most trainers, he is committed to you reaching your goal and he won't break you to do it. He's works you hard but you always feel good after the workout! His positive attitude and good nature makes the session enjoyable. Definitely a motivator! So hard to find trainers committed to the person! He is truly a good find! He is not stuck on just the machines either. You might kickbox one day and then another jog along side you he next (although truth be known my "jogging" is jog for a little bit and then gasp for breath walking, repeat. Lol)

From the owner: PowerFit Bootcamp will encourage, motivate, and help ayou to become the best you can be, both…read morephysically and mentally. Our program will help set you up for success. You will get a full body workout while learning how to implement proper training techniques that will produce results. As you are challenged to push through obstacles, you will learn the true meaning of perseverance. Make new friends and enjoy an experience of working hard but leaving with a high level of energy that will sustain you throughout the rest of your day! Email us to start receiving special offers!

Okay, this is a really convenient gym. For those of us that live in the Soulard/Lafayette/Benton…read morePark area, this is the closest one you'll find without having to drive 10+ minutes, and if you're like me, if I don't have a spot around the corner I'm probably not going to go. This place is freaking HUGE and has SO MUCH EQUIPMENT. They have plenty of treadmills in multiple locations (you're nervous about being in the open? No problem they have some in a back room), but I'm more into weights - I love that they have every type of weight to choose from, plenty of racks, AND they have so many individual pieces of equipment. Sometimes free weights/racks make me nervous, so having individual machines is freaking awesome and the ease of use is so much better. They have multiple spaces, including a back room that is pretty secluded which is perfect for new people/for stretching. They also have balls, steps, small weights, etc back there. They truly are an all encompassing gym. My only complaint (some people don't care about this) - it is very overwhelming for women AND for those of us that aren't SUPER fit. I will not come in here without my fiancé because I'm too nervous haha! It's....a lot. There's a lot of really fit people and coming from a small planet fitness, this is a lot to take in. Overall, great location. The equipment seems to be kept up nicely, and there's something for everyone.

Way too expensive. Advertised a free day pass but didn't specify you needed a Missouri or Illinois…read moreid to get it. Poor customer service. Kids feet were in the front desk the whole time he talked to me. Not willing to work with my crew who moves around a bit. Wouldn't recommend.