It's only been my second visit but everyone is so kind. The coaches are really supportive. It's…read moredifferent from other workout places because it's so casual. It's a community that works out not a gym that's trying to be a community. No idea if that makes sense

Best east side gym! Coaches are all stellar, classes are fun and challenging, it's a great…read moreencouraging and social community, and price is a great value compared to a lot of other options!

The workout is consistent with wherever you take Barry's classes. The facility though was nicer and…read morelarger than most Barry's studios that I have been to. I loved their lift studio, especially the upgraded benches. The upgraded benches were very novel to use and I liked how the top of it could be lifted vertically to mimic a wall for wall sits. Only constructive criticism would be that I wanted to buy a barrys Austin t-shirt but thought that $68 + tax for a plain cotton T-shirt is a bit steep price-wise.

I was visiting Austin last week and was excited to try out the Barry's location, since I go a few…read moretimes every week in the Bay Area. What a great experience! The Austin location is gigantic! They have two rooms for classes- one Red Room (the one I was in), and I believe the other room was for lifting only. The class size is also larger than what I am used to, which was cool. I took two classes and both were great, but Phillip's was especially awesome! Not only did he have great energy and curated a great ACL-themed playlist, but also included some facts about ACL throughout the class which was super fun! I had brought a guest who had never been to Barry's before and she even mentioned a few days later how awesome he was! Everyone at the front desk was super nice and helpful as well. I look forward to my next trip back to Barry's Austin!

I went here yesterday for the first time and had a great workout! It's a cool concept - typical…read morehour workout compressed into 40 minutes starting every ten minutes so it's easy to fit in - no excuses about not being able to make class because of your schedule. I did the full body, but I would like to come back and check out upper only and lower only days.

Z was so welcoming and thorough while demonstrating the stations and showing me around the studio…read more Both her and the manager were great at redirecting your form and placement if you needed some guidance. The studio is beautifully lit by the sun during morning classes and is very high energy. The music selection is great and each station is challenging but doable regardless of your fitness level. Parking is comped at the garage nearby. You park, then scan the QR code found on the front desk. You can also pay for street parking but that's not always guaranteed. The extra perk of this studio location is that your every close to town lake, so you can cool down by taking a nice walk after your class. Definitely recommend you check it out!

What a workout! I had my first HEAT total body - strength and stability workout with Billy and felt…read moregood and burned a number of calories to boot. I was a little apprehensive about boot camp workouts before coming here but I can see how effective they are as you keep moving during these workouts and get some cardio conditioning too. Good form is encouraged and the instructor goes from station to station to motivate and to help with modifications. Plus you get a killer playlist to listen to and people of all fitness levels to workout with. Looking forward to incorporate Heat into my exercise routine.

I loved the no nonsense workout routine at HEAT. It's a no frills focused bootcamp style workout…read more Both instructors I've experienced were superb at helping modify and focus on getting a good workout in rather than doing moves without efficacy. My Saturday session was quite full but Thursday was only 6 of us. The group varied in experience and intensity so you never felt left behind and always had someone to observe and feel inspired by.

I've been attending CrossFit Central for the last four months and have had such an awesome…read moreexperience there. This gym is very intense in comparison to other CrossFit gyms I have been to and the workouts reflect that. I am not a beginning so I can't speak to the perspective of someone coming in new but for someone who has been doing CrossFit for many years this was a great experience. The coaches are all very friendly and really take the time to help you work on form and safety during the lift portion of the work out. During the WOD alternative movements are readily available (although not encouraged unless required) which I think is a good approach to make sure people are pushing themselves to get better and improve. The membership is expensive in comparison to some other gyms in the area but I think you really do get what you pay for here and it is very much worth it if you are willing to dedicate the time to go three or more times a week. It's also a huge bonus that they bill weekly rather than monthly so if you are traveling you can take a week off without feeling like you're missing out. I'm sad to have to leave this gym but I am moving across town and so I won't be able to come regularly. Highly recommend to anyone interested or visiting town.

Two weeks ago CrossFit Central deserved 5 stars. Their programming was excellent and their coaches…read morepushed the athletes hard everyday. Since ownership changed, programming is more akin to F45 as they seem to be targeting the casual athlete who would have previously been intimidated by Central's intensity. Unfortunately ownership is dense and constructive criticism has gone unanswered so it looks like the new F45 is here to stay. Come here if you are soft and fear a good workout.

Went to my first (free) intro session yesterday to get a better feel for what this gym has to offer…read moreand an introduction class to cross fit. Kyle was extremely knowledgeable and inviting while walking our newbie group through what to expect. I had grown up playing competitive basketball with personal trainers and let's just just say I've been taught how to do a push up wrong my ENTIRE LIFE. Kyle not only corrected my form but my posture was also corrected along with getting my ASS kicked in the best way possible from this intro session. This gym breathes support for its members while concentrating on good to grow their clients into their strongest, happiest selves. I signed up! Going to start foundation classes this week and then ready to rock and roll into the regular classes to be my strongest, happiest self! There's no doubt this will happen with the rad staff and community laid back vibes at this solid gym.

Keoni is a knowledgeable coach, a good hearted, and fun spirited bro. Made my first day there…read moreabsolutely worth it. I'll definitely be back for more.

This is my favorite location! The gym provides a garage/ outdoor gym feel so you get a cool breeze…read morewhen you work out. The space is large and bright. The instructors are SO nice and very motivating. Each have their own type of playlist to keep you moving. The workouts are tough and can be modified based on your level. They are strict with class times, so don't be late! Plenty of parking if you take a morning class.

THE BIG: Nice, big, spacious, and modern class-style gym in the St. Elmo district of South Austin…read more Friendly community with knowledgeable coaches. Parking lot available. THE BLACK AND WHITE: I tried out a class here with yelp and came back for more. There's multiple class times per day. They do have a strict on-time policy because it takes a few minutes to instruct the movements. Class structure is five stations and you rotate to each station based on # of sets and time. At each station there are different levels of RPE. Depending on the day, you can decide how heavy or light you want to go. Bathrooms and showers are also a part of the amenity here at the gym. THE FINAL BAMBOO: If you want to get a great HIIT workout while being plugged into a fitness community, MADabolic is your place! If it was closer to where I lived, I would definitely be a member here. Highly recommend.

Today my SoulSisters and I had an ahhh-mazing workout with Marlow. He provided great instruction…read moreduring our strength's training. We had women of different ages and fitness levels, but he adapted his instruction to fit each of our needs. Definitely recommend Marlows Fitness!!

Alright, I suppose it's about time for me to write this review. I've been going to Marlow's Fitness…read moresince January 20th. I know that exact date because that was the date I read the Yelp reviews and texted a couple of friends and held my breath and jumped in this "Marlow's Movement" thing whole hog. It was... painful. It many ways. Physically of course with the weight lifting and whatnot. But also emotionally. It's bizarrely difficult to go from a generally sedentary lifestyle to something that requires five days a week and twice on Saturdays. Not. Joking. It's like slipping into someone else's life. It's not bad -- just uncomfortable. His program uses a couple of things to get you to show up and keep going. 1. Accountability: You're accountable to your team and to the program. Your participation, steps, team, weight goals, etc are all being tracked through your fitbit and myfitnesspal. 2. A reward system: If your team or you "win" the program, then you go on an all expenses paid trip to Cancun. You stay at an all-inclusive resort with the other winners. 3. Community: Since all classes are small (14 peopleish) you get to know everyone else in the movement. You become this kind of "we're all in this together" family. 4. Uncomplicated Workouts: 30 minutes of whatever cardio you prefer and 30 minutes of 45 second intervals of weights/body weight exercises. Also you'll participate in some external activities - 5Ks, Saturday morning walks, a scavenger hunt. I lost weight and continue to go to class, building my muscle, getting in better shape and it's legitimately the first time I've been able to keep it off and continue to workout. I mean, I love the ease of crash diets but just feels better.

I really love Ride! It's such a fun time and a great class. Cycling truly is the ultimate workout…read moreand the class flies by! The staff is always kind and helpful and they have a great shower option.

I've booked 3 classes here so far through ClassPass, and I have really enjoyed my experience! My…read morefirst class was with Alana, who had fantastic energy. It was a 12 or 12:30 class, so it was packed with people on their lunch hour. It seemed like everyone knew each others' names, so I did feel a little on the outside, but once the class started all I thought about was the workout. The music was pumping, the energy was high, and the vibes were there! My second class was an 8:30am ride with Jabs, who was subbing for someone else. Jabs easily made fun conversation throughout the ride and also had great energy. They were really friendly, as well! Finally, my third ride was with JaCorey, who made us all forget that it was 8:30am. The ride passed by so quickly and I really enjoyed it! The space itself is well thought-out, with enough space between bikes but still creating a close community feel. I appreciate the lockers outside of the bike room, where everyone keeps their items so as not to bring them into the bike room. The people at the front desk are friendly and inviting, too. I look forward to my next ride!

It was a great experience when I used to go. Just moved away a little while back so haven't been…read moreable to go back. I did appreciate all the trainers and staff, very freindly and knowledgeable!

Yall. There are not enough words I could use to rave about this gym. I haven't committed to a gym…read moremembership in years and thought I was a ClassPass girlie for life. That was until my first AO class. This gym is lightning in a bottle. The programming is dynamic, engaging and effective. It's designed to help you challenge yourself week over week. The different classes between AO Strength, AO Fit and AO Power really allow you to find something tailored to your goals. I currently have the 8 class monthly membership as I am also training for a race but see myself upgrading to unlimited in the future. Now let's talk about the instructors -- the literal BEST. every single one is so engaged in your personal journey and locked in on how to help. I brought a friend with me on my third class and she was like 'are you sure you haven't been coming here for years, they are acting like they've known you forever'. If you are looking for a fun, intentional, challenging place to get fit and stay fit look no further! Love my AO family!!