My kids have been doing the ninja class there for the last month. Mr Will has been amazing! All…read morethe coaches that also help are great. I really love the discipline they have and not letting the kids slack while at the same time giving them grace and praise for trying.

The short review: For the Kidz is an absolute gem to the Grand Rapids community…read more I was introduced to FTK through the website which lead me to open gym. Open gym is a winter time saving grace. This is two hours of play time on huge trampolines, a foam pit, a huge floor, a bunch of traditional gymnastics equipment. Kids are safe to play under the careful watch of instructors. The instructors are keen on the rules and very attentive. I have also notice attendance is capped to prevent chaos. Going deeper, my crew checked out the classes. WOW. Here priceless confidence building, self esteem, and motorskill development are taught. Oh yes...and gymnastics too!! The classes are taught to constantly to take children to the next level, helping them reach their full potiential. My favorite thing about For the Kidz is that safety and the happiness/safety of the children is the absolute priority here. The kids also have a blast!!! Also, if you wait in the lobby...you are in for a real treat! The gym hosts some very competitive trampoline and tumbling gymnast!

went there with my friend and we had a awesome time and the staff were so friendly and welcomingread more

We enrolled our 2 children last August. I was a little…read morenervous because they had never taken gymnastics and this place looked like a very serious gym. I was pleased to learn that not only to they welcome all levels of ability but all ages as well. My daughter loves going to her level 2 class with Miss Emma and our son is doing great in his Ninja Zone class which is teaching him all the agility moves you see on Ninja Warrior. R-Athletics has a wide array of times for classes including ones in the evening which works well for working families like ours. It is pricier than say gymnastics at the Kroc center or GR Parks and Rec but the convenience of having evening and weekend classes as well as the ability to make up missed classes compensates for it. The facility is very nice. Divided into 2 gyms with the smaller/beginner classes on one side and the more advanced gymnasts on the larger side. Having a child in a class on each side (at the same time) I like that both sides are viewable from the center waiting area which is furnished with chairs as wells as a play/coloring area for younger siblings. The instructors/staff are all terrific. Supportive and helpful they do their jobs while ensuring that our kids are having fun and staying safe. Towards the end of the 8 week session you get a written evaluation on the progress your child is making and what they need to work on to advance to the next level. Sessions are 8 weeks but you can start at any time and it will be pro-rated for you.

GFFC is closed as of August 2024. As a member, I'm sorry for that. It was a good gym for a…read moreworkout, for classes, for friends.

It wasn't the right fit for me (squat rack but no bars or plates to use with it, no cable column…read moreexcept a little attachment on a combo machine, and no plate loaded equipment). Equipment was the only drawback and what they have is plenty for what many are looking for. This gym has its own niche and I see how it would work out very well for others. Yes, it's a womens-only gym but don't let that be misconstrued as a place for "weak" people. They do a fantastic job at getting people started and offer many ways to step up your game. You also get a sense of community through classes, newsletters, charity, and activities. I'd give a 2 or 3 stars if I were basing my rating solely on what I want in a gym but I'm going to give 4 stars because I think it would work out very well for a lot of people, it was well kept and clean, they really care about people (not "just business"), and members seem really happy there. :) P. S. Although I didn't stick around, I thought I'd add that the cancelation process was easy. I just gave my month's notice and had no extra payments coming out. Hassle-free, I like that.

One of my favorite places to be! Love the Signature classes, preferably the Signature 60 class!read more

If you are looking for an awesome community, fun monthly work out challenges to push you, and a mix…read moreof different workout classes you have to try The Barre Code! The instructors are amazing, everyone and everyBODY is welcomed. They are amazing at collaborating with local businesses to do pop ups in the studio to support local. I have completed almost 300 classes and I love this gym. It helped me get back into working out and I couldn't be more thankful for this place! Check it out!

Great spot for in/out workout. They have everything you need, whenever you need to use it. It is…read moreclean, friendly and I send our visitors there for a nominal workout fee! It's more expensive annually than if you live in the city- but it's worth the convenience out here!

This gym is well equipped for its size. I have been using it for three years now for a few weeks in…read morethe summer and a week or two at Christmas time while I stay at our vacation house on gun lake. The staff has not changed over that time and they are friendly helpful and accommodating. The fee has always been a very modest $5.00 for the day use. Gun lake is fortunate to have this fitness center and I will continue to use it when I'm in the area.

I recently joined Planet Fitness as a "Black Card" member and I love the flexibility of going to…read moreany location! I opted for this location to be my "home" gym since it's the closest to me, but after visiting a couple others, I'm not sure if I'm going to frequent this one as often. Given it's location of being downtown, the only option is to pay for street (metered) parking or use their parking ramp. The idea of paying for a gym membership and then paying for parking each time is a huge deterrent for me! It would make me not want to go nearly as much, however, that is only one part of the gym-going experience! It was very easy to find, and at 7am, it isn't as busy as other times of the day. I like that the app shows you the "crowd meter" but I'm realizing I don't fully understand how they gauge it. It showed that it was low but there was quite a few people around! And when I went to a different location, it showed "more people" but looked like it was completely empty. There are a lot of machines and an upstairs for cardio (and downstairs too), so there is always something you can do if you're waiting for anything in the strength training space. I liked the layout and everyone there was really respectful. Very clean too!

Best Gym in Grand Rapids!! Plenty of machines for the safe route of working out to prevent injuriesread more

I cannot say enough good things about Canterbury Creek Farm School. Our family is still new-ish to…read moreGrand Rapids -- we moved here two years ago from Chicago -- and Farm School quickly became like a second family to our 3.5yo son. Born a COVID baby, he has always loved to play independently, but struggled in group situations. The staff and owners are incredibly compassionate and caring -- encouraging our son to play with others, but at his own pace. He has completely come out of his shell over this school year. It has been a joy to see the daily updates on the Brightwheel app (which teachers update during the school day), so that even when I am at work, I can relish in the absolute joy of a time our son is having at school. Time spent outdoors and with the animals is not only great for our high energy boy to blow off steam, but teaches so many life skills (outside of a classroom) that are so necessary to early childhood development. Their approach to early childhood education is incredible -- keeps all the content fun for kids, but with incredible impact. To compare his self-portrait and handwritten name from the beginning to the end of the year is insane! His end of year book brought me to tears -- and made me feel even more blessed to be a part of the Canterbury Creek family. In fact, this morning on our way to drop off, he told me he was so sad that school was over and that he would miss it over the summer. Good thing we will be back for Summer Camp and next school year. I cannot wait to sign up my 2.5yo daughter next!

We love Canterbury Creek. Its so cool that the kids get a full education here not just for…read morethemselves but for the animals too, it' so important at an early age to make sure kids have respect for all lives and they do with their interaction, feeding and caring for the animals here. Totally unique school, wonderful education, loving and caring instructors and overall a great, first class school all the way around. Our 4 year old daugher was at preschool there and will go again for young fives next year. We will do two summer camps with her and 6 year old sister.

Great gym filled with great people and good coaching! The programming is well written and…read moreinfinitely scaleable for anyone to do from the best athletes to the beginner. The gym is in a cool space with large garage doors on each side, open platforms for lifting, turf for sleds, etc. If you're in the area, stop in and take a class!!

Been going to CFGR for a little over two years now. I loved it from the first day. Sam was great…read moreeven before I walked through the door by answering my questions via email about Crossfit. I love that the gym is full of everyday normal people just trying to get into shape and have fun - no intimidating muscle heads here! Coaches are all great at helping you find the best workout that fits your fitness level - and challenging you to go for it when they know you can do it! Community at CFGR is the best - my kids love joining me to hang out at the gym on the weekends - very family friendly and the people at the gym are just good people! No quiet classes here - too many people shouting encouragement during class! Every chance I get I bring friends to the gym - and they always love it!