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!

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

Evan at Blackbird is an exceptional trainer. My husband, brother (who has Down syndrome), and I…read morehave trained with him for over two and a half years, and he tailored our joint workouts to fit each of our interests, needs, and injuries. His thoughtfulness and deep knowledge made every session feel safe, effective, and motivating. As someone who used to skip workouts, I now genuinely look forward to them. We're now fitter and stronger than ever -- and that's entirely thanks to Evan's guidance. If you're looking for a smart, kind, and adaptable trainer who truly listens, Evan is the one.

I met with Brenda on my initial meeting so she can hear my concerns and give me a roadmap. She was…read moreincredibly knowledgeable and I did not feel uncomfortable or judged at all. She matched me up with Maria who is also knowledgeable and so sweet! I found my sessions to exciting and fun! She switched it up every time I saw her so i never knew what was coming! I loved that I was never too sore the next day to the point where It hurt to walk! She educated me in stretching correctly for areas I told her were my concern and gave me feedback for improvement. I got on a great start and definitely felt and noticed myself get stronger! I planned on coming back, however I ended up moving to New York for work. :-( I definitely recommend coming here especially if you don't know what you're doing like me!

Austin bolder project is all around a great gym…read more They have so much to offer, classes, a full gym, climbing, sauna & cold plunge, all for a great price per month. I personally take the circuit classes 3-4 times a week and I would highly recommend them. The instructors are very knowledgeable, the programming is great, they do a proper warm up and cool down and they really make sure you understand the moves and know what you are doing. The staff are very nice, I just feel like it's a really great gym.

Big climbs space and cool walls with creative boulder problemss. Good boulder climb boulderread more

It's a great gym. Not the best but solidly up there…read more Tons of racks and platforms for lifters (and eleiko gear), tons of 'functional' equipment like KBs, TRX, Nordic bench, med balls, dead balls, sleds, etc. would like if they had sandbags tho. Cardio room is fine but cramped with 2 rowers, 1 air bike, 3 skiergs, and like 5 treadmills. There are more cardio machines by the entrance as well. Tons of weights but surprised to not see any 2.5 lb plates. Maybe I just couldn't find them, but I didn't see a single one. Edit: found the 2.5s but they're very few and far between. Equipment is nice and they have enough to get 90% of what you want done, but so many chest machines? I wish we could have more cable towers as the cable section is always cramped. They got a GHD tho which is super cool. Great snacks and merch too.

This pretty much has everything you need. If you need anything else you really are doing too much…read moreextra work. It's clean and perfect for weightlifting everyday. It gets crowded at the usual times but it's pretty much what you can expect from any gym. Been coming here for almost a year and everyone has been courteous to me

Castlehill Fitness is a gem of a gym and it's locally owned! Some of the perks: Never overcrowded,…read moreno waits for machines (and there is a lot of variety), courteous and helpful front desk staff, top notch instructors (Pilates, HITT, yoga, cycle, all types of strength classes and many more), an amazing acupuncturist on site as well as excellent massage and physical therapists. The gym is kept clean and orderly depending on what you want to focus on. The prices aren't really more expensive than other local gyms and here you will get attention and feel you are valued! Check it out- there is always some kind of special going on! Just ask.

Heard they keep charging people after they try to cancel and a lot of the equipment seems to be…read morebroken

Had the pleasure of connecting with Michael Richwein - a knowledgeable coach who truly believes in…read morechanging peoples lives for the better through movement and nutrition. Highly recommeneded.

Top notch facilities and training. They have recovery down to a science as well…read more However the best part of this gym is the community and the owners. Any given day you can be working out next to the owners of the gym. They open themselves up to you with any questions or concerns you may have. They'll treat you like family. I've also never been to gym that has a client base like this. It is a premium product, so the gym will attract premium individuals. Give this spot a go

I've gone to a couple of community classes with my sister who lives in Austin. We went the day…read moreafter Thanksgiving and Dane made it such a fun workout! I would recommend it to anyone in Austin.

If you have any desire at all to achieve a healthier lifestyle I will recommend you learn the…read morefundamentals. Not only does Danes provide an incredible community-based context for a fitter lifestyle, they also are extremely authentic and based in the fundamentals of fitness. Sure you can feel badass at a CrossFit gym but what is your five-year fitness plan? Fuck injury and ego lifting it's time to crush come to Dane's.

I go to ths gym M-Th 8-5 p.m. The employee Vivek is wonderful. The gym has a pool sauna and hot tub.read more

This gym is filthy, much of the equipment is failing, and ownership appears determined to spend the…read moreabsolute minimum required to keep the doors open. I've been coming here for 15 years, and the pattern is unmistakable: loyal members keep paying, the staff keep holding the place together, and ownership keeps cutting corners while the club falls apart around them. The trainers and frontline staff are not the problem. The problem is ownership and the standards it tolerates. This club is being treated like a cash cow. THE MEN'S LOCKER ROOM IS DISGUSTING * Bugs come out of the drains. * Showers and drains are filthy. * Hair, grime, used Band-Aids, and debris are routinely left behind. * Lockers contain hair and dirt. * Tiles are broken where people walk barefoot. * There appears to be mold in places. * Dirt and hair collect along walls, floors, fixtures, and corners. A member became so frustrated that he wrote the name of a drain-cleaning chemical directly on the wall. These are sanitation failures in a place where people shower and walk barefoot. One diligent cleaner cannot overcome weak standards, inadequate staffing, and deferred maintenance. THE CARDIO EQUIPMENT IS IN TERRIBLE CONDITION There are eight StairMasters. Four are broken. The remaining four operate roughly, with cranking, slipping, and uneven movement that can be felt while using them. Many ellipticals bang at both ends of their range of motion instead of providing smooth, low-impact movement. Powering on does not mean a machine is functioning properly. Weight machines have missing or mismatched pins, missing add-on weight pins, squeaking parts, visible wear, and repairs that can take months. THE ENTIRE CLUB FEELS CHEAPENED The personal training area is poorly lit, surrounded by stained ceiling tiles, has no mirrors, and contains equipment that looks improvised or secondhand. Trainers and members often bring in their own equipment. A useful digital clock was removed and replaced with cheap wall clocks. Small detail, same mentality: replace something functional with the cheapest substitute. The basketball court is routinely dirty, its air conditioning took months to repair, and a once-thriving pickup community has largely disappeared. The answer is not to remove the court. The answer is to maintain it. MEMBER LOYALTY HAS BECOME AN EXCUSE TO BE CHEAP Hancock remains busy because of its location, trainers, and offerings. Continued attendance does not make these conditions acceptable. People have built routines and relationships around this gym. Switching is inconvenient. Ownership seems to understand that and exploit it. The apparent strategy is to cut expenses, delay repairs, push more services, and extract as much revenue as possible while investing as little as possible back into the club. That may help the short-term bottom line, but it is damaging the gym and the brand. 24 HOUR FITNESS CORPORATE SHOULD BE EMBARRASSED Come look at Hancock Center without a corporate tour or advance warning. Look at the drains, broken tiles, showers, stained ceilings, broken StairMasters, banging ellipticals, dirty court edges, and filthy lockers. Then explain how this reflects a company that cares about the quality of its gyms. Hancock does not need another patch job. It needs real investment: deep-clean the locker rooms, repair the wet areas, service or replace failing equipment, improve the training area, maintain the basketball court, and give staff enough resources to meet a reasonable standard. This club has loyal members, good trainers, a valuable location, and a long history in Central Austin. Ownership is cutting maintenance and cleaning below the bare minimum, then greedily pocketing their profits at the expense of the gym, its members, the brand, and the community that supports it.