Victory Sports is great for people of all training levels; they specialize in geriatric and high…read moreschool training, but it's also a surprisingly comfortable place for the average gym-goer (like me lol) At first I was intimidated by the fact that they requested a one-on-one meeting after signing up for a membership, but it turns out that it was hugely helpful - the co-owner (unfortunately can't remember her name) went into detail about the equipment offered, opportunity for trying new group classes, and also having a personal assessment to better gauge your needs and desires and allowing you personal training (if you want it!) The facility offers a good variety of equipment - the right side is the "grunter side" with lifting equipment and a green turf area for athletic training. The right side is geared towards cardio and machine weight training, with ample space for stretching and free weights as well. There are locker (and shower!) facilities for men and women, and each time I've been, I've been impressed by how clean it is and how often I see someone cleaning or checking up. Overall, a very friendly facility that is as personal as you want/need it to be, with great staff, amenities, and equipment. Highly recommend you at least come in to check it out if you're looking for a gym in the area!

I've tried a few gyms in town and this is by far the best one around! From having top notch…read moreequipment, to a great staff. Everyone is focused on improving themselves and being motivational and kind towards others. I've been working out with Scott Everhart now for almost a year and he is by far the best thing i could have done to physically improve myself! Great trainer who always is willing to go the extra mile for his clients! He wanrted to see first hand what goes into the sport i do to help train me better. So, instead of researching it on the computer he hopped in the truck with us one weekend and spent an entire day (6am-8pm) with my dad and I in New York! If thats not dedication, I don't know what is! I would highly recommend going in and asking for Scott to help you with whatever your goals are physically! He will help you reach and surpass them!!

Power Train gets my highest rating. Reasons why: +Their…read morepassion for fitness is evident +They are knowledgeable and effective communicators/demonstrators of using the proper technique +They provide a modified option when I need it and push me to give more when I need that +The small group training and boot camps are always challenging but rewarding +The trainers are fun and upbeat +I felt good before Power Train, I feel GREAT with Power Train

I love Powertrain's boot camp classes. They are intense and you really get results! It's also…read moreunbelievably cost effective!

I was here working out this evening & right at 9pm (closing), the worker turned all of the lights…read moreoff with 2 customers still in the building, myself included. No mention of it being closing time, just lights off, time to go! On my way out, I asked him, "Do you have somewhere to be?" & that he "shouldn't turn the lights out with customers still inside." His response- "It's 9 o'clock." Which I responded, "Are you the owner?" & he responded "Yes." If this is the case, that the OWNER doesn't care about his customer's experience, I will for sure be taking my business elsewhere. I'm not sure where he was taught that his schedule getting out of work was more important than the paying customer's experience. As somebody who has worked in customer service my entire adult life (not to mention at this same gym 7 years ago), that's a foreign concept to me. As a manager or GM, if I found out my employees were putting themselves above the customers in this way, they'd be written up or let go. My advice? Do better. The BARE MINIMUM is you wait to close until everyone is gone. & if it gets to be 5-10mins after, you politely let the customers know you are closed & need to start closing. Customer Service 101, Day 1. If management, or (apparently) ownership encourages this type of customer service, it's no wonder places like Crunch Fitness & Victory Sports have taken what looks to be most of the business from East Coast.

Wayyyy too expensive considering the lack of amenities-- that being said, there's an abundance of…read moretreadmills and dumbells!! Basically, go with the Y instead. It costs only $5 more per month and offers a variety of activities and (free) courses; take advantage of the pools, rock climbing walls, yoga sessions, basketball and volleyball courts etc. It has much more of a community feel to it, to boot. Plus, I think we can all agree on the fact that Hamilton Plaza -- for some reason or another -- has become a rather depressing spot nowadays...am I right, or am I right?

Let me start my saying that the only shape I'm in is round(ish) - if that qualifies as a shape. I'm…read moreaiming to change that. I've enjoyed perusing far too many beer and food establishments, and while I'm not huge I'd get a "runners high" going up a flight of stairs or hoping on my bicycle and going around the block. So, does this make me qualified to know what a five star gym is? Not necessarily. But I do know what five-star people are, and the owner Bryan and crew at CrossFit Nittany hit that mark. I've tried going to a standard gym before, but the lack of structure and non-interaction with a coach made it really easy to just piss around and not be serious. Not with CrossFit. The "workout-of the-day" (WOD) is written when you walk in. You know what you're doing, and you're held accountable for it. Does that mean Bryan is sitting there with a whip if you can't handle it? Absolutely not. He and his staff evaluate where you are in your fitness, and will modify the program to incorporate its core elements without overburdening you. You'll work hard, but it won't kill you. That would be bad for business. Bryan's been at this for a long time, and it shows. He even has a lot of certificates on his wall from legit sounding places saying he knows what he's doing. If you've never been in a CrossFit facility before, be prepared for the following: -- no machines -- no tanning beds -- no BS (if you need that translated, you're too young to CrossFit) Tomorrow will be my fifth or sixth class. My first two group classes were not with the beginners group due to scheduling, but no one looked down on me for not knowing what exactly was happening. I ask a lot of stupid questions - sometimes twice - and everyone's been incredibly patient as I've tried to get my bearings. It's this synergy that makes this facility as good as it is. Lastly, I've been "preaching" about the accommodating nature of this place as a newb. But make no mistake there are many **very** serious athletes here. If you're coming in with a wealth of CrossFit experience you shouldn't feel out of place unless you stumble into the newb class. And even then, all us newbs would simply gawk slack-jawed while you either rope climb one fingered or rip off 100 lateral burpees without breaking a sweat.

I love the Les Mills classes here -- challenging and supportive instructors, and varied workouts…read morethat keep me engaged, healthy, and progressing! My *only* complaint is that I'd like to see a few more Les Mills cardio options per week to get the highest variety!

Keep telling me the tanning bed will be ready soon... it has been 4 months since it worked. Other…read morethan that I like the atmosphere and the staff is very nice but I'd like more of an update on the tanning beds.

Employees lie straight to your face on how "easy" it is to cancel. You need to either 1. Mail in a…read morecancellation letter (which, don't worry, they'll accept it after THIRTY DAYS, after your NEXT BILLING CYCLE), or you have to 2. go in person at a convenient time for THEM because not all staff are "trained" to process cancellations. Want to cancel your membership? Hope someone there is trained to cancel it, otherwise your out of luck. Move out, and need an "easy" way to cancel? Better buy stamps and paper, and write a letter on your intent to cancel. Don't worry, they'll get to it in like 30 days if you're lucky. Want to cancel online or via email/phone? Haha, it's 2026. You think we'd make it "easy" for you? Give us all your money, or we'll send it to collections and your credit history will tank. Thank you for shopping at Crunch Fitness State College, and I hope your experience has been as miserable as everyone else's.

I LOVE Koko FitClub! I get all the personalized attention and results of a personal trainer and…read morenone of the hassle of scheduling appointments! The staff and owner are super nice, and the facility is immaculate. That's right: I'm saying there's no stale stinky gym smell. Most important, the workout routines are short, focused, and very effective. They build on computer-based training and have all kinds of charts and education, should you want that. I love how the program tells me how many pounds I've lifted and charts my improvement in muscle mass and other cool stuff.

From the owner: Koko FitClub is a fitness studio that runs on brilliant technologies and exercise science. We are…read morethe first health club that uses technology to bring strength training, cardio exercise, and nutrition planning together in one place, customized precisely to your body and goals. There's no longer a need to spend hours at the gym or waste time figuring out what to do. There's no struggle to stay motivated. In short, there's nothing to hold you back from finally getting the results you've always wanted. Our patented technology makes sure you're always doing precisely the right exercise, the right way, at the right pace, for the best possible results in the shortest amount of time. Our mission is to take the struggle out of exercise so people can live healthier, happier lives every day. Contact us today to get started!

F45 has been my ultimate favorite gym here's why! I've…read morenever been, a "gym freak" nor did I enjoy working out. However, F45 has changed my lifestyle: mentally, physically, emotionally, health, and much more. F45 is a team training environment and every workout varies (which makes it fun). I've been attending F45 for the past 6 months at least 5 times a week and my body has changed (My abs are Back) haven't seen them since high school. I honestly have so much energy now and I'm always on the move without complaining throughout the day "I'm tired." The gym is always clean the atmosphere is friendly. The trainers are always willing to help, they are motivators, and above all polite and friendly. F45 music is AMAZING! I've lost over 15lbs, my cholesterol levels dropped, and can now say I eat way healthier! (Why: because after a good workout you want to maintain your body looking great.) I'm also thankful that I've been able to make friends, which helped with my transition to State College, PA. "F45 team training, Life changing"

One of the best workouts in town! A fun, fast-paced environment with friendly trainers who motivate…read moreyou throughout the entire 45 minutes. Each class is different in a good way to keep the workouts challenging and interesting. Highly recommend for those looking to expand their work out regime. Very similar to studios in NYC.

This place has improved 100% in the last two years. Thank you to the new managers!…read more Several Silver Sneakers classes are available. In addition you can also pay for individual classes. Plus, the staff is a lot of fun.

The only reason I gave the north club a one star review is because of well the womens restroom. The…read morerest of the gym, especially the downstairs is outdated in both gym equipment and the ceilings/walls. This gym is poorly run and does not put money back into gym equipment or fixing simple things such a leaks or broken gym equipment. The gym equipment has dust all over them and never see other gym goers wiping down their equipment after use. Their is a centipede infestation downstairs near the platform. (I have had run towards me as well as see babies) and numerous of other bugs I have seen on the floor while working out. They might be coming from the gaping holes in the wall near the platform ??? (The platform is also unleveled and has holes in them) Their is a speaker downstairs that high schoolers will connect to blast the music so loud that you can hear them through your headphones. That's 100% aloud, but god forbid you hold the door open for someone while they swipe their card in. You will get yelled at for "coat tailing" and be told "that's not tolerated at that gym". Also don't use the mat or colored weights downstairs in the corner, those are off limits to anyone is who is not in "Sean's lifting group" whom pay extra to have their own space in the gym where no one else is aloud. I have gone to my fair share of gyms and I would never spend a dime here ever again. The owner pays the staff 10$ a hour but I heard he drives around in Lamborghinis. He is an owner that's purely out for money and does not care about his customers.

Child space is a wonderful and nurturing environment for a child to grow. It feels like a second…read morehome with its warm and friendly open rooms - so different from the hospital like enclosures of many daycares. Children get to have fun and be themselves while learning important values and habits. There is plenty of love and affection from experienced hands. Over 30 years old with wonderful ladies running the space for decades. This is a hidden jewel in state college. Mixed age groups are a plus as well.

From the owner: With a huge natural outdoor play space, small classes, mixed age groups, flexible part time…read moreoptions, and low ratios, we provide a small program where kids are loved and nurtured and encouraged to explore and learn based on their individual developmental needs and interests.