I came to the Forum Athletic during a ClassPass trial. I had been to the cycling studio in here a…read morewhile back, but not the actual gym part. I came on a Saturday evening. While the gym is pretty decent for the most part: lots of machines, spread-out, saunas, lockers, etc...much of the place looked kind of rundown. So many areas were undergoing construction. In the gym AND the locker rooms. It looks like a really nice gym upon first glance, but it's fairly rundown inside. I arrived close to 6, and then close to 7, a worker tapped my shoulder and told me they close at 7. Upon arriving for the first time, this same worker didn't tell me what time the club closed at all. While he did give me a tour of the place and told me about the gym, he forgot to mention the important detail that it closed at 7. Regardless, I still had a pretty good workout. If they could just do some cleanup and renovate a little quicker, I would've given this review 1-2 more stars. But until the fix the fact that this placed looks rundown and beat-up inside, it will stay 3 stars. There is plenty of parking in front of the club which is nice. It's also free. It's attached to Lenox Mall, so plenty of parking. I don't know if I would come back until renovations were complete.

Great gym with everything you need. A little outdated but still better than the newer gyms lacking…read moreimportant equipment.

Tried The Refinery during a free week pass and was really impressed with the setup. The gym is…read moreclean, modern, and has a wide range of equipment, from strength machines to functional training areas. The staff were welcoming and explained how each section of the gym works. Classes were structured well and not overcrowded. A great place if you want a focused workout environment.

This has got to be the absolute best gym I've ever been to in my life. I am legitimately not…read morekidding. It's also the most expensive gym membership I've ever paid for, but it is TOTALLY worth it. EVERY. SINGLE. PENNY. I have the fitness unlimited membership and let me tell you, the Build & Burn classes are a MUST if you have fitness goals you are trying to reach. I've been going for about a month now, my body is looking better than ever, and I have not done the same circuit twice. They are constantly switching it up, and the trainers are so knowledgeable and have such great attitudes. It's HARD, but it's doable and only 45 minutes. I burn at least 500 calories each class. COVID News: The classes aren't packed at all. Everyone social distances and cleans everything after use. Trust me, you're safe. I cannot say enough good things about this gym. It's really close to having a personal trainer! If you can't tell already, I recommend!!

I've been going to the Life Time on Roswell Road for a bit now and honestly really like it…read more The gym is clean, well kept, and doesn't feel chaotic like a lot of big gyms. The equipment is solid and there's a good mix of machines, free weights, and space to actually move around. I also really like the classes - the instructors know what they're doing and aren't over the top, which I appreciate. Locker rooms are a big plus. They're spacious and feel more like a spa than a gym locker room, which makes a difference if you're there before work or after a long day. Staff has always been friendly and helpful whenever I've needed anything, but they don't hover. Only downside is that it can get pretty busy during peak times, especially after work. You may have to wait for certain machines or adjust your workout a bit. Not a dealbreaker, just something to be aware of.

Donai was absolutely amazing. I had ongoing rotator cuff pain and was seriously considering…read moresurgery. After my sessions with her, the pain completely eased, and my shoulder hasn't bothered me since. She is knowledgeable, professional, and truly gifted at what she does.

First of all the unprofessionalism with this African-American male who's baldheaded probably in his…read more50s with greys in his beard he's on his phone with his AirPods in his ear, talking to his friend, @ 8AM . And He has an attitude on the job towards customers who are asking him real questions pertaining to their accounts and guest pass and he's acting as if, the customer should know everything like the back of his head like he's a worker at LA Fitness. It was a very uncomfortable experience. If you guys go here just be prepared to see him. He was reluctant to give me his name as well, cause he knows that I would write a complaint on him.

The air conditioning at LA Fitness Buckhead has been out for over a month, and since it wasn't…read morefixed before the colder season, it's unlikely to be addressed until next summer. With poor air circulation, especially in the free weight area, the gym feels hot and stifling--making you sweat even without much exercise. The complete lack of updates from management shows little concern for member comfort or safety.

Tons of beautiful tennis courts. Great tennis ambiance…read more I discovered this court and my tennis hitting partners on joinplaytennis.com/atlanta

Windy Hill is very convenient for me to get a workout in between meetings or during lunch time…read more This gym is all about community, the members are so welcoming and nice. I love the events such as wine tasting - I think it was over 60 wines; the in-depth Pilates events, they recently updated the gym equipment, the coaches are great with fabulous playlist and there are a lot of community focused events. It's a really big tennis facility so if you're in to racket sports, this is the place for you. I still have my LT membership and that being said the locker rooms need an update. Integrating to a system that allows me to schedule tennis, massages etc as well as scan into the club would make things more convenient. I don't have traditional car keys so having to carry a single tiny card with me can be a bit frustrating. They are contract based - 1 year minimum but there is definitely value if you live or work in the area.

Earlier this year my doctor made it clear it was time for me to lose some weight. I was making poor…read morefood choices and not exercising enough. In June of this year I signed up for personal training at Pinnacle Fitness in Smyrna. I have tried gyms and personal trainers in the past, but they ignored me or worked me too hard. I have been working with Rae at Pinnacle for about six months now. We have a meal plan and exercise plan that works for me. I work out twice per week and eat right. I have lost 44 pounds since June. I am feeling much better and my doctor is pleased!

Pinnacle Fitness is Amazing. Over the past 20 years other gyms have been unable to keep me…read moreinterested in my workout routine and often left me not wanting to go to the gym. Pinnacle Fitness has always kept me enthusiastic about my training. The trainers are all great and very knowledgeable. My favorite part about going to Pinnacle Fitness is the positive energy that the trainers have, which always keeps me motivated to push harder. Going to Pinnacle Fitness is truly a great experience. Mary H

I'm a BLAST OG, meaning I joined BLAST back in 2013/14 when it used to be called "Blast 900" in…read moreAthens. I've since moved out of the area, but was back in town scoping neighborhoods for when I return to ATL. I decided to stop at the Blast Buckhead location for old time's sake. Unfortunately, my experience didn't live up to my memories. The class that I attended was a 5 min block class which I never cared for in the past and didn't care for this time bc there's not enough time to work up a good sweat at each station before transitioning since the clock keeps running during transitions. This location also has zero COVID safety protocols: because of the constant switching, there is no time to wipe off the shared equipment and wipes aren't even provided on the floor. My biggest gripe, though, was the instructor and his music. I enjoy boutique fitness classes and the playlists usually get me pumped for a great workout. This instructor played LOTS of pop and rock and a handful of 80s/90s R&B songs. By the time there were 20 mins left in the class I hadn't heard a single hip hop song so I asked if he would mind playing some. His response? "Umm... we have to play stuff for everybody." I responded "yes I know. I just haven't heard any [hip hop] so that's why I asked." His response rly annoyed me. I am not a fitness class newbie. OBVIOUSLY most instructors play a variety of music for "everybody" but completely excluding one genre of music doesn't seem like you're playing music for "everybody." Am I not a part of that number? Also, I've been to countless studios-- OTF, Solid Core, Barry's-- and the instructors there ALWAYS welcome requests from participants bc we are the ones working out! I don't plan on joining when I move back. Ugh what a bummer.

I am big into fitness. I have tried a few different gyms and group fitness classes, but Blast is…read moreby far one of the best. I arrived a few minutes early for my first class and was warmly greeted by the front desk. She checked me in and gave me a tour of the space. The restrooms and shower area was fully stocked with goodies in case you left something at home. Good to note if you are headed to work after a workout. I dropped my keys into a locker and waited for class to begin. The instructor, Denae, called me into class a little early and showed me the equipment and treadmills and how everything would flow during the workout. These treadmills go up to 30 incline, woah! Cold water bottles and towels are provided too, so amazing! Class began and we warmed up. I was already breaking a sweat and feeling good when the first block began. The class is broken into smaller blocks of floor and cardio work. After the intervals on the treadmill, it was time to swap to the floor. A super intense workout with long and short resistance bands were killer. I needed to change my band for a 'beginner' band, which the instructor noticed and assisted me so I didn't have to move from my station- Thank you! Fast forward 60 minutes and we were finished, cooling down with some stretches and lite ab work. I left feeling awesome, it was a great experience.

First time here and I LOVED it. Very clean interior, smells lovely even with all the sweaty people…read morearound, and all of the machines worked and were easy to use! I will definitely be back!

Will updating months later the steam room today on Easter day at around 7:30 was absolutely filthy…read moreand smelled like a sewer. It took probably 45 minutes for anybody to do anything which again didn't help me very much. I went into the sauna and it's similarly filthy. By looking through the spaces between the cedar planks you can see Band-Aids and other crap there. Just really dirty for something we pay so much for. There is also no direct way to contact corporate about this. The offer was to talk locally to the concierge but I guess that's really the problem isn't it. What we talking locally do if this is how they maintain the club anyway. It's just terrible that I have to do this every time you know every other month it's this way.

Serious Safety & Liability Concerns - This Gym Puts Members at Risk…read more This gym is playing fast and loose with member safety, and it needs to be called out. The sauna has a clearly posted warning sign stating a maximum safe temperature of 185°F. Despite this, staff and management insist on running it at 200°F, knowingly exceeding their own posted safety limits. That alone is reckless and a massive liability issue. What made this worse: I entered the sauna first at a safe temperature. Another gym member then came in and turned the temperature up to 197°F, completely ignoring the warning sign. When I pointed out the posted safety limit, this individual became aggressive, threatened me, harassed me, and disturbed my peace while I was simply trying to protect my health. No member should feel unsafe--physically or verbally--while using a wellness facility. Management's response? Dismissive and unconcerned. Instead of addressing: * the unsafe temperature settings * the violation of posted safety guidelines * the harassment and threatening behavior by another member ...the manager failed to take the situation seriously at all. This gym is exposing itself to serious liability by: * Ignoring its own safety warnings * Allowing saunas to operate at dangerous temperatures * Failing to intervene when a member is threatened Saunas are supposed to support health--not endanger it. Until management starts prioritizing member safety, accountability, and basic respect, I strongly do not recommend this gym. Consider this a warning.

I really like this Gym and here's why ! Yes the gym is…read morealways packed yet there is always enough equipment and space to do what you have to do . I feel safe here and the locker rooms are always clean .

Staff is always so kind and helpful, there is such a wide variety of machines throughout the gym,…read moreplus they have a pool which most gyms can't say they have. At first the membership seemed pricey, but considering all the wide range of equipment that is there it is totally worth it.

I like the facility but feel like it is too expensive ($79) for single people without kids who use…read morecardio and weights. The peloton bikes are constantly broken and take weeks to fix. It is still the best option for me and I appreciate the opportunity to be a member.