Retrofit is the most underrated, awesome HIIT-style gym in Metro-Detroit. I started going to…read moreRetrofit back in 2017 after moving back to Royal Oak from Los Angeles. Since then, the owner Brad has continued to evolve his gym both in supplies, training style, and employees. They offer affordable 1:1 training as well as group fitness classes that are effective and efficient. As a trainer myself, I love their method of using drop-sets, heavy weights, and functional movement/cardio.

A couple of months ago, I realized that I was tired of overcrowded gyms & getting to exercise…read moreclasses 30 minutes early to fight for a spot. I also realized that it was one more excuse that I didn't need to avoid exercising. A long time ago, I had a really good experience with a Personal Trainer, and decided that was what I needed to do. I came across Retrofit Studio reviews here on Yelp, sort of accidentally. I liked what I read from the reviews & their website. I liked the idea of a private studio too. I called Brad & set up a consultation. There is no doubt that Brad loves what he does & wants every client to be successful. He spent a lot of time listening & talking to me about realistic goals, nutrition, and what to expect. He decided to set me up with Mark, one of his trainers. So far, I have had 8 training sessions with Mark. When Brad said he was a good fit for me, he was right! My sessions are 30 minutes, 2 times a week. By the time I leave, I am a sweaty mess! Mark challenges me, makes sure I have good form, and always encouraging. If I don't do it right, I have to do it again. Every session varies to work different muscle groups, especially the areas that are difficult to target. As hard as he makes me work, I'm never too sore to exercise in between our sessions. That is important to me because I need to do my part outside of our sessions. Mark checks with me regarding my diet and what I'm doing to reach my weight loss goals between our sessions. I always have fun training with Mark even when it's really difficult. The studio itself is great. It's very clean, doesn't smell funky like a lot of gyms (ha!), and a great variety of training techniques & equipment. There are a few cardio machines for client use before or after a session. Every trainer is always encouraging clients, whether it's their client or not. What about results? I started to feel stronger right away and continue to feel that way. I'm steadily losing weight & seeing the jiggle disappear! My muffin top is shrinking! I asked my husband if he noticed any changes. The poor guy looked at me with slight fear of answering the wrong way. ha! I wanted an honest answer. I don't expect fast results, but I am curious if the changes I see are noticeable to others. He said that he has seen a big change. He said I have been a lot happier since I started training with Mark. I wasn't expecting that answer & it made me realize I haven't felt that way about getting in shape (or trying to) in a long time. It sort of made me all verklempt! This is one of the best decisions I've made in a long time!

Libby came highly recommended to me as a personal trainer. She is patient, efficient, and smart. I…read morehave already seen results and it has only been a month.

Nice facility, good equipment, and knowledgeable trainers. I attend the group training classes…read morewhich are pretty fun.

Just swung in to check things out and it's my kind of place…read more I've been a power lifter for 20-25yrs and have competed in strong man and this is my kinda place. And not bad for the price. I've paid more across the USA and even Canada and this will be my next go to when I get back into it.

Old school gym. No BS just get your grind on. It's not pretty or pretentious like the corporate…read moreMcGyms with the tier programs and high price tags , personal trainer package garbage. Nope. Walk in, drop your cash on the counter and get to work. Plenty of plates and plate loaded machines to keep any meathead happy.

Dirty. Non working equipment that has been reported since I joined over a year and half ago…read more Gym employees allow a few cowboys to run around and do as they like. A "gentleman" is at the gym at the same time as me speaking louding and dropping weights talking about "how he'd like to beat a b (expletive) into the ground." I have previously reported this man. The last time I did, the gym manager suggested that I get headphones so that I "did not have to hear him anymore." The manager also said "well he's a regular".... If you like chewed gum and nonworking machines with an owner and staff who doesn't seem to care--this is the place for you. Same owner with same attitude at the woodward and 8 location.

The electric hair dryers in the locker rooms are excessively noisy. They are registering over 100…read moredecibels on a decibel meter. One was reading out at 106 decibels. This exceeds exposure limits set by the occupational safety and health administration. But OSHA will not get involved unless an employee complains. But it's the members, not the employees, who are using the hair dryers, so there have been no employee complaints. In any event, PF should eventually confirm this problem and rectify it.

Historically, I hate working out. Like, a lot. Then, I found Nafas and everything changed. They…read morehave a variety of classes at decent prices, and the staff are great. I love coming here and I wish they would open a studio downtown ;) PS- Janelle rules

I've been going to Nafas for almost 5 months now. I love the Barre classes. It amazes me the…read moreworkout you can get with zero impact. I can see muscle definition like never before in my legs, it's crazy. The yoga classes are great. I really enjoy the Yin class, it's my hour of mental health each week. My friend got me started on Yoga Basics. It's not necessarily an easy class but rather focuses on the right posture. As someone whose journey to Yoga started at bigger gyms this is really important to me. They take the time to explain the proper positions and if you are off they will tell you how to correct it. (After an IT injury, I've learned the importance of posture!). There are a several classes I haven't tried like Booty Bunz and gym sticks that people love. There is also tighten and tone that I like but totally kicks my butt. Zumba is fun and I recommend trying out different instructors because they all have their own take on things.

This place is the best!! I have always enjoyed exercise classes (step, kickboxing, spinning, etc.)…read morebut since the pandemic haven't found the right place with what I need now, ie. strength training, until now! Berkley FBBC has it down to a science, fast, efficient and effective! The workouts are high energy and just the right amount of intensity to push yourself to the max in a great community of coaches to keep you in proper form and performing well. Love, love, love this place!!

I was skeptical of this place before I even visited and I should have trusted my instincts. The…read morewebsite is super vague, there are no pictures of the studio on their Yelp account, I had to go to their Facebook page to find a picture of the inside of their facilities, there are no prices on the website, and it just felt too infomercial-like. I decided to give this place a try for two reasons, one it is within biking distance to my house and two, the website said they were offering a 21-day package for $79. Apon requesting more info on their website I got an email for a free 3-Day free pass so I figured I would check it out. They also have great reviews, almost too great but I'll get into that later. I called the studio twice to make sure if I arrived for the 6pm class I would be able to register and participate in the same day but no one picked up so I went over anyway figuring I had nothing to lose. I walked in and the woman behind the desk told me they upgrade everyone to a 1-Week free pass on their first visit I just had to pay $1 and put a card on file. I was able to participate in the 6pm class which was great, I got an awesome workout done in 30 minutes. I went back up to the desk so they could get my measurements (but their scale was broken...at a gym focused on weight loss) and then the rapid fire of numbers and dates started. This woman was talking so fast, spitting out all kinds of numbers, and discounts and basically started negotiating with me when I am sure she could tell I was shocked by this information. I asked her to email me a recap of what we went over since I was so freakin' confused. She agreed but warned me that the discounts only get applied if you sign up during your first visit but would extended them by one day, just for me. We went back and forth via email several times just to get to the bottom of what I was asking. It shouldn't be that hard to figure out what someone needs to pay to become a member. Since the prices aren't on their website, here you go: Month-month $239.99/mo 6 month agreement $189.99/mo 12 month agreement $169.99/mo 18 month agreement $149.99/mo They also offer a 4-week trial for first time members only for $109.99 which they will give you an additional week for a FIVE STAR YELP REVIEW (which a lot of gyms in the area also do so beware) and a $10 discount if you sign up for the trail on your first day. The people working there are really nice and the other members taking the classes are also very sweet but the whole money thing gave me an uneasy feeling that I just don't want to have to deal with.

I travel a lot with my work, and love coming home to a bootcamp at Bodymorph for that physical and…read moremental push that keeps me inspired throughout my week. I always feel accomplished and ready to take on the world while training at Bodymorph. It is like a sanctuary for some of us on-the-goers who need a little break from the norm. Not to mention personal training at Bodymorph has inspired me to challenge myself in my personal workouts. As a professional dancer, Bodymoprh has helped me to gain the mental toughness I need to survive any performance. xoxo Des

I give the training team at Body Morph..... 2 thumbs up…read more When I walk into the gym Im greeted by NAME!!! (They care about their clients) The work-outs differ from day-to-day, that is AWESOME!!! (No lazy mundane trainers) The vibe is inviting/clean/challenging/FUN!!! (Makes you wanna come back)

What a way to start the day! Pool, wellness center, and track! Staff was friendly and helpful…read more Members were greeting each other. It did not disappoint! Thank you!

Staff is always very friendly, classes are varied and generally good. The building is old but they…read morerecently redid the lobby and some of the classes. The locker rooms definitely need a Reno but for the monthly family fee, definitely worth it.

There are many other gyms in the area which have a far more friendly staff, business models…read moredesigned to support customers in their busy and unpredictable lives, more dynamic and less repetitive workouts in spaces larger than a bedroom closet - yes you feel like one of too many Tetris blocks crammed into the space when a class is full! Fuse45 is criminal in their business scheme - taking advantage of clients in the interest of earning an extra dollar. As an unlimited member you are charged $10 for a missed class on top of the $140 you have already paid for a month's worth of sessions. There was actually a morning where I was made to feel "lucky" for not having been charged the $10 for electing not to drive during a snow storm which caused local schools and businesses to close. Furthermore, you WILL be charged TEN days before the month begins with no means of skipping, pausing, or being respected as a person with conflicts on occasion - regardless of whether or not you sign a contract, so I strongly discourage you to provide credit card information as they seemingly do what they choose with it. I authorized a trial month at Fuse45, and when charged for the following month immediately contacted them and merely requested to put the month on hold as I was traveling and could not use the service. When the response was "no, we can't do that, it's against our policy" I immediately contacted my credit card company as 1) I did not authorize the charge and 2) could not be able to make the $140 worth it. At this point I have asked that all subsequent months be canceled as I will not support a business that does not support its clients and their individual needs. It is manipulative and in poor taste to charge customers for services when they have 1) communicated they do not want said service and 2) do not utilize the service.

I love this place! Killer workouts, monthly challenges, and bomb ass instructors make this studio…read moremy favorite work out spot. What I love the most is it's never the same workout twice. A new day brings a new set of workouts and class format. Different instructors also help to spice things up! Jerilyn, Joe, Alison - I'm looking at you guys! All of the instructors are knowledgeable, motivating, and really push you to do more. I love the formats of the classes. Each set is 45 seconds which is great for me because I get bored easily. It's helped me to realize that I can do anything for 45 seconds, no matter how hard it is. Since I have been attending classes regularly, I've been feeling much stronger, had more energy, and even decreased pain with a longtime shoulder injury. Not to mention, dropping 10 lbs (along with dietary changes). Even though the workouts are exhausting and take everything out of me, Fuse45 really has become my happy place. If you have been thinking about it, give it a try. Your future self will thank you :)

Citizen is the best yoga studio around. Kacee Must is an amazing teacher and a great person too!read more

Love coming to Citizen Yoga whenever I visit Michigan. Melissa in particular is VERY personable and…read moreknowledgeable about yoga poses. She makes it a point to introduce herself to any new students. She always asks the class if there's anything we would like to focus on for that day, to which she immediately responds to using improv to cater to your needs. Her hands on adjustments are subtle yet engaging and allows you to deepen your practice significantly. She is a tremendous asset to Citizen Yoga. The other instructors and receptionists are also very kind and personable, they never meet a stranger.