I've been going to Maximum Performance for about a month now, and I've gotta say it is the BEST,…read moremost knowledgeable staff I've had the opportunity to encounter. My physical therapist, Megan is astounding. Will recommend to anyone and everyone.

Poor customer service and outdated technology. Do not sign up for a membership with this studio…read moreunless you are 100% committed. I have been contacting them for the past month to cancel my membership but I have not gotten as single response and my credit card continues to be charged. I went in to the studio in early April to cancel my membership and the receptionist said she could not help me and told me to call or email. I called with no answer. I emailed on April 30th and got no response. I called again to follow up and had to leave a message. No response. Now today my credit card was charge again for a studio that I have not be able to visit and take classes since Jan.

A friend told me that the first class at this place was free, so I thought, hey, why not? It was…read morekind of confusing to find the door (it's sort of my the to-go line for the restaurant outside btw) but I saw someone walking with a yoga mat and figured following her would be a good plan. It was. You go up a flight of stairs and it's the first door that you come to. Go in and there is a little waiting room area, where you sign up for the class. The woman who led our class (I think her name was Jessa) checked us in, and asked if we had any injuries, etc which I appreciated. I didn't bring a yoga mat so I borrowed one (which had a very nice smell... Which is sort of random, i know, but it was nice). Then we went into the studio, and it was so pretty! There were new hardwood floors, lots of windows, and a cool yoga photo on the front wall. It felt very welcoming. Jessa was a great teacher, very patient and helped me make small corrections. I went to the gentle flow one so it was pretty calm, but was told that there was another class after that was much harder. The one I was in had a wide range of people, which was nice. Jessa made it seem kind of familial, like in the beginning she said it was their 6th birthday on Saturday and they were going to have free classes and do a champagne toast after, and even if you didn't want to come to a class you could still come for the toast. Cool place. I'd definitely recommend trying it out for a class, whether you've never done yoga before or are just looking for a new place. It's free the first time, so either you find that you like it and come back, or you don't, but at least you tried something new. Either way, seems like a win to me :)

This gym is exactly what I have been needing! As a new mom, it is incredibly helpful that I can…read morereserve a time to get a workout in and also bring my baby if I want to. I definitely recommend for anyone with gym anxiety so you aren't worried about anyone watching. I also love that there are multiple membership options so I was able to choose one based on my needs and how often I would be using the space. So happy with my experience at GymPods in Manhattan!!!

Totally love this place and recommend it to anyone who is looking for more than just yoga classes…read more They have different classes and community activities for everyone not matter your level of expertise or your physical complex. This yoga studio is simply beautiful and warm, and so perfect and wonderful for the community. Love it!

Great coaches and old-school vibe to the gym. Would highly recommend taking a free class!read more

As a student there it is an amazing place to connect with people and train with good people who…read morecare about you

This is a quaint yoga studio on the second floor of the building on the southwest corner of 4th and…read morePoyntz. It is one room with entry cubbies, a shelving unit for props and mats, and the studio space. I came here today specifically for Erika's class, which was a challenging but also very mindful class post-work. I am not sure how the studio works with schedules normally, but I wanted to take Erika's so I recommend her if she ever teaches! The studio is peaceful and well-decorated, and there is a lot of natural light from the windows. Park on the street outside of the building.

I found Root to Rise on Facebook after a friend recommended I try a prenatal yoga class. I attend…read morealmost weekly as I am expecting my first child and highly highly recommend it to any other expecting moms. Megan thoughtfully plans out each class and is very knowledgeable about yoga requirements specifically for pregnant women. I'm very much looking forward to trying out other classes!

I have never been to a salt cave before so this was a unique experience for me. I called and…read moretalked to Wendy before coming and asked her some questions to prepare for my experience. This salt spa uses the MindBody app so you can book your session on there. There are quiet sessions, casual sessions (with more light to read magazines and have light chatter), salty lunch (short time on a lunch break), salty kids (a children's session), and yoga on Wednesday nights. The spa is open every day except Tuesdays, so I came in on Sunday to try it out in the afternoon. It is $30 for a 45 minute session. Wendy greeted me and showed me around. In the salt room, there are Himalayan salt rocks on the ground like a beach, beach chairs, blankets, and cool salt decor on the walls. Wendy put on Tibetan music and told me how the fine salt would come out of the sconce in the wall for 45 minutes. I was by myself for this casual session, and mostly rested on a blanket on the salt beach. It was very relaxing. I think it would be fun to come back with Eric R., and he might like the yoga in the salt room too. After my session, I spoke more with Wendy and her husband Scott. She explained the benefits of salt therapy and why they opened the first salt room in the state of Kansas. It is a really cool place to have in our little city. Give it a try and you can be salty too!

The K-State Recreation Center is a beautiful complex on the northwest side of campus. It has…read moreparking reserved at all times for any KSU permit holder except on football game days when those spots are rented out. The Rec Center has its share of weight and cardio machines, free weights, nice locker rooms, and dual entrances. It also has a combatives room, four studios for classes, a private gym for personal training, a rock climbing wall, outdoor equipment rental, a challenge course for leadership development and group bonding, a smoothie cafe, 2 tracks, plenty of courts - pretty much anything one needs to work out. I have been trying out the different classes, getting a feel for the different offerings. Everyone teaching courses is certified in the course area. There are courses focusing on mind & body, cycling, aerobics, cardio, abs - so many options. There are even aquatics-based courses. However, to be a member of the gym for non-students costs one amount, but joining the natatorium has another fee. I have the gym-only membership. Thus far, I have taken all-levels yoga, yogalates, PiYo, and Zumba. The classes are all challenging and intense, and garner a good amount of attendees regardless of the day of the week. There are even classes on weekends. I plan to try as many as I can to vary my work out. To bring a guest only costs $5, so I can have Eric R. join me when he wants to use the gym instead of the local trails. The hours are really good as the center is open most of the day every day.

The inconsiderate nature of the students is overwhelming at times. This campus caters to your…read moretypical 18-21 age range of students for sure. There are non-traditional students that pay the same fees and attend the same classes; however, it would be hard to tell. The campus is all about this "family" that is wildcats. That "family," can leave you feeling left out and uncared for as a student if you were not raised within a 5-100 mile radius of Manhattan, KS. This campus is swimming with students that have yet to nor will they ever experience what the real world is like. There is a lack of culture and diversity in this small, western, Middle-America town. Some of us do not bleed purple, as a result, will be left on the outskirts of what feels like a neighborhood bonfire that you were not invited to. That being said, there is nothing that can be done about inconsiderate youth here. The real tangible things that can be changed, never will. This university uses its finances to build/purchase/change unnecessary things. What was wrong with the student union? Why would you eliminate study space? The Student Union was perfectly fine and there were plenty of places to study, with tables. Now, this "fancy" Student Union is filled with chairs and what feels like four tables. Where can I spread out my notes and books in order to study? Am I supposed to study in my own lap? Inconvenient to say the least. Fix Willard Hall. That building is a mess. The bathrooms are disgusting and in need of renovation. That is where the monetary resources should have been allocated, that and parking. Another real tangible change, that will never happen, more parking lots being built. As a student that drives 30 minutes one way, I have to fight to find parking. I pay well over $100 and still find myself having to pull a parking ticket because the parking lots are either full or the parking garage is full. Not everyone has the luxury of walking from their home to campus. Parking is beyond frustrating. The ratio of parking per permit type is not accurate. This campus should have built another parking garage or another parking lot instead of building another unnecessary sidewalk. BUILD ANOTHER PARKING GARAGE OR PARKING LOT KSU! Last thing, the library. The library is absolute breath taking and is a pure gem on this campus. The library usually has enough space to hold everyone and houses plenty of study space. That being said, the library is a library. Why should any talking at a normal decibel be allowed. A library is not a "chill spot to hang, fam." The library is and should be a place for scholarly activities. The Student Union is the perfect place to talk. Talk at the union not the library. The whole library should consist of quiet zones, not just one floor that fills up in minutes. The only reason that this campus gets two stars is because some of the professors are excellent. Not all. A large majority of the professors, while not usually approachable, have a clear cut passion for the subject matter and teach in a passionate way.