This is actually is a nice facility. I've been a member for over 3 years…read more The fly in the ointment is the members. Nobody every talks to anybody else. If you try to strike up a conversation with another member they get irritated and sometimes nasty. I've worked out at other gyms in the past and never had this problem.

Went for day pass and told they don't do day passes. From out of town and wanted to work out and…read morewas turned away...would have paid whatever it costs...seems weird to turn away business

Love this gym and classes. Staff is friendly. The only downfall is a lot of the times it's hard to…read morefind parking during peak hours, so I would advise to get there ahead of time if you have a class.

My family and I have been Y members for nearly 3 years until just a couple of weeks ago when we…read moremoved away. I unequivocally and 100% recommend the Y for a family. Staff are all generally all helpful. Front door staff try to be quick. The service desk can be quick, but lines do occur since there is generally only one or two people working it. The KidZone staff are the true gems of the Y. My daughter loved all the caring folks who watched her daily for a couple of hours while we worked out. I cannot tell you how great they are. I never used the training staff, but they were helpful when needed. The one staff member that completely sucks is the skinnier old guy with the grey beard. That guy has the ick and tried to shoo me away from equipment when I was working out on it just because he wanted it. I politely let him know the equipment would be available when I finished. The Y activities for our daughter were really great. During our time at the Y we participated in an Easter Event, Daddy Daughter Dance, Wellness Days, Christmas events, and more. This really helped us feel part of the community and I made some great adult friends. The programming staff are stars at their job. The indoor pool is amazing. My daughter went from zero swimming skills to being completely able to swim alone at 3.5 years of age. The program pool is heated and made teaching our daughter how to swim a great experience. Parking can be difficult at the Y if you come in the afternoon. Saturday mornings were also another time you would want to avoid the parking situation. It would be great if they paved the other lot and added lines. It was the Wild West down there. Additionally, folks will dent your car and not care or leave a note. Parking here with a nice car is a big issue especially if you want to avoid dozens of small dents and chips. The actual weight lifting area is perfectly fine. If you are someone that likes classic weight lifting gyms, this really isn't the place to join. You can get a great workout in, but I found folks lacked gym etiquette knowledge. Same for the running track upstairs where there are running directions for each day. The amount of folks that cannot read directions is a bit appalling. Additional areas that are great are the full sized basketball court with 6 hoops and the playground outside. I found time to play basketball every week. The one downside is no basketball league for adults and unequal time given to basketball compared to other sports. I would have loved a volleyball drop in too. Considering how popular volleyball is in the area, it would have made sense to add. Overall, the Y is amazing. There are many great staff members and many great members that made coming here a wonderful experience.

Excellent boutique gym. The trainers they have in there are top notch.read more

Whether you are just starting a fitness program or want to improve your overall fitness or train…read morefor a specific sport, Definition is a great place to help meet your goals. The friendly professional staff will work with you to help you get in shape or achieve goals whether it be losing weight, gaining strength, running a faster 5k or helping with recovery after an injury. I highly recommend that you stop in and get started on a program that will help your overall health and fitness goals!

My favorite CycleBar location in Jax! Amazing, supportive community here. Wonderful people and…read moreinstructors. Each instructor brings their own energy, music, teaching style and it is such a joy to be apart of it. The workout is what you make it and they fully support you along the way. My favorite classes are express empower, I love pushing the heavy resistance in just 30 minutes. Great classes for my schedule and it fits in so seamlessly with my lifestyle. They have fun themed classes and play amazing music! The facility is located perfectly in Riverside. They keep the facility nice and clean as well. Parking lot is available behind the building and it's very easy to find. Definitely check out this studio!

Did the intro claw and loved it and the people are so nice!! Signed up for the 17 classes to see…read morehow it goes. The otnly down side was the parking in riverside but now that I know. Lots of energy and great music and super cute!!

OTF San Marco has really challenged me and stepped up my fitness level. I'm the fittest and most…read moremotivated I have ever been. The coaches make every class fun and engaging and push me to be my best self.

This gym is awesome. If you are looking for a place to start your fitness journey start here. You…read morewill not want to leave. All the trainers are friendly, motivated and want the best for you and your journey. Try it out and stay awhile.

BEST GYM IN JAX! I have been a member for five years and can't say enough about how wonderful this…read moreplace is. The coaches are always so helpful and knowledgeable. I have met goals throughout my time there and it continues to be the best way to start my day. Highly recommend!!

When I came to First Coast, I had been doing CrossFit for almost 3 years and been a member of three…read moreother boxes (CrossFit gyms). Four years on, my daily workouts out at First Coast would be the daily highlight of my workweek routine. I recently moved abroad so I am no longer a member, and unfortunately for me, I think it will be hard to find a gym that I will hold in such high esteem again. You do not need to know how to do any CrossFit movement to get started here, just a curiosity and willingness to give it a try. The coaches and people here will welcome you in. I'm grateful for how my fitness progressed at First Coast, but also, possibly more so, how I felt like I was part of a community of like-minded and caring people in Jacksonville.

The parking was within a block and I was able to find a two hour meter. Taylor at the guest…read moreservices desk was so very sweet. She was helpful with items like the filtered water, locker key and connecting to the WIFI. I was free to use almost any machine because as few as five people were at the gym. After going to many crowded gym this was ideal. I was able to get lunch at the Urban Grind coffee shop on the way out of the building.

This YMCA on Laura Street is located in the basement of the Bank of America building,…read moreaffectionately referred to as the "dungeon". Convenient for people who work downtown and want to take in a quick class for lunch break, or just workout before or after work. Parking is easy enough on the street if you go before 8 a.m. or after 6 p.m. but during business hours parking will be challenge. This Y has limited hours too, being open Monday through Friday only. The equipment is also limited but they have a little of everything you would want to use. For me personally I would prefer more cardio machines with personal televisions. The treadmills have them, but on the direct tv system they are difficult to navigate channels. The pros here is that it never gets too crowded, they give you a key for a locker and have free towel service. The locker rooms have been upgraded also, so they are pretty nice. The cons are getting to and from this Y means waiting for an extremely slow elevator and the strong musty smell that makes it feel like it is hard to breath down there. Overall it is okay if you are supplementing your visits to other Ys but I would not replace my gym with only this branch.

Decided to give Timed Exercise Avondale a try to switch up the standard gym/cardio routine and for…read morebetter motivation to work out harder and to better negate some of unwanted side effects of delicious, tasty, lovely craft beer. They'll let you try a workout for free, and if you like it, you can do a 30 day unlimited workouts for $30.00 trial session. I've been twice now, and have already cancelled my Y membership. The workouts are challenging and push you hard, but (a) are not impossible, and (b) you're finished in 30 minutes, so if you just keep pushing time goes by fast. The variety of the workouts are key. Great location right off Park Street bear Il Desco and they interior is big, airy, and the equipment is new and clean. Plenty of times during the day from morning to lunch to after work. They have showers too so you don't go back to work smelling like a Wookiee if you hit a lunch workout.

From the owner: Our HIIT style workouts are a very efficient way to get your workout in for the day. Our workouts…read moreare 30 minutes. They are always a full body workout. Every workout includes strength training, endurance training, flexibility, stability training and cardio. No matter your fitness level, we're in business to help you live a healthy lifestyle, feel better about yourself, and get into the best shape of your life. If you're ready to join a community of people who want to motivate each other to improve, contact us today to sign up for a free session.

I love this place! I incorporated Pilates into my workout routine this year and it's kicked up my…read morefitness journey to another level! I don't like that I'm unable to carry over a class or two to the next month especially given my travel schedule... especially because I often am on a waiting list for classes and can't get in I'm thinking they have too many members and not enough class offerings perhaps? I don't quite know a solve but I really wish I could attend weekly but my travel won't allow me to...

I visited the downtown location. The people here are very engaged and upbeat. The instructors are…read morevery knowledgeable and helpful.