Dr V has fundamentally changed my relationship with exercise and fitness. I'm in my 40s and new to…read moreweight training. The idea of learning at this point in my life was intimidating, but V's medical background and candid, friendly demeanor quickly set me at ease. I've been working out with him 3 days a week for about 7 months and my overall fitness and confidence have consistently increased. I'm stronger now than I've ever been. Don't overthink it. The sooner you start your journey, the sooner you'll see results.

V is great! Could not ask for a better personal training set up. The gym is private, central, and…read moreon one of the nicest streets in midtown. V is extra knowledgeable about the human body (he has an MD), full of energy, and enthusiasm for your personal growth. I highly recommend him!

I dropped in to EQ for a CrossFit class when visiting ATL. The facility is small, but still has…read moregreat equipment and is well laid out. The members were friendly and there was a wide range of skills and abilities. The coaching was fantastic and I took a few tricks with me from the warm up to use back home at my box. Really great experience and I will return next time in Atlanta on business.

From the facilities to the coaches to the community, EQAC is by far the best fitness experience I…read morehave ever had. I've always been active, but I've never looked forward to my time at the gym like I do now working out here. There are folks of all ages, fitness backgrounds, and abilities and everyone is made to feel part of the community - it's very encouraging. On top of this, you're bound to be constantly learning things about your health and wellness and form/movements from the coaches here, who are incredibly dedicated to their craft and the best in the business. I would recommend this place to anyone looking for the bar none best place to get and stay fit in midtown Atlanta.

Amazing workout! This place completely amazed me. I wish it was in San Francisco!…read more It focuses on full body workout so the different stations focus on different parts of the body (legs, arms, core, chest, back, etc.) with combination of cardio and strength training. This helps a lot so I don't have to have leg day, arm day, etc. - one workout which focused on all exercises. The instructor is also really nice and he explains the workout in the start of the class. It is a small fitness center so you get individual attention especially if you are not doing it right. If I was in Atlanta, I would definitely have made this my regular gym.

I. Love. Shawn. I joined a few months ago and am doing personal training (with a specific goal) and…read moreclasses. The classes are always different and fun and honestly as hard as you make them. My personal training sessions with Shawn fly by and I always wish they last longer. Just like the classes they are always different and fun, but geared towards the goals we discussed. It's been almost two months and I can tell I'm making progress. Working out never feels like a chore and I genuinely enjoy it. As a side note, COVID protocols are taken very seriously which I did factor into my decision to join (also wanting to support a small business in my community). I can't say enough good things about both coaches.

Great coaches and challenging classes that are focused on safety and form…read more Love taking Coach Kevin, Korey, and John John

Awesome community! Great coaching, they make sure you have…read morethe correct form and good music.

The city had re-open & was fully functioning, yet H.E.A.T. was still enforcing a certain amount of…read moreclients/members & social distancing. More so, there was Hand Sanitizers stationed everywhere with different pockets for equipment cleaning. The Juice Station was closed as with the showers, yet both the Women's & Men's restroom is open. You can work out on your own or with a Trainer, as various Trainers are present. The environment is "take your workout seriously, no playing around" with a good flow of music & insightful direction from Trainers if they notice your posture/form is not correct. Dexter trains my Son & Daughter whenever she's back in town & he gets nothing but compliments. Even with both of them sore in a good way. I finally decided to train with Dexter, who designed my workout per my back issue & modifications needs. Yet, he did not let me slack by no means. He also gave me a workout plan to do on my own with utilizing my bodyweight & resistance bands in which I've been able to keep up for the most part...no pain, no gain. The gym is diverse in all aspects, with different prices, packages &, etc.

Such an amazing gym to workout at! Everyone is super friendly and the environment is amazing! The…read moreVibe is super cool, laid back and dope!!

I never heard of this gym before, but I'm so happy that I found it! I came across it when looking…read morefor open gym time through Class Pass. It's a little on the smaller side compared to big commercial gyms, but it has all of the necessary machines needed for a well-rounded workout. The machines all seemed to be in tip top shape save for one of the stair masters, which was out of commission (although this is of course typical at any gym so definitely no fault there!). The gym overall seemed really clean, especially the locker room/bathroom! I truly was blown away by how nice it looked and the number of items they provide to those that plan to shower and freshen up! I honestly hesitated writing this review since I love this place so much, and there's not a ton of members from the looks of it, but I was too blown away to not share! Also, they validate parking--the validated parking ticket can be found at the front desk.

Let me tell y'all, TIL THIS DAY, I weep that I no longer have a membership at this gym. My previous…read morejob payed for it and it was HEAVENLY. Like I have yet to come across a gym that stood up to the caliber of this place. Maybe it is because of the location and the amount of traffic it gets but this gym was close perfection to me. If I had to describe this gym, I would say it's a medium sized gym located in the Bank of America building. They basically have every since piece of workout equipment you need except the one that works out ya butt. The staff is super personable and kind, they hand you fresh towels, and have locker rooms which contain both a sauna and steam room. They also have showers. The design and feel of the place is also very modern. When I used to go, they always had contests and raffles in which you could win cool prizes like a free month membership and such. They also have someone come out to do super accurate body fat measurements every now and then. The gym was never overly crowded and it was always very clean. They also contain a dance/spin room in which you could do calisthenics and things. There are constant cleaning wipes placed over the place to clean your machines and the overall energy of the place is calm and accepting. I didn't even go there for long and the staff learned my name. The only downside I would say is the location, which is in the cut, but because it's inside a building, there's also no parking and in midtown, parking is super scarce as is. This gym taught me a lot and honestly provided an area in which I was comfortable of tackling my weight and experimenting on different exercises without feeling judged or stared at. It's weird to say but this gym lowkey has a place in my heart. I've been to other gyms no other has the feel of this one. I'm not sure if I would call this place pricey only because I'm not sure what the average gym membership price is but it is definitely worth it. You can workout at any gym but the ambience, equipment, and cleanliness of a gym is what honestly makes it. RPM excels in all those areas and even its members are generally respectful and nice. And oddly enough, til this day I don't know what the acronym RPM stands for lol. If you need a gym in which you can really dedicate yourself, big or obese without feeling too pressured or embarrassed by the public eye, this is definitely the place for you. Normal, kind, people with varying intensities on how they workout without the judgement. Check it out.

I recently completed a 6-month, 2X a week session (July '21- Jan '22) with Kariim. When I started…read morein July, I told him that I didn't have a lot of weight to lose, but I wanted to feel comfortable in a bathing suit for my 50th birthday in October. My first weigh-in I was at 196.1 and at 5'9", I told him I'd be happy if I could be at 180 lbs. on my birthday. He said calmly, "I think we can get down to 175 lbs." And I remember not giving that statement that much energy because I just wanted to be 180 lbs. But along the way, with his encouragement, advice, guidance, and tough and targeted workouts, I WANTED to get to 175 lbs. and on the day before my birthday, I weighed in at 174.4 lbs. On my last day at the gym, I weighed in at 174.8 lbs. and yesterday I weighed in at home at 173 lbs. Altogether, I lost a total of 21.3 lbs., 3.5% of body fat, and 35.5 total inches all over my body. I have actually gotten down to 172.6 lbs., but I still haven't mastered the eating plan that Kariim encourages, which is why my body fat percentage did not drop as much as I wanted. Kariim is not the type of trainer who yells at you like a drill sergeant, yet his quiet, stern presence makes you want to give it your all (at least that's how I felt). He's personable and shared a wealth of knowledge about the difference between being "fit" and being "healthy". He not only helped transformed my body, more importantly, he helped transform my mind and how I feel about fitness & exercise. I'm determined to make it a part of my life now, like brushing my teeth. I actually work out when I *don't* want to, which is proof for me, that I'm determined to make exercise a regular part of my life and hold myself accountable. Now that I'm happy with the number on the scale, my main focus is fitness and building muscle. I still have a long way to go, but I realize that slow and steady wins the race. I bought some resistance bands to assist with this part of my journey and because of my sessions with Kariim, I'm no longer intimidated by gym machines (as I was before), so if I wanted to go back to a commercial gym again, I could with confidence this time. Someone asked me on New Year's Eve what was the best thing I did for myself in 2021. And besides graduating with my master's degree in May, I would absolutely have to say that working out with Kariim was the best thing I did for myself. He absolutely gave me what I needed, and I'll be forever grateful. (You know that little indention/definition at the top of your arm, near your shoulder? I always wanted that, lol! And sometimes when I pass myself in the mirror, I can finally see it coming in! )

When you've been unemployed and quarantined for 12 months straight weight just sneaks up on you…read more This waistline didn't stand a chance in 2020. I signed up with Kariim a few weeks and I can already feel myself getting stronger. Kariim offers training sessions from 1 to 5 days a week at several different times. Right now I only train two days a week at the facility but Kariim has given me a high-intensity interval training plan to do on my off days along with meal ideas. Kariim is knowledgeable and knows what exercises you need to do to reach your desired goals. He'll push your limits but you'll thank him for it in the end. While I'm still early in my process I'm excited about what's to come.

Yes, yes, yes, yes! Blast is an awesome fitness studio! So glad I stumbled upon this studio,…read morebecause your girl is in need of some great motivation to lose weight. I purchased the first timer promo, $36 for 3 classes, and went to my first class on Tuesday after work, and let's just say Josè is an awesome instructor! Being that it was my first time at a Blast studio, Josè showed me around, and gave me a brief rundown on how the class will be ran, so I knew what to expect. He made me feel welcomed and answered any questions I had. He also let me know the studio validates parking, in the parking deck, so I don't need to worry about paying for parking! The gym is really clean and nicely put together. There are also free lockers so you can stow your goodies away, while you burn fat! Now on to the workout. So I've never worked out for a straight 60 minutes (hence why I'm out of shape hehe), but Josè was so fun and energetic, time flew by and I didn't even realize I went the entire class without stopping! We did so many fun workouts on the treadmill and the floor. I have an semi-athletic background, so many of the exercises we did, weren't too intimidating but they were definitely challenging! I worked up a pretty nice sweat, and a few times I wanted to yell at Josè for making us work soo hard, lol but I am so glad he kept pushing us, because I know I needed it. I'll be going back to more classes at Blast, especially when Josè is there! Excellent gym and staff, and I will be back. Side note: if you're looking for a COVID-19 friendly space to work out, this studio isn't for you. No one wore masks during the exercise, and the studio where classes are held is really small, so no social distancing. Ventilation was really good though, so it didn't feel like I was breathing old air. To public: if you are coming to workout in a public place, please make sure your hygiene is up to par. Wear deodorant at the minimum, because it's just rude to others to have to smell your funk while working out. Just saying.

I'm a fan! I decided to come try BLAST with my trial with ClassPass and really enjoyed the high…read moreintensity workout. The studio is located in midtown next to Kale Me Crazy and parking is validated if you park in the garage. The staff is helpful for new students and showed us the studio space as well as explained expectations for the class (what they will call out, what it means, what the assistant does during class, etc). I liked the fast pace workout and the energy of the instructor. At the end of the class I felt like I had a great workout that worked all parts of my body (arms, legs, abs). I love that the attentiveness of the staff in helping students refill water during class. They also keep the shower and bathroom clean and stocked with gym essentials (shampoo, hair dryer, lotion, bag for wet cloths). The only downside is that the space is quite small so that at the beginning and end of class it can be a little crowded in the hallways.

I learned a long time ago that the only way I'm going to consistently exercise is if I pay someone…read moreto babysit me. But personal training is also expensive, and I didn't want to spend a lot of money finding someone that I could work with and who could work with me. I got lucky and found Jen Raby through Groupon (as of this writing the discount is still active). Jen has a great looking website which is also informative. At first glance, I thought, "She's going to be a little general," because she's very tiny - a true petite. But she's not - AT ALL. She's very patient with my whining and encourages me to keep me going through the final seconds of a plank or a final few reps of leg work. I'm the opposite of "no pain, no gain" and she's working with that. I meet Jen in a private gym on Piedmont which I also appreciate. That limits the amount of gawkers as well as my opportunities to be distracted. As for the routines, I love the structure of them. I learn the exercise that Jen wants me to do and then I do it 2-3 more times, in a rotation of three exercises. The three exercises work the different parts of my body - upper, core, and lower. While working one part of my body, the other parts get a rest or are lightly engaged. After my first workout, I could barely walk the next day - which shows how out of shape I am. But after workout number 2, I felt fine. My body is already adjusting. As a person, Jen is inspiring. Not because of her weight loss story, but because of the choices she's made regarding her health, her family and her work life. It's inspiring for me to see outside-of-the-norm choices as well as be a part of supporting them. I've only had two workouts with Jen, but I'm going with my gut on this one. She's as good as it gets. Yelp 100 #14

Both my husband and I have been working with Jen for the past year and she is wonderful! She is so…read moreknowledgeable and is attentive to your needs and concerns and creates a workout session that fits with your goals and what level you are at. She is also good at creating exercises that you can do at home without a lot of equipment. She is flexible and scheduling with her has always been quick and easy. She definitely cares a lot about building strength and getting into good habits. Highly recommend!