I have been going to CrossFit Decatur for almost four years now and I can unbiasedly say that this…read moregym has some of the best coaching, largest variety of equipment and some of the best community members I've come across! (Full disclosure, I'm married to one of the coaches but as any lady knows, husband/wife relationship is different than a coach/trainee relationship) The workouts are so prescribed and varied - you can really tell they are not just dialed in. Instead, there is a reason for the madness. Every workout is designed with growth and improvement in mind. Additionally, everyday there are 2-3 different options of each workout to allow anyone to participate at any skill level. You don't get this at many other gyms. The coaches are friendly, well trained and truly care about your form and technique. Again, living with one of the coaches - I have had to listen to technique talks during many date nights... these coaches care. And the members are amazing! They are welcome, close knit and friends outside of the 4 gym walls. I travel a lot and have visited many gyms. CFD's coaching staff and members are a personable, a class act and stand out above the rest!

I am giving CrossFit Decatur a 2 star rating because while it was not all bad, I had an overall…read moreunpleasant experience at this gym. I will start by saying that the gym my boyfriend and I came from (Crossfit Providence in RI) set the standards very high, maybe even too high. The community was great, the coaches gave excellent feedback and would NOT let you lift heavier than was safe for you to do so, and they ran the Crossfit Opens in a very fun and community-oriented way. I was a member at Crossfit Decatur for 10 months, and my boyfriend was a member for 8. When I joined, the coaches were friendly, talkative and seemed to be very involved. As time went on, this proved to be not so true. With the exception of 1 (out of 3) coaches, none of them would say hello unless you did first. It was not a friendly environment at all (in terms of the coaches, not the members, who were great), and to be honest, I didn't feel welcome/comfortable there majority of the time. The main coach, in particular, did not even say "hello" or "welcome" to my boyfriend for over TWO WEEKS when he joined two months after I did. This coach rarely gave me feedback, and never gave my boyfriend feedback on any movements. He was extremely sarcastic in the way that he would speak to the gym members, and would set crazy high standards that if you were unable to meet, there was "something wrong" with you. If I had been brand new to CrossFit and this was my first gym, I certainly would not have been motivated to continue with the sport. Something worth noting is this gym's odd emphasis on WOD scores. At the end of each workout, the coach will walk around the gym and it is expected that you kept track of your performance and will report it. The coaches then enter your scores for you. Instead of saying "good job" or "nice work!", all that seemed to matter to the coaches was your time and/or reps. At every other gym both my boyfriend and I have been to, Wodify is used by athletes IF THEY CHOOSE in order to track their own progress, not see where they place on the scoreboard. This can be extremely discouraging to somebody who is new or injured, which I was for 6 months, as you have to modify a good amount of movements. The way the Open was ran was not community-oriented, to say the least. Almost every week, at least one of the coaches was away on vacation (and only one had emailed us in advance to wish us good luck), and oftentimes the owner had his personal training clients in the gym at the same time we were doing the workout, and he would say nothing to anybody else except for his own client. Again, this was very very different from my past experience with the Open. It seemed like it was more of a bother to the coaches than anything else. The main coach also programs a "Fitness" workout, oftentimes completely different then the regular WOD, for those who "don't care about Crossfit and just want a workout". Oftentimes, scaled athletes have to do the movements programmed for the Fitness workout simply because they are not yet able to do the regular WOD movements. To say that this means you "don't care about Crossfit", again, is extremely discouraging and is not a good way to motivate others to get better at the sport. There is no place in the gym for members to hang-out before or after a WOD (again, not very community-oriented). The building rarely runs the AC, which in the Georgia summer, can be dangerous. When the AC is turned on, it seems as though we are expected to act grateful....which is odd considering this is the most expensive CrossFit gym in the area. There are limited classes throughout the day, and no classes on Sundays (just an open gym and no music playing. At times, there will be special classes on various topics (nutrition, self-defense, etc.), but these ALL cost extra $$. There is no option of buying Fuel for Fires, or any other post-workout beverage/snack. There is no place to safely do muscle ups, and the rigs are extremely hard to hold onto. You are not allowed to use tapes on any of the rigs either (and there are threatening posts along them to remind members not to tape them). The runs are all programmed along busy main roads, again, not very safe. When my boyfriend and I gave our notices that we would be leaving for a nearby CrossFit gym, we were not asked why or for any feedback by the owner. In fact, the owner NEVER even had the courtesy to reply to my boyfriend's notice, which is if nothing else, rude. I even went out of my way to email the head coach to ensure my boyfriend's notice was received and they he would not be charged in the future, and the only reply I received was "I do not know anything about charges/dates, but I am aware that you are leaving. Good luck.". No "it was nice having you!" or "sad to see you go!" or "where are you headed?" or ANYTHING. Again, not very welcoming. All in all, I would say that the environment here is not a great one if you are looking for a community-oriented crossfit gym.

Pinnacle is a fitness facility like none other. When I first walked in I was overwhelmed by the…read moreamount successful weight loss testimonials posted all over the wall. After experiencing pinnacle for myself I can see the reason for all of the successful client transformations. Pinnacle fitness is a one stop shop for everything fitness related. They offer personalized training, group fitness classes, and stretch therapy. The trainers at pinnacle are highly educated in the field of exercise science and are able to create a customized training program that is specific to the individual clients needs. This is something that I have not seen anywhere else. Not only do they take a scientific approach to training but they also bring a friendly, motivating and upbeat energy to ensure client motivation

I have been working out with owner David Nash in private sessions since the first of the year. I…read morereally like David a lot - he is a great guy and a very professional & experienced personal trainer. I have learned a lot from him already and know that every Tues and Fri, I am going to have a terrific 45 minute workout (or a little less when I am late!). By terrific, I mean hard as heck - David is very encouraging and also very precise about form and the amount of weight. He pushes when appropriate, which seems like 90% of the time!, and backs off the weight when he sees that I'm not keeping good form. I told David that I wanted to focus on arms, back & shoulders (I had a very good base but had started losing my tone/cut due to partial neglect for a few months). He designs my training session around that - with some core thrown in to make sure I'm maintaining that with my other workouts during the week. Every session has been different and challenging so far. I do get sore after our workouts but not in a painful, can't-raise-my-arms-to-wash-my-hair way. His gym is your basic physical fitness gym with a solid variety of weights and other fitness equipment. He has very very popular bootcamp classes -- once I started working out with him I realized a lot of Avondale Estaters frequent his gym and take great pride in earning their "levels", e.g., Warrior, Elite etc. I earned my warrior, which is level one and actually sort of thrilled me. I want to wear my Tshirt out & about so people know, hey, I made it too. :) David also offers small group training - women sculpting groups and other strength training classes along with bootcamp. I think the best things I can share about David are that he has extensive experience and knowledge of exercise and anatomy, he is encouraging, communicates very clearly and specifically to ensure proper form - and he's just a really good, nice guy.

The staff at Decatur Boxing Club have been exceptional. Their team of dedicated professionals is…read morecommitted to educating individuals of all experience levels about the art and discipline of boxing. The culture and environment that Coach Biggs has cultivated is truly inspiring. The level of commitment, focus, and passion the coaches and staff bring to their craft is outstanding. From day one, Coach Biggs and the entire team have consistently demonstrated the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and mentorship. My family and I are grateful to be part of such an incredible organization, and we look forward to continuing our relationship with the gym for many years to come. Words cannot fully express our appreciation for this historic institution and the positive impact it continues to have on the Atlanta community.

UNPROFESSIONAL. If they run their boxing program like they run their amateur program, PLEASE RUN…read more NO-SHOW TO EVENTS they put their amateur fighters in without letting the coaches know. Just DO NOT SHOW UP.

Karen has been a joy to work with and very sensitive to my situation, as it can be intimidating to…read morestart a fitness routine when you are very overweight. I have been visiting Karen for personal training for over a year now and I never miss my sessions with her! She is my "reset" button every week to check in and make sure I'm on track for my fitness goals. Combined with a diet I selected and additional exercises throughout the week, Karen helped me lose 45lbs last year. I started at 308lbs. I still have a ways to go, but I'm looking forward to see what I can do in year 2. It really helps to have a person there every week who is cheering you on (especially when you've had an off week!), and someone to provide new ideas when you need the boost. How many times in my life have I taken a "break" from going to the gym only to find a week turns into several months? Having my weekly appointment has saved me from falling back into sedentary mode. If she has a spot open for you, grab it before it gets away!

For most of my life, I was a person who hated working out. I would exercise in waves of a few…read moremonths at a time and then stop. Going to Karen's classes was part of those waves, but it wasn't until I was in my forties and had two kids that I decided I needed to make exercise a regular part of my life. I was looking for strength and stamina and started out with small-group training with Karen. I've been doing the same group training for two years now. Karen is amazing at what she does. Not only does she create challenging, varied, and--yes!--FUN workouts, but she gets to know each person in her class so well that she knows when to motivate you, when to give you modifications, and when to push you. She is always researching and trying new exercises and teaching you how they benefit you. Perhaps most of all, I love the camaraderie, support, and genuine care I feel in her classes. We work hard together, encourage each other, and laugh a lot. I can't imagine working out anywhere else, and I hope I never have to! If you're looking for a trainer who will support you, motivate you, and care about your health, and for classes with awesome people, I highly recommend Karen Schrier Fitness!

Resolution gone wrong???!…read more Overall not a bad spot. All the amenities you need. I just witnessed this young person take on too much in the training space. And to make it worse he had a full on vomit session and the trainers just handed him a can. I have never seen that before. And I know public health in Georgia and the region is a little different than other parts of the county but moments later- a trainer calls a manager to handle. TOP NOTCH... Proud member.

Came in for a one-time visit ($20 for a day pass) and had a great workout. Bonus was the sauna…read morewhich is always the best way to end a workout.

I am enjoying my personal training sessions with Mimi. She is great at motivating me to do full…read morebody workouts, when in fact, all I really wanna do is cardio. I appreciate the extra support in toning my body and regaining the muscle that has deflated over the decades. I love the body positivity messages throughout the gym. I also love the free parking for two hours In the connected parking deck. There is a 30 day special for $30, so you can give the gym a try! Come support a local, woman-owned business.

Clarity Fitness is a woman owned gym, open to all that emphasizes the importance of body…read morepositivity. This fitness facility is the nicest I have ever been to that is extremely clean and equipment in order. Staff is extremely friendly as well as knowledgeable. Once becoming a member you'll receive a secure passcode to enter the gym, validated parking during your work out, and depending on your membership you can enroll in classes. If you want to feel apart of a supportive fitness community you should sign up with Clarity Fitness! Check out my video on my Instagram and Tik Tok Page : @EileenGisellee

I enjoy working with Christianna. She's knowledgeable and amazing! I learned about my IT band and a…read morefew other things. She's also gentle on my injury. Check her out!

I have seen Yasmeen twice and she always asks me what areas need attending to, and does an amazing…read morejob moving my body so that it reduces my pain and helps me feel better. She is good at listening and her use of the massage gun on my left hip and back and gluts did wonders today! I am really pleased with the results in just two visits and I look forward to my future sessions. I signed up for two 50 min sessions a month for three months and after that it becomes a monthly contract. I booked my sessions about two weeks ago as I know I will make time for me when I put myself on my schedule. They are open on weekends and I like to go after a long run or race to help with recovery. I even received homework of videos to watch and stretch with, so I put that on my daily calendar to make it a good habit. After all, a Tae Kwon Do instructor told me many moons ago that "Aging is the gradual loss of flexibility" so Stretch lab is helping me to stay young!

Mello is the best personal trainer that I've ever had. I told him during the consultation that I…read moreneeded someone who would take my age (50s) and health issues into consideration, but would be tough with me and push me hard. I want to lose 50 pounds, create a healthy lifestyle and get off the hypertension meds. Man, he's tough! I call him Idi Amin, but I wouldn't have it any other way. My clothes are loose, I've lost weight and my doctor has taken me completely off one medication and lowered the dosage of another. I couldn't have done it without Mello!

He is an awesome trainer. He will push you beyond your limits and believes in your transformation…read moreas much as you do. When you work with him be ready to work hard & get results!