The Fitness Loft Columbus

The Fitness Loft Columbus

★★★★★ 4.7 (48)

Theresa G. "I've been to fitness loft several times as a classpasser. I really love it and if I didn't pay for classpass I would consider joining monthly! Maybe one day...I've been to plenty of gyms in my day and this one does it right:-the class I go to is motivating and welcoming - spacious, plenty of equipment in good shape - clean!!!! Wipes and hand sanitizer on hand!- key code lockers- a true holistic approach with healthy eating recipes posted and events planned- they recycle and have bins. Love this!- it doesn't smell (ha!) and it's sunny inside :-)- parking is free - alchemy, the juice and healthy eating cafe, is the bomb.com (see precious post)"

Arena District Athletic Club

Arena District Athletic Club

★★★★★ 4.8 (20)

Anna H. "I work at Nationwide downtown and we have a wellness center that employees may use free of charge. For one week last year, our locker rooms were closed for renovation (i.e. new carpet), so we were offered a week's free pass at Arena District Athletic Club or another gym downtown (don't remember the name). I chose to use the pass here. I walked down every day to use their facilities. I loved it. The locker rooms are spa-like, the cardio machines have attached tv's (I know other gyms have this too but we have to share the tv's on the wall at our work gym). They offer free use of headsets, towels, water, and even free coffee (great for my walk back to work). I wish I could go here every day, but cannot justify the cost since I pay nothing to work out at work gym. There wasn't even pressure to buy a membership. The staff was always friendly, and it wasn't crowded (10-10:45 am).I highly recommend."

The Spot Athletics

The Spot Athletics

★★★★★ 4.9 (19)

Tim C. "The Spot Athletics is in no way your regular gym. If you are looking for a bunch of treadmills and stationary bikes you are not looking at the right place. If you are looking for athletic training and serious about getting into shape then this is the place for you. I'll be 100% honest you will be pushed and you will ache and be sore but the result are worth it. The staff is amazing they truly know what they are doing they will guide you the whole way through on how to properly lift and use the equipment. They stress form not only for results but for safety. Age and current fitness is no excuse I started here at 44 years old and almost 300 lbs and I see clients who are in their 60's and some as young as 8 maybe 9 years old. I have not only witnesses my own transformation but that of many others. If you choose to come to The Spot Athletics you won't regret it however you might be a little sore but hey like they say no pain no gain."

Go Fitness Center

Go Fitness Center

★★★★☆ 3.6 (26)

Emma L. "I hate the gym.It isn't their fault. I just hate working out and being at gyms in general. But, since finding Go Fitness I can at least say that I DO now go to a gym. Memberships run around $40 a month (they have a few options). With a basic membership you get access to tier 1 & 2 classes for free -- think yoga, conditioning aerobics, things like that. You can pay for passes to the tougher classes like spinning. Plus, with each membership you get a free 30 minute session once a month with a trainer to do whatever you'd like. You can have a workout, figure out a nutritional plan with them, get a body measurement & analysis, learn how to properly use foam rollers for stretching, etc. They also offer specials, education sessions and fun activities throughout the month so you can always switch things up and keep it interesting. I started out with a basic membership and still had a tough time motivating myself to go even though the small, casual atmosphere is much less intimidating than one of those big-box gyms. So, I bit the bullet and opted for a Personal Trainer. This definitely multiplies my monthly cost, but it has been well worth it. My trainer is able to keep me accountable and it's perfect for me because I can just mentally black out while I'm there and do whatever he tells me to do. The gym itself is relatively small, with a cardio room (15 machines maybe?), weight/strength training room and a back room that is used for classes but can also be used during off times. But, even on busier days, every time I've been there I've been able to use exactly what I wanted. They even have a little smoothie station at the front desk (I have yet to try).Nothing is shiny or new anymore and admittedly it could use a bit of a deep clean. But, for the first time in my adult life I have found a gym (and a trainer) that keeps me coming back. And that is quite a feat. P.S. If you're interested in joining, go visit before purchasing the Yelp deal. When I joined, their sign-up benefits were better than the Yelp offer and I wasn't able to use both. Luckily Yelp refunded me!"

Gahanna YMCA

Gahanna YMCA

★★★☆☆ 3.2 (30)

Mark K. "My family went to the Y all the time when I was a kid (not this one.) Sweetie has been a member here for awhile, and she and her mom often go to exercise classes here. I had avoided it, having previously gone to the rec center at my work which is super cheap. But Baby K needed a place to swim, and this works out well.We went as guests of Sweetie, cheaper for what we're doing than getting a family membership. And we will eventually sign up for swim classes, still cheaper to do than joining, and cheaper than swim schools elsewhere. We went on a weekday afternoon; I'm sure it's busy on the weekends but it was just fine for us- some other swimmers, people working out, etc., but no crowds.The pool is great, with marked lanes, a large wading area and steps, diving boards, a slide, etc. Also a hot tub and a therapy pool. We bounced and splashed, etc. I swam a little on my own. The locker rooms are great, with many showers, swimsuit dryer, etc. And we also used the family changing rooms just outside.Everything is clean and seems new, though I know this has been here awhile. Staff were super friendly and helpful. There are exercise areas, basketball courts, there's a place for daycare, etc., etc. I was very impressed. It's big but not huge. Parking is ample. Prices are reasonable compared to exercise clubs.50 years after my first experiences with them, the Y is still a community asset."

Capital Club

Capital Club

★★☆☆☆ 2.3 (9) • $$

Tiffany Y. "My boss took another co-worker and me to lunch here the other day. If The Stanely Hotel from The Shining was envisioned as a restaurant - this would be the place. Tall ceilings, proper silverware, really old waitresses. The dining area was filled with old fat business men wearing glasses and reading newspapers. Real Republican, out-dated vibe. The food was okay. I ordered the fish sandwich and it tasted just like a fish sandwich - nothing special. I don't think I'll ever come back, it's just an "old money" kind of place. Not my definition of a classy or romantic place either."