Woodside

A Second Home: Club Woodside Club Woodside in Westwood, Kansas, has become so much more than just a gym for me--it's a second home. From the moment you step inside, it's clear this is a facility unlike any other. The state-of-the-art equipment and beautifully designed spaces make every visit feel like a treat. Whether sweating it out on the cutting-edge cardio machines, enjoying a rejuvenating yoga class, or relaxing in the luxurious spa area, I always feel recharged. The amenities are top-tier. The locker rooms are spacious and impeccably clean, the pools (both indoor and outdoor) are stunning, and the café serves healthy, delicious options perfect for a post-workout treat. But what truly sets Club Woodside apart are the people. I've made lifelong friends here, and the sense of community is unmatched. The staff are friendly, professional, and genuinely care about your experience. The trainers are knowledgeable and supportive, helping you achieve your goals in a way that feels empowering. facility isIf you're looking for a gym that's more than just a place to exercise, Club Woodside is it. It's a sanctuary, a social hub, and a space to thrive. Joining this club has been one of the best decisions I've ever made.

I've been a member of Woodside since 2019 and love almost everything about it. They have excellent facilities (recently did a multi million dollar improvement) that include exercise studios, full service spa, two adult pools and family pool as well as great food and beverage. The service is excellent. The instruction is great. Multiple tennis courts as well. My only complaining is the density. They recently increased the monthly fee by 50% yet continue to sign new members. It gets very crowded on the weekends so get there early if you want a parking space or a pool chair. My recommendation is to place a cap on the number of members to improve the overall membership experience and allow one guest per member for a fee. Would love to give that 5th star in the future.

This place is awesome. The pools, restaurant, steam rooms and saunas are amazing. My favorite is the group fitness classes. They are the best and for the price of of what I pay a month, it is a fraction compared to what I used to pay at the boutique studios like sweatform or revive, and a 100x better workout. They have an indoor turfed space where a few buddies and I do athletic training to. My only dislike is how popular this place is. It can feel crowded during the summer but with the pools, its worth it. Im a business major so capping your number of memberships is stupid and would only financial decline any upgraded offerings so i get it.

Overall, I really like Woodside and most elements of it. It's got nice equipment, separate areas for tennis, spa services, and is essentially two gyms with multiple buildings. I've been going here many years and hope to continue. It's a little bit of a two part review in that I feel like the staff is doing a good job with Covid precautions in most ways. They wear masks, have dedicated cleaners, lots of wipes for equipment, hand sanitizer, drinking fountains shut down, added virus filtration, and spaced out cardio machines.The members are another story. I feel like I might literally be the only person who wears a mask when working out. Sure, the policy states to enter the building wearing one, but everyone takes it off immediately. I'm sorry, but it's not that hard when working out to wear it, it's just not. It defeats the purpose of a mask policy if no one wears it indoors, and being around someone with a compromised immune system, it's giving me pause on continuing to go here during the pandemic. Some suggestions?-Enforce mask wearing in the weight areas. I do understand enforcing it for cardio is a different animal, but the weight areas can deal with it. I do, and it's been fine. -Maybe consider workout appointments similar to the group classes for all Woodside visits? This could help ensure it's not super packed, which at times it is. (Side note, is an area is packed, I leave and just call it to be safe). If not appointments, maybe limiting capacity could be the play.-Enforce the distancing. It's frustrating to be mid set and have someone come up a foot away huffing and puffing on me. I ain't about to go viral in confronting someone but I've certainly been put off by it. Overall though, I like Woodside and their staff. The food is also good, and love the pool (and the fact that they keep it open if it's warm well past Labor Day).

Adding to my review, I finally took advantage of the spa. I had an hour long massage with Thompson-I haven't experienced this indulgence before and will definitely do this again. He pays attention to every detail from lighting, sound and of course, the massage. He gave me great advice for taking care of certain areas that he noticed were tense. Treat yourself!

This place is absolutely awesome. The facilities are great, the equipment is great, the spa is great (and I've had a couple of massages), the hot tub/steam room area is great (I literally stop by after work to just soak in the tub), the classes are great (okay, so yoga not so great. They need a much, MUCH bigger yoga room and the classes are a little hit or miss.), but I could (did) literally float all summer in the adult pool with a frosé in my hand and (did) not have a care in the world. More than a health club, this is a 360-degree experience that keeps on giving.

I joined Woodside in late 2018. I used the gym, bar/food area, lounge, locker rooms, personal training and group fitness services. Throughout 2019 I was in the South Side facility three times a week (between training and Pilates). The facility has always been clean and the staff courteous. It can be a little loud, but it's a gym and that's nothing a good pair of headphones can't fix :). The personal trainers I worked with at Woodside (Lee and Shelby) were fantastic. They worked with me where I was at, but pushed me to challenge myself and ultimately realize how strong I truly am. The variety of equipment there makes it easy to "never repeat" exercises within a given week, something I appreciated and that kept me motivated. The bar/food area always had something delicious and healthy. During 2019 they held tons of fun gatherings (natural wine tasting nights) and I met a lot of great people. I did appreciate that when they closed due to Covid, they allowed us the option of pausing our memberships.I haven't been back to Woodside since the pandemic, as their mask policy was fairly lax. I know that masks can be uncomfortable to workout in, but you can wear an N95 at peak exercise safely and with no health issues (1). When more Kansas/Missouri residents are vaccinated, Covid spread begins to lessen, and/or they mandate masks I do plan to return. (1) JAMA Health Forum. 2021; 2(3):e210283. doi:10.1001/jamahealthforum.2021.0283

My wife and I were members for three years before moving out of the area. I highly recommend this gym. It offers a complete complement of services from dining, exercise equipment and trainers, a steam room, sauna, jacuzzi, and several pools for adults, families, and children, tennis courts, massages, skin care products, etc., etc. The management and staff are fabulous too. I have lived all over the world and think that Woodside Gym is by far the best value I have ever seen in a gym.

This is for anyone looking at spa services - I have been working with Elena for over a year now if not longer. I whole-heartedly recommend her for anyone who wants a classic swedish massage, but especially recommend if you're looking to improve physical health with her visceral massage and body work. I came in with stomach and digestion issues and after working with her after only a few sessions - I saw a reduction in stomach flare ups and overall stomach issues. She's work with your entire body and I cannot recommend her highly enough!!! Her knowledge and skill sets are invaluable - I recommend trying even one session and you'll feel the difference.

DO NOT TRUST WOODSIDE WITH YOUR PAYMENT INFORMATION:Woodside has stolen over $1200 from me because someone on their team did not process my membership cancellation as I instructed.Aside from the ridiculously above market membership cost, there are countless better options for fitness in KC -- try Chiefs Fit or Genesis Health Clubs.